Hey guys so here it is the Last Chapter of this story But don't fear i'm plotting out the sequel and hope to get it up soonish. I still need to finish Love Potion 9 though so i'm going to try to finish that first. Well i'll probably work on them at the same time.
Ok so thank you to everyone who has put this on story alert that means almost as much as a review lol. Thanks to lildevil0644 and BrightStar for reviewing here's the next chapter. Big thanks to Jo Harv, so when i first started this i really was going to have her just say 'buh bye losers' or something along those lines as she left but it changed in my head. My muse seems to do that to me a lot. Thank you brightcat12 for your review, Chloe is going to fall for someone in Forks because i've got plans for lex's love life in washington.
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Chapter Six: The rest of Calling and Exodus
Thursday, March 20th, Talon
Day before Rehearsal Dinner, 3 days before wedding
"It's too early! Why did I have to come with you to work Lana?" Chloe whined for the 8th time that morning.
"Because I needed a ride to work, you needed coffee and your dad is going to pick you up here on the way out of town to get your cousin. Besides its like 11am! Definitely not too early." Lana laughed.
"Any time before noon on a non-school day is too early!" Chloe pouted.
Clark came breezing into the coffee shop and headed straight to his girlfriend giving her a kiss before sitting next to Chloe at the counter. "So I just heard from Lex that Dr. Walden woke up from his coma. But apparently he's gone a little over the edge. He started freaking out and was going crazy about the caves and not being able to go in them. They had to sedate him."
"Well that guy was always wound just a little too tight." Chloe commented from around her coffee cup. "I had better get outside, my dad should be here any minute. I'm just going to leave my car here so you can use it if you want to Lana. You still have one of the spare keys right?"
"Yeah it's on my key ring. Will you be coming back here or going home after you pick up your cousin?"
"Coming back here, Dad will drop us off. Hopefully everyone can be here to meet him." Chloe said with a smile before heading for the door. "See you guys later."
"Bye Chloe. See you in a few hours!" Clark yelled back to her while Lana just waved.
Chloe could see her father's car but he was still about half a mile away, so she just sat on the bench out front and waited for him. She couldn't help but hear Clark and Lana's conversation.
"It's a good thing we decided to have the party Saturday night. Now she can hang out with her cousin and we can include him in the surprise." Clark's voice drifted out to her. "Did you find someone to cover for you?"
"Yeah Sarah said she'd take my shift. So I've got the decorations covered, Pete has the music cover and Lex said he'd provide the food. No what exactly are you good for?" Lana's teasing laugh filtered out to Chloe and she could help but laugh too.
"Hey that's not fair! I…I…I contribute!" Clark's semi hurt voice reached Chloe's ears.
"Of course you do, don't worry I know exactly what you're good for. You'll be putting all the decorations up where I tell you to! Hehehehe." Lana must have kissed him or he kissed her because the sounds of a make-out session quickly filled Chloe's ears. Luckily her father had just pulled up so Chloe grabbed her things and rushed to the car blocking out Lana and Clark's voices.
"So you ready to go pick up Jakey?"
"You know he's not a little kid anymore Dad, he doesn't really like being called Jakey."
"Soooo do you think Jake would be ok?"
"Yeah I'm sure he'd be fine with Jake."
The rest of the ride to the airport was filled mostly with silence and the car radio. Gabe dropped Chloe off at the terminal and began circling the while Chloe went to find Jacob. 'Ok where are you?'
'Plane just got to the gate we haven't exited yet. Chillax. So did you tell Uncle Gabe not to call me Jakey? Better yet will he listen?'
'I did and you've got a 50/50 chance he won't call you Jakey. Did you check any bags?'
'Nope just have my big backpack. They're letting me off now where should I meet you?'
'Just keep walking and you'll see me! Dad's circling near the baggage claim.'
A few minutes later Chloe spotted Jacob at the top of the escalator. A huge smile filled her face that matched Jacob's smile. Jacob didn't wait for the automatic steps to carry him down he quickly ran down them dodging people. Chloe rushed forward to meet him and he picked her up in a huge hug. It was a weird feeling when the two were finally together again. It was like coming home, feeling so relaxed and comfortable.
When they finally let go of each other Chloe linked her arm with his and led him outside. "I'm so glad you're here! It means that it's really real. I'm leaving Smallville and I don't think I could do it without you. I really think I'd chicken out if you weren't here!"
"Well then it's good I'm here, cause I'd have to kick your butt if you suddenly decided not to move. Besides it'd break my dad's heart he's been looking forward to having a girl around the house to spoil." Jacob joked as they waited on the sidewalk outside. "Is that Uncle Gabe's car there?"
"Yeah that's him. Thank god we didn't have to wait long. Come on it's a long ride back to Smallville and then my friends will probably want to meet you." Chloe said pulling Jacob along to the car.
"Do I have to? I'm exhausted." Jacob whined.
"Yes, Jake you do. Look I'll make sure it's quick and get you a coffee. Would that help?" Chloe begged opening the door to the backseat of her father's car.
"Not really but I'll go for you. Besides YOU are the coffee fanatic not me." Jacob teased as they got in the backseat together.
"Hey what am I a chauffer now?" Gabe asked from the front seat.
"Yes you are." Jacob laughed. "Drive James!"
"Yes James. Take us to the Talon." Chloe joined in the laughter.
"Right away Madame and Monsieur." Gabe said with a fake accent causing them all to bust up laughing.
The drive back to Smallville was filled with laughter and lots of talking. Most of it was external but some of the conversation was strictly mind to mind between Chloe and Jacob. It only seemed like a few minutes later that they were pulling up in front of the Talon. Chloe leaned forward and gave her father a kiss on the check before pushing Jacob out of the car.
"We'll see you in an hour or two Dad. Do you want me to pick up anything for dinner or are you going to take care of it?"
"I'll get some pizza's and see you two when you get home. Have fun." Chloe climbed out of the car and after she had closed the door waved as her father pulled away. Chloe grabbed Jacob's arm and together they walked into the Talon. There at the counter were the very people she was looking for. Lana was behind the counter working while Pete, Clark and Lex all sat on the stools talking.
Lex was the first to see them since he was the one mostly facing the door. "Chloe you're back already. This must be Jacob. Hello my name is Lex Luthor it's nice to meet you."
"Hi, nice to meet you too. Chloe talks about you guys all the time. So let me guess behind the counter is Lana Lang, then you must be Pete Ross," Jacob pointed to the middle seat where Pete sat. "Which means you are Clark Kent! Nice to meet you all."
Pete reached out a hand and shook Jacob's vigorously. "It's good to meet you too. Chloe is constantly talking about you."
"Ok now you're just exaggerating. I do not talk about him constantly." Chloe smiled. "Just every now and then."
"Chloe even I've heard a lot about your favorite cousin Jacob." Lex laughed. "But enough teasing, did you want to get a table and visit for a while or would you rather go home and rest?"
"Well we came here to visit so let's visit!" Jacob looked around the room and found a large enough table for them all. "So I hear you're getting married on Sunday Lex? How long have you been together?"
"Just a few months actually. Will you and Chloe be staying for my wedding or do you have to leave before?"
"We have to leave before the ceremony actually. Sorry Lex." Chloe supplied. 'I really don't want to be here to watch this farce of a marriage. I've done everything I can to let him know the truth.'
"Well you must come to the rehearsal dinner tomorrow night. Chloe and Gabe and Lana and well everyone will all be there anyway. I'd be honored to have you there."
"Thank you Lex I'd love to come. I didn't bring anything that I could wear but I'll try to scrounge something up."
"Don't worry about it. I'll just send you something over."
"So are you driving straight back or are you going to make a road trip out of it?" Lana asked.
"Make a road trip out of it of course." Jacob laughed.
The next hour and a half was spent joking and talking about anything and everything. By then Lana's shift was over and Jacob was falling asleep where he sat. "Alright everyone it's time to get my jet lagged cousin home. Lana, are you going with us or is Clark giving you a ride?"
"Clark's giving me a ride. Here's the keys to your car. You should probably pull it up out front I don't think Jacob will make it if he had to walk much further then the front curb." Lana laughed poking fun at Jacob's drooping eyes.
'They probably want to tell you about the party.' Chloe laughed. "Alright I'll go bring the car around. Be right back."
As soon as Chloe was out of hearing range (at least normal hearing range since they didn't know about her enhanced hearing) they began telling Jacob about the party that would be at the mansion on Saturday night. 'Well at least it sounds like it'll be fun.'
'Yeah they are pretty good about planning parties.' Chloe pulled the car around front and honked the horn.
"That sounds like Chloe is out front waiting for you. Better hurry, she can be so impatient at times." Clark laughed.
"Oh I'll have a tux sent to Chloe's house for you tomorrow and in the front pocket will be the plan on how to get Chloe to my place Saturday night." Lex said.
"Nice meeting you man. See ya tomorrow." Pete clapped Jacob on the back.
"Alright thanks guys. I better go before she lays on the horn." Jacob laugh as he ran for the door.
Jacob came running out the door and quickly climbed into Chloe's car. "Let's get going. I'm exhausted."
"Yes let's get home. My dad should have the pizza's ready and waiting and then we can crash. The next few days will be eventful."
The rest of the evening was fairly uneventful. Chloe and Jacob crashed out in her room after eating some of the pizza and didn't even wake up when Lana got home.
Friday March 21st, Early Afternoon, Chloe's House
"Wake up sleepyheads!" Gabe knocked loudly on Chloe's bedroom door before entering. He walked over to the windows and yanked open the blinds letting the bright spring sun shine brightly into the room. Groans echoed through the room originating from the bed. Gabe smiled as he looked at the bed and saw his daughter and nephew making matching movements to hide from the sun. While it might have bothered others to have two teenagers of opposite sexes sharing a bed (even though they were related) it had become the norm for Chloe and Jacob. The two were closer then twins and shared a friendship and a bond that most would never know or understand. "Come on you two. You need to get up and eat some lunch. We've got Lex's rehearsal dinner today."
Chloe groaned even louder at that. "He shouldn't even be marrying that gold-digging whore! She's sleeping with his father, which is beyond disgusting, and she's planning on killing him! He should have read that file already and put a stop to this farce."
"Chloe you've done everything you can. You've tried telling him outright and you've given him all the information he could need. If he chose not to believe it then there's nothing you can do to change his mind." Gabe told her softly. "Now come on you told him you'd be there and we Sullivan's do not go back on our word."
"Fine." Chloe huffed and threw off her covers. "I'm gonna go take a shower."
"Have you tried talking to Lex, Uncle Gabe?" Jacob asked as soon as Chloe was out of the room.
"I've tried but he's stubborn. It doesn't help that on some level Helen does actually love him." Gabe ruffled Jacob's hair. "My bathroom's free if you want to take a shower. I've got to head back to the plant and work. I'll see you two at the rehearsal dinner tonight."
Jacob pushed the covers off him and followed his uncle out the bedroom door but while his uncle went to the right to the stair Jacob turned left and headed to the room at the end of the hall. After a quick shower he returned to Chloe's room to get dressed. 'Hey you still in the shower or are you in your room?'
'I grabbed some clothes and am back in the bathroom. Go ahead.'
'Thanks.' Jacob opened the door and got changed into some new clothes. 'So what is the plan for today?'
'Well we should make some lunch then I was thinking head to the Talon to hang out for a while before coming back here to get ready for the rehearsal dinner. Not much to do really. Especially since we slept until nearly 1 o'clock in the afternoon.'
'Sounds good. Meet you downstairs.' Jacob opened the door to leave only to run into Chloe.
"Why not just walk down with me instead?" Chloe smiled happily extending her arm to Jacob. Jacob looped his arm with hers and together they went downstairs. After eating a quick lunch they headed to the Talon to meet up with Lana, Clark and Pete.
"So what's the news today?" Chloe asked coming up to the trio.
"Oh it's pretty good today actually." Pete said with a smile. "Remember that Doc that went crazy in the caves and electrocuted himself into a coma. Well he woke up today."
"So what's the catch to make that hit your radar?" Chloe asked.
"He stormed out of the hospital half naked yelling about how evil Lionel Luthor is and how he's going to get back at him. Something about 'No one can keep me locked out of the caves. They're my masterpiece.' Pretty wacked huh?" Pete's smile was huge.
'He really likes this kind of wackiness huh?' Jacob asked Chloe with a smile on his face.
'Yeah, I think I rubbed off.' Chloe laughed. "It's pretty wacked yeah. So has anyone warned Papa Luthor? You know it's too bad he's not invited to the wedding or rehearsal dinner it would probably be a good show."
"Lex came by this morning and invited my parents to sit in for his, so I seriously doubt that Luthor Sr is invited." Clark supplied while holding Lana's hand.
"So what are the lovebirds up to this afternoon? Another hot and heavy make-out session or something more g rated?" Chloe teased.
"Well we didn't have much planned since the rehearsal dinner is tonight. I suppose we could all head back to our place and get ready?" Lana leaned into Clark and smiled up at him while she talked to the others.
"Was she talking to us or him?"Jacob asked in a fake hushed voice causing Chloe and Pete to laugh.
"Huh?" Clark and Lana asked in a dreamy voice. "Sorry, what?"
"We've decided to all get ready back at my Dad's place. So Pete and Clark go get your fancy duds and meet us in half an hour ok." Chloe grabbed hold of Lana's arm and pulled her away as she began walking towards the front door with Jacob on her arm and Lana being pulled behind them.
The next few hours flew by pretty quickly, Chloe was having so much fun with her friends. Even the rehearsal seemed to fly by. It was almost over and Chloe was almost positive that nothing eventful would happen but she was wrong. Near the end of the dinner Chloe and Jacob had snuck away from the hall and began exploring touring the large house. Since Chloe had an idea of the place she led Jacob towards Lex's armor room that was near his study. As they got closer she heard a man shouting.
"You took it all away from me! Made me a laughing stock! You won't get away with this Lionel. I won't let you just walk away from making my life's work a mockery." The man's voice sounded familiar but before Chloe could try to place it she heard the multiple gunshots.
Chloe and Jacob took off at a run towards the gunshots only to be plowed through by a man running away with a gun in his hand. Chloe paused for a second registering that it was Dr. Walden before she continued down the hallway to Lex's study. She reached the door just as Lex came around the corner from the opposite hallway while Jacob was already inside the room.
"What's going on?" Lex yelled.
"I don't know we heard yelling and gunshots and I saw Dr. Walden running away while holding a gun." Chloe tells him as she walks through and nearly trips over Jacob.
"He's still alive, but he needs a doctor." Jacob is kneeling in the growing pool of blood next to the gunshot victim. Lionel Luthor.
"Dad?" Lex collapses on the ground next to his father grabbing hold of his hand. "Hold on dad."
"I'll go call 911 and get Helen in here." Chloe pulled out her phone and sped back towards the hall Helen was in. Before the police even picked up she was in front of the Doctor. "Helen you've got to come with me to Lex's study. Lionel's been shot."
Helen looked reluctant to follow Chloe but Chloe had grabbed her arm and was pulling the woman behind her as they practically ran back to the study. All the while Chloe was on the phone with 911. Then next few hours were tense and filled with police interviews and worrying about Lex. Dr. Walden was captured and awaiting a psych evaluation. Helen was trying to convince Lex to continue the wedding and Lex was worrying about the health of the next to last living family he had. Sure Lionel was a bastard, especially to Lex but Chloe knew that Lex still loved his father. Hell maybe even somewhere deep down, like way way way way deep down the old bastard loved Lex too.
'Chloe you know you don't have to stay here. In fact Lex told everyone to go home. Even his fiancé left hours ago. Why are we still here?'
'His fiancé left hours ago in a huff because he wouldn't tell her that the wedding and honeymoon would go through as planned on Sunday. We're still here because even though he told us to leave he still needs us. People who care about him around him right now.'
"You are so stubborn, Chloe." Lex smiled down at the girl as she unwrapped herself from her curled up position on the waiting room couch. In his hand he held a cup of hot coffee. "But I really appreciate you sticking around."
Chloe practically jumped Lex for the coffee and after an awkwardly intimate moment with her coffee smelling it she took a large drink. "Well despite our many disagreements I care about you Lex. I think of you as a close friend. Like an older brother I never had."
"Hey I'm the brother you never had!" Jacob said with mock outrage.
"Yeah the younger brother I never had!" Chloe teased.
"We're the same exact age. I mean if you want to get all technical you should be considered 2 hours younger than me."
"Jacob you know that we came into this world at the exact same time. Technically we are EXACTLY the same age."
Lex's laughter broke through their semi argument. "Well I can definitely say that I now consider you both the younger siblings I almost wish I'd had. Thank you both for staying even thought I practically yelled at everyone to leave."
"No prob, dude Chloe said you needed us. So we stayed. How's your pop's doing?" Jacob broke the almost unwritten rule of no touching and slung his arm around Lex in a kinda brotherly half hug. Surprisingly Lex didn't even flinch not even when Chloe completed the hug by giving him a half hug from the other side of him.
Another half smile filled Lex's face as he looked down at the two, before a more serious looked filled his face. "He's actually doing really well. The surgery is over and the man is actually awake. So it looks like everything can get back on track." Chloe flinched at the thought of Lex's wedding which Lex saw. "Chloe I know you don't like Helen, but I love her. And it means a lot to me that you are putting aside your feelings and still supporting me in this. I need people who will be there for me no matter what."
"You know I'm always there for you Lex, even if I think you're making a mistake. I just want the best for you Lex." Chloe gave him a half smile and hugged him. "Ok so new subject. I am absolutely shocked that I haven't seen you with your briefcase once in the past week. What's up did you give up on business?"
Lex laughed shaking his head. "No I didn't give up on business. I've just been busy with the wedding and Helen made me promise that I wouldn't even open my briefcase until after the wedding. So I'm taking it with me on the honeymoon and will be revising things on the plane. I thought it was a good compromise and I really can't put off the papers and contracts that are in there any longer then what I already have."
'He hasn't seen the evidence. Helen made him promise no business until after the wedding and that means no opening his briefcase where I put it.' Chloe freaked.
'Try to convince him to open it earlier or we may have to pull him off the plane somehow.' Jacob said while grabbing her hand.
"I bet you'll be into the briefcase in the limo to the plane." Chloe laughed. 'We need to make a plan to get him off that plane. So get thinking.'
"You're probably right." Lex laughed with her. "Alright it's nearly dawn and you two should go home and sleep. You stayed with me long enough. And now I know that my father is at least alive and on the way to recovery."
"Alright, Alright we're going. I'll see you tomorrow. Well I mean later today. You know what I mean. Whatever I'm tired. Night bro." Chloe gave him a hug and didn't even notice her slip at calling him brother.
"Night sis. See you later." Lex hugged her back closely.
Chloe let Jacob drive home and couldn't understand why he was laughing so much. Finally once they were in bed and he was still laughing Chloe had to ask. "What the hell are you laughing at?"
"You called Lex bro and he called you sis and you were completely oblivious to it." Jacob said with a smile. "Although I totally agree with you he's an awesome guy. You two seem like you could be big brother and little sister."
"Why was that so funny? You're such a dork! Go to bed you're getting delirious."
Saturday, March 22nd, Afternoon Chloe's House
Ring…Ring…Ring…Ring…Ring
"Ugh shut up!" Chloe's hand shot out and picked up her cell phone. "WHAT?"
"Wake up sleepy head. It's 2 in the afternoon." Lana's perky voice chirped over the line. "Get dressed and cleaned up I'll be home around 3 and we're going out."
"Oh alright." Chloe grumbled hanging up the phone. For the first time she noticed that Jacob was not in the bed beside her sleeping, in fact he wasn't even in the room. 'Jacob, where are you?'
'Downstairs watching TV, sleepyhead.' Jacob laughed. 'I'll make you something to eat while you shower. What do you want to eat?'
'Just make me a sandwich. I'm guessing it's time for my SURPRISE party, huh?' Chloe grumbled as she climbed out of bed, and grabbed her robe on the way to the bathroom.
'Yeah, it's time but you'd better act surprised! They've been trying very hard to plan this thing. Although I think there are a few things that will surprise you. You have a good bunch of friends who are going to miss you a lot. Even that jackass Clark.' Jacob got up from the couch and headed into the kitchen.
'Don't worry Jacob I won't suddenly decide to stay. I'm leaving tomorrow with you. They can be good friends but for the most part they haven't been for a while, especially that Jackass Clark. No go make me something good to eat while I get all prettified for Lana and my surprise party.' Chloe told him firmly.
'Prettified? Really Chloe. Horrible word.'
Chloe took longer in the shower and getting dressed then she normally would and by the time she came downstairs to eat there was barely 10 minutes left till Lana would be there. By the time Chloe finished the sandwich and fruit Jacob had made for her Lana was bouncing through the door.
"Come on let's go!" Lana grabbed Chloe by the arm and practically dragged her out the door. Jacob laughed as he followed behind them.
"Let me get my jacket and bag at least. Crazy woman." Chloe laughed pulling away from Lana long enough to do just that. "So I take it since I don't see Clark's truck and you are holding my keys in your hand you liberated my car this morning?"
"I knew you wouldn't mind. Well I hoped you wouldn't mind and I was called into work this morning. Come on I'm driving. Just sit back and relax." Lana opened the passenger door and practically shoved Chloe into the seat, while Jacob climbed into the backseat. Lana seemed to be in a hurry because they had barely fastened their seatbelts when she had peeled out of the driveway.
"Whoa chill Lana, you trying to crash so I have to stay longer or something. What's the hurry?" Chloe laughed as Lana drove like a manic.
"Oh no hurry I just felt like driving fast today. I'm just excited and upset that today is the last day before you leave Smallville." Lana looked like she was getting a little teary eyed. "No I've got a great day planned, well half day since you're such a bum and didn't wake up until 2pm. I just have to stop by Lex's place real quick and then we are off."
It took them no time at all before they were pulling into Lex's driveway. Lana turned off the car and quickly ran inside. "I should be just a minute."
After about 5 minutes, Jacob played his part and suggested they go in after her. Chloe just gave him a smirk and got out of the car, following her cousin into the house. Jacob turned a corner ahead of Chloe and when she followed him he was nowhere to be found. Calling his name she continued down the hall when suddenly a blindfold was placed over her eyes and she was quickly guided through the hallways.
"Hey what's the big idea! Jacob! Lana! What the hell guys!" Chloe yelled as she was finally allowed to stop. She felt the person or persons who had been guiding her move away so she rips off the blindfold.
"SURPRISE!" Chloe laughs loudly as she stares at the scene in front of her. Lex's study is decorated to the extreme in funky loud colors and streamers. Dozens of people fill the room smiling back at her. And for some reason there is a table, next to the refreshment table, filled with presents. A large loud crazy lettered banner hangs across the room saying 'WE'LL MISS YOU CHLOE!'. All her informants are there as well as her father, the Kent's and her school friends.
"Wow, I knew you guys were planning something but this really did take me by surprise. Thank You!" Chloe quickly hugged Lana, Lex, Pete and Clark, then began greeting everyone else. It took her nearly an hour and a half to talk to everyone in the room. She had just finished talking to Chad, her gothic morgue informant when Lex walked up to her. "Hey Lex what's up?"
"It's time to open your presents!" Lex smiled as he lead her over to the table.
"Why am I getting presents? It's a going away party not a birthday party." Chloe asked confused.
"Well I think I started this. People heard about the present I got you and decided to bring some of their own." Lex handed her the first present. "But you don't get my present until the end."
Chloe sat down and began opening the presents. All had been something they thought she could use in La Push and something that would remind her of Smallville. Lana gave her a half filled photo album with a note saying that the rest was to fill with all the new friends and fun she would have in Washington. Pete gave Chloe a subscription to their favorite online game so that they would get online together and play and chat. Clark had made her a mini Wall of Weird/Talon scrapbook that had all her Ledger and Daily Planet stories as well with a lot of room for all her future. There were so many other little gifts that Chloe wasn't sure how they'd all fit in her small car.
"Wow thank you guys so much. Although one problem I'm going to need another car to take all these things with me." Chloe laughed.
"Ahh and this is where I come in. Follow me, lil sis." Lex smiled and grabbing Chloe's hand pulled her behind him to the front door with all the guests behind them. "Ok so you won't peek I'm putting a blindfold over your eyes. I'll guide you out." As he was putting the blindfold on she felt the many guests walk past them and she assumed out the front door. "Alright perfect. Now just trust me as I guide you out I won't let you trip or walk into anything."
"If I have to!" Chloe smiled before pulling Lex into a hug. "Thanks big bro. I love you and will miss you a lot. You've been the only one who really got to know the real me, who saw me for the real me, and accepted me. Ok," Chloe pulled back from the hug and gave him a blind smile, "Lead me on. Let's see what surprise you have waiting for me."
Lex lead her out the front door and stopped her on the front steps. Standing in front of her he removed the blindfold and stepped to the side as he watched her face. For the first time in a long time Chloe was speechless. There parked in the driveway was a brand new luxury SUV in a deep purple with silver accents.
"You can't be serious. LEX this is too much." Chloe then squealed and jumped on Lex hugging him tightly. "Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you! Ok where are the keys, gimme gimme gimme."
Everyone laughed at Chloe but were all wanting to see inside the new SUV.
"So does this mean I get the Bug?" Lana joked.
"Well I have to leave something here for me to drive when I come visiting." Chloe smiled largely. After that the party seemed to die down pretty quickly. Especially since Chloe was enthralled with her new SUV. It had all the top of the line bells and whistles and was a hybrid on top of it all. It had GPS, a CD/DVD player in front and in back, an IPOD dock with a purple and silver IPOD sitting in it, leather heated seats, sunroof, mini refrigerator and grill in a dropped built in compartment in the back. "Really Lex? A grill?"
"What you're moving to the middle of nowhere, I'm sure they do lots of camping and stuff. It even has a refillable water tank and satellite receiver. You can get on the internet from anywhere and you have access to any channel you want." Lex moved around the vehicle pushing buttons and showing her all the things her new car/suv could do. "We had to raise the whole thing a little but that's why the step is added. Plus you're a shorty." Lex teased.
"Lex how could you possibly have gotten this done in less than 3 days? This is a fully customized luxury vehicle. I doubt if even the engine is off the factory line. And there is no way this kinda work could be done in that amount of time even for a billionaire." Chloe crossed her arms as she demanded answers from Lex.
"Wellllll, I may have figured out that you would be moving a few weeks ago." Lex looked almost sheepish. Anyone who thought they knew Lex Luthor were be shocked to see this side of him. He was almost juvenile and carefree when he was around Chloe. They truly did act like brother and sister. Or so the Kent's thought as they watched from the side. By now the only people left at Lex's house were the Kent's (all three), Lana, Pete, Jacob and Gabe.
"Lex I only decided a few weeks ago to move! How did you find out?" Chloe demanded with a mix of curiosity, forcefulness and playfulness in her voice.
"That's my fault. I was making plans with the Forks School for your transfer at work. Lex managed to walk in at just the right time to know the majority of what was going on. So I fessed up and he promised not to say anything until you did." Gabe told her.
"Well at least this explains why you took it so calmly when Chloe told us. So now my man, tell us your first reaction to the news that our favorite reporter was leaving town." Pete asked slapping Lex on the back.
"Wow that's definitely something I never thought I'd see. I mean I knew you two were becoming more friendly but Pete you're treating him like he's a childhood friend. I'm so proud of you." Martha said with a smile.
"Once I gave the guy a chance I realized he was a very cool guy. Now back to my question, how did you react?" Pete asked again.
'Your brother is pretty cool Chloe.' Jacob's voice filtered into her head.
'He is, isn't he! But if he's my brother that makes you his cousin.' Chloe pointed out before turning her attention back to Pete and Lex.
"Honestly I was completely shocked. After I got Gabe to tell me everything I think I just froze or something."
"He did freeze, mouth wide open standing in front of my desk like a statue. When it finally sunk in he looked like he lost his puppy or something." Gabe laughed.
'Nah he's more like a cool bro then a cousin. Besides you and me are practically twins.' Jacob said.
'You just want to get a present like this on our upcoming birthday.' Chloe smiled at Jacob before turning to give Lex another hug. "Aww I'm going to miss you a lot too."
"Wow this is extremely cheesy!" Pete laughed. "Come on lets load up your presents. There's a wedding tomorrow, which means more cheesiness, especially since you're leaving sometime after the ceremony."
"I totally agree, this has become a total cheesefest." Chloe said leading the group inside with Jacob on her right arm and Lex on her left arm. The everyone grabbed a handful of presents and with the help of James managed to carry everything to the SUV in one trip. Once it was loaded with the presents, which easily fit in the back with plenty of room to spare Chloe pulled out her other keys and tossed them to Lana. "Think fast!"
Lana barely caught the keys before they hit her in the face. "What?"
"You'd better take care of my baby." Chloe told her with a smile. "When I come back to visit this summer I expect it to be in pristine condition. Besides you need a car to get around. Why not use mine?"
Lana gave Chloe a huge hug. "Thank you. I promise to keep it looking and running great."
"I know. Alright folks I'm gonna head home. I've still got to pack my things into this wonderful new car." Chloe gave them all a hug before she, along with Jacob, climbed into the SUV and drove home. It didn't really take them long to pack the car up. They were actually done before Lana even got home. Lana insisted on having a movie marathon night and Jacob got kidnapped by Pete and Clark for Lex's bachelor party.
Sunday, March 23rd, Lex's wedding day
Lana and Chloe woke up on the couch the next morning to Jacob coming in the front door.
"Wakey, wakey! Time to get ready for the wedding." Jacob smiled as he watched the girls' looks of horror as they saw the time and raced upstairs. There was only an hour until they were supposed to be at the church.
It was a mad dash but Chloe, Lana, Jacob and Gabe were able to make it to the church with some time to spare. They sat together near the front next the Kent's, smiling at the nervous looking Clark, next to a smiling Lex. The ceremony is a long elegant affair and filled with loving words. Words that nearly made Chloe gag since she knew how much of a farce the whole thing is.
'So what's the plan?' Jacob asked as they watched the newlywed couple walk down the aisle.
'Well I was thinking of calling him to the hospital saying that Lionel took a turn for the worse and Lex is needed. Then making sure that his briefcase is in the limo and giving him a push to open it.' Chloe told him as they followed the group outside.
'And how are you planning to do that? I'm sure he knows your voice.'
'I can call in a favor from a nurse there. Let's go get changed and pack up the rest of the car. Then on the way to the reception I'll call my friend and tell her the plan.'
'How is she gonna know when to call Lex?'
'I'll send her a text when it's time for her to call.' Chloe turned to her father and tugged on his hand. "Daddy, Jacob and I are going to change and pack up the car. We'll meet you at the reception ok?"
"Alright, I'd ask if you need any help but I'm sure with your umm abilities I won't be missed." Gabe smiled as he gave her a hug.
"Love you Daddy. Here think fast Jacob." Chloe tossed the keys to Jacob and climbed into the passenger seat. Jacob quickly climbed in the driver's side as she pulled out her cell phone. Chloe called her nurse friend on the short drive home. Luckily she was working that day and was actually one of Lionel's nurses. She hung up the phone just as Jacob was pulling the car into the driveway. They quickly changed into comfortable but nice clothes, then Chloe loaded the car and they were out the door headed to the reception in less 20 minutes.
The reception was actually a lot of fun but Chloe was happy that Lex had planned to keep it short. Time seemed to fly by and before she knew it Lex and Helen were rushed out the door into the limo, where Lex's briefcase was waiting. Chloe quickly ran out the back of the room and followed the limo to the airport while sending the text to her friend. Jacob said their goodbyes and followed behind in the car. Chloe kept her ears open as she watched from beside the hanger as Helen and Lex climbed on the Jet. She was just about to rush forward when she heard Lex get the phone call from the nurse. He quickly excused himself from the plane taking his briefcase with him, promising to be on the next plane out. Helen huffed and tried to argue with him but he just kissed her and climbed into the limo.
As soon as he was out of sight Helen stomped her foot and stormed back into the plane. She headed to the cockpit and talked to the pilot telling him to take off and that the plan was off. Then Helen fiddled with some mechanical device before heading to the back and buckling up. Chloe watched as the attendant shut the plane up and Helen opened a bottle of champagne and began to drink. Chloe eyes zoomed in on the bottle and she noticed that there was another substance mixed into it. With a laugh Chloe left the airport as the plane taxied out. She quickly found her SUV with Jacob waiting inside and climbed into the passenger seat.
"What's so funny?" Jacob asked.
"Helen forgot about drugging the champagne and began drinking it. She's gonna be so out of it when they land."
"Drugged by her own hand." Jacob laughs. "So are we just leaving or do you want to make sure that Lex opened the briefcase and read what was inside?"
"Ummm, I'm nervous. I mean he just got married, his father's in the hospital and he's about to find out his wife of 3 hours was hired by his father." Chloe was still debating whether or not to call Lex when her phone rang. Checking the Caller ID she gave Jacob a nervous look before answering it. "Hey Lex! I wasn't expecting you to call me."
"Well now I know why you were some insistant that I take my briefcase with me." Lex sighed.
"I'm sorry Lex. I tried to tell you and then I tried to be supportive of you. I know you really love her and if it means anything I think that a part of her loves you too." Chloe told him sadly.
"Thanks. So I'm guessing that the phone call I got from the hospital was a fake?" At Chloe's muttered 'uh huh' Lex continued. "Well I'm gonna head there anyway and check up on the old man. After what he and Helen had planned I don't know why I still care though."
"You still care because you're a good guy. What are you going to do about Helen?" Chloe asked biting her lip.
"Well with all this proof you somehow managed to gather, it should be easy to get an annulment. I think I'm going to leave town for a while after I see my Father though. Well after I get everything taken care of. Think you're Dad will be up to running LuthorCorp and the Factory for a few weeks or months?"
"Ummm, I think he could handle both of them for a few days, maybe weeks but for months you'll have to get him back up. You'll have to ask him though. Do you want me to come to the hospital before I leave? We're in the car so we could swing by."
"No I think I'll be ok. But you can definitely expect me to call you later. And maybe I'll come visit you in La Push in a few months." Lex sighed again. "Thank you for looking out for me. I'm sorry I didn't listen earlier."
"I'm sorry you have to go through this at all Lex. I just wish I could have gotten you the proof earlier and actually have you see it. If you need me let me know and I'll be there for you. Call me whenever, I promise I'll pick up the phone. I can't promise I'll always be articulate, but I'll listen." Jacob pointed to himself, 'Tell him he can call me too if he ever wants to talk.' Chloe smiled. "Jacob says that you can call him anytime too. He's a good listener, you know if you ever want and unbiased guys opinion."
"Again thanks, sis and tell Jacob thanks to. I will most likely be calling you guys a lot. I'm going to let you go since you have a long trip. By the way did you look in the glove box yet?"
"Ummm no." Chloe opened up the glove box and found an envelope with her and Jacob's name on it. Inside were two credit cards in their name. "What is this Lex?"
"Well you two are on a road trip so I thought I'd help pay for it. Use them for anything you want. And I really mean anything but I expect you both to use them. Don't worry about the amount and make sure you have some fun. Hit up all the Amusement Parks, take a detour to California do whatever you want."
"Lex! This is beyond too much. You're spoiling me!" Chloe protested.
"Chloe you just saved me from possible death or brainwashing. As well as a wife who was after me only for money. You're always looking out for me and you're 5 years younger than me. You treat me like an equal and have never held my past or my father's past against me. You make me feel like a part of your family and I need that. So take what I give with a smile and protest like a good little sister." Lex insisted before sighing. "I really need to date women who don't know how much I'm worth. I've got to go now, I'll call you later tonight ok. Drive safe."
"Alright, we should be going as well. I'll talk to you later. Take care of yourself, Love ya bro. Bye." Chloe quickly hung up the phone and wiped a tear from her eye.
"You ok?" Jacob asked putting the car in drive.
"Yes, I think aside from my Dad I'm going to miss Lex the most." Chloe pulled out the two credit cards and handed one to Jacob. "Lex gave us these to do whatever we want with them. He also made a pretty good suggestion of hitting up theme parks and taking a detour through California. What do you think?"
"I think it sounds like a good plan. Let's get going."
"Goodbye Smallville, hello La Push." Chloe sighed as they left town.
The trip from Smallville to La Push was fun especially with the detours through Las Vegas and LA. Chloe kept in touch with her Dad and Lex and was surprised to find out that Helen's plane had crashed. Apparently when the Doctor had tried to turn off the device set to disable the plane she actually sped it up. It was reported as no survivors, but Chloe never found out if that meant they found the bodies or not. Another note of good/bad news was that after a complication in surgery Lionel Luthor was suspected of being brain dead and was in a coma. After Lex found out about his father and Helen he just kinda crashed. He loved them both and no matter what they had done to him he never wanted them dead. Chloe and Jacob had made it to Las Vegas and when they checked into the hotel they were surprised to see Lex waiting for them. Lex had left everything in Gabe's hands and took and undetermined length of time off. They hung out together for a day before Chloe and Jacob left and Lex went off to a less public place to escape the journalist and stock holders. He kept in touch with Chloe and promised to come visit. After a week of travel and fun they finally arrived in La Push.
AN: Ok so I don't exactly love this ending but I wanted to get the information in so I can start on the sequel. ok so wait thats only partly true i like the first 2/3rds and wanted to end it many times but there wasn't enough for another chapter and i felt it would have dragged on to much but i need to put in more info. So anyways the next story is in the works and i'm probably going to name it Chloe in Forks although i don't really like that title so maybe if i have a brainstorm i will have a better name for it. Anyways Thank You very much for reading my story and like all needy whiney writers I CRAVE REVIEWS hehe ok so not all writers are needy and whiney but i know i sure can be
AN2: Oh i almost forgot in case you were wondering Chloe took the cave key with her so clark never got the scar, he never blew up the ship, lionel never made a kryptonite copy of the key and the Kent's babies are alive and safe. Yes i gave them twins. That may or may not be touched upon in the next segment of this story series so there ya go. Any other lingering questions i will try to answer unless they give away the plot. ok then
AN3: Ok just one more thing. I know i went a little heavy with the Lex and Chloe are like brother and sister and he totally spoiled her but in my world they developed that close of a friendship and won't ever think of each other sexually. They really do see each other as brother and sister. Plus i really dont see chloe driving her little bug around la push and forks to many back roads and such and her father couldn't buy her a new car. ok now i really am done. i think. yep done.