Gone Until Now
Part 3
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Summary: After dealing with Lana's unwanted hitchhiker, Clark encounters more figures from the past.
After Zatanna all too happily helped him deal with Lana's unwanted hitchhiker in the form of Isabele Thoreau, something the woman herself was profoundly happy about for that matter, Clark had a short lived reunion with Lana. Whom had been none too happy with him and even slapped him before getting the Hell out of Dodge as Clark's life was far too much for her and she wanted nothing more than pure normalcy. Especially now that she was finally free of Isabele. At one time that probably would've bothered the Alien Hero but he'd grown up and had wished her all the best. He'd then endured a week of being Zatanna's Pack Mule as part of their agreement they'd made some time ago in the event he was forced to call on her in an emergency. Something he'd never thought he'd have to do but then Isabele had reared her head and left him little choice. Granted, being Zatanna's Pack Mule had its perks and Clark had only really complained in a half hearted manner. Of course the other boot would then drop in the form of Jonathan and Martha Kent during the weekend following being Zatanna's Pack Mule.
"Those who sacrifice freedom for security have neither, and while I did have some freedom, I wasn't truly free when I was with you two." Clark declared after listening to his dad's rant filled lecture that had lasted an hour.
Including his mom trying to lay a guilt trip on him. His statement effectively silenced his adoptive parents but he knew it wasn't going to last, especially where Jonathan Kent was concerned. "I hope the two of you get back home safely and if you'll excuse me, two members of the Elderly need some help crossing the street in Vermont."
And before either could say a word, Clark sped off. "Damn! I haven't seen ol' Stretch put the verbal smackdown so effectively like that in a good while." Declared Bart 'Impulse' Allen with a chuckle and getting an irate look from Jonathan while Martha shook her head at him in a disappointed manner.
"This isn't over." Jonathan said unhappily and stubbornly.
"Yeah, good luck with that."
Author's Notes: I actually had a different scene written out between the Kents but decided to do this one instead.