AN: Sorry it's taken so long. I kept writing and writing trying to finish the chapter but it wasn't finished and it was getting kinda long. So i decided to cut it in half this is the second to last chapter of this story and i'm in the beginning of writing the second story. Sorry again for it taking so long. Thank you very much to Jo Harv and Jade for reviewing and sorry Jo Harv but Chloe won't be in LaPush til the next story but i'm writing it now so i hope to put it up soon. Oh I almost forgot thanks to everyone who put this on their story alerts.
Chapter Five: All of Accelerate and part of Calling
Chloe spent the next two weeks running around everywhere. Occasionally she would help Clark with research and in turn he would help her study. Not that Chloe had ever even needed his help, being nearly a genius, but she wanted to keep up appearances. Then there was the time spent with Lana and Pete studying for finals, her helping them. And since she has stopped trying to convince Lex that Helen was bad news he had asked for her and Lana's help with the wedding plans since Helen was constantly gone. Not to mention that she had to pack for her move, run back and forth to La Push to help makeover her new room, and make sure that her transfer went through without a hitch. Then there was the time spent gathering evidence against Lionel and Helen which was turning out to be a lot. Not only were there videos and tape recordings of the two together intimately and plotting but she found out that Lionel and Helen had their own individual devious plans for Lex.
Currently Chloe was in her room finishing up an essay, ignoring her phone that had been ringing off the hook for the last 30 minutes. Luckily she had just finished up by saving it and printing it off when her door burst open.
"I knew we'd find you in here. What are you doing Chloe? You promised to help me set up the perfect birthday surprise for Clark." Lana exclaimed as she dragged Chloe away from the computer.
"And it's the last Saturday before finals. We should be soaking in as much relaxation as we can before the week of hell." Pete exclaims bursting through the door after Lana. "Come on let's go to Metropolis. We can decide what to do for Clark while blowing off some steam."
"If we're going to Metropolis to blow off some steam shouldn't we invite Clark?"
"We can't invite Clark along when we're supposed to be deciding what to do for his birthday."
"Lana we already know what we're doing for Clark's birthday. Lex is throwing Clark a small birthday party at his house and you were going to bake Clark a cake. I think you should go over at midnight like you said you wanted to. So let's go steal Clark away from his chores and start relaxing."
"Perfect! You're a genius Chlo. Let's go grab Clark and head to town." Pete says. "Hey do you think baldie would let us steal his limo?"
"Aww how sweet you're inviting Lex to come. Great I'll call and invite him." Lana smiled sweetly as she pulled out her cell and called Lex.
"Lana no wait you can't call Lex."
"Pete get over it. We're inviting Lex. He's not his father. And he was only 10 when his dad screwed over your family." Chloe punched Pete in the arm as she herded her two friends out the door.
"Ok perfect thanks Lex." Lana's smile was huge as she turned to face Chloe. "So Lex is coming to pick us up. He's taking us to the movie premiere tonight and shopping before. We're gonna be staying at the Hilton Towers. I'm so excited."
"Alright let's go crazy these last few days before….before finals start." Chloe started to tear up a little.
"Don't get so emotional on us Chloe it's just finals, we'll survive. You know you'll pass with A plus pluses."
"Yeah I got nothing to worry about. You on the other hand…you'll be lucky to survive with your brain unfried." Chloe smiled softly. 'I'm really gonna miss them, Jacob. Only a week left till I leave Smallville behind.'
'I know you'll miss them but you can always go back for a visit. Or keep in touch by phone or email.'
"You're right, but I'd better make the most of this weekend I'll talk to you tomorrow ok Jacob?'
'Course, have fun Chloe, no pouting or moping.'
1am Wednesday March 19th, Chloe's house
"So how'd it go?" Chloe asked Lana as she snuck into the house an hour past midnight.
"Hmmmm, oh it was so sweet. We kissed just after he blew out his candles." Lana said dreamily. "Oh umm are you ok with me talking to you about this? I mean are you over Clark and ok with me and him dating?"
"Lana, I'm the one that told you to go for it with Clark and helped you figure out what to get him. " Chloe smiled and gave Lana a huge hug. "I may not be completely over Clark but I'm fine with you two being together. Also there is something I need to tell you. Something important that I've been putting off telling you, Clark, Pete, Lex and well everyone until after finals."
Lana took in Chloe's hesitant stance and the way she was biting her lip and began to worry a little. "Chloe what is it? This seems big."
"It is Lana, it is big. You have to promise first that you won't tell the others until I'm ready. I mean you have to swear to me as my friend and as my sister that you won't tell them." Chloe said fervently.
Lana was in slight shock at how serious Chloe was. "Of course Chloe. I swear on our friendship and our sisterhood and my family that I won't say anything until you're ready."
"Ok… alright so umm I guess I should just say this quick, pull it off fast like a band-aid. I'm leaving Smallville, I'm moving to La Push, Washington to live with my cousin and uncle. And I'm leaving Sunday evening right after Lex's wedding."
"But…leaving…what…WHY? Is it because of me, I know I'm a little much at times. Or Clark is it because of Clark? Or me and Clark? Why are you moving?" Lana was crying a little at the end of her stuttering sputtering questions.
"Yes and no. I'm not leaving because of one person or one thing. Well no that's not exactly true, I'm moving because of me." Chloe grabbed Lana's hands to get her attention and offer comfort. "I'm not the person who I want to be. I haven't been for a while and I can't blame that on anyone but me. Yes other people helped contribute to it but I let it happen and continue happening and I need to get away from Smallville."
"You promise to keep in touch don't you? And as your sister I expect daily updates on how you are. Or at least an update every 3 days. And you have to come back and visit. You can't stay away forever. And you can't forget about me." Lana laughingly said with tears in her eyes still.
"Lana I will keep in touch on a regular basis, and come back to visit. And there's no way I could forget you or your attempts at cooking." Chloe and Lana shared a laugh as they remembered the many disastrous attempts at cooking. Lana's tears had finally dried so Chloe gave her a hug and stood up from the couch. "We should get to bed. It's late and we've got all those place cards to personalize."
Lana hooked her arm around Chloe's as they walked up the stairs. "I'm gonna miss you Chloe, but if moving will make you happier then I'm happy for you."
"Thanks Lana, that means a lot. Alright well goodnight."
"Night."
Chloe didn't go straight to bed after she said goodnight to Lana. She still had to finish her side project and the wedding was only a few days away. Chloe had a folder filled with pictures, printed out conversations, bank statements, eyewitness accountings and a list of times and places Lionel and Helen had met. She had worked hard to gather the information and hoped it would be enough for Lex. Tonight she had snuck into Helen's office and taken Clark's blood from her fridge. Unsure of how to destroy it or if she should Chloe hid the vial away with the key to the cave in her jewelry case. What was worse was that she had found more proof against Helen in her office.
Chloe already knew that Lionel was planning on using the honeymoon he had gifted Lex as a way to try brainwashing Lex. However Helen had her own plan completely. She had already bribed the pilot and built a device that would sabotage the plane. The pilot would plant the device and together he and Helen would parachute to safety leaving Lex in the plane to crash. Helen was using the honeymoon to kill Lex and leave her rich.
After looking over all the papers again, Chloe stashed the flash drive with all the documentation in her jewelry case, packaged up one copy of the papers, audio and video tape in a large envelope and the other in one of her boxes. Chloe quickly marked the envelope as urgent and ran over to Lex's mansion. Quickly finding his briefcase she placed the envelope on top of the marriage certificate. Lex was sure to find it before the wedding, now all she could do was wait.
Wednesday, March 19th, Talon
Clark's Birthday 2 days before Rehearsal Dinner, 4 Days before Wedding
"FINALLY we're done! Argh are your hands cramping? I think mine are." Chloe banged her head on the table a little hard causing it to crack. 'Oh crap, don't laugh but I cracked a table with my forehead.'
'That's hilarious! Why are you hitting tables with your forehead anyway?'
'I was exhausted and banged my head on the table. We finally finished all the personalized place cards. Guess this means I've got his strength, that's gonna be a fun one to figure out.' Chloe rolled her eyes as she hit her forehead on the table again but much softer. "Why were we the ones filling these out? Who was the crazy person that decided to have the names written on the cards by hand?"
"We are filling them out to help Lex, and I think it was Helen that wanted them filled out by hand." Lana said absentmindedly at she packed the place cards away. When she finally noticed the crack in the table she had a puzzled look on her face. "What happened to the table?"
'Don't kill anything or anyone else today.'
'That's going to be hard, especially after spending the last 3 hours filling out these cards for the wedding I hope doesn't happen.' Chloe looked up at Lana then the table then back at Lana. "I really don't know, it must be faulty or something. I banged my head on it and it cracked. I mean look at that!"
"That's really weird. I'll have Clark throw it in the dumpster later. Thank God it didn't break completely." Lana picked up the boxes with the place cards before she and Chloe walked to the counter. Lana walked behind it and began making their coffee's.
"So what are you and Clark doing today? Horseback riding? Hanging out in his loft? Making out anywhere and everywhere?" Chloe teased as Lana handed her coffee to her.
"Well actually we are going on a horseback ride and picnic at 1 when he's finished chores. Then I'm bringing him back to Lex's for the dinner/birthday party." Lana began playing with the lid of her own coffee while not looking at Chloe. "So ummm I was thinking that we should throw a party Saturday, a going away party for you. Invite everyone to a party to tell them that you're leaving. Go out with a bang."
"I'm not sure about that. Maybe I should tell them before and then invite them to a party or I tell them and then after I leave the room you propose throwing a party for me. Don't you think that would be better than just springing it on them at a party?"
"Yeah you're right. So are you going to tell them later today or tomorrow or Saturday?" Lana asked as she rounded the counter and walked with Chloe to the front door.
"Well I was originally going to tell everyone Saturday and leave after the wedding on Sunday. I didn't want to distract you guys from finals. But everyone is finished so I guess I'll tell them today. I think Clark and Pete are already there helping Lex with something. We can kill two birds with one stone, drop off the name cards and tell the boys." Chloe held the door open for Lana, who instead of going through turned to look at Chloe. "What?"
"You're really leaving. I mean you're not going to be here when the Kent's baby is born, or for the spring formal, or prom or graduation. We won't have lazy Saturday's anymore. Or argue over who gets the bathroom first. You won't be there in the morning getting that first cup of coffee or your fifth here once school is out. No more homework mini study groups. You won't be here anymore…" Lana began crying openly so Chloe wrapped her in a hug and quickly moved them to the side parking lot where the car was.
"Lana it's ok. Calm down a little. Look I will come back to visit, I'll email all the time and you can call me whenever. It's not the end of the world. Things are just changing."
Lana cried for a few more minutes before slowly stopping. She looked up at Chloe with a watery smile before attempting a laugh. "Oh god I can't believe I just did that. It's just it hit me really hard that you are moving away and just how much things are going to change. I'm sorry for blubbering and making a scene. I'm just really going to miss you."
"I'm going to miss you to Lana. Now come on let's get to the mansion before the gossip does." Chloe laughed as she opened up the car.
"OH that would be a horrible way for the guys to find out about it. You'd better pull a Lex." Lana said climbing in and putting on her seat belt.
"Did you just say I'd better pull a Lex?"
"Well yeah, drive like a bat out of hell 20 times the speed limit." Lana responded. "I'm really surprised he hasn't been in more accidents the way he drives."
Chloe couldn't help bursting out into laughs as she proceeded to do just as Lana said and pulled a Lex to get to the mansion as fast as possible. They jumped out of the car and rushed inside, not even bothering to knock. As they headed towards the study, the butler John stopped them.
"If you're looking for Master Lex and his friends they are in the ballroom."
"Yes we are. Can you show us the way?"
"Of course, follow me please ladies." John quickly led them through a maze of corridors and hallways until finally stopping in front of two large ornate doors. "Just through these doors, have a nice day."
Lana looks over at Chloe nervously before opening the doors with a large fake smile plastered on her face. "Hey guys! Lex I brought the place cards, Chloe and I just finished them up."
Lex smiled nicely and walked over to the table Lana was setting the box of place cards down on. "These are great, thank you Lana, Chloe."
Chloe exchanged a quick look with Lana after gauging whether or not the boys already knew her moving news. Smiling wide she called Clark and Pete over with the wave of her hand. Once the boys were both there she just launched right into it. "So I wanted to let you guys know that I'll be moving to La Push, Washington during the Spring Break. And it's just me Dad's staying here and Lana is going to keep staying with my Dad. I'll miss you guys a lot but I think it's the best place for me right now."
"That's not funny Chloe." Pete pouts while Clark just stands there open mouthed. "You can't be leaving! What about the Torch? Annnnd, and your wall of weird? You wouldn't just leave them behind."
"Pete I really am moving. I'm leaving the Torch and Wall of Weird in yours, Clark's and Lana's hands. And it's not like I'm moving to the moon just to Washington. I'll always be just a phone call, email or plane ride away."
"Wow I'm stunned Chloe, you must have been planning this for a while. What made you decide to move and especially in the middle of a semester?" Lex asked softly.
"I only decided for sure a few weeks ago but I've been thinking about it since last summer. I miss my cousin and my mom. I mean I know she's in a coma but I would really like to be closer to her and visit more. And Jacob is my best friend, he's practically my twin." Chloe tries to gauge the boys' reactions. "As for moving in the middle of the semester, when I decided to move I wanted it to be as soon as possible. Besides I'll get a two week spring break. Forks High School runs a week behind us."
"Ummm congrats? I'm not really sure what to say. I mean I'm totally torn between happy for you and sad that you're leaving." Clark says looking unsure.
"It's a good thing Clark. And like Chloe said she'll still be in touch." Lana says taking Clark's hand in hers.
"I'll even provide the free flights." Lex offered with a laugh. "I mean what good is a private plane if I never use it right."
"You can count on me taking you up on that offer frequently. Now does it have to be to Forks to be free?" Pete joked playfully punching Lex in the arm.
"Very funny Pete! And thanks for the support guys, it does mean a lot to me." Chloe said wiping away a stray tear. "Now are you guys finished setting up for the rehearsal dinner? Or do you need some female advice?"
"As much as we appreciate your advice ladies I believe we have finished setting up? Unless you see something out of order for the rehearsal dinner?" Lex said fake smugly crossing his arms over his chest. Both Pete and Clark smiled and copied him.
Lana and Chloe exchanged looks before slowly walking around the room very carefully examining each table and wall decoration. "So the flowers will be arriving Friday?"
"Do you have a chart for the seating arrangements yet?"
"Who's going to be placing the seating cards?"
"Do you have the gifts already ready?"
"Where is the drink station?"
Lana and Chloe fired off coming back to face the boys. Pete and Clark looked overwhelmed but Lex just smiled. "Yes the flowers arrive Friday at noon and will be set up by the florists. I still need Helen to confirm a few last minute seating arrangements but it's almost ready and I'll have the staff here or the florists place them. The gifts will be presented before the dinner and there is a drink station in each corner. Are you satisfied?"
"Very! Alright kiddos I need to meet up with the Principle to turn in my keys and get a paper copy of my transcripts. Clark can you give Lana a ride? Thanks bye." Chloe smiled as she quickly left the room. 'Now's a good time for Lana to spring the idea of a party on them. And I really do have to meet with the Principle.'
'Smooth Chloe. So any new powers or is it still just the strength, flight, laser eyes and super senses?'
'You forgot speediness!' Chloe laughs. 'And still just? Those are some scary things on their own let alone combined.'
Jacob laughed before he asked. 'So is Lana springing her idea of a party on the guys now?'
Chloe extended her listening to hear Lana's conversation even as she walked out the front doors of the mansion.
"Well we can't have the party here if it's tomorrow night, but we could have it here if it is Saturday night." Lex's voice carried easily to her ears.
"Where else would we have it?" Pete's voice joined in. "This is the hottest spot to have it. I mean there is the Talon."
"It's kind of hard to choose between those two options. I mean Lex your place is kinda awesome but Chloe is a coffee fanatic sooo…." Clark said with a laugh.
"Ok so basically it comes down to what day we want to have it right. Saturday's are too busy to close down the Talon. And Thursday would work at the Talon but not for here." Lana added.
Chloe then tuned them out and went back to talking to Jacob. 'Yeah they are in full party planning mode. I should stop by the Kent's and tell them goodbye. And find out if dinner for Clark is still on.'
'Of course it's still on but I'll let you go Chloe. Talk to you later ok?'
'Alright Jacob I'll talk to you later. Bye.' Chloe climbed into her car and started it. As she was pulling out she almost missed hearing Pete call to her as he ran after her car. Stopping she waited for him to run up to her window.
"What's up Pete?" Chloe asked rolling down her window.
"Can I get a ride home with you? Lex has to finish up some work before he has to go meet up with Helen and I really don't want to intrude on Clark and Lana's day date."
"Yeah sure…" Chloe waited for Pete to run around the car and get in before asking. "I thought he had to do chores before the date though?"
"He did them before coming over here." Pete said while buckling himself in. He was quiet for a few minutes as Chloe drove out onto the main road. "Are you really ok with Clark and Lana dating? I mean you've liked Clark for a long time."
"Honestly I am really ok. A relationship between Clark and myself would never have worked out. On top of his not trusting me, he's hurt me far too many times for us to be more than just friends. Add onto that his epic crush on Lana and we were doomed. Besides after I decided to move, I helped push the two of them together." Chloe smiled over at Pete as they pulled into his driveway. "Thank you for being concerned for me though. You're a great friend. And I'd love for you to come visit during the summer."
"With cue ball offering free flight's you can count on it!" Pete leaned over and wrapped Chloe in a tight hug. "I'm gonna miss you, Chlo! I just can't believe that you're moving!"
"You know it's for the best Pete. I'll miss you too but I just can't stay here anymore." Chloe pulled back from the hug and pushed Pete towards the car door. "Now out of my car before you make me cry. I'll see you in a few hours at Clark's party ok."
"Alright! Drive safe Chloe." Pete quickly climbed out of her car and ran to the front porch. He gave one last wave as he entered his house.
Chloe smiled as she returned the wave then turned her car around and headed to the Kent's. The drive only took a few minutes and as she stopped in front of the house she could hear the two eldest Kent's talking in the kitchen.
"I don't trust her, Martha! Why did she keep his blood?"
"I don't trust her completely anymore either. But who else are we supposed to go to about the babies? What if they're different? We don't know what exactly the ship did to me when it healed me. They could be perfectly normal or like Clark." Martha cried a little. "And to be perfectly honest I really don't think that the ship is safe in our storm cellar anymore. I don't know if there is a safe place for that."
"I know, I'm sorry we shouldn't be fighting like this. I'm just a little uneasy that's all."
Chloe had listened to the whole conversation as she walked up to the kitchen door. Trying to keep a straight face she knocked on the door. Martha looked slightly upset but quickly pulled herself together.
"Chloe, what are you doing here? Clark should be over at Lex's if you're looking for him." Martha said smiling warmly. "But you can come in if you want."
"I actually just came from there and I came to talk to you two." Chloe said smiling. "Are you ok though? You seem upset."
"It's just hormones dear no need to worry. Would you like some coffee? Or pie or both?" The older woman smiled as she led Chloe into the kitchen, moving to get the coffee and pie when Chloe nodded. "Jonathan did you want more coffee as well?"
"I'm fine dear. So Chloe how did you do on your finals?" Jonathan asked standing across the counter from her.
After Martha had set down her pie and coffee, Chloe smiled and took a bite before answering. "I'm positive I aced them. This pie is delicious as always Mrs. Kent. Thank you."
"You said you came to see us Chloe. What about?" Martha asked.
"Well….You and Mr. Kent are like parents to me so I wanted you to hear this from me first." Chloe looked a little hesitant. "I'm moving away to live with my cousin in La Push, Washington. I'm leaving after Lex's wedding."
"Oh this is sudden. Why are you moving?" Martha asked leaning back into her husband for support. Chloe had been a big part of their son's life for the past 4 years and so a big part of theirs.
"I've been thinking about this for a couple of months but made my decision a few weeks ago. A lot has happened that I can't really explain but I think it would be best for me if I left Smallville for a while. Plus my cousin has been bugging me to move there since before I can remember. It's also close to my mom."
"We'll miss you Chloe. And we're always here for you no matter what." Jonathan told her coming around the counter with Martha to give her a hug.
"You make sure to call once a week. I want regular updates on how you are doing." Martha informed her.
"I promise to keep you updated. I'll miss you both too." Chloe said wiping a tear away. "I have to go to the High School before the principle leaves I need to turn in my key and get some papers from the school. I'll see you both before I leave though, promise."
"You'd better young lady! You're a part of this family you know." Jonathan told her.
"Will you be able to come back this summer?" Martha asked.
"Of course! I have to be here when the Kent family gets larger." Chloe said as she hugged them both again before moving to the door. "Thanks for always being there for me!"
"Always, Chloe." Martha said with tears. Jonathan nodded at her with a smile on his face but tears in the corners of his eyes.
Chloe left the house quickly moving to her car. 'I'd better come back later to get that and hide it.'
'Hide what? And where are you coming back to?'
Chloe carefully drove down the driveway to the main road before merging with it. 'The Kent farm to get the space ship. I'm thinking of leaving a note written in Kryptonian telling them that it's safe and hiding it in the caves. There are a few hidden and protected rooms there.'
'Why didn't you just tell the Kent's what happened to you? I know you wanted to. Then you wouldn't have to go through all this you could just tell them.'
'If I told them I'd have to tell Clark and I really don't want to deal with that right before I leave. Clark isn't ready for the truth about me or his past. And if I told the Kent's they would tell Clark. Ugh when did my life get so complicated?'
'I think it was around the time you got downloaded with alien knowledge and abilities. Besides you've never had that uncomplicated a life. I mean come on Chloe, we've had this mind meld thing since we were toddlers.'
'Yeah yeah I know. Well only a few more days are you and your dad ready to be living with a girl again?'
'Not really but since it's you I think we'll be ok. Did Lois call you yet?'
'No, why would Lois be calling me? What did she do this time? Is the General pissed?'
'I don't think it was what she did so much as it being the last straw. She gets into trouble once every three days and I think Uncle Sam is just completely fed up with her. I don't think she's taking it to seriously though.'
'She never does. Where will the General ship her off to? I mean she's already in military school pretty much.'
'I'm not sure. But be prepared for her call. She was mostly joking with me about what happened but I could tell she was a little worried about what he would do.'
'Alright thanks for the heads up. So did your dad tell you the plan?'
'You mean the surprise plane ticket that your Dad paid for so I could fly out?'
'Yes, are you excited? They're letting us drive back alone across 7 states. ROAD TRIP!'
'Of course I'm excited. You're finally coming to live with me and I get to go on a road trip with you while skipping school. But why is he paying when you can just run me out there?'
'He doesn't trust these new powers just yet. Plus I think he wanted to have proof of how you got here in case anyone asked. Are you going to be ready so early tomorrow?'
'Yes well maybe. I should probably go to bed soon. We've got a long drive tomorrow way to freaking early in the morning and then I've got a long flight after that.'
'Dad and I will be at the airport to pick you up and you can meet my friends at the Talon. Go get your beauty sleep.' Chloe laughed at Jacob's grumble that had immediately followed her last statement.
'You are such a brat. I'll see you tomorrow!'
'See you then. Loves!'
'Yeah yeah Loves back.'
Chloe's day finished fairly quickly. She turned in the keys to the school and Torch office, picked up her transfer papers, made copies of them then went to Lex's to help decorate for Clark's party with Pete, Lex, her Dad and the Kent's. Lana arrived with Clark less than an hour later and they spent the next few hours having a fun low key party. When everyone was busy Chloe snuck out and sped over to the Kent farm. It took barely a second to grab the ship, leave a note written in Kryptonian and take it to the caves. Instead of trying to open one of the secret rooms Chloe dug down and buried the ship about 50 yards into the earth. Making sure that nothing looked out of place and that even with her X-ray vision she couldn't see it Chloe smiled and headed back to the party. No one had even noticed her absence, probably because she was gone for 5 minutes tops.
Chloe and her father left around 9 and headed home. Clark said he would bring Lana home later. She didn't have much left to do when it came to packing since she could everything she was taking in her car with room to spare, so she spent the rest of her time just watching TV with her Dad. Chloe said goodnight to her Father around 10 and headed up to bed. With a secret smile she grabbed her pajamas and went to the bathroom to take a shower. Yet another thing checked off her list. Now she just had to hope that Lex used the information she gave him about Helen or at least read it before the event.
AN2: So what do you think? Jacob is heading to Smallville, for a very short period of time, but still there will be actual CHloe Jacob face time instead of brain time. Hehe anyways please review.