Smallville (TV Series)

Supergirl (2010)

Tom Welling: Clark Kent

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• Clark Kent : I need to find Kara. Maybe someone figured out where she flew off to. I can't believe I just said that out loud.

• Kara : This dark force is like a disease.

  Clark Kent : How did it become so powerful?

  Kara : It can see your thoughts and feelings. It can find the one morsal of doubt that even the purest person doesn't realize they have inside of them. It can possess you. But it cannot possess someone who's pure of spirit. Who has true clarity of purpose, but your father...

  Clark Kent : Thinks it'll prey upon some weakness inside of me.

  Kara : Kal-El, if this dark force possesses someone with abilities like yours, you could be the greatest weapon this planet has ever seen.

• Clark Kent : What have you done with her? Let her go.

  Darkseid : Lois has served her purpose. She brought one of you to me. Are you sure you can win against me? You know what I am. You know the doubt in your heart. You so-called heroes are false gods, all of you. And when people stop believing in you, you'll shatter like glass.

  Clark Kent : Just tell me! Where is she?

  Darkseid : I can see it. Underneath all of that bravado, you're afraid that'll you never be the hero you want to be. You wish you could kill me. And I'm not the only one. I can see that. You've felt this way before. Your heart is racing. You're at war with yourself. The turmoil is overwhelming.

  Clark Kent : Where is she?

  Darkseid : There is darkness in you and great power. I think we'll go far together, you and I.

  Clark Kent : I'll never help you.

  Darkseid : You won't have a choice.

• Kara : I searched so long for my mother, and then I never found her. You and I are the last survivors of the House of El. And after everything we've been through together, I had to come back to the one place in the universe where I have family.

  Clark Kent : Well, right you're doing right now flies in the face how I've chosen to live on this planet my whole life. We both know that. Now, if you really care about family, tell me what you're doing here and stop avoiding the question.

  Kara : I didn't want to hurt you. Jor-El has given me a mission, and getting my powers and image around the city are a part of it.

  Clark Kent : He *gave* you a mission? What did he say?

  Kara : He's let you go, Kal-El. I'm sorry. He says you're no longer his son.

• Kara : This is bigger than just Jor-El. A darkness has come to Earth. I've been trying to draw it toward me so I can stop it.

  Clark Kent : *I* was the one sent to Earth to protect it. Jor-El should've come to me.

  Kara : He said you're not ready.

  Clark Kent : He's afraid that I'll fail. After all the trails and all the training that I've gone through. He's the one who's confused, because I know my own destiny.

  Kara : Kal-El, you think you have all the answers. But the evil that's coming is like nothing you've ever seen. It takes advantage of people's doubts.

  Clark Kent : There's nothing out there that I can't handle.

  Kara : Pretty strong words from a guy who can't even figure out his own powers. It's the truth, Kal-El. You've been on Earth all this time, and you can't even fly? You can't come at this thing without all of your abilities.

  Clark Kent : What if you can't fight it all on your own? You'd rather put the world at risk and trust Jor-El than believe in me? You're my only family. And I need your help.

• [Clark falls and crashes into the barn trying to fly] 

  Kara : It was a start.

  Clark Kent : It's not flying if it's mostly falling.

• Clark Kent : [at Godfrey's rally]  They're really into this guy, aren't they?

  Lois Lane : Well, I'm-I'm sure the Blur knows that he is just taking potshots to sell books.

  Clark Kent : Yeah. And this guy's probably not even on the Blur's radar.

  Gordon Godfrey : ...serving our country instead of himself. And what about this Blur? A freak, a pariah so disfigured, he doesn't dare show his face. Is this the kind of savior you want your children believing in? I say no!

  Lois Lane : [the crowd cheers]  On second thought, this blustering blowhard just crossed the line. Break out the marshmallows, Clark. I'm gonna roast this turkey.

• Lois Lane : How's that for tying up loose ends? It's gonna take more than a loudmouth with a deviant sex life to stop me. A buddy of mine at the Inquisitor ran it for me, since leather and lace really isn't Planet fare.

  Clark Kent : Lois, I think you went too far trying to discredit this annoying hero-basher. You could've been killed.

  Lois Lane : Godfrey was undermining Metropolis' faith in its defenders. I couldn't just stand by and let that happen.

  Clark Kent : Well, what you did was brave, but...

  Lois Lane : Between you and me, I was terrified. My worst fear is to be alone in the world without heroes. Thank god Uber Girl... Power Girl? Mega Girl... was there to save me from the gallows. Your cousin needs a better handle.

  Clark Kent : Just remember that heroes like her, or... the Blur... you put them on too high of a pedestal, they might let you down.

  Lois Lane : Thanks, Clark, but I get it that the superpowered are people, too. They wrestle with their own flaws, but the Blur is different. He's *my* hero. No matter what he's afraid of, I know he will always be there for me.

• Kara : What do you think of my new look?

  Clark Kent : I think you look completely different. Why all of a sudden the cover-up?

  Kara : You can't save people when you're the center of attention. But I'm not going anywhere until I know Earth is safe from the darkness. It could be anywhere.

• Clark Kent : Your bracelet seemed to repel the darkness, not send it away.

  Kara : I don't think the bracelet will work as a portal. The dark spirit is trapped inside of a host.

  Clark Kent : You're super-powered. Why wouldn't the darkness want you?

  [realizing] 

  Clark Kent : It's because you're pure of spirit. It's why you could never lure the darkness to you with all of your saves.

  Kara : I don't feel pure of spirit. I have just as many issues as anyone else.

  Clark Kent : But still, you risked your soul to save me. And if you hadn't jumped between us...

  Kara : The dark spirit would have possessed you, Kal-El.

  Clark Kent : It's like he could see things in me I didn't wanna face.

  Kara : Now imagine that creature wielding all of your powers. The people of this planet would be doomed.

  Clark Kent : You sound like my father, that I was destined to fail.

  Kara : Failure is something we all have to live with. But it's how you overcome it that defines you.

• Kara : [saving Clark from Darkseid]  Are you all right?

  Clark Kent : It was like he could see inside me.

• Kara : [searching for Lois at a bondage club]  What is this place?

  Clark Kent : It's kind of hard to explain, but just try to... blend in.

• Kara : And I thought the Fortress was your only hideaway.

  Clark Kent : It's called Watchtower, but it's more of a command post. I sort of banded together a group of heroes.

  Kara : A lot's changed since the last time I saw you, Kal-El. Maybe Jor-El underestimated you.

• Clark Kent : This Godfrey guy, he's everywhere. He's got a personal vendetta against heroes.

  Gordon Godfrey : Any citizen who's been a victim of the vigilante menace, you're not alone. They pretend to be your saving grace, then they turn on you and violate your trust.

  [with his superhearing, Clark picks up Darkseid's voice beneath Godfrey's] 

  Gordon Godfrey : These vigilantes are committing crimes and getting away with it. Open your eyes, people! How many times do you hear about victims who were mugged?

  Clark Kent : Do you hear that?

  Gordon Godfrey : And they don't even know who it was!

  [with her powers, Kara hears it, too] 

  Gordon Godfrey : It's called super speeding, folks. Lawless mutants like the Blur are using this power...

  Kara : That's it.

  Gordon Godfrey : ...to prey on the masses.

  Clark Kent : The darkness is in Godfrey.

  Kara : He's been pretty public, so it can't be hard to find him. Okay, I have a street security camera with a limo. Looks like Godfrey was downtown a few hours ago.

  Clark Kent : That driver with Godfrey.

  [Kara zooms in] 

  Clark Kent : That's Lois.

• Kara : I shouldn't have gone against your father's wishes. I shouldn't have helped you.

  Clark Kent : No, look, I just need to figure it out.

  Kara : You're doubting your powers. You're frustrated. You can't focus. You are not ready.

  Clark Kent : I'm not gonna stand here and do nothing.

  Kara : The darkness, it came through a rip in the universe three weeks ago. You think it's just gonna wait around until you're ready? Just leave it to me.

  Clark Kent : Three weeks ago?

  Kara : What? What is it?

  Clark Kent : I think I know how it came here.

• Clark Kent : You said the darkness came through a tear in the universe. It made sense. Three weeks ago, I was on this rooftop, and I opened a portal using the Book of Rao. The darkness came through a gateway, maybe it can leave through one.

• Clark Kent : [trying to learn how to fly]  I think I liked it better when I was showing you the ropes.

  Kara : I guess change is in the air.

  Clark Kent : I guess this is easy for you, huh?

  Kara : No, it's... it's not easy or hard. It just is. I mean, I... I reach for the sky, and the world just falls away. I'm not thinking of anything. I'm just in the moment.

  Clark Kent : [closing his eyes to focus, he can't block out all the city noise]  The more I try to clear my mind, the more I hear.

  Kara : Kal-El, instead of trying to force the noise out, why don't you just focus on one thing. Like that butterfly. Live inside that one noise. Make it your whole world.

• Kara : It's been a long time, Kal-El. I missed you.

  Clark Kent : I missed you, too. Surprise seeing you today. How long have you been in town? You didn't come to Earth to be the first super-powered pin-up girl.

  Kara : It's critical I get my image around the city as quickly as possible. You just have to trust me, Kal-El. I'm doing this for you.

  Clark Kent : Kara, this doesn't feel like much of a favor.

• Lois Lane : You must've been pretty surprised by your cousin's superhero status.

  Clark Kent : Well, yeah, she didn't tell me about it.

  Lois Lane : She must have had a close encounter with a meteor rock.

  Clark Kent : [covering]  Yeah, a meteor rock. That's what happened. She was infected the last time she was in town.

  Lois Lane : Well, why would she flaunt her special skills? Coming out is a... is a terrible, terrible move. You saw those crowds, Clark. All their doubts and mistrust.

  Clark Kent : Yeah, mutant vigilantes? I can't believe people would turn on their heroes that fast. But in the end, Lois, she did win them over. You never know, and maybe if the Blur was... more honest and showed his face like Kara, people would be able to trust him. Maybe Godfrey's book wouldn't get so much attention.

  Lois Lane : That's a horrible idea. The Blur got it right, and Kara could learn a thing or two from him. By not staying the shadows, she not only puts herself in danger, she puts you in danger, too.

  Clark Kent : She puts me in danger?

  Lois Lane : I mean everyone around her. All I'm saying is Uber Girl makes for a great headline, and people will swarm her with love today and crucify her tomorrow. Think about it, Clark. Your captivating cuz needs to hide those baby blues behind some glasses and go undercover before a hero-hater like Godfrey turns his sights on her.

• Lois Lane : Fifty bucks says the crackpot with the Blur in his bonnet is just gunning for a little attention.

  Clark Kent : Lois.

  [hugging] 

  Clark Kent : Hey.

  Lois Lane : Hey. Sorry about the lame letter. I'm lousy at goodbyes.

  Clark Kent : No, I just figured that something happened.

  Lois Lane : You mean something like "Go to Africa, Lois"?

  Clark Kent : Well, I may, um... maybe I said that, but I...

  Lois Lane : I thought you wanted me to take the job.

  Clark Kent : No. It... well, it... look, I knew it was a big break for your career. Right, well, um... now that you're back, are we, uh... partners?

  Lois Lane : Of course. Unless you're disappointed I'm not blonder?

  Clark Kent : Cat? No, she's, uh...

  Lois Lane : Misguided.

  Clark Kent : Misguided. She's no Lois Lane.

  Lois Lane : Well, obviously.

  Clark Kent : She, uh, actually was supposed to meet me here. We were gonna cover the signing.

  Lois Lane : Hm. Strangest thing about Ms. Grant, she was... um, conveniently volunteered to cover a dog-sled race in Alaska.