Chloe's VW Golf swung around the corner as (The Angels Wanna wear my) Red Shoes by Elvis Costello poured out the stereo. The town hall and all its offices loomed above her. Being positioned in the centre of the city and the state, it was the main place for politics and had become Chloe's second home. She didn't even have to flash her I.D. as she drove through the private access car park that was specifically made for politics and press. Opening the car door, Chloe pulled out her mobile phone and dialed:

"Hi Chloe I'm in position," answered Jimmy Olsen nervously. It had been 3 long years since Chloe had had a summer affair with the photographer during her internship at the Planet but he still sounded uneasy around her. She certainly didn't have any regrets about losing her virginity to a man who she knew cared about her. Chloe suspected that he was still strongly into her, something that she had never reciprocated to the same level. He had just been there at the right time, just after Clark had begun dating Lana Lang.

"Good Olsen, we need the best shot of Wayne," Chloe ordered, smiling at how uncomfortable she made him. It was a guilty pleasure of hers.

"Where are you? The conference starts in 15 mins." Jimmy muttered as the background noise grew louder as the room filled up.

"On my way," Chloe muttered, rushing through security without questioning. After turning a corner she approached the lift and jammed the button. Tapping her foot, typically impatient for her, she gave up and made for the stairs after seeing that the lift was going up before coming back down. Jumping two steps at a time, Chloe discussed what her two-man team already knew about the situation.

"So Wayne Biometrics is finally repairing the broken medical system that rules over Metropolis,"

"Yeah, err and building three new hospitals across the state within the next 6 months, most notably in Suicide Slums."

"That'll be a point to bring up, not sure why Bruce Wayne had to break from bedding supermodels to grace us with his presence..."

Jimmy interrupted: "Chloe you need to get in here right..."

"Now?" Chloe stated, cutting him off as she sneaked in through the doors at the last minute, leaving her stood in the darkness at the back of the room. "Just get those shots Jimmy and I'll do the rest," she ordered, hanging up before he could reply. She saw him turn around in his seat and scowl at her, childishly. His look softened quickly however, as he stared at the woman he loved pulling a notepad and pen out of her bag before fixing her hair behind her eyes and nibbling on her lower lip out of habit. She was adorable. He snapped out of his lustful trance and the announcer stepped on the stage and introduced the multi-billionaire.

Bruce Wayne inhaled and exhaled. He was dressed to impress in a Dolce and Gabbana suit, which could barely contain his muscular frame. His mother's blue eyes sparkled and his publicity grin pulled his sharp cheekbones upwards. He stepped out from the right of the stage waving casually to the reporters applauding below him. He pulled up to the podium and straightedge his hairline, which immediately fell back onto his forehead. The playboy swagger was in full swing:

"Good afternoon Metropolis, sorry to interrupt your weekends with this conference." His calculating eyes swept across the crowd, looking for threats. He eyed a particular blonde towards the back of the room, tracking the curves of her body up and down. Got to keep the bachelor appearance going Bruce. "Today marks the start of a new age of medicine for this grand city. By opening 3 new hosp..."

"Why are you really here Mr. Wayne? We all know that the only thing that you care about is booze and babes, why grace us with your presence?" Chloe interrupted, wanting blood for his crude behaviour, which she had taken notice of immediately.

Bruce chuckled, "Good afternoon to you too, Ms Sullivan. I am here to show that Wayne Enterprises truly means business in Metropolis."

"Which means you'll bleed our city dry, with complicated medical bills that will over charge the poor?" Chloe retorted as the room shuffled in anticipation. Chloe Sullivan was getting fully into her stride.

"No not at all, actually this wasn't how I planned to reveal my big surprise but now is as good time as any. I'm proud to announce that Wayne Biometrics will be collaborating with the infamous Queen to fund this programme. In fact here's the golden boy himself to tell you all about it," Wayne gestured to his left. A collective gasp of surprise travelled around the room as Oliver Queen stepped boldly onto the stage. With blond hair shining he took Bruce's place at the podium and grinned. Somehow maintaining an air of casualness, he looked the business also dressed in a 3 piece. His emerald eyes sparkled as he put his hands on each side of the podium and looked directly at the Daily Planet's Star Reporter.

"It's true. Queen industries will run the hospitals from a day-to-day basis, while Wayne Enterprises funds our care programme. All treatments from the ER will be paid for by our companies, leaving the injured only worrying about their recovery physically, rather than financially." The audience laughed and clapped. While Oliver had been addressing the whole crowd throughout his little speech, at the last sentence he had returned his attention to the intrepid reporter that Bruce Wayne had called Sullivan. Eye contact with Queen had made Chloe smile. Crap, don't smile that's so unprofessional! Doesn't matter how cute he is. Oliver smirked to himself as he watched her cover her mouth. Ms Sullivan had a nice ring to it...

On the top floor of Lex Corp. in a calculating cold office, Lex Luthor turned off the T.V. and spun around in his chair. So much had changed in the last 12 hours. Suddenly his grip on reality and the world had slipped. People could be hung from cranes now? They could get treated for whiplash at a hospital funded by Bruce Wayne of all people, supported by Oliver Queen!? Yes things had definitely changed.

He had to meet this "Superman." To have that kind of power and ability must be god like. The potential of that god... Lex cracked his glass, gripping onto it with excitement and desire, it had driven him to seize. Throwing the glass aside, causing it to shatter, Lex turned and stood by the panoramic window. This would take time. He would have to find out as much as he could about this new "hero." Or vigilante? Or threat? Lex didn't care; he just wanted to know more. He stepped back to his oak desk and grabbed his phone on his desk before raising it to his ear. Before he had even placed his finger on the dial, the doors to his office opened. Only two people had that kind of access- himself and...

Lana Lang strode into the room. She had changed dramatically from the girl next door that Clark Kent had fallen in love with. She walked with purpose, unlike the care free attitude she held before and her posture indicated this also. Her face seemed sharper for she had styled her hair up, held with a pencil and leaving strands trailing down, framing her face. She had long ago abandoned her necklace, it was ridiculous to hold onto the past (a policy only adopted recently). Clothed in a sophisticated dress, she had become a stone cold businesswoman, being carried forward by support from Lex. He had given her so much, but without her knowing, had taken so much more.

Looking at the glass shards on the floor, Lana looked up and placed her arms around Lex. "I see you've seen the reports on Superman. He would make a great asset," she calculated. She understands me, that's why I must make her mine. Lex placed a kiss on Lana's lips, quick and smooth. Their affection was spoken for. He took her hands and led her over to the window. She shifted so that she was under his right arm, his right hand man. He placed his free hand onto the glass, tracing the skyline with his fingertips.

"Yes," placing great emphasis on the word, "an immense force to support my campaign."

"And a giant step to insure my place as First Lady Lana Lang," smiled the girl, turning to face him again. They laughed and became wrapped together in tight embrace as the sun went down behind them. Nothing from this Earth could stop them.

Author's note: Thanks to those who've read my story so far and to those that have reviewed and followed, I am very grateful. Whenever I read an author asking for reviews, I never really got why. But now I see it's nice to hear feedback on all your hard work. I've pledged to myself to review a lot more from now on.

Rambling aside, I decided to post this because I realised that would would never be able to keep up to schedule if I posted on Saturdays. Instead of waiting an extra week and a day, I decided to post another chapter today. Thanks again for taking the time to read!