"I do"

Lana,

You are the sunshine in my world. I wake each day waiting for the moment to hold you within my arms. To love you forever. But if you're reading this then something has happened and you need to know forever and always how I feel about you.

I came to Smallville with a world on my shoulders. My life was far from a normal teen. But when I met you a whole new world opened before me. A better world. You opened my heart and embraced me with open arms.

I fell in love with you. Your love has even brought me back from the clutches of death. It was your voice that pulled me from my coma when I crashed my bike. It was your love that drove me to do the right thing and stop Lex.

I can't imagine my life without you as I believe you can't imagine your life without me. And if you're reading this than I am no longer present in your world. Lex finally succeeded. I wanted nothing more than to stay on Earth with you and love you forever. But never would I let Lex hurt you. I knew if I died it would be protecting you. And there's no other way I would wish to go as long as I was by your side.

I don't expect you to not fall in love again. Please for the sake of my soul, reach out and bless some other man with your heart. I know a part of you will always love me. Don't let my death be the reason for yours. I will see you again and we will be together. I wait for that day but may God let it be far from now.

With all my heart, body, and soul.

I will love you forever,

Clark

The process of planning a wedding was tiresome indeed. From the flowers to the seating arrangements and picking out the perfect dress. Lana was just ready to walk down the isle and marry the man of her dreams. That would be happening soon. The wedding was tomorrow and she was in her apartment with Chloe making sure everything was ready to go first thing in the morning. She had to get her hair and make up done and then get her dress and get to the church on time. By tomorrow night she would be in bed with her husband. The thought alone excited her.

Tomorrow was the day he would take Lana to be his wife. Oliver and Max were at the farm helping him get everything in order. He had the tickets for the honeymoon in an envelope in his tux pocket. He couldn't wait to hold her in his arms while they relaxed on the white sand beaches on an island.

"How are you feeling man?" Max asked as Clark rushed about making sure everything was ready. That everything would be perfect for his woman.

"I feel like a chicken with its head cut off," Clark said taking a deep breath trying to relax.

"Don't worry man. Everything is going to be perfect tomorrow. And if Lex shows up we'll take care of it," Oliver said.

Edge had been put behind bars but Lex had managed to delay his hearing even longer. Meaning he was a free man on the streets tomorrow and it had Clark worried. He didn't want Lex showing up and ruining his wedding. Even worse was that Lex still wanted Clark dead and he would see to it that another attempt would be made. Clark swore his wedding was going to be perfect. No matter what it took.

"I know, Oliver. But you have what I asked just in case," Clark asked. There was always that chance and Clark was a prepared man. For everything. He even had his will made out.

"In my pocket just like you've instructed. I promise you though that I won't be giving it to her and while you're on your honeymoon showing your wife the Kent magic, I'll be burning it and telling you I told you so," Oliver said with a smirk.

"I know. Just after everything and with Lana worried about it, now she's got me freaked out," Clark said.

"Chill, Lex doesn't have the balls to show up to your wedding and try to kill you," Max said.

"Okay. It's late and the sooner I fall asleep the sooner I wake up and the sooner I marry Lana," Clark said. The guys parted and went to their bedrooms to get much needed sleep.

Clark stood at the altar and smiled down at Lana. She looked so radiant in her wedding gown. The white was in perfect contrast to her perfectly tanned skin. Her hair bounced on her shoulders and her eyes…they burned into his soul. He saw how much she loved him when he looked into her eyes.

"You may kiss the bride," The preacher announced.

Clark smiled and lifted her veil. Her cheeks blushed and her eyes sparkled. He leaned down slowly and softly placed his lips against hers. The kiss was sweet but bonded them together with love. It was the perfect kiss. Better than the one she dreamed her wedding kiss would be.The room erupted into cheers and clapping.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you Mr. and Mrs. Clark Kent." The preacher announced over the roar in the chapel.

They smiled at each other and turned to the crowd her arm linked through his.The back doors burst open and a maniac bald man stormed in.

"Well congratulations son!" Lex yelled.

The room immediately fell silent. Lana's grip tightened against his bicep. Oliver took a step forward and Max moved into position as well.

"Aren't you just proud of yourself? Sweeping into town under the guise of my new son and you take everything away from me. My house, my money, my company, my father, and my woman. Let me tell you something…I refuse to let you enjoy the life I should be living," Lex said.

Lex pulled out something shiny from inside his jacket. Clark tensed as he noticed what the object was.A bang filled the church and Clark moved as fast as he could to shield Lana. A force connected with his head and he was knocked from his feet. Clark landed hard on his back and tried to focus but the room was spinning.He heard a woman scream and watched as Lana fell to her knees at his side.

"Clark, my god, Clark?" Lana called out frantically.

Clark turned his head and noticed the white of her gown was stained with red. It took him a moment to realize it was because of him. His blood was spilling out on the floor and staining her wedding gown.

"Honey…I love…you," Clark managed to get out.

Tears streamed from her eyes and she paid no attention to the commotion within the church. More shots rang out but she held Clark's gaze. It was only them and she was pleading with him not to go.

He fought as hard as he could. But the pull was too strong. Lana held his hand and he pulled it into his chest and laid it on top of his heart. He tried to speak again but his words caught in his throat. A sob caught in hers. He reached up and wiped away a tear and smiled softly but the tug finally won. He slipped and tried reaching out to grab onto Lana but his grip didn't hold. His hand dropped to his side, lifeless.

A terrible scream filled the church. It was a scream of complete loss. A scream filled with pain and a broken heart. It was the scream of a newly wed who just lost her husband, first love, and her soul mate. The church knew within a second that Clark Kent was gone. He had died saving Lana from the devil himself.

A summer full of love had brought the two so far and now the journey was over. Oliver reached to his jacket pocket and mentally kicked himself. Clark had known, someway and somehow. He'd even written his goodbye letter. Now Oliver had to give it to Lana on her wedding day.

Oliver watched as Lana bent over Clark's chest and cried. Her hands were still entwined with Clark's lifeless hands. She clung onto his body and her sobs filled the silent church. Someone finally had enough sense to dial 911 but all hope was gone that it would be of any help.

Clark had promised so much with his I do. "I'd do anything to protect you, to love you, and to be the husband you accept with all of your heart. To be the man who completes your world. I love you. Till death do us part and I'll love you beyond death for you're my soul mate."

Clark's vows echoed through Max's, Oliver's, Chloe's, Lois's, and Lana's head. His vows echoed through everyone's heads. Today had been the happiest and saddest day of Lana's life. Of everyone's life. No one moved. Not even when they heard the approaching whine of sirens.