Ch. 18
11:00a.m, Christmas Day-Kent Farm
The group drove down the road, up to the Kent Farm in a few assorted cars. Lana, Clark and Kylie had driven in Lana's Jeep, Jimmy and Chloe were in her Bug, and Lois and Oliver were in her Fusion. As they pulled up to the Kent Farm Lana looked to her back seat and smiled, Kylie and Clark had been passed out in each others arms practically the entire drive. She was happy for Clark, that he had found someone special that could truly understand him, more than anyone. She felt a pang of remorse seeing Clark look so serene in the back; despite everything she had said she missed him. But, since it looked like Clark truly liked this girl, she would be the best friend she could be and protect his secret for as long as she lived.
The car pulled to a stop, shaking Clark and Kylie awake, they smiled at the sight of the snow-covered house that was waiting for them. They slid out of the car, Kylie started to the house, following the others. "Come on…you said Christmas involved gifts!" she called to him. Clark laughed and turned to follow her but then saw that Lana's car was still running and she was still in it. Clark walked over to the driver's side, leaning against the frame of the car. Lana lowered the window.
"You okay?" he asked with a mixture of curiosity and concern.
"Yeah…I just need to go back to the mansion. There's something I have to do…" she replied nervously.
"Involving Lex." He said, knowingly. He looked down, "I feel this is partially my fault…you and Lex were happy together and–"
"You made me see him for the evil man he truly is…"
Clark eyes shone, "Honestly, I'm glad you've seen the light. I can only assume what you are going to do. Want me to come for backup?"
Lana laughed and shook her head. "No…I think it's time Lana Lang saved herself…"
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Luthor Mansion
Lex watched as Lana slammed open the double doors, storming into his study. He had been watching the video feed from the 33.1 warehouse as he watched Kylie, Clark and Lana, kick the sad ass of his guard. Although he was very glad about the matter, he couldn't find any reason why the bullet had missed Lana. Looking at the angry face of Lana he reminded himself to fire the guard as soon as this was over. But now it was time to play the role of good husband…
Lex stood up to greet her, in a faux-concerned voice, "Lana…is everything alri-"
Lana's hand reeled back to slap Lex so hard every Luthor that ever existed would feel it, "You son of a bitch!" she said, flinging her hand forward but it was caught easily by Lex who pushed her away. Although, slightly aghast that Lex would do this she regained composure quickly, "How could you do this Lex…how could you imprison Kylie? What did she ever do to you?"
Lex shook his head, "Lana…she's an alien. She's dangerous. The last aliens we've met haven't exactly been 'We come in peace.'"
"So!" Lana exclaimed, fuming. "Kylie-"
"Don't you mean Zara," Lex interrupted with a smirk.
"Kylie," Lana said trying to control her anger, "Has done nothing but try to please people, try to make friends, try to be human…world domination has never been on her agenda…I can't say the same for you…"
Lex opened his mouth to speak but Lana kept talking. "And you know what else, being in Level 33.1 seeing Kylie so weak and defenseless…because of you…made me see that aliens aren't all monsters, but you are…" she choked back some tears, pulling off the engagement ring. "It's over Lex…forever." And with that she through the ring on the floor and walked out of the mansion for hopefully the last time, leaving a stunned Lex standing there.
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As he watched Lana walk through the double doors, a tear rolled down his cheek…He picked up the ring and threw it into the fire. He stood and watched as the ring simply wouldn't burn. He turned around as to not look at it anymore, and then he turned around and punched the stone wall behind him.
He gasped, clutching his hand. Resting against the wall, and closed his eyes. "I am a monster," he said quietly to himself.