04x21 - Rites of Passage: Part 1

[bunniefuu]

(male narrator)

Rocketed from a distant planet

to a bold new destiny on Earth.

Found by a Kansas family

and raised as Clark Kent.

He learned, he possessed

the strength of steel.

The speed of light and

the desire to help all mankind.

He is Superboy.

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[symphonic music]

[whizzing]

- What was that?

- I don't know.

Whatever it was,

it hit hard.

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Hm.

Oh, Jonathan,

he's so beautiful.

Oh, it's what

we've been praying for.

[laughing]

Aren't we lucky, huh?

Well, we best

getting moving, Martha.

We probably aren't

the only ones who saw this.

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[intense music]

[no audio]

Lana, I heard

Mr. Jackson's looking for me.

- Do you know where he is?

- Yeah, he's upstairs.

Ah, Clark, I've never

seen him this angry before.

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Mr. Jackson,

I'm sorry, I'm so late.

(all)

Surprise.

- Happy birthday, Clark.

- You knew about this?

Knew about it? Who do you think

convinced him of the cake?

Not an easy task.

This is not

my kinda thing..

but the expression

on your face was worth it.

[people laughing]

[phone ringing]

I'll get it.

So, Clark,

find any grey hairs yet?

I don't know.

They're falling out too fast.

Alright, yak it up.

Yak it up.

Wait till you're my age.

Nothing to look forward to

except retirement.

Nothing to look back on except

a lifetime of paper work.

Take my advice, kiddo,

enjoy yourself now.

It doesn't get

any better than this.

- Mr. Jackson, you have a call.

- Hm, I'll take it downstairs.

[dramatic music]

- Clark, you okay?

- I'm fine.

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I think..

You're sure?

Clark.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

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[bell ringing]

Are you okay?

You ran off so fast--

I-I forgot to pay my rent

and the bank's gonna close.

But it's only 12:30.

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[symphonic music]

[crowd screaming]

I'm glad to see you're

not gonna make this difficult.

Get down!

I can't control it.

[buzzing]

[buzzing continues]

[siren wailing]

Hu-hu-hu.

No!

[tires screeching]

I'm sorry.

I don't know how it happened.

You're sorry?

You blasted a hole

through my shoulder.

And you're sorry?

Good work, Superboy.

We'll take care of him.

He nearly k*lled me.

We're lucky to be alive.

I'll sue.

They're getting to you too, huh?

I understand.

There's times I'd like

to burn little holes

in these creeps too.

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(man on radio) The suspects

claimed Superboy had used

undue force in their capture.

Witnesses add the alleged

thieves had already surrendered

when Superboy att*cked them.

[laughing]

(Matt)

Did you hear that?

Superboy is finally getting

tough with the bad guys.

Yeah, it's about time.

- Listen, can I talk to you?

- Sure, what's up?

That call I got earlier

was the boys in D.C.

- Something's come up.

- Nothing serious, I hope?

No, it's just..

Well, when I first started out

I was stationed

at the Kansas City Bureau.

One of my first cases

was to investigate the reports

of a meteor that hit

in a nearby farming community.

So, I dutifully

went out to look into it.

The thing is,

when I got there

whatever it was, was gone.

Maybe, there never was anything.

No, there was evidence

of physical contact.

But whatever

made it was gone.

All that was left

was this purple crystal.

So, why is D.C. calling now?

That crystal has been in storage

for the past 20 odd years.

Just yesterday

it started acting out.

Meaning?

Meaning, it's humming

and it's glowing.

And they've decided

to reopen the case.

- And they want me back on it.

- Great.

I haven't been

in the field for years.

Oh, there's nothing to it.

It'll come back to you.

Oh, I suppose.

[dramatic music]

You know, I sure

could use a partner on this.

I'd be delighted.

Not that I need the help,

but I could use the manpower.

Of course, of course.

So, where're we heading?

Some little hick town outside of

Kansas City called Smallville.

(Martha) We have a lot

to be proud of, Jonathan.

That we do.

I keep on telling you, Martha,

keeping this scrapbook

could be very risky.

Oh, I can't help it.

Other mothers keep scrapbooks

of their children.

I'd feel cheated

if I couldn't enjoy his fame.

But you've gotta admit that the

situation is a bit different.

You worry too much.

Who'd look for him here?

Especially, now that

he lives in the city.

Ah, do you

remember this, Jonathan?

Ah, ah, ah, look at this.

Look at this. Isn't that..

That's the first summer.

Ah, it's hard to believe he came

to us so many years ago today.

Imagine what our lives

would've been like without him?

Well, certainly

a lot less interesting.

We have to call him to wish him.

[buzzing]

What's that?

[dramatic music]

There's nothing out there.

[traffic rumbling]

[dramatic music]

Not again.

[water dripping]

[water dripping amplified]

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[grunting]

[knock on door]

Clark. Clark, I know you're

in there, I can hear you.

Lana, not now, please.

You didn't come back to work.

We were worried about you.

I was worried about you.

Lana, I'm begging you,

get away from me!

Is this about your birthday?

Because I'd understand.

I know

how I hate my birthdays.

[knock on door]

Clark, let me in.

Come on.

Well..

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Martha, I don't like this.

We better call Clark.

Come on.

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(male #1)

Holy Hanna.

(Lana)

He's gone.

So is his deposit.

Look at this place.

[phone ringing]

Oh, sure,

he doesn't touch his phone.

(Clark on recorder) Hi, it's Clark. I'm

not here, so please leave a message.

(man on phone) Clark, it's

pa. Something's come up.

It's got me worried.

Give me a call.

That makes three of us.

[sprinkler sputtering]

[dog barking]

[children distant chatter]

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Clark, are you gonna tell me

what's been happening?

- Nothing really. I'm fine.

- Fine?

What about your

apartment last night?

- What about my apartment?

- You trashed it.

- It seemed like you trashed it.

- I wasn't feeling quite myself.

I was hoping

it was just a 24 hour bug.

Fine.

Fine, Clark.

You don't

have to tell me, it's okay.

Thanks for understanding.

Bye.

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[phone ringing]

Okay, put it through.

Hi, pa, what's wrong?

[dramatic music]

No, I didn't

make it home last night.

What?

When?

Well, don't worry.

I'll finish up my work

and get over there

as quickly as I can.

I'll see you soon.

[fast music]

(Lana)

Clark, you up there?

Clark!

Lana, could you tell Mr. Jackson

I had a family emergency

and I have to go home?

Wait a minute.

Does this have anything

to do with Superboy?

No, of course not.

That's ridiculous.

I've gotta go.

Why won't you talk to me?

Hey, Matt, did you see

Clark come by here?

No, I didn't.

Say, Lana lives there.

Why don't you ask her?

Okay.

How long does it take to get

to Smallville from the airport?

About 45 minutes.

Are-are you going to Smallville?

Dennis is hot on a trail

of a 20 year old case.

I-I could go. Nobody knows

Smallville like I do.

- Or Clark.

- Of course.

No way, I can't afford another

ticket, let alone a hotel room.

Mr. Jackson, I'll pay my own

way, and I'll stay with my mom.

Why are you

so anxious to go with us?

I wanna speak to someone who'll

be there at the same time.

Okay.

[door opening]

I got it.

Now, watch your step.

It was lit up

like a Christmas tree before

but it looks quiet now.

[Clark grunting]

What's the matter?

Clark, what's the matter?

I'll be okay.

It'll pass.

- Well, what is it?

- I don't know.

How long has

this been going on?

Since yesterday.

I'll be okay.

Are you sure?

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- Clark.

- I'm okay, pa, don't worry.

Okay, son.

- Why don't you wait outside?

- Okay.

[symphonic music]

Who Are you?

Do not be frightened, young one.

I have been programmed

by your ancestors

to welcome you into the next

cycle of your development.

My ancestors?

You mean, my parents?

The pain you feel is normal

for people of our world.

These sensations are only

amplified by the same forces

that has given you

great strength on this planet.

Do you know where I'm from?

I'm from another world?

I will guide you through the

process that will rejuvenate you

and leave you

in the next phase of your life.

Place the purple crystal

into the receptacle

for the process to begin.

I don't see

a purple crystal.

I don't see

a purple crystal.

Deposit the purple crystal

into the receptacle now.

Or emergency measures

will be taken.

Deposit the purple crystal

into the receptacle now.

- Or..

- There's red, yellow, blue.

Ah, there's no purple crystal.

Deposit the purple crystal

into the receptacle now.

Or emergency measures

will be taken.

There never has been

a purple crystal.

[rumbling]

[door opening]

- Son, you're alright?

- I think so.

- In fact, I feel great.

- Oh, good.

- You had us worried.

- Let's go up and have some pie.

Oh, that sounds good.

Ow!

(pa)

How'd you do that?

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My powers, they're gone.

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