the past connects to the future

[slayers_desire]

Another time-traveling circle has closed for April and Clark. She was sent into the past, by the Powers that Be, to work with the past-version of Clark; while her past-version was sent into the future and worked with the present-day Clark.

Together, past and present, they defeated the Seven Sins. And were able to complete another time-traveling adventure in the lives of the couple.

Right now, April and Clark are still standing in Rome, in the ancient tomes that once contained the Seven statues representing the Seven Sins. April rested on her husband's chest, him in his Superman costume, that has now become more familiar around the world.

April was nearly 39 weeks pregnant. Any the baby could come any day now... in fact there was more movement from her child each passing day. And those lovely practices of Braxton Hicks contractions. Fortunately, the main focus of today was just completing the time-travel, and no 'fake pregnancy'.

Looking up at her husband, April sighed softly. "I had forgotten how young we both were."

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[kalel_ofkrypton]

He moves to kiss her, both in response to the tears, and just because he loves her. "And I would do it all again."

[slayers_desire]

"No regrets?" She teased him.

[kalel_ofkrypton]

It may be a teasing question, but it does provoke some serious thought. She's made an enormous impact in his life since he met her. And some of the choices he's made still weigh on him sometimes... decisions that had no good outcome, like the night that he lost his dad. But he's made his peace with those decisions, and the past has shaped him into the person he needs to be.

"No regrets."

[slayers_desire]

April senses his serious thoughts, and lets him go through them quietly. Then she kisses his forehead... knowing that he has seriously affected her life on a deep and personal level.

"No regrets here either."

[kalel_ofkrypton]

He smiles and reaches up to touch her face. "You're a part of my family, April-El."

[slayers_desire]

"Always and forever, Kal-El."

[kalel_ofkrypton]

"You know... since I 'graduated' from Jor-El's training program, technically I'm the head of our House now. Together with you." It's a strange sort of thought, even as he's preparing to become a father, to realize that he no longer has to answer to anyone but her. The AI holds no power over his life anymore, except what he asks for, remaining as an archive and asset, but letting him take the lead.

[slayers_desire]

"We are the Head of the House of El?" That does amaze her. It is nice to know that they will have a great working relationship too, as parents.

"Wow..."

[kalel_ofkrypton]

"On Krypton it would've meant inheriting control of the House's property, making decisions that affect the family, and possibly taking my father's place in whatever career he'd followed... it's more symbolic for us now, but I think it's an important one. We'll need to teach our children about their heritages, honoring the traditions from both sides."

[slayers_desire]

"Of course. I want our children to know so much about both of their heritages."

"That is important to me."

[kalel_ofkrypton]

He grins now, thinking about some of the stranger traditions he's learned about. "I think we can leave out a few of the... more archaic things though. Krypton wasn't exactly known for fashionable ceremonial clothes."

[slayers_desire]

"I would rather keep to designing my own clothes, thank you very much."

[kalel_ofkrypton]

"Glad you agree. I'm okay with plain white robes, but I draw the line at putting strange things on my head."

[slayers_desire]

"Wait until the baby starts throwing things at you..." She chuckles lightly.

((quick edit, that I am now disappearing for the night))

[kalel_ofkrypton]

"I'd be more worried about when Acorn starts deciding certain foods don't taste as good... you might end up wearing it."

[slayers_desire]

"That reminds me to buy some fabric guard for myself."

She leans in to lightly kiss the bottom of his jawline. "And you will come home from work, with your wife looking all ragid, and tired."

[kalel_ofkrypton]

"It won't be that bad... and if you want a day for yourself, I can always take Acorn to work with me." He wants to do his fair share of raising their child, and he doesn't care if his coworkers tease him for doing what a father should.

[slayers_desire]

"I am so glad that you are here, helping me raise and protect our child."

[kalel_ofkrypton]

"Me too." And he's proud to be doing so, not just as the faceless Blur, but as a hero who isn't afraid to stand before the city and put himself between them and whatever threat is coming their way. This is what he was meant to be, guardian of Metropolis, protector of Earth, keeping it safe for every family.

[slayers_desire]

April can feel the strength in her husband's heart. And she is so proud of him for achieving what he was meant to be.

"Have I told you lately that I love you?"

[kalel_ofkrypton]

"You have," he says with a chuckle. "But I'm always happy to hear it again."

[slayers_desire]

"Well I do... love you." She kisses his earlobe. "I love the man you have become. I love the fact you faced all the struggles and difficulties to get to this point. I love the fact that we are having a family together."

"I love all the moments where you excited me, thrilled me, and kept my life an adventure. I love the fact that you accept me fully. And that you always will."

[kalel_ofkrypton]

He's known her for so many years now, and he still feels like the luckiest man alive to have her. "I write for a living and I don't think I could top that," he says with a smile, stroking her hair.

[slayers_desire]

April sighed contently as he stroked her hair. "You are romantic in your own way."

[kalel_ofkrypton]

"I do my best," he says, leaning forward to kiss her forehead. "Right now... I'm thinking we deserve a nice dinner for the day we've had. What are you in the mood for?"