Chapter 19:
After making sure that everything in his, now Lois' room was in order, he made his way slowly down the stairs, just as there was a knock on the door.
Jonathon, being the closest made his to the door and opened it, revealing none other than Cevin Klein on the other side of the door. Jonathon was temporarily dazed at how similar he and Cevin's physical appearances were. Besides the hair, Cevin's was cut neatly and very slick, and his skin was a beautiful golden tan, and his eyes that were the most unique pair of hazel eyes he had ever seen, they both looked remarkably alike. Although it from the looks of things Cevin wasn't quite as bulky as Clark, but definitely more toned. His fine black suite wrapped around his immaculate frame as thought it were just another layer of skin. Never had Jonathon seen a suite fit a man in such a way, it was amazing.
"Good afternoon Senator." He said in a smooth, confident voice, as Jonathon opened the door.
"Hello Cevin, Clark's been expecting you." Shaking his hand before allowing Cevin passage into his home. When they arrived to the dining room, Martha popped out of the kitchen to greet her latest guest.
"Cevin sweetie, it's so good to see you. How are you today?" regretting asking the question almost immediately as for a brief moment she saw the sadness build up in his eye as he lost direct eye contact with hers before answering in a low, soft, voice.
"As well as can be expected." Martha had realized that her hands were slowly spread out towards him as if prepared to envelope him in a comforting hug. For a moment she thought that it was Clark who was standing in front of her, and had to struggle with her hands who seemed to have a mind of their own, a gesture that didn't go unnoticed by Cevin who smiled inwardly.
"Actually Mrs. Martha, I have something for you," he started as he reached his hand into his blazer pocket, pulling out the fullest red-orange colored flower she had ever seen, and it's scent was divine. Hitting you in an instant yet never settling, a strong yet sweet smell.
"Oh thank you really shouldn't have." She said as she reached forward and grabbed it from him, inhaling it's scent as she brought it closer to her nose. "What's it called?"
"That's actually the reason why I wanted to show this flower." At this both Martha, and Jonathon, (who by that time had taken his place next to his wife admiring this peculiar flower in like manner to his wife), looked up at him curiously.
"You see, this particular flower that you know hold in your hand, is unlike any other flower in the world. It's a long and complicated story but basically this flower is foreign to the Earth, and pretty much the entire universe. This is the first ever flower to be bred from scratch. Again a long story but basically, this flower first blossomed two months ago, and has been sitting on my desk ever since. The reason for that is that I couldn't figure out a name that does it justice. I needed a name that could describe this flower without words. Something that says to people who see it and breathe it, 'I am strong yet sweet, with a fiery spirit.' The moment I laid eyes on you Mrs. Martha I saw my flower. So I was wandering with your permission of course, if I may name this breed of flower's, Martha's Blossom?"
"Oh gosh, I – I don't know what to say, except that I'd be honored…. thank you dear."
Cevin nods his head slightly before asking in a light-tone "So, where is Ka- I mean Clark?"
"He should be down soon." Replied Martha.
"I'll call him." Jonathon said, walking towards the stairs before calling out, "Clark, c'mon down son, it rude to keep your guests waiting."
No sooner than Jonathon had finished calling him, had Clark super-sped down the stairs and walked towards his brother, "Sorry," he began, "just making sure that everything is alright with Lois." He explained.
Cevin was just staring blankly at Clark for a moment, as if he was shocked by something he was seeing, "I thought I told you to be ready at midday, why aren't you dressed yet?" Asked a perplexed Cevin.
"I am ready. See?" Clark spread his hands out, hoping that the gesture would further emphasize his claim.
"You are going to be touring the world in plaid?"
Clark nodded, "What's wrong with that?"
"Oh nothing, if you don't mind being looked at like you were from another planet." Cevin joked and Martha smiled even Jonathon let out a light chuckle as well.
"Well we better get going because it looks like we'll have to make a quick pit stop home and pick you out something decent to were." Turning to face Jonathon and Martha, "Senator, Mrs. Kent, it was a pleasure seeing you both again." He said as he bowed his head slightly. "He'll be home by ten, local time."
"You too." The elderly Kents replied at the same time.
"Bye mom, bye dad." Clark said as he followed his brother out the door.
"Bye son, have fun, and be careful."
"It's not like anything can hurt us dad."
"That's not what I'm telling you to be careful about."
"You don't need to worry Senator, no one will see us doing anything extra-ordinary." He said with wink.
"Clark sweetie, can I see you for a moment please?"
"Go ahead I'll wait for you in the car." Cevin said, as he opened the door and started the engine to his car.
When the three Kents were back inside the house again, Clark turned to face his mother, "What's up mom?"
"Sweetie I know that you're very excited about spending the day with your brother and all, and I want you to have a good time. But at the same time dear, try to remember that he has just lost his wife yesterday, so try to be a little comforting if you can. Okay sweetie?"
Clark nodded.
"Good, now go on and enjoy yourself." She said with a cheeky smile that matched Clark's.
As he ran out to the driveway, he began to unconsciously slow down as he took note of Cevin's car. It wasn't a billionaire's car. Not a Porsche, or Ferrari, or Mercedes, it was just a Ford 500. Whilst it was sparkling new, it still couldn't have been more than fifty thousand dollars.
I thought this guy was a billionaire. He thought to himself, however he couldn't reminisce in his thoughts for long as the sound of Cevin's horn snapped him back to reality.
As Clark opened the door and sat in the passenger seat, the first thing he noticed was the smell of the car. It still had that new-car smell that instantly relaxes you. He also noticed that the car was spot less; there were no food wrappings or empty soda cans lying around. No stray strands of hay or grass could be seen, or blotches of mud. Heck, there wasn't even so much the slightest speck of dust anywhere. He hadn't been in a vehicle this clean since the last time he rode in Lex's Porsche, and even that wasn't as sparkling clear as this.
His train of thought was abruptly halted by the sound of Cevin's tires skidding against the gravel road, as they made their way up the long dirt path of the Kent farm driveway.
Well, this is it. He thought to himself. He was finally going to have his first encounter with someone who was his own flesh and blood. For the first time in his life, he didn't feel alone in the world anymore. Strange as it may have seemed, considering that technically, he still didn't really know his brother. But he had a hunch. That finally he truly had a family he belonged to. This felt right. This felt, normal. A small, goofy smile started to form on his lips as the thought played over in his mind.
Five minutes after they had left the Kent farm, Cevin brought the car to a smooth stop.
"Get out." He said in a very calm and smooth tone. It wasn't an order, yet at the same time Clark knew he wasn't asking him either. So he just did as Cevin said and got out of the car, and closed the door.
"What's wrong?" asked a confused Clark.
But he got no response from Cevin. Instead he reached inside the blazer jacket, and pulled out a small, pentagonal-shaped crystalline disc. He then aimed the disc at the car. Instantly, white glow emanated from the disc, followed by a multitude of fine blue rays. At first Clark thought his eyes were playing tricks on him. But as he blinked and shook his head lightly and looked again, he found that what he saw was actually happening. But he never expected what happened next to occur. As the rays shot at the car, Clark noticed the car began to turn hazy, and that it also seemed to be shrinking. As it shrank, the rays appeared to suck the car towards the crystal, but it did so in an un-orthodox manner. If what was happening at all could be called orthodox. Instead of the front being sucked in first and then followed by the rest of the body of the car, or the back first. The car seemed to bend towards the crystal in a boomerang like fashion, so that the first to be sucked up was the middle of the car, followed suit by the rest of it. The process was completed and the crystal gave a final golden glow to confirm this before returning to its original manner.
As Clark stood dumbstruck at what had just happened, Cevin slipped the crystal back into his blazer pocket and looked at Clark for the first time since they had left the farm.
"You didn't really think we'd be taking a car the whole way did you?" He asked with an amused twinkle in his eye.
"We'd never get anywhere if he did." He finished.
"So how are we going to get where ever it is that you had in mind?"
"The only way to travel." Cevin responded in a soft voice, as he walked up to Clark and held him by the waist. Before Clark knew what was going on, he found himself rocketing towards the clouds.
They were flying.