NOTE: Wow, this is really the end of part one! I wrote a nice long 'thank you' and all that at the bottom and a summary preview of the sequel too. I still responded to all the lastest reviews though :)...I added a bit of a poem thing I wrote at the end also. Enjoy!

Angel452: Jason's next feat (and many more) will be in the sequel. Ah, you'll find out here what happens in Smallville. Thanks for your reviews as always even if some of your questions don't get answered :).

Alphie: That's great that a line of mine gave you goosebumps! It's been great to have you along for the story. Thank you!

maaike-fluffy: Thank you very much for your kind words and constructive criticism. Yes, I actually thought about Jason being a bit too mature sounding in some parts but I didn't really want to change it though either :D. I decided I will try and be more accurate with his age in the sequel and thank you for pointing that out. I'm glad my story got you to read it all in one sitting too :). Thank you very very much!

wierdIT: Thanks! It's quite a compliment to know you'll miss this story when it's gone and that it's one of your faves. Thank you for reviewing and reading the story! Hope to have you along for the sequel...

M.: To fly would be soooo great! Yes, anyway :D...I liked having Martha here in the end. I hope it's good. And I always take the time to respond to reviewers because they take the time to give feedback so I enjoy replying in return :). Thanks so very much!

red lighting: Yup, there's a bit of talk between Lois and Martha here. Hope the end is good! Thanks for the reviews and for being there from close to the beginning of my story!

Mr. Firenze:) Gee, thanks. Yes, saving the world moments are definitely a highlight when I write them. Thank you so much for being here from the beginning and being so encouraging with your responses.

Enigma Starflare: It's too bad you found my story when it's just coming to an end :). But that's okay since there'll be more...Thanks very much!

Nightcrawler8: That's why I like Superman so much: he's always there for his family. Here's the meeting with Martha! It's kind of brief but it'll continue in part 2. Thank you for your wonderful reviews!

Sunny2006: Yeah, I thought it was cool how Jason saved Lois in the movie so I had to do it again :D. Thank you for reviewing. I'm glad you are sorry to see it end but only because it means I've done my job as a writer :). Thanks!

queequeg1013: It's great to hear that my characters are well developed. That is always what I strive for the most. And I am already planning on what loose ends to tie up. Lex is definitely one of them and will play an important part of the arc of the sequel. You've been very constructive and encouraging. Thanks a bunch for your feedback!

Amylion: Here's the meeting! It's brief but there will be many more talks between the women in the second part of this story. It's been great to have you as a reader and reviewer! Thank you!

malfoysvixen: Lol, yeah that guy was creepy. I will certainly try to post the sequel ASAP, but probably not tomorrow or anything ;). Thanks for your reviews!

Jedi X-man Serena Kenobi:D don't breakdown just yet! Lol. I'm glad you enjoyed last chap. It's been fun reading your reviews. Thank you! Hope to read more in the sequel :).

The Kiss of Death: Ah yes. Lois certainly is a magnet for trouble as Superman said more than once :D. Martha and Jason meet! There'll be more interaction in the sequel too. Thanks for being a constant reviewer!

Maddi-B: Here it is! And I hope it's as good as you hoped :). Thank you much for all your lovely reviews!

Natters: Here's more, but sadly the last chapter for this piece of the story. I'm glad you've enjoyed it so far though :).

skinnyrita: Haha, I'm glad the image of Jason and the seats stuck in your mind. It's good to know :). Thanks for reviewing!

And now for the very last chapter...

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"Wake up, Jason. It's time to go." Lois shook him gently and his eyes fluttered open. She smiled and kissed his forehead.

He blinked and looked around. "Mommy, it's still dark."

"I know, but it's time. You can sleep on the way." She rose from the bed and pushed aside the curtains to look out the window. The dim grey of morning twilight cast long shadows in Metropolis and a faint blush of gold touched the Eastern horizon. The sun was coming.

Jason slowly got up and yawned. Lois set some clothes out for him and left him to make the last preparations for the trip. She set her bags by the door of the apartment and checked on her son. He was buttoning his shirt. She combed his hair and carried his backpack to the door as well. They were ready.

"You ready?" she asked, taking one last inspection to make sure everything was set. All lights were off, valuables were put away, and everything was closed.

His mouth stretched wide in another yawn in response. She smiled and gathered her things—a suitcase and her bag—while Jason slung his backpack over his shoulder. She locked the door behind them.

Metropolis was not yet awake. Few cars were on the road, coffee and pastry shops were just opening with the aromas of fresh bread and roasting coffee wafting out into the streets, and only a small contingent of morning workers strolled the sidewalks.

Lois and Jason climbed into the rented sedan. Jason gazed up at their towering apartment building as they pulled away and drove out of Metropolis. He had never been away from the city before.

As they continued driving on and on, he drifted into sleep again in the backseat as Lois kept her eyes open on the road.

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Lois grew weary as the hours passed, but her senses revived as fields and fields of cows and corn began to sweep past. A faint smile crossed her lips and her eyes sparkled. "Jason. Jason, wake up. We're here."

He wiped the sleep from his eyes and craned his neck to look out the window. A worn, old sign slid into view on the side of the road, Smallville painted in bold red letters on its wood.

As they drove through the small country town, Lois soaked in every sight wondering how each building and person was connected to her beloved hero.

"We're almost there," she said.

Her mouth dropped open when they pulled up in front of an aged farmhouse and barn. It was a two-story, cozy home with a porch and steepled roof. The barn was close by with its doors open. They were parked beside an old car that seemed like it could use a new paint job.

Lois sat there in the car for a long while staring at everything around them. To think such a great man, a legend, grew up in such a small and quiet place. So this is where heroes are born…

She got out and Jason followed. His eyes were wide with curiosity and his head swiveled around to take in all he could. She took his hand and walked towards the house.

An elderly woman with her pale hair in a bun at the nape of her neck stood on the porch. Her floral dress was faded blue and pink and a light sweater covered her arms. Lois met her gaze and they considered each other.

"Mrs. Kent," began Lois, "I'm…"

"Lois Lane," she finished with an inviting smile.

They met at the top of the steps, and Lois was taken aback when the older woman embraced her. She returned the warm gesture after a moment's pause and tried to will away the tears that glistened in her eyes.

"Thank you," she murmured past the lump in her throat.

"I've been looking forward to this meeting for a very long time."

Lois did not know what to say. She looked down and nodded. "So have I. I wanted to see what great woman raised such an incredible son."

Mrs. Kent smiled softly but was distracted by the little boy gazing up at her with radiant blue eyes. Her hands trembled as she covered her mouth with one. "Jason," she whispered.

Jason nodded and continued to watch her.

"My grandson."

Lois was stunned. "How did you…? Clark and I decided to tell you together…"

Mrs. Kent regarded her with motherly understanding. "He has your looks in some ways, but I raised Clark as my own from when he was a child. I know his son when I see him." She smiled down at Jason. "There is much of my son in him, I can see clearly."

Jason was charmed by her genuine, grandmotherly smile and he immediately felt at home. This older woman was beginning to love him already and he could say the same for her when he searched the aged lines of her face. There was something familiar about her.

"Is he here?" Lois asked quietly, her heart beginning to yearn for the man she loved.

Mrs. Kent nodded knowingly and turned to look at the barn. Just as Lois turned also, he stepped out into the sunlight. He was in jeans and a t-shirt with his ebony locks loose like Clark Kent's. The finely chiseled planes of his face were defined in the sun and his body aglow. They could feel the joy from his smile from where they stood.

Lois released Jason's hand, leaving him with his grandmother, and hurried down the steps. She ran and leaped into Clark's arms. He held her tight to his chest and buried his face in her silken hair. Her arms were wrapped around his neck and her head rested on his shoulder so that her feet dangled slightly from the ground.

"I love you Clark Kent," she murmured against his throat.

He laughed. "And I love you Lois Lane, my one and only."

He set her on her feet, put his arm around her waist, and walked with her to the door of the house. Mrs. Kent had a hand on Jason's shoulder and both were grinning at the couple. Clark took his son in his arms while still holding Lois and brought his mother close as well.

"Let's go inside and talk," he said.

And he flashed them all a Superman smile.

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I want to be human.

They see the red cape, the blue suit,

And the powers of the sun;

But who sees me?

Without these powers who would I be?

S

They will never know my troubles

For I will not let them see.

Is that why I can never be one of them?

I am alone on this earth,

Does anyone see my human worth?

S

I have felt the grief, anger, and joy,

The conscious and the compassion:

Is that enough?

I have desires, hopes, and dreams,

So I can be human it seems…

S

No, it is not enough.

I will never be one of them

Or know what it is like.

And so I watch them from afar:

You do not know how fortunate you are.

S

Could it be possible?

Does she see more than the colors,

The hero, and the cape?

She even smiles at my human disguise

While I sink under all these lies.

S

I want to tell her everything.

She is the reason I want to live,

To reach out and hold her as mine.

Receiving power from more than the sun,

It seems a new life has begun.

S

I will give her everything.

Now I will know this love,

This love she gives to all of me

As a man both hero and human;

Yes, her love for me as a human.

I have attained humanity in her arms.

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AUTHOR'S NOTE: This has been an incredibly fun and encouraging time as I posted this story. Thank you so much to everyone who took the time to read my writing. It really means a lot to me :). I especially am thankful for all of you who reviewed to let me know how it was.

Thanks to all who reviewed: Mr. Firenze, Jedi X-man Serena Kenobi, Kala Lane-Kent, 1eclecticreader, Nightcrawler8, The Kiss of Death, Maddi-B, queequeg1013, Amylion, Alphie, LostSchizophrenic, Sunny2006, Angel452, malfoysvixen, red lighting, Nette, Crafty, skinnyrita, twin03, M., Jacqueline Roget, katie, Andrea, maaike-fluffy, Cindy B, Starlight63, Stelmaria, Matt-luv-Sora, mugglecastlover31, katemary77, Beeto, Natters, Enigma Starflare, wierdIT, musicreprise, KalEl Hammer, gaylarain, Lil'layah, Leli1013, Jennifer, xtreme-pansy, Jessilea, allymcnally, Dragonsdaughter1, darkangel1910, gu61, ksb, cassie, AniJap, Yeah, javaman, Falln4DarkAngel, and heartnut. You guys are all great!

PREVIEW: So now that I got such good feedback, I will be doing a sequel! Hopefully I will start putting it up before high school starts :P. It will pretty much be a continuation of this part but with Lex Luthor added in. Also, Jason will be growing up and beginning to show certain abilities while Lois and Clark try to understand how his being half-Kryptonian affects him. Lex has another plan though much more sinister and different than any of his others. He is out for revenge...

It would be awesome if everyone reviewed this last chapter! Tell me overall what you think of the story. It would be fun to know your fave chapter, scene, or quote too if you feel like it :). Hope to see you all in the next part of the story!