Smallville
The Evil Legend
Book Two – Imprisonment
Chapter Three - Advent
Chloe sat up straight on the flight back to Metropolis. She could tell that Marie was having a hard time with her surroundings. It was a long buss ride for her, and Chloe tried to keep her as calm as possible with games, and reading while they transferred their items onto a train to go the rest of the way. Chloe really had no idea what she was going to do once she got there. The thought of telling Lana that Clark was somewhere between Metropolis and Smallville would just break her heart. She also didn't want to bring up the fact that Marie was now dating her boyfriend. It would literally make her cry for weeks on end, keeping her up late for the next three months. Sighing heavily she turned to look at Marie who had fallen asleep next her. Her lightweight black coat covered her arms, while leather gloves covered her hands that just barely peeked out from the sleeves. Her brown hair was tied in a light ponytail while the white bangs hung freely down the front of her face over her shoulders. Chloe could understand a little bit on why Clark liked her, and even more so with her powers. She would have gone insane, not being able to touch humans or any living being, and she probably would have also turned to Clark for comfort in the midst of it all.
Hearing her cell phone ringing she picked it up. Hitting the talk button she answered; "Hello." Chloe started as she waited for the person one the other hand to answer.
"Miss Sullivan." Mr. Luthor paused; "I thought we had an agreement in New York?" Lionel asked. Chloe sensed a little fear in the man's over powering voice that would bring anyone to their knees; "Right now I have to make a business trip back home. I hope that won't interfere with our deal." Chloe said to him dryly. After what had happened between her and Helen, she was starting to get the feeling Lionel cared for no one but himself.
"Our deal was for you to find out what was going on at that school." Lionel said in an outburst.
"Well for your information I have, but I can't talk about that right now." Chloe told him at almost a whisper not to wake up Marie. Lionel could tell she wasn't telling him something; "Why are you so tranquil Miss Sullivan?" Lionel asked her.
"Because I have someone with me that I don't want to wake up;" Chloe informed him as she turned her head to look at Marie. Marie's head was turned to the window, but she still didn't want to disturber her with questions on the school and her ability with Lionel over hearing; "I'll let you know a little bit of information that may come in handy later." Chloe started to explain; "Dr. Swann is still there, and there are six other students that have just arrived shortly after the incident at Liberty Island." Chloe said to him. She heard Lionel grind his teeth on the other end of the phone; "Very well Miss Sullivan. Please call me as soon as you can. I'll be in Metropolis for a meeting in a couple of days, and I'll be looking forward into hearing all the other news you have to offer me." Lionel told her with a smile that wasn't seen by Chloe.
"Of course;" Chloe said through her teeth as the conversation came to an end. She really didn't want to tell Lionel anything, and just keep it for herself. Right now their only job was to find out where Clark was, and why he had been taken away. Metropolis was a large city, but one she could easily find a friend in.
Metropolis seemed small to Peter, but enough room for him to explore and find the information he needed on a Lionel Luthor. Right now he didn't care what Dr. Conners had planned for Clark Kent. All he knew was that Dr. Conners said that he was a client, but from what it looked like after the Liberty Island incident he knew it was more. Approaching an alley he changed into Spider-Man and took the easy way to travel through the city instead of Peter Parker. Heading to the buss station he saw two girls get off of the side of the road carrying at least three bags each. One was very pretty, and as soon as she turned around he noticed it was Rogue, as he watched her lower her hood. Watching from a near by building he now wondered why the young lady was here in Metropolis, and knew he had to follow them. Watching them call someone he waited until they were finished before he jumped to the next building. The warm air of summer hit Spider-Man with an assurance that made him smile behind his mask. He knew by nightfall he'd have at least some help on what to do with Clark.
Dr. Conners grit his teeth as he looked at the readouts from the other day. Seeing that his problem was only getting worse, he wasn't sure what else Mr. Luthor wanted him to do with the young man. Seeing he was still incased in lead. He had called for underwater divers a few days ago to meet with him today to see if they could cut it open, but then he noticed the key hole, and that would take some time to figure out what would open it. Flipping his cell phone open he made a quick call to Lionel. He would be the only person that would know where that key would be to open it. Hearing the ring on the other end he just prayed the billionaire would know of its whereabouts.
"Hello; Mr. Luthor. This is Dr. Conners." Dr. Conners said softly into the receiver.
"Oh yes. How is everything going?" Lionel asked brightly a little giddy to hear the good doctor on the other end.
"Well, I was just wondering if you know of anything on this key hole;" Dr. Conners asked him. The conversation suddenly fell silent that almost made Dr. Conners hold his breath; "What does it look like?" Lionel asked him feeling his heart skip a beat.
"It's an octagonal shape key hole over on the left side of it." Dr. Conners explained; "There is also four different symbols around it that I've never seen before." He told him.
"Perform an analysis of the octagonal shape key hole, and call me back. I want everything you can get on this lead based encasement our subject is in." Lionel told Dr. Conners.
"Very well;" Dr. Conners answered as Mr. Luthor hung up the phone.
Lionel sat at his desk after hanging up the phone with Dr. Conners. He knew the man well, but he had to do this one on his own. Slowly getting up from his desk he walked over to the safe he had in his office. For a while now he hadn't really paid much attention to it, but with everything that was going he knew he had to open that lead based solitude Clark was in, even if it meant hurting him. Grinning, he opened the safe door as he pulled out files of the read out on the key had analyzed a while back. Flipping through the pages his grin spread wider on his face. Pulling out his cell phone he made another call.
End of Chapter Three
Authors Notes: I know this chapter is very short. I've been having writers block and have been working a lot. So bear with me as I start chapter four. I promise a longer chapter than this one. Thanks…
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