-Chapter One-
Leaving SmallvilleThe sun rose of the horizon creating a tranquil red and orange colour stretch across the clouds that sat peacefully in the morning sky. Rays of light shone across the pale green fields and illuminating the many trees stood across the horizon.
Clark Kent, a strong dark-haired young man in his early twenties stood alone in his barn loft surrounded by rays of sunshine streaking across a red couch placed diagonally towards the stairs, a small table sat next to it cluttered with pieces of papers and astronomy photos.
This would be the last sunset Clark would see in his loft, well at least for a while that is. He had many memories in the barn in which he stood. It was here he used to gaze longingly at the girl next door: Lana Lang. Ever since he was a boy he loved Lana Lang, she was beautiful, a vision of beauty with her dark haired that flowed down to her shoulders and her twinkling green eyes always made his knees turn to jelly, that and the fact she always wore a Kryptonite necklace making it impossible for Clark to even talk to her. She was unattainable, even after she stopped wearing the necklace, since she was already dating Whitney Fordman, star football player and senior. How could Clark compete with that?
They tried to date many times but Clark was always afraid of how she'd feel about him if she knew about his powers. It always hurt him that he had to lie to her more so because he was hurting her as well. Clark always felt as if all he did was hurt Lana even accidentally, since the meteor shower in which Clark arrived to Smallville in killed Lana's parents. Although, no fault of his own he still responsible in some way.
For you see Clark was not just a farmboy from Smallville, he was much more than that. Some would say he was a god. For you see, Clark was not from Smallville or in fact this galaxy. He was from a planet called Krypton. His parents Martha and Jonathon Kent adopted Clark when he came in the meteor shower which were the remains of his home planet and his greatest weakness.
From a young age Clark knew he was different, but he had no idea how different. His life was based around a secret. That he wasn't of mortal men. He was strong. Stronger than any boy or man of his age. He was fast. Faster than a bullet in fact.
But, whatever new power he had he always had his parents. They helped through his teenaged years, which like Clark weren't normal. While, other teenagers were worrying about spots and their voices cracking, Clark was worrying about setting people on fire or the fact that he could see through objects.
Only a handful of people knew Clark's secret. Pete Ross his best friend who had moved away a few years ago. Although they still kept in touch. Chloe Sullivan, his other best friend also knew he had already said his goodbyes to her. But, he hadn't said goodbye to Lana yet.
He could see her car driving down the dirt road in the background. He had practised this for almost four hours. This was going to hurt. He and Lana had only just got together after he told her everything. There was no more secrets. But, he had to leave. He had been sent to this planet on a mission. To save it from the same fate as Krypton.
In Clark's senior year, he had constructed the Fortress of Solitude or rather his dead father did. Jor-El created the Fortress to prepare Clark for his mission. Clark had decided not to run anymore. He had to face his destiny. The first part of his training was about to begin. Jor-El had instructed him to travel the world so he could better learnt about the people he was meant to save.
Strange, Clark though as he watched the sun rise. I've lived on Earth for nineteen years and I only know what I've been told about the world around me. Now, I can learn more about the world.
"Clark?" came a voice that made a strange sensation o fear and anxiety wash through Clark's body. He turned around to see Lana stood before him. She looked at him nervously.
"Hey," he said blankly. I wish there was an easier way to tell her, he thought to himself.
"Clark what is it?" Lana asked him a little scared by his silence.
"I'm leaving," he said bluntly which caused Lana to look taken aback. "Smallville."
"Where are you going?" asked Lana tears starting to drip through her eyes.
"I don't know," Clark said. He looked over at her with a look of conviction. "I just know I need to go."
"Why?" asked Lana tearfully.
Clark walked over to Lana and looked her deep within her eyes hoping she'd understand. "I've been sent here for a reason Lana," Clark said to her. "I need to go. I need to learn more about this planet, so that I can better understand it."
Lana bowed her head tears dripping down her cheeks.
"I'll be back," Clark said lifting her chin so she could look him straight in the eyes. "Remember, I can be back any time. Just give me a call."
"For some reason," Lana said dimly, "I knew this day would come. You don't belong to me, Clark," Clark went to argue. "It's true Clark. You belong to the world." She kissed him goodbye. "Good luck."
She went to walk away. Clark grabbed her hand and pulled her back to him so he could have one last kiss. They parted. "Don't worry," Clark said, "I'll be back every weekend."
"No, Clark," Lana said abruptly which caught Clark off guard. "I don't want anything to hold you back." Clark looked shocked at her. "Don't worry, well meet again. But, right now. We both after look at the future. Even if it means we have to leave each other."
Clark nodded. A tight knot twisted in his heart as he felt a strange pain, although it wasn't as painful as he thought would be. He had broken up with Lana before but now it just felt easy. Maybe, because they both had closure. Clark picked up his duffel bag next to him with all his clothes stuffed inside.
"Bye," he said kissing Lana one last time before zooming away in a red blur. Lana watched with tears in her eyes out of the loft window as Clark zoomed across the dirt road disappearing into the sunset. A brighter future a head of him