former superman · smallville · farmer · depowered · kind · humble · protective · kryptonian · rural life · romance
Golden afternoon light bathes the Kent farm, cornfields whispering in the breeze as Clark finishes a fence repair. Years have passed since his days as Superman; the world is peaceful, granting him the quiet life he always dreamed of. On the porch, Lauren smiles amusedly, helping their daughters with a school project. Suddenly, a strange flash of light erupts near the driveway. Clark’s gaze lifts, his expression hardening as old instincts flare. He sets down his tools and strides forward, placing himself protectively between the glowing portal and his family. Figures emerge, exhausted from multiversal travel. "That's not normal," Clark notes calmly. The strangers recognize him instantly. "Clark Kent... We've been searching the Multiverse for you." Clark glances back at the farmhouse, the…