:D Wonderful chapter! I love the way you incorporate Jor-El into the story, giving a bit if insight into his character. In the Superman movies he is a 2D character who just offers advice, and in Smallville he is the deadbeat Dad, so it is nice to see another aspect of his character. It's easier to believe that Krypton was more than just a hunk of rock in space when such details are included. Also, more info on Jor-El, means more to know about Kal-El! I just love how this story covers how Kryptonian people felt before their planet went KABOOM. Ooh, and more survivors?! You just keep us on our toes with all these 0.0 moments. I always thought SR should have dwelt more on Clark's feelings after seeing his home utterly destroyed etc., but Brian Singer seemed to give no other information on Clark's journey than he went to Krypton because it was there, and came back when he saw it was dead. Only one critique:
"He smiled nervously at Avesa and nodded his ascent"
"Ascent" is to go upwards, "assent" is to give permission etc. Just need to be careful with the homonyms.

Both parts are interesting - Lois and Hamilton talking about psychic link, and Kal-El being rescued by people knowing about House of El.

I tried to review the other day but it didn't work.

Great chapter, Christy. The psychic link between Lois and Clark is a great idea. And I love your AU!

wow so he actually FOUND his people! OMG this is so much better than the real plots! OMG LOVE U for doing this!

Oh truly awesome! What an interesting twist making Kal El be rescued by people from another planet!

Oh HO -- the plot thickens -- they know of the House of El, and he won't like the tale!

oh! Cool! This was a great chapter. Can't wait to find out what went wrong with getting back to Krypton. And I can't wait to see what happens to Lois and who she decides to help her. :D

Excellent story so far. Haven't seen any them were about what happened during Clarks 5 year journey to Krypton. Would he see any wrecked buildings? Maybe he will find one of Krypton's cities under a protective dome. Hope to see more soon.

oh what a beautiful story! I sure hope you update soon, I am loving this fic! And there isn't enough superman fic being written now - something both tragic and sad!

Yeay! He lives! And Lois too! Can't wait for the next update! :D Love this twist!

"Suddenly a litany of pain roared through his right leg..."
This part... it's a little confusing. A litany is, as I'm sure you know, a prayer, or a long and tedious address/recital. Although this passage reads well, it doesn't make too much sense to me in this context, especially the "roaring" part. A litany does not normally hold one's attention, it is boring and dull (in my experience, at least :P). I love the story and the chapter, but could you please explain the usage?
keep up the brilliant work :D

Oh, my . . . how DOES he get out of this one? I like what you're doing with Lois, but I hope Supes gets a chance for more positive action soon.

Loving this story so far. Lois' emotions etc in particular are captured so well. Glad you decided to continue your oneshot!

‘You may have come all this way to find a rare species of shellfish.’

HA!

‘Beyond the main viewing panel the first of the ship's spines began to burn brightly before darkening to a sickly brown and curling toward the main body’

I think you have such a strong visual sense. Another really simple but really evocative piece of writing.

The balance in this chapter, in the story so far, actually, between matters of science- the description of Clark in space etc, and emotion- Clark’s and Lois’s inner thought processes and Lois back at home and dealing with pregnancy etc, has worked really nicely. Good stuff!

Looking forward to more.

‘The vast arena of infinite space is a limitless gulf of contradictions. Earthly technology has not yet found a way to outlast the punishing conditions of its beautiful and unforgiving breadth.’

That’s a gem of an opening line. The poetry of the language is lovely up against the sheer nothingness of the thing it’s describing.

‘Beautiful and deadly, it caused the iridescent surfaces of the ship to glow with life and fire.’

This line called to mind Marlon Brando’s luminous white suit! There are some really nice, clever, visual moments in this story.

The quilt! Martha would *so* do that! What a nice touch.

‘“Lois…“’

‘Clark…’

This whole bit where they’re dreaming about each other had a really interesting gothicy, Rochester-Jane vibe. They want their soulmates back! Aw.

‘Every star seemed to wink smugly at her as if it knew something she didn’t’

Again, love this line and this image.

‘"External Scan...
Positive...
Life. Located."’

Oo! Was not expecting that.