Chapter 8

I love you, I hate you.

I can't get around you.

I breathe you, I taste you.

I can't live without you.

I just can't take anymore this life of solitude.

I guess that I'm out the door,

And now I'm done with you.

Tears ran in rivers down Lana's cheeks. The gun fell from her hand, clattering to the floor. She watched as a puddle of blood formed under Lex.

When Chloe moaned, Lana blinked, snapping out of her trance. She ran to Chloe's side.

"Chloe? Chloe," Lana said, putting her hand on Chloe's shoulder.

Chloe moaned again, trying to stand up. Her legs gave out and she fell.

Lana wrapped an arm around Chloe, pulling her to her feet. "Come on, Chloe. It's okay now."

Blood ran down Chloe's face from the cut on her head. She held Lana as tightly as she could, letting Lana support her. "Lex," she said, wincing at the pain of speaking.

Lana half-dragged Chloe out of the plant. "He's dead, Chloe. He's dead."

"So, it's all over?" Chloe asked hopefully.

Lana used her free hand to wipe her eyes. "Yeah, it's all over."

"Good, because I'm tired of being kidnapped. Next time it's your turn," Chloe said, gasping for breath.

Lana laughed tightly. "Sure, Chloe. It's my turn."

Chloe leaned against the car as Lana opened the door. "I'll make sure the next evil thing, be it man or mutant, gets the memo," she said, falling into the car.

Lana ran to her side, jumping into the car. She started the engine and peeled out of the parking lot.

"Ooh, Pete's gonna be mad that I got blood in his car," Chloe said, leaning back in the seat.

Lana glanced at Chloe. "I'm sure he'll understand."

"Lana?" Chloe asked, turning her head to look at the brunette.

"Yeah, Chloe?" Lana asked, maneuvering the car to Smallville Medical Center.

"Thank you," Chloe answered, her voice full of her gratitude.

Lana glanced at Chloe once again. "You're welcome. I couldn't let him hurt you."

Chloe put her hand to her cut, gasping at the pain. "You really killed him?"

Lana nodded numbly. "Yeah. I shot him in the chest. I killed him," Lana said, her voice becoming a whisper.

"Good," Chloe replied, closing her eyes. "Good."