DEAR BOY

DISCLAIMER

My first ever Smallville fic. I didn't like the way they ended season four, so I thought I'd do a rewrite. Plus, I always thought that Jason's mom was way too touchy-feely towards him and this explores why. Smallville and its characters belong to the WB. Starts at the scene where Lex and Lionel are tied to the chairs. I also use some lines from that scene. I also ignore the meteor shower angle 'cuz I never liked the way they portrayed Jor-el in this series. Lines may not be verbatim, but are as close as I can remember.

CHAPTER ONE: CUTTING THE STRINGS

"I'll take care of Lana," Genievuive Teague stated. She began to leave, but her son Jason stepped in front of her.

"You promised me you wouldn't hurt her," he reminded her.

"How many times have you protected her? And is she grateful? How many times have you protected her just to have her choose Clark over you?" was her response. Jason's throat muscles twitched. A part of him knew she was right. He had protected Lana from her. And she had ended up in Clark's arms.

"Now, keep an eye on them and don't let them escape," Genievuive instructed.

"No." Genievuive froze as Jason pointed his gun at her.

"Jason, what are you doing?" she asked.

"I won't do your bidding anymore," he stated. "Now untie them," he continued.

"Well, look who decided to cut the strings," Lionel Luthor said in some surprise.

"Jason---" the woman began as she stepped forward.

"Untie them!" he barked. "What? You think I won't do it?" he asked fiercely. Lionel and his son Lex stared in amazement.

"Jason---" she tried again. She screamed as her son let out a shot to the side.

"Untie them, Mother," he instructed again. Shakily, the woman did as she was told. "Now...get out of Smallville...and never return," he told her.

"Jason," she said softly. She looked to Lionel.

"It appears you've worn out your welcome, Genievuive," Lionel stated. With no other choice, the woman left.

"You made the right decision, Jason," Lex stated.

"Yeah. Now I just have to explain everything to Lana," Jason declared with a heavy sigh.

"Tell her the truth," Lionel advised.

"If you want, I'll come with you," Lex offered.

"Thanks. But I think this is something I need to do myself," Jason determined. The trio walked off to where Lex had parked his car. In town, Lana Lang was at the talon, cleaning up when she heard the sound of a car. She looked up from the table she was cleaning just in time to see Jason walk through the door.

"Jason? What are you doing here?" she asked in surprise.

"Lana, I have to tell you something. Can we go somewhere private?" he responded.

"Yeah, sure," she answered. She led him to the backroom and closed the door.