Title: The Virus
Author: NickyJean
Disclaimer: See all those before…not feeling creative right now…
A/N: First I just read this "Edgar Allan Poe In My Own Backyard" and it was hilarious. You should really check it out if you haven't looked it over:
http://www.fanfiction.net/read.php?storyid=960165
Now on to the story. This chapter's going to flip a lot between the conversation at the house and the one at the barn…so let me know if the transition is making any sense.
Chapter 11
Chloe sat in the house sipping the hot chocolate Martha offered. She stared off into space as both Martha and Lana watched her with concern written all over her face. Lana was the first to say what was on everyone's mind.
Lana: What's going on between you and Lex?
Chloe: I don't know, really I don't. One minute we fight and then he's kissing me. It's been happening a lot lately.
Martha: Honey, are you sure this is what you want. I mean Lex is…well…
Chloe: Don't you think I know that? There are a million reasons we shouldn't be near each other much less doing things like….kissing. I mean this is Lex Luthor were talking about….
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Lex paced the barn. If he didn't know any better he would have thought he was sweating. But a Luthor doesn't sweat does he? Jonathan watched him like a hawk. Lex could feel his eyes. His own father couldn't get under his skin the way this man did. It made him feel like some fifteen year old boy caught making out with his girlfriend.
Jonathan: I'm waiting Lex.
Lex: *Did he even as a question?* Lex looked at Jonathan couriously before he realized what a bad idea it was. Jonathan sighed loudly and slightly disappointed that this multimillion excuse me billionaire boy was flustered.
Jonathan: Again what the hell are you doing? Do you have any idea what you could be getting into?
Lex: Don't you think I know that? There are a million reasons we shouldn't be near each other much less doing things like…. kissing. I mean this is Chloe Sullivan were talking about. She's a report…
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Chloe: He's a billionaire play boy..
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Lex: She asks all those questions.
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Chloe: He never gives you a straight answer.
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Lex: She always has to uncover every little secret.
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Chloe: He's always so secretive.
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Lex: She's stubborn
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Chloe: He's arrogant.
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Lex: She's a bleeding heart.
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Chloe: He's so selfish.
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Lex: She's too young
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Chloe: He's too old.
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Lex: My father would kill her.
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Chloe: My father would kill him.
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Chloe/Lex: What am I going to do?
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Martha: Don't worry, I'm sure everything will work out.
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Jonathan: You know this can never work out right?
Lex was deep in thought while Jonathan turned to Whitney for support. He just shrugged. Then Jonathan turned his attention toward Pete.
Pete: Don't look at me, I have nothing to say.
Lex looked up then and stared at Pete with the same wonderment on his face that Jonathan and Whitney had.
Pete: Hey, Chlo's my friend and I trust her judgment. She happens to be an excellent judge of character.
Lex: Like with frost boy?
Jonathan: or the Gaines boy?
Pete: She may not have told you guys this but she went against her own instincts with both of those boys. It must be that natural reporter thing. Well, she promised me never to doubt her instincts again.
[Lex looked at him as if he lost his mind.]
Lex: And how do you know that Chloe isn't just being swept away by my charms.
Pete: Gee, ego much. Clark trusts you too you know. I don't know how and I don't know why but they both see something in you worth saving. Who am I to doubt the two best people I know when it comes to having instincts that are 99% accurate?
[They again lapse into silence.]
Pete: Don't get me wrong, I still hate your guts and think your family is scum.
Lex: What a relief? I was afraid I had completely lost my edge.
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Martha: Chloe, you listed everything you think is wrong with Lex, what is it that you see good in Lex.
Chloe: I see a boy that really loves his father and would do anything to make him happy. It's a misplaced loyalty but a loyalty all the same. He's intelligent and doesn't treat me like a servant but like an equal. [She blushes a bit] When he kisses me I feel like my whole life is in that moment, [Lana sighs and Martha smiles. Chloe looked at them both and took a deep breath.] Most importantly, I got sick earlier today and he, he held my hair back for me.
Martha/Lana: Aww that's so sweet.
Martha: Jonathan did that once at a party in college. I didn't even know he was there. Apparently, he came to find me to ask me out for the first time. Some girls at the sorority house had been spiking my punch, and I never could hold alcohol well. What an impress I made, but after I was done he helped me clean up and then asked me out? I almost died.
Virus: That would be sweet if it wasn't so disgusting. [The women jumped out of their chairs.] Now no screaming can't have those boys charging to the rescue.
Chloe: How did you find us?
Virus: Come on sweetie, you're a smart girl. I followed you're dial up connection to this address. Imagine my surprise when I saw you three in the house and the boys stalking off to the barn for a little male bonding.
[Martha moved toward the large knife she had on the counter. Virus caught her movement and grabbed Lana because she was closer as a hostage. Neither Chloe nor Martha was too concerned after all he didn't have a weapon.]
Virus: Now hold it right there, Mrs. Kent, you don't want me to hurt the little girl now do you? [As he spoke the words he shot a small current through Lana causing her to scream and jolt violently.]
Both Chloe and Martha froze, their eyes widening in shock.
Virus: Now that I have your attention, Chloe come here.
Martha: Don't move Chloe.
Virus: [He shot another quick current through Lana and Chloe practically ran to his side] That's a good girl. [He dropped Lana, who slumped to the floor slightly less then conscious and grabbed his intended target.] Now Mrs. Kent, it would be wise if you stayed where you were. You wouldn't want me to hurt Chloe now would you? [He guided Chloe outside where Jonathan, Lex, Pete and Whitney were waiting, following the Lana's scream. Jonathan had a staying arm in front of Lex preventing Lex from going to Chloe.]
Lex: Let her go.
Virus: I'm thinking not. She's a really pretty bit isn't she, Luthor. I think I'm going to keep this one. She's young enough to be trained to please me.
[Lex's eyes grew wide and he started to charge him but Pete and Whitney grabbed him. Lex simmered down a bit.]
Lex: You don't want to do this. I'm a powerful man and there won't be a rock you can hide under if you hurt her.
Virus: Somehow, I'm not intimidated.
Both Martha and Lana were on the porch now. Lana, supported by Mrs. Kent, moved her gaze between Whitney and Chloe. The Virus made his way to Lex's Porsche. While keeping an eye on the crowd he moved a hand toward the car. To everyone's surprise his hand started to glow green and sparks shot from his fingers. The Porsche's engine started to hum.
Virus: Now I suggest you stay where you are. You don't want the little blonde to get the shock of her life do you.
To his pleasure everyone stayed motionless. He had just placed Chloe forcefully in the car when something collided with his back. He swung around and saw Clark standing behind him telling Chloe to run.
Virus moved swiftly, his hands crackling with greenish sparks and sent currents through Clark. Clark screamed in agony as the kryptonite worked its way into his system making him that much weaker. Chloe took action immediately and jumped on the villain's back.
He laughed at her pathetic attempt and shot a bolt through his body electrocuting her in the process. She dropped to the ground and fought for consciousness. Virus knew that he had to escape and jumped in Lex's car. He sped off damning himself for losing the girl he had been after.
Everyone else finally reached Chloe's and Clark's side. Clark seemed to be getting back his baring and Chloe herself tried to rise. As she swayed slightly she felt hands grasp her waist.
Lex: Chloe are you all right? [His voice was right by her ear and his arms were supporting her body.]
Chloe: Yeah, just swell, thanks. [When the words escaped her lips her body proved contrary. Lex barely had time to sweep her up in his arms before her world entered complete blackness.]