The Krypton Phoenix
Rating: K+
Pairings: Richard/Chloe, Richard/Lois, Clark/Lois, and Clark/Chloe
Disclaimer: Although this story has characters of Smallville it is more related to the Superman Mythology introducing a certain Chloe Sullivan cousin of Lois Lane into the mix.
Summary: Chloe Sullivan meets Clark Kent at a high school journalism conference between junior and senior year hit it off they never see each other again until years later. A year after Superman debuts Superman rescues Chloe Sullivan from Luthor's Island discovering she has powers like him hence Chloe Sullivan rises as the Krypton Phoenix.
The Krypton Phoenix: Part 1
Prologue: 2004 First Meeting
It was summer break and Chloe Sullivan headed to a journalism conference at IUPUI in Indianapolis, Indiana. Also she is attending alone this year and is not to happy after her cousin Lois Lane who she considered like a sister backed out. Another reason she did not need it after she just broke up with her boyfriend of three years who happens to be the quarterback of the high school football team. Simple reason that she broke up with her boyfriend is because he cheated but she did not know who that person was. Anyway here she was minding her own business when all of a sudden she bumped into someone who felt more like a brick wall.
Chloe: Jeeze why do I feel like I hit a brick wall?
Clark: Maybe you should pay more attention to where you are going.
(Chloe just looked up at Clark while helping her up with her things.)
Chloe: It is ok I tend to do this a lot and it doesn't help when I am not in a good mood.
Clark: I take it you already starting out in a rough summer. By the way I am Clark Kent.
Chloe: You got that right. By the way I am Chloe Sullivan.
(Just then Chloe cellphone went off with the ringtone 'Heartbreaker by Pat Benatar' for her cousin.)
Chloe: Speak of the devil. Sorry Clark I have to take this talk to you later.
(Chloe just walked off leaving Clark in a daze as she took the call from her cousin Lois.)
As she was walking off to talk to Lois in private she took one last look back thinking Clark Kent was more gorgeous in person than his pictures gave him credit for. Finally she turned around and went into the hall to answer the call. So she answered the call listening to what her dear old cousin had to say since she abandoned her.
Clark Kent just could not believe that he met Chloe Sullivan just then and there. Also he thought she was even prettier in person. Another thought was she seemed to take things in stride and what was with that ringtone must be an inside joke with a friend. All of a sudden he was brought back into reality with the ringing of his own cellphone and it was Lana to see how he was doing. So he answered to talk to his former girlfriend who is still his friend.
Clark: Hey Lana what is up?
Lana: Just checking to see how you like it in Indiana.
Clark: It is great but I must say it is a little weird.
Lana: Why do you say that?
Clark: Let's just say that Indianapolis feel more like a small town than a city.
Lana: Really, so it is true what they say.
Clark: Yeah it is but I am still having fun. Anyway how it going with Cheerleading camp?
Lana: Great oh and by the way Pete says hi.
Clark: Look Lana I better go because this conference is about to start so say hi to Pete for me and have fun.
(Clark hung up without waiting for Lana response and then went to find a table.)
Clark found his table that he was assigned to and then saw Chloe walk back in seeing that she was not happy. Also that Chloe was heading his way to the table because it was for all the editors of the school newspapers that where at this conference. Finally she found her spot which she happened to be seated next to him. So finally the conference started and everyone turned put their cellphones on silence.
After the introduction to the conference was done they all split up into different rooms. The Editors headed to one room while the other journalist spit into the respective rooms. Once the editors made it into their room they saw that the table we set for partners so they waited until the door was closed to hear what is going on. So in the editors room things were started with the announcement of the lecturer.
Lecturer: As you can see I set up this room to pair you all off. Since you are all the best of organizing your papers I thought that certain editors get to know each other. So I will start announcing who are all partners.
(The lecturer announced the partners and to Clark and Chloe surprise they were paired off. So Chloe made a snarky comment and Clark took it in stride.)
Chloe: Oh come on I am paired with the quarterback editor from some little town in Kansas.
Clark: Oh and I get paired with a snarky, smart mouth, and blonde from the city.
Chloe: Touché.
(Then Clark and Chloe sat down at their table and read over their task for the lecture.)
Chloe: By the Clark sorry about earlier with the call.
Clark: It ok, Chloe by the way who was it?
Chloe: Just my cousin who backed out on a promise hence the ringtone.
Clark: Now I get the ringtone. Anyway let's get started.
(They got started and then the lecturer made one more announcement.)
Lecturer: I have one more announcement to make you see your partner will be your partner for the rest of the week. Also throughout the week you will accomplish tasks much like this one with your partner. Finally at the end of the week you will present your finding in a big project at the end of the conference. So I expect great things from you all and you are dismissed for the rest of the day.
(Everyone got up and headed out of the room. Before Clark and Chloe they left the lecturer pulled them aside to get to know them.)
Lecturer: Oh Clark Kent and Chloe Sullivan can I talk to you two for a little bit.
Clark and Chloe: (unison) sure.
Lecturer: I just wanted to let you two know that I put you two together for a reason because I read both your work from the Greenfield-Central: Cougars paper and the Smallville: Torch paper see the similarity in the stories run.
Chloe: Really what similarities?
Lecturer: The ones regarding Lionel Luthor's business actions.
Clark: What but all I know of the plants are in Kansas and Maryland.
Chloe: Apparently not all because there was on in Indiana especially Greenfield when I was younger.
Lecturer: Precisely that is why I am focusing your project more on these findings.
Clark and Chloe: (unison) we kind of noticed that with the task but are you sure you want us to investigate this?
Lecturer: Yes because my thesis is based on this particular experiment and I got permission to use your finding as an example. Don't worry your names will be anonymous but I still need the help.
Clark: No problem we will be glad to help.
Chloe: That is right.
(The lecturer just shook their hands and let them leave.)
As they were leaving Chloe offered to show Clark around the campus. Also they walked around the campus talking and sharing stories to get to know each other better. Finally it was the end of the day and they headed back to the hotel room they were staying in. So they retired for the night.
It took two days to complete the next task and Chloe and Clark found some interesting things. In those two days Chloe found some more personal information regarding Lionel Luthor's experiments but perked her information more was the one that happened to her when she was three years old. Also she been wanting to know what happened that her mom is in a catatonic state and she got out with a special ability to heal fast and heal others. All of sudden there was a knock on the hotel door so Chloe shut down her computer and went to see who it was because it was rather early in the morning. So she opened the door to see Clark.
Chloe: Hey Clark what are you doing up this early?
Clark: Chloe remember I am a farmboy so I am used to getting up in the morning and was wondering if you like to go for a walk?
Chloe: Sure I loved to. Just give me two minutes to change out of my night clothes.
(Chloe closed the door while Clark waited outside while she changed. Two minutes later on the dot Chloe was ready for the walk so they headed out around campus.)
Chloe: Clark why did you want to walk with me?
Clark: I had two motives one was for me to get to know you better. The other it looked like it was a nice morning so basically wanting to get some sun.
Chloe: I see it is a nice summer morning in Indiana and it is rare. So what is that you want to know?
Clark: Well what is your family like?
Chloe: Let's see I am the only child of Gabe and Moira Lane Sullivan. The cousin I am mad at right now is like a sister to me and she is from my mom side of the family. As for my mom she left when I was six and have no clue what happened to her. That I don't like to talk about much so I rather leave the subject of my mom I don't know her that well. Otherwise I love journalism and technology. That pretty much it how about you?
Clark: Like you I am the only child of Jonathan and Martha Kent. As for the subject that I don't like to talk about is that I was adopted. Otherwise I love football and journalism obviously. My ex-girlfriend was the head cheerleader and still is but is dating my best friend right now but we remain friends. That mostly it but otherwise I love working with you.
Chloe: Aw Clark thanks dido to you too. I guess we better head back.
(Clark just offered his arm and Chloe took it walking back to start the day.)
Clark and Chloe walked back into their hotel rooms. As soon as Chloe got into her room her cell phone went off with the ringtone 'Before He cheats by Carrie Underwood,' that could only mean it he ex calling. She just let her voicemail take a message because she was in no mood to talk to him. Finally she made one last check on the information she ran across on the experiments that were done to her and her mother. So when she was done she headed out to start the day.
Later that day the second task was on the way. The first task was to gather the information for the project. The second task was to prepare an outline for the project. Now that was a little more difficult because Chloe was debating putting in information about her being experimented on when she was little. Also Chloe sensed Clark was holding something back so she decided to ask what is going on.
Chloe: Ok Kent what is up?
Clark: Oh I just called home and my mom informed me that Lana and Pete returned early.
Chloe: Oh I get it your ex and best friend so you still don't know what to think.
Clark: Exactly.
Chloe: I still sense you feeling indifferent about your breakup and don't know what to do.
Clark: That is true too because that was a recent break up but we still can remain friends.
Chloe: At least that is better than me and my ex anyway who cheated on me and I have a feeling I am close to the girl he cheated with.
Clark: Anyway it looks like we should get things finished for this task.
Chloe: You're right I am just putting the last touch on the paper and then it all ready to turn in.
(Clark just watched as she finished the last touches, then Clark turned it in and they headed out the door.)
So when they headed out the door they went to get lunch and then have free time. Also they hung out just relaxing having a fun day in the sun. Finally it was time to retire for the night in their hotel rooms. So later that night Chloe had her computer up still going through the file she found on her and her mom and little did she know that outside her window Clark was hidden watching over her.
Two days later it was time to present the findings. So Chloe and Clark got up presented their research and then took it to the lecturer. Also it was the last day of the conference and pretty much everyone had a free day after presentations. So Clark took Chloe away from the crowd to talk and exchange information to keep in contact.
Clark: Listen Chloe I had a great time getting to know you and I still like to keep in contact.
Chloe: Dido to that too. So here is my information address, cellphone #, and my e-mails.
Clark: Same with me and if you ever make it to Kansas feel free to stop by the Kent Farm in Smallville. Also I am sure my parents would love to meet you.
Chloe: Dido for you if you ever make it back feel free to stop by in Greenfield because my dad would love to meet you.
Clark: By the way Chloe nice ringtone for your ex.
Chloe: Thanks Clark it part of my charm. I better get going dad wants to take me out to lunch.
(Clark and Chloe hug and then she left for the parking garage for her car.)
Clark watched as Chloe walked away and then headed back in the hotel to pack his stuff. Also he could not believe this whole time he completely forgot about his ex Lana Lang because he met a girl who was so much better. As for Chloe she had a smile on her face as she got into her car thinking this has been one great week. Now it was time for her to face reality again but first she was looking to spend quality time with her dad. Finally as Clark and Chloe headed back to reality they wondered if they would see each other again.
Here is a change to prologue I currently going through the chapters and fixing up some sections. Please review.