For any Clana lovers, there will be some in a later chapter. This chapter isn't really long, but please read it and review. Also, if anyone wants to see some Clex, go ahead and send in.
Clark wasted no time reaching the Talon. Of course, Lana would probably have doubts about him getting there so fast, but saving her was more important than little necessities.A few of the townspeople had gathered in front of the Talon, some of them talking frantically, others dialing their cell phones. The front doors were slightly ajar, and the glass had been shattered. Clark could barely see inside, as static electricity was exploding inside. The bright flashes did not stop him as he zoomed in on Lana.He used his X-ray vision, and was relieved that she did not have any broken bones. She was barely conscious though.Moving quickly was the key, as the sparks kept landing too close to Lana for Clark's comfort.Suddenly a huge spark exploded, sending a few electrical flares toward the front. Most of the people screamed and turned away or covered their eyes. Clark was inside without them seeing him walk through an electrical battlefield.One of the spark flares had caught onto the sleeve of Clark's jacket, and it started to spread. Clark finally noticed, so focused on Lana. He didn't care though. It wasn't like he was actually going to get burned.The inside of the Talon was thrashed. Most of the tables and chairs had been burned or smashed, and the kitchen area was a mess. Sparks kept shooting off from electrical appliances of circuit cords that had been destroyed.Another spark touched onto the back of Clark's jacket, while another one, much smaller, singed Lana's hair. She didn't scream or move, being barely lucid. The flame on Clark's sleeve had already started burning through the sleeve of his T-shirt underneath.As Clark got next to Lana, he took off his jacket, and tossed it to the side, making sure none of the flames came close to Lana. His blue T- shirt had been singed badly. His sleeve had burned off, leaving his muscular arm covered in soot, but it didn't hurt at all. The flame that had landed on his back had burned more quickly. There was a large whole in the back of his T-shirt, leaving most of his back bare and covered in soot.Clark knelt down, trying to cover Lana from as much of the shooting sparks as he could."Lana, Lana stay with me. Keep awake Lana." Clark kept his voice soothing, while stroking her hair. Lana's eyelids were almost closed, but she was still conscious.
"Clark, theater, hurry." Then she fell into an unconscious state, her head tilting to one side, and her eyelids fully closing.
"Lana", Clark stated quietly. He looked behind him and vetoed the idea of taking Lana through the entrance. The dancing sparks had become more frequent. Clark didn't think he could get through their with keeping Lana unharmed.Clark picked up Lana and cradled her in his arms. The movie theater, in the back, why had she said that?! Clark decided to go to the back, as most of the damage was in the front.He made it to the theater doors. There weren't any sparks near, which made Clark feel a little more comfortable. Slowly, the young alien kicked open the doors.It was dark and quiet. But then an old black and white movie started to play on the screen. Clark set Lana down in one of the chairs. She made a noise, and stirred, awakening.
"Lana, how are you feeling?" The just awakened girl stared at Clark with confusion.
"Clark?"
"Lana, what is it?" Clark stared a Lana and put his hand on her hand. "Lana, you said something about the theater, before you blacked out. What did you mean?"
"Clark, there's someone else in here. It's the one who caused the explosion they ran in here." Clark's anger rose.
"Who was it Lana?!"
"Clark, I don't think we should be in here. It's too dangerous."
"Okay Lana. Just let me check around. If there is someone in here, then we need to find them." Lana nodded, but stayed in her seat.Clark walked down the main aisle of the theater, looking up, down, and side-to-side. He used his X-ray vision and looked past the screen. Nothing. He looked up into the catwalks toward the high ceiling.And there was a skeleton. Someone was up top.
"Lana, wait here while I---"
"Clark!!!!"A huge explosion sent the super teen into the air. Clark smashed into the wall by the entrance, crushing some of it.
"Clark!!" Lana was sprinting at him. But something was dropping from the catwalks toward the two of them. Something glowing, bright yellow, and the size of a baseball. Clark saw it. It was coming right for him, and Lana was coming right to him.
"Lana!! Stop!!" Sure enough, Lana halted, but Clark was already taking off at normal speed, picking up Lana, and making an astounding dive through the air. The baseball-size glowing thing exploded, sending a shockwave current of force into Clark and Lana, sending them farther through the air. Clark received the blunt of the blow, having Lana in front of in front of him, but then he spun her around, as he tore through the screen. Making sure to be the one to crash into almost everything beyond the movie screen, Clark covered up Lana. They slide along the ground and halted, having smashed through some equipment. But Clark had made sure that he was the one smashing into the equipment, not Lana, because he was the one with the super strong resistance.The two got up quickly, Lana quickly spinning around.
"Clark, can feel anything broken?"
"No Lana. But you need to stay away from those exploding things. I'll try to find who was throwing those."
"Clark! Are you sure you're okay? You just smashed through all this stuff."
"As long as you're okay Lana, I'm fine."
Clark jogged toward the stairs to the catwalk, and ascended toward the top.Lana watched Clark run up the stairs, slowly shaking her head.
I don't know how you do the things you do Clark Kent, but I'm not going to let you go alone. Lana quickly trailed after Clark and up the stairs, but at a slower pace. She didn't want Clark to see her come up and the tell her to stay back on the floor.Lana pushed through a curtain, and ducked down. Farther out on the catwalk, Clark was moving toward someone. The guy who blew up the Talon.The stranger had short, spiky brown hair, and was built like Clark and almost as tall. He had a tan like Clark's, and wore a black tank top with a dark blue jacket over, as well as jeans and sneakers.Clark looked down for a few seconds, and started to wobble.
Oh no, if he looses his balance..., Lana thought worriedly. There were railing along the side of the catwalks, and the width of space was about five feet.The stranger started to speak.
"Clark Kent, ain't it? The farm boy, right? You got the hots for that Talon manager girl, Lana Lang. I know you do. She's a stuck up loser, and you, the quiet farm boy, probably has to get his mommy and daddy to help him with the little farm chores. Ha!"Clark shoved the guy with one hand, shoving him onto his back. Then he grabbed onto the front of his black tank top, and yanked him up so hard, that his tank top made a ripping sound.
"If you know what's good for you, then you'll shut you're mouth!" Clark flung the guy so hard that the front of his tank top ripped, and he sailed into the railing. The stranger groaned and got up.
"That was my favorite shirt, Kent. You're gonna get it asshole!" The guy pointed at his tank top, which part of the front had been ripped off, and then he pointed at Clark. With his other hand, the stranger curled it up, and then opened it, revealing to Clark a baseball-sized glowing ball of bright yellow energy.Quickly, the stranger threw the energy ball straight into Clark, blasting him off the catwalk, and into a free fall drop.
"Clark!!!!!!" Lana ran to the railing and screamed. Clark landed on some seats, and smashed them, while hitting the ground with a loud bang, and breaking part of the floor.
"Hah, Kent! Hope you enjoyed the ride! Hey, I've got another present for you, free of charge!" The stranger formed another energy ball.
"No." Came Lana's hushed whisper. The stranger's arm bent back, ready to throw the energy ball down at Clark. But Lana wasn't going to have it.
"Come on sissy, let's see what you could possibly do." The stranger kept his weapon, and started to laugh.Lana's foot shot out in a roundhouse, slamming the stranger in the side. He bent over at the waist from the blow. Lana quickly preformed an outside crescent kick, knocking the energy ball out of his hands, and away from Clark. It exploded on the ground.
"Hey, looks like the you actually know something."
Lana punched him in the jaw, and did a spin sidekick, knocking him backwards.
"Argh! You're going to regret doing this. Oh, yes, you are, bit---" Lana punched him again before he could finish insulting her. She spun and did another outside crescent, this time with more force. It hit the stranger across the face, causing him to flip onto the ground.Lana waited for the injured man to stand up. He started to form another weapon.
"Don't you dare, freak."
"Ooooh, is that a threat?" The stranger asked, as he spit out a tooth.
"Of course it is you stupid asshole!" Lana preformed a handstand, both of her legs locking in between the stranger's neck and shoulders. Willing herself to finish her move, Lana flung the stranger over herself with her legs. The guy slammed against the floor of the catwalk, and slid far down toward the end of the catwalk. He groaned, and didn't try to run away.Lana shot off into a sprint, hurdling over the guy, and skipped the last couple of steps on the stairs. She leapt through the hole in the screen, and took off down the aisle. Clark was standing up, brushing himself off.
"Oh, Clark!!" Lana threw her arms around him, and Clark hugged her back. After a few minutes, realization came back to her.
"Clark, are you unhurt?!"A/N: So, this is the start to Lana finally figuring out Clark's secrets. Next chapter will probably be shorter, and there might be a very unusual meeting between two characters. Hint: One of them is Lana. Please review.
