Again I don't own any of these charaters, they are WB's.

A/N: I'm picturing the Batmobile as an updated version of the one used in the first Batman film. I've always liked that version of the car, I thought it just needed to be updated to today's standards.

Enjoy

Batman walks to the other side of the building, the same side that Clark had run up the fire escape from the alley and just...jumps off. Totally shocked, Clark runs to the edge of the building. Looking down he sees the Batman's cape spread like a parachute and then Batman lands safely in a black car. Clark now very interested jumps down next to the car, his feet hit the pavement cracking it a little.

Batman smirks ever so slightly when he sees the cracked street under Clark's feet.

Clark looks the car over. It is a sleek, black, most certainly a one of a kind vehicle. Fins are mounted on the back next to a huge opening in the rear of the car. It is very low to the ground, like a formula 1 racer. Wonder how he makes it over speed bumps?

Batman presses a few buttons and the car comes to life, raising itself a few more inches off the ground. Well there you go Kent, is there anything this guy hasn't thought of? Several screens light up. One showed the status of the car with readouts of the many features of the car. Another showed a satellite view of Smallville and the last showing police data, announcing that the cops were almost onsite.

"Time to go." Clark hesitates and then finally climbs in. The roof slams shut and batman pulls back on what looks like an airplane throttle. Clark is pushed back in his seat as the car roars out of the alleyway. Clark sees Lois, Chloe and Lex stare in awe as they literally fly past.

They headed down the street and quickly find themselves out of town.

"Where are we going?" Clark asks timidly

"Your home" The short reply came.

"You know where I live?"

"I know a lot about you, Lex wasn't the only one I was watching."

Clark shivered at the thought of someone else knowing his secret. Seems like the harder he tried to keep it a secret, the more bad things happen and the more people found out about his powers. He had a hunch that Chloe knew about his powers but just hadn't said anything yet.

Before he could follow his thoughts any further he found that they were pulling up to his parent's farm. Batman parked next to the barn somewhat out of the way. Jonathan and Martha came running out of the house.

"Clark…" Martha started before her jaw dropped at the sight of the Batman.

"Mom, Dad…This is Batman."

"I'm sure there is a logical explanation for this right Clark?" His dad asked, implying I sure hope you have a VERY GOOD explanation for this.

"I ran after a guy that had attacked Lex and I used my powers to capture him. Batman saw it all."

"Clark, you know better than that…" before Martha could continue, Batman finally spoke.

"Mr. and Mrs. Kent…"

"Please call us Jonathan and Martha."

Batman was a little shocked at someone actually interrupting him when he talked.

"Jonathan and Martha, do not be mad at Clark. He took out the assassin that was after Luthor without anyone being hurt. I think he should be commended. As for my seeing him use his powers, I think I know how to keep a secret." He said with a slight grin.

Turning back to his car, he pushed a concealed button on his yellow utility belt and the car vanished. Almost totally invisible except for a leaf that had fallen on the hood which batman swept away. Turning towards the house

"Let's move inside." Again not a request.

Martha went into the kitchen to make some tea for everyone. After starting the water boiling she brought in some cups and sugar. Seeing the Dark Knight sitting at her kitchen table would have made her laugh if she wasn't worried about what had already happened earlier that night. What did this mysterious man want with Clark? Why won't people just leave her Clark alone?

As in answer to her questions, Batman broke the silence.

"I know you are wondering why I'm here. I'm here because I see great potential for your son. He has great gifts and a willingness to help that is rare these days. I want to help. I want to train him."

Jonathan still looking shell shocked replied, "No disrespect…Batman...but how can we know that we can trust you with our son? The past few years have been hard because it seems like everyone is trying to get a piece of him. Some trying to expose him to the world, his father trying to take him over and make him ruler of the world and others trying to cut him up so they can see what he's made of. How are you different?"

"I don't…cause good people pain. I cause pain to those who would hurt good people."

"I think what my husband is trying to get across is, even though you know that Clark is special. What assurance can you give us that your intentions are for his best interests?"

Batman ponders that for a moment. You can almost see for a brief second, emotion in his lips as he puts together his thoughts.

"You can trust me because I have made a vow to help those who can't help themselves. To make sure that no one ever goes through the pain I have gone through." Batman stands and turns his back on the family at the table. "My parents were taken from me when I was young. More than taken, they were gunned down in the street in front of my eyes." Batman removes his cowl and turns back to the table, "I made a vow to them that no child would have to live through the pain I have been through. Clark will come to no harm by my hand. I swear."

"Bruce?" Clark says shocked.

"Bruce Wayne?" His parents catching on.

"Yes. Now you can trust me as I have to trust you. Here is the deal, I have already offered Clark an internship with my company. Clark if you decide that you want to take my offer, you will come stay with me and work with me in Gotham. If not, I have an office in Metropolis that you can work with and I have some connections at Met U that will get you in the door. The choice is yours." Reaching into his utility belt he pulls out an earpiece. "This is a secure communicator, it only connects to me. I leave tomorrow for Gotham, let me know your decision."

With that he pulled his cowl back on his head and was out the door before anyone could respond. They heard the car start and pull away from the house and he was gone.

The Kents were still talking when Lois came home.

"Family meeting at the Kents tonight huh?"

"Lois…we were just discussing Clark's plans for the summer and for school."

"I've decided to go to Gotham." His parents looked at him funny, but said nothing.

"Going to take Wayne up on that internship huh?"

"It's too good of an offer to pass up." Clark replied as he got up and started out the door towards the barn. Lois followed him.

"And just when we were starting to get along here."

"We were?" Clark turned back to her. Man she looks good in the moonlight…how can someone drive you crazy and look good at the same time.

"Sure we were Smallville. And fortunately for you, knowing that you'll miss me and all, I had already told my sister Lucy that I would visit her this summer. She lives in Gotham and is going to GU. So we'll only be apart for a few weeks and I'll probably see you in late June."

Lois turns to walk back into the house

That woman drives me crazy! Out loud he called back to her, "Great Lois…I ah…need to pack. So I...ahh...will see you then."

Great comeback Kent!