The rooftop of Luthercorp Plaza. Lionel Luthor was speaking.

"I would like to thank you all for coming to this charity fundraiser. I appreciate each and one of you for finding time in your busy schedule to be a part of something, um, that could change many lives. Thank you all. In closing I'd like to--" Lionel paused, seeing his son walk over and push him aside.

"I'll take it from here, old man." Alexander said, looking over the audience. "Looking at all of you, I can tell that I'm going to be richer and better than all you. And I can easily tell that my girlfriend is better looking than all the wives you have, and of course the women you all have affairs with. Now, I'd like to send it over to Clark Kent, my best friend. Cheers!"

Clark Kent walked on the stage briskly, winking at a few of the women in the audience. Lana hadn't shown up yet. "Hey! I'd like to start out by saying that your all spoiled rich a-holes! And I know most of you are thinking, "Who is this handsome badass guy who is talking to all of you?". Well, the names Kal. And I have an announcement to make." Pausing, Clark tried to finish his statement, while the crowd went dead silent. "Um, my annoucement is one about me. This may explode all your brains but stay with me."

"Clark, tell them your secret. So I can--we can rule." Alexander spilled quietly.

"The only announcement I have is that Lex Luthor told me to announce he's donating a million dollars to the charity fundraiser." Clark announced before suddenly appearing by Alexander.

"Deal's off. And if you mention one word about my secret, well, there'll be no Clark Kent saving the day this time." Within a moment, Clark was gone. Alexander's hand turned into a fist and he punched the wall.

--

"Ms. Sullivan." Clark said, appearing right next to Chloe.

"Hey farmboy! How are things going?" Chloe asked, seeing the red meteor rock ring.

"Fantastic. How's the whole Daily Planet thing going?" Pausing, Clark raised his eyebrows. You never did tell me how you pulled that off. It's not like a high shool junior can really get such a good job."

"Just got lucky I guess."

"It's funny, Chloe, I mean, I know your lieing. But I lie all the time. The biggest story of all time that could give you fame and fortune is right under your nose and yet, you still haven't figured it out. The great Chloe Sullivan. It's actually really funny." Clark said with a laugh.

"What's gotten into you?"

"Oh you mean that whole rich a-hole thing? I meant that. Things are going to change around here. I'm done bottling things up. I could tell you my secret but then again you haven't told me yours. And I'm guessing it isn't on the up and up. You always were unreliable. Untrustworthy. Always looking for the scoop. I thought you had changed but you really haven't. Still trying to make it to the top, whatever neccessary. How did you get on the Daily Planet?" Clark pried.

"Clark--"

"Guess some things never change. You and I are just the same. We do whatever we want. I would never work at a boring place like that anyway. Oh and one more thing, I know your in love with me Chloe. I've thought about you too." Clark said before walking back into the audience.

--

"Thank you for this kind donation Mr. Fox. Very very generous." Lionel said, shaking the hand of a businessman. Luicious Fox. A dark skinned older man who was the CEO of Wayne Enterprises.

"Your more then welcome. Wayne Enterprises itself would like to create a foundation for charity." Lucius said with a casual smile.

"That's with my consent right?" A young man said, approaching both men. He had dark features, dark hair, and was dressed formally, and he looked like he was in his early twenties.

"Mr. Luthor, I'd like you to meet someone. A young man who I know will make a great impact on not only Gotham City but the world. Bruce Wayne." Lucious said, patting Bruce on the shoulder.

"It is an honor Mr. Luthor. I don't see too many bright minds around, sure, rich pockets but not bright minds. You fit the bill of both." Bruce said, shaking the hand of Lionel.

"Good to meet you. What did you think of the fundraiser thus far?" Lionel asked.

"Wonderful. I especially admired that young man who was on earlier. The man after your son. Who was he?"

"Oh, um, that was Clark Kent. You know how kids are these days. No respect for the world around them. Shouldn't be surprised I suppose."

"On the contrary Mr. Luthor. I admire that. Such confidence. Plus it was pretty entertaining." Pausing, he remembered one key fact. "I hear you had a meteor shower about a week ago? Didn't you just have one twenty years ago?" Bruce questioned while looking for a boy named Clark Kent.

--

"But I believe Smallville will make a stepping stone for Lex. One day he'll be someone who everyone around the world will be able to recognize." Lionel said fondly.

"I can only hope for the same." Bruce joked, laughing while sipping a drink. Alexander approached with a smug look on his face, and something hidden.

"Seizing the moment. That's what I'm all about. How are you all enjoying the the fundraiser?" Alexander said, not really caring.

"Great." A businessman said.

"I was thinking of running for mayor. Or maybe even President. What do you think of that dad?" Alexander asked. Lionel paused for a few moments.

"That's a little sudden don't you think?" Lionel quizzed.

"Just seizing the moment. I want to make a real difference for the world. The world will be mine."

"What are you talking about son?"

"Why are you helping these people? "Helping those who refuse to help themselves is a waste of time and money, son! Isn't that what the old Lionel Luthor used to say?"

"People change." Lionel responded.

Alexander rolled his eyes. "No, they don't. They just get soft. Like you. It's time you prove yourself as a father. And more importantly, as a Luthor."

Revealing two fencing swords he had been holding behind his back, he tossed one to Lionel, holding one for himself.

"Are you insane?" Lionel asked loudly.

"Just curious. I could kill you. I could take Luthorcorp to myself. The question is, what would you do to stop me? Is this miracolous transformation really genuine, or is it just an act? Alexander dared. Lunging, Alexander whipped the sword at Lionel's face, giving him a small cut on the cheek.

"Don't you love the sound of that? Lexcorp."

--

Clark looked away to the distance. All of the skyscapers around him. He was near the edge of the rooftop. This was his home. But even though he had this sudden burst of confidence, he still didn't want to leave his life. Just wanted to have the courage to do one thing.

"Didn't think I would come?" Lana asked, walking over to stand next to him.

"I'm glad you did." Clark said, taking a deep breath.

Lana looked away before looking into his eyes. "Clark, I saw everything. You saved me from a meteor. I should be dead. Just like my parents."

"I want to tell you all the details about me." Clark said slowly.

"Tell me."

"Well, I don't know all of them yet. Where should I start? I'm not from around here. Not even close. I'm from a planet named Krypton. And all those powers I have--I may not be a meteor freak but they are a part of me. They always have and they always will. Do you think you could ever love me knowing that I'm like this? Could you?"

"I did. I still do." Lana answered. Clark got one more burst of courage.

"Hold my hand." Clark challenged. Hesitating, she held his hand.

Clark looked around, making sure no one was watching. Someone was singing. After a few seconds, no one was looking. Confidently, he lifted her in his arms and made a super powered leap from the edge of the rooftop. Lana watched in wonder and amazement as time seemed to stand still.

"How many times have you been there to save me?" Lana said. As they reached a new skyscaper, something felt different. His feet. They were levitating. Was he floating? Clark smiled, holding the girl next door in his arms.

TO BE CONTINUED...