So do the others, but Alice has a bit of a head start, and thus is the first on the scene when the energy hits. She shields her eyes from the light, then steps forward, Vorpal Blade at the ready. "Friend or foe?" she demands as the figure emerges from the light.

Fortunately for everyone, this is the time when the others catch up, a little out of breath. Victor runs to Alice's side with the croquet mallet, then sees the figure. "Clark!"

Alice's face goes from 'ready to kick some ass' to 'oh shit.' She hurriedly sticks her arm behind her back -- Vorpal Blade, what Vorpal Blade, she wasn't threatening anyone with a Vorpal Blade, what makes you think that? ". . .Hi."

"Clark?!" Marty and Doc make their way up too. "Oh man, it's good to see you!"

"How'd you escape the Phantom Zone?" Doc asks, taking in Clark's disheveled condition with a concerned look.