Authors Note: Yeah I own Smallville and Maroon 5 *notices guys in dark suits and shades glaring at me* on second thought I own nothing.
Well here's the fourth chapter. Now I don't know if less people are reading this or if the last chapter wasn't as good as the first two but I was slightly dissapointed with the number of reviews I recieved for Chapter 3. So I've decided to hold the next chapter hostage. Once I get at least ten reviews I will post it. I think you all know what to do.
For L, G and A
Happy Reading
Broken Angel
Two Years Later
"Clark" Lois called desperately "where are you Smallville."
"I'm coming Lois" he called back looking around the pitch darkness "just stay where you are."
"Smallville" she screamed again "Where are you."
"Just keep talking Lois" Clark replied "I'm coming."
Clark slowly made his way through the darkness keeping an ear out for the sound of Lois voice. "Come on Lois" he muttered "say something please."
"Smallville" came Lois voice "hurry please." She sounded even more desperate.
"I'm coming Lois" Clark yelled breaking into a run "hold on."
Suddenly Clark heard a bloodcurdling scream. "CLARK." Lois cried.
"LOIS" Clark called back "I'M COMING."
But when he got to where he had last heard her voice there was nothing.
Clark rolled over and looked at his alarm clock. Groaning he climbed out of bed and wandered into the bathroom. Getting in the shower he thought back over the dream. It had been two years since he had left Smallville and in that time not a day had gone by when did not think of Lois and not a day went by when he did not regret his actions.
When he had finished his shower he walked into the kitchen and grabbed a cup of coffee. Walking over to the window he looked out over Keystone City. Across the river he could faintly see the outline of Central City. Suddenly his cell phone began to buzz. He flicked it open "Clark Kent"
"Hey Clark" a voice said quietly.
Clark almost dropped his phone in shock "Chloe" he whispered.
"Clark" she said once more sounding a tad worried.
"How did you get this number" he demanded.
"That doesn't really matter at the moment Clark" the blonde replied. There was a long pause before she spoke again "You need to come back."
Clark breathed out "why."
There was another long silence before Chloe said the two words he had hoped never to hear. "It's Lois."
Clark's legs nearly buckled and he used his free hand to grab hold of the counter. "What's happened" he choked out.
"It's a long story" Chloe replied "but we need you here."
Clark breathed out once more. "I'll be there as soon as possible" he replied "see you soon." Then closing his cell he ran into the bedroom to pack.
It was raining when he reached the Smallville Medical Centre. Clark stood waiting for Chloe to arrive. "What am I even doing here" he thought "I'm sure Ollie has all this in hand. Why do they need me here?"
Suddenly he felt someone touch his arm. Looking down he saw Chloe. "Hey Clark" she said wrapping her arms around him.
"Hey Chloe" Clark replied returning the hug.
"Come on" Chloe said dragging him to a bench "let's get under cover."
"So" Clark asked when they were sitting down "how did you get my new cell number."
"Clark" Chloe whispered "you have to understand since you left I've spent every spare moment trying to track you down. You know what I'm like I used every skill I posses." She laughed "you know how I found you in the end."
Clark shook his head "how"
"I picked up a copy of the Keystone Tribune just for something to read and there on the front page was a article by none other than Clark Kent. After that it was a case of ringing a friend of mine at the Tribune explaining the situation for and getting the number. I've had it for over six months but I swore I would only use it in an emergency."
Clark was silent for a few minutes before gesturing back towards the hospital "so what's wrong with Lois."
Chloe took his hand. "Clark" she said quietly "before I tell you there's something you need to know. The day Lois found your letter." Chloe paused "she'd just broken up with Oliver. She was on her way to tell you."
Clark ran his hand's though his hair before covering his face "God" he breathed. He looked at his friend "I didn't know Chloe. I swear I didn't know."
"I know you didn't" Chloe said soothingly taking his hand again "but you really did her over Clark. After you left… she wasn't the same. She moved into farm and apart from work she hasn't left. She's completely shut down. Jimmy and I have tried to do something but she won't tell us anything. You have lot to make up for Kent."
Clark said nothing thinking back over the past two years. He had done something similar to Lois only for him it had been slightly different. He had not used any of his powers since he had been away. But Chloe was right it was his fault. "If I'd only had more patience" he thought bitterly "then Lois and I might be together right now."
He looked up at Chloe "so what happened" he asked again.
Chloe swallowed "about a month back Lois was coming back from meeting a contact and she was…..attacked."
"A MONTH" Clark yelled angrily "WHY DIDN'T YOU CALL ME EARLIER."
Clark calm down" Chloe said "as I was saying these guys dragged her into an alley near the Planet and" Chloe stopped.
"They didn't..... rape her did they" Clark asked quietly
Chloe shook her head "no but they did beat her pretty badly. We're not sure why because nothing was stolen but it was" she let out a mournful sob and threw her arms around Clark "it was horrible Clark. She was just lying there like a broken doll all bloody and bruised. Ollie" she saw him wince at the name "he paid for the best medical care but she was in a coma for over three weeks."
Clark was shaking by that stage partly in anger and partly in fear. "She's conscious now isn't she" he asked.
Chloe nodded "but since she woke she hasn't remembered any of us. She doesn't recognise me or Jimmy or Ollie but" she paused "this is I why called Clark."
"What is it Chloe" Clark begged terrified that Lois would have forgotten him.
"She remembers you" Chloe said eventually "since she came round you're all she's been asking for and all she remembers."
Clark smiled. Lois remembered him. Then he remembered what had happened and the smile faded "what do the Doctor's say."
"They think that you should talk to her. Might help her other memories to return"
"That's why you rang me."
Chloe nodded "I hope you don't mind."
Clark shook his head "It was the right thing to do" he stood "now let's go and see Lois."
The pair stood outside the door to a room "she's though there" Chloe said gesturing to the room."
"You coming" Clark asked looking apprehensive.
"No" Chloe replied firmly "it's you that she want's. The Doctor's think too many other people might confuse her and cause permanent damage."
Clark squared his shoulders and squeezed Chloe's hand "I'll come and find you in a bit okay." She nodded and moved off down the hall. Clark took a deep breath and pushed the door open.
She was lying on the bed apparently fast asleep. Tiptoeing over to her he pulled up a chair and sat down next to her. Taking her hand in his and running a thumb over her hand he whispered "hey Lois. It's Smallville." He sat silently for several minutes gently stroking Lois' hand when her eyes suddenly snapped open.
"Smallville" she said drowsily trying to sit up "you came."
"Yeah" Clark said "I did."
"What's her name Chloe said she wasn't sure you would?"
"I'm always here when you need me Lois you know that."
"Yeah" she said slowly "I do."
They talked for several more minutes before Clark got up to go and find Chloe "you are coming back aren't you" Lois asked.
"Of course" Clark replied "see you soon."
"Well" Chloe asked.
"She seems to remember me." Clark replied "but she doesn't remember me leaving does she?"
"We noticed that. She seems to have slipped into a mindset prior to two years ago."
"So how come she remembers me and not Ollie" Clark queried.
"We have a theory about that" a voice said and turning Clark saw a tall man in a white coat.
"This is Doctor Carlton" Chloe explained.
"As I was saying" Doctor Carlton said "from what I understand just before you left two years ago Mr Kent, Miss Lane had just broken up with Mr Queen and was coming to explain certain feelings she had for you."
Clark nodded "that's what Chloe tells me."
"Well I theorise that Miss Lane's brain has latched onto those feelings as the last happy thing's she remembers and is using them as an anchor."
"So what do you suggest" Clark queried
"Don't tell what has happened in between then and now. It may be in time that her memories will return but you should not force them on her."
Clark nodded again "Okay. What about her memories of her friends."
"We hope that those too will return in time. Right now I think the best thing would be for you to take Miss Lane home. Spend as much time with her as possible. Take her to places that mean something to her and to you."
"I'll do that" Clark promised "when can she leave."
Doctor Carlton smiled "right away. I just have to go get some papers for you to sign. Why don't you tell Miss Lane the good news?"
Clark turned and walked back into the room "Lois" he said causing her to look up "you ready to leave."
A huge grin split her bruised face "you mean it" she cried happily
Clark smiled as well "yeah. I just need to sign a coupe of forms and we're all set."
Half an hour later Clark and Lois walked out of the hospital towards his truck Clark carrying Lois' duffel bag. "So" he said nonchalantly "back to the Talon."
Lois cocked her head to one side and was silent for a few minutes "no" she said slowly "I'm not sure but I think I'm living at the farm at the moment. Not sure why though."
Clark smiled "I'm sure we'll figure it out." Climbing into the truck he pulled out onto the road towards the farm while Lois fiddled with the radio. Eventually she leant back and let the music was over the pair.
Beauty queen of only eighteen
She had some trouble with herself
He was always there to help her
She always belonged to someone else
I drove for miles and miles
And wound up at your door
I've had you so many times but somehow
I want more
I don't mind spending everyday
Out on your corner in the pouring rain
Look for the girl with the broken smile
Ask her if she wants to stay awhile
And she will be loved
She will be loved
Tap on my window knock on my door
I want to make you feel beautiful
I know I tend to get insecure
It doesn't matter anymore
It's not always rainbows and butterflies
It's compromise that moves us along
My heart is full and my door's always open
You can come anytime you want
I don't mind spending everyday
Out on your corner in the pouring rain
Look for the girl with the broken smile
Ask her if she wants to stay awhile
And she will be loved
She will be loved
I know where you hide
Alone in your car
Know all of the things that make you who you are
I know that goodbye means nothing at all
Comes back and begs me to catch her every time she falls
Tap on my window knock on my door
I want to make you feel beautiful
I don't mind spending everyday
Out on your corner in the pouring rain
Look for the girl with the broken smile
Ask her if she wants to stay awhile
And she will be loved
She will be loved
Clark looked over at Lois and realised how much this song described their situation. "I'm sorry Lois" he thought "I should never have left. But I promise I'm not going anywhere now. I'll stay here for as long as you need me. And longer if you'll have me."
"Clark" Lois said suddenly shaking him out of his reverie.
"Yeah Lois."
"Thanks for looking after me" she said unconsciously taking his hand in hers "I don't know where I'd be if it wasn't for you."
"Probably still in hospital" Clark joked "but its okay Lois. I would do anything for you. Remember that."
"I will" Lois promised
By the time they got back to the farm Lois was beginning to feel drowsy. "I don't understand" she muttered "I was feeling fine earlier."
"Probably just the painkillers kicking in" Clark reassured "come on. Let's get you inside."
Walking around to Lois side of the truck Clark helped her out before grabbing her bag from the back. Supporting her by wrapping an arm around her waist Clark walked into the house for the first time in two years.
He was surprised by how similar it looked. Nothing seemed to have changed though there were touches of Lois around such as some of her books and Clark was shocked to see her underwear. He was also surprised to notice a couple of open cookery books which had notes scribbled in the margins. It appeared Lois had been learning to cook.
Feeling Lois sag he moved her so she was in his arms before trekking up the stairs. Entering the bedroom he laid her on the bed before pulling the covers over her. Then silently he moved towards the door.
"Night Clark" Lois said quietly.
"Night Lois" Clark replied "Welcome home."
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