And here is the last chapter of this fiction. It was my first, and I hope you enjoyed it. Don’t hesitate to give me your feedback; it would make me happy.
A sequel is coming
Chapter 23: Under the Gathered Stars
Lois recovered in her husband’s arms. She turned gently and gazed into his eyes, where she read deep relief. She was sure he could see the same thing in hers. At first glance, it had worked. The two Lois were one again.
— How do you feel? — Clark dared to ask.
— Whole, reunited, myself, — Lois replied, a smile of relief lighting up her voice.
Martha and Jonathan watched them, eager to see if everything had returned to normal.
Lois continued:
— And you, Clark? — I feel great. — Is it…? — Lois hesitated to finish her question, fearing the answer.
Clark placed his hands on his wife’s hips and, with a smooth motion, gently lifted them into the air.
— Clark, am I dreaming? Is it really you making me fly? — A bright smile illuminated Lois's face, as a tear of joy rolled down her cheek.
Clark nodded, his smile radiant and full of the warmth that characterized him.
Martha and Jonathan embraced, happy with the resolution.
Clark kissed his wife deeply, and she returned the kiss before they floated back down to the ground. They then turned to their elders:
— Thank you so much for everything; you’ve been a great help! — It’s the least we can do; family is what we hold most dear, — Jonathan replied. — Come on, kids, go on. You need some quality time together, — Martha encouraged.
Clark hesitated, but Jonathan confirmed:
— Your mother is right. You need to reconnect. Come over for dinner with us this weekend.
Clark nodded, took a step back, and changed into his super costume.
Lois clasped her hands in front of her mouth, still impressed by his change of clothes.
— I love when you do that! — she said, her eyes filled with admiration.
He responded with a smile, took her in his arms, and they soared beyond the clouds.
Once under the Milky Way, Clark slowed down and hovered, letting the currents carry him.
He wrapped his cape around them and took his time kissing her. They exchanged long, passionate kisses before he rested his forehead against Lois's.
Clark sighed and tried to articulate what he felt: — I was so afraid of losing you, of losing us. What I feel for you… it’s as if everything makes sense now that everything is back to normal.
Lois gently caressed his face, her gaze locked on his, filled with tenderness.
— Me too, Clark. But we made it through together, as always. Nothing will ever separate us.
Clark smiled, relief and love mingling in his eyes.
— You are my anchor, Lois. No matter what happens, as long as I have you by my side, I know I can face anything.
They remained there, suspended among the stars, enjoying the tranquility of the moment. The trials they had just gone through felt distant, and all that mattered was them, together, in the vastness of the night sky.
To be continued
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