Chapter 1
Clark looked around his Fortress of Solitude. Nothing had changed in the barn loft his father had built him when he was younger. Everything in his world had changed. His father was gone and he had to live with the guilt that it had been his fault. If he had just listened to Jor-el earlier that year his father would still be with him. If he concentrated he could here his father last words as the life slipped away from him.
" Dad don't leave" screamed Clark at the fragile man in his arms. Jonathan Kent was ready to in embrace death full on for his son's life.
"It's my time Son," said Jonathan Kent opening his eyes to look at his son, his eye shining with pride for his son.
"No it isn't, this is my fault" shouted Clark.
"I love you, Son," said Jonathan taking his few last breaths.
"Clark don't let your true love go because if you do you will regret it for the rest of your life" said Jonathan and then he went limp in Clark's arms and Clark knew he was gone. His true father was gone and it was all his fault.
Clark had thought constantly back to what his father had said and he had not yet figured out whom he had meant. He suspected it was not Lana though because his true love had to be some one who accepted him for who he truly is and loved him for it.
Clark heard a thump as the front door of the barn opened.
Then he heard light footsteps coming up the stairs. He looked up to see to his surprise Ryan!
To be continued