Sorry for being such a slug about leaving fdk lately, but I've thoroughly enjoyed the past few installments of this story. Seeing Clark (or not seeing, but knowing he is) using his powers without him having full knowledge about who he is - it's fascinating.
And scary for him. My heart really goes out to him. Lois has been so good about letting him find his own way, but her tendencies toward danger have forced him to use them anyway. I also love it that she knows Clark well enough to talk him into saving Luthor - she knows that he'd hate himself later if he lets him die.
Oh, the discussion about the voice in his head telling him he's a freak is both heart-breaking and maddening. I think that we all have negative thoughts run through our minds at times and it can really damage our confidence in ourselves. How much worse for Clark to be hearing those things about himself without understanding they don't come from inside his own head?
Does Luthor still suspect that Superman is alive? Does he know that Clark is Superman and is just waiting for his powers to come back before he strikes again?
I can't wait for the next chapter, to see how BatP changes without a Superman and with Lois in on how evil Lex is - I'm sure things will go a bit differently.
Brenda
