PostCrisis

by Amandil Tel'Ilfrin

Maybe it's time to stop being so afraid?" Clark nearly 'comes out,' only to be pulled away from she whom he loves most by none other than his biological father. This is picking up just after the WB's Smallville's Season 3, Episode 16, Crisis.

9. Chapter 9

Chapter 9

(Clark is seen in his bed from an overhead shot.  He is tossing and turning; his sheets are ruffled and twisted about him.  It is clear he is having a nightmare.)

Clark (Eyes closed, speaking in his sleep): "no... Uh... no, No, NO!  Mom!  MOM!  NO! NO! Wake up, WAKE UP!"

(The screen flashes and now shows Clark's nightmare.  He is holding his mother in his arms.  She is breathing heavily, blood slowing oozing from her head.  A tear falls down her cheek to the ground.  She looks up at him, raises her self up painfully and kisses him, then falls back limp and dead.  He hugs her closely to himself, crying gently into her soft hair...)

(Clark sits up fast in bed, sweat once again pouring down his naked chest and face.  His mother quietly limps into the room, looking concerned.)

Martha: "Clark, what is it?"

Clark (Out of breath, panting): "Nothing... nothing.  Just a nightmare.  Just a nightmare..."