Fic: To Legends 1/1 (Smallville)
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tallihensiaTitle: To Legends
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tallihensia
Fandom: Smallville - Pairing: none, Lex focus
Rating: PG - Size: 652
Type: Angst,Drama
Warnings: Character Death Implied
Spoilers: none
Summary: A final toast to legends.
Disclaimer: Only mine in my dreams. ;-) This story was written for free entertainment purposes only and may not be reproduced for profit or altered without permission.
Notes: Future fic. Forsue_dreams who asked for "making a toast". Though, um, I think she wanted it happy. But this is what came to mind. Sorry, Sue! ^^;;;
Written for the CW land challenge #11, Big Bang. Cross-posted to Archive of Our Own
Lex Luthor looked out over the assembly. All the world's evilest super villains, all gathered to celebrate their upcoming victory and world domination. The plan was perfect, it could not fail. Tomorrow, the world would be theirs.
Then, of course, they would all separate and squabble and tear the world apart in their next fight to be the sole ruler of the world. It would take all of them to conquer, but each and every one thought they would be the one to end up on top in the end.
Lex wondered if any of them thought there would be anything left when they were done.
Admittedly, he'd helped develop the plans. It was stupid, but it was proceeding apace anyhow; better to put his own mark on it and make it a little less stupid.
A chime at his wrist told him it was time. Lex stood.
One by one, they all quieted and turned to him. Lex Luthor, leader of villains, ruler of evil. It wasn't the side he'd thought he'd be on when he was growing up reading his comics. But it did feel good to see their fear, hatred, and respect as they all watched him warily. When even the worst of the villains bowed down to you… Lex marked out those that were simply biding their time, content for him to have the limelight while they worked in darkness. They exchanged nods, each knowing the others' position.
Lex lifted his glass high. "To the death of old legends and the rise of new!"
Half the crowd responded, cheering and drinking down their glasses. The others were more cautious of food and drink, even – or especially – in this crowd.
Didn't matter. There were other things for them. The gas had been slowly seeping into the room for the last half-hour, mixing in with the air; harmless on its own, deadly with a second one that was released now. The food, likewise mixed. Every surface in the room was coated with a contact poison. Light danced on the edges, triggering mental commands placed long ago. Sub-sonics drilling into the sensitive ear-bones. Electricity running through the floor, walls, and ceiling, waiting for the right moment.
Lex coughed, reaching for the chair edge to hold himself upright. There had been no way to exclude himself from the preparations, yet he needed to stay alert a little while longer.
Pandemonium reigned as villains died. More died as the wounded reacted in fear, striking out at any and all around them. Lex activated the lasers, targeting those who had full-suit protections or natural immunities.
Fire and smoke were obscuring the room, yet Lex could still make out the toughest of the villains making their way to exits or trying to make new ones. The explosives in the walls discouraged some of that.
Lex held up his glass again. "To Superman."
He didn't kid himself that this would solve anything long-term. From the masses, new villains would arise. Those that had been biding their time, those who were just developing. A villain was born every day from circumstance and mutation. They, though, would have to start anew. This group were the original, the canniest, those who had grown with their heroes and knew their weaknesses. They planned and had experience. Getting rid of this lot would help the world to breathe again, a rest before the next wave.
The last living villains turned towards Lex, realization in their eyes, death on their minds.
Lex grinned at them through the blood dripping from his nose and mouth. He held up the glass a last time. "To Clark."
Then he triggered the last button. The world would see another mushroom cloud, but he had contained the area and arranged for fall-out contamination procedures to be in place.
As the world sparkled in white flecks and faded out, Lex thought he heard his name called. Too late.
end
Author:
tallihensiaFandom: Smallville - Pairing: none, Lex focus
Rating: PG - Size: 652
Type: Angst,Drama
Warnings: Character Death Implied
Spoilers: none
Summary: A final toast to legends.
Disclaimer: Only mine in my dreams. ;-) This story was written for free entertainment purposes only and may not be reproduced for profit or altered without permission.
Notes: Future fic. For
sue_dreams who asked for "making a toast". Though, um, I think she wanted it happy. But this is what came to mind. Sorry, Sue! ^^;;;Written for the CW land challenge #11, Big Bang. Cross-posted to Archive of Our Own
To Legends
Lex Luthor looked out over the assembly. All the world's evilest super villains, all gathered to celebrate their upcoming victory and world domination. The plan was perfect, it could not fail. Tomorrow, the world would be theirs.
Then, of course, they would all separate and squabble and tear the world apart in their next fight to be the sole ruler of the world. It would take all of them to conquer, but each and every one thought they would be the one to end up on top in the end.
Lex wondered if any of them thought there would be anything left when they were done.
Admittedly, he'd helped develop the plans. It was stupid, but it was proceeding apace anyhow; better to put his own mark on it and make it a little less stupid.
A chime at his wrist told him it was time. Lex stood.
One by one, they all quieted and turned to him. Lex Luthor, leader of villains, ruler of evil. It wasn't the side he'd thought he'd be on when he was growing up reading his comics. But it did feel good to see their fear, hatred, and respect as they all watched him warily. When even the worst of the villains bowed down to you… Lex marked out those that were simply biding their time, content for him to have the limelight while they worked in darkness. They exchanged nods, each knowing the others' position.
Lex lifted his glass high. "To the death of old legends and the rise of new!"
Half the crowd responded, cheering and drinking down their glasses. The others were more cautious of food and drink, even – or especially – in this crowd.
Didn't matter. There were other things for them. The gas had been slowly seeping into the room for the last half-hour, mixing in with the air; harmless on its own, deadly with a second one that was released now. The food, likewise mixed. Every surface in the room was coated with a contact poison. Light danced on the edges, triggering mental commands placed long ago. Sub-sonics drilling into the sensitive ear-bones. Electricity running through the floor, walls, and ceiling, waiting for the right moment.
Lex coughed, reaching for the chair edge to hold himself upright. There had been no way to exclude himself from the preparations, yet he needed to stay alert a little while longer.
Pandemonium reigned as villains died. More died as the wounded reacted in fear, striking out at any and all around them. Lex activated the lasers, targeting those who had full-suit protections or natural immunities.
Fire and smoke were obscuring the room, yet Lex could still make out the toughest of the villains making their way to exits or trying to make new ones. The explosives in the walls discouraged some of that.
Lex held up his glass again. "To Superman."
He didn't kid himself that this would solve anything long-term. From the masses, new villains would arise. Those that had been biding their time, those who were just developing. A villain was born every day from circumstance and mutation. They, though, would have to start anew. This group were the original, the canniest, those who had grown with their heroes and knew their weaknesses. They planned and had experience. Getting rid of this lot would help the world to breathe again, a rest before the next wave.
The last living villains turned towards Lex, realization in their eyes, death on their minds.
Lex grinned at them through the blood dripping from his nose and mouth. He held up the glass a last time. "To Clark."
Then he triggered the last button. The world would see another mushroom cloud, but he had contained the area and arranged for fall-out contamination procedures to be in place.
As the world sparkled in white flecks and faded out, Lex thought he heard his name called. Too late.
end
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Date: 2010-08-31 05:39 am (UTC)...
Ack!
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Holy shit! *sobs* Go, Lex! I knew you had it in you. You showed them all, and finally proved you weren't your father.
Shit! I have tears in my eyes. That was amazing. All that brain power turned towards giving the world a breather, to helping Clark make the world safer.
You really killed me with this. In a good way. I loved seeing Lex like this - such evil and such goodness at the same time. Only Lex could be so much of both. The last two lines hurt so much, but I love you for writing this. You're brilliant.
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Date: 2010-09-02 07:59 pm (UTC)I know Sue probably wanted a happy story but this came to mind and it had to be written. Lex making his final gesture, doing what needed to be done. Lex was never just one thing alone. And Clark could never stop caring... Glad you enjoyed it! (Tears and all.)
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Date: 2010-08-31 02:12 pm (UTC)Lex you are my hero!!!
Wonderful piece honey! Fitting for a Hero. Was it Clark he heard at the end? I'd like to think so.
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Date: 2010-09-02 08:04 pm (UTC)Up to the reader on the last lines. ^^. I do like to think it was Clark, because those two can never be far apart, especially at the end.
Glad you liked it! Thank you ^^
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Date: 2010-08-31 07:22 pm (UTC)I feel ike crying because all Lex's life is such a love-hate to Clark, and at the end, the love wins.
Love it.
Is Clark he hear at the end? if it's so..I can't stand the suffer the kryptonian was feeling... :(
Brava!
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Date: 2010-09-02 08:18 pm (UTC)Up to you on the ending. But I do like to think so. Clark and the JL knowing something is wrong, then Clark hears the second toast and heads that way and then hears the final one... Sad, yes, but he knows that Lex loved him.
I'm glad you liked it! :)
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Date: 2010-09-01 08:08 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-09-02 08:24 pm (UTC)Glad you enjoyed it. ^^
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Date: 2010-09-03 01:39 pm (UTC)I was hoping for happier, yes, but... vindication works, too. Lex did what Clark and the superheroes couldn't... and in my head, Clark totally finds a way to save him and the ending is just Lex passing out from the shock. He'll be so surprised to wake up later. *settles Optimism goggles firmly on head*
Thank you. ^__^ Which, okay, thanking you for making me sad is not the usual, but I really like this. Lex winning, for the side of good. And toasting Clark while he does it. *sniffs*
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Date: 2010-09-08 07:47 pm (UTC)It's not like I was going to respond any sooner myself! ^_^ Vacations are murder on responses. (Though great for the getting out!)
I was thinking of writing you a happier one and shelving this one, but... it was there. I'll write you a happy one later. ^^
and in my head, Clark totally finds a way to save him and the ending is just Lex passing out from the shock. He'll be so surprised to wake up later. *settles Optimism goggles firmly on head*
{snicker} I have something similar running around in my brain; Clark rushes in to save him but Lex really was caught in the explosion and Clark takes him back to the Fortress for healing and Mercy is there too and it ends up being a three-way by the time Lex is fully healed... ;D {cough} How I cheer myself from sad endings - imaginary porn. ^^
Thank you. ^__^ Which, okay, thanking you for making me sad is not the usual, but I really like this. Lex winning, for the side of good. And toasting Clark while he does it. *sniffs*
I'm grateful that you still liked it, sad and all! ^_^ I think it was Tasabian in one of her stories who had Lex say that Clark would always be the first and last thing on his mind, even when dying. And that's so true for that pair...
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Date: 2010-09-09 06:58 am (UTC)And at least if he goes he goes with a smile and a bang. But in my head there's happy Clex porn in the end. (oh dear, did I really say that out loud?)
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Date: 2010-09-11 04:23 am (UTC)Well, I did say in the warning that the character death was 'implied'... Up to the readers for the ending. I'm all about happy Clex porn too. ;D
Glad you liked it! :)
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Date: 2010-09-09 10:11 pm (UTC)Well done honey!!
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Date: 2010-09-11 04:25 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-09-15 01:36 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-09-15 05:42 am (UTC)I love your icon. Really awesome, and I think the best part is I can't tell if it's Clark or Lex thinking/saying that - but it totally could be either of them! Maybe it's both.