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Corrina.

I almost hope Clark's powers never come back and he and Lois can live happily ever after in the place they've found that is home.

I disagree, rkn. Deep inside Kent is a hero and without fighting the fight, allowing Tempus to win, and without making sure that Lana and the baby are okay, he'll never be able to be truly happy. He'll always wonder if he did the right thing, and these doubts will eat into his happiness with Lois. He's too good inside to just leave the world to fall into decay and not try to do anything about it. That's the curse of heroes. They do what they ought to (should) do, and rarely what they want to do, especially when it comes to their private life. The greater good always wins out.

Whether or not Clark's powers return, I believe he would go back to Metropolis to find out the truth. If his powers came back, it would be a quicker trip, though.

Due to Romeric's jealousy over Kent and Lois, I worry when the two of them go off together. He tried to sabotage Lois and Clark's relationship by telling Maddy about their almost kiss. While his actions and motives may be pure, I find I cannot trust him. Plus, I also worry whenever Clark goes to the river. The river is where Lois dumped the Kryptonite, which means he could become exposed to it again.

I love Lois's impatience. I give her credit for trying to see things from his POV, but it always comes back to what she wants in the end. So, Lois.

Clark is mixing his memories. Tempus was speaking about Lois. His body would rot next to hers (Lois). He didn't speak about Lana.

I don't like it. I don't like it at all. If Tempus almost succeeded in killing Clark when he had his powers, he would have no trouble killing him now that he is powerless. Besides, without super powers it would take months (at the best) or years for Clark go to America and come back to Bangala (this is, if he came back from this mission alive). He would leave Lois just when things start to warm up between them. This has "bad idea" written all over.

Andreia

Blessed friday!... I can read your post!!!

So..... they are remembering that they are alive! They find their bodies and souls can't be feeded just by bread and water.... yees!! And I really hope that Clark's "penchant for pigheadedness" won't interfere their plans.... (BTW, I love that phrase )

.... the river.:.. no, really... is "the" river?? Please tell me that is some kind of wild river, which drag everything from its place and not the kind of calm river, where you can stoke pieces of bright, green rocks ....

Will he ever tell Lois The Truth?? I imagine that would never be easy... but, if he won't do it, everything will be worse... if Tempus come to the tribe, or if his lunkheadness (is that a word?) makes him go back to Metropolis and get another dose of kryptonite and get hurt and unable to come back, or if his powers came back suddenly and Lois discover them by accident.. that could destroy their trust.... or... or.... there are so many bad scenarios that come to my mind...


I can't wait for next week...

When I first read the first chapter, I thought that Tempus had killed Lana. It was really pretty confusing. After reading it through several times, I decided that Tempus must have meant that he thought Lois was dead in Africa, so he was dumping Clark in the same area to die because if he had been talking about Lana, Clark would have known it. Now it seems my first interpretation might be right.

If Tempus killed Lana, that would make Clark's situation much easier because he wouldn't have to bother with a divorce. On the other hand, if Tempus killed Lana, he probably framed Clark for it. Then if Clark shows his face in Metropolis again, he will have to deal with Lana's accusations of abuse and his disappearance lending credence to whatever evidence Tempus has concocted that implicates him in her murder. And of course, Clark being Clark, he's bound to make some statement that it's "his fault" that she's dead, which would be overheard and used against him, no matter that he actually meant that he felt guilty that he wasn't there to protect her, not that he actually did it.

I like the sudden turn this is taking! This is really the first time he's allowed himself to think about what happened to him (that we've seen anyways) and Tempus' words are definitely hinting at something more sinister. And everything was going so well, too... It had to be this way though. I wonder when his powers will come back, because I can't imagine him being able to hold back when they do. I only hope that he tells Lois the truth about everything before doing something risky and dangerous. I imagine Lois would bring up some questions eventually, at least about the green shards in his back or how he got here.

Of course, Clark has been known to be quite the lunkhead in the past, so I'm not quite sure what to expect. Other than an update, I mean.

Oooooooooooooooh!

We are definitely approaching a plot climax! And I'm convinced that this was a real memory, taking place somewhere between these lines from part 1:

Tempus is talking about Lois, but Clark has no way of knowing that and assumes he means Lana. Of course Tempus wouldn't care that he's gone off and married someone else in this universe... his *real* wife is Lois, because their relationship is the bane of his existence.

I haven't exactly been on pins and needles waiting for them to figure out they both worked at the Daily Planet, because, okay, haha, funny coincidence, but it doesn't really matter to their lives today. But when he goes to her and tells her he needs to go back to deal with Tempus... this I can't wait to see! (I think I've been dealing pretty well with the gaps between parts, but now I'm on edge!)

I see trouble coming...

Well, my theory is Tempus means he kills Lois. He thought she was dead when he abandoned her in the Congo. That is why Clark was dropped in the same general location.

My theory is that Lois will convince Clark that based on what he was told if Lana is dead they should be able to find her body near where he was found. This will lead to him realizing that she was the one Tempus was speaking of.

The one real big issue that I have no clue about is, does Lois know it was Tempus who was behind trying to kill her? If she knows that name things will go very differently than if she doesn't, at least if Clark mentions it.

rkn That would mean I could wind up the story quickly

Virginia Interesting thoughts. You're probably right about Kent being a hero, but wouldn't it be nice if he just once looked after himself first? Maybe this will be that story. Or maybe not.

Andreia Great memory for little details!

chelo The river - I've never seen the Congo River, but I know it's very long and hopefully fast flowing.

mrsM

Yes, it was. I wrote that scene from Clark's POV and he was drifting in and out of consciousness, so it would have been unrealistic for all his memories to be clear and sharp. However, when I wrote the scene, I had no idea it would take nearly a year for me to get back to that line about bodies rotting.

Mouse I like that you can see that Clark thinking about what happened is a step forward. It has to be done if he's going to move on.

Amy Good summary, Amy. I'll try to keep the waiting as short as possible.

Laura Trouble?

John Interesting theories, John. I can't really say much else.

I'll try to post the next part within 24 hours. I'm so close to the end that I haven't wanted to take a break from writing to post the next part.

Corrina.