#this is why CL treats new aiden more coldly

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Clark Luthor had rules, there was no doubt about that and when it came to Aiden, that was no different. He expected much of her, for her to follow everything he said but she was stubborn and hard headed, she’d often do the opposite of what he said just in spite of him. Their relationship was tricky and complicated, not something you could sum up in a few words. They had met when they both attended Excelsior, back then, Clark wasn’t nearly as bad as he was today. There was still hope for him back then and maybe that’s why Aiden was drawn to him, through the years and plenty of corruption from Lionel, Clark soon became the most feared man all over the globe; and yet, Aiden still stuck by him. Maybe it was now out of fear, or out of hope that she could change him, he wasn’t too sure. But lately, they had been going head to head, Aiden seemed to be rebelling against everything he said and he wasn’t having it.

One rule between the both of them was that their families were off limits. Aiden couldn’t touch or harm his family and Clark couldn’t touch or harm hers. That rule quickly changed.

He hadn’t planned to kill Piper - Aiden’s mother, and he never planned to kill her brothers either - Wyatt and Chris. It just sort of.. happened. He was at risk of losing Aiden, of her running from him and he knew if she ran and got away; she could reveal who Ultraman was, he wasn’t about to let everything he built up for years be torn down by Aiden. So, he did what he had to do. He killed the only family she had, the people she loved, in order for her to see that he wasn’t messing around, that this was a serious situation. He knew once her family was gone, she would surrender to him - she’d have no other choice. He was right, after he slaughtered her family right before her very eyes; she gave in, she pledged the rest of her life to him.

You’d think it would stop there, everything would be smooth sailing from then on but it wasn’t. Aiden took the one last chance she had to hurt Clark the same way he had hurt her. That was her biggest mistake, and maybe his too.

“I heard your sister is back in town,” Her voice caused him to bow his head, take in a breath before turning around to face her “I suppose she has unfinished business here,” He drawled out, narrowing his eyes at Aiden, curious as to how she found out Tess was back in town in the first place. Tess was a topic Aiden wasn’t aloud to speak about, she knew next to nothing about his sister; as far as he knew, and he didn’t want her to know anything. They hadn’t even met because of that reason. “Unfinished business meaning you?” Aiden’s brows rose, her gaze not wavering from Clark’s. His brows knitted for a moment before a small lie of a smile took his face “I’m sure I have no idea what you’re talking about.” He played confused, acting stupid on the topic but worry now engulfed him. Aiden stepped forward with arms folded over her chest, “I know about you and your sister, I’m not stupid, Clark. Every time you leave Smallville or Metropolis you just happen to end up exactly where Tess is.” She challenged him, her own facial expression blank as she stared at him. He raised his head, a loud exhale escaping his nose “Like I said, I don’t know what you’re talking about.” He spoke through gritted teeth, his words being more of a threat now. “Play stupid all you want. I know you’re fucking your sister.” Aiden taunted him with a small smirk of her own, all it took was a second to flash by before Clark had his hand around her neck, her feet no longer touching solid ground. “Tess is off limits!” He yelled in pure rage, his voice so loud it hurt his own ears. “So was my family, that didn’t seem to bother you.” Aiden gasped out, her words spaced out as she struggled. He quickly dropped her to the floor, not caring if she broke a bone or two. “If you hurt Tess or even touch a hair on her head, I will kill you.” He breathed out coldly, close to a snarl.

He was sure Aiden wouldn’t even go near Tess now, knowing her own life was at stake. Even still, he warned Tess of Aiden and to hide somewhere safe. It was a tricky situation, the love he had for his sister wasn’t comparable to the devotion, hate and somehow love - he had for Aiden. But of course, feelings meant nothing when it came to his sister; he’d stop at nothing to protect her and he hated having the ultimatum of Aiden VS Tess, but if it came down to it, he knew he’d have to kill Aiden.

Tess was hiding out at the old Kent Barn, it was mainly unoccupied, the man who owned it - Jonathan Kent was too busy drinking his days away to notice any presence on his farm. It was their shared secret place, neither of them ever spoke a word of it for fear of their father finding out.

It was his first stop, it always was whenever Tess was back in town. Any amount of time with his sister was never enough. 

“Tess?” He called out as he entered the barn, seeing a dark shadow walk out from the corner of the loft, a familiar smile made a grin wash onto his own face. “Clark, finally!” Tess beamed as she made her way down the stairs, he walked over to the landing and caught her in his arms, their lips merging together from a long awaited kiss; too long of a wait, really. “I’m not here long, I just came here to see that you were safe. Dad needs my help at the fortress.” He announced in a whisper, Tess’s brow darted up, a coy smile on his face “You mean you haven’t killed that bastard yet?” She laughed as he shook his head “In time.” He nodded with a sly smile, “So this Aiden girl.. is she really a threat to me?” Tess questioned, skeptical. “If she’s really that big of a problem, why not kill her?” She posed another question as Clark shook his head “It’s complicated, Lutessa. But if it comes to that, you know what I’ll do.” He merely said as his eyes analyzed Tess’s. She raised her head with a small smile “She must be really important if you kept her around this long,” Her voice was small, realization setting in. “Don’t be jealous, it’s not a good look on you.” His tone was menacing, placing yet another kiss on Tess’s lips “Call me if she shows up.” Clark stated as Tess nodded, “I’ll be back later.” He flashed Tess a small smile before speeding off in a blur.

He flew to the fortress in a blink of an eye, entering as he saw his father standing; waiting, “You’re late.” His father warned as Clark hung his head to the side “I know.” He merely said, Lionel shook his head before dropping that topic “I think our team might have found something linking to Veritas,” Lionel spoke in a matter of fact tone as Clark’s eyes narrowed “How? I killed everyone linked to Veritas, except you.” Lionel laughed quietly, “A descendant of Virgil Swann has cropped up, she’s on to you, Clark. I’m sure you’ll take care of it.” Now Lionel’s head hung to the side as he eyed Clark, Clark nodded “Of course, give me the address and consider it taken care of.” A hostile smirk swept his face as Lionel smiled himself, “Good. Good, oh - excuse me for a moment.” Lionel’s cellphone rang, answering it quickly. Did he really expect Clark not to listen in?

It was the police, speaking about a somebody that was hurt. The body was transported to Metropolis hospital. They’re not going to make it, goodbyes have to be made. Tess. It’s Tess.

Clark didn’t even bother to listen to the rest of the call, in a blink of an eye, he was gone.

He stood in the arch way of Tess’s hospital room before entering, she looked so helpless, so weak and he could do nothing about it. Sitting beside her bed, her head turned to look at him as she took his hand in hers. “Is that sadness I see on Clark Luthor’s face?” Her voice was hoarse, sounding stuck in her throat, Clark blinked before a small smile took his face “What happened, Tess?” He looked at her for an answer as she took a slow, deep hasty breath - it sounded painful. “You know.. what happened.” Her voice was more gravely and raspy then usual, “Aiden.” He breathed out in anger as Tess attempted a nod. “You’ll be okay, I’ll deal with Aiden.” He promised as a broken laugh escaped Tess’s lips “I’m dying, Clark. I’ll be dead in minutes.” A tear ran down her face as she eyed Clark, he bowed his head for a moment “I’ll find a way to bring you back, there must be some kryptonian thing that can help you.” He was desperate, Clark Luthor was never desperate, that’s how you knew how serious this was. She shook her head “Dad won’t let you, this is his life long dream.” She frowned and tightened her grip on his hand. “Clark, I-I want you to know how much I love you.” Her voice was weaker now, barely able to get out the words - he took a breath, a moment before his eyes readjusted on Tess “I love you too, Tess.” He nodded, his lips twitching and quivering before he cleared his throat. “I’ve waited.. so long.. for you to say that.” She laughed, coughing after the fact. Maybe he should have said it more, maybe he should have said a lot of things before, but he couldn’t let himself, now, he was more mad at himself then he had ever been. Slowly, Tess’s grasp on his hand loosened, he could hear the thumps of her heart weaken and fade, before it stopped all together. For the first time in his life, he felt genuinely sad, heartbroken.. devastated and for the first time in his life, tears rolled down his face. Quickly, though, that changed to pure rage.

“I told you not to touch her!” He was sure his voice was so loud that a window would break, but it didn’t. Aiden’s back was turned to him as he stood in the office with in the mansion. She turned around to face him, seemingly unfazed by what had happened - what she had done. “Now you know how it feels to lose the one person you love the most.” She was taken over by emotion, unsure why, did she feel guilty? Or was she reminiscing over the loss of her own family? “I should have killed you when my father told me to.” The veins in his neck were now bulging, his fists clenched together as he dug into his own skin. “You can’t and you won’t. You love me too Clark.” She seemed so sure of herself, so confident in what he felt for her. He shook his head left and right slowly, nostrils flaring and his chest rising and falling heavily “But I loved Tess more.” He whispered in a snarl, exposing his teeth as he did so in a demonic smile. Taking one of the faux swords off the wall, it wasn’t real; it wasn’t even sharp enough to slice through skin; but give anything enough speed and it becomes a weapon. He didn’t even think, he didn’t even blink. In one swift, super speed motion, the sword was flying through the air. Piercing right through Aiden’s heart. He watched as she dropped to her knees, his whole body still filled with a high amount of anger. “Once I’m dead, you’ll have no one.” The words were broken up, a sick laugh coming from Aiden at the mere thought of her own words. He hung his head to the side before walking over to her, twisting the sword further as she weakly screamed in agony, slowly, her body fell limp to the floor.

The things he was feeling, he didn’t understand. He didn’t know what to connect it to. He didn’t even know what it was. Sorrow, anger, sadness, grief, pain..

She was right, he was now ultimately alone.