Okay last chapter as promised, just wanted to give you all something to hold you over while we were left with no Smallville this week. Thank God for my DVR box, I will be watching all the past episodes of this season. Anyways, RebeccaC, Imhooked, NaomieBlue, and Gladius Grim, I hope this all but made up for my late posting. I promise so Clois lovin' in the next couple of chapters and its going to be wild ride.
Now, some notes regarding this chapter; this chapter was so hard for me to write, I don't know why but I remember having to remind my self that I had to stay true to the characters and their personalities as well as how I wanted the story to go. Well, in the end I ended with this, I hope you like it, because I did.
Do not forget to let me know what you thought of it and happy ready. Next post Monday!
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In Medias Res
"Into the middle of things"
"Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars." Kahlil Gibran
Chapter 36
This Is My Family
"Jor-El!"
Clark called out. Lois stood behind him in her red parka and JJ bundled up in her arms dressed the same way.
"Heaven!"
She whispered looking around, JJ smiled.
"Kal-El, my son."
Jor-El, this is my family."
Clark declared aloud, Lois smiled feeling the warmth that spread through her at Clark's declaration that they were his family.
"The house of El welcomes you Lois Lane, mother of the future of the house of El."
The AI greeted, Clark looked back at Lois who was looking around for the source of the voice.
"Thanks!"
She replied, JJ giggled,
"Hi grandpa El!"
"Welcome Jonathan."
JJ giggled once more.
"Why can't we see you?"
The little boy asked looking around.
"I am but an artificial reflection of your grandfather Jor-El. I hold his memories and knowledge."
Suddenly a hologram projection of a tall older man appeared.
"Is this favorable."
The hologram asked.
"Much!"
Answered Lois as she lowered JJ to the snow covered ground and the little boy went to his father.
"From now on the fortress will recognize Jonathan and will accommodate the temperature for his comfort."
Lois walked and stood next to Clark.
"Jor-El, JJ has been showing abilities from the yellow sun, is there anything else we should be aware of?"
"We have little data on human and Kryptonian DNA compatibility. Up until now, such a likelihood of a successful paring between the two were speculation and theories. When your mother and I sent you to earth it was with the possibility that you would be the last son of Krypton."
Lois looked down at JJ and smiled.
"No pressure there kid."
"If Jonathan is exhibiting abilities from the yellow sun, it stands to reason that he might have your weaknesses as well, though his human side might serve counteract them. Jonathan please come forward child!"
JJ moved forward towards Jor-El and a bleu light suddenly engulfed him. Lois grabbed Clarks arm in panic.
"He is safe."
He reassured her covering her hand with his.
"For now Jonathan is healthy my son. Though, it is unclear how many of your abilities he stands to develop since he is half human as well, only time will tell."
The blue light disappeared and JJ turned to look at his parents chuckling,
"That tickled."
He announced and Lois chuckled relieved.
The Return of Smallville
Lois sat on the porch swing watching as Clark chased JJ around the front drive way, occasionally JJ would super speed away from his father.
"He looks so happy; I've never seen him so happy."
Jonathan Kent declared as he came and stood next to her. Lois looked over at him. She did not hear him approaching so lost in the scene before her.
"You look tired Mr. K; things are going that well in Washington?"
She asked noticing the tired look on his face.
"Well, there's a lot of irrefutable evidence so denial is not really an option, so resignation letters are being drafted."
He smiled,
"There's some who think that I'm your source."
Lois grunted.
"Sorry, I didn't want those idiots pointing fingers at you. Is this going to be a big problem for you Mr. K?"
She asked concerned.
"Don't worry about it Lois, I'll be fine."
He turned his attention back to the father and son and walked over to lean against the porch railing.
"He never thought he'd be a father."
Jonathan pointed out, Lois looked over a Clark and JJ and smiled.
"Or me as his child's mother."
She added, and Jonathan smiled.
"I'm glad how things turned out."
He admitted. Lois looked over at him.
"Clark has always been different around you Lois, you push him, you don't take any bull and no prisoners. You are an enigma to him, but most of all Lois, he respects you."
Jonathan smiled,
"Martha and I always hoped things would become more between the two of you."
Lois looked down at her hands nervously, and stood up from the swing and advanced towards him.
"Mr. K I don't…"
"Lois I don't know what happened between you and Clark years ago, but I know my son and I'd like to think that I've come to know you as well as one knows their daughter."
Lois stared at him,
"Daughter."
She repeated hoarsely tears forming in her eyes. He turned and faced her,
"Yes Lois, you are our daughter, we've never thought of you as anything else."
She smiled brightly at him.
"Oh Mr. Kent!"
She cried her hand over her heart. Jonathan moved and grabbed her shoulders.
"I just want you to keep an open mind and heart."
She nodded slowly as tear ran down her cheek; she quickly wiped her face and looked away. She suddenly noticed Clark and JJ were gone.
"Where'd they go?"
Jonathan turned and then quickly pointed to the sky. Lois followed where he was pointing to and her eyes widen. 'When they get up there?'
She thought.
"Don't worry Lois he won't drop him."
He reassured her patting her shoulder. Lois shook her head,
"I still can't believe Clark can fly."
She admitted looking back at him. Jonathan chuckled,
"I wish I could say you'll get use to seeing him use his abilities."
Lois chuckled,
"I guess I'm going to get a first hand account from JJ."
Jonathan nodded,
"Well, you'll have Clark, which will definitely make things easier."
Lois nodded agreeing and turned in time to catch as the duo made their descant.
"Mommy, Grandpa, did you see us flying?"
JJ exclaimed as he came running up the stairs towards them.
"Yes, we did baby."
She answered with a smile. Clark walked up the stairs,
"He definitely got your adventure streak Lois"
"One day I will fly just like daddy!"
He declared proudly, his grandfather chuckled.
"Well, let's hope it's not anytime soon. I'm still getting use to what you can do so far."
JJ looked up at his dad and shook his head at his grandfather's words. Jonathan smiled, and picked up the child.
"Come on lets get ready for lunch."
Lois watched as they disappeared inside, she could feel Clark's eyes on her.
"What?"
She asked still not looking at him.
"Were you crying?"
He asked bluntly, she shot a look at him in surprise and then looked away.
"No!"
He frowned not quiet believing her.
"You sure?"
She was getting annoyed now and started walking away. 'Why can't he just drop it?' She thought.
"Of course I'm sure, why wouldn't I be sure, if I say I'm sure, then I'm sure."
She ranted as she went and sat back down on the swing. Clark smiled; he liked her little nervous rants.
"Stop it!"
He heard her say, which caused him to smile wider.
"Stop what Lois?"
"You know what."
She responded narrowing her eyes at him. He came and sat down next to her nudging her playfully. She smiled, then he nudged her again, she chuckled.
"You're such a pain Smallville."
His eyes widen in surprise of the familiar nickname. He could not help the wave of happiness that washed over him.
Since he had been back he had been every known alien that ever graced television, but now he was once again Smallville.