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Title: Twist of Fate
Summary: Oliver finds himself at Smallville High were he meets Chloe and discovers the world of Meta-humans. But will his newfound happiness be threatened by the presence of an old enemy?
Rating: PG-13 (Mostly for mild language and violence in later chapters, I don't see it going any further, but if it does, the rating will change accordingly)
Warning: This is mostly AU. I plan to work in as much from the series as I can, but the timeline is completely mine and character ages have been changed as I see fit. Oliver's only a year older than Chloe in this. She already knows about Clark's powers. And Lois is living with Chloe. 
Relationships: Chlollie, Clois (just a teeny, tiny bit)
Previous Chapters: Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 4, Chapter 5, Chapter 6, Chapter 7, Chapter 8, Chapter 9

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Author's Note: So the last couple chapters haven't gotten many reviews, which is making me sad. Your feedback really helps me, so if you read, please review, even if you have a complaint. I'm not sure when the next chapter will be up. I have two essays due next week, neither of which have I even touched, and at test right before Spring break, so that'll be taking up plenty of my time.

On another note, someone asked what season this takes place in, and I realized that I might not have been clear. I guess, technically, this takes place in season three since Clark and Chloe are juniors. But in reality, this is AU. It doesn't take place in any specific season, but I'm using canon to give the fic more life (not sure that's the right word, but it was all I could come up with). So far I've worked in elements of the first two seasons I think. It's safe to assume that, unless otherwise stated, everything that happened in season 1-3 did happen or will happen at some point in the background of the story. Hope that helps. 



Chapter 10

Lex retreated further into the shadows, class far from his mind at the sight he had seen. Oliver Queen and Chloe Sullivan. An interesting pair to be sure. Not one he’d have ever predicted even in the most twisted of worlds. Chloe Sullivan was an annoying pest, but not worth much bother. For all her attempts to nose about his father’s business, she’d never gotten anywhere. She did have an uncanny ability to get herself out of trouble in one piece. That was the only thing remarkable about her. Lex never would have dreamed that she would catch Oliver Queen’s eye. She was nothing like the leggy, airhead bimbos he usually associated.

But that wasn’t what was bothering Lex. He knew Oliver well and he knew how he usually treated the girls he was trying to bed. The blonde was respectful to be sure, but Lex had always been able to see the detachment in his eyes. Oliver hadn’t really cared about any one of the girls he’d dated before. There was nothing emotional about it. But the way he looked at Chloe. That was something different. Not only had he brushed off Veronica Morgan, one of the hottest and easiest girls in school, but the look in his eyes as he walked toward Chloe was something Lex had never seen before, not in the eyes of Oliver Queen. And he couldn’t quite figure out what is was.

He watched them, completely ignoring his classes. He was surprised when Oliver actually went to the Torch and dragged Chloe out for lunch. Oliver had never been the type to actively seek out girls. They had always come to him. Yet that was exactly what he was doing. The two of them sat at a table in the far corner of the cafeteria, ignoring the stares. News of the kiss they had shared that morning in the hallway, had already spread like wildfire. Lex could tell that Chloe was slightly uncomfortable with the attention, but Oliver placed a soothing hand on the back of her neck, pulling her close and she relaxed. Minutes later, they were joined by Clark, who looked slightly uncomfortable. The three of them had a brief, but intense conversation that ended when Clark walked away, looking far more relaxed than before. Chloe was looking at Oliver in amazement. He simply smiled and wrapped an arm around her shoulders, dropping a kiss to her forehead.

Lex ground his teeth. The sappy look on Oliver’s face was ridiculous. He actually looked happy. The haunted look that had been in his eyes since the beginning was almost gone.

He spent the rest of day watching Oliver. Outwardly, little had changed. Had Lex not spent as much time as he had watching him, looking for a weakness of some kind, he wouldn’t have realized what that difference was. Oliver had always been an excellent actor. It came with the territory of being so famous and having the past he did. But Lex, having a similar past, could see through the act and had always known that the the happy facade Oliver put on was just that, a facade. This, wasn’t. At the beginning of their last class of the day together, Leslie Masterson, a tiny girl with mousy brown hair, acne, and braces, tripped over her own feet and plowed directly into Oliver. He had flashed her a smile and helped her gather up books. There had been nothing fake about that smile.

After school, Lex found himself wandering toward the Torch. He knew that Oliver was supposed to be picking Chloe up for a non-date and despite himself he was interested in what was going on between them. But it wasn’t Oliver he saw walking into the Torch. It was Veronica. Curiosity piqued, he slipped behind the door, which had been left open, and listened with bated breath.

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Chloe pulled open the drawer of the file cabinet and quickly sorted through the stack of papers she was holding, putting each in their proper place. For the first time in a long time, she was anxious to leave the Torch, not because she had research to do or was in desperate need of coffee or because the janitor was threatening to lock her in the school overnight. But because she actually had something to do. And that something just happened to be hanging out with Oliver.

Her fingers paused over the files. The day had been surreal. The kiss had been lingering in her mind all day. She’d barely gotten any work done at the Torch and most of her classes had passed in a blur. Out of habit, she’d returned to the paper for lunch only to have Oliver come and drag her out. She’d been acutely aware of all the whispers and looks they were getting, but Oliver had cracked a joke about it and told her not to worry and, to her amazement, she’d found herself relaxing.

That was when Clark had showed up.The tension at the table had skyrocketed. Before Clark could say anything, Oliver had cut in, saying that he thought what Clark could do was amazing and that he admired that fact that he and Chloe were doing everything they could to take down the people who had similar powers and were using them to hurt others. He’d gone on to say that, if it was all right with Clark and Chloe, he wanted to help them deal with the meteor freaks. Clark had immediately relaxed, told Oliver that he’d be grateful for the help, and left. When she asked him why he was suddenly so keen on taking down meteor freaks, Oliver had simply answered that it was what she did and if it meant that it was going to land her in the hospital, he at least wanted to know what was going on.

“It’s a big part of your life,” he’d said. “I don’t want you to feel like you need to keep this stuff from me. Now that I know these people are out there, I want to be part of taking them down.”

Absolutely dumbstruck, Chloe had thrown her arms around his neck and kissed him soundly.

“Stay away from him!”

Startled, Chloe dropped the last few papers. They drifted lazily toward the floor as she spun around to face the person who spoke.

Her eyes widened when she saw Veronica. Chloe remembered all to well what it had felt like when Veronica had tried to seduce Oliver at the bonfire. The things she had said still echoed in Chloe’s mind. Narrowing her eyes, Chloe crossed her arms, determined to look calmer than she felt.

“Stay away from who?” she demanded.

Veronica’s eyes narrowed. “Oliver, you slut. He’s mine. And some ugly little reporter who can’t even get a farmboy to notice her isn’t going to take him away from me!”

Chloe bit back the tears that threatened to fall. How the hell had she known about Clark? But that wasn’t important right now. What was important was that she was trying to take Oliver away form her and Chloe wasn’t going to let that happen. “I don’t think you have any say over what happens between us.”

“Which is why you are the one that’s going to end it,” Veronica hissed. “You’re going to walk up to him and tell that this was all a mistake. You’re going to tell him that you’re still in love with Clark Kent. People form attachments because of trauma all the time. He’ll understand.”

“No,” Chloe said defiantly, despite the tears that were now flowing down her cheeks. “I won’t do it.”

“Yes, you will.” Veronica advanced on her. “Or I swear to god, I’ll make your life absolute hell. You’ll be such a social outcast that Oliver won’t want to be anywhere near you.”

Glaring through her tears, Chloe spat, “If you think a shrew like you is going to scare me into doing anything, then you haven’t spent nearly enough time in Smallville.”

Without warning, something connected with Chloe’s cheek. Her head whipped around with the force. Clutching her cheek, she turned back to Veronica in time to see her raising her hand again. Flinching automatically, Chloe closed her eyes and braced herself for the slap she knew was coming.

Only it didn’t. Opening her eyes, she looked back at Veronica only to see Oliver standing between them, clutching Veronica’s wrist. Chloe couldn’t see if his face, but she could see how tense he was. He was practically shaking.

“Don’t even think about laying your hands on her again,” he hissed. “I don’t know what you thought we were, but it was nothing. We went out once. It wasn’t a relationship, it wasn’t anything beyond a make-out session. Now get out of here. And if I hear any rumors about Chloe...” he let the thought trail off.

Trembling with rage, Veronica snatched her hand free and stormed out of the Torch.

The minute she was gone, Oliver turned and pulled Chloe into a tight embrace. She fought back the tears of pain and humiliation that were threatening to spill down her cheeks. She didn’t want him to know just how much it hard hurt to hear those things. She'd been expecting people to question their relationship. It had happened so suddenly and Oliver wasn't exactly known for making emotional connections with the girls he was seen with. Chloe had prepared herself for those questions, for people asking how the hell she'd managed to snag Oliver Queen, how she was keeping him interested. She was expecting people to think that he was just pitying her, that they'd gotten together after a traumatic experience and nothing more. But she wasn't prepared for people to throw Clark back in her face. She'd spent so long pining over him before realizing that he just wasn't the guy for her. And while those feelings were firmly in the past, it still hurt that her best friend had never seen her the way she had seen him. She really was over, but the wounds still smarted at times. And she didn't want Oliver to know that. 

But he seemed to know anyway. “Are you all right?” he asked softly.

She nodded against his chest.

“Then why are you crying?”

Crap, Chloe thought. He wasn’t supposed to know that.

When she didn’t answer, Oliver pulled back slightly to get a look at her face. Her cheek was slightly red from Veronica’s assault. Gently, he ran the back of his hand along the irritated skin.

“Sorry I wasn’t here in time to stop that,” he whispered.

Chloe shrugged. “There’s not much you could have done.”

“Oh really,” he asked, raising an eyebrow.

“Okay, so maybe you could have done something,” she admitted, “but that’s not the point. Do you really think Veronica’s the only one who’s going to have something to say about us? You’re not going to be there to stand up for me every time. It’s going to be hard, but I can handle it. I know how you really feel and that’s all that matters.”

Oliver nodded. Reluctant to press the issue further, he pulled away until only their hands were still linked. “Why don’t we head over to the Talon?” he suggested.

“I just need to grab my bag.”

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Lex watched in silence as the two blondes exited the room, their hands entwined. That had most certainly been an enlightening exchanged. The look on Oliver’s face when he’d entered the Torch and seen what was going had been spoken plainly. He was head over heals falling for Chloe Sullivan.

Angrily, Lex punched the wall, bruising his knuckles in the process. How was it fair that a juvenile bully like Oliver Queen would find that kind of happiness? Because that’s what he was. Happy. Lex had only been watching him all day and it was more than clear. Oliver was genuinely happy, something Lex had never experienced. The mere thought that the person who had tormented him for so long could actually find that kind of connection made Lex’s blood boil. Because of Oliver, he had lost his only friend and become more of an outcast than ever. Sure he’d learned to use the power that came with the Luthor name, but Oliver and people like him and made sure the Lex would never be part of the in crowd. They’d ruined his life.

Well, it was just time that he ruined Oliver’s in return. Turnabout was fair play after all.
Lex wandered outside, deep in thought. As he walked out the doors, he caught sight of Veronica, glaring furiously at nothing in particular. His lips curled up in a cruel smile. He doubted the Veronica had ever really been emotionally invested in Oliver. It was more a status thing than anything else. She was just upset that he’d chosen Chloe over her. But that gave Lex the perfect advantage. Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned after all. And if you could direct that fury, then you had a weapon like no other. A weapon Lex fully intended to use on Oliver Queen.

*Edit: Apparently I switched Veronica for Victoria through most of this chapter. Not sure what my brain was thinking. I think I fixed it. If you find Victoria anywhere let me know so I fix it. Sorry for the confusion.



Chapter 11 
 

Date: 2011-03-08 05:56 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] madlenita.livejournal.com
thanks for new chapter, really i didn't notice change of name....
And Lex is going to manipulate miss V, or he is going to work with her?

Date: 2011-03-08 06:16 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] luminare91.livejournal.com
that would be telling wouldn't it?? :P glad you're liking it!

Date: 2011-03-08 07:58 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] kachica.livejournal.com
Nice update. About the Victoria and Veronica, I found more two. One is on the last paragraph. Another when she slaps Chloe. Idk if that's all. And I comletely understand about the reviews part. I feel the same about my vids and fics. They help me keep going.

Date: 2011-03-08 08:01 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] luminare91.livejournal.com
Thanks for the heads up. I went back and fixed them. I think Word said their were twelve when I did the find and replace thing earlier. But i'd already posted when realized what I'd done. I'm glad you liked it. Reviews really do help. Not only do they inspire me, but they help me figure out where exactly I'm going with the story based on people's reactions.

Date: 2011-03-08 08:59 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] isdon-isgood9.livejournal.com
Nope sorry read the note wrong :D

Ok so I don't remember reading any of this before now and I don't know why or how I missed it. I love it though, then again I love most AUs : D I love that Oliver has this faithfulness to Chloe and wants to be part of her world. Dark Lex creeps me out, but I think in a good way, and Ollie was so sweet in that last moment between them.

I can't wait to see where you take this next :D
Edited Date: 2011-03-08 09:00 pm (UTC)

Date: 2011-03-13 03:46 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] luminare91.livejournal.com
haha. well at least you found it eventually :P
I love AUs too. They give the reader and the author so much freedom. And don't worry, Lex will get even creepier :)

Date: 2011-03-08 09:49 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mystic-ri96.livejournal.com
awww! chlollie is so adorable(:
ugh stupid lex anyways cnt w8 for the nxt update(:

Date: 2011-03-13 03:47 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] luminare91.livejournal.com
I know!!! that's half the reason I write them. They are just two damn adorable.

Date: 2011-03-09 02:06 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] abarbiestory.livejournal.com
Loved it, now I'm worried about Lex!

Date: 2011-03-13 03:48 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] luminare91.livejournal.com
he definitely has a few tricks up his sleeve that mean trouble for our favorite couple. you'll just have to wait and see what happens

Date: 2011-03-09 07:33 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] saurina.livejournal.com
Awww they are so sweet together, I loved the way Oliver stood up for Chloe. And Lex that evOl SOB better keep his hands of my fave couple or there's hell to pay loool!

Date: 2011-03-13 03:49 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] luminare91.livejournal.com
and the best part is, our favorite couple will be the ones to give them hell for messing with them.

Date: 2011-03-09 07:35 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] saurina.livejournal.com
Lex is really creeping me out with all the stalking, I wonder what he's up to.

Chlollie are so sweet together, I love the way you write them. Ohh and GO Oliver for coming to Chloes rescue when Veronica was going all Bitch on her.

Another amazing chapter, you have me hooked, kudos..:)))

Date: 2011-03-13 03:51 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] luminare91.livejournal.com
Veronica is definitely a little bit psycho, that is for sure. And I had to give Oliver his little white knight moment, since I'm depriving him of his green leather for this fic.

Date: 2011-03-12 01:17 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] winchestersrock.livejournal.com
Okay I'm really scared about whatever it is that Lex is planning on doing. I felt so bad when Veronica mentioned Clark causing Chloe to break down. That was just cruel :( Also It made me so angry when she slapped her. I was really, really hoping that Chloe would kick her butt LOL
I loved when Oliver came in and stopped Veronica. *sigh* He's Chloe's Hero.
Love the progression of this story. Even though all the chapters are amazing, this has got to be my favourite so far :D

I hope your essays and test go well for you.

Date: 2011-03-13 03:53 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] luminare91.livejournal.com
Lex is definitely up to something and it is not something good.
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