New Perspective: Bruised and Broken: Part 10

By Saint 2 Cynic

:Luthor Mansion::

Lex sat at his desk awaiting Dr. Jacob's arrival. As he poured himself a scotch, Donald entered, "Dr. Jacob's Mr. Luthor."

Turning as he sipped his drink, "Thank you Donald," with a nod to Donald the butler disappeared and in came Dr. Jacobs.

"Alexander," Dr. Jacobs greeted him.

"Dr. Jacob's, please sit" Lex motioned to the couch and took a seat in the chair opposite. Yet as Lex settles himself he noticed that Dr. Jacob's remained standing.

Responding to Lex's look, "Being that I won't be here long I will stand."

Lex stayed seated. Leaning back and sipping his drink once more, "Do you have an appointment of some kind?"

"No," crossing his arms, "but I fear that your request to meet me is not to catch up. So there is no reason for me to stay long."

Lex looked up at him, ego quite evident on his face, "When I was a child you never did mince words with me."

"I don't believe in mincing words," Dr. Jacob's began to walk over to the pool table. Picking up a cue as Lex watched. He inspected it then gently returned it to the table. Looking over to Lex, "So why don't you pay me the same courtesy?" He asked as he walked back over, "What do you want?"

Lex smiled and rested his glass onto the coffee table as he rose, walked past the doctor and went behind his desk. Looking at the computer screen he turned it towards Dr. Jacob's. As Jacob's looked at the picture and coinciding medical file of Mack, Lex scanned his face for his reaction, "You see doctor what I want is for you to explain to me how this is possible."

Standing up straighter and with narrow eyes, "and your interest in this young woman, honorable?"

Throwing his arms up in defense, "Of course."

Dr. Jacobs took a moment to contemplate the possible repercussions. Upon coming to a conclusion he looked once more at the screen and leaned on the desk, "I apologize Alexander but I'll have to play my patient, doctor privilege card."

"Please Dr. Jacobs," Lex rounded the desk to talk to Jacob's face to face, "When you're a Luthor the only cards that can be dealt our the ones in our own deck. If you don't tell me I will find out," pointing to the screen, "A severed spinal cord and broken neck, on all accounts she should be dead."

"Yes, she should very well be, chalk it up to a miracle and move on," with that he turned to leave but Lex run to stand in his path.

"You're a man of science and therefore a man of logic," noticing that his speech had Jacob's attention he continued, " A miracle? Please Doctor you and I have seen to much in this life for there to be such a thing. If I don't get an explanation I can't protect her and I swear to you that is my intention."

Dr. Jacob's did not consider himself a gullible person but Lex had a point and from what he knew about Dr. Gorman Mackenzie would need protecting. Without a reaction Dr. Jacobs turned around and walked to the computer screen. With one last look at Mackenzie, he prayed he was doing the right thing and turned to Lex, "Every human is born with the ability to heal. These cells work at a set pace, Mack's work at 500 times that pace."

"What are you saying doctor, that she can't get hurt?" walking closer to him, his head bent quixotically.

"No she can," motioning to the screen, "as you see in her records. Her spinal cord and neck were in fact broken but instead of death she was in a comatose state for 2 weeks. Afterwards no physical therapy was needed," rubbing his balding head from stress, "the day she woke up is the day she walked herself out of the hospital."

Lex's eyes looked to the ground in shock then back to the Doctor, "If she can survive that then she can survive anything," the doctor watch him as he paced the room, "Wait but how is this possible?"

"From what we could tell the cell mutation and acceleration is a direct affect of the meteor shower. The very same that increased your white cell count."

Lex stopped pacing and pointed as him, "You know a bit to much, doctor, you couldn't have just treated her from her spinal and neck injury."

"Your father originally commissioned for me to care for you post-shower but when his top lawyer, Henry Small confided in him about his daughter Mackenzie, Lionel paid for her care as well," the doctor walked to the table and poured himself a drink. There was silence in the room until Jacob's closed his eyes, took a sip and continued, "Problem was what I was finding out from the tests were unbelievable. In order to be sure I was botching the results I brought in my partner (now former) into get a second opinion."

"Dr. Gorman," Lex assumed.

"Yes, I'm sure you don't remember much about him. He dealt primarily with Mackenzie. Which was the biggest mistake of my career," with a heavy breath he took a seat on the couch and looked to Lex to join him.

Sitting Lex leaned forward, "how so?"

"Dr. Gorman began performing outlandish tests on Mackenzie and because she healed so rapidly there were never any marks to prove it," his memories seemed to trouble his eyes a he stared into the glass, "He was even dealing with Lionel on the side. Something about extracting large amounts of her cells and producing them pharmaceutically. Just think of it the repercussions. People would only die of viral and natural causes from then on."

"What kind of tests?"

"They would cut her and time how fast it healed," his eyes closed tightly for his next memory was one that haunted him, "He went as far as to…" now gulping his drink, "as to shoot her and point blank range. Sure enough in a matter of minutes her arm healed."

"Jesus how could.." Lex shook his head in disbelief. No wonder Mackenzie had issues, "But wait doctor is it possible she remembers this?"

Definitively, "No, it's not because Gorman was sure to knock her out and as I said since it healed she woke everyday without a clue. Anyway I tipped off Henry Small and thus the rift began."

"My father knew about this.. This testing?"

"Yes I assume he would," Jacobs looked at his watch and began to get up, "It's late and I think I have said my piece." Lex let him walk to the door without a word. As Jacob's reached for the door handle he turned back to Lex, "Protect her Alexander. You are the only one who knows how go to battle with your father. I have done my part its in your hands now."

He left without giving Lex ample time to absorb his words and respond. After a few minutes of staring at the fire with his hands cupping his chin Lex rose and took a seat at his desk. Turning the screen back to face him he sat his arms crossed, his head resting upon them and his eyes focused on the information on the screen and now in his head.

::The Small House::

"If only it were that simple, Chloe," Henry Small said with great sincerity.

Standing up, "Well no offense Mr. Small but what is more simple then wanting to protect your daughter?' when she received no answer she looked to Mrs. Small, "Mrs. Small the sooner we understand what happened the better we can help her. Pete and I know about Mack's ability and it is due to that ability that she could be in danger."

"What kind of danger are we talking about Chloe?" Mrs. Small finally chimed in.

"When she was brought into the hospital Dr. Gorman was the one that treated her. While I was researching your daughter I found her medical records," at the sound of this Henry Small stood up straight. Now having his full attention she went on, " In them I saw that she was treated by Luthor Corp doctors one of them being Dr. Gorman."

Picking it up for her Pete stood, "We also found out that you sued Luthor Corp for malpractice, Dr. Gorman was named as defendant. So you see why we're worried Mr. Small.'

As Pete and Chloe exchanged unsure but hopeful looks Henry Small looked at his eyes who's eyes brimmed with tears. Understanding what he had to do he took a seat next to her and held her hand, "Sit and I'll explain everything."

The Kent Farm: the next morning

Mack walked into the Talon to find Lana, Clark, Pete and Chloe standing with their backs to her. With a tone of curiosity and confusion, "What's going on guys?"

No answer.

She came closer, "Guys?"

The group turned around and looked at her sternly. Lana said with great anger, "Don't come near us."

"What are you talking about? Lana? What's going on?"

Chloe step forward, "You've done enough damage. What are you here to finish us off?"

Mack shook her head, "Finish you… what the hell are you talking about Chloe?"

Pete pulled Chloe back, "don't get too close to her she'll only hurt you."

Mack eyebrows furrowed, her eyes pleaded with them for answers, "Pete why are you?" then she looked at Clark the only one who hadn't spoke, "Clark, can you help me?"

"No," Clark said defiantly as he crossed his arms, "Why are you still here?!? There's nothing for you here," he stepped closer to her until he was in her face, "GO!" With that he pushed her threw the Talon doors and out into the street.

Mack got up immediately after hitting the pavement her cuts healing as she rose to her feet. She walked back into the Talon to find Lana now with a shot gun.

"Lana," Mack said shocked, "What are you?"

"Get out of my place," cocking the gun, "you freak."

Mack reached out her hand and grabbed muzzle of the gun, "I'm not going to hurt you," looking at everyone, "Any of you.. I swear I would never do anything to hurt you.

Dylan slid into view from behind Lana. Mack stepped back in utter disbelief. Stepping towards her, "Like you didn't hurt me? Tell me something Mack how does it feel?"

Still walking backwards, "What?"

"To be a murderer walking free?" with that his clean shirt began to fill with blood. Mack looked down at it horrified. Dylan tore open his shirt to reveal a bullet wound and repeated, "Like you didn't hurt me?"

Mack tripped over herself and fell to the ground. Dylan, Lana, Clark, Chloe and Pete surrounded her all with bloody clothes. Clark had blood on his leg, Lana and Pete's blood seeped through their shirts from their heart. When she looked at Chloe, Chloe just smirked and turned around to show her blood soaked back.

Mack shook her head in disbelief her eyes wide with fear.

In unison the group yelled, "KILLER!!!"

:Mack woke up and sat up from the bed violently, breathing heavy. Her eyes darted from side to side not so much taking in what was around her but trying to keep up with the franticness of her thoughts.

"Mack?!?" Lana came into the room and rushed to her and sat on the bed. With no response Lana grabbed her shoulders and tried to make eye contact with her, "Mackenzie??"

Mack suddenly aware looked Lana in the eyes and managed to breath out her name, "Lana?"

"Yeah, I'm right here. I heard you yelling downstairs," Lana rubbed Mack's arm gently, "bad dream?"

Finally calming, "Try nightmare."

Lana gave her a curious look and opted to dig further, "What about?"

"Nothing," Mack answered almost immediately but then upon seeing Lana's face fill with disappointment she added, "Not that I don't want to tell you its just right now it's a little too real, you know?"

Shaking her head in agreement, "I understand.." before she could continue with her thought Clark walked in.

"Everything ok?"

Lana and Mac answered in unison, "Everything's fine." Clark looked at them oddly as they made eye contact and laughed. Looking over her shoulder to Clark Mack said, "I just had a nightmare."

There was an awkward silence before Lana got up, "We better get to school," looking down at Mack, "Mrs. Kent has breakfast downstairs and she is aware you need to eat three meals a day. Get some rest.."

Resting her head back to the pillow, Mack rolled her eyes, "Last time I was conscience you were 17 and now your 40. What happened?"

Clark let out a laugh as Lana looked down and Mack amused, "My sister got sick and scared the crap out of me. I'll see you after school."

As they left Mack began to count down, "3...2...1..." on the count of one Lana popped her head back in, "and don't worry I'll get your work for you."

Mack let out an amused sigh and smiled weakly replied, "Thank you SO much."

Lana smiled as she left the room and went down the stairs. Thinking to herself, 'Maybe Clark was right.. Just being there is enough.'

::The Kent Driveway::

"Have a good day you two!" Mrs. Kent yelled from the house as Lana and Clark made their way for the jeep.

Having heard Martha, Mr. Kent poked his head out of the barn doorway, "Thanks to you Lana, Clark won't be late to school from now on."

"One can only hope," Lana joked back as she rounded the front of the car and shot Clark a knowing glance.

As the two got in the car Lana laughed to herself prompting Clark to question her, "What's so funny?"

Lana fastened her seat belt with a big smile on her face and started the car. As she looked in the rear view mirror to back up and said quite amused, " I just realized you're the fastest person on earth and your late to school everyday," she shook her head as she looked down to switch gears, "Only you."

Clark just smiled wide and looked out the window, "I'm glad my incompetence amuses you."

"Well you make up for it in other areas.." she said cocked her eyebrow suggestively.

Clark surprised by Lana's unusual forwardness decided not to question it. Instead not able to wipe the smile off his face he gave her a glance and looked out the window.

::Smallville High School::

Just as Lana and Clark pulled up Chloe and Pete we're rushing over to meet them. Noticing their urgency Clark and Lana exchanged a look and in unison exited the car. Before the doors were even closed Chloe began to speak.

"I've got news," she said rather proudly.

Pete gave her a look then looked back ay Lana and Clark, "More like WE'VE got news, as I remember it was a team effort."

Brushing him off, "Yeah Yeah so anyways I have news."

"Well let's hear it," Lana said as she struggled with her heavy bag on her shoulder. Just as she was about to give up Clark picked it up off her shoulder without a word and put it on his own, "Such a gentleman, thank you."

"Well this is what you mean by making up for it in other areas right?" Clark said with a flirting smile.

"Right, something like that," Lana winked at him.

When the two snapped out of their exchange they were met with Chloe' inpatient-sick-to-my-stomach look and Pete's pleased smile, he was just content they were happy.

After a second of awkward silence Chloe began to walk to school, "So if your done with the your cute couple exchange that is by the way, riddled with sexual overtone I'll continue with my news," looking back to confirm they were following her then continuing, "Turns out the Smalls exiled our young Mackenzie in order to protect her."

"Protect her?", confused Lana stepped up to walk next to her as they climbed the front steps.

"Yeah as it turns out even after the malpractice suit Dr. Gorman and Luthor Corp continued to bribed Henry into," she paused as she pushed the door opened and waiting for everyone to catch up. Once they did she headed to the Torch, "into admitting Mack and allowing them to do further testing. Turns out they were looking into mass producing her cells and in doing so…."

"Make loads of money," Clark commented as they reached the Torch and entered.

Chloe put down her bag, "Loads of money Clark? Try rule the world. People would never die of physical aliments ever again. Think of it car crash's, shootings the list goes on and on. Everyday things that claim lives will no longer be a threat because they would just heal afterward. Hundreds would be saved in health insurance, car insurance…."

"I think we get it Chloe," Pete cutting her off because he knew full well she could go on for hours.

"Right, so Henry sent her to Metropolis so they wouldn't be able to find her so easily."

Lana crossed her arms and sat on a desk, "That still doesn't make sense why would you hide you daughter from Satan by sending her into hell?"

"Well it does make sense its the last place he would look," Clark said trying to figure it out as he spoke, "Plus from personal experience its pretty easy to disappear in Metropolis."

Lana just nodded at the thought and looked to Chloe for a response. Chloe's bit her bottom lip, "Well either way that's where he sent her. What's interesting is just what Dr, Gorman was doing to Mackenzie."

"You mean the tests?" Lana asked with concern.

With a tone of sadness, "Yeah turns out he would knock her out during them. He cut her and timed the results. He went as far as to shoot her in the arm and time its healing. But Mack would wake up not knowing anything happened…"

Playing off her thoughts Clark said aloud, "and since there were no marks."

"Exactly and turns out Henry wouldn't have found out if it weren't for a Dr. Jacobs that tipped him off."

"Dr, Jacob's.." Lana said thinking out loud as she get off the desk , "That was the doctor that stopped Gorman from continuing his little show and tell remember Clark?"

"Yeah.."

"Interesting," Chloe said a she clicked on her mouse, "I've got a good question where is Mackenzie right now?"

"My house. Lana and I figured she wouldn't be safe at the Talon," he looked at Lana who smiled at the thought that he said Lana and I, "Plus my parents are home so my mom can take care of her and my dad will watch out for her."

"Good idea," Chloe did one lat click of the mouse before grabbing her bag, "We should get to class."

::The Kent Farm::

Having smelt the bacon and eggs cooking downstairs Mack decided to try and make it downstairs. Getting up from the bed to fast she sat back down and closed her eyes in reaction to the profound dizziness she was experiencing. Making fun of herself, "You haven't walked in 2 and half days, pace yourself jackass."

With a deep breath she slowly pushed herself off the bed and slowly walked to the doorway. Tired from even that she decided it would be best if she leaned against the wall and held on the stair railing at the same time. "Don't fall, Don't fall," she whispered to herself as she descended the stairs.

As she emerged at the bottom of the stairs Mrs. Kent noticed her struggling with the last few steps and ran to help her.

"Mackenzie I would have brought breakfast up to you," she said grabbing Mack's forearm and guiding her down the last of the steps.

Smiling weakly as she focused on her feet, "No I should walk around anyway, right? I mean If I stay in bed I'll never get better."

Once the stairs were conquered Martha guided her to the table and pull out a chair for her, "Here sit I'll bring you some breakfast."

Sitting slowly, "You didn't have to make anything."

Martha rushed over with a plate and orange juice, "Oh please I make this every morning for Clark and hes usually to late to stop and eat so it's nice for someone to actually get something out of my morning cooking."

As she put the plate down Mack's eyes looked at the contents as if she hadn't seen food before then again she hasn't eaten in a week, "It looks amazing thank you."

Taking a seat opposite Mack, "Well eat it all Lana told me why your collapsed," Mack looked up at her from he plate looking somewhat embarrassed, "not eating or sleeping for a week isn't exactly the best way to go through your teen years."

"When maybe if I lived here it wouldn't have been possible," Mack laughed and took a bite of her eggs, "These," she paused to swallow and pointed the plate with her knife, "are amazing I haven't had home cooked food since I was…." her mind searched for the last time then her tone turned to disappointment at the answer, "well since the last time I lived in Smallville."

"Good I'm glad," Martha smiled warmly at her.

"Listen Mrs. Kent thank you so much for allowing me to stay here. If I'm a burden or a danger I'll leave right away but hopefully I'll be better before either occurs."

Martha got and put her cup in the sink, "Your neither. Being Lana's half-sister practically makes you family here and as I remember it you saved my son in the woods that day. So if it helps you too become comfortable here think of this as my thank you," walking back to the table, "Lana said you had a nightmare this morning?"

Embarrassed and guilt ridden Mack put down her fork , "Oh god I'm sorry if I woke anyone."

"Mackenzie it's a farm we wake up earlier then most the country, do not worry about it." Martha reached across the table for Mack's hand, "If you want to talk about it know that I'm here."

There was something about Mrs. Kent that warmed Mack's jaded heart without a word Mack just looked at her and smiled sincerely as is to say 'I know and thank you.'

::Smallville Hospital::

Lex rushed through the emergency lobby and headed for Mackenzie's room. When he approached the window he found that she wasn't there. "I'm too late," he said to his reflection in the glass.

Just then a nurse walked by, "Can I help you with something?"

Maintain his eye contact with her empty bed, "Yes you can where is the patient that was in this room yesterday?"

The nurse looked into the room then back up at Lex, "She was released yesterday."

"Do you know who she left with?"

"If I remember correctly it was her sister.."

Before she could mention Clark, Lex walked past her and headed out to the car and headed for the Talon.

::The Kent Farm: afternoon::

Sick of staying in the house Mack sat wrapped in a blanket swinging on the love seat on the Kent porch. Sitting in silence she sat and looked out the fields. It was the perfect setting for contemplating the last few weeks and what she had to do make peace with it. But every time she tried reached for that peace Mack hit a brick wall. The wall was always spray painted with thoughts of Dylan but mostly the dream from that morning plagued her.

Martha came out the house with a box in her hand, "I have to make a delivery," she took a look at her watch, "Lana and Clark should be here any minute."

"Don't worry Mrs. Kent I don't think I'm going anywhere," Mack laughed, "I can hardly make it down the stairs at this point."

Martha looked at her with sympathy, "That will change we jut have to get your strength up. Some food and a good amount of rest everything will be back to normal." With that she smiled and left for the delivery in the truck.

Just as she turned left out the driveway Lana's Jeep turned in from the right. As they pulled up Lana smiled and waved. Mack could only nod because her arms were strategically intertwined in the blanket. Once the car was parked the whole gang got out and walked up the porch.

As she made her way over Lana put her hands in the pockets, "Shouldn't you be in bed?"

"Unless I'm being paid for it I refuse to lay on my back for that long," Mack said sarcastically.

Chloe was the only one to get the joke right away and laughed. The other three thought about it for a second then Clark finally said, "OoOOoOo I get it."

"I thought I was the one in a coma for two days," Mack said amused.

Lana laughed and sat next to her on the swing, "I see your wit is back does this mean your feeling better?"

Clark leaned against the railing as Pete and Chloe took a seat on the wicker couch. Looking around at all of them, "If by better you mean my thought process I back up and running then yes. But if your talking about physically, not so much," looking at Clark, "Your mom is amazing, your lucky."

"Yeah I am," Clark said crossing his arms then looking at Lana and nodding to her.

Mack noticed the awkward nod to Lana and looked at her, "What's going on?"

Biting her lip she looked over at Chloe who gave her a look. Noticing Lana's hesitation Mack followed her eye line over to Chloe and returned to Lana, "Lana?"

"We have news," Lana said as she looked down at folded hand and back up at Mack.

"Ten bucks says it sucks," Mack said as she broke her eye contact with Lana and rolled her eyes.

"It depends on your definition," Chloe said as she sat on the edge of the couch.

"Well what is it?" Mack looked around to the group once more, "Anyone care to answer?"

"We went to talk to your father Mack," Chloe spoke up, "as it turns out your cell mutation is in fact a direct result of the meteor shower. You had a broken arm and you ran off into the corn fields across the street without your parents knowing. The shower happened and hours later your dad found you in a crater. The cast on your arm was shattered and your arm healed," As she spoke Mack looked out into the field while she bit her lip. Sensing she should go on Chloe kept explaining, "Your father figure he would protect you and tell you, you were born with it and being that you have no memory of it…."

"So I am defiantly a meteor freak," Mack interrupted, "Thanks fantastic and let me guess he sent me to metropolis in order to protect me right?"

"Mack there were extenuating circumstances," Lana said trying to calm her down.

"Oh there's more news then?" Mack said eyebrows up and looking directly at Chloe.

"Listen Mack he had his reasons. When he brought you to Lionel Luthor for help Luthor Corp doctors ran tests on you in order to see just how much your body could heal from. Once they could they were going to manufacture your cells and sell them to the public."

Completely ignoring the fact that she was being exploited Mack focused on the tests, "What kind of tests are we talking about?"

Clark stood up straight, "Dr. Jacobs was in charge of the overall research but Dr. Gorman, the same one that was your doctor at the hospital this week is the one that did them. He would cut you and time your healing but as far as we know the most extreme test was one in which he shot you."

Shocked and bewildered, "Shot me? Your kidding I was only what.. 4 years old? How could you shot a 4 year old?!?"

"I don't know but apparently Dr. Jacobs felt the same and told your father. Don't you see Mack they sent you to Metropolis to protect you from him and Lionel Luthor. To make sure it didn't happen again," Pete finally said something.

"Well it's a nice sentiment Pete but I was there for 8 years your telling me they couldn't visit? They couldn't call? Because after 8 years I'm sure Lionel Luthor had other things to deal with then a freak from Smallville."

"Hey," Lana said angered, "your not a freak."

"What you don't want a freak for a half-sister?" Mack was suddenly quite defensive. May it was the fact that hearing her say the word reminded her of the dream.

Luckily over the past few weeks Lana adapting to handling it. "That's not what I meant. Freaks are the people affected by the meteor shower both physically but mentally. The ones that go crazy they're freaks. You Mackenzie are not a freak."

"If that your definition I'm sure I'm close to becoming one," Mack said sarcastically then turned serious, "Lex, do you think he knew this was going on?"

"No," Clark answered quickly, "he didn't even no about your ability."

"And still doesn't," Lana assured Mack.

"Good because if this goes as far up as his father I don't want him to know," Mack said her tone was becoming weaker and weaker, " No good can come from it."

::Lex's car::

Lex drove by the Talon and say that Lana's jeep wasn't there so he headed for the Kent Farm on the way his father rang his cell. "Hello.. Dad.. Mackenzie Small? No I don't know anything.. What reason do I have to lie, give me a little more credit…I'm hanging up now… meet you? Why? Fine I'll be there in a minute." Hanging up and throwing the phone into the passenger seat he pushed the steering wheel and made a quick u-turn to meet up with Lionel.

::The Luthor Mansion::

Lex pulled up to find his father and who he recognized as Dr. Gorman standing next to the limo. Lex parked with anger and slammed the door behind him.

Taking off his sunglasses as he approached, "What is this about?"

"Son, I'm glad you could make it," Lionel said with his usual grin, "This," motioning to the doctor, "is Dr. Gorman from what I hear I'm sure you know all about him."

"From what you hear? And what is that dad?"

"You contacted Dr. Jacobs then sent a car for him. Therefore I am to assume you know about Mackenzie and our companies history with the girl."

"What are you tapping my phone line?" Lex said more pissed then ever.

Walking up to him and putting his hand on Lex's shoulder, "I am always 10 steps ahead of you son, you have a tendency to forget that."

Annoyed, "Yes I do because if I never did my self-confidence would be severely lacking. So what do you want?"

"It's simple, bring Mackenzie to me and you get the company," Lionel said rather to non shallantly.

"Your going to give me Luthor Corp?" Lex said amused. He couldn't have meant it.

"Yes because you see once I get what I need from the girl I won't need Luthor Corp to live the life to which I've become a accustomed."

"And the reason he's here?" Lex said looking around Lionel and nodding to the doctor.

"Without him I'm afraid none of this is possible, hence his presence but lets stick to the matter at hand," Lionel wrapping his arm around Lex shoulders and began to walk with him down the driveway, "It could be all yours son just deliver me the girl."

"and If I don't?"

"The continue to rot here in Smallville," Lionel took is arm down and stopped to look Lex in the eyes, "But know that this," he put his arms out, "this is as much as I'll ever allow you to have."

Lex stood for a moment thinking over his options; turn Mack into Lionel obtain Luthor Corp entirely or stand by his morals and maintaining some dignity but then he would be exiled here for the rest of his natural life.

"Debating between honor and greed?" Lionel questioned.

"No, there is no debate," Lex looked up and into his fathers eyes. He knew what he had to do, "I'm a Luthor."

::To be Continued::

Sorry I was going to write more but I have good ol college work to do. Review away!! Next chapter will be better if you thought this sucked. REVIEW please haha.