A/N: This story takes place after Clark and Lana's breakup in season 5 of Smallville. Season 4 for NCIS, post Day 9 of 24 and prior to season 1 of Chuck

The figure slowly advanced towards the house, keeping it's handgun out in front just as it had been taught. However, the figure had barely made it inside the house before it felt cold steel press against it's back.

"Drop the gun." The voice said, and the figure, a young blonde with brown eyes, complied, and did as the other person instructed.

"How about you drop yours too?" A second voice asked as it came around the corner, pointing it's gun straight between the other person's eyes.

"How about you all drop your guns and you tell me why the hell you're sneaking on my property?" Clark Kent asked as he entered the room, looking as though he had not a care in the world as he saw the three people standing there. Then again, why should he? He knew Kate Morgan, Sarah Walker and Ziva David quite well, having worked with all three on various occasions. At least that's what he told Chloe and Oliver, although he suspected both knew the truth. However, what was he supposed to do? Say that he had dated all three at one point or another, but that the now nineteen year old Kryptonian had broken it off due to the dangers of his life? No, it was easier to say he worked with them.

"Drop your guns or I put everyone of you on your ass, and you all know I can do it."

"So Clark, were you ever going to mention you dated two CIA agents?" Ziva asked, and Clark just shook his head.

"You know there are certain things I don't tell anyone. I haven't even told Chloe I dated you Zi."

"Knowing Chloe she already knows." Kate said before Ziva could reply, making the other two nod in agreement; Chloe was better than Tim McGee and as good as Chloe O'Brian when it came to computers and survellaince.

"So, let's get to the real question. What are you three doing here?"

"I got a note in the mail two days ago." Kate said, pulling the note out of her pocket.

I know where your family sleeps. Unless you want them to sleep forever, you will deliver a message. Tell Kal-El that secrets have a cost, and the time has come for him to pay the price.

"I got the same note." Ziva said, and Sarah nodded as she too pulled the note from her jacket.

"Who could possibly know my secret, never mind that I dated all three of you?" Clark asked.

Before the girls could respond, the phone rang.

"Kent residence." Clark said picking up the phone.

"I see my message was delivered."

"Who is this? What do you want from me?"

"I want you to understand that your secret comes with a price, and it's time for you to pay it."

"Fine, do what you want to me, but leave everyone else out of it! No innocents need to suffer for me."

"I wish I could. However, that would not make you learn your lesson. Your life means nothing to you, and that is to be admired. However, a price still has to be paid. Let this be your first lesson." There was a click as the caller hung up, and Clark slammed the phone down in anger. However, his anger evaporated as he heard a gasp from behind him. Ziva fell to the floor, her neck covered in blood.

"How is she Doctor?" Clark asked as the man exited Ziva's room.

"I'm afraid I can't divulge that to anyone but next of-"

"Doctor please."

"She's not well. She's slipped into a coma, and she's not even breathing. We're keeping her alive with a ventilator, but there are no guarantee's she'll make it."

"Can we see her?" Kate asked from beside Clark.

"Go ahead." The Doctor said, and the three walked into Ziva's room, Clark immediately collapsing into the chair at her bedside as he saw her. Her eyes were closed, and the only sound was the hum of the ventilator keeping the former Mossad officer alive.

"I am so sorry Zi. I tried to protect you, tried to keep you safe and I failed."

"Clark don't blame yourself. She wouldn't want that." Sarah said, placing a hand on his shoulder while Kate did likewise.

"I never stopped loving her. Or you two. I was just trying to keep you safe. I thought if I stayed away, kept you out of my life, then you'd be safe. I just wanted you safe."

"We know Clark, we know." Kate said as she wrapped her arms around the young man, Sarah doing likewise, and for several moments the room was silent save for the ventilator and Clark's tears. Finally Clark looked up, both girls seeing his sadness replaced by rage.

"Kate, call Chloe and get her to get my phone records. See if she can make an id on the voice, Sarah will you stay with Ziva?" He asked, and the woman nodded.

"What are you going to do Clark?" Kate asked as he stood.

"I'm going to tell Ziva's boss she's been shot, and then I'm going to find the son of a bitch who pulled the trigger. He's going to find out the cost of attacking my family.