Fic: Speak Not In Whispers Part 1 of 9 (Completed - All Parts Linked)

[danceswithgary]

Title: Speak Not In Whispers
Author: danceswithgary (danceswithgary@yahoo.com)
Pairing: Clark/Lex
Rating: R to NC-17
Warnings: None
Spoilers: Shattered, Asylum, Whisper
Word Count: 14075
Archive: Fine, just let me know
Summary: It is time for Clark and Lex to see the truth.

Notes: Started as an entry for the old_school_clex Challenge, this story refused to fit the prompt. I finally gave in and let it have its way.

Standard Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters herein. The characters of Lex Luthor and Clark Kent as well as any supporting characters are the property of their creators and DC Comics. Gough/Millar Inc and the WB Network TV own Smallville. Any deviations (or deviant behavior) from the originals, however, is mine.

Feedback is both welcome and appreciated.

On AO3 https://archiveofourown.org/works/23546

Comments

[hils.livejournal.com]

I loved this the first time but the little tweaks you've done have tightened it up nicely! Can't wait for the next part

[danceswithgary]

The continual tweaking was one of the reasons it wasn't going, that and trying to fit it to the prompt. Now that I don't have to twist it to pieces, it should finish up soon. Thanks!

[talesofmicetea.livejournal.com]

Ooh, this is good!!! Where does Lex want to go and will Clark tell him everything to stop him??? I can't wait to find out!!!

micetea

[danceswithgary]

Clark has some hard decisions to make...

Thanks!

[morganichele.livejournal.com]

This is so beautifully written. I absolutely love it. The different perspectives, and the descriptions are done so well. I am really happy this is going to be continued, because it's SO good. I love how the way you write this makes it so easy for me to see it playing out. Thank you very much for sharing this. It's amazing.

[danceswithgary]

Thank you! I hope I can pull the rest together now that I've finished playing with my cover. GIMP is addictive. :-D

[lapetite-kiki.livejournal.com]

Ah! What a wonderful start!

[danceswithgary]

Thanks! I'm going to write some more of it now that I've finished playing with the cover. It needed to be a sunset like your icon and in the story. Now it is. Next obsession? :-D

[supercaptain182.livejournal.com]

This opening part left me breathless! The descriptions are so wonderful and...raw. If only they could say all that they really feel...

I'm hooked!

[danceswithgary]

Thanks! I'm going to write some more now. :-D *toddles off whistling*

[talitha78.livejournal.com]

I always love re-interpretations of "Shattered," so I am very excited to see where this story goes. Squee!

[danceswithgary]

I agree that Shattered provides a lot of opportunities for their relationship. Thanks!

[lexophilia.livejournal.com]

That was absolutely beautiful, my dear.

[danceswithgary]

Thanks, it had been sitting there in the back of my head for months and it finally insisted on its turn. I'm glad its turning out OK. :-D

[rosy5000.livejournal.com]

My heart broke for both Clark and Lex with every word I read. This was just so incredibly beautifully written.

[danceswithgary]

Whisper was one of the saddest episodes ever in my opinion. They were both so broken. I'm going to fix them.

Thanks!

[morganlilah.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you pushed through with this instead of discarding it after it didn't work for the old school clex challenge.

Also, just a quick question: shouldn't the section break start immediately after Lex says "I don't know where to start, Clark." because the next section then shifts to Lex's POV?

[danceswithgary]

Thanks for the encouragement.

No, the next paragraph is still Lex, the break turns to Clark's POV, if I'm reading your question correctly. Perhaps it's confusing because they're not hearing the quoted lines, they're speaking them.


LEX
I'm speechless in his presence because he has always been the strong one, until now, my personal savior. Now, I finally have a chance to repay him, and I don't know how this is supposed to work, but I have to try.

"I don't know where to start, Clark."

His head turns, he looks toward me and he smiles, and I'm sure that his eyes are smiling too, behind those dark glasses. I'm sure because that's how Clark is, always giving to others, despite his own pain.

. . .

CLARK
He was always the strong one, the one who always knew what to do, how to solve the problems I brought to him, my personal savior. When he needed me the most, when I might have made up for the other times I failed and hurt him in the past, I failed again and he is still paying the price for my cowardice.

Did I misunderstand? I appreciate you taking the time to feedback tlike this. :-D

[morganlilah.livejournal.com]

Ah, my bad. I was reading too fast and just assumed the first two sections were from Clark's POV. It's all clear now :-)

[danceswithgary]

I understand. I have to keep checking myself to make sure I don't slip into the wrong tense or POV. This is very tough to write, but I love experimenting. :-D

[jakrar.livejournal.com]

This is beautiful and heartwrenching, and I'm so glad you're going to keep working on it!

[danceswithgary]

It wouldn't let me go.

Thanks!

[lola-thursday.livejournal.com]

Oh oh, how beautiful this is. And to think I almost missed it. I haven't been around much and have fallen very behind in my fic reading. Look what I've been missing!

*reads on*

[danceswithgary]

Glad you found it and are enjoying so far. Thanks!

[sparkins-mob.livejournal.com]

You're breaking my heart! *off to read the next part*

[danceswithgary]

It will better in the end. *pets you*

Thanks!

[9thcircleofhell.livejournal.com]

What an intriguing beginning! I adore Shattered/Asylum fics, especially those that "fix" everything that went wrong on the show. I never understood why there aren't more out there - I've always thought of those two episodes as essential turning points in their relationship.

[danceswithgary]

Indeed S3 contained so many crux points and this period in their lives is a huge make or break. I hope you enjoy the rest. Thanks!

[selinamoonfire.livejournal.com]

The prose is absolutely gorgeous.

[danceswithgary]

Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying. :-D

[bradygirl_12]

I've been behind on reading Clex fics and this is one I am happy to catch up on! Excellent start, with both boys so vulnerable.

[danceswithgary]

Thanks, I hope you enjoy!