#clarklex

Oh god yes

I ship it

What made you ship it? I think every millennial shipper of Clarklex will be on my same page when I yell SMALLVILLE (the TV show that aired from 2002 to 2011) - I was something like 12 and I was DOWN BAD for those two gaddamnit...

What are your favorite things about the ship? Well it's a hero/villain ship first and foremost, one in which the villain is positively obsessed, which is right up my alley. The thing with Lex is that he's always collected and calculating, except when we're talking about Clark. He loses hold of his detached demeanor when it's about Superman, and he turns into a passionate rageball that feels more like he's throwing a temper tantrum for attention, and less like he's... trying to rule the world or something like that. It's easy for me to see this behavior in the light of need for someone to understand him (and love him), but Lex is emotionally stunted and doesn't realize it, focusing on the negative part of his emotions. But if there's someone in this world who can be so understanding, so patient and so open, enough to get even someone like Lex out of his carefully constructed shell of childhood traumas, emotional immaturity and the facade of an uncaring, unlovable narcissist, that person is Clark. I know, Clark is not the pure-of-heart always loving always caring himbo that we often see in fanon, but he does have what it takes to understand suffering and see through it, and he has a heart big enough to forgive.

And also, imagine how funny a relationship between them would be. Lex would require so much attention and constant confirmations of Clark's feelings, it would make him look stupid. More than usual I mean.

Is there an unpopular opinion you have on your ship? Not today officer

AHHHHHH THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! and yes space wives is everything thank you :’’’’’) 

However, this is more channeling the Justice League animated series and Smallville but with Lex’s JLA term in mind, so...

In the Watchtower, footage of the destruction below plays on repeat.

J’onn’s expression is even more stern than usual. “Superman, we need you on this mission.”

A myriad of emotions cross Clark’s face before he shakes his head. “I can’t. I’m sorry, but I can’t.”

“This isn’t a matter of small importance, Clark,” Diana says. “This is a matter of planetary safety and a threat we have not yet been able to measure.” Her gaze is stern. “Do you not come to the aid of the earth when you are needed?”

Clark quibbles. “I... I guess...”

Throwing a dramatic hand in front of Clark, Lex glares Diana down. “Absolutely not.”