Disclaimer: I do not own any DC characters. However, the plot is mine.
AN: Okay Sorry! I posted the wrong version of chapter 3. It was an older version so... OOPS! Well, here's the right one. Again sorry. Also, almost done with chapter 4. YAY! Enjoy the read.
FINDING LIBERTY
Chapter Three: When In Rome
~~~ ~~~ The Daily Planet ~~~~ ~~~~
"Hey Smallville." The lovely Lois Lane called while walking up to her partner. She had just come from Perry White's office. She held a folder in her hand.
Clark was bent over his desk typing away at his computer. He peered at Lois over his glasses. "What is it Lois? I'm kind of busy at the moment." He told her.
Lois smirked at him. "Don't take that tone with me mister." She said, pushing his keyboard out of the way and sitting on the side of his desk.
Clark leaned back, somewhat annoyed. But he didn't let Lois's overbearing personality get to him. Still, he preferred to avoid any conflict, especially with her. "I'm sorry Lois. I was a little uh… wrapped up in my work." He said, nodding to his computer screen that she halfway blocked. "You have my undivided attention now." He said to placate her.
Her left brow arched. "Good." She said glancing over at the written materials he had all over his work station. "Your corruption expose on the Department of Agriculture will have to wait." She grinned, handing him the manila folder he now noticed she brought with her.
"What's this?" Clark asked while opening it to view its contents.
"Perry is on this big whoop about a new exhibit in town." Lois explained. "He wants one of us to cover the story." She slid off of his desk. "And I know how much you adore exotic things."
Clark eyed her. "What with your obsession with Superman, I wouldn't say I was the only one."
Lois glared at him. "I do not have an obsession with Superman." She raised her chin a point. "He and I have a very unique relationship, nothing you'd ever understand." She stated dismissively.
Clark resisted a frown. "Oh really Lois, I had no idea." He said, more so to himself. Then a thought crossed his mind. 'I hope I haven't done anything to lead her on. Ma would not approve.'
She rolled her eyes. "Of course you didn't Clark." She then sighed. "Now to get back to the matter at hand, I can't do this story because I am neck deep in the extortion scandal. Believe me, if I could cover it, I would. I just can't." She finished, giving him THE look.
Clark resisted a roll of his own eyes. Lois may be his partner, his friend, and he may care deeply for her, but sometimes she can be so… He sighs. "Fine Lois. I'll cover it."
She smiled wide at him. "Thanks Smallville. I'd say I owe you one, but really… I'm doing you the favor." She grabbed the file out of his hand and opened it. "This soiree is apparently a big deal." She pulled out a picture and held it up in front of his face. "Interesting findings, intriguing right?"
He grabbed the photo and file from her hands. He then set them on his desk. "Sure Lois. Whatever you say." Lois grinned and took a seat at her desk in front of him. Resisting a frown, he saved his work on the computer and gathered up all of his previous work before placing them back in his locked drawer. He then took the photo and pulled out the rest of the documents from the manila folder he received from Lois. He began reading the information.
~~~~ ~~~~ Room 2110 ~~~~ ~~~~
Selina had just finished taking a rejuvenating hot shower, having already spent what was left of her morning unpacking her belongings. Clad in a white fluffy robe, she lounged in the chaise in her living area, looking over a news paper. The Daily Planet to be precise.
She went straight to the classifieds first. Even though she had not decided how long her stay in Metropolis would be, she thought it best to be prepared. She looked for vacancies in apartments and job opportunities. Grabbing a pen, she circled a few that grabbed her interest. Her cat Isis meowed at her from her position near the window. "I'll do a more thorough search online later. Don't worry girl. I'll make sure we have nothing but the best." Isis meowed in approval. Selina grinned down at her.
She then set the paper down onto the small table and stood from the chaise. She stretched, and walked into the kitchen area. She poured herself a glass of milk. After she was finished, she washed out her glass. She put it way, while grabbing a bowl from the cabinet. She poured milk into it and walked out of the kitchen area.
Walking back into the living room, Selina called out, "Isis darling." She was, however, not prepared for the sight that awaited her. "Isis?" The cat had gotten onto the little table and knocked over the paper. It was all over the floor. Selina quickly set down the bowl and walked over to the mess. "Isis you've been a naughty girl." She reprimanded as she fumbled through the newspaper sections.
Said cat in question hopped off of the table and went to her bowl of milk. After a few licks, she meowed a thanks to her human.
Selina glanced at her with a stern looked that quickly soften. She smiled, "Oh you little minx, I can never stay mad at you." Satisfied, Isis went back to her meal. Selina continued picking up the papers, and then suddenly paused in mid grab. Setting down all that she had already gathered back onto the table, she picked up the remaining page. Selina arched a pale brow when she noticed a small museum ad in the lower left hand corner of the page. "Would you look at this?" She stated to Isis, but more so to herself. Eyptian Gods Exhibit. "Hmm… an exhibit of the gods. No doubt the cat goddess Bast herself will be on display." Then her lips curled up as she thought of all of the priceless artifacts and … jewels. Her eyes lit up at the thought. "This might warrant a little look-see." She decided. She noticed the date that it would be open to the public. "It's already here. Well, I guess there's only one thing left for me to do." She tossed the newspaper aside. Isis meowed at her. "After all, how could I possibly resist." With a smirk Selina left the room.
~~~~ ~~~~ The Daily Planet ~~~~ ~~~~
Clark finished looking over the file. Never one to dawdle, he decided that it was time to get started. He put the file away in his desk before standing up. He grabbed his suit jacket from over the back of his chair and threw it on. This caught Lois's attention. She looked up at him questioningly. "Where are you off to Smallville?"
Clark looked at her. He grabbed his pen and notepad and hid them easily inside the interior pocket of his jacket. "Isn't it obvious Lois? I'm off to the museum. The sooner I start the sooner I finish with the puff piece you've stuck me with." He told her lightly. "And the sooner I can get back to the real news."
Lois removed her hands from her keyboard and placed them behind her head as she leaned back into her chair. She smirked. "Come on, this is an educational experience for you. You need a little… uh, more like a lot more culture in your life farmboy."
"Funny Lois." Clark commented.
"Really Clark, you should try and enjoy your time away from the office. It's a nice day out." She reasoned. "The rest of us will be stuck crammed inside doing grueling work."
Clark smiled at her. "Well, if you really feel that way, I'd be more than happy to let you cover the exhibit, so that you could spend some time outdoors."
She scrunched up her nose while giving out a little snort. She brought her hands back down to her computer. "And work on a puff piece. No thanks Smallville." She stated, then proceeded to completely ignore Clark as she was consumed in her work.
He looked at her wryly. "Yeah, that's what I thought." Without another word, he headed for the exit.
~~~~ ~~~~ Room 2110 ~~~~ ~~~~
As Selina walked into the bedroom, she let her robe fall off of her shoulders. Clad in only her white lace underwear, she opened the closet and perused through her selections. "What to wear, what to wear?" Her eyes spotted a bit of white towards the back. "This is different." She pulled out the garment she has yet to wear. "Well, it's not my usual color, but…" She thought it over as she held it up against her while looking in the mirror. "… I am in a new city. And it's definitely bright enough for the locals." She glanced over at Isis who followed her into her room. "And as they say, when in Rome…" She asked. The cat meowed in disapproval. Selina smirked at her before turning back to her reflection. Making a final decision, she laid the garment on the bed. She then proceeded to pick out a pair of stunning, yet comfortable white heeled sandals.
~~~~ ~~~~ The Metro History of Art Museum ~~~~ ~~~~
A yellow cab pulled to a stop in front of the large brick building. A handsome young man stepped out. He was smartly dressed in a dark blue suit with a satin red tie. He quickly glanced at the building before going inside. He had work to do.
AN: There it is Chapter 3 yay! Okay, I had to rewrite this chapter because somehow it got deleted... again... So... I hope you guys are enjoying reading this as much as I am writing this. I'm at work now so I better go, but please tell me how it's going. Things will be getting pretty interesting very soon. Thanks for reading! Until next time...
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