"Clark I can't live without you," Lex whispered as he cradled his lover.

Superman belonged to the world and was going to die defeating Doomsday. But Clark was his. No one understood his pain, except perhaps the bleeding Kryptonian in his arms. They'd made a pact long ago. And now it seemed it was time to honor that. It was only fitting that Lex should end his life as part of a contract.

He kissed Clark one last time and slipped the pill from his ring into his mouth. Lex and Clark died together each knowing their love was eternal.