Bart sped into the mansion carrying Lynx. He set her down and she shook her head in admiration. She commented, "I wish I could feel that rush all the time. You are Clark are lucky."

Bart shrugged. "When I first got my speed, I was scared and freaked out. I didn't want it. After a few months, I realized it was not going to go away, so I got used to it. Now, it's a part of me and it makes me who I am."

Lynx smiled, "That's another thing I noticed. Clark told he resented his powers while he was growing up. He wanted to be normal, just like everyone else." She smirked and continued, "But when anyone he cared about was put in danger, he always came to the rescue. He even lost his powers to a kid in high school and tried to help out." She winced at the memory. "He stood up to the kid and ended up being tossed onto the roof of a car."

Bart winced, "I'd hate to experience that. I run fast, I don't heal fast." He frowned in worry at the playful look that appeared on Lynx's face. She turned away and walked into the hall. She sniffed the air and turned toward the kitchen. She walked up to Logan and tapped him on the shoulder. He faced her and greeted, "Hey, Sullivan, how are you? X said something happened in Smallville this morning."

She nodded, "I'm what happened. I'm going by Lynx right now; Chloe is back in Smallville with Clark. Luthor was foolishly experimenting with kryptonite and now they are two of me."

Logan just blinked and stared. He glanced at Bart questioningly. "Is this another one of your pranks?" Bart somberly shook his head. Logan looked back at Lynx who was staring at him innocently. Logan sniffed, "You don't smell any different."

Chloe shrugged, "Well, we know your senses aren't as good as mine but there is no difference between the two of us. Except for this face; and my impulsive nature; and the fact that I'm here talking to you and Chloe is helping figure out what happened to us."

Logan stared at her. "So you're technically both Chloe Sullivan?" She nodded. "I am Chloe Sullivan, but I have more impulsive desires. I get an urge and I just act on it." Logan scoffed at her. Lynx glared and let loose with a right hook to his jaw. He fell backwards and hit the floor hard. Lynx commented, "Like how every time you make that sarcastic sigh when you get annoyed. You have no idea how long I have wanted to do that."

Logan stood up and popped his neck. He glared ay Lynx and she shrugged. She turned when Storm and Marie walked in. Lynx became excited and ran over to them. She excitedly said, "Let's go out and do some shopping. Hank gave me a personal spending account for my personal needs, and until Clark and the other me figure out how to put us back together."

They both looked confused at her enthusiasm. Storm asked, "What are talking about? What is going on?"

Lynx smiled, "Of course, sorry. I'm Lynx. I'm a split off version of Chloe. I'm follow my instincts, and right now, they are telling me to go shopping and buy a lot of clothes. I will probably regret doing it but the desire is overpowering. Let's go." They glance at each other and shrugged. Lynx looked into the lounge and noticed Sryin. "We're going shopping, do you want to come?" Sryin looked disappointed and answered, "I want to, but I really to finish my essay. Maybe I can go next time." Lynx nodded, "Well, good luck. If you want, I'll help you out when I get back." She replied, "Thanks." They turned and followed Lynx to the car and drove away.

Inside the mansion, the phone rang. Syrin looked over from the couch and called out, "Is someone going to get that?" No one answered. "Is anyone there?" She sighed and got up. She stormed to the phone. She picked it up and answered annoyed, "House of the gifted, how can I direct you today?" She listened for a few minutes, growing scared and worried. "Are you sure? I mean she was just here; she seemed normal." She nodded and gave in. "Right, you guys have more expertise in the area of the rocks. What can we do here? Do we wait for her to come back and confront her?" She listened and replied, "Yeah, she dragged Storm and Marie out to the mall." She swallowed, "They didn't know; why should they keep her locked up? They will back after a while: I'll deal with her when she comes back." She hung up the phone and looked around nervously. She walked upstairs to the dorms. She found Logan and Peter. She told them the situation and they prepared for the girls to return.

Four hours later

Syrin sat nervously on the couch. She occasionally looked toward the door. She heard the door open and she carefully walked down the hall. Marie and Lynx were laughing and holding several bags. Sryin looked nervously at Lynx and hid behind the banister. Knowing Lynx could probably hear her, she still whispered for Logan to help her.

Lynx walked into the hallway and noticed Sryin hiding. She happily asked, "Are you playing hide and seek or something?" She nervously replied, "Or something." Lynx grunted when she was grabbed in a bear hug from behind. She playfully teased, "Wow, you managed to get me for once." She craned her neck and her smile faded. "Peter, what are you doing? Get off of me." He didn't reply. She frowned and struggled. She warned, "I'm serious. Let me go." He increased his grip to keep her in check. Lynx growled and shoved her arms back freeing herself. She wheeled around and growled, "What is your problem, Peter?" He tried to grab her again and she grabbed his arm. She swung him at the wall and he hit it hard. Logan rushed forward and tackled Lynx. He knew she couldn't feel pain so he extended the two outer claws and pinned her neck to the floor.

Marie and Storm both looked shocked and shouted, "Logan, what do you think you're doing?" He answered, "I'm protecting us." Lynx pushed up at him and he hit the ceiling. Lynx leapt to her feet eyeing Logan and Peter carefully. She backed up and bumped into someone. She wheeled and looked eye to eye with Sryin. Lynx saw Sryin inhale and she paled. Barely a whisper, she pleaded, "No." The screech filled the room and Lynx fell to her knees. She blinked back tears and looked up at her assailant. She whimpered in pain and whispered, "Please stop." Her eyes rolled up and she slumped to the ground.