Heritage
Clark turned when he heard his mother's scream. He looked and saw his father lying on the ground. He hit super-speed and was at his side in an instant. He took his father into his arms and ran towards the hospital. Even with his super speed he felt at if he was running at normal speed.
Even as he ran to the hospital, Jor-El's words ran though his brain. Someone he cared about was going to die. Why because he still had some unknown destiny to fulfill. Jor-El told Clark that he loved him. If that were true then why did Jor-El put Clark through hell?
Clark ran into the hospital.
"I need so help." Clark said. A Doctor ran over to Clark. He looked at Jonathon and then at Clark.
"Someone get this man to a room he's had a heart attack." the Doctor said. Clark let the nurses take his father to a room.
"Is he going to be okay?" Clark asked.
"I don't know yet son." The Doctor said. Clark walked into the waiting room and sat down. He was in shock, his father was in a bed dying and there was nothing he could do about it. Martha walked in a moment later and went to her son and hugged him.
"Everything's going to bee okay sweetie." Martha said trying to reassure herself as much as Clark. Lana took Clark's hand and squeezed it to let him know that she was here for him. She had done this before with Whitney and now she had to go through it again with his father.
"I'm going to see if I can find anything out." Martha said then she walked away. Clark watched his mother walk away. He wondered how he was going to tell her that he was responsible for his father's death.
"Are you alright?" Lana asked.
"My father's going to die and it's my fault." Clark said.
"Clark you had no idea that this was going to happen." Lana said.
"He knew, he told me I just tried to forget about it." Clark said.
"Who know?" Lana asked.
"My father." Clark said.
"It's going to alright." Lana said.
"I have to go I have to leave." He said and then he walked out of thee hospital.
Lex stood near the landing pad for the helicopter and waited. He knew that Dr. Milton Fine was coming to talk about his supercomputer. According to Fine his computer was going to change the way cities handled their public works. It would also make Lex Corp billions of dollars both legally and illegally. He heard Mercy's cell phone ring and she answered it.
"One moment." she said then she tapped his shoulder.
"What?"Lex said.
"Someone named Jonathon Kent from Smallville has had a heart attack." she said. Lex nodded, in the past that would have meant something to him. He would have sent the best heart Doctors and specialist to Smallville to help. That was the past.
"Send flowers and a card."Lex said.
"Right." Mercy said.
The helicopter came to a soft landing and Lex walked over to it. He opened the door and out stepped Dr. Milton Fine. Fine was about average height and just into his thirties. He had brown hair and green eyes. He was very refined person and very smart. The rumors were that Fine was even smarted than Einstein. Which was why Lex hired him.
"Dr. Fine, welcome to Metropolis."Lex said.
"I've to Metropolis before nothings changed not yet anyway." Fine said.
"I think your right."Lex said.
"Is everything ready?" Fine asked.
"Yes, we're waiting for you."Lex said.
"Then let's start this show." Fine said.
Lex, Fine and Mercy walked down from the roof to the pressroom. Along the way Fine filled Lex in on what he had been working on and when they could get things moving. They entered the room to a light applause. Fine and Mercy took their seats behind Lex. Lex went to the podium and quieted the crowd down.
"I'm glad to see that all of you can make it here today. Today marks a new beginning for this city. A rebirth if you will, as you are about to find out all of our public works will be managed better that they ever were before. No more having to wait for the lights to turn back on after a power outage, no more bad phone lines. Even the police of this city will be more prepared to help its citizens. And now ladies and gentlemen, Dr. Milton Fine."Lex said. Fine stood up and shook Lex's hands and then went to the podium.
"Thank you Mr. Luthor. What Lex has said is all true; the city will be a much better place once the computer is up and running. First of all I think that you should meet the system. This ladies and gentlemen is Brainic. He is the world's first ultra supercomputer. He can do billions of things in a second. He can detect anything and everything, from AMT transactions to sending the fire department to a call. Life in this city will change for the better." Fine said. Lex stood up and went to the podium.
"Any questions?" A hand rose. Lex almost tried to ignore it but he knew that it would not work. She would still ask her question. He pointed to her.
"How do you know that this machine of your won't take over thee city?" she asked.
"Excuse me Miss, what is your name and who do you work for?" Fine asked.
"Lois Lane, Daily Planet. Now don't avoid my question." Lois said.
"Miss. Lane, Brianic has a fail safe that will shut it self down if it try's to take control and if that does not work. Then you just pull the plug." Fine said.
"That's enough for today thanks."Lex said. Fine and Lex headed off thee stage. Lex whispered something into Mercy's ear. Lois was about to go back to the Planet when Mercy came up to her.
"Miss Lane, Mr. Luthor would like to see you." she said.
"Great." Lois said.
Mercy led Lois into Lex's office. She looked over the place and shook her head. Lex's style had not changed since the last time she saw him. Mercy took her seat near Lex's desk.
"What are you his secrtary?"Lois asked.
"Oh so he needs a bodyguard now." Lois said.
"From what Lex has said that farm boy stole Lex's girl." Mercy said.
"It was the other way around." Lois said. The door opened and in walked Lex, he went to the bar and poured himself a drink.
"Lois it's great to see you again."Lex said.
"Can't say that I feel the same way." Lois said.
"Still think that I tried to kill you and Chloe I see."Lex said.
"That's because you almost did." Lois said.
"Why did you ask that question today?"Lex asked.
"I just think that the people of this city need to know that you almost ruined Smallville."Lois said.
"Ruined, I saved that town."Lex said.
"Then the three psychos that were looking for someone call Kal-el, never mind that they almost destroyed the town." Lois said.
"Lois, they kidnapped me and said they were going to kill me."Lex said.
"Come it's like you say your Lex Luthor,the world fears and respects you. But there's one person I know that will never be afraid of you." Lois said.
"Let me guess. Clark Kent?"Lex said.
"That's right." Lois said. Then she turned and walked toward the door.
"I don't know if you heard about it but, Jonathon Kent had a heart attack, he might die. I was going to offer my helicopter."Lex said.
"Go to hell Lex, You've cared about the Kents."Lois said then walked out.
"Is she right are you scared of Clark Kent?" Mercy asked.
"I'll squash that farm boy like a bug."Lex said.
Martha went into the waiting room and found Lana, Pete and Chloe.
"Where's Clark?" She asked.
"I don't know where he went." Lana said.
"Why would he leave?" Martha asked.
"To find some answers." Chloe said.
"Where would he go?" Martha said.
"The caves." Chloe said.
"I better go get him." Martha said.
"Let me go get him, you stay with Jonathon." Chloe said.
"Sure." Martha said. Martha watched as Chloe left to find her son.
"How's Mr. Kent?" Pete asked.
"It's almost time." Martha said.
Chloe could hear Clark yelling in the cave. She walked in and went to the chamber.
"Jor-el, Why are you doing this?" Clark said. "I know you can hear me answer me." Clark waited for a reply. He got none.
"Don't do this to him, take him instead." Clark said.
"Clark?" Chloe said.
"Go away Chloe." Clark said.
"Clark it's time." Chloe said. Clark dropped to his knees, tears running down his face. Chloe ran to him and took him in her arms.
Martha walked into Jonathon's room. He was in his bed and hooked up to machines. He smiled weakly when he saw his wife. Martha went to his side and held his hand.
"Hey you." He said.
"Hi."Martha said.
"Where's Clark?" he asked.
"Chloe went to go get him." she said.
"Martha do you remember what we talk about when we found him?" He said.
"Yes I remember." Martha said.
"Then it's time Martha, for him to do what he came here to do." Jonathon said.
"I don't want to let him go." Martha said.
"We promised, Martha, we would let him go." Jonathon said.
"Okay, I'll let him go." Martha said.
"You now Martha, I've never been afraid of a lot of thing. In fact I'm not afraid to die. But you want to know what I'm afraid of?" He said.
"What?" she asked.
"That I failed as a father." Jonathon said.
"No, Jonathon you did a great job raising Clark. I look at him and see you." Martha said.
"I Love you, Martha" Jonathon said.
"I love you too Jonathon." Martha said. The door opened and Clark walked in.
"Hey son." He said.
"Hey dad." Clark said.
"I'll leave you two alone." Martha said. Then she walked out.
"Dad I'm so sorry." Clark said.
"You did nothing wrong son." Jonathon said.
"If Jor-El let me die this would not have happened." Clark said.
"Don't worry about that right now son. Do you remember the talk we had when you wanted to play football?" he asked.
"How could I forget."? Clark said.
"What did I say?" he asked.
"I was meant for greater things than playing football." Clark said.
"That's true son. You have to find out what that is. But I want you to know that I'm very proud of you." he said.
"Dad…"Clark said.
"Clark you will never be alone. I'll be with you everywhere you go and every thing you do." he said.
"Dad." Jonathon said.
"The father becomes the son and the son becomes the son." Jonathon said.
"I love you, dad."Clark said.
"I love you son." Jonathon said. Then Jonathon closed his eyes and passed.
Clark walked out of the room. His mother and friends were waiting for him.
"He's gone mom." Clark said. They hugged and the tears flowed.
TO BE COUNTIED….