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Wow. I really liked this chapter. I know that magic and the occult aren't interesting to some, but the way you've woven it into this episode has been fascinating.

Clark's instincts are still causing him to act like Superman, but neither he or Lois sees it, even when his glasses get knocked off. I know the wind was blowing, but I wonder if at some point, her subconscious mind won't connect the image of Clark leaping to the alter and snatching up the boy with an image of Superman flying to the rescue.

Lovely story. Can't wait for more.
BJ

I like the story, Dandello, but I must take issue with you on one line.

This simply isn't true. It's part of the teachings of some early Gnostics who believed that their "special knowledge" of things spiritual would bring them closer to God, and that those who lacked such knowledge would be far from Him. It isn't a Biblical idea, and it doesn't jive with established early church history.

That quibble aside, the story rocks. I visualized Clark lifting the sword like Adrian Paul in Highlander and then shoving it into the ground with more-than-human strength. And Lois charging at the force field alone is so very in character for her.

I believe I read in another thread that you haven't decided when (or even if) to bring Superman back, but it seems that it's almost time for Lois to admit to herself that she cares deeply for her partner, far more deeply than any best friend. And if I were to be asked, I'd suggest that Lois figures it out but doesn't tell Clark at first, but then you bring back Superman with Lois's deliberate help by putting them in a situation where he has to come back or someone important (other than Lois) dies. And she makes this deliberate decision to invite him back, knowing that he'll come between her and Clark. Lots of angst possible there.

And I wanted to ask you, did you write the story you referenced in a previous thread? It was more than pretty good, too.

I put in the line about the early Christians because I recall one of my priests mentioning it, once upon a time - of course, he was more than a little bit renegade. (But I changed the line a bit.)

And yes, I wrote Midsummer's Eve and I'm glad you liked it.

I think it's about time for Lois to put the pieces together - of course it's a moot point if his loss of powers isn't simply psychological.

I don't think I've left feedback on the last several parts, but I did want to let you know that I'm still following and loving this story.

You've taken the storylines from the show and just torched them into something completely different and fascinating.

I can't wait to see where you go with this. And I'm loving the intimation that Lois will guess that Clark is Superman before he does.

Terrific! I looove the soul mates and past life angle... looking forward to more.

And I was *waiting* for Clark's familiar face without glasses scene and Lois catching him..so yay!

I too am guilty of reading and not leaving fdk for several past parts... sorry ... am immensely enjoying your story!!!

Yay, Nick is OK!

Interesting how Clark "just knows" about how to do the occult stuff. Yes, Superman was familiar with many extraordinary feats, but I don't recall grounding magical energy to be among them. :-)