Coming Out

[Valhalla Erikson]

Author's Note: Rewatching Smallville this idea came to mind when I was examining the friendship between Clark and Lex and I came to the conclusion, while Lex has his grey moments Clark wasn't a saint in how he handled his friendship with Lex either. So I thought I'd rectify it. With a female version of Clark named Claire.

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Prologue

"Are you sure you want to do this?"

Claire Kent

I hear Brandon ask next to me. To be perfectly honest I have been doing a combination of rehearsing what I was going to say to him and convincing myself that it's a good idea. Good thing I have my cousin with me for moral support. Heck, despite the relation he's more like my little brother than anything else. "Lex has had our backs and was there for us when we needed it. What kind of friend would I be if I keep this from him?"

Brandon nods in understanding, "Point taken. Still, you know your Dad will freak if he finds out"

"Hence why I told your Dad. Mine may be a bit"

Brandon raised his eyebrow and I laugh.

"OK. I love him but Dad's one of the most stubborn individuals I've ever known. But if there's anyone who can get him to see reason why I'm doing this it's yours" I ruffled Brandon's hair and staired up at the Luthor Mansion. I swear it looks as if it keeps getting bigger each time I visit. I feel Brandon holding my hand as he glances at it too. He once told me that the place look like it came out of a horror film. So to say it gives him the creeps would be an understatement

"Just remember that the person who lives here is a cool guy and he wouldn't let anything happen to us"

Brandon scoffed, "I'm not a little kid. I can take whatever comes my way"

I just smiled and wrapped an arm around him as we make our way to the mansion.

[superkamiguy1]

Apr 19, 2024 23:53:07 GMT Valhalla Erikson said:

Author's Note: Rewatching Smallville this idea came to mind when I was examining the friendship between Clark and Lex and I came to the conclusion, while Lex has his grey moments Clark wasn't a saint in how he handled his friendship with Lex either. So I thought I'd rectify it. With a female version of Clark named Claire.

---

Prologue

"Are you sure you want to do this?"

Claire Kent

I hear Brandon ask next to me. To be perfectly honest I have been doing a combination of rehearsing what I was going to say to him and convincing myself that it's a good idea. Good thing I have my cousin with me for moral support. Heck, despite the relation he's more like my little brother than anything else. "Lex has had our backs and was there for us when we needed it. What kind of friend would I be if I keep this from him?"

Brandon nods in understanding, "Point taken. Still, you know your Dad will freak if he finds out"

"Hence why I told your Dad. Mine may be a bit"

Brandon raised his eyebrow and I laugh.

"OK. I love him but Dad's one of the most stubborn individuals I've ever known. But if there's anyone who can get him to see reason why I'm doing this it's yours" I ruffled Brandon's hair and staired up at the Luthor Mansion. I swear it looks as if it keeps getting bigger each time I visit. I feel Brandon holding my hand as he glances at it too. He once told me that the place look like it came out of a horror film. So to say it gives him the creeps would be an understatement

"Just remember that the person who lives here is a cool guy and he wouldn't let anything happen to us"

Brandon scoffed, "I'm not a little kid. I can take whatever comes my way"

I just smiled and wrapped an arm around him as we make our way to the mansion.

A refreshing take on a Smallville AU! Plus, it's always nice to see a female version of Clark! It's more common than you think even in the comics proper! AND we get a nice and properly behaved variant of Brandon for even more fun! Great stuff man! Looking forward to seeing her interaction with Lex!

[Valhalla Erikson]

Hostile Takeover?
Luthor Corp/Vought Partnership


Lex observed the news headline from the Daily Planet's website. The ink hasn't even been dry from the contract signing yet the alliance has already been making headlines. It had been a long and careful process of maintaining the partnership through a series of buying most of the companie's stock and shaking hands with a few key individuals at the company. But the wait was worth it as far as Lex was concerned.

"If I may speak freely sir, not exactly the most flattering headline regarding your accomplishment" Mercy, that statuesque bodyguard commented next to Lex. 

"The press can say whatever they wish Mercy. The way I see it, this is a victory. Schedule a meeting between myself & The Seven. The best way to make a good impression is to ensure that the companie's most profitable super group is stable. *beat* For the time being"

The signal from his phone shows footage of Clara and Brandon's arrival at the mansion.. "Consider this subject to be continued." he gets up from his chair and prepares to greet his guest.

[superkamiguy1]

May 1, 2024 18:01:29 GMT Valhalla Erikson said:

Hostile Takeover?
Luthor Corp/Vought Partnership


Lex observed the news headline from the Daily Planet's website. The ink hasn't even been dry from the contract signing yet the alliance has already been making headlines. It had been a long and careful process of maintaining the partnership through a series of buying most of the companie's stock and shaking hands with a few key individuals at the company. But the wait was worth it as far as Lex was concerned.

"If I may speak freely sir, not exactly the most flattering headline regarding your accomplishment" Mercy, that statuesque bodyguard commented next to Lex. 

"The press can say whatever they wish Mercy. The way I see it, this is a victory. Schedule a meeting between myself & The Seven. The best way to make a good impression is to ensure that the companie's most profitable super group is stable. *beat* For the time being"

The signal from his phone shows footage of Clara and Brandon's arrival at the mansion.. "Consider this subject to be continued." he gets up from his chair and prepares to greet his guest.

Lex is as magnificent as ever! Can't wait to see him interacting with The Seven and the higher ups at Vought! His meeting with Clara and Brandon couldn't have come at a more perfect time!