FIC: The Three Trials of Segeeth (Smallville)

[scribblinlenore]

Title: The Three Trials of Segeeth
Fandom: Smallville
Pairing: Kal/Lex
Rating: PG-13
Summary: Can love conquer all?

Dedication: This is for catmoran, who waited very patiently, much longer than she should have had to.

Note: This is a sequel to Inaureme, and probably won't make much sense unless you've read that story first. Big thanks to pun who gave me some great insight that made this a much better story.

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(The Three Trials of Segeeth)

Comments

[amber-32random.livejournal.com]

This was so touching and beautifully written. I had to bring out the tissues and the end of the story!

In your summary, you asked “Can Love Conquer All?” After reading this, I would say that if one allows themselves to work through their fears and see beyond the failings of their past and open up to what their heart is whispering to them, it can conquer a lot.

Writing the story from Jor-El’s perspective allowed me to better understand what was driving him. Instead of hating him for his unjustified actions, I felt a sadness for him. He wanted so much for his son; to keep him from the heartaches he experienced in his past. …Jor-El knew too well, to bear the weight of long denied ambitions. The honor of every house was carried on the backs of its children. Jor-El would have given much to spare Kal that burden, but the world was the world, and there was no help for it. But in doing so, he was slowly extinguishing the light in his son a light that brought him so much joy.

Everyone overcame so much for love. In Inaureme we learned that Lex had his eyes on Kal for a while. And in this story we see him learning as much as he could about Kryptonian culture so he could prove himself worthy in Jor-El’s eyes. Kal deferring to his father’s wishes not only to spare Lex but also he didn’t want the disapproval of his father whom he loved. And Jor-El, who finally release his past and his fear of society’s mores to allow his son a chance at happiness and love.

I completely believed in the Kryptonian society you created. I can’t imagine the work that went into making it so believable. I also liked how stories can become myths and later turn into tradition that after time can evolve into grand social events.

This was great and I really enjoyed reading it!

[scribblinlenore.livejournal.com]

This story took me so long and so much effort to write, and I can't tell you how wonderful it is to get such lovely feedback. Thank you! Telling the love story from Jor-El's POV was hard, but I really wanted to be fair to him, to let people understand where he was coming from, and that his intentions were good, if painfully misguided.

I'm so thrilled you enjoyed the story!