Smallville: Annual

Chapter 37

Hello.  I hope you are enjoying reading this story.  I just want to say that in this chapter I have included a song to be played at the very end.  I felt given the mood of the story, it reminded me of a music video that was played in pieces in the superbowl about a soldier returning to a hero's welcome that it was a perfect thing to end on.  Plus I love the lines 'all the pain of yesterday' and 'my kingdom awaits and they've forgiven my mistakes.' The first being mortally wounded and in that coma and as I think many fans of the Smallville series can admit that this version of Clark Kent has made alot of mistakes.  And for fans of Kingdom Come, acknowledge that his glory as Superman as his kingdom.  Please comment, vote and enjoy.

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4/18/05 - 6:45AM  - Smallville Medical Center - Smallville, KS

        Diana woke up slightly uncomfortable but nothing a little stretching wouldn't fix.  She had slept on the floor in a quiet examination room on the cold linoleum floor.  She had slept in worse places, but she knew it was the only place she could sleep without anyone seeing her as weak.

        She got up and left the room, looking up and down the hallway as the girls were sound asleep.  She then saw how Carol was asleep in one of the chairs at the lounge with a blanket over her shoulders.  Hal seemed to be able to stay awake as he had a cup of coffee in his hands and was more than capable to stay awake...

"At least for another hour.  Then I relieve Carol." said Hal.

"I see." said Diana.  "And it won't hurt your pride having to sleep elsewhere while Carol watches over them."

"Its Carol, Diana, its not too hard to watch her sleep.  Uh sorry that sounded kinda creepy."  said Hal.

"No, Hal its sweet."  said Diana.  "She's really lucky to have you."

"What?"  said Hal.

"I said she's really lucky to have you... watching over her." Diana added unconvincingly

"Whoa.  Me and her?  Yes!"

"Don't sound too surprised, Hal.  She's cared for you for years.  How else would she be the Queen of the Star Sapphires without her love for you."

"She just always seems so uptight and professional.  But every now and then there are moments when she reveals an adventurous side to her that you can't help but fall in love with.  I ... never would have thought she could do it all."

"That's why you two are perfect for each other.  You both fly in face of authority yet respect the rules the authority comes from.  You are willing to fight for each other and others.  The greatest will and the greatest love.  I'm surprised you two didn't realize it when I told you that yesterday."

Hal couldn't help but be happy at what Diana had told him as he looked upon Carol with a smile on his face.  He left Diana and continued watching the other three girls. He then sat next to Carol while softly placing his arm over her as she unconsciously reacted by curling up next to Hal with a smile on her face.

Diana couldn't help but smile herself watching the two as she turned to see Steve standing by the door.

"So how are you handling the job Steve?"

"Standing by watching my old buddy go mushy at the sight of his queen?  That would make him what's the word a.. consort."

"Exactly.  But I was wondering how was Clark?"

"I checked an hour ago and seems to be doing alright, for someone asleep over half a day now."

"How are the deputies?"