Chapter 13

The battle indeed have begun a mere two days later to everyone's surprise except the justice league since they were prepared as time even to deal with brainiac the safeguards that were put in place or to protect the people of the metropolis so when the battle began Lex Bruno and Brainiac were quite surprised.

For you see why Lex was making his announcement to justice league, had informed General Sam lane that Brainiac had returned a hearing this news he informed of the mayor and even the governor of metropolis so while Lex was making his announcement preparations were put in place for the coming battle to insure the lives of innocent people. As the systems of metropolis watched the battle between brainiac and the justice league from secure locations evidence was being shown of how LexCorp Mannheim media have partnered with brainiac two of absolute control the city, eventually the world a secret broadcast of this evidence was being broadcast from a secret location so would not be detected by brainiac however the broadcast signal used to relay this information was brainiacs own technology left from his last encounter with the justice league, using his own signal to avoid detection in his own unique way brainiac aided in his own downfall.

After nearly four days of battle brainiacs was defeated Lex Luther Bruno Manheim were imprisoned for life for crimes against humanity superman and many of the justice league members along with Lois Clark Perry white as well as General Sam lane testified in their trial.

Bruno was furious with Lex and said this wasn't over Lex on the other hand was pale he had lost everything credibility his fortune everything they had ever built all his dreams gone because of an alien super intelligence construct and not the one in the red and blue suit for he was superhuman granted the powers of gods and even though he felt superman, did it to use his abilities as a man of such power should it was then that Lex planet are stunned he had been fighting the wrong enemy for superman had great power indeed he is still human and their true power does not come by being ruthless no to understand true power is having the wisdom to respect it and not miss use it as the lesson Lex finally understood the justice league was not the enemy nor superman no bar truth is Lex is greatest enemy is himself and as his sat there in that courtroom as the judge passed judgment for his crimes he knew justice was done.

As everyone was leading the core Lex saw Clark and Lois he watched him for a moment before speaking.

Kent

Both Lois and Clark turned to face him Lois was very cautious she wanted to go home Clark assured her everything would be all right the three of them stood face to face silent for a moment before he spoke

I am sorry Clark Lois I now understand all these years I was fighting the wrong enemy and I became at which I hate now I'll also wants and slowly piece that all together now fully understanding not truly seeing and now today I have and for that I am sorry I know that may never be enough but I am truly sorry.

Both looked at him in surprise by his words but sighed in his eyes the sincerity in them. He offered his hand to Clark and he shook it.

I'm sorry to Lex it didn't have to be this way.

Lex nodded in understanding at Clark and Lois just before he was escorted of the courtroom both Lois and Clark puzzled and for the first time in many years they had seen Alexander Luther take full responsibility for his actions in the first true steps at making peace with himself.

A few hours later the talon Lex arrived at the prison gate Bruno sneered at superman as he stood there with his arms folded Lex approached him offering his hand superman shook it.

I am sorry superman I know those words carry little weight I also know, I spent so many years fighting the wrong enemy.

You're brilliant man Lex Luther if only you could have seen and brilliance as a means to inspire you can really change the world.

I am truly understand that superman, I want to know you did inspire me when you first arrived I did everything in my own power to best you and yours and in doing so, I lost myself I also understand today the judgment against me for the crimes I had done I used to think true power came from ruthlessness and the people wouldn't raise me for my brilliant get out of my own arrogance behind me, also understanding that my destiny is now fighting the true self I couldn't take another man's destiny although I tried I truly understand why you are here for your destiny is to inspire hope and knowing that every man and woman and child on this earth can be greater by the power comes from within that's is your destiny superman it was never mine to take I know I'm right in saying this than welcome to earth superman offering his hand once more superman shakes it.

Thank you Mr. Luthor.

Both men nodded to each other the war was finally over between Superman and Lex Luther but there will be days and other battles to fight yet of a man like Lex Luther can finally see with a dark path leads only to step into the light then there is truly hope that mankind will indeed reach greatness beyond measure.

Lois reads her article over again checking for mistakes and really amazed her and what she saw the courtroom today along with what Clark had told her about his conversation with Lex outside the prison her heart went out to both of them are specially Lex props know he would be able to find a piece with himself.

C.J. Elie: Mama were ready to go.

She saved her article on the computer and sent it off for the morning edition of the daily planet she gathered her things the kids in her were going to the store to pick up things for the party to celebrate by defeating Brainiac although everyone still knew there would be challenges still to come in the future new enemies to face and they would face and together as a family.

The Smallville grocery store

Lois and the children entered the store many people congratulated her and Clark on their article as she made her way through the store she really did love Smallville people heroes looked out for each other and marrying the hometown hero/ace reporter they heard it all yep life is good everything she's ever dreamed and so much more.

C.J. And Elie had gathered some other things on the shopping list, making it easier for their mom given her condition they were so excited a big party was like Christmas all over again and they couldn't wait seeing the smiles at her children's faces made her smile people would call her by name Mrs. Kent she like that in the big city she was Lois lane Kent Pulitzer prize ace reporter in Smallville she was Lois Kent and that's how she liked.

As she made her way up to the counter she noticed someone very familiar she told the kids to pick out some other paper candies for the party they were excited and dashed out to do so not too far from the counter course as Lois made her way towards she noticed the woman behind it she whispers.

Mom!

She watches as her mother hopes customers she becomes nervous she doesn't ever want to go back to that cold empty existing she watches the customers leave the store pushing a cart the counter her mother smiles and begins to ring up the purchases.

Ella: congratulations sweetheart truly an outstanding article that you and Clark wrote together it seems you figured some things out really embracing domesticated lifestyle and career woman all of the same time I'm proud of you sweetheart.
What are you doing here... mom? You're not sending me back...

Relax honey to know the definition of glimpses is?

Yes I do.

Then you truly understand it's not a permanent sweetheart this experience with the show you what could've been you once called your secretary you took the road less traveled which isn't exactly true sweetheart people usually take that road thinking it's the easier path only to discover it wasn't one at all

No I'm not going back please you can send me to the place.

Everything will be fine sweetheart I promise you it will

How can it you told me this wasn't some strange Christmas carol dream

It's not sweetheart it was to show you what your heart truly desired

then what walk in an take it away. You can't do this coming in and out of people's lives, messing things up...

Sweetheart!

C.J. and Ellie: Mama are you okay

They stood next to their mother puzzled as the two women stared at each other each of them carries a paper bag full of groceries reading the mother's hand

I'm fine kids lets go home we have a party to prepare for.

They looked at each other moment then turned and left the store. Ella watched her daughter and grandchildren.