SPOILERS: None. This is totally an AU story - although moments from prior episodes may be mentioned.

DISCLAIMER: Lois and Jimmy know Clark's secret, but Perry is still in the dark about it. Lex is not evil - but that doesn't mean he's going to be a wimp.

This is how I envision the main characters:

Clark Kent (Reporter) - Anthony 'Tony' DiNozzo

Lois Lane (Reporter) - Ziva David

Jimmy Olsen (Photographer) - Timothy McGee

Chloe Sullivan (Watchtower) - Abigail 'Abby' Sciuto

Perry White (Editor-in-Chief) - Director Leon Vance

Oliver Queen (Detective, Metropolis Police Force) - Leroy Jethro Gibbs

Lex Luthor (Captain, Metropolis Police Force) - Dr. Donald 'Ducky' Mallard

Prologue

What's taking her so long? the man wonders while leaning against the wall outside the ladies room. "Come on," now getting more than a little bit irritated. "We're going to miss the first song if you don't hurry up," knocking on the door.

"You're the one who wanted to go to this concert anyway?" pounding on the door. When she doesn't answer, he makes a decision. "That's it! I'm coming in," throwing open the door and stepping inside.

His eyes widen in horror at the body laying on the floor with a knife protruding from her chest.

Daily Planet

Lois looks up from her computer just in time to see Clark getting up from his chair. "Going somewhere?" she queries.

"Not that it's any of your business, but yes I am," putting on his leather jacket.

"Hot date, huh?" Jimmy remarks while leaning back in his chair.

"You bet," a grin on his face. "We're going to see RUSH at the Metropolis Arena."

"You're going to see RUSH?" Jimmy's eyes almost bulging out of their sockets. "I thought that concert was sold out for months?"

"That's true," a big grin on Clark's face. "Lex has connections and was able to get me some prime seats right near the stage."

"Well it's about time you had a date," Lois replies a smirk. "Ever since your break-up with the pink princess, you've been throwing yourself into your work," getting up from her chair and walking over to sit on the edge of his desk.

"I really don't want to talk about her," a frown on his face as he takes off his tie and stuffs it in his jacket pocket.

"So who's your date with anyway?" Jimmy asks him.

"That's for me to know and you to wonder about," winking at him.

"Hah!" a snort coming out of Lois' mouth. "This coming from the guy who regaled us with every detail about how wonderful L-"

"Don't even say her name," interrupting her.

"-ana," she finishes with a smirk.

"You can't even keep your big mouth shut for one minute now can you?" a scowl on his face. "I bet you even talk during sex," arching an eyebrow.

"Wouldn't you like to know?" her skirt sliding up a few inches as she crosses her legs.

He comes around the desk and stands in front of her; his hands resting on the desk on either side of her. "I would rather be stabbed in the chest with a kryptonite knife than to have sex with you," his nose almost touching hers.

"That's too bad," her finger gliding from his chin down to his neck. "It would be the highlight of your life," winking at him.

He steps back from her and watches as she hops off the desk and sits back down at her own. What a handful she is, he thinks to himself as he picks up his keys.

"Have fun, C.K." Jimmy calls out to him.

"I will," waving at him as he runs towards the elevator.

"Not so fast," a voice calls out to him.

Clark abruptly turns around to see Perry walking into the bullpen. "What are you talking about?"

"Yeah, Chief, what's going on?" Lois asks him.

"There's been a murder at the Ace of Clubs and I need you two on the story. You too, Olsen." He adds, "And stop calling me Chief!" he scowls.

"Really?" ignoring his last comment. "Who was murdered?" she asks.

"I have no idea," he replies, then turns to Clark. "Looks like you're going to have to miss that concert."

Clark's eyes narrow at him. "You have got to be kidding me!"

"Sorry, Kent," a smug expression on his face as he walks away.

"Sorry my ass," he mutters under his breath.

"I heard that," Perry retorts; turning around and tossing some keys towards Lois. "You're driving," laughing to himself as he turns back around and walks down the hall.

"I intended for you to hear it," he yells back, but Perry was long gone.

"That wasn't very nice," Lois smacking Clark on the back of the head.

"Will you stop hitting me like that?" rubbing his head.

"Knock it off already," she scoffs. "You know damn well it doesn't even hurt you."

"Then why in the hell do you do it?" looking intently at her.

"Because it tickles me," a grin on her face, then she says, "We better get going," pulling on her jacket and grabs her notepad and dropping the keys in the process. "Come on, Jimmy. You heard the Chief," bending over to pick them up.

Clark stares at her backside as she picks them up. I'd love to smack that ass of hers and... He gives himself a mental shake. Where the hell did that come from? Get a grip, Kent. This is Lois after all. The girl who's annoying, rude, stuck-up.

"I heard him. I was here, remember?" Jimmy rolling his eyes as he grabs his camera and loops it around his neck.

"I'm not getting in that car with you," a scowl on Clarks face as the three of them walk quickly towards the elevator doors. "I'll meet you there," taking a quick look around before super-speeding away.

She purses her lips into a frown as her hair blows around her face. "I swear I'll never get used to that," she remarks as the two of them get into the elevator.

"I know what you mean," he replies as the doors close.

A few seconds later...

Clark arrives at the Ace of Clubs and is about to super-speed into the club when he feels a hand on his shoulder. "Where do you think you're going?"

Clark turns to find Oliver standing there. "Oh," his hand falling from Clark's shoulder. "I didn't realize it was you at first. Can't say I'm surprised to see you here; considering who the victim is."

Clark furrows his brow in puzzlement. "I'm here because Mr. White sent us here. I have no idea who the victim is."

Oliver doesn't say anything for a moment. "You better come with me," walking into the building with Clark following close behind. A minute later, they enter the club and arrive at the ladies room. He opens the door for Clark. He walks in and stares in shock at the body laying on the cold bathroom floor.

"Lana?"

TO BE CONTINUED...