SUBTITLE: I Want You

Authored by dark-halo-princess

::A Smallville fanfic::

Pairing: Clark Kent and Lois Lane
Genre: Romance, Drama and Humour
Rating: T (Content not suitable for younger ages)
Note: Rating has been changed from K+
Date last revised on: 25/08/09

Disclaimer: I do not own Smallville or any of its characters. This fanfic is created from my ramblings with the use of the characters from the show.

Chapter Twenty Five:

She Who Loves, Worries

The barn sat under the gaze of the moon, its' occupant quiet, not a squeak could be heard from any night creature. The evening had passed and night was slowly closing in but the lone man sat in his barn, while his friends awaited his news back at the house.

Clark sat, completely stunned – his mind refusing to contemplate what his eyes had scanned. There wasn't a word from any of the three letters he could not recount – for it was all imprinted in his mind – the shock of his discovery and the unlikelihood of such an existence of the crystal.

How had this happened and why? Who would have ever guessed that Krypton could be re-shaped and re-formed, from simply one small crystal? Who would be able to say that they could bring back earth, should it ever collapse?

Clark was boggled but at the same time, he believed – because being from another planet was who he was and discovering great findings was what he did. Why should a crystal, which could ultimately bring back a whole planet, be any different to his past findings? Well...for the one glaring reason that it would bring back the foundation for a whole civilisation. Would bringing back Krypton bring the people back as well? How would that work?

Questions raced across his mind as Clark sat in contemplative silence and wondered how much of this he could explain to Chloe and now, Lois. He could sure picture Chloe's facial expression and it was something comical but Lois's face? She'd likely laugh at him and insist that he was pulling her leg.

Only recently had he told Lois of his powers – or rather had he been forced to use them in her presence – and here he was about to shock her into fear. Clark shook his head – fear? Lois didn't know that meaning of the word.

Clark chuckled, amazed at the concept that he could laugh when he'd just read letters from his biological parents and discovered his missions, or destiny rather, of setting the re-birth of Krypton in motion.

So Clark stood, walked over to his ever present telescope and gazed through it out at the sky, into space. His mind seemed at peace when he stood there and gazed in wonder – he could deal with things when he could piece them in his mind. Even though he had the greatest powers he could ever conceive of, Clark was always awed by the sheer beauty of the constellations in space and the distant glimpses of planets he often caught with his super vision.

What would he tell Chloe and Lois?

The most important question was – what was Lex doing with the crystal? Lex clearly had extracted the crystal after somehow finding out about its existence. Lex had eyes and ears everywhere, and one of these days, Clark swore he was going to make sure Lex couldn't harm anyone anymore.

Clark straightened up and heaved a great sigh. Just a few hours earlier he and Lois had made great headway in their relationship and she'd offered to give it a go. Clark's heart swelled at the thought of him and Lois as an item. He loved her. He loved looking at her, he loved holding her, he loved kissing her and he just loved her. She made him want to laugh and strangle her at the same time – and Clark secretly cherished those moments the most. It was the beginning of what was going to be something truly significant in his future – of that he was sure.

Clark sighed as he walked across the landing and down the stairs, reciting in his mind how he would approach the trio back at the house. He couldn't very well say, 'hey guys, guess what? You know my biological father? Well, he and my biological mother wrote a couple of letters to me and you know how I found them? Yeah, I found them in the capsule you gave me Chloe. And by the way Jimmy, I have powers. Yeah, powers like those meteor infected people we've encountered, although in my case, I inherited my powers genetically and oh yeah, before I forget to tell you, I'm from another planet. Oh and Lois, you know how I want this relationship of ours to work? Just to let you know that on that account, we may be having some problems because I'm going to pretty preoccupied. You want to know how and why? Well...I'm supposedly the answer to my biological father, Jor-El's, problems and he wants me to restore my home planet, Krypton.'

When Clark reached the house, it was all a different situation. Jimmy had left because he got called away urgently to get shots of some high ranking mobster at a down town club in Metropolis. Chloe remained, although now without a car – and she would have left with Jimmy if she hadn't been so eagerly awaiting Clark's answers.

"So Smallville, what do we have here?" Lois chirped.

Clark thought she appeared remarkably calm about this crystal situation since she'd only recently found out about his powers. Clark grinned at Lois' glare when he failed to reply fast enough.

"Chloe here filled me in on all that's been going on with you," and then she added, after Clark turned to raise his eyebrows at Chloe. "Don't get on your high horse. It wasn't all the grisly details. Just some bits and bats I was happy to learn about."

When Lois directed a cheeky grin his way, Clark wanted to grab her and hold her tight. Instead, he kept a straight face and turned to face Chloe. "What have you been telling her? Actually forget it, we'll discuss that later."

Chloe smiled wide.

"So why are we standing around here when we could be hearing about all you've found Smallville? Where is the capsule anyway? And how come you're taking your sweet time getting to the point? You know Smallville, this is so like you. You're always so slow off the mark," Lois rambled, her tirade gaining in excitement. "You know it was like this back when we first met and it's like this now. I sometimes wonder if you're ever going to get fast enough to catch on that I can't wait all day for news. He-ll-o? I am a news reporter in the making you know – apart from when I'm helping your mom, of course."

Chloe burst out laughing and Clark got that feeling when he wanted to laugh and strangle her at the same time. He stepped closer to her, grasped her arm to guide her across the kitchen into the living room.

"You two sure make a pair!" Chloe chuckled and received a scowl from Clark.

Clark ignored the two and sat, pulling Lois down beside him and amazed that she hadn't protested his gentle manhandling of her. Chloe sat in the chair at the side. Both Chloe and Lois waited in anticipation – Lois eager to be part of something so exciting and she also felt a strange sense of pride for Clark, in that he was so much greater that she'd ever expected him to be. She'd always known, even from the beginning, when she and Clark had somewhat started on the wrong foot that Clark would achieve greatness in his life, one way or the other. But this was simply extraordinary, and Lois was sure that somewhere deep down in her heart and at the back of her mind, she had always known that there was something extra special about Clark.

"You're going to have to brace yourself," Clark began and then paused, "actually Lois, do you want to hear this? You've just learned of my powers and it can get –"

"Whoa! Stop right there buster! I'm going to sit here and listen. I don't care when I found out about your secret but now I know and I want to be a part of whatever you have going here. I'm not scared of anything you could reveal."

Clark waited and then said, "really? Mmm, well, I just found out that my home planet, Krypton, can be restored to its full glory with that crystal that Lex has in his possession."

Chloe choked and gaped, her jaw dropping open and Lois spluttered, her eyes wide with fear and confusion – although she masked her fear quite well.

"No way!" Lois was the first to voice her disbelief. "How can a whole planet be restored? It's like saying earth can be formed once again. That's supposed to be impossible, isn't it?"

"Clark?" Chloe tugged at his attention. "I've known about your powers for a long while and we've been through a lot but this, this ranks high in the ranks of bizarreness, let me tell you." She shook her head in denial.

"It's true Chloe," Clark stated solemnly, "and Lex has the crystal."

Chloe cast frantic glances back and forth between Clark and Lois. "This must be the worst possible scenario, Clark. We have to get it back as soon as possible."

"Yeah, I know. There were three letters enclosed in the capsule, one from my biological mother, Lara, and the other two from Jor-El. There's quite a lot they say but that third one from Jor-El says that the crystal must not fall into the wrong hands. We've been through this before and this time we have to work fast so that Lex doesn't get it into his head to test a crazy experiment on the crystal."

Lois sat in stunned silence. This was all new to her and the fact that this was Clark they were talking about was astonishing.

"We have to track down the crystal and hope that he hasn't discovered anything yet." Chloe said. She was already getting out her laptop to type away at the keyboard.

"I'm going to visit the Fortress to see if Jor-El has any answers for me there," Clark frowned. "He did write in the letter that I should go there. I'll be heading out tomorrow morning."

He didn't want to leave Lois alone but this had to be done and he'd leave Chloe with her.

"Isn't that the cold place?" Lois asked, referring to some information Chloe had imparted on her.

Clark smiled in response at her phrasing, his eyes taking in her beautiful face and her adorability in those pyjamas. "That's the one."

"Won't you need to pack clothes and stuff – wait – I forgot for a second. You're superhuman," she finished wryly. "I want to come with you. I will need to pack though." Lois mused.

"No Lois, you won't be coming with me," Clark's tone was adamant. "I'm not having you traipsing about in freezing conditions when you're recovering from what happened a week ago."

"I'm not weak Clark."

"This isn't about that."

"Clark's right Lois, you can't go out there. It's dangerous for us," Chloe spoke, willing her headstrong cousin to understand.

Lois huffed and slapped at Clark's thigh, which brushed against hers, "fine, I give in this time."

Clark grinned.

So the trio sat and planned of how to track down the place where Lex held the crystal so that Clark could break in to retrieve it and then they would go from there. Neither of the three wanted to contemplate what the restoration of Krypton would mean and furthermore, they were fearful of the unknown and not knowing how the restoration of a planet could come about. Despite Jor-El's assurances in the letter, that the galaxies and earth would not be affected by the restoration of Krypton, there was no guarantee and Clark was seriously unwilling to risk it. But for now his main priority was getting back that crystal.

A week later and Clark had many answers and knew the whereabouts of the crystal. Chloe, like always, had done an amazing job of hacking and tracking down the lab where Lex held the crystal. It wasn't such a secreted hiding place and that was the reason it was so successful in being conspicuous.

Clark knew that he could sneak straight in out without alerting the security team at Luther Corp, nor the cameras. He was positive that he would have the crystal in his hands by nightfall. However, he was loathed to admit that he had slight obstacles in his way – one being his stubborn girlfriend. How sweet the word sounded, his girlfriend. Last year, Clark would have never predicted that Lois and he would be an item, romantically.

The last week he had watched her recover and finally the bruises which had covered her satin skin had gradually faded, except for the gash on the back of her calf and the gash at the back of her head. Clark had sighed with relief when Lois showed no sign of stress or trauma and as of yet, they still had not approached the subject of her capture. Clark kept track of Brad in Bell Reeve – making sure that he stayed locked in there and so he could never hurt Lois again.

From when Clark had returned from the Fortress after the night when he'd discovered the letters sent from his biological parents and found out about reason of existence of the present crystal, he and Lois had made steady progress. She was still hesitant when he physically took charge and he could read the fear and hope in her eyes when they conversed. The banter was still there and Clark would swear that she was even more stubborn now than ever before.

Like for now as example, she was standing in front of him with her hands on her hips and a determined expression fixed on her face – her intentions were resolute – apparently she believed that he, Clark, would take her along with him when he broke into the lab. Never mind the fact that he had powers – super speed – that he could zoom in and out, and she would be far behind, holding him back. When Clark had made that case five minutes earlier, Lois had proposed that she wanted to go along to help him and she wouldn't hold him back – she was a Lane.

"Look Smallville, I want in on the action," she huffed out a breath, sending her bangs flying over her eyes. "I've been cooped up in here," she gestured around the Kent house, "and as nice and relaxing it is," she added sarcastically, "I want to do something exciting. I want to go out!"

Clark gazed at her profile, trying to keep an impassive expression and failing miserably. He was glad that Chloe had opted to stay in Metropolis and Jimmy was elsewhere, completing one of his assignments. Chloe would be monitoring from her laptop and computer stations in her apartment to let Clark know of any unexpected hindrances.

"I understand Lois," Clark reasoned, "but like I said, I want to get in and out fast. Having you there with me would be no use," he shook his head when her expression turned mutinous. "I mean," he coughed, "that you'd slow me down and before you can argue with that, you know it's true."

"I could help Clark. I'd be something like your eyes behind your back and I'm fast, even if I'm not superhuman."

Clark loved the fact that Lois had adjusted to his powers so quick and so well and treated him exactly the same as before she found out. But when she argued and pointed that she could keep up with him physically, he had to draw a line, because she could seriously get hurt if she went along.

"Lois, the security is tight there and I can't be watching over you when I'm supposed to be focusing on retrieving that crystal," he stepped closer to her; her back was to the kitchen island.

Lois's hackles rose at the implied remark that she couldn't look after herself and needed someone to protect her. "I'm a grown woman Smallville, if you haven't already noticed," she added dryly, her eyes spitting fire, "and I want in on this. I'm not just being stubborn! I want to get out of here before I go mad! I haven't been out anywhere remotely entertaining lately and can you blame me if I want something to get my adrenalin going?"

Clark chuckled smugly, "so what we've been doing lately hasn't got your adrenalin going?"

Lois glared, "you know Smallville? Sometimes I wish you hadn't gained this sudden spurt of confidence."

Clark grinned and then threw back his head and laughed.

"I'm being totally serious," Lois muttered, annoyed at Clark.

After Clark had finished laughing, he raised his hand to brush her bangs away which were covering her right eye but Lois stepped back.

"No way are you touching me if you don't let me go with you mister."

Clark raised his eyebrow mockingly, "so you're planning on holding out on me are you Lois? That's low even for you."

Lois grinned, "I have to do what I have to do."

"Come here," Clark whispered, his heart rate picking up at the sight of her grinning mouth. He wrapped his arms around Lois's waist and pulled her tight against him, the top of her head just below his chin. She didn't resist and Clark knew she wouldn't have. "Look at me."

Lois breathed against Clark's throat, her mind working furiously to work out a way to get him to let her go with him. She was worried about him and no matter what powers he had, he could be vulnerable as well. Lois had learned of the green Kryptonite and how it affected Clark and just the thought of losing him sent her heart a stutter.

"I don't want you going with me Lois and that's final," Clark began. "I can't keep an eye on you Lois and as much as I know how strong you are," he added, "I still feel the need to look after you. Do you understand?"

Lois considered and thought over her worry for him and then conceded. If she worried over him after he had his special powers, then why shouldn't he be allowed to worry over her?

"I understand," Lois nodded – her eyes solemn. "It's just that I want to be able to make sure that you're okay."

Clark's heart soared and melted at her declaration. He watched her expressive eyes as they gazed into his and then he bent his head to press his mouth to hers. She yielded to him instantly as Clark brushed his mouth over hers and then as he traced the outline of her lips with his tongue. When Clark pushed his tongue at the seam of her lips, Lois surrendered completely, her mouth opening for him. And from then, the kiss when from gentle to hot and demanding – long, hot kisses were exchanged as Clark sought to get closer and Lois moaned in delight. Her head was spinning with the headiness of her pleasure and she cried out when Clark cupped her bottom with one hand and pressed her aching moist centre against his heavy arousal.

They hadn't yet slept together, although it had been a week since they'd become an item – and the sexual frustration was mounting between them.

Clark tore his mouth from hers to trail hot, open mouthed kisses down along her throat. Lois arched her neck to give him better access, as her hands moved restlessly over his shoulders and gripped him there to hold as her anchor.

Clark gentled his kisses, his breath ragged as he raised his head to look at Lois, the beauty of her face, her eyes aglow with passion and her hair dishevelled from the his hand which had curled possessively around the soft dark locks.

"You make me want to –"

"I know," Lois finished for him, her breathing coming out in gasps.

Clark stared at her profile in wonder and smiled gently before he bent his head once again to capture her sweet mouth with his – he couldn't get enough of her taste. She was absolutely heavenly. This time though, Clark kept the kisses gentle and Lois kissed him back with feather light brushes of mouth over mouth.

The lab which was secreted away in a deserted warehouse was filled with activity as the employees hurried to leave the premises to get back home before the moon came out to its fullest.

It had been a busy day for all of them, what with Mr Luthor issuing commands left and right and him being present all day – a rare occurrence. But the team knew for sure that Mr Luthor had something special planned for the crystal they'd acquired a week or so ago. All other experiments and testing at the secret lab were put on the back burner because at this moment in time, Mr Luthor's main interest was the blood red crystal which changed colour dramatically every other day.

Today the crystal glowed a pale pink.

While the employees left, the security team was still stationed around the perimeter of the warehouse, keeping guard. Like always, a security personnel sat in the back room where all the CCTV cameras were stationed, keeping an eye on all who were leaving and entering the building.

The cameras were situated all around the perimeter and the guard was keeping a keen eye on all the screens in front of him, occasionally sipping at his mug of coffee. Even after everyone had left the building with only the security team remaining, the guard kept a vigilant eye – for if something was to happen then Mr Luthor would have his job, or rather his head.

Clark scanned the night in front of him and listened carefully as the trees swayed gently in the night breeze. He'd left the Kent farm an hour ago, first visiting Chloe to make sure all was good and ready back at her place and then he'd made a few rounds before he'd driven over to a short stop off the highway, hid his red truck and then super-sped to where he was now.

The warehouse was in front of him, beyond the trees and shrubbery. Clark had marked off three men who were placed on his side of the wall. He would circle the perimeter to count the total number of guards before going in and he could count on Chloe to guide him from there. The ear piece she had recommended was inserted in his ear and he relayed information back to Chloe through the small, concealed microphone attached to his shirt front.

Clark had left Lois back at the farm, after kissing her and telling her to stay put. She'd waved him off and he sighed with relief that she was safe back at home.

Just when Clark believed the area around him to be quiet, save the guards pacing back and forth, he heard a slight rustle behind him. Keeping still, he didn't turn around, neither did he voice what was happening to Chloe. He kept silent and when he thought the guard – he assumed that's who it was – had passed without detecting him, he breathed in relief.

But when he thought he was in the clear, the rustling became louder and then he heard familiar mutterings followed by a curse and he issued his own curse before he turned around and stormed over to where Lois stood in the middle of the tree enclosure, her back to him, trying to peek through the dense brushes.

Lois had been sick with worry, even after she'd told Clark she'd stay put back at the farm. She had honestly tried to hold her fear for his safety at bay but when she couldn't take it anymore, she had gotten into her car and driven over – having known the locations of the warehouse – and hidden her car.

She hadn't meant to come but she had and that was that. So here she was now, trying to look through the brushes into the night so she could work out which path led to the warehouse where the lab was.

She wondered if Clark was here yet and hoped she'd find him before he got into the place so that she could follow him. Lois knew that Clark would be angry with her but then when didn't she make him annoyed, irritated or angry.

So saying, Lois stood silently, dressed in her usual jeans and top with her jacket buttoned to the top to ward of the chill of the night.

Just when she'd figured out that this was the wrong path – the ground was heavy with leaves and so the path didn't look used – a sound froze her breath.

And then a large, familiar, male hand muffled her shriek as an arm wrapped like a steeled band around her waist from behind and his deep voice demanded, "What the hell are you doing here Lois?"

Now...why did this scene seem like déjà vu?

End Note:

Yikes! This chapter is sooo late and I'm sorry for that. I didn't intend to update so late but then I've been ill with a bug that's going around and then after I got a little lazy. Anyway, thanks for everyone who's been reading this so far and to moliternobr who gave me a nudge in getting this chapter out. Also, I had said that there would be an update for Dear Journal but at the moment I've lost track of the plot for that one, so it's going to come along slowly and I may be making changes. So heads up to those who are also reading that fic.

On a side note, I can't wait for season nine of Smallvillle coming in September! So much Clois expected!

Expect the next chapter for this fic in the next week and no, I won't update late, lol. Really!

Please read and review.

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