Chapter 7

"Clark he.."

"He what Emma did he hurt you?"

"He hit me and yelled at me and I was so scared. Don't take me back to him please."

"No you can stay here."

Lex wrapped his arms around Emma as she cried into his chest. Lex sat her down on the couch and brushed away her tears. He sat down beside her.

"I have to call your mom so she knows that you are here."

"Is she going to get mad at you again?"

"No I will explain things."

"What if Clark comes here?"

"Then I will make sure he doesn't hurt you. How did you get here anyway?"

"I ran."

"From the Kent farm?"

"Yes."

"Why don't you tell me exactly what happened."

"We were in the loft and everything was okay. Then something about Clark changed. He told me I had to call him dad and before he told me I didn't have to. Then he said that he wanted to show me something but I didn't want to go he was scaring me. I told him no and he got mad and yelled at me then he grabbed my arm and dragged me into the feild I got lose and that is when he hit me. He told me I needed to listen to him. Then I ran here."

"You didn't even know I lived here."

"I just ended up here I was hoping that whoever lived her would be nice. I'm glad it was you."

"I'm glad you came here but you really shouldn't go to someone's house when you don't know who they are."

"Okay I just wanted to get away from Clark."

"It's okay Emma."

"I don't like Clark. I want you to be my dad."

"Emma something happened to Clark you know that and I know that. You have to like him Emma he is your father. You have no idea how much you are like him."

"But I don't know him and he tells me what to do all the time."

"Emma don't you think you are exaggerating?"

"Maybe."

Lex stared into Emma's eyes she looked so tired.

"Are you tired?"

"Yes."

"I have a room for you. You can go to sleep for awhile and I will call your mom."

"Okay."

Lex led Emma up to a room he had made for her when he thought that she would be staying with him once Chloe told her that he was her dad. But now that he knew that he wasn't he couldn't change the room back he couldn't bare to think about it. He opened the door to the room and him and Emma went in. There were stuffed animals all over the room and her name was printed on the wall above the bed. Toys and books filled the shelves. He remembered when he had a crib in the room hoping Chloe would let him take care of her when she was a baby but she hadn't. He had gotten rid of all the baby toys and had gotten toys that Emma would like now that she was older. The room was painted yellow her favorite color and it had lilies on the walls. That was what her and Lex had in common they both love lilies. The bed blankets matched the wall he had them made just for her. Her pillow said Emma on it and was in the shape of a flower. The walls used to be painted pink but when he had told her that she loved yellow and lilies he had it repainted.

"Wow." Emma said

"Do you like it?"

"I love it you made a room for me?"

"Yeah. If you ever want to stay here with me you always have a room."

"I would like that."

"Good I will keep the room as it is then."

Emma went over to the bed and started pulling the covers down.

"Do you want something else more comfortable to sleep in the dresser has plenty of clothes in it."

"Yes please."

Emma followed Lex over to the dresser which matched the room too. He opened up the drawer where he had pajamas in.

"You can pick out whatever pair you want. I will be downstairs if you need me."

"Okay thank you Lex."

"No problem Emma."

Lex left the room and Emma stared at the pajamas in the drawer. There was tons she picked out some with apples on them and changed into them leaving her other clothes in a pile on the floor. She pulled open the other drawers curious to see what else Lex had gotten her. There was a drawer full of dresses and a few drawers filled with outfits. She closed up all the drawers and went over to the bed and got in she pulled the covers over her and fell asleep.

Lex called Chloe and told her that Emma was with him and she hadn't sounded very happy about that. Chloe said she would be there in an hour to pick Emma up. Lex sat at his desk and did some work and he checked on Emma before Chloe came in. Lex stared at her.

"Where is she?"

"Upstairs she is asleep."

"Why do you have her Lex?"

"Well it seems that Clark went ballistic and hit her."

"Clark would never do that."

"Well obviously he did. She came in here with tears and she looked scared."

"Take me to her so we can go."

"Well I would've expected a thank you."

"Why should I thank you?"

"I took her in made sure she was okay."

"Well thank you Lex. Now please take me to my daughter."

Lex led Chloe up the stairs and into Emma's bedroom. He opened the door and Chloe walked in. She stared at the room that was full of things Emma loved. She stared at Lex.

"You did all this?"

"Well not me technically I had people paint her room and bought everything."

"Why did you make a room for her?"

"I thought she was mine I thought that when you told her she would want to come over and sometimes."

Chloe felt guilty remembering what she had done to Lex and now looking at the room he knew how much he loved Emma.

"Are you going to tell me something Chloe?"

"What would I tell you Lex?"

"What happened to Clark why he acted the way he did today."

"I don't know what happened to Clark but he is fine now i saw him and he is sorry he ever hurt Emma."

"Yes about Emma how did she run all the way here from the Kent's?"

"I don't know."

"It's a pretty long run for a four year old."

"Maybe being scared just gave her an extra amount of adrenaline."

"And another thing she told me Clark hit her why doesn't she have a mark? I mean the way it sounded to me he hit her pretty hard."

"Lex stop okay I don't know."

"I think you do Chloe. You are keeping something from me and I am going to find out."

"I am taking Emma and going back to the house Clark is waiting."

"You are not taking her back to him."

"Lex he changed."

"No one changes that fast Chloe who is to say he won't hurt her again make her even more afraid of him?"

"Lex please just let me take Emma."

"No she has been through enough today she doesn't need to face the man she fears."

"She isn't afraid of Clark."

"That isn't what she told me."

Chloe tried to go over to Emma but Lex blocked her.

"Lex stop she isn't yours."

"I am not letting her go with you not unless you make Clark leave."

"Clark will explain things to her please just let me take her."

"She will just run away Chloe do you want that?"

Chloe pushed Lex away from the bed he wasn't expecting it so he moved easily she picked up Emma and held her.

"Stay away from Emma I will tell you when you can see her again."

"She wants to see me Chloe you can't just keep her away."

"Stay the hell away from her."

Chloe ran down the stairs with Emma and left the mansion. Lex felt awful 'Nice going now you can't see her.' 'I just wanted to keep her safe.' Lex fought with himself about what he had done.

Chloe brought Emma back to her dad's house she was still fast asleep when she brought her in. Clark stared at Chloe.

"We will talk in minute let me put her up in her room."

"Chloe are you mad?"

"Not at you."

Chloe went upstairs and tucked Emma in. Then she came back downstairs where Clark was. She sat next to him on the couch.

"She hates me doesn't she?"

"I don't think she hates you. You just scared her and I know you didn't mean it but Emma doesn't. She doesn't understand and I think you should explain things to her. Tell her that she has got your powers and you can help her control them."

"She super speeded to Lex's?"

"Yes and Lex is starting to notice she is different so we need to be careful."

"At least he called you."

"Yeah I am still mad at him though."

"Why?"

"He wasn't going to let me take Emma back here because you were here."

"Well I did hit her."

"I know but he still thinks that he can make the rules when it comes to Emma."

"Lex always wants to be in charge you know that."

"He isn't Emma's father we make the rules for her."

"I think he is having a hard time with this."

"Yeah you should've seen the room he has for her. I felt awful I still do I should've never lied to either of you."

"Chloe quit saying that I forgave you isn't that the only thing that matters?"

"Yeah. Can you stay until Emma wakes up so you two can talk?"

"Yeah mom won't mind."

"Good I don't think we should wait until tomorrow by then she will think of a million different things to say to you that you won't be able to say anything back because she has very intelligent ideas to say when she thinks about it for awhile."

"I wonder where she gets that from." Clark stared at Chloe with wide eyes.

"Don't look at me like that."

"I hope we can get past this tough time I want Emma to love me."

"She will Clark just give her time she doesn't like change she has to adjust for awhile."

"I guess she gets that from me."

"Yeah she gets a lot of stuff from you. You two are more alike then you know."

"Yeah I guess I will find that out in time. I will go check on her."

"Okay."

Clark went upstairs and opened Emma's door a crack he saw her sitting on the edge of the bed. He opened the door all the way and stared at her. Emma stared at him with scared eyes.

"Don't be scared I won't hurt you again I promise.."

"Why did you hurt me?"

"Before I answer that there are a few things I have to explain to you first."

"Like what?"

"You know how you ran to Lex's super fast?"

"Yes."

"Well that is one of your powers."

"Powers?"

"Yes you have super strength too."

"How did I get them?"

"From me I came here from Krypton that is my home planet but it was going to be destroyed so my parents sent me here and saved my life."

"So you are like an alien?"

"I guess you could call me that."

"So I am half alien?"

"Yeah but it isn't a bad thing."

"It's not a bad thing to be different from everyone else?"

"No."

"What else should I know?"

"Well I'm not sure if you have a weakness but I do green meteor rock makes me weak and you should stay away from it to just in case it makes you weak."

"Alright."

"The reason why I got so mean was because of red meteor rock it makes me become someone I am not and it makes me seem like an evil person."

"Will it ever happen again?"

"Maybe but if it does you just get some green meteor rock to make me weak and then the red meteor rock will go away."

"Is that what mommy did?"

"Yes."

"I'm not allowed to tell anyone about any of this am I?"

"No, no one unless me or mommy say it is okay."

"Alright."

"You are starting school tomorrow remember and I am going to take you there mommy got a job at the planet and she will be at work when you get up so I will be here okay?"

"Okay Clark."

"So are we good?"

"Yeah we are fine."

"Good I am glad and if you have any other questions about your powers just ask me."

"I will."

"Why don't you get dressed and I will be downstairs with your mom."

"Alright I will be down after."

"Okay Emma see you in a little bit."

Clark went back downstairs and smiled at Chloe.

"I am guessing she was up?"

"Yeah we had a nice talk. She isn't mad at me."

"That's good she might get mad at me when I tell her she can't see Lex right now."

"Why don't we wait until after tomorrow?"

"Why afraid that she will take it out on you?"

"Yes and right now we don't need any more problems in our relationship."

"Alright I will wait until tomorrow night."

"Thanks Chloe."

Emma started going to school and she mad new friends she was always afraid that something would happen and she would use her powers without realizing it. Clark taught her how to control them the best he could. Emma was in her classroom and everyone was singing happy birthday to her because it was her birthday. Then the principle called and said that Emma needed to come to the office for a few minutes. So Emma went to the office and smiled at who was standing there.

"Lex!" She said as she ran over into his arms and he picked her up.

"I couldn't miss your birthday know could I?"

"What if mommy finds out won't she get mad?"

"No I am only here to wish you a happy birthday and give you your birthday present."

"You aren't going to stay?"

"You know I want to but I can't."

"I know."

"Now you can't tell mommy or Clark that I was here and you can't show them my present."

"Alright I won't I promise."

"Good."

Lex set Emma down on the floor then picked up the present he had for her. She opened up the package and inside was a photo album. Emma looked through the pictures of her and Lex together.

"Thank you."

"No problem now get back to class."

"When will I see you again?"

"I'm not sure Emma."

"Why is mommy mad at you?"

"Because I did a stupid thing. Now please go back to class."

"Okay bye Lex."

Emma hugged him goodbye and then left. Lex watched her walk away he didn't know when he was going to see her again. He left the school and got in his car and went home. Emma went back into her classroom and put the present in her book bag. Then after school Chloe picked Emma up and took her home. When Chloe opened the door everyone jumped up and yelled.

"Surprise."

Emma smiled at them all there was Mrs. Kent, Clark, and Gabe. Emma walked into the house where a birthday banner was up. Chloe smiled at Emma.

"So were you surprised?"

"Yes."

"Come on Emma you got presents waiting." Clark said

Emma went into the kitchen and sat down.

"I will be right back my present is in the truck." Clark said

Emma opened up Chloe's present they were new clothes that she said she had wanted. Clark brought in a huge box into the kitchen and sat it down on the floor.

"Wow that is a big present Clark." Emma said

"It's from me and my mom."

"Clark I hope that isn't what I think it is." said Chloe

Emma went over to the present and tore it open not realizing that the paper had air holes in it. The present was a huge crate with a sleeping puppy in it.

"You got me a puppy?"

"Clark what did I tell you?" Chloe asked

"Why don't you take her out and play with her while I talk to your mom."

"Thank you Clark."

"You're welcome."

Clark went over to Chloe who looked very mad. They went upstairs into her room. Chloe shut the door.

"Clark I told you I didn't want her to have a puppy."

"Why not Chloe."

"Because she is to little and who is going to have to take care of it? I will tell you who me. I will have to wake up at night and take that dog out to go to the bathroom whenever it has too. I will have to clean up after it. I just don't have the time to take care of a puppy right now."

"Well if I lived here I would be able to help you."

"Yeah well you don't Clark."

"I think I know how to solve this problem."

"How?"

Clark stared at Chloe and he got down on one knee.

"Chloe Sullivan will you marry me?"

"Clark isn't this a little sudden?"

"I want to be with you and Emma I don't want to have to live in a separate house."

Chloe stared at Clark and smiled.

"Yes Clark Kent I will marry you. This doesn't mean I am over the dog though."

Clark took out a box and opened it and slid the ring onto Chloe's finger. He stood up and kissed her passionately.

"I don't care if you aren't over the dog."

"Good because it's going to take awhile. Now let's go back downstairs and spend time with our daughter."

Clark and Chloe went downstairs and found Emma in the living room playing with the puppy.
"Can I keep her mommy?"

"Yes you can keep her."

"Did you name her yet?" Clark asked

"I named her Lilly."

"Thats a pretty name." Clark said

"Is she the same kind as Shelby?"

"Yes she is." Clark answered

Chloe went over to Clark and took his hand she looked into his eyes.

"Shouldn't we tell them?" Chloe asked

"Yeah probably."

"Tell us what? Gabe asked

"Chloe and I are going to get married."

"Really that is great." Martha said

"Yes congratulations you two." Gabe said

"Thanks dad."

"I should get going though Clark do you want to come home or stay here?"

"I think I am going to stay here if it is alright with Gabe."

"It's fine with me."

"Alright bye everyone Happy Birthday Emma."

"Thank you for the present."

"You are very welcome."

Everyone said there goodbyes and then Martha left. Gabe went upstairs he said he had a hard day at work and he was tired. Emma was wearing herself and the puppy out running back and fourth around the house. Chloe and Clark were sitting on the couch watching Emma play with the puppy.

"I've never seen her so happy."

"Are you over the puppy thing then?"
"No not at all."

"Great."

After awhile Emma was ready to go to bed. She went over to Clark.

"Will you read me a story before I go to bed tonight?"

"Of course I will."

"I will be in my room waiting for you to get done."

"Alright baby see you soon."

Chloe went up the stairs and Clark heard the door close behind her. Clark picked up Emma and the puppy and brought them up to her room. He laid Emma down on the bed and covered her up.

"What story do you want me to read you?"

"The Little Engine that Could."

"I like that one too. Try not to bother me and mommy tonight we really want to be alone okay?"

"Okay I won't."

Clark got the book from her bookshelf and sat down in the chair by her bed. He read her the story and by the end Emma's eyes were closed. He kissed her forehead and whispered goodnight. He went over to the light and was about to turn it off when he heard Emma say something.

"What was that I didn't hear you."

"I said goodnight daddy and thanks for Lilly."

"You called me daddy?"

"Yes I love you a lot probably as much as mommy does."

"I love you a lot too. See you in the morning."

"Okay."

Clark watched as Emma closed her eyes again and wrapped her arms around Lilly. He turned off the light and closed the door and then he went into Chloe's room. She was already in the bed waiting for him.

"Why are you looking like that?"

"Like what?"

"Like you just found out something incredibly awesome."

"Emma called me daddy."

"She did?"

"Yes she did."

"No wonder why you look completely overjoyed."

"It felt so good when she called me that."

"I bet. Now are you going to leave me all alone in this bed?"

"No I wouldn't dream of it. It's been so long since we have done this."

"I know but we will never have to wait that long again."

"You are right about that."

Clark took off his clothes and got in bed with Chloe.

In the morning Clark and Chloe got up, got dressed and went downstairs. They saw Gabe in the kitchen but no Emma. Emma was an early bird and it was ten in the morning she should be up by now.