(Originally written for the Wednesday100 topic "Forgiveness".)
"I forgive you, Clark," Lana declared, bobbing her head and blinking with emotion.

"Huh? I mean thanks. I mean for what?"

"For getting me into trouble with those mutants yesterday."

Clark's mouth dropped open. "I saved you from them!"

"Oh, Clark," Lana sighed. "Let's not quarrel."

"I'm not! I mean..."

They were so intent on their conversation that they didn't notice the glowing green puffball growing larger behind them. When it exploded, they were hurled in different directions. Lana landed in the path of an oncoming train.

"Lana!" Clark cried, struggling in the krypto-goo, but it was too late.

Darn.