Clark walked down the streets of Smallville, a strange calm overcoming the town. Even after nightfall there was usually people walking about, doing some last minute shopping or socialization before heading home. But tonight there were none. Clark knew this was the work of Joe planting this in people's minds... Clark thought it wize, too. The upcoming battle with Justin could be a large one. Kent didn't want to see anybody get hurt.

"It's quiet." said Alex, walking besides Clark. "Where are we going?"

Clark glanced around the street, trying to find a sign of Justin. "Your grandfather was talking to me about the weakness your family has."

Alex stopped. "Weakness?"

Kent stopped as well, nodding. "Electricity."

"So then, where are we going?" she asked again.

"The Luthor Mansion." he replied. "Pete talked with Lex, told him about a freak that was going to hurt people. Pete told him what we needed to do. Assuming Lex did what I asked, I'm going to lure Justin into the main room which should be empty except for some polarizers linked directly to the Smallville power system. Anything organic inside those polarizers is going to get fried."

Alex nodded. "Wait... if you're inside the polarizers..."

"I won't be hurt badly. Not as badly as Justin, anyway, who will be knocked out at the very least." he replied. "Alex, Im not sure if this will work."

She continued walking. "Yes it will, Clark. We have no choice but to suceed." Suddenly she stopped again, gasping, staring at the ground.

"What's wrong?" asked Clark.

"He's here."

'Soon, sooner, soonest...' Justin prowled the streets of Smallville, trailing Alexandra and her dearest Clark. Soon he would reach the two, and finish them both. He closed his eyes, reached out with his senses. The prey was running now. Out of town... towards the Luthor Mansion. Justin couldn't have that. He wanted to play in a more open enviroment.

His mind searched out again, finding a girl. She was familiar to Clark.

Justin started walking in a new direction, for the school. He let Clark and Alex run, there was no point in going after them. He would simply wait for Clark to walk into his arms.

Clark arrived at the mansion, finding a note on the front doors. He held it up close, trying to read it in the dark.

i"Clark - I set up the polarizers for you and the mansion has been vacated. I hope when I get back from metropolis you'll give me an explaination."/i

Kent smiled. Lex Luthor... he was a really good guy. Clark made a mental note to thank Lex for this favour, and give him an explaination without lying. He deserved that much. "Come on, Alex." said Clark as he opened the door. "Justin could be here any minute. I still need to heat up the polarizers."

Alex didn't move, she stayed there, staring at nothing. "Clark... he's not coming after us." she said, wincing. "He's giving me a message. Chloe. Clark, he's going after Chloe at the school."

Clark's eyes widened. "But... he has to come here!"

Alex shook her head. "Clark, Justin wants you to meet him there. Otherwise he'll kill Chloe. He knows you won't refuse."

Clark looked inside the mansion, and back at the road for Smallville. "Allright." he said. "You go inside, prepare the polarizers. The control mech. is in the very centre pilon, only warm it up, don't turn it on. Otherwise it will kill you."

Alex nodded. "Good luck, Clark. I'll be ready. Just get Justin over here." she replied.

Clark leaned in and kissed her. "I love you." he said.

Alex closed her eyes as she kissed him in return. "I love you too." she said, opening her eyes. He was allready gone.