A/N: I can't believe how fun this is. I hope I'm not going to closely to the "Rocky" plot, but remember it's supposed to be a bit of both.

I would also like to note that this song came from an originally cut scene that you can now see if you have the "Rocky Horror Picture Show" DVD. I might have cut it myself, but it was the perfect opportunity to do some exposition.

I would also like to say that I don't think this chapter is "funny" per se. It's actually more angsty than I like my fiction, but it's only a brief moment. :D

Chapter 11

Clark raced around the castle, trying every door and window he could. Unfortunately, as soon as he came near even one of them, he started feeling ill. He could see a tube of green glowing liquid surrounding each potential exit. He was starting to tire as he hadn't been given enough time to recover from his previous and currentexposure. He was also afraid since he couldn't seem to find any hint of Chloe or Pete anywhere. He was starting to feel a crushing despair, but continued on with his search.

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Chloe crept down the hall, all senses stretched to their limit in case someone was coming. She really didn't want anyone to catch her. But it had just been a continuous stretch of bedrooms. The hallway was dark and she had ditched the white lab coat to help her further blend in… Not that her skin was any less white, but she really felt that the coat had offered her less protection and had made her more visible. And there was no way that she would even contemplate donning one of the ultra-feminine but lace-ridden bathrobes that had been in her bedroom.

Then she saw it. A light where none should be. It was glowing under the wall, but with no door handle. She quickly edged toward the wall and felt around. She couldn't feel any catches and had been just about to give up when a slight pressure on the wall-panel caused it to slide into its neighbor. Monitors filled the room, showing pictures of the inmates of the castle in various activities. She almost retched when she saw Lex and Lois in an almost physically impossible embrace, but it was nothing compared to the shock she received when she finally found the monitor focused on Pete's room.

"Who's that in there?" Chloe whispered. She watched a bit more and realized that the other person was definitely female because Pete couldn't do that in that position with a man… or at least she was fairly certain of that. Then a head was thrown back and if the flipped straight brunette hair wasn't enough of a clue, she leaned back and revealed her face to the camera. "Lana?" Chloe could barely choke out the name. Was that girl trying to take each and every guy that was in her life? Why Pete?

She stumbled blindly out of the room, tears coursing down her cheeks. Hadn't he just told her that he loved her and now he was screwing another girl? Oh, sure. That's love! And where's Clark? Was he having sex with some other girl too? Chloe didn't even hear the music until she was compelled to sing.

"Once in a while he don't want to call me. He's many secrets to hide… Pushing away, no one really knows him. I snoop around… It can't be found. It is gone." She sighed and wandered down the hallway… not even trying to conceal herself now. "No matter what time…mmm… that it takes, his heart's not made of stone. The harder I whine, the harder I am to take."

Chloe rolled her eyes. Was she really this maudlin? She knew that there had a been a year there that she had been pretty unbearable when it came to the Clark and Lana thing. But they'd finally decided to move on and then Lana had found Jason. Unfortunately, it hadn't helped Chloe and Clark get together, but their friendship had renewed stronger than ever. She wasn't always the most patient person, but she was willing to be patient in this instance.

"I hear somethin' about someone I'd thought I'd known. Oh, Chloe. Don't cry like there's no tomorrow. He might tell me on another day." Of course, she thought wryly, that's if Lionel isn't telling the truth. "Then it won't be the same. There might be sorrow." Was she really ready to take the risk? Even though she was sure that being with Clark would be one of the best experiences in her life, was she willing to risk their friendship? And what was with this song? Why did she have to keep jumping from deep alto to soprano? This is ridiculous!

"I'm on the case. Just phone his place. We'll jump in the hay." Not literally, she giggled to herself. "I'll take all the time…mmm… that it takes. I will find that scoop again. So wait for a sign that Clark may make. If I look 'round, the one I've found will be back again."

"That's right," she said softly, squaring her shoulders. "Even though I really hated that song it did have a point. We've been getting closer and if we can just survive through this, those brief moments may get longer." She laughed. "But first I've gotta' find that boy! Where did Lionel stash him… and why can't I find my way back? I could have sworn it was right around here but there are absolutely no doors!" She hit the wall beside her in frustration. Just as before, the wall moved back and she found herself staring within the confines of the mysterious laboratory.

A/N: I thought about having Pete sing the song after having sex with Lana that would have gone with the movie, but decided that the words that seemed to go so well with it seemed to be totally fitted to Chloe… and so she got it. Isn't it great to have all the power?

Snowbunny3: This is for you. If you hadn't noticed, I've been waiting about a week since each update, but I thought since I had this done, you would appreciate it if I put it up as soon as possible:D

Markmark261: I'm writing ahead (thank goodness!) and I'm finding that especially the dinner scene is almost easier to go with the original Rocky storyline, but I'm sure you won't mind too much! ;D

I'll fix that little "oops!" in Chapter 10. It's funny. I try and proof myself before I finalize and connect them to the story, but it's that problem with proofing your own work. You're so into what's on the page or on the screen that you skip past any problems… "I know what I meant!" :D

I thought it'd be more funny to have Pete taking advantage of the Luthors so to speak. Of course he would have confidence in Clark… even though it should have been obvious to a blind man that Clark couldn't seem to save himself… let alone them! So, quick question… Does "LL" mean "Lois Lane", "Lana Lang", "Lex Luthor", "Lionel Luthor" or something else entirely?