Chapter 5 is here!

Metropolis Restaurant

Clark and Lois are enjoying a romantic dinner in a very nice restaurant in Metropolis. They been together for about 5 months since there little incident with Lana. And for Clark, it had been the best 4 months of his life, aside from the absence of his father. That scar would never heal. But he was with an amazing girl who knew all about him, and things were so simple in his life. Plus, although she was everything he wanted, she was also the on person who challenged him. She didn't coddle him when he didn't need it, but she did when he did need it. She made him more of the man he hopes to be for the rest of his life, and hopefully it's with her. But he wasn't so sure sometimes. Not that there was anything wrong between them. But Clark was having really weird dreams lately where he has been hearing Jor-El saying that he is the light for human beings towards greatness, while seeing himself wearing a red cape, blue tights and red boots. As he hears hundreds of people screaming for the help of someone called "superman." But he has decided to ignore them lately.

For Lois, things were no different. She was so in love with Clark Kent, despite the fact his brooding still bothered her a little. But he was everything she used to think he wasn't, he was everything she wanted. He was strong for her when she couldn't be, he was always willing to sacrifice for her, always willing to be her rock. And although she would never say this to anyone, she liked it that way. It didn't hurt that he was, to her and many other women, a complete hunk.

"So Clark, what else do you have planned for us tonight. I mean first we went to see the musical I've been dying to see for the longest time. And by the way, don't repeat that I like musicals, bad for my rep as the tough queen." Lois warned.

"Of course not Lois, I would never dream of it." Clark said.

"Good boy." Lois smirked.

"Could make good blackmail material though, for the future." He said smiling. Lois just smacked him playfully on the arm. Clark just put up his hands in a surrendering notion.

"Anyway, as I was saying, what else do you have planned for us tonight?" Lois asked curiously.

"Now Lois, you wouldn't be trying to ruin the surprise now would you?" Clark asked with a smile.

"Okay, okay." Lois said.

Soon Clark paid for their dinner and they began to head out. After Clark opened up the door for her, Lois was shocked to see a horse-drawn carriage, with a roofless top so she and Clark could enjoy the night sky of the beautiful spring night in Metropolis.

"Oh Clark, you didn't have to do this." Lois said, touched by this surprise.

"I know, but I wanted to." Clark responded subtly. Lois just pulled him in for a kiss to show her gratitude. When Clark pulled away, Lois was surprised, he had never pulled away from a kiss from her before. Clark noted this and whispered in her ear, "We'll continue that in the carriage." Lois just eyed Clark seductively. They walked to the carriage and Clark held out his hand, "Madam, your chariot awaits." He said, trying to imitate a British accent.

Lois laughed and took his hand, "Thank you kind sir." She stepped into the carriage and soon Clark joined her. Once they were seated comfortably, the carriage began to move and Clark put his arm around Lois as she nestled closer to him.

After about a half-hour, Clark and Lois were about to step out of the carriage when Clark heard someone scream, "HELP! SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME!" with his super-hearing. Lois looked up at him and saw the worried look on his face.

"I know that look. Someone needs help don't they." it was more of a statement than anything. Clark just looked at her. "Well, what are you doing standing here Smallville, someone needs help!" she yelled at him. He smiled as he was about to super-speed towards the problem, but he turned around and gave Lois a big kiss. When he pulled back she told him, "Be careful okay." He nodded and took off.

When Clark arrived at the scene, he saw a burning building. He x-rayed the building to see that someone was still inside, most likely a child because of the small size of the skeleton. He zoomed in and began to walk through the fire to reach the scared child. When he got there, the girl seemed very familiar, and soon he remembered him from one of his dreams. He quickly pushed the thought out of his head for now as he grabbed the girl and zoomed out of the building, quickly bringing her to her parents. He put her in her father's arms as he looked at Clark gratefully. "Mommy, it's superman!" the girl yelled, making Clark's eyes shoot open, remembering that from his dream. "He walked through the hot orange stuff, you know the stuff you told me could hurt me and ran as fast as a doggy out of the building!" she babbled. All Clark could do was laugh nervously.

"Now honey, I'm sure your exaggerating. Now thank the nice man." the mother said politely.

"Thank you superman!" the giggle as she hugged him. Clark hugged back as the parents thanked him profusely. He took it with modest pride and soon headed back to Lois, with his clothes burnt and covered in black smut. She just looked him up and down and smiled.

"Even with all that on you, you still look so sexy." she said laughing. Clark smiled at her and gathered her in his arms, happy to see her again. But his face soon turned into a frown as he remembered how well some of the events in his dream matched what happened. First he recognized the girl from his dream, and she called him "superman," the name the many people in his dream screamed for help from. Lois noticed this and asked him, "What's wrong Clark?"

"I think we should go home, there's something I need to talk about with you and my mother." he told her.

Kent Farm

"So," Clark's mother began, "you've been having dreams where Jor-El is telling you that you are the light to lead mankind to greatness, while watching yourself flying over Metropolis in a red cape, red boots, and blue tights, while you hear people yelling for help from a guy called "superman." Clark nodded. "And you recognized the little girl you saved tonight as one of these people and she called you "superman." Martha repeated. All Clark could do was nod again as Lois held his hand and Martha sat across from them.

"Mom, the last thing I think all of this is, is a coincidence. What if it's some sort of premonition. What if that is what my biological father sent me here to do, lead mankind to greatness." Clark suggested. Lois rubbed his hand reassuringly as Martha soon became suspicious at hearing the name Jor-El.

"Clark, we can't make any assumptions, you know what Jor-El has been like in the past. He has caused nothing but pain to this family, and I do not trust him." Martha said firmly.

"But mom, even dad said I should not run from my fear of why Jor-El sent me here, and that I should confront it." Clark reminded her. Martha just eyed him, studying his face.

"If it's any help," Lois began, "I think Clark should see what his biological father is up to. Whatever does happen, he can't control the decisions Clark makes, the final decision of what he does with his gifts is up to Clark." Lois reminded both of them. Clark just squeezed her hand and smiled at her. Then looked back to his mother.

"Alright Clark, I'll let you go and see what Jor-El has in store for you, than we can see what we are going to do from there." Martha told him. Clark nodded, with a small smile on his face.

Later that night, Martha went up to bed and Clark and Lois went out into the loft and cuddled together as they watched the stars. Lois was leaning back against Clark with her head on his chest as he wrapped his arms around her small waist protectively.

"What do you think Jor-El wants with you?" Lois asked him.

"I don't know," Clark answered, "but whatever it is, I know I have to face it sooner or later." he finished with s hint of worry in his voice.

"Clark, I can understand why you would be worried about going to see Joe-El tomorrow, but I want you to know that whatever happens, me and your mother love you and will always be here to help you. Even if we aren't, you can always talk to your father, he will find someway to contact you. Trust me, my mother always did." Lois assured him. Clark just turned Lois to face him as he cupped her face.

"Do you know how lucky I am to have you Lois, you make every moment of my life so much better." Clark told her in a voice barely above a whisper. Lois just smiled and kissed Clark passionately and he was glad to return the gesture. After a moment, Lois pulled back.

"Make love to me Clark." she suggested boldly. Clark's eyes shot up as Lois continued, "It's just I don't know what will happen to you tomorrow and if God forbid something does go wrong or we have to be apart for a long time, I just want you to go knowing how much I love you, and that I got a chance to be with the man I've loved more than any other in my life." Lois told him honestly. Clark just smiled at her and took her up into his arms and laid her down on the couch in the loft and he kissed her.

The next morning, Clark woke up to a naked Lois in his arms. He then recalled there previous night together. They had made love three times and each time was more amazing, pleasurable, magical, and so full of love than the first. He cherished the memory as he quickly pried himself from her grasp and got dressed. He then covered her with a blanket. After that he sat and watched her for a few minutes before placing a small and tender kiss on her lips, making sure not to wake her, and said, "I love you Lois Lane, and I always will, no matter what." With that, he super-sped out of the room, ready to face his destiny.

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