A/N: Hi guys! I'm honestly did not expect this many reviews!

Chapter Three: The Trouble with Red Kryptonite

Monday. Every one's least favorite day. The Daily Planet is a buzz with Metropolis's newest hero, 'Superboy'. Every reporter was in Perry office.

"I want as much info on Superboy!" Perry demanded. "How old is he? Where did he got his costume? And most importantly, is he related to Superman?".

After the last question, Clark and Lois glanced at each other.

"For all we know, he could be Superman's son!" Perry said with a chuckle.

Clark almost spat out the coffee that he was drinking. He coughed afterwards.

"Sorry", He said sheepishly, as everyone stared at him.

"Ahem", Perry cleared his throat. "You're all dismissed, but Kents, stay behind".

Perry faced the couple. "Since you two know Superman so much, maybe you can get an interview with Superboy", He said.

"I guess", Lois said listlessly


Meanwhile

Lex paced across the room, frustrated. Another robot, destroyed by that Blue Boy Scout. If only there was a way he could fight that Super zero. Suddenly, his mind buzzing with ideas.

A battle suit.

Of course! He could fight Superman hand-to-hand, matching his strength and speed, while wearing a protective suit. It's perfect! Just as Lex was thinking of the design, Kitty interrupted his thoughts.

"Lexy, we need more dog food!" Kitty called in her shrill voice.

"Not now, Kitty", Lex said, slightly annoyed.

Lex got out blue paper, and began drawing his designs. He suddenly remembered thing he found this morning.

Kryptonite.

But it was different, it was red. Lex decided if the suit fails, he could his the kryptonite as a secret weapon.


That Evening

"You have to wear these for your own good", Clark said to his son.

Jason sighed. He was wearing iron wristbands. They were made of iron, but they were light and they reached up almost to the elbows.

"Jason, they keep your strength in check", Clark explained.

"I can control my powers just fine", Jason retorted. He defensiveness turn into curiosity.

"By the way, where did you get these things?" Jason asked.

"A friend", Clark answered with a smile. (A/N: The 'friend' is Bruce Wayne A.K.A Batman. Just in case you're wondering)

His smile faded, as Clark could hear screaming from Metropolis. Jason looked up at his dad. He didn't need ask what's wrong.

"Something attacking the city", Clark said. That was enough for Jason.

"What's going on?" Lois asked.

"Uh, nothing, dear", Clark lied, but Lois didn't buy it. Clark sighed.

"Something happening in the city", Clark said.

"Can I come? I can get a head start on tomorrow's front page", Lois asked.

Clark and Jason looked at each other. Lois wasn't the type of person to say no to.

"Fine", Clark gave in.


Metropolis

Superman and Superboy descended from the sky.

"What's going on here?" Clark asked a random person.

"Some guy in a giant robot suit", the person said.

As if on cue, the metal creature that the civilian was talking about, appeared. Clark cautiously approached the creature. It was almost twice as tall as Clark. The silver being had a glass helmet and the initials L. L. on its chest.

Lex Luther, Clark thought bitterly.

"It's been awhile, Superman", The familiar voice said. "I knew causing some mischief will get your attention".

The Man of Steel glared at the robot.

"You like it? I think this is my greatest invention yet", Lex boasted. "I called it 'The Luther 3000'".

Clark just stood there, still glaring at Luther with his arms crossed.

"What can it do, you ask?" Lex said. "Don't think just because it looks bulky, it's slow. On the contrary, it matches your strength and ...well, you find out soon enough".

Lex charged at Clark, who was caught off guard. Lex slammed and pinned Superman against a brick wall. Jason got on the Luther 3000's back.

"Let go of him!" Jason demanded.

Lex's attention was off Superman for a second, thus giving Clark the upper hand. He blasted Lex with his heat vision. Lex didn't seem hurt, but he did back away enough for Clark to escape. He then punched his foe in the face. Luther stubble back a bit.

"That's it!" He cried. Lex stoke his right arm out, and blasted three missiles at the Man of Steel. But Clark dodged them. Jason was still on Lex's, but was shaken off.

Superman and his foe grappled. They were too evenly matched.

"This is pointless", Clark said.

"I agree", Lex replied. "So I brought this".

Something ejected from Luther3000's chest. It was small and glowing red and dropped on the ground. When Clark got a better look, to his horror, realised what it was.

Kryptonite.

Lex smirked as he saw the fear the fear in the Blue Boy Scout's eyes. Lex let go of Superman's hands, watching him shake and sink to the his knees.

"Dad!" Jason cried.

Lois pushed her way through the crowd while holding Adam's hand and stood next to her other son.

"What happened?" Lois asked.

"Kryptonite", Jason replied grimly.

"Oh no", Lois said.

"Daddy doesn't look good", Adam said.

He was right. Clark didn't look good. He looked at his hand. Is it...growing? In fact, his whole body felt like it's growing. Clark stood up, getting stares. Everyone, except Superman, had to look further up as Clark kept growing. His costume was starting to tare, revealing most of his arms, stomach and legs. Even his toes stoke out.

Lex was shock. This was not what he expected. While everyone staring at the growing superhero, he quickly retreated.

Clark seemed to stopped growing. The once 6'3'' Superman, was now at least 50 ft tall.

Jason flew up to Clark's eye level. "Uh, Dad, are you okay?" he asked.

"I'm not hurt, if that's what you mean", Clark said with a smile.

"Daddy got bigger", Adam said

"Yeah...he did", Lois said and fainted.


A/N: That's it for the chapter three. In the next chapter, it's going to center around Jason. Adam has the tendency to point out the obvious. I'll update soon.