Clark was back to the farm , looking for the crystal to turn on the fortress again . It was about time .
He was ready to go when he heard some weird sounds and strings voices . He turned and found Lionel Luthor under Darkseid influence
- The last son of Jor-el .
- Darkseid . My father sent me here to protect this planet , and I will fight you to my last breath .
- There must be a part of you that's digested by how easily your people fell to me .
- They may not be perfect but I believe in the darkest soul , there's always hope . People want to believe in something greater and it may be easier to hate but it's stronger to love .
- Is it ? Eons have passed since I came face-to-face with a force that could possibly tip the balance to the light .
Darkseid raised his arms and strangled Clark like he had a cord around his neck .
- you're the light . You cast out the darkness from Oliver Queen , and you will obliterate my darkness from the rest of the world if you are not stopped . You will surrender to me . You will lose your soul . I will annihilate you .
Darkseid pushed Clark all along the loft and was about to go through the window but Jonathan's voice echoed inside of him , telling him that he had to let Jor-el guide him now .
And without him understand anything , he found himself in the fortress , in two black circles like the one when criminals were judging on Krypton .
- You have always had the power within you , my son . - Jorl-el voice said .
The fortress enlightened itself and Clark could see all the memories he had since the last ten years , since his teenage years to Smallville from his life now to Metropolis .
The first saves he did , all the people he knew , he met . He saw : Lana , Pete , Chloe , Virgil Swan .. A wall of pictures were passing through his eyes , year by year … : Jonathan , Martha , Lex and so much others he saved . He also saw Perry , the first time he had saved him, and of course he saw his wife : Lois . Oliver , Tess , all the meteor freaks he had fought with .
And the best memories , the happiest like the one when he had saved Lois on their future or his first flight on the cyber space with her .
- These were my trials .
- Your final trial is upon you my son . You are ready . Seize your destiny .
Clark had never felt pride this proud of himself. How long had he waited for those words ? He couldn't believe he was making it after all those years , all he had gone through .
His father's strength , his bravery , his love for this Earth , everyone who was close to him , gave him what he had hoped for so long .
He grasped his fist and he saw he was floating , but this time , it was real . A huge smile crossed his face and he flight into Lionel , taking off Darskseid's mind from him and destroyed him .
Meanwhile , Tess has gone to LuthorCorp . After she escaped her father , she was freaking out besides her feelings , to see Lex again . This brother she hated so much since ever. She moved slowly toward him while he was looking through the window and heard her coming .
- Long time sis !
Tess eyed sarcastically
- Did you always know ?
- Why do you think I recruited you , treated you as my own flesh and blood ?
- You used me
- Semantics .
Lex stood up , putting his hands under his pockets and made a mischievous smile .
- I'd say dear old Dad did most of the abusing . Wouldn't you ? I guess the bullet in his chest answers that question , huh ?
Tess moved closer to him even she was scared to death .
- He wanted nothing more that to have you back again .
- And what did you want Tess ?
She took long to answer , trying to remember all the good things she had done the last few weeks , except being there for Lois and taking care of her when Clark wasn't there .
- Something I'll never have .
In Lex's opinion , the answer was clear . His enemy always driving crazy all the women and there was no doubt , Tess had escaped her " crush moment " . He smiled , expecting her answer .
- Clark !
Tess would bet her shoes he would say something like that , she smiled , sighing .
- redemption !
And it was true … She was never able to forgive herself all those bad things she had done .
An indifferent look crossed Lex's face , he rubbed Tess cheek and moved closer to her , as he was going to hold her .
- I love you sis .
Tess felt that weird . Why did he had some affection words or moves now , since she knew he didn't give a shit about her . So she anticipated his reaction .
Lex was about to stab her but she was able to push him enough hard even the blade had touched but not enough to kill her .
She was losing a lot of blood but she didn't care . All that mattered , was she could took away the knife from Lex and throw it . He tried to finish with her but she was faster than him and nutted him . He was knocked off for few seconds , she kicked him and he fell .
She was wearing some black glove and put her hands on his face and a black liquid penetrated his skin .
She laid her foot on his chest while he was watching her , barely up .
- See what I just put on your face ? It's the neurotoxin that you started at Summerholt . It penetrates the dermal tissue , parallelizing all cognitive recognition . In 30 seconds , all your old life will only be an illusion Alexander Luthor .
She took the knife and throw it away through the window . Even she was very hurt , she ran away the faster she could until Metropolis medical center .
Clark has gone to the fortress to speak to his father
- Your journey has came to an end , Kal-el
Clark felt a little guilty since the night before and all those years
- I shouldn't have tried to push away my Kryptonian side . My strength is accepting it , accepting you .
- You honor me ! A father's pride cannot be measured in words but know that I am proud of you , son
- You have no idea how long I've waited to hear you say that .
- We have been down a long road together , Kal-el , one paved with difficult trials . Those trials are behind you know , any father can only hope that he is one day humbled by the feats of his son . Besides , I'm really happy to become the first grand-father about a kryptonian-human union . Just tell this woman , both of you need to come see me , that I can explain how the pregnancy will go . I'm happy to be the witness of the flame between you , even though I'm not really there to see it .
Clark blushed , knew he should have information since longer but he was so stubborn . Jor-el wasn't mad at him and had propose to be useful . Clark smiled , grateful to his father .
- But it is your soul , Kal-el of which I am most proud . You and you alone posses the courage , the determination and the compassion that will be required of you to lift the darkness from the Earth .
The fortress light turn off a little and Clark frowned , wondering what was happening again , when he heard a sound and out of an ice block , he saw his suit . Clark was proud .
- I ask you to remember one thing , your abilities may be of my blood , but it is your time in Smallville with Jonathan and Martha Kent and the people there , that made you a hero , Kal-el .
The light went back , Clark turned when he heard a voice
- Always hold on to Smallville .
His father was smiling , giving him the suit . He looked at the suit and then looked at his father , his eyes sparkled with pride . He looked again at the suit , took it and was about to thank Jonathan but when he raised his eyes , he had gone .
He sighed and looked at the top of the fortress . He took some impulse and got off the ground while he dressed on his suit . He had a Earth to save , everyone's future was on his hands .
Apokolips vibrations kept up to rumble and was much more nearer to Earth . The Air force one plane was in the middle of this thunder and started to dangerously incline forward .
Everyone tried to hung up at something but the altitude was too high so everyone took off and got stuck on the ceiling or the windows .
Even Lois has been stuck against a window and she thought
" Oh my god .. Junior ! Clark is gonna kill me if you don't stay in your place … She closed her eyes .. " please … Universe , I don't wanna lose my baby " .
Her eyes still closed , she really hoped that once she'll be out of the plane , she wouldn't have some bloody surprises . Her heart was running a marathon , she knew she was doing something insane but she didn't wanna lose her baby either . She couldn't make it and neither Clark . She slid her hand on her belly and talked to it
- It's gonna be fine honey .. Mommy is completely shaken . I know that I'm a very bad girl but don't worry , once I get my feet back on the ground , I'm gonna take care of you . You'll see sweetie , Daddy will save us .
Another shake made her stuck into another window … Thanks God , the shock wasn't hard but she felt an urge need to puke anyway .
And then she saw him , a red blue silhouette was flying toward the plane . Lois face's enlightened . She knew it was her husband , she was right , he would make it .
Clark caught up the plane and Lois was still stuck on the window and seeing her husband who was coming near to it . When he copied a spanking with his hand , she smiled like an angel but he winked making her understand that everything was ok with the baby .
She was feeling better and smirked and smiled back to him . She watched him going away , without stopping stared at him . He was smocking hot on this suit and all his masculine parts were highlighted . She bit her upper lips , had some ideas on how she would make herself forgiving , once the plane would landed .
Lois fell down on her butt and a huge smile crossed her face . Happy to see that her man could save everyone and she would had exclusive scoop of the century .
She sat down on a seat and took a camera and before she turn it on , she said
- well done Junior ! You'll have your daddy strength for sure .
She laughed and turn on the camera
- This is Lois Lane Kent of the Daily Planet , reporting from aboard Air force one .
- Mrs Kent !
Lois raised her eyes and her jaw dropped . The US President was standing in front of her , he was really impressive and good looking man either . She smiled and stood up .
- Mr President .
She turned the camera on him to shoot his declaration . She will have a scoop but also a Pulitzer . She was proud of herself and especially proud of Clark .. Besides she had planned to have her husband's name next to hers . No one couldn't make the link between Clark and the hero , now that he was well disguised .
Clark had gone into the fireball heart and all everyone was starring at the sky . Oliver came into the crowd .
- Come on Clark ! You can do this .
A lot of shakes , a loud sound and the fireball went away from Earth and everyone who got the Omega symbol on them and lift the Darkness from Earth .
Everybody clapped their hands when Apokolips disappeared . Every habitants were relieved. And Oliver was also proud to think " My best friend did that " .
Clark was on space and looked at the beautiful Blue Planet which still have some good days . It was done . He was happy and relieved. He sighed , it was about time for him to turn back to his close people .