fic: Contingencies, 7/7

[xparrot]

And that's all she wrote! Well, of this. There will be more of others. Er. (I'm also vaguely tempted to do a follow-up to this, as the PG-13-ness of the resolution might frustrate...and the rest of the season might well frustrate even more, depending how it goes...but we'll see.)

I have to say thanks for the great reception this fic has gotten, I can't tell you how much I've enjoyed all the comments. I wrote "Contingencies" out of a dissatisfaction with the way the series has taken the Clark-Lex relationship, however predestined; it seems I'm not alone in my sentiments. Whether or not the end is what you expected, I hope it doesn't disappoint!

Smallville: Contingencies, 7/7 {5,922 words}
PG-13; Clark/Lex; 6th season; angst, drama, h/c
Lex, forced to his last resort, comes to the Kent home, and Clark must rise to the occasion, as he finds himself questioning his assumptions about his dying enemy.

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Comments

[morganlilah.livejournal.com]

I stayed up late last night and kept refreshing my friends page just to see whether this chapter was already up and now it is. Yay! \o/

Also, now, I will always have this fic to comfort me should Nemesis turn out be a train wreck that's still all about Lana!

I'm also vaguely tempted to do a follow-up to this, as the PG-13-ness of the resolution might frustrate...

The ending was perfect! I wouldn't say no to more fics from this 'verse but I think Clark and Lex's détente was the best denouement, given where they were emotionally at the beginning of this story. I feel hopeful that they will be able to work things out.

"Today," Clark said, "you have no plans," and smiling, he pulled Lex outside into the sunlight.

Oh, my pretty boys. *gazes at them fondly as they walk away*

[morganlilah.livejournal.com]

Just wanted to add that I have seen Nemesis and it is made of win! Clark and Lex are also made of win! But you are the winningest of all.

I now believe in the power of fanfic to change the world show, one episode at a time. Now just remember to use your powers for good. :P