Heroic Deeds

By Ayisha

Disclaimer: I don't own anything in the story. Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel characters belong to Joss Whedon. Smallville doesn't belong to me, either.

Author's Notes: Sorry it took me this long to upload. I've just been very busy. But thank you to everyone who has reviewed this fic. I really appreciate it.

Chapter 6:

Smallville, Kansas

"Your mother told me I'd find you here."

Clark glanced up from the book he was reading. "Lex? When did you come back from your business trip?"

Lex looked at his watch. "Precisely three hours ago." He roamed around the barn. "And since I'm on my way to town, I decided to drop by the Kent farm."

"Giving me a lift to town?" Clark asked.

"To The Talon, actually." Lex answered. "But apparently, you're busy with a book." He read the title. "Interesting. Since when did you start reading about dream interpretations?"

"Since I started having a lot of them," Clark replied.

"Want to tell me about it?"

"I wouldn't know where to start."

Lex shrugged. "The trip to town would be long. That is, if you're going."

Clark sighed as he closed the book. "I have nothing better to do anyway." He paused. "Besides, Lana's there."

Lex smirked. "Just as I thought."

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Buffy stared at the sign in front of her.

Wanted: Waitress

It caught her attention because of one thing. It didn't have any requirements. Which was a good thing because she didn't have any experience.

Not that she remembered, anyway.

Buffy frowned. She still couldn't understand why Lionel Luthor had wanted her to come to this small town in the middle of nowhere.

Smallville. The name sounded familiar. If only she knew why.

She had left Metropolis almost a week ago. She should feel happy that she was finally free. Free to do whatever she wanted.

Or most likely, to do what Lionel wanted.

He gave her a house to stay in but didn't give her a job. There has to be a reason why.

Did I ever tell you I had a son? What has that got to do with it? Buffy wondered. She didn't know what to make of Lionel. But her instinct is telling her to be careful around him.

And she's going to follow it.

With a sigh, she took one last look at the sign and entered The Talon.

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"A girl?"

Clark nodded. "Yeah. It wouldn't be weird if it wasn't for the fact that I've never seen her before."

"And you've been dreaming about her?"

"For almost a month now."

Lex was silent as he made the turn to town. "Some people say dreams are just a figment of our imagination. We dream because our mind tend to create images in our sleep."

Clark looked at him. "Do you agree with that?"

"I might. It depends."

"On what?"

"My beliefs." Lex replied. "We have our own explanations for everything. Such us who created the universe. There are different theories regarding that in science. But when it comes to religion, they also have their own explanation."

"So what are you trying to say?"

"We always try to find an explanation for the things that we find mysterious," Lex answered. "Only to realize that sometimes, it's better to just leave it alone."

"You mean to say that I should just forget about it?"

Lex parked his convertible in front of The Talon. "The thing you're looking for would come to you, Clark. You just have to wait for it."

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"Need some help?"

Lana Lang looked at the person in front of her. The girl had long blonde hair and blue eyes. She was a few years older than she was and she also seemed new in Smallville.

Buffy grinned at the brunette sheepishly. "I read the sign on the front door and I was wondering if the offer is still open."

"You're interested in becoming a waitress here?" Lana asked her.

Buffy nodded. "I just moved here and I'm looking for a job. It seems like this is the only thing that I can find."

Lana smiled at her. "Most people in Smallville either have their own farms or work for LuthorCorp."

LuthorCorp. Lionel Luthor.

"What's your name?"

The question caught Buffy off guard. I don't know. "Angelica McGregor." It sounded strange even to her.

"Angelica, I'm Lana Lang. I'm managing the Talon. And as you can see, I'm very short of staff." Lana extended her hand. "When can you start?"

"How about now?" Buffy said as her eyes roamed the place.

Lana beamed at her. "Great." Suddenly, the door to The Talon opened. "Well, you can take the orders of those two gentlemen who entered."

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As soon as Clark entered, he saw Lana serving cappuccinos to a couple of customers. She looked at his direction and smiled.

"Earth to Clark."

"What?" Clark said.

Lex chuckled. "You have it bad."

They took their usual seats and waited for someone to take their order. Preferably Lana.

"May I take your orders?" a new voice asked. Lana was busy that she didn't have time to talk to them.

Clark sighed. He felt as if the trip to town had been for nothing. He turned to the waitress to give him his order.

His mouth dropped open. Clark wondered if he was dreaming. It certainly felt like it.

The girl standing in front of him was the one from his dreams.