I can't switch the posting to every-day--since I haven't yet finished writing it --but I'm still trying to keep to EOD.

Hope you all enjoy, and thanks for commenting!

Yikes what a situation! I hope they both get rescued. Laura

omg this is so tense and hairy now-- I am anxious for each part that you post. great job with the pacing and suspense!!

Awesome job! More more!

Great writing! I'm on the edge of my seat, and do think you are a most skilled and evil cliffhanger writer. Which is not good for us poor, hungry folk.

I think my favourite part of this story so far has to be the "Training in Smallville" segment. It was poetry masquerading as prose, and beautiful to read.

I have a question at this point, though -- if it's Kryptonite gas, and Clark can obviously hold his breath for a long time... can't he just hold his breath and fly far and fast?

Eagerly awaiting the next part,
Jude

What a tense situation! Poor Clark to be subjected to red kryptonite so soon after his recent ordeal.

I really liked this line:

Sounds like a tight fit to get into his Superman gear but a good idea.

Don't leave us hanging too long!

A wonderful meditation on Clark's powers, on the necessity of control, combined with an exciting and interesting story.

What's with the gunfire? Is the cavalry riding over the hill to save them?

I can't wait for more. Please post more soon.

Great part again and I, too, was on the edge of my seat!

I do hope that Perry and Jimmy contacted Henderson and that they are saving Lois and Clark.

Looking forward to the next part!

You're evil with these cliff hangers. I can't wait to see what happens next

Another great part. Can't wait to see what happens next.

I'm glad the suspense worked for you all--and that it's exciting. Putting Superman in a believably tough situation takes a lot of work, and even more so to make it hard for him to escape. Not that I want him in danger, you understand, but I do want the feedback!

Thanks for reading and commenting, JudeMustard. The 'Training in Smallville' is one of my favorite parts too! I tried to make it poetic as well, so I loved your description. As to why Clark can't just hold his breath...well, that was his plan as well, but gas affects more than just your lungs. It also attacks the eyes and skin and is pervasive, clinging to cloth and flesh alike (or at least that's what my limited, Google study told me). So, he could have taken that option if he had to, but Lois is definitely hoping he doesn't! So glad you're following the story and enjoying it!

And thanks for pulling that quote, scifiJoan--that was my favorite part of this chapter.

I loved your description of this story, IolantheAlias. I really didn't set out to make it that way, but I'm quite happy with the way it's turning out.

And you'll all be happy to know that the cliff-hanger parts are pretty much all done. At least...I think they are.

Clark was cute. Well, cute's probably note the perfect word for this, but still, it somehow fits. Did he really think Lois would allow him to nobly sacrifice himself? And her simply squatting on him since he's too afraid to move so he won't hurt her. Yeah, he didn't think that one through at all But he's still risking to kiss her. And tho stroke her cheek.

So, what's with the shoot-out. It sounds like the cavalry (a.k.a. Henderson and the entire 12th) is storming the warehouse. How did they get there?

Michael, who's happy about getting two more parts, too

Clark is cute all the time, isn't he? And I don't know that it was so much him not thinking it through as it was a matter of being rather desperate. Still, aren't we all happy Lois was there with him?

And yes, he risks touching and kissing her because, well...I guess I'll let chapter thirteen speak for itself. After all, I went to all the trouble of writing it down!