Chapter one
Return to the World
Daily Planet – Monday Morning.
'A partner chief you can't be serious I don't need someone slowing me down.
'I'm sorry – lane last time I checked I am still the boss, anyway I just need someone to show him the ropes for a while.
'Well he'd better be something' if he's going to keep up with me."
'Oh believe me, Lois, he is. Have you ever heard of Calvin Ellson?
'Calvin Ellson! Are you kidding his articles are renowned he is freelance journalism legend?" Perry leaned back in his chair, the leather creaking as he rocked it and smiled, he knew this would get her attention to have someone of Calvin Ellson, stature working for the Daily Planet alongside ace reporter Lois Lane, gave Perry a great sense of pride oh sure he knew of Calvin Ellson's reputation, he was no desk jockey, he was a man who enjoyed being in the middle the action reporting the truth.
'Chief how the hell, did you manage to convince someone such as Calvin Ellson to write for The Daily Planet?
' Lois, as you know, that The Daily Planet has printed some of his articles over the years, and yes I know his reputation; he's a freelancer never really settles down always on the move chasing a big story, he reminds me of you Lois. So the last article he sent in a few months back I sent him a job offer, I am proud to say The Daily Planet will have two aces reporters Lois Lane and Calvin Ellson.
To say Lois was stunned would be an understatement she was admire of his now, to hear that he will be working at the Daily Planet with her was like a dream come true. She often wondered who he really is because his writing reflected everything he reported on his articles were almost like miniature novels, they captivated you making a person feel as though they were there with him, witnessing all that he was seeing capturing every aspect of the stories he reported. He even won a few awards, yet no one had ever really seen pictures of him some even call him the phantom writer.
"Lois Lois"
"Sorry chief what did you say?"
'I said I will introduce him to the staff at 10 this morning.
'During the planning meeting kind, throwing him in the deep end a little early aren't you chief?
'I am sure he can handle it. Now where's your story on the Metrotech hijacking?
'Working on it chief I have a meeting with a metro tech research at 11am."
'Great get back to then."
She nodded exited Perry's office making her way back to her desk sitting in her chair listening as the sounds of the bullpen; she loves the energy of the Daily Planet; she worked long and hard to make her name synonymous with the Daily Planet, and now to have a writer such as Calvin Ellson joining the Daily Planet; they would make a media power house more so than it already is briefly glanced towards the clock in one hour the Daily Planet; news staff would meet freelance legend Calvin Ellson.
(Phone rings.)
'Daily Planet Lane speaking.
'Hey Lois how's it going this morning? I am calling to see we're still on for lunch at one.
Hey Chloe, yes we're still on for lunch, however; I might have to bring someone with me.
Who John, it's cool you can bring him along, he is your boyfriend.
No... No... It's not John Perry has partnered me with a new reporter.
'Perry did what! A partner you can't stand partners. What's Perry thinking?
Well, Perry said this new guy reminds him of me because we both have a knack for getting big stories besides you won't believe who it is Chloe.
Let me guess, some wet behind the ears green horn right?"
'Not exactly Chloe, you know that guy whose articles we've collected over the years?
You mean Calvin Ellson?
Yep one and only he's the guy Perry just hired an
There was a long silence on the other end of the phone Lois wondered if she had dropped a call or pulled the core of the receiver.
'Chloe. Chloe, are you okay?
'Calvin Ellson! Oh my god. Do you have any idea what this means for The Daily Planet you and Calvin Ellson the new Daily Planet power house. How in the hell, did Perry manage doing the impossible?
'Hey Chloe you know Perry, as well as I do I guess he still has a few hidden tricks.
'So tell me when do you meet him?
'I am meeting him, with the rest of the staff in about 30 minutes."
'Lois you must convince him, to join you for lunch okay."
"Chloe, he might just want to get straight to work, but I'll try okay."
'Come on cuz you're Lois Lane ace reporter, I am sure he'll make time to speak with you."
"Thanks Chloe I better go."
'Okay see you at 1."
Lois hung up the phone and continued working on her story preparing for her meeting. Also preparing to meet Calvin Ellson in half an hour, she was deeply engrossed in her research trying to find a connection with all the recent hijackings as of late it has been going on for several weeks now police are baffled tech companies growing concerns to protect shipments and worker's safe.
"Good morning Lois."
She looks up from her computer sees John, with a bagel and coffee she smiles as he sets them on her desk then moves closer to give her a kiss on the lips. John Kessler, worked in the international section of the Daily Planet, he and Lois had met at a daily planet charity fundraiser over a year or so ago their relationship has worked fairly well considering the demands of the reporter lifestyle, they do have similar family backgrounds both being raised in the army. John served four years in order to get through college, it gave him a perspective on the world which in turn made him, a damn good journalist.
'Thanks John, I totally forgot about breakfast this morning working on my article about all the hijackings. Furthermore, given the fact that Perry, has hired a new reporter, and he wants me to partner with him for a while.
'Really so, who's the new reporter?"
'Calvin Ellson.
John chokes on his coffee hearing what she just told him, Calvin Ellson, the world-renowned freelance journalist here at the Daily Planet; John was amazed that Perry had wrangle such a legend.
'Are you serious, Calvin Ellson? Why on earth would Perry partner you with him, for one you don't share by-lines, two the man doesn't need shadowing three the guy is always on move chasing stories he never stays in the same place very long?"
'Believe me, I know his reputation John, I've read his articles, nevertheless, Perry hired him, and he should be here any minute for the staff meeting.
'Conference room ladies and gentlemen."
Lois and John heard Perry shout. Everyone follows suit into the conference room Lois John, jimmy and Cat along the few others sat at the conference table while others were forced to stand Perry, stood near the head of the table much like a general ready to command his soldiers. He went over the day's agenda and few talking points for things that had come up assigned stories to individuals this went on good 30 minutes as usual. Perry would ask for updates on current assignments. He ran a tight ship The Daily Planet, is the number one newspaper in the world for a reason it never missed a deadline. The meeting was nearly over and whispers in the conference room started everyone in some way or another had heard the news of Perry's latest hire the one and only Calvin Ellson.
'Alright everyone quiet down as some of you are aware The Daily Planet, has hired a new reporter believe me; it was not an easy task to do he is no desk jockey, he is a reporter always on the move much like another ace reporter we all know (Perry smiles at Lois) his writing is sharp savvy his articles are renowned that is why he'll make a great addition to The Daily Planet ladies and gentlemen, is my pleasure to introduce Calvin Ellison.
The conference room door opens in steps a man in black slacks a dark-blue button up shirt gold tie sleeves rolled up to showing his toned arm's well built torso broad shoulders sculpted face strong jaw ocean blue eyes covered with glasses and jet-black hair, which left most women speechless, including Lois Lane. She couldn't believe what she saw a man she hadn't seen for over three years. He made his way over to where Perry was standing they shook hands and they both turned and faced a very surprised group of people.
'Well folks Calvin Ellson AKA Clark Kent.
'Oh thank you Mr. White for the uh dramatic introduction (clearing his throat) good morning everyone I uh; I hope to be an asset to the Daily Planet thank you." He pushed his glasses up onto his nose and stared straight at the crowd of people looking at their expressions some were that of shock and amazement others were that of the ones he didn't dare mention Perry placed a hand on his shoulder and shook his hand once again.
'I'm sure you will son. Alright everyone there is news out in the world get out there and go to work.
Perry lead Clark back to his office everyone went out of the conference room except Lois; she was stunned the legendary Calvin Ellson, was none other than Clark Kent echoed through her mind. He looked nothing like she remembered all those years ago, he had matured into a man and extremely good looking one at that how on earth was she going to talk to him. He had seen things that most people would never see in their entire lifetime which brought about another wave of questions would he remember their semi friendship?
Clark Kent was none other than Calvin Ellson, man Chloe, is going to flip when she hears this news. She exited the conference room making her way back to her desk when Perry shouts her name.
'You bellowed chief.
'Yes, Kent here will be taking the desk across from you, although I doubt he'll be sitting very much. Why don't you show him around perhaps he can join you today in the interview.