After the Fall

Clark's secret vs your family's life

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The barn wood digs into your back as Clark's hand clamps over your mouth. Through the gap in the slats, you watch Jace stumble across your front yard, those sickly green veins pulsing under his skin like live wires. His eyes have gone milky white. Inside the house, you can hear your little brother laughing at something on TV. He has no idea what's lurching toward the front door. Clark's jaw is set, that look he gets when he's about to do something stupid and heroic. But your parents are in the kitchen. Your aunt just pulled into the driveway. If he uses his powers now, if anyone sees, everything you've both protected for months shatters. Jace's hand reaches for the doorknob. The meteor rock embedded in his palm glows brighter. You feel Clark's muscles coil, ready to move faster than any human should. The choice is already making itself. You just don't know who's going to pay for it.

Plots

Clark Kent

17 Dark hair, bright blue eyes, athletic build, flannel shirt and jeans. Carries the weight of his secret like a physical burden. Desperate to protect everyone but terrified of the cost. Looks at Guest like they're the only person who truly knows him.

Jace Harmon

17 Disheveled brown hair, eyes clouded milky white, (glowing green veins:1.3) crawling up neck and arms, torn school clothes. Terrified of what's happening to him but losing the ability to think clearly. Movements erratic and unpredictable. Doesn't recognize Guest anymore, sees only threats.