Lex Luthor arrived in Metropolis to settle some business regarding the jailing of his father. He approached a hotel room where an employee was staying. Lex knocked on the door with no response. He knocked a few more times with still no response. Lex turned the doorknob and was surprised the door was not locked. Walking into the room he noticed a slight odor. He then saw the back of Mr. Morgan's head sitting in a chair facing away from Lex.
"Mr. Morgan, you know that in every business relationship its common courtesy to call your boss back. I hired you to take incriminating pictures of my father not to sit around this hotel room wasting my time." Lex said with still no response from the man.
Lex walked in front of the man and noticed he wasn't breathing. He rushed to the side of Mr. Morgan and checked the man's pulse. Mr. Morgan was dead. Lex called the police immediately and then left to confront the photographer's killer.
Clark and Kane had no problem getting into Luthorcorp. Kane somehow had all the security codes and had managed to turn the security cameras off. They both made their way up to Lionel's office to find it empty. Clark was about to punch through the vault when Kane entered the correct combination. The vault opened and Clark saw a stack of green glowing bars. He began to fell weak and nauseous as he was pushed from behind.
"I'm sorry Clark. He has to be stopped; I'll come back and get you." Kane said as he retrieved the small metal box that contained the plans and stuck it in his pocket.
"I would suggest that you put whatever you took back and go to find legal council. Because when I am through with you, you are going to need a hell of a lawyer." Lionel said from behind him.
"You. You're the reason my life was ruined. I'm going to make you pay for what you have done." Kane yelled as he turned to face Lionel down.
Kane leapt towards Lionel and forced him to the floor. Lionel tried to fight back but his attacker was stronger than mere mortals. Kane punched him over and over letting all his rage out.
"YOU SON OF A….." Lex yelled as he paved his way into the office
Kane's strength was fading as Lex picked him up and knocked him out cold.
"Well Dad looks like you could use some help." Lex said with a smile on his face.
He picked up his cell phone and dialed a number.
"It's me. I need two medical teams at Luthorcorp. Make sure Dr. Ridley is with them." Lex said as the world began to slow around him. Suddenly a huge flash of light blinded him with images.
"Ladies and Gentlemen I give you the next President of The United States Lex Luthor." A vague voice in the distance said as the image began to change.
"Today we bury a great man. My Father was not only a man of pride but a man of vision. He saw the direction the world was moving towards and brought us there quicker. The terrorists of Intergang that bombed his car did not agree with his unique outlook. I vow from this day further to continue his legacy, to strive to make the world a better place and I am starting in Metropolis. The criminals of this city will have a new name to fear and that name Is Lex Luthor." Lex heard himself say as the image faded.
"Clark it's hard to believe we threw away our friendship over one girl." There was a final flash of light.
"Is the bomb ready? Make sure it is secure underneath my father's car." Lex heard himself say as the world was brought back into focus.
"Mr. Luthor? Mr. Luthor?" A voice said from behind him.
"Dr. Ridley, My father?" Lex asked coming back to his senses.
"He is on his way to the hospital. I was just about to call the police." Dr. Ridley said.
"Don't. He tried to kill my father, I want to know why. Take him to my mansion in Smallville." Lex said.
Clark was still trapped in the vault. The kryptonite made it hard to even breathe. All the made was almost unbearable. Clark kicked on the vault door with his remaining strength but was unable to open it. Without anymore options to take Clark began to wonder if he would ever see his parents again. Now he was even worried about not seeing Lois again. Kane had double crossed him, he hated Lionel that much. Doubting that Kane would return Clark began to prepare for the worst.