Disclaimer: I do not own Smallville or any of the characters/actors/situations/etc. of Smallville. Although, it would be pretty cool if I did… think of all the possibilities…

Note: This is set probably around season 2 or early season 3. Pete is in here, Clark is friends with Lex, and Lois is not in this. There is no Adam or any other boy thing for Lana. Enjoy-

Chapter 1

Chloe Sullivan brushed several strands of blonde hair out of her eyes with one hand, while continuing to type the editorial for next weeks Torch with the other. Her fingers moved so fast that one of her friends might consider her gifted with super speed Her eyes only left the computer monitor when a shadow fell over the screen.

"Hi Samantha," Chloe said, turning back to the computer. She resumed her fast paced typing. "Do you have your article on the new air conditioners on the third floor?" Samantha pushed a folder onto Chloe's desk.

"Yea, but I also included something extra. I added an interview with the teachers about how this will effect their classes and the students."

Chloe's head jerked up and she furrowed her brow. "Um, Samantha, I understand if you are trying to be a better reporter, but there really is no room for that interview in the Torch and it's not really necessary. Obviously the students will be positively affected."

Samantha looked into Chloe's eyes. Chloe noticed she didn't look hurt. She looked pissed off, as if the very presence of Chloe annoyed her. Chloe did not want to make enemies (today), so she made an offer to Samantha instead.

"I'll tell you what Sam; the guy who was supposed to do the report on the old cabin near Crater Lake- the one used for partying- bailed on me. How about you fill in?" Chloe flashed her 100-watt smile at Samantha. Samantha nodded and slowly turned. She made her way to the door. Chloe went back to the computer and began pounding away at the keyboard. If she had been listening, she would have heard Samantha call her a couple of names that would never have been said in the presence of an adult.

Samantha trudged through a foot of mud and fallen foliage to get to the run down cabin in the middle of the forest near Crater Lake. A digital camera hung around her neck and her face was streaked with dirt. Just by looking at the cabin, she could tell it hadn't been used for years.

Extremely angry, Samantha turned around to go back, when something slithered across her boot. She looked down and noticed it was a snake. However, Samantha had never seen a snake quite like this before. It was so green it could be considered glowing. Its eyes were just green, no other color, and it had a pair of the sharpest and longest fangs she had ever seen.

Samantha backed up slowly. Her back hit the door of the cabin with a loud thud, startling the snake. It jerked its head up and positioned itself to strike. Quicker than a wink, it pushed its fangs through her thick hiking boots, woolen socks, and blue jeans. It pierced her ankle and poison flowed through her veins instantaneously. She kicked the snake, which struck its head on a tree and was killed by the blow.

Samantha was momentarily paralyzed, however it wore off just as quickly as it came on. She blinked her eyes, which glowed a fierce green. "What the hell?" She thought. She looked at the snake, which lay dead by the base of the tree, and was shocked when it turned to stone. She walked over to it, picked it up, and put it in her backpack. She wanted to investigate it later.

Samantha ambled on to her car. Every now and then something turned to stone. She was seriously creeped out. She pulled her keys out of her pocket with a shaky hand and placed them in the ignition. Nothing turned to stone. She looked at the cup of coffee next to her and concentrated on it. It became a gray chunk of stone. She looked at the coat next to her and willed it to stay normal. It did. She concentrated on the hat on the seat, and italso became stone. Samantha smiled. Maybe she can control this. She could use her powers for good, stopping crimes and saving the town. She smiled, "Or I could use them for revenge."

Author's note: This is my first fanfic, so it may seem all over the place, but bear with me. Also, sorry about the article about the new air conditioners, but I needed to put something lame over there, and that was the first thing I could think of. I also want to say I'm sorry I didn't spend too much time elaborating on Sam controlling her powers, but I want to move on with the story.

Reviews are always welcome--- I'll still update even if they don't come!

--Jacqui

P.S.: Thanks to Ryan and Stacy for helping me get it out there.