Eruption-The Lies They Told, The Promises We Bought (Clana PG-13)

[LuvClana]

Title: Eruption
Author: LuvClana
Fic: #3 (not including slapstick)
Rating: Pg-13
Summary: Ok it's a bit confusing at the beggining but bear with me hear, all will be explained in the next chapter. It takes place in the beggining of Season five. The Finale and premier went the same but Jason wasn't in the Kents house when the meteor hit, Lana never battled the aliens because no aliens came. This is the first time Lana and Clark see each other after the shower.
Twist: You'll see :p


Did you ever think your life could change in the blink of an eye? That what you had planned for yourself wasn’t good enough and that someone else had a bigger plan for you? I didn’t until the day it happened to me. It all happened so fast and it’s all somewhat a blur right now but as I think back, there was so much I could have done to stop it. Who’s to say what tomorrow brings, right?

The fear and pain had been so real. The screams are still ringing in my ears as I sit to write this. They suggested we write it all down in these strange leather bound books. They said it will make it easier for us. I hope they’re right. I don’t think I could take the lies. But let me start from the begging. I tell you the truth. They way it really happened. If I don’t I may forget.

Chapter 1:

A blue SUV pulled up a long dirt road that it had driven up so many times before. Lana cut the engine, and stepped out of the truck pacing herself on her way to the Kent’s front door. She hesitated before knocking. She hadn’t seen Clark since right before the meteor shower. A few moments later, Mrs. Kent opened the kitchen door with a huge smile on her face. The rebuilding of the Kent Farm was happening, although slowly.

“Lana!” she said reaching in to give her a hug. Lana smiled.

“Hi, Mr. Kent!” she said as she stepped into the kitchen. “I’m so glad you’re okay.” Mr. Kent who was sitting at the kitchen table got up to give Lana a bear hug.

“We were so worried” he said with a smile. Lana was so happy to be in the only place she felt at home. Despite the fact it had never been her home. Mrs. Kent rushed to the over and pulled out a pan.

“Lana sit down, have some pie.” she said placing a dish on the table. Lana couldn’t resist the famous Kent Pie, but she had other things on her mind.

“Thanks, Mrs. Kent. Is Clark around?” she asked. She could hear fait hammering in the other room that answered her question.

“Right in there” Mr. Kent said. Clark was nailing a block of wood to a pole in his living room. It was the first step before the house would be sturdy enough to fix the roof. Lana looked up and wasn’t surprised to see blue tarp with a hint of blue sky. Clark turned around and picked up a saw.

“Hey” Lana said. Clark jumped and turned around.

“Lana, hi.” he said.

“Sorry to scare you.” she said with a smile. Things were getting really awkward, really fast. Clark took off his goggles and gloves and sat them on his workbench.

“I’m glad your alright.” he began. “We didn’t hear from you and I got worried.” he said. Lana smiled.

“Yea. I’ve never been so scared in my life.” she admitted. Clark looked up.

“Me neither. I never knew what is was like.” he began. “To feel so helpless.” he said but wished he could catch he words and shove them back into his mouth.

“Well, not all of us are always there to rescue everyone.” she said. Clark smiled. There was a small pause before he opened his mouth to speak.

“Listen, before the meteor shower you said some things..” he began. Lanas smile slowly faded but Clark wasn’t looking.

“I thought I was about to die.” she began. “I was delirious.” Clark looked up and was about to open his mouth when a crash came from the kitchen. Clark and Lana turned and ran for the kitchen and paused the moment they entered. The Kent’s were huddled together on the floor. A familiar face was at the door.

“Hello, Clark.” Jason said just before he shot a bullet into the air.

- - - - - - - - - -

Lana shut her book as a flight attendant walked by, as did Clark. Lana smiled. The Kent’s were sleeping in the row ahead of them as they caught the red eye to Chicago that night. Clark smiled and looked at Lana. “How’s your informing going, Jen?” he asked with a smile. Lana let out a small laugh.

“It’s easier when you write it all down. But that isn’t going to make this any easier.” she said looking out the window.

“We’ll make it through this.” he said.

“I hope you, Cla-” she caught herself just in time. “Mark” Clark sighed.

“It just hasn’t sunken in yet.” he said and turned on the overhead light, taking out his pen and continuing to write.

- - - - - - - - - -

Lana screamed and clamped her hand over her mouth.

“Jason!” Clark screamed. “Why are you doing this?” he asked, attempting to calm the madman down. But, it was no use.

“Get...in..the..truck!” she said. No one moved. “Now!” Slowly The Kent’s and Lana Lang loaded into Jason’s truck, hoping they would make it through this alive.

[ILoveSmallville4ver]

Love it so far. I am really interesting in why Clark and Lana changed their names to Mark and Jen. Please post more!

[SpeedyKate91]

seems like a great story. Can't wait for more!!!

[C.A.chick]

I LIKE, I LIKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah, PPMASAP!PRETTY PLEASE???

[morgiehehehehe]

Awsome start!! can't wait to read more!!PPMS!

[MOOman0618]

Great start! Interesting twist on season 5 so far. So I am guessing they are now in some sort of witness protection program? Or I am really off?

[linn]

im confused....but this is good...ppms!

[C.A.chick]

WE WANT MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!LuvClana!!!! PPMASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[LuvClana]

Chapter 2:

The red tuck bounced along the rugged dirt road and turned onto the main road speeding along occasionally dodging cars. Drivers laid on their horns and Lana clutched onto the door scrambling to put her seatbelt on. Clark cursed Jor-El for takeing his powers away because for once, they were actually helpless.

Everyone was surprised when Jason pulled the truck into the drive way at Lex’s mansion. But, Jason opened up the car door ever before it had come to a halt. Martha looked to Jonathon in surprise but he just sighed and opened the door. Json went to the back and opened the door, nearly dragging Lana out. She let out a faint moan; Jason was hurting her. Clark couldn’t stand to see Jason do this to her. He got out of the car and ran up to him.

“Get off of her!” he said, punching the back of Jason’s head. But, Jason recovered quickly and cocked the gun. He pulled the trigger and the bullet shot into the bottom of Clarks leg. He moaned and fell to the floor. Lana screamed and ran over to him. Jonathon and Martha were about to do the same, but Jason aimed the gun at them.

“One step closer and I shoot!” he shouted. They didn’t take another step. The pain spread up Clarks leg and spine tingling in his neck. He couldn’t take the pain. It was almost as bad as a Kryptonite bullet. Lana knew she add to think fast. She rolled up Clarks pant leg and tried to mop up the blood with her jacket. The pain was intense but Clark didn’t pull away, knowing that she was making it better. Lana tied the jacket around his ankle allowing for a temporary bandage.

Lex, obviously hearing the gun shot came out of the front door walking towards Jason. When he saw the gun he stopped and put his hands in front of him. “Jason, what are you doing?” he asked as the gun suddenly aimed at him.

“Lex!” Jason shouted. He was covered in dirt and dried blood. “I need your help.” he said breathing heavily. Lex put his hands down.

“What is it?” he asked. Jason moved closer to Lex, but he slowly took a step back.

“Where’s my mother?” he spat at Lex giving the gun a threatening push.

“How would I know, Jason?” Lex asked. Lana nearly gasped when Jason asked the question and Clark noticed. But he shook it off and attempted to ease his pain.
“I haven’t slept in days!” Jason shouted. “I’ve looked everywhere. I can’t find her. My father hasn’t heard from her in a very, very long time and I’m growing impatient!” Lex pretended not to know where she was.

“Look, Jason. I’m sorry I can’t help you but you need to clam down. Don’t hurt anyone.” he said. But Jason had heard enough. He cocked the gun again and took his shot, this time not missing.

- - - - - - - - -

Jen had fallen asleep in the seat next to him. Her head rested gently on his shoulder. He was stiff at first, feeling a bit awkward, but he eventually eased up and he grew a bit tired himself. Jen breathed deep as she slept. Mark hoped her dreams were better than what they were really going through. It was nearly eleven o’clock as Mark looked at his watch. He slowly reached his hand out and pulled a blanket out from the seat pocket in front of him. He opened it up and spread it over Jen.

“Goodnight Lana. Hopefully one day I can call you that again” he whispered before he too fell into a deep slumber.

- - - - - - - - - -

The rest had happened in a blur. The police had arrived a few minutes later, but by then Jason Teague was no where to be seen. The paramedics rushed over to Lex as Clark was brought to the Ambulance. The four of them sat in the ambulance waiting for news on the second victim. When the ambulance began to pull away, Clark looked up. “What about Lex?” he asked. But all four of them looked out the window just in time to see a white sheet be brought up to cover Lex. He was dead.

A few hours later, Clark was released from the hospital. Luckily the bullet hadn’t hit anything vital. He would just need to be on crutches for the next few days. The sheriff had met them in the hospital room just before they left. With her was a tall man that Clark didn’t recognize.

“Mr Kent, Mrs. Kent. This is Marshall Jim Redmond. He’s from the US Marshall service.” she said.

“US Marshals?” Mr. Kent asked. “What does that have to do with us?”

“Everything” Redmond said. “You and your family are in danger” he said.

“Danger?” Clark asked.

“Desmond Teague is a very powerful man, Mr. Kent. Without a murder weapon we cannot convict Jason Teague of murder without your testimony and trial. We have found Mr. Teague and he has an alibi and witnesses to prove it. It would take a trial to convict him of anything.”

“Why can’t we testimony, then?” Lana asked.

“Desmond Teague won’t allow it. He’ll have you all killed in an instant. He has men positioned all over the world. He won’t hesitate to harm you.”

“If you know all this, why isn’t he behind bars?” Jonathon asked.

“Mr. Kent, he is very good at destroying evidence. There hasn’t been enough evidence to convict him, either. We expect he’s done away with the witnesses if there were any.” It was taking them a while to compensate where Redmond was going with this.

“Well, what can we do?” Martha asked. “You don’t expect us not to testify.”

“We can offer you and your family protection until the trial, sometime in May. Until then you will be safe. But ever after the trial, whether Jason is convicted or not, you may still be in danger. Desmond Teague does not grow tired of stalking his prey. We’ve reviewed your case over the past few hours. I’ve been in three conference calls and we have come to a decision.” Jonathon nodded motioning him to go on. “We will put the four of you into the Witness Protection Program. I will be your case handler. The government will know where you are but no one else is to know your true identity from now on. You are to speak to no one. You can not come in contact with anyone from your past, or let anyone know who you were in your past. Your new identities will be permanent. Unless, or course, one of you slips up.”

Everyone was in shock and no one spoke. Redmond continued. “We will be escorting you to your homes to allow you to quickly pack your things. You will catch an overnight flight to Chicago right away.”

“Are you sure this is the only way?” Jonathon asked after a period of silence. Redmond nodded.

“Either this, or death.”

- - - - - - - - - - - -

So, here they sat; George and Melanie Coldwell, their son Mark, and their family friend Jen. The Coldwells were a new family. George couldn’t help but think how no one around them knew the truth. Know one around them knew who he truly was. He could tell no one. He slowly reached up and shut off the light, leaving all the passengers aboard to sleep.

A/N: Thanks for the comments everyone. Don't expect two chapters a day. I had some spare time though. Hope you enjoy!

And props to MooMan for figuring it out :p
And Linn, I hope this clears it up for ya!

[SpeedyKate91]

good update
PPMS!!!

[LoisNClark]

Great story!!!! Very creative...can't wait for more!!!

PPMS LuvClana!!!:D

[Superboy2]

Great story. Can't wait for more

[MOOman0618]

Good stuff! :) I can't believe Lex is dead! Wow. Post more soon!

[NYC300Z]

You've got me interested! PPMS!

[linn]

okay now it does,thanks...ppms!

[LuvClana]

Chapter 3:
The plane had a relatively smooth landing, yet it caused the Coldwells to wake up, stretching and yawning. Passengers began to get off the plane, but Marshall Redmond told them to wait. They sat for fifteen minutes until everyone was off the plane, then they stood and left. Jim lead them to the gate but stopped right before the exited into the airport. He swiped a card in a keypad in the middle of the tunnel and opened a door. They cambered down the stairs and were quickly filed into a black SUV. All the windows were tinted.
Marshall Redmond climbed into the front seat.

“Are we moving to Chicago?” Mark asked. Jim just smiled and stepped on the gas.

Three hours later the car came to a stop. Jen looked around at the small town laid out in front of them. All that seemed to be there was a main street, a development of houses, a few farms, and two schools. All could be seen from where they stood. “Where are we?” Melanie asked. Jim smiled.

“Welcome to Carabola, Indiana.” he said and drove the car down the large hill they were on top of and they entered their new town. George expected them to pull into a farm, but Jim turned the car and entered the development of houses. After making a few turns he stopped outside of a yellow house with red shutters. “It’s a bit smaller than you are used to, but it’s nice.” Redmond said opening his car door. Everything they were allowed to bring with them could fit in the back for the car. They all helped in unloading boxes as they walked into the house. The front door opened into a living room. George was surprised to hear that the house was all ready furnished. Apparently the government took care of that.

The kitchen was to the right and a dining room was past that. To the left were two bedrooms. Mark gulped when he heard they were his and Jen’s. Right across their rooms was a bathroom. This should be interesting Jen thought. The upstairs consisted of a master bedroom, a bathroom, and a family room, where they’d put a TV and hang out. Once they were settled Jim brought them into the kitchen for a talk.

“Look, I’m sure this is going to be hard for you folks, but it’s for you own safety. Melanie, we’ve arranged for you and jen to work part time at the town coffee shop. It should be a but of a comfort for you. George, you’ll be working full time and the Benson farm down the road. I’ve met them. I heard they are very nice. Mark, you’ll be delivering feed to the farms. The directions to all your jobs are in this envelope. Remember, not one person here knows who you are, and it isn’t okay to tell even one person. Even if you think you can trust them. If anyone knows, you’ll be relocated immediately. Mark and Jen, the government had offered to pay for half of your college fund for your first year at Carabola Community College. I’d say you are a pretty lucky family. The government knows the threat of Desmond Teague.”

With that, he looked at his watch and stood up. “I’d better be going.” he said. “Good luck.” A few minutes later, the Coldwells were alone. Jen looked at her drivers licence. It read Jen Taylor.

“I wondered how I was a Coldwell” she said trying to lighten the mood.

“Jim told me you just go by the name Coldwell because it’s easier.” George said with a sigh. “We’d better get some sleep. We all start work tomorrow.” With that George and Melanie went upstairs and Mark and Jen filed into their rooms.

Jen sat down on her bed and looked around. Her room was perfect for her. She had a bad, a dresser, a very small TV that she brought with her,...and Mark was a few feet away from her as she slept. Jen turned out her light, smiled, and fell asleep.

Mark sat up in his bed. He couldn’t help but think that Jen was only a few feet away from his as he slept. It made him smile just thinking about it. He picked up a box from under he bed and unlocked it. He pulled out a leather bound book and a pen and began to write.

Today we moved to Carablo. It’s a nice town; a bit smaller than Smallville. Haha. What could be smaller than Smallville. We don’t live on a farm but my dad works at one and I deliver feed to them. I might try to also get a job at a farm until school starts. Jen is right behind me. It I were to hack through the three feet of plaster and wiring behind me, she’d be there. I don’t think my parents were too happy about this. I’m not sure if Jen is either. I wonder what Chloe thinks. She will probably figure something like this happened. Knowing her it will only take her a year to find us. I sure hope she does. I would give anything to have my life back. I start my job at eight tomorrow. What fun. Goodbye Clark Kent, Hello Mark Coldwell.

A/N: I think I can take this story pretty far. Thanks for reading. Hope you arn't confused with the name changes. More tomorrow hopefully.

[linn]

great update....ppms!

[LanasLover16]

awesome update!!! ppmasap!!!!!

[MOOman0618]

How fitting the girls work at a coffee shop! And this should be interesting with 'Mark' and 'Jen's' bedrooms being so close. Post more soon.

[LoisNClark]

awesome update

can't wait for more...PPMS!!:D

[SpeedyKate91]

great update
PPMS!!!!

[NYC300Z]

yeah for once i'm not confused! great story! PPMS!

[LuvClana]

more later today

[dreammaster]

awesome start

[midnite_spark]

wow this seems like its going to be a really good story! can't wait until ur next update :)

[LanasLover16]

Cant wait to hear more!!!!!!!

[LanasLover16]

Hey you never posted yesterday, so does that mean your posting today??? i hope it does!!!!

[Deruvius]

wow! this is a great story! really interesting to see clark try to deal with things without his powers. and lex is dead?! meh, i never liked him that much anyway but still, he was kinda amusing.

just an interesting little comment:

Lana couldn’t resist the famous Kent Pie

one of my friends came up with "(person's name) pie" as being code for their, ahem, you get the idea (yes, i have very strange friends). this line totaly cracked me up when i read it! *Lana licks her lips* "mmm... Kent Pie!" soz, that's kinda gross but i had to say it!

anyway, PPMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[LuvClana]

Chapter 4:

The sun was just barley poking through the window when Mark Coldwell opened his eyes, blinking slowly trying to remember where he was. When he finally remembered, it sank through him slowly. He groggily yelled to the person at the door that he was up, standing to stretch, attempting to wake up. He slowly went to the bathroom, turning on the sink and splashing ice cold water onto his face. As the water slid down his face, he began to feel more and more refreshed.

He wiped his face on a towel and exited the bathroom, making his way to the kitchen where his parents and Jen were sitting. When he walked into the room a smile peeled across Melanies face and everyone stopped to stare at him. Jen began to chuckle. It only took Mark a few seconds to realize his mistake and dive back into his room, slamming the door. He grabbed a shirt and put it over his bare chest, and pulled a pair of jeans on. When he finally walked out, his face had reduced to a crimson.

“Go out like that often?” Jen asked smiling. Clark just looked at her and sat down, pulling the box of cereal towards him. Melanie poured him a glass of milk, him nodding in thanks. Jen stood, up bringing her bowl to the sink.

“We’d better get going, Jen. We don’t want to be late to work.” Melanie headed to the families car, Marks father following.

“I’ll be right back Clark. I have to drop them off, then you and I can head off.” George exited following his wife. Lana stood up, heading to the door.

“See ya...boxer boy.” she said with a chuckle as she left. Mark just sank slowly down into his chair in embarrassment. After what seemed like hours, he heard the car pull out of the driveway and he stood up, strutting slowly to the bathroom. Mark turned on the hot shower and let the water run on him as long as he could. He let the water run until he heard the front door open. How could he have waited until his father got home? Mark quickly stepped out of the shower and dried himself off. He quickly dressed himslef before getting out of the bathroom.
“Hey Da-” he begun. But the man standing in front of him was not his father, but a rather tall man wearing an almost exact replica of what Clark was wearing; blue jeans and blue flannel.

“Darryl Mathern” the man extended his hand for mark the shake.

“That’s great, now what are you doing in my house?” he asked, still confused.

“I’m sorry, I’m looking for a Mr. Mark Coldwell?” he asked.

“That’s me.” he said.

“Oh, well, sorry excuse my sudden barging in but no one answered the doorbell. I’ll be your runner in the feed run for three days a week. The other two your on your own.”

Mark guessed Darryl was only a few years older than him. He was maybe twenty five. Just as Darryl finished, George walked in.

“Hello” he said, utterly surprised that someone was in their house. Mark quickly introduced Darryl to his father.

“I was just wondering if you wanted to head out, I could show you the basics and we could get you used to this thing” he said with a smile. Mark looked to his father.

“You two go” he said. “I have to get ready from work. I’ll see you later.” he said smiling as Mark followed Darryl out to his truck. As soon as Mark got into the truck, Darryl started feeding him information.

“We deliver to a lot of different farms in the county. We do each farm once a week and about five farms a day. So, as you can guess we have about twenty-five farms in the county that need feed from us. Monday’s, like today, are the farthest out farms we have to go to. He pointed to a clipboard resting on the dashboard. He read it quickly while they stopped at a traffic light. “We have the Grothern Farm, Ross Farm, Lloyd Farm, the county Thoroughbred farm, and my grandfathers farm”

Mark nodded in understanding. Darryl smiled and they were off, the turned down the main road of the town and he could have sworn he saw Lana standing in Central Garden Coffee Shop. But then he realized it was just Jennifer Coldwell.

- - - - - - -

Jen walked into Central Garden Coffee Shop, or ‘The Center’ as everyone called it. She was to be the official beverage mixer, as Melanie ran the cashier. A few highschool students were mixers with her. It ran like your everyday Starbucks, but with a lounge on the top floor for students to do homework and drink their coffee. Everyone once in a while a student would go in or come down, but Donna, one of the other mixers, told her their were tons of students up there, only college around now, cramming for the next years study.

The owner had prepped them on what to do, and Donna was to teach Jen how to make the specialty drinks, but she knew most of them from her countless years at the Talon.

Mark and Jen, at their separate job in separate town together thought the same thing, ‘It’s going to be a long day’.

A/N: This was a fun chapter to type. Enjoy!

[dreammaster]

another awesome chapter

[NYC300Z]

PPMS!!

[LanasLover16]

awesome update!!! and it was really fun to read!!!! ppms!!!!!!!

[Deruvius]

that was a cool chapter, but i thought clark lost his powers? how could he have such a hot shower then dress at super-speed? do u need to read through your stories more carefully?:p

[LuvClana]

I never said Clark lost his pwoers. In the summary, I said hardly anothing when the way the premier did :p No aliens which means Clark made it to the fortress and never lost his powers :D

[Superboy2]

PPMS!!! It sounds very good so far

[Lana102]

That was really good i am intrested!ppms!!!

[LuvClana]

ack! I've been so busy! I'll post more as soon as I can!

[C.A.chick]

WE WANT MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!PPMASAP

[Chloe_Sullivan11]

Awesome fanfiction! Love it!

I usually hate Clana stories, but I loved this one. I am a major Clois fan after all.

Keep up the good work if you write anymore stories, which you hopefully will. Bye!

Keep up the good work if you write anymore stories, which you hopefully will. Bye!

[Kriminal]

I never said Clark lost his pwoers. In the summary, I said hardly anothing when the way the premier did No aliens which means Clark made it to the fortress and never lost his powers

Earlier in your story jason shot clark in the leg and he was bleeding so he did not have his powers then and somehow has them now. Yeah you screwed up but you can always make up a story how clark got them back to fix your little problem.

Besides that little flaw the story is great

and heres where you said it....

Clark cursed Jor-El for takeing his powers away because for once, they were actually helpless.

[I_love_smallville91]

Doing good so far! PPMS!

[LuvClana]

ah you are right! You know what I did? I started writing two new fanfics like this. One where he lost them and one where he didn't. I think I got this one screwed up with the other, that I didn't like as much. erg ok I'll have to fix this :p

ok if you reread ch.3 the mistyakes r gone :p

[NYC300Z]

okay cool....so when's the next update?

[binkys711]

wow! great job on the new story! It's awesome! very cool :cool: PPMS!!! I love it!:D

[iloveit]

great story! update soon! ppms! (also, how do you do those rolly smiley things?)

[LuvClana]

I don't know how soon I can update (this is my side story) meanwhile, make sure to read Beauty (my main story) Update on the way for Beauty.

[NYC300Z]

PPMS!

[binkys711]

PPMS!!!:D

[iloveit]

hey your online LuvClana update now! can you plzplzplz *does puppy dog face*

[LuvClana]

soon but im really cusy in school four day weekend coming up so possibly then

[LovinMe210]

I luv this story!!!

[ClanaLover]

I haven't started reading this yet but I will in the morning because I'm tiered right now. Just letting you know.

[LuvClana]

i think i'll update today

[NYC300Z]

you think? when will you know?

[cufcchic]

PPMS!

[NYC300Z]

UPDATE!:D

[SpeedyKate91]

PPMS!!!