The Truth Is Out There…
Author: Val
E-Mail: chloe@smallville-torch.com
Sites: smallville-torch.com & nerwen.net
Rating: PG-13 (I think, I suck at rating things.)
Last seen Ep.: Rosetta
Spoilers: Yes for those who have not seen Rosetta yet.
Feedback: Pleeeeaseeee? *Insert puppy dog eyes here* If you don't I'll send a Meteor Freak after ya!
Author's notes: English is not my first language so expect grammar and spelling mistakes. Oh also, my first Smallville related fic., and the other two, I wrote like two years ago so hehehe…
Disclaimer: Don't own Smallville, Superman or any of the characters, although if anyone is interested on giving me Lex or Michael Rosembaum, I'll love you forever! ;)
Summary: Chloe, after seeing the odd e-mail Dr. Virgil Swann sent Clark, is intrigued and decides to try and find out more about what it means and why the Dr. would be interested on Clark. Lex, after reading the report on The Daily Planet about the symbols that appeared on The Kent's barn, is determined to find a connection between the pieces of the puzzle he has gathered so far. CHLEX!
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CHAPTER 1Chloe arrived at The Torch hours earlier then usual, she placed her coffee next to the keyboard as she sat down in front of her computer, taking a deep breath, she opened the email Clark had read the other day and stared at the symbols, opening also the picture she took from The Kent's barn a couple of days ago, she stared at both for a while. 'Ok, it's definitely the same kind of freaky language but what on earth could this possibly mean?' She took a sip of her coffee and was brought back to reality as The Torch's phone started to ring.
"Torch." She said picking it up as she put down her mug.
"Chloe? Why are you at The Torch already? And why isn't your cell phone on?" A male voice asked.
"Hey dad, sorry I left without saying anything, I just couldn't sleep anymore and decided to come over and finish a… research I'm working on."
"Well alright, just make sure you leave a note next time, me and Lana were worried about you. Don't work too hard Chloe and turn the cell phone on!" Gabe Sullivan said feeling a lot more relieved.
"Ok dad, I'll! Oh by the way, I'll probably stay late so, don't worry about me. Turning it on now, talk to you tonight." Chloe said as she searched her purse for her cell phone and turned it on as promised, tossing it back inside of the purse right afterwards.
"See you later honey, take care." Gabe hung up.
Turning her full attention back to her computer, Chloe remembered that Clark seemed to be able to understand those symbols, somehow, if he could then Dr. Swann obviously knew that, but how? And why could he?
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Lex had been in his study for a while, he was staring at the picture that had been printed on the first page of The Daily Planet, something was obviously happening around the Kent's farm, he started to read the files he had bought about Martha Kent's disease and her miraculous recovery. He tried hard to get any information out of Helen, but she refused to tell him anything, Lex pretended to be understandable but that attitude got on his nerves.
Leaning back on his chair, he took a closer look to the picture of the barn and for the first time he noticed on the lower right side the writing 'Photo by Chloe Sullivan' he checked twice to make sure he had read it correctly. 'So, Miss Sullivan was there when it happened, I'm surprised she didn't print an article about it yet, of course that is probably because of her friendship with Clark… But maybe she could tell me something…' Lex grinned as he got up and headed to his car.
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Chloe had emailed half her contacts so far and made an internet search. No luck as she didn't have much information to go on about, she tried everything related to Dr. Virgil Swann, but he had been out of reach for at least 13 years, until he contacted Clark anyway. She listed the pros and cons of emailing the Dr. himself, Chloe didn't want Clark to know she was investigating the symbols and since he seemed to have some sort of 'secret' with this doctor, she had pretty much decided against that idea. She frowned at her empty coffee mug and leaned back on her chair, staring again at the picture on her computer.
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As Lex parked on Smallville High's parking lot, he wondered why it was so empty still, he then noticed it was awfully early, he frowned as he realized there was a big possibility Chloe hadn't arrived yet, he decided to take a chance anyway and entered the school. He stopped in front of The Torch's Office and saw Chloe, the grin reappeared on his face as he opened the door and silently made his way inside, Lex noticed Chloe was staring at the same picture he had been for a long time. 'So, it's intriguing her as well…' he thought as he approached the back of her chair.
"Miss Sullivan." He said from behind her.
Chloe jumped to her feet and turned around, her eyes widened a little once she noticed who was there.
"Le… Mr. Luthor." She said surprised and curious at the same time. "What brings you here? And this early…" she asked arching an eyebrow.
"Lex." He said simply with the hint of a smile on his lips. "And I believe I'm here for the same reason you are." Lex motioned to the computer with his head.
Chloe automatically glanced at the computer and then back at Lex, eyeing him suspiciously.
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So what do you think? Should I keep going? Feedback? Any hints, tips, criticism anything and everything is welcome, as long as you let me know your opinion. ;)