Summary: Lois, Chloe and exchange photographer Peter Parker cover an exhibit opening in both Metropolis and Toronto. Unfortunately, trouble arises in an unexpected form.

Disclaimer: Smallville is owned by the CW and DC comics. Spider-Man is the property of Marvel comics. Not a penny is being made from this work of fiction. This story is meant for the enjoyment of all and to bring two fantastic characters together.


Cross Border Heroes

"What's the matter, Peter?" Chloe asked her sad looking friend.

"It's nothing," Peter replied as he, Chloe, Clark and Lois walked towards the Daily Planet after celebrating Lois' new internship. While it wasn't her first day, the four of them had not been able to get together until then.

Peter had seemed fine during lunch, but he had rather quiet by the time they finished.

In a low voice that only Clark could hear, Lois asked him, "Has Peter said anything to you about why he's acting so mopey?"

In an equally low tone, Clark replied, "No, he hasn't. I think its best that we leave him alone and if he wants to talk, he'll come to one of us."

Before entering the Planet, Clark gave Lois a quick kiss on the cheek and bid the three of them goodbye as he had a journalism class to get to.

Seconds after they enter, a voice that seemed to come from heaven itself shouted, "Sullivan, Lane, Parker!! In my office, now!!" The voice came from Perry White, the editor-in-chief of the Daily Planet. Perry had held that position for a little over a year and ran the Planet like a well oiled machine.

"Right a way Mr. Jameson… I mean Mr. White," Peter replied as the trio made their way to Perry's office.

Perry gave Peter a quizzical look at his remark, shook his head and then continued on his way to await their arrival.

"I wonder what our glorious EIC has in mind for us," Chloe pondered.

"Who knows, but the good thing is that he wanted the three of us," Lois answered. "Maybe this will get Peter out of his doldrums."

Chloe's response to her cousin's last comment was a nod as they made their way to Perry's office with Peter right behind them.

A few minutes had passed by the time they arrived at Perry's office.

"Take a seat you three. I have an assignment for you," Perry told them as they did what he told them.

"What is it Mr. White?" Peter asked, wondering why he was with Chloe and Lois since he was only a photographer.

"First, don't call me Mr. White. My father was Mr. White. That also goes with 'sir'. Perry will do just fine," Perry began. "Second, I would like to say that I'm impressed with the work you three have done. Especially you, Parker. Some of those pictures you've brought in are outstanding. How do you come up with those fantastic shots, I have no idea but you're talented, kid and I like that."

Perry's praise made Peter smile inside because he knew that he would never hear anything like that from J. Jonah Jameson no matter how many brilliant photos he brought in.

Perry then continued, "Thirdly, Sullivan and Lane, you two have been churning out some good articles. That one you did about Lex and that Fisk character from New York was outstanding."

"Thanks, Perry but we can't take all the credit for that one," Chloe chimed in.

"That's right, we did get a little help from Clark and the pictures that Peter took helped out as well," added Lois.

"Yes, Mr. Kent did an excellent job. He didn't bury the lead and you four worked very well together on that piece. Any way, your next assignment starts tonight. There's a charity gala over at the Metropolis Museum of Natural History showcasing some jewels that were worn by Cleopatra. The exhibit will be heading to Toronto for a few days before returning. I want the three of you to cover the gala tonight and then go to Toronto and cover the events that will take place at the Royal Ontario Museum there," Perry finished.

"It doesn't sound like an overly difficult story to work on," Lois said.

"It shouldn't be. There are some rumors flying around that there may be an attempt to steal those jewels either before they make their way to Toronto or when they get there. If that happens, I want you three to bring me the story. Got it."

"Yes, sir," the three stated in unison.

"Good, before you leave, my secretary will give you everything you need for your trip to Toronto. Oh, the gala tonight is formal so go there looking your best. That means a tux for you Parker and whatever kind of formal wear you want to wear, ladies. If you don't have any questions, that's all."

Peter, Lois and Chloe took a quick glance at one another and no one had a question for Perry, so they got up to leave.

As they were about out the door, Perry had some final words of wisdom, "One more thing, stay out of trouble and that means you, Lane."

Chloe giggled at that remark.

"I got it, Chief," Lois said as exited the office, with a slight smile on her face at her closing remark to Perry.

"And don't call me, Chief!!" Perry shouted.

Both Lois and Chloe laughed as they headed to the secretary's desk to get everything arranged for their trip to Toronto.

"I'll catch you guys later," Peter told them after he got everything he needed for Toronto.

"Where are you going?" Chloe asked with a bit of concern.

"Just up to the roof, I need to clear my head for a bit."

"Do you know what's bothering him?" Chloe asked Lois with concern.

"I don't have a clue, Chlo," Lois began. "I asked Clark that just before we got here and he didn't know either. But I'm going to find out, right now."

Lois then went in the direction that Peter did, the stairs heading up to the roof of the Daily Planet. When she got up to the roof, Peter was nowhere in sight.

"Peter, you up here?" Lois shouted, still not able to see him after a quick look around.

"I'm up here," Peter answered her.

From where Peter's voice came from, Lois surmised that he was above her. With a glance above, she saw Peter sitting a top the globe of the Planet.

"Ahhhhhh!" shrieked Lois, "Damn it, Peter! I hate when you do that."

So not to scare her anymore, Peter stood up and did a triple flip in the air and landed next to her.

Peter then said, "I thought you would be used to people with powers, Lois especially knowing Clark."

"With you, it's different. I'm so use to seeing you in costume instead of you exhibiting your powers so freely."

Both Lois and Clark had found out that Peter was Spider-Man a while after Peter began to work at the Planet. Peter had also uncovered Clark's abilities and because of that, there was a bond that formed between the two and because of that, they became good friends.

"Being so high up, I didn't think anyone would see me," Peter said.

"I can understand that, but what's bugging you? You've not been your friendly neighborhood self for the past few days," Lois asked.

"Well, I haven't heard from MJ in a while. Ever since I've been here, we've been able to stay in touch by phone, email or the occasional visit. The last I heard was that Mary Jane was up for some kind of modeling job."

"You really miss her, don't you?"

"Uh huh, maybe I'll get in touch with her before we leave for Toronto."

"Now that's the spirit. You feel better now that you got that off your chest?"

"Yeah, thanks Lois."

"Your welcome, let's head on back in now."

They made their way to the roof access when Peter asked, "Lois, do you know a place in Metropolis where I can find a tux?"

"Sure, Chloe and I will point you in the right direction," answered Lois as the door closed behind them.

To be continued...


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