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Chapter 12

The Amulet

Lana couldn't believe what she was seeing. Her disbelief must have appeared in her face because the woman next stated.

"Lana, I'm sorry if frightened you, I mean you no harm."

" How do you know my name?" Lana asked.

"Oh, I know all of Clark's friends." The woman answered in a calming tone.

"I still don't understand, how do you know Clark?"

"Oh I'm sorry, I haven't introduced myself. I'm Laura, Clark's biological mother of course, I named him Kal-El but that name has since been changed."

"I hate to be asking so many questions, but how do you know me?"

"Lana when we found out that Krypton was going to die we wanted to save our son, so we sent him to earth. But we wanted be with him, so we programmed our personality into a computer system and a holographic projection to be released when he needed us. This was also programmed into the key and the cave walls. Kal-El has been there many times and has often mentioned you. So we know you pretty well. As well as your friends.

"But I'm not Clark so why are you speaking to me?" Lana asked.

"Because you are one of the chosen ones. We've seen how you are with our son, and we trust you. You may be one of the first but you won't be the last. Many other trustworthy ones will enter Clark's life."

" But I just learned Clark's secret. How can you already trust me?"

"My dear, I see your heart. Your stronger than you realize, you can handle this, and in time it won't seem like a burden.

Lana smiled. This was extremely weird, yet comforting. She liked Laura, she was gentle and kind and this led her to another question.

" Laura you don't seem to be anything like Jor-El why?"

" You mean what you've heard about him from Clark?" Laura replied, "Well no ones perfect. When the ship traveled through your atmosphere it was damaged. It scrambled my husbands programming. And all these years I've been trying to repair it. And I've finally finished. But no before he caused my son and you so much pain. That's why I haven't been able to show myself to him before now."

"But now you'll be able to?" Lana asked

"Yes, and I'll also have the chance to speak with your friend Chloe."

"What about Pete?"

"Jor-El will speak with him." Laura replied. "Do you have anymore questions my dear?"

Lana though for a second but couldn't think of anything.

"No." she answered.

" Well until next time." Laura replied.

With that the hologram faded and the amulet ceased to glow. Lana held the amulet in her hands and thought how her life had changed so suddenly. Literally over night. It wasn't horrible just different. Quite exciting actually.

Chloe had just fallen asleep when a bright light awoke her. Even though she was still groggy she knew whatever was now on her nightstand wasn't there before.

"What is this?" She asked herself when she picked up what looked like some type of necklace. When she did it glowed, and a kind looking woman appeared before her.

"No need to be frightened Chloe, I'm Laura, Clark's biological mother. I'm here to talk to you."

Chloe had seen some pretty weird stuff in her day, next to the fact that Clark was an alien this was at the top.

"OK," Chloe said when she regained her composure and was fully awake. No this had to be a dreaming she slapped herself to try to wake herself up but to no effect. This was defiantly no dream.

"How do you know my name?" Chloe asked.

"Oh, I know all of Clark's friends." The woman answered in a serene tone.

"But how do you know me?" Chloe asked still wondering how this woman knew her.

"Chloe, when we found out that Krypton was going to die we wanted to save our son, so we sent him to earth. But we wanted be with him, so we programmed our personality into a computer system and a holographic projection to be released when he needed us. This was also programmed into the key and the cave walls. Kal-El has been there many times and has often mentioned you. So we know you pretty well. As well as your friends.

"But I'm not your son so why are you speaking to me?" Chloe asked.

"Because you are one of the chosen ones. We've seen how you've protected our son, and we trust you. You may be one of the first, but you won't be the last. Many other trustworthy ones will enter Clark's life."

"Wow." Chloe said the Kryptonions were an advanced race just like the legend said. "You know, you seem nothing like Clark's made you out to be," Chloe continued, "he made his father seen like a monster I can't understand how you can be so different."

"Well Chloe, no ones perfect. When the ship traveled through your atmosphere it was damaged by all of the trapped radiation it contained. It scrambled my husbands programming. And all these years I've been trying to repair it. And I've finally finished. But no before he caused my son and you so much pain. That's why I haven't been able to show myself to him before now."

"This will defiantly make Clark feel better, now that he'll know the father he's know isn't really him." "You know," Chloe continued, " I've known part of Clark's secret for quit a while, and I hasn't been easy covering for him. And although I've convinced myself that my lips are sealed I constantly feel like I'm going to slip."

"You don't need to worry about that." Laura replied convincingly. "That nervousness will pass and so will the feeling that it's a burden. And with the blood of a reporter running through your veins you'll quickly identify who you can, and can't trust. Clark's secret is safe with you."

"Thanks, for the reassurance." Chloe said gratefully.

"Your welcome, until next time." With that she vanished.

Pete looked at his watch it was almost midnight. He was in the caves trying to understand all of the things that had happened in the past three years when he had known Clark secret. He still felt guilty for leaving Clark in the lurch for a year. I mean, for over 365 days he had no one to talk to except his parents; and that's fine but sometimes you just want to talk to your friends, he hadn't been there for that. Suddenly another beam of energy appeared from the darkness of the cave; only this time it materialized into an object on the ground. For a second Pete contemplate whether to pick it up or not, but soon his curiosity overrode his better judgment and he picked it up. As soon as he did it started to glow and then it projected an image of a man well along in his years, yet still having shocking green eyes. Pete couldn't help but think that he looked a lot like Clark. When the man spoke he put Pete's questions to rest.

"Hello Pete, I'm Jor-El, Clark's father."

When Pete heard this he was filled with anger and fright. It also appeared on his face, because Jor-El set his fears at ease when he said:

"I will not harm you, I am not the same Jor-El that you are acquainted with."

Pete was still skeptical.

"So how do you explain the last three years? You've made Clark's live a living hell! Plus how do you even know who I am?" Pete asked.

"Pete, when we found out that Krypton was going to die we wanted to save our son, so we sent him to earth. But we wanted be with him, so we programmed our personality into a computer system and a holographic projection to be released when he needed us. This was also programmed into the key and the cave walls. Kal-El has been there many times and has often mentioned you. So we know you pretty well. As well as your friends.

"But I'm not your son so why are you talking to me?" Pete asked.

"Because you are one of the chosen ones. We've seen how you've been a friend to our son, and we trust you. You may be one of the first, but you won't be the last. Many other trustworthy people will enter Clark's life."

"But I don't understand." Pete continued, "Clark's not one to lie unless there's a good reason. You've constantly ruined his life right when it starts getting stable. Why the sudden change?" Pete asked.

"Well Pete, no ones perfect. When the ship traveled through your atmosphere it was damaged by all of the trapped radiation it contained. It scrambled my programming. And all these years my wife has been trying to repair it. And she's finally finished. But not before I caused my son and you so much pain. That's why I haven't been able to show my real self to him before now."

Pete wanted so much to hate this man but he couldn't. And something was telling him that he wasn't lying. Jor-El continued:

"I wanted to personally thank you for being a friend to my son all these years. And please don't hate your self for leaving last year. It wasn't a weak move as you think it was. It showed strength to be able to know when to leave, when a situation-needed evaluation. And your back now aren't you? I appreciate that so does Clark."

"It's like you've read my mind! You're so different from the Jor-El I've known." Pete said.

"Do you have any more questions for me?" Jor-El asked.

" No, not at the moment, you've already answered all of my questions." Pete replied.

"Well until next time." Jor-El said. With that he was gone.

Clark was alone in the loft thinking over the last couple of days. Things were going pretty well. All of his friends knew his secret and didn't seem to care that he was different. Then all of a sudden the darkness of the loft was changed into a bright blinding light; and an energy stream came through the window and entered the toolbox that held the key. Soon the all familiar hum of the key filled the air. When Clark opened the box and picked up the key it stopped humming and two holographic images appeared."

"Clark it's so good to see you." They stated.