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Fic: Chivalry's Code

Jul 17, 2010 19:52

Title: Chivalry's Code
Category: fic
Rating: G
Word Count: 6102
Warnings/Spoilers: None
Notes: Inspired by my clexmas prompt, which is at the end. I did a very poor job of following said prompt. This is an AU/reenvisioning of season 3, using canon events as a basis, but ignoring a lot of them. It should mostly be clear.

Summary: The present is based upon ( Read more... )

post: fic, challenge: spring fling

Comments 14

twinsarein July 18 2010, 04:40:49 UTC

Oh I do love the idea of Clark and Lex meeting a few years later than they actually did - when Clark was a little more sure of his place in the world, in touch with his differences, and more comfortable with his powers and being an alien.

He was much more ready for Lex in this version than he was at fourteen. He was also able to use his powers more intelligently and thoughtfully, and that was great to see.

I really liked that you brought Bruce into it, and I looooved Lex's reaction to Clark asking him on a date - that white-knuckled grip, admitting that he was trying not to jump up and down. *squees with glee* Awesome story.

sue_dreams July 18 2010, 19:27:22 UTC

Thank you!

He was much more ready for Lex in this version than he was at fourteen. Absolutely, yes. I think growing up is confusing enough without the added confusion of "seriously hot billionaire stalking me". >D Plus, in my head, this Lex is a little... toned down? Lana's been a positive influence (Lex was meant to be a big brother) on him overall.

^__^ When the jacket was written in, Bruce was the logical choice as previous owner. I just can't resist.

There was so much more I wanted to write, but I'm quite happy with this. Thank you.

seagull2eagle July 18 2010, 07:34:10 UTC

Oh I loved this. The start was fantastic, setting quickly established and I love how Clark put things to right. The accident changes and Lex being observant and Clark noticing him being observant... This was a great start for the two of them. Those years and having parents and siblings made such a difference both of them. You kept them themselves but fit them into this AU perfectly. And that conversation at the end... I really really love it.

"Spa- Of course." That had definitely ruffled the calm, but not for long. "What else?"
^_____________^
and
"That sounds vaguely like the pronoun game,

Yes. ... Just, oh yes!

Beautiful fic!

sue_dreams July 18 2010, 19:29:59 UTC

Hee. Thank you!

Those years and having parents and siblings made such a difference both of them. Exactly. I like "what ifs" and this... could probably have worked for one of my bingo squares, now that I think about it. >D

I kind of heart Lex a lot, in just about any incarnation.

twilighthdfan July 18 2010, 07:35:44 UTC

Fantastic :). Love the idea of Lana as Lex's step-sister and them meeting Clark at a later date. And, LOL, love the way that he told Lex and the way Lex reacted (hee, so very Lex).

Lex's reaction to Clark asking him out was perfect and that he wanted to jump up and down was sweet. Great fic, loved it :).

sue_dreams July 18 2010, 19:32:21 UTC

Thank you! Lex was meant to be a big brother, I think (by his own admittance in the show) and I think Lana as step-sister is probably my new favorite version of her. >D

My favorite part of writing this was the dialogue between Clark and Lex.

Lex's reaction to Clark asking him out was perfect >D I'm glad you think so. The non-reaction reaction just amuses the hell out of me.

jlvsclrk July 18 2010, 17:13:52 UTC

Oh what fun! I love the idea of Lana raised as a Luthor - she just seems so much nicer somehow. Of course, S1 Lana was pretty likeable, until she became the object of everyone's affection.

Ooh, and great way for Clark to get rid of all his secrets in just a few sentences. Asking Lex for help with the spaceship - brilliant! And how very Lex like to take that so completely in his stride.

sue_dreams July 18 2010, 19:39:04 UTC

I think Lana and Lex will have been fantastic influences on each other. And with them being as close as siblings, there will be no Lexana in this future, so no horribly dramatic triangle.

Asking Lex for help with the spaceship - brilliant! Well, Clark was warned that Lex doesn't like feeling beholden to people. This kills two birds with one stone and should, theoretically, leave them on equal footing to start a normal relationship (as normal as it gets for alien/Luthor pairings).

Thank you.

danceswithgary July 18 2010, 20:43:21 UTC

I really liked this, very cool and clever Clark and Lex interaction. :-D

sue_dreams July 18 2010, 21:17:02 UTC

Thank you! It was fun to write, so I'm glad you enjoyed reading.