Le Dormeur du Val by Pun (NC-17)

[scribblinlenore.livejournal.com]

Direct Link: Le Dormeur du Val
Fandom: Smallville
Pairing: Clark/Lex
Rating: NC-17
Author on LJ: pun
Author Website: Movies in My Head

The last of four recommendations around the theme of Clark's alienness, this one explores Clark's life as Superman.

Why this must be read: One of the great appeals of Smallville is that it shows the very human confusion and vulnerability of the boy who will one day be the Man of Steel, and pun carries this theme into the future, exploring how Clark's superness distorts his grown-up life and relationships, most particularly his relationship with Lex.

The story begins with Clark appearing out of the blue at the penthouse, exhausted, obviously in trouble, asking for help, even though he and Lex haven't really been close in years. As it unfolds, we see just how difficult Clark's life as the savior of Metropolis is, and we see it through Lex's eyes, which makes it all the more affecting. At the same time, we catch a glimpse of how similarly empty and draining Lex's high-powered corporate world can be, even if he's not entirely aware of it himself.

"Le Dormeur du Val" is a wonderful testament that both superheroes and business moguls need someone to be their sanctuary, to help them find a satisfying balance. I found it a very satisfying read.

Le Dormeur du Val

Comments

[j-bluestocking.livejournal.com]

Thanks, I'd forgotten this. I'm having a complicated day and it was good to find it again.

[scribblinlenore.livejournal.com]

Complicated days...they are always helped by Sleepy!Clark, I find. :)

Hope it got better.

[twigged.livejournal.com]

Much love for Sleepy!Clark.

[scribblinlenore.livejournal.com]

Me too! So much love. ::hearts::

[ilexa.livejournal.com]

Ah, excellent rec, Lenore! (And I'm not just saying that because I was the "special media consultant." [although, go me!]) This is one of my favorite SV fics. You make an excellent crack van driver!!

[scribblinlenore.livejournal.com]

Go you! You make a lovely special media consultant. :)

And I'm so glad I got to rec this story. It's so good!

Also, happy belated birthday! I hope it was very sparkly and full of twirling.

[lexii314.livejournal.com]

OMG!!!Le Dormeur du Val NOOOOO!!!! I can't read this fic ever again. It made me cry the whole way through. I still think about it months later and cry my eyes out. NO, I won't do it!.....
::sigh:: ....Off to re-read fic. I just have to locate my box of tissues...I'm such a sucker for angsty Clex :(