-1Chapter 6- Home sweet home
Clark was awake before the morning crew came knocking on his door. By the time the knock did come he was dressed and packed.
Clark left his room with his bag over his shoulder. The others were already awake and ready to go. A bag for each of them waited by the door. Clark dropped his with theirs and joined line-up.
Oliver walked out of his office dressed in his own combat clothes. The others were dressed in their outfits and Clark in his cameo.
"Morning troops. We leave shortly, are you ready?" Oliver asked.
The group nodded simultaneously and saluted. "Alright then. The van is waiting. We would go by chopper however Lex has the skies watched. Best bet is to go by land. Clark can I have a word? The rest, dismissed." Oliver said.
Clark stepped aside as the rest grabbed their bags. Victor grabbed Clarks and nodded to him. Clark watched as they left.
"I know this mission is going to be hard for you and even harder to stay in the shadows." Oliver said.
Clark nodded, "Don't worry sir, I'll keep my emotions in check and stay away from family and friends." Clark said standing tall with his hands behind his back. He needed to be professional about this no matter what.
"I'm glad to hear that although that won't be needed. Clark, you have the freedom to go back home and see your friends. Lex will be busy trying to figure you out that we'll be able to work in the shadows of your resurrection." Oliver said.
Clark furrowed his brows in thought and confusion. "So I'm supposed to walk right up to my friends and parents? How will I explain it?" Clark asked.
"Simply tell them the military brought you back to life. You're allowed to tell the truth, however keep your abilities a secret unless you trust them enough to tell them. I know some of your friends are trust worthy." Oliver said.
Clark nodded just staring at the wall. How were his parents going to react, how was Lana and Chloe going to react?
Oliver motioned to the door and they made their way to the van. The others were already strapped in and waiting. The van was constructed differently than a normal van. The back seats were lined against the wall facing each other. Only way in was through the back which Clark and Oliver climbed through. Clark had room next to Victor and A.C. while Oliver joined Bart and the bags.
"Alright listen up. Once inside Smallville we will only use codenames. Each of you has a goody bag located under your seats. Every secret agent has his toys." Oliver said smiling to Clark.
Clark reached under his seat and pulled out a thick bag. Inside was a COM link that was worn on the ear. A flash drive for uploading files off a computer. Along with a few other goodies such as an envelope full of cash, fake ids, and a pair of glasses with a computer inside the lens.
"Take care of your toys and spend your cash wisely. Halfway we'll stop. Flash and Clark will run ahead. Headquarters will be located in Metropolis. Flash and Clark will be the only ones in Smallville until enough information has been acquired. Let's be careful and hopefully stop this madman before damage is done." Oliver said.
The rest of the ride was quiet as the group prepared. Clark and Bart went ahead and put on their COM links. Clark had his bag ready and his cash in his inside jacket pocket. The fake ids were in his bag, along with the flash drive. He had on his glasses which didn't look bad on him.
The glasses were actually cool. He could pull up files on Lex, Lana, Chloe, and anyone else he may need to. It also had a connection to visually connect with any of his comrades.
The van pulled over and Oliver opened the back door. Bart jumped down first and Clark followed.
"Alright Kal, I'll race you." Bart said. Clark smiled while Bart super speed away. Clark followed leaving the van and the others behind to follow.
Within minutes he was back in Smallville and stopped right at city limit. Bart was waiting for him leaning against the "Welcome to Smallville" sign.
"Nervous?" Bart asked standing up and walking over.
Clark stood looking at the rows of corn with a feeling in the pit of his stomach. "Yea."
Bart clapped him on the shoulder. "Don't worry, where to first?"
Clark snapped out of his gaze finally hearing what Bart was saying. "We go home. Follow me."
Clark zipped off in the direction of the Kent farm with Bart hot on his heels.
Clark stopped at the end of the driveway looking up at the old yellow house. The farm seemed to be in good shape. The fields looked healthy and the tractor sat outside in pristine condition. Dad still hadn't gotten a new one.
Clark x-rayed the house to see his mother and father eating dinner in the dinning room.
"You going to be okay? Need me to go with?" Bart asked.
"I'll be okay. I just never thought I'd be able to see them again." Clark said.
Bart nodded and waited for Clark to tell him what he was going to do.
"I'll go inside. It'd be best if you waited in the barn. Upstairs is my old loft, no one will see you up there." Clark said.
Bart nodded and touched his shoulder in understanding before speeding into the barn.
Clark speed up to the back door and stopped before turning the knob. He could hear his parents talking.
"So how did the chores go today?" Martha asked.
"Their going fine. I'm just tired is all." Jonathan said.
"You should get some hired help." Martha said.
"I've already told you dear, I don't need hired help." Jonathan said.
Clark turned back and saw Bart watching him from the barn doorway. He couldn't back down now, not when the mission relied on him getting close to Lex. First step was to talk to his parents. With a deep breath he turned the knob and opened the door.
"Hey! Who gives you the right to barge…?" Jonathan said standing from the table. Martha turned in her seat and stared open mouthed at her dead son.
"Clark?" Jonathan asked.
Clark nodded and stepped further into the kitchen. Jonathan walked forward and grabbed Clark by both shoulders. Martha stood from the table and took a few steps forward.
"It really is you. How?" Jonathan asked.
"It's a long story." Clark said.
Martha fainted as soon as she heard him speak. Clark super speed over and caught her before she hit the ground. Jonathan turned and gapped at what he saw. "How?" He muttered in shock.
Clark carried Martha over to the couch and laid her down. Jonathan finally snapped out of shock and grabbed a dishtowel and wetted it with cold water.
Clark kneeled as Jonathan joined his side applying the towel to Martha's forehead. "Care to explain?" Jonathan asked.
"The military." Clark said as Martha began to wake up.
"The military? What they faked your death and lead us to believe you've been dead for two and a half years? How could you do that to your mother and I?" Jonathan asked helping Martha to sit up.
"Clark? It really is you?" She asked reaching up and hugging him.
Clark closed his eyes as his mom wrapped her arms around him and squeezed him tight. "Yea mom, it's me." He said.
"I want some answers." Jonathan said standing. Martha let Clark go and sat back on the couch. Clark stood and faced his father.
"I did die." Clark said. Jonathan lost his stern look and Martha gasped. "The military dug up my grave and used my body in an experiment project that reanimates the dead and enhances their natural abilities. If it works right." Clark said.
Jonathan looked confused and Martha sat shocked. "So you were brought back from the dead by the military with super powers." Jonathan said.
Clark nodded, "Basically."
"What are you doing here then?" Martha asked.
"My mission is top secret and I can't risk the information leaking. However I am home for the time being." Clark said.
Jonathan gripped his son by the shoulders again. After a second of looking him in the eyes, he gave him a huge hug that he'd wished he'd could give him one last time.
Martha joined in and Clark smiled until he saw Bart through the doorway. "Um, I should let you know I have a comrade with me."
Martha and Jonathan broke apart from Clark. Bart super speed up next to Clark and waved to Martha and Jonathan.
"Wait? You're fast like Clark?" Jonathan asked.
"Actually, I'm only super fast like Clark. He has a lot more up his sleeves. However no one is supposed to know I'm here." Bart said.
"Only super fast?" Martha asked.
"Yes mom. I have the abilities of super speed, super strength, x-ray, heat vision, invulnerability and flight." Clark said.
Martha was speechless and Jonathan began to pace around the living room.
"You can't be hurt?" Martha asked.
Clark nodded and watched his dad pace.
"Flight and strength? Heat vision and x-ray?" Jonathan muttered under his breath.
"Yes dad." Clark said causing Jonathan to jump.
"You heard me?" Jonathan asked.
Clark nodded and Jonathan finally sat down.
"I don't believe it." Jonathan said.
Clark stood still and allowed the news to settle with his parents.
"So you're back in town to stay?" Martha asked.
"Actually no. I don't know how long I'll be in town but I am allowed to be back." he said with a shrug of his shoulders.
"What's that suppose to mean?" Jonathan asked.
"Well, Mr. Kent. Clark is back to just be Clark not super soldier. Not to mention we were tired of seeing him moping around all sad and missing everyone." Bart said.
"Who are you?" Martha asked.
"Impulse and Clark is known as Kal-el. However he's not really under cover so he's just Clark until we need him." Bart said.
"So then why are you here if your suppose to be under cover?" Martha asked.
"I'm here to keep an eye out on Clark here. Make sure he doesn't get into much trouble. Not like anything would hurt him." Bart said.
"Okay then. You're more than welcome to stay here. In fact the loft is still in useable condition unless you prefer the couch?" Martha asked.
"Barn is fine. Thank you Mrs. Kent." Bart said.
"Any friend of Clark is welcome here. Oh my!?!" Martha said gathering the full attention of Clark and Jonathan.
"What?" Clark asked.
"What about your friends? Chloe, Pete, even Lana?" Martha asked.
Clark's face fell as he turned away. He didn't know if he was ready to face them.
"That could be a problem explaining. After all Chloe and Pete like to stop by and help with the farm. They'll see you if your not careful, unless your ready to see them?" Jonathan said.
Clark picked up a photo of the side table of him and his group of friends. It was him, Pete, Chloe and Lana back in sophomore year before he and Lana began to date.
"I can handle it. I'll look for them tomorrow after I finish my chores." Clark said.
"Chores?" Jonathan asked.
"Yea. I have my chores to do around the farm. Did you think I'd come back and not help out?" Clark asked with a smile on his face.
"Wouldn't think any less of you son." Jonathan said.
"Speaking of being back home, we didn't touch anything in your room and it looks like you'll still fit into your old clothes." Martha said.
"That's a comforting thought. I've been itching to get out of these military clothes." Clark said. Both of his parents laughed at Clark's humor.
"Never had that problem myself." Bart said fixing his red and yellow jacket.
Clark just laughed along with his parents at Bart's comment.