Author's Note: OK here is a story that I had been thinking about doing a
story like this, I just didn't know where to place it. I know that most
people want to read about what happens after Exodus, but I am so mad at the
ending of the season. So instead this story takes place almost right after
Rosetta.
Disclaimer: Yeah so I don't own Smallville or it's characters or the Welcome to Smallville sign. (Winks)
Pairing: Eventual Clark and Lana but don't expect it to be until the end. Sorry but that's how the story goes.
Feedback: Yeah I like feedback. I'll take compliments and praise. And if you flame me, I'll try to consider your suggestions.
Summary: What if Dr. Swann betrays Clark and has him taken away? Post Rosetta
Ripped Away
Chapter 1: Deal
Dr. Virgil Swann stared at his computer screen intensely. He read through the document once and then twice. He continually scrolled up and down the screen trying to come to a decision. He felt slightly uncomfortable working with Lionel Luthor but even with all of Swann's money, he didn't have the resources needed to pull this off.
Swann heard a door open and one of his assistants leading Lionel Luthor in. Lionel walked in and sat down in front of Swann without saying a word.
"Is everything ready?" Swann asked.
"The facility is set up, the men have gone through their training simulations and we have the farm under surveillance." Lionel said.
"When are you going to do the operation?" Swann asked.
"Tomorrow." Lionel said. "So I have kept my side, how about you."
"Don't worry. Once I get the research done, I'll send you the files." Swann said.
"Is there anything else?" Lionel asked.
"Yeah. I want to be there." Swann said. "I'm leaving in fifteen minutes. I chartered a flight to Metropolis."
Lionel chuckled. "Why would you want to be there?" Lionel asked. "From what you have told me, he could easily kill us all."
"I know but that's why you have all that special equipment." Swann replied.
"Tell me again why I am helping you." Lionel said.
"Because even though you believe you have no friends, I am your only one." Swann said. "And because we do trust each other."
"Oh yes." Lionel said. "I almost forgot."
"Do you want to come as well?" Swann asked.
"No I rather not." Lionel said. "I can't have public appearances."
"Yeah I suppose the story that they are government officials wouldn't work if you were standing there." Swann said with a laugh.
"No it wouldn't." Lionel agreed with a laugh.
"Oh and did I mention that the jet to Metropolis has an empty seat?" Swann asked. "Would you like to at least come along back to Metropolis?"
"I better not." Lionel said. "I need to get some business done first."
"It's Lex too isn't it?" Swann asked.
"Ah yes Lex." Lionel said with a sigh. "If I were to arrive with you and then Lex some how finding out about Clark Kent's kidnapping, he will be all over me."
"Good point." Swann said. "Well I must be going."
"Well I guess I shall speak with you sometime next week." Lionel said getting up.
"Yes. Good bye Lionel." Swann said.
Lionel left and Swann returned to his computer and continued to read over some of the files.
"Sir? We are ready to take you to the airport." The man said.
"Thank you Stewart." Swann said. Stewart came up behind Swann and wheeled him out of his office. Some of Swann's workers were loading up a van.
Five hours, one plane and helicopter ride later Swann was in Smallville. His group of people loaded various items into vans and cars. Men were walking around in fake ID badges and trying to look intimidating. Swann knew that they had been briefed somewhat about Clark's abilities and so they were a bit nervous. They were however ex-marines, ex-FBI, ex-CIA and Swann was sure some of them were ex-mercenaries, so they were good at following protocol and orders. They knew if they followed the game plan, everything would go smoothly and then they would get paid.
Swann supervised the recheck of equipment, weapons and everything else. He wanted this to go as smoothly as possible. Finally at around 12:15, the people started to load into separate vehicles. Swann was the last one in the car though. The vehicle he was in was going to stop a few miles back to let the people first capture Clark and then he would show up. It was mostly for safety measures on his part.
Swann's vehicles stopped short and Swann watched the other vehicles continue down the road, excitement definitely building.
TBC
OK I know that I will probably get a few flames from making Swann seem evil but I was thinking on the whole what if idea. It actually started off as just a simple Clark being taken away story but then afterwards I though, well who would have enough information about Clark to do this? Then it hit me like a ton of bricks (I got the bumps to prove it). Swann. Swann is the perfect person to pin this idea on. But I will apologize because I know that we all love Christopher Reeve as a good guy and as the original Superman.
So get ready for the next chapter: Compromise.
Disclaimer: Yeah so I don't own Smallville or it's characters or the Welcome to Smallville sign. (Winks)
Pairing: Eventual Clark and Lana but don't expect it to be until the end. Sorry but that's how the story goes.
Feedback: Yeah I like feedback. I'll take compliments and praise. And if you flame me, I'll try to consider your suggestions.
Summary: What if Dr. Swann betrays Clark and has him taken away? Post Rosetta
Ripped Away
Chapter 1: Deal
Dr. Virgil Swann stared at his computer screen intensely. He read through the document once and then twice. He continually scrolled up and down the screen trying to come to a decision. He felt slightly uncomfortable working with Lionel Luthor but even with all of Swann's money, he didn't have the resources needed to pull this off.
Swann heard a door open and one of his assistants leading Lionel Luthor in. Lionel walked in and sat down in front of Swann without saying a word.
"Is everything ready?" Swann asked.
"The facility is set up, the men have gone through their training simulations and we have the farm under surveillance." Lionel said.
"When are you going to do the operation?" Swann asked.
"Tomorrow." Lionel said. "So I have kept my side, how about you."
"Don't worry. Once I get the research done, I'll send you the files." Swann said.
"Is there anything else?" Lionel asked.
"Yeah. I want to be there." Swann said. "I'm leaving in fifteen minutes. I chartered a flight to Metropolis."
Lionel chuckled. "Why would you want to be there?" Lionel asked. "From what you have told me, he could easily kill us all."
"I know but that's why you have all that special equipment." Swann replied.
"Tell me again why I am helping you." Lionel said.
"Because even though you believe you have no friends, I am your only one." Swann said. "And because we do trust each other."
"Oh yes." Lionel said. "I almost forgot."
"Do you want to come as well?" Swann asked.
"No I rather not." Lionel said. "I can't have public appearances."
"Yeah I suppose the story that they are government officials wouldn't work if you were standing there." Swann said with a laugh.
"No it wouldn't." Lionel agreed with a laugh.
"Oh and did I mention that the jet to Metropolis has an empty seat?" Swann asked. "Would you like to at least come along back to Metropolis?"
"I better not." Lionel said. "I need to get some business done first."
"It's Lex too isn't it?" Swann asked.
"Ah yes Lex." Lionel said with a sigh. "If I were to arrive with you and then Lex some how finding out about Clark Kent's kidnapping, he will be all over me."
"Good point." Swann said. "Well I must be going."
"Well I guess I shall speak with you sometime next week." Lionel said getting up.
"Yes. Good bye Lionel." Swann said.
Lionel left and Swann returned to his computer and continued to read over some of the files.
"Sir? We are ready to take you to the airport." The man said.
"Thank you Stewart." Swann said. Stewart came up behind Swann and wheeled him out of his office. Some of Swann's workers were loading up a van.
Five hours, one plane and helicopter ride later Swann was in Smallville. His group of people loaded various items into vans and cars. Men were walking around in fake ID badges and trying to look intimidating. Swann knew that they had been briefed somewhat about Clark's abilities and so they were a bit nervous. They were however ex-marines, ex-FBI, ex-CIA and Swann was sure some of them were ex-mercenaries, so they were good at following protocol and orders. They knew if they followed the game plan, everything would go smoothly and then they would get paid.
Swann supervised the recheck of equipment, weapons and everything else. He wanted this to go as smoothly as possible. Finally at around 12:15, the people started to load into separate vehicles. Swann was the last one in the car though. The vehicle he was in was going to stop a few miles back to let the people first capture Clark and then he would show up. It was mostly for safety measures on his part.
Swann's vehicles stopped short and Swann watched the other vehicles continue down the road, excitement definitely building.
TBC
OK I know that I will probably get a few flames from making Swann seem evil but I was thinking on the whole what if idea. It actually started off as just a simple Clark being taken away story but then afterwards I though, well who would have enough information about Clark to do this? Then it hit me like a ton of bricks (I got the bumps to prove it). Swann. Swann is the perfect person to pin this idea on. But I will apologize because I know that we all love Christopher Reeve as a good guy and as the original Superman.
So get ready for the next chapter: Compromise.