First Contact Part III
The night was chilly and the night sky was clear as can be the moon was full and lighting the night sky. Chloe and Clark were inside the night club "Hooley's". The atmosphere was relaxed as people move in and out through the dance floor. Light's faded in and out following the course of the music. Chloe had gotten seats for the both of them while Clark was ordering the drinks. They both finally sat down at a little table in the corner, both of them wanted to talk about anything that came to their mind.
"I've been in this city for 3 weeks now, been a reporter for 2 weeks and yet today has been the most exciting day for me. I meet Bruce Wayne, the Dark Knight strikes again, and my boyfriend is here." Chloe said.
"Well you probably had a better time than me. I've been doing chores left and right, been delivering all kinds of food. Today also has been amazing for me to Chloe." Clark replied with a smile on his face.
"That's probably true, I've been reporting on the Dark Knight case. No one knows who he is and why exactly he is here. I've had no breaks in this case, I think that's why they gave it to me." Chloe puffed her breath barely lifting a small strand of her hair off her face.
"Well don't worry, something will come through it always does. Also since I'm here I can help you." Clark was smiling.
"Clark don't worry about helping me, I took a week off so that we can spend time together. It is our time, not investigating time." Chloe was trying to convince Clark that his help wasn't needed.
As the lights started to dim the air became heavier between Chloe and Clark.
"Clark…. You feel like dancing?" Chloe asked while getting up from her seat.
"Um….. Ok Chloe." Clark replied.
Chloe grabbed Clark and took him out towards the dance floor. As the song "Endless Love" played in the background Clark grabbed Chloe by the hips while Chloe swung her hands around his neck. They locked eyes and started dancing with the music.
****
Ring, Ring, Ring,
"Lana.... This is Lex…" Lex had called Lana trying to figure out what she was doing over the weekend.
"Lex… didn't except a call from you… What's up?" Lana responded.
"I wanted to know what you were doing this weekend; I know that you have plans with Pete. But what else are you doing this weekend?" Lex asked.
"Ummm… How did you know that Pete and I were going out?" Lana curious.
"Lana… This is a small town. Well you're my employee and I would like to honor you for your hard work that brought Smallville's theater back for the brink. So I was thinking that I'd send Pete and you out to Metropolis for the weekend. Everything will be paid for, hotel, food, spending money." Lex said.
"Wow, Lex…. That's a lot isn't it? I mean… I wouldn't mind… but I think I'm going to have to talk Pete." Lana replied.
"That sounds good." Lex responded.
Lex hung up the phone and turn towards Nixon who was right there by the desk drinking his brandy.
"Nixon, now it's your turn. I'll meet you in Metropolis." Lex getting up from the desk and escorting Nixon out.
****
Finally snapping out of there trance Chloe and Clark headed out the door of the club and started walking down the street. Without talking they just looked at each other noticing what they had together. After some time Chloe laid her head against Clark's chest as they rounded a corner into a fairly lighted small alley.
****
On top of the highest building in Metropolis a dark shadow appeared on top only being lit by the full moon. The figure only appeared for a second and then vanished and moved towards another building. At first glance it looked like a big bat, but soon as more of the city lights shined upon the figure you could see a tight black leather body suit that showed all the tone muscles, the head had two pointing ears, with a yellow belt covering the mid part of his body. Opening one of the pockets on the belt he took out a small object and looked into it. It was binoculars he panning throughout the city looking for any signs of trouble.
Through the binoculars he noticed a young couple outside turning into a semi lighted alley. Moving his sight further down the alley he saw a gang with 7 members starting to walk over to the young couple. Once he saw this he knew it was trouble. Now reaching for another object in his belt, he pushed a small red button that unleashed a rope with a grappling hook at the end. This latched on to another building with this now connected. As if he was the king of the jungle the Dark Knight swooped down and was heading towards the young couple.
****
"Well, Well, Well, look what we got here boys." A 6'0" blond haired, blue eyed guy said while swinging a little pocket knife.
"I think we have two little lovers." Another man just around the same height but had brown hair and black eyes.
"What do you want" Clark getting protective.
"Well, don't like to break-up relationships but I think if you don't give me your wallet and your money were going to have to do something." The blond guy looking back at his people, there were 7 of them each holding different items.
"Clark, just give them your wallet I don't want any trouble." Chloe pleading with Clark.
Clark knew that if he did anything right now, or got stabbed he would show Chloe his secret. But Clark also new that if he did give them his wallet they just might take advantage. What was he going to do, expose himself? Or let them do what they want to them.
"Hello, Sir, Madam…" The Dark Knight suddenly appeared behind Clark and Chloe.
"I notice that you have some unanticipated company, don't be concerned with these kids there just little punks. I'll take care of them, you two run off and get to the nearest police station and notify them about what was going to go down in this alley." The Dark Knight order Chloe and Clark.
"Who you calling little" One of the other members yelled.
With the guy calling him the Dark Knight moved closer to the group allowing them to surround him.
"Chloe come on, he said that we should go." Clark insisting that they should go.
"Clark look, I have the Dark Knight right in front of me I'm not going to miss this opportunity to get a decent picture of the cape crusader and hopefully an interview." Chloe was desperately searching for her camera.
"Damn!!!! I left it at the Hotel." Chloe was furious with herself.
"Chloe don't worry about it, you'll get another chance one day. Let's just go" Clark said.
"No Clark let's watch, I can report this." Chloe insisting that they needed to stay.
"Ok, children, let's play nice?" The Dark Knight asked.
"Fine have it your way." The Blond haired said.
The Blond swung at the Dark Knight, the Dark Knight duck only to feel the swish of the guy's arm passing above him. With a quick grab to his belt the Dark Knight yanked out a rope that had a bat at the end. The Dark Knight threw the rope wrapping it around the guy's legs dropping him to the ground.
Right after the Blond was gone a Black haired stepped in with a chain in his hand. With a swing of his chain he had snagged the Dark Knight arm. Although one arm tried with a steel chain the Dark Knight seemly used this as his advantage. The Black haired man pulled the chain towards him trying to hit the Dark Knight. But before anything could be done the Dark Knight lunge his body into the man. Now down on the ground the man groan from the pain, the Dark Knight flipped and landed with two feet onto the man's chest crushing some of his ribs.
After unraveling his arm the Dark Knight stared into the eyes of the other members. Some of the members looked frighten and the rest weren't blood thirsty but they definitely they weren't going to run away. With two members down only five remained.
"Well you are a good fighter I admit that, but can you handle a bullet?" With this said one of the members took out a gun and pointed directly at the Dark Knight.
The Dark Knight looked straight at the gun and then looked at the man holding it. The Dark Knight stared fear into the man's eyes trying to stall him so that he could grab the gun. With thunder ringing throughout the whole alley the bullet whizzed through the air heading towards the Dark Knight. The bullet coming towards him the Dark Knight ducked under the bullet so that he wouldn't get hit. Not a second after the Dark Knight grabbed a wing out of his belt and launching it at the gun knocking it out of the man's hands.
The Bullet passed the Dark Knight and heading straight for Chloe. Clark was watching the bullet in slow-motion as it moved towards Chloe. Reacting on instinct Clark grabbed Chloe so that he was now in front of her cutting off the bullet's path. Clark now looking at Chloe and took the bullet in his back as Chloe watched in horror. The Dark Knight also turned his head to see Clark take the bullet in his back. Chloe manage to hold Clark up as she saw his face express the impact. Clark fell as the bullet hit his body.
The Dark Knight not worrying about Clark at that time started finishing off the other members by knocking them out. It took less than a sec to finish off the rest of the cowards. Turning his attention back to Clark and Chloe he slowly moved towards them while grabbing out a medic pack from his belt. Chloe now holding Clark who was pretending to be hurt started searching for the bullet wound on his back. Frantically she searched for the bullet then she finally noticed that there was no wound. She seen and bullet hole, but no wound. At first Chloe thought she was dreaming *No one could take a bullet like that* she thought. But she looked again and there was nothing, no blood, no scar, no nothing only the bullet hole. The Dark Knight now over with Chloe was trying to figure out the same thing. Clark pretended to wake up only to see the Dark Knight and Chloe stare at him.
"Clark I think you have some explaining to do." Chloe said.
"Chloe not right now, when we are back at the hotel I will tell you everything." Clark trying to not get caught by anyone else.
"Ok but I want to know everything." Chloe agreed as Clark was now getting up.
The Dark Knight starring at Clark as himself was trying to figure out what happen.
"Clark…. How did… you do that…" The Dark Knight asked.
Clark now needing something to even out his situation against the Dark Knight used his X-Ray vision to peer inside his suit. Clark looked surprised as he seen the man behind the mask. Not willing to tell who it was out loud so that Chloe would hear, Clark moved closer to the Dark Knight.
"We all have secrets, don't we…Bruce…" Clark whispered in the Dark Knight's ears.
Now looking surprised the Dark Knight looked at Clark trying to figure out how he knew it was him.
"I must go now; I have other duties to do tonight. Clark I hope we can talk soon. You keep my secret… and I'll keep yours." The Dark Knight implied as he pulled out his grapping hook.
With the Dark Knight's night ending he flew into the moon showing a familiar look that only resemble only thing…. A Bat. As the Dark Knight left Chloe looked at Clark, Clark knew all to well that this night was not finished.
TBC…..
The night was chilly and the night sky was clear as can be the moon was full and lighting the night sky. Chloe and Clark were inside the night club "Hooley's". The atmosphere was relaxed as people move in and out through the dance floor. Light's faded in and out following the course of the music. Chloe had gotten seats for the both of them while Clark was ordering the drinks. They both finally sat down at a little table in the corner, both of them wanted to talk about anything that came to their mind.
"I've been in this city for 3 weeks now, been a reporter for 2 weeks and yet today has been the most exciting day for me. I meet Bruce Wayne, the Dark Knight strikes again, and my boyfriend is here." Chloe said.
"Well you probably had a better time than me. I've been doing chores left and right, been delivering all kinds of food. Today also has been amazing for me to Chloe." Clark replied with a smile on his face.
"That's probably true, I've been reporting on the Dark Knight case. No one knows who he is and why exactly he is here. I've had no breaks in this case, I think that's why they gave it to me." Chloe puffed her breath barely lifting a small strand of her hair off her face.
"Well don't worry, something will come through it always does. Also since I'm here I can help you." Clark was smiling.
"Clark don't worry about helping me, I took a week off so that we can spend time together. It is our time, not investigating time." Chloe was trying to convince Clark that his help wasn't needed.
As the lights started to dim the air became heavier between Chloe and Clark.
"Clark…. You feel like dancing?" Chloe asked while getting up from her seat.
"Um….. Ok Chloe." Clark replied.
Chloe grabbed Clark and took him out towards the dance floor. As the song "Endless Love" played in the background Clark grabbed Chloe by the hips while Chloe swung her hands around his neck. They locked eyes and started dancing with the music.
****
Ring, Ring, Ring,
"Lana.... This is Lex…" Lex had called Lana trying to figure out what she was doing over the weekend.
"Lex… didn't except a call from you… What's up?" Lana responded.
"I wanted to know what you were doing this weekend; I know that you have plans with Pete. But what else are you doing this weekend?" Lex asked.
"Ummm… How did you know that Pete and I were going out?" Lana curious.
"Lana… This is a small town. Well you're my employee and I would like to honor you for your hard work that brought Smallville's theater back for the brink. So I was thinking that I'd send Pete and you out to Metropolis for the weekend. Everything will be paid for, hotel, food, spending money." Lex said.
"Wow, Lex…. That's a lot isn't it? I mean… I wouldn't mind… but I think I'm going to have to talk Pete." Lana replied.
"That sounds good." Lex responded.
Lex hung up the phone and turn towards Nixon who was right there by the desk drinking his brandy.
"Nixon, now it's your turn. I'll meet you in Metropolis." Lex getting up from the desk and escorting Nixon out.
****
Finally snapping out of there trance Chloe and Clark headed out the door of the club and started walking down the street. Without talking they just looked at each other noticing what they had together. After some time Chloe laid her head against Clark's chest as they rounded a corner into a fairly lighted small alley.
****
On top of the highest building in Metropolis a dark shadow appeared on top only being lit by the full moon. The figure only appeared for a second and then vanished and moved towards another building. At first glance it looked like a big bat, but soon as more of the city lights shined upon the figure you could see a tight black leather body suit that showed all the tone muscles, the head had two pointing ears, with a yellow belt covering the mid part of his body. Opening one of the pockets on the belt he took out a small object and looked into it. It was binoculars he panning throughout the city looking for any signs of trouble.
Through the binoculars he noticed a young couple outside turning into a semi lighted alley. Moving his sight further down the alley he saw a gang with 7 members starting to walk over to the young couple. Once he saw this he knew it was trouble. Now reaching for another object in his belt, he pushed a small red button that unleashed a rope with a grappling hook at the end. This latched on to another building with this now connected. As if he was the king of the jungle the Dark Knight swooped down and was heading towards the young couple.
****
"Well, Well, Well, look what we got here boys." A 6'0" blond haired, blue eyed guy said while swinging a little pocket knife.
"I think we have two little lovers." Another man just around the same height but had brown hair and black eyes.
"What do you want" Clark getting protective.
"Well, don't like to break-up relationships but I think if you don't give me your wallet and your money were going to have to do something." The blond guy looking back at his people, there were 7 of them each holding different items.
"Clark, just give them your wallet I don't want any trouble." Chloe pleading with Clark.
Clark knew that if he did anything right now, or got stabbed he would show Chloe his secret. But Clark also new that if he did give them his wallet they just might take advantage. What was he going to do, expose himself? Or let them do what they want to them.
"Hello, Sir, Madam…" The Dark Knight suddenly appeared behind Clark and Chloe.
"I notice that you have some unanticipated company, don't be concerned with these kids there just little punks. I'll take care of them, you two run off and get to the nearest police station and notify them about what was going to go down in this alley." The Dark Knight order Chloe and Clark.
"Who you calling little" One of the other members yelled.
With the guy calling him the Dark Knight moved closer to the group allowing them to surround him.
"Chloe come on, he said that we should go." Clark insisting that they should go.
"Clark look, I have the Dark Knight right in front of me I'm not going to miss this opportunity to get a decent picture of the cape crusader and hopefully an interview." Chloe was desperately searching for her camera.
"Damn!!!! I left it at the Hotel." Chloe was furious with herself.
"Chloe don't worry about it, you'll get another chance one day. Let's just go" Clark said.
"No Clark let's watch, I can report this." Chloe insisting that they needed to stay.
"Ok, children, let's play nice?" The Dark Knight asked.
"Fine have it your way." The Blond haired said.
The Blond swung at the Dark Knight, the Dark Knight duck only to feel the swish of the guy's arm passing above him. With a quick grab to his belt the Dark Knight yanked out a rope that had a bat at the end. The Dark Knight threw the rope wrapping it around the guy's legs dropping him to the ground.
Right after the Blond was gone a Black haired stepped in with a chain in his hand. With a swing of his chain he had snagged the Dark Knight arm. Although one arm tried with a steel chain the Dark Knight seemly used this as his advantage. The Black haired man pulled the chain towards him trying to hit the Dark Knight. But before anything could be done the Dark Knight lunge his body into the man. Now down on the ground the man groan from the pain, the Dark Knight flipped and landed with two feet onto the man's chest crushing some of his ribs.
After unraveling his arm the Dark Knight stared into the eyes of the other members. Some of the members looked frighten and the rest weren't blood thirsty but they definitely they weren't going to run away. With two members down only five remained.
"Well you are a good fighter I admit that, but can you handle a bullet?" With this said one of the members took out a gun and pointed directly at the Dark Knight.
The Dark Knight looked straight at the gun and then looked at the man holding it. The Dark Knight stared fear into the man's eyes trying to stall him so that he could grab the gun. With thunder ringing throughout the whole alley the bullet whizzed through the air heading towards the Dark Knight. The bullet coming towards him the Dark Knight ducked under the bullet so that he wouldn't get hit. Not a second after the Dark Knight grabbed a wing out of his belt and launching it at the gun knocking it out of the man's hands.
The Bullet passed the Dark Knight and heading straight for Chloe. Clark was watching the bullet in slow-motion as it moved towards Chloe. Reacting on instinct Clark grabbed Chloe so that he was now in front of her cutting off the bullet's path. Clark now looking at Chloe and took the bullet in his back as Chloe watched in horror. The Dark Knight also turned his head to see Clark take the bullet in his back. Chloe manage to hold Clark up as she saw his face express the impact. Clark fell as the bullet hit his body.
The Dark Knight not worrying about Clark at that time started finishing off the other members by knocking them out. It took less than a sec to finish off the rest of the cowards. Turning his attention back to Clark and Chloe he slowly moved towards them while grabbing out a medic pack from his belt. Chloe now holding Clark who was pretending to be hurt started searching for the bullet wound on his back. Frantically she searched for the bullet then she finally noticed that there was no wound. She seen and bullet hole, but no wound. At first Chloe thought she was dreaming *No one could take a bullet like that* she thought. But she looked again and there was nothing, no blood, no scar, no nothing only the bullet hole. The Dark Knight now over with Chloe was trying to figure out the same thing. Clark pretended to wake up only to see the Dark Knight and Chloe stare at him.
"Clark I think you have some explaining to do." Chloe said.
"Chloe not right now, when we are back at the hotel I will tell you everything." Clark trying to not get caught by anyone else.
"Ok but I want to know everything." Chloe agreed as Clark was now getting up.
The Dark Knight starring at Clark as himself was trying to figure out what happen.
"Clark…. How did… you do that…" The Dark Knight asked.
Clark now needing something to even out his situation against the Dark Knight used his X-Ray vision to peer inside his suit. Clark looked surprised as he seen the man behind the mask. Not willing to tell who it was out loud so that Chloe would hear, Clark moved closer to the Dark Knight.
"We all have secrets, don't we…Bruce…" Clark whispered in the Dark Knight's ears.
Now looking surprised the Dark Knight looked at Clark trying to figure out how he knew it was him.
"I must go now; I have other duties to do tonight. Clark I hope we can talk soon. You keep my secret… and I'll keep yours." The Dark Knight implied as he pulled out his grapping hook.
With the Dark Knight's night ending he flew into the moon showing a familiar look that only resemble only thing…. A Bat. As the Dark Knight left Chloe looked at Clark, Clark knew all to well that this night was not finished.
TBC…..