Author's Note: Well……it's been a long time since I posted anything. Sorry about that for anyone that's still reading, although there's probably no one left that's reading this story anymore. Oh well, I enjoyed writing this story and will continue to post up until the end for anyone that's even interested.

Chapter 14 – The Rescue

Clark parked his truck some distance away from Dr. Hamilton's barn, trying to avoid being detected. He and Lana got out of the truck and moved silently toward the barn. After they walked some distance Clark noticed Lex kneeling behind a large bush. He walked quietly behind Lex and tapped on his shoulder. Lex quickly spun around and pointed his gun at Clark.

"Whoa there!" Clark jumped back.

A sense of relieve washed over Lex's face, as he lower the gun. "Jesus Clark. Don't sneak up on me like that."

Clark looked sheepishly at Lex, "Sorry."

Lex gave a small frowned and noticed Lana behind Clark. "You really shouldn't be here Lana." He stated.

Lana rolled her eyes, "I just wanted to help."

"Well, stay behind Clark at all times." Lex warned.

Lana nodded, "So what's the plan?" She asked.

Lex pointed to the barn. "There are two guards on the other side of the barn, where the entrance is."

Clark nodded in understanding, "So we take out the guards and get Lila and Chloe out."

Lana looked warily at Lex. "Are you sure you guys can handle this? Doesn't the guards have guns or something?"

"Don't worry Lana." Lex replied as he checked the bullets in him gun, "I'm sure Clark and I can handle it. Right? Clark." He gave a sideway glance at Clark, and Clark frowned a bit.

"If they have guns I'm not sure I can handle them…" Answered Clark warily.

"The only thing the guards have are bats. Victoria has greatly underestimated her own intellect."

"Alright, Let's go" Clark looked at a worried Lana. "Don't worry, I'll be fine."

"Just in case," Lex handed Lana his cell phone. "Call the police if we don't come back in half an hour." Lana nodded in understanding.

Lex handed Clark some rope, and Clark looked at him questioningly. "To tie the guards up." Lex explained and then motioned Clark to get moving.

They moved quietly toward the front of the barn. At the front of the entrance, Clark could see two scruffy middle aged men guarding the door.

Lex moved out of the bushes quickly and pointed his gun at the guards. "Good afternoon gentlemen. Would you please put down your bats or else I'd be forced to shoot."

The two men looked questioningly at each other and then back at Lex, not sure if he's serious or not. At that moment Clark came out of the bushes.

"I would suggest you put those down." Clark pointed at the bats. "He's not kidding about shooting you guys." Clark looked at Lex and could see the determination in his eyes.

The guards slowed put their bats on the ground.

"Now turn around and put your hands behind your back." Lex ordered. "And don't try anything funny." Lex motioned to Clark to tie the men up.

The guards put up little resistance. Too scared of Lex, and too afraid of being shot.

Lex looked at the barn door, "Where's the key?" He demanded.

"In my right jean pocket." One of the men answered.

Clark searched the man and handed the keys to Lex. Lex unlocked the door and together the pushed the barn doors open.  

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Lila and Chloe could hear voices outside, but couldn't make out what was been said. A short while later, the barn door opened and light flooded into the barn.

"Lila?" They heard someone call out, but couldn't make out the person's outline, too blinded by the sun. "Chloe?" The person called out again.

Chloe was now able to recognize the voice. "Lex!" She called out.

Lex and Clark hurried over to Chloe and Lila and started to untie them.

"What took you guys to long?" Chloe screamed.

Lila gave a small chuckle. "They're not supermen you know. Just be grateful they actually found us."

"Are you two alright?" Lex asked. Avoiding Chloe's outburst.

"A few cuts and scrapes, but I think Chloe might have a slight concussion." Lila answered, "We should take her to the hospital just in case."

Lex's eyes narrowed in concern. He touched Chloe's cheeks lightly and gave her a small smile. The action was not unnoticed by Lila or Clark.

"I think we should get out of here before Sir Harry comes back." Lila suggested.

Clark and Lex both looked at Lila in confusion. "Sir Harry is in on this?" Clark asked questionably.

"Yeah," Chloe answered. "Let leave before more of his goons comes."

Lex and Clark helped Chloe and Lila to their feet, and together they moved toward the door.

They moved slowly outside, careful of the girls' injuries. By the time they were outside, they were faced with a gun pointing at them.

"Well, well. What do we have here." Victoria smiled evilly.

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Author's Note: For anyone that's still reading, I promise the rest of the story will be posted before school starts. Which means by September 8th.