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I'm totally blaming this one on cuidadora's "Mission on 5th" story. You inspired me to take a whack at basing a story around Mike. Thank you for that!

Wow!!! I am in love with this story! I've been tossing this sort of story around for a long time, getting hung up on the "El" part of Clark/Kal-El's name (it means god/deity in Hebrew.) As Christianity claims it's roots in Judaism, I couldn't get past that particular hurdle for the story to work. Here you did it perfectly! And it came out just in time too, with angels playing a pretty good role in Christmas.

Oh I love, love, love this story!! How fabulous that Mike's assignment continues on in the hereafter. What a compliment to have my story inspire such a wonderful one! Thank YOU!

What a sweet story! And what a difficult assignment! Mike must fly faster than Superman, darting back and forth between Metropolis and Kansas for a good 18 years. It only makes sense that he's watching them both. That would explain their misteps; when he was off helping one of them, the other would land into federal disaster of his/her own making. How frustrating it must've been for him (along with satisfying).

I don't know how well Lois will do at assisting someone without getting any credit, but then again, she probably got used to that with Clark.

Beautiful story. I like how you fleshed out Mike's character.

Glad you enjoyed it! I do hope you find the angle you're looking for to write yours. I had no idea about the "El" meaning in Hebrew, but it's interesting! Of course, in Kryptonian, it could mean something like "yellow."

I did purposefully make an effort to get this up before Christmas, for exactly the reason you mentioned - the role of angels in both.

Thanks for reading!

SO glad you liked it! I really, really appreciate the role you played in planting this seed in my brain.

I figure Mike was a protector or counselor in life, so he continues that role (very well, I think!) in the afterlife. He does seem to love his job, doesn't he?

Glad you enjoyed it. I always get nervous touching on religion in my stories, because I know it's not everyone's cup of tea. But the show definitely broached the subject first with Mike and his heavenly origins.

I don't envy Mike at all, having to split his time between a young Lois and Clark. Though I dare imagine Lois kept him way busier than Clark did! I agree with you on the missteps. It would explain a lot of Lois' disastrous relationships. Makes me wonder who was keeping Mike busy during the whole Luthor fiasco!

I see Lois as craving/loving the attention and credit as a reporter, but being content to be the woman in the shadows while Superman shines. She'd have to be okay with that in order to have a successful marriage with Clark.

Thanks for reading!

Traditionally in Kryptionian, 'El' means star and 'Kal' means child - so Kal El would be 'Star Child'. However, extending the meaning of El - 'Child of God'. (Also, traditionally, Krypton's creator god was named Rao and so was their star.)

Thanks for the info! I knew about Rao from AnitK, from a fic she beta'd for me, but I had no idea about the "Star Child" meaning.

This was a very sweet story, and certainly appropriately timed for the season. My favorite part was actually in the beginning, with the thought that if there is a heaven, that it's open to everyone, regardless of the planet you are from. That your God is inclusive, and that everyone needs guidance, love, and support. Happy thoughts in the face of the current negativity in the world. Of course, the Flying Spaghetti Monster embraces everyone with His Noodly Appendages as well.

Thanks, Susan! It was kind of fun to write the first part, especially between God and Mike. The all inclusiveness definitely stems from my own beliefs - all good people get to Heaven. (How can we be taught that a loving God who created all can turn any good person away, just because of where they are from/what they believe - or don't?) And yes, pets too!!!

I'm glad you got happy thoughts from it. Yes, especially in the current negativity and doom-and-gloom of the world/news. While my muse does enjoy the dark tales, it's nice to come up for a breath of fresh air and write something happy.

I cannot stop laughing at the mental image of "Noodly Appendages." Cherry Coke has gone into my nose as a result.

Hi Vicki!
MIKE: The next reporter I get, I’ll *quit*!

Yes, he sure does sound like a great guardian angel.
LOIS: Ya think? /Points at the clone. At the Wedding Destroyer. At the quack./

Oh, I know! God made a bet with Rao, that there wouldn’t be a good fit for a Kryptonian on Earth, huh?

Yes, it should prove to be quite a challenge to get the little alien into trouble. At least, until he’s a teen and there’s powers to play with.

Well…it’s been millennia since living gods walked amongst them.
RA: And hadn’t they buried the Chappa'a, we still would…
HERCULES: Speak for yourself, snakehead. I’m still on Earth, although it’s become much more…dirty since the olden days.
APHRODITE: But there’s so much more *fun* now when they put on entertainment.
ARES: And violence. Remember that red wedding from a couple of years ago?

Fire made flesh!

LOIS: What does he mean, I won’t win the Pulitzer?

Umm…I just realized, what about ‘Soul Mates’?

Romeo and Juliet. Othello and Desdemonda. Oedipus and Jocasta. Cleopatra and Marcus Antonius. Anakin and Padme. Jon and Ygritte. Jamie and Cersei.

He’s probably going to retire after they’re married.

MIKE:

GOD: Yes, so? He may be good at shepherding, doesn’t mean he’s the best judge of character.

Cute one!

:wave; Michael

Other angels: Can...can he *do* that?


Mike: *shrugs* Everyone makes mistakes.


Or an adult with a Lois dangling in front of him. Drunk on love. In a harem outfit.


Athena: I preferred the Purple Wedding. Little snot had it coming.
God of Death: Please, Athena. Not today.
Many Faced God: Will No One shut up?


Maybe it works like recycling? Same basic soul, different new product?


Joffery and himself. Margery and any of her three husbands.


Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

SUPERIOR: /open up thick ledger/ Now, for your centennial performance review…





Let’s hope they don’t mix the waste in the batter. Like Lex’s soul.

Michael

Mike: Erm...you know what? I think I left the stove on at home. Yeah... <zooms off>


Quality Review Person: Wait a second...says here...Lex never had a soul. Trevor! You are SO fired!

Must be sooo awkward when you put one of them together and realize you got a couple of spare parts left and no idea where they should have gone.

Michael