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Angelkaytee (ch 1): New reviewer. Yay. Glad you like. Your Lex\Lana story's off to a good start. Keep it up.

SVOC Luva: Yes, she is. Keep reading and find out.

December.morning: Hey! Where ya been? Yeah, I got that feeling too...which resulted in this fic. Yeah, I know what you mean. Thanks.

Windyfontaine: Don't worry, I totally understand. Yes, she is. Hmmm. There's an idea. Maybe it'll happen, maybe it won't. No promises. Thanks. You'll see. Thanks.

Spuffyshipper: Thanks. Yes, those were good scenes. Sorry this isn't soon enough.

Karakin (ch 6): Oh, my gosh! I can't believe I skipped over a new reviewer! I'm sooooo sorry! I'm glad you like the story so far. I hope you stay tuned.

DISCLAIMER

Smallville belongs to the WB. I only own the plot and characters you don't recongize. Now there's two ways it can go from here. One way would create a subplot which would segue into this turning to a series, and the other one would just end the book. Which would you guys prefer? And from what I understand, you don't have to wait twenty-four hours to file a missing persons report anymore. If I'm wrong, feel free to tell me...politely.

Meanwhile, Clark and the others had become concerned at their friends' lengthy disappearance.

"I don't like this," said Clark.

"Yeah, I know. Lex and Jason wouldn't just disappear like this, especially with Lana hurt," Chloe agreed.

"Come on. Let's go check this out," Clark suggested.

"I'll do some recon on Mommy Dearest," Chloe offered.

"And I'll go talk to Sheriff Adams. See if I can file a report," Clark stated.

"What about me?" Lois wondered. "I want to help," she stated.

"You'll help by staying. If Lana wakes up, she'll want to see a familiar face," Clark answered. Then, "Besides, if someone tries to sneak in here past the hospital staff, you'll be able to drop-kick them."

"Dang straight," Lois agreed. Clark and Chloe left for their respective places. Chloe to the Torch and Clark to the sheriff's office. At the Torch, Chloe booted up her computer and immediately began searching for informatio on Genevieve. The girl frowned in concentration. A few minutes later, she found what she was looking for: an address.

"Well, well, well. She's certainly high class," the girl commented. Meanwhile, Clark had just arrived at the sheriff's office and knocked on the door.

"Come in," a voice invited. Clark opened the door and walked into the office.

"Mr. Kent. To what do I owe this pleasure?" the sheriff asked in surprise.

"Jason Teague and Lex Luthor have both gone missing," Clark reported.

"You don't say?" the woman asked suspiciously. First Miss Lang was attacked and then her boyfriend and Smallville's richest kid had gone missing? It was certainly strange.

"Look, I know you have to wait twenty-four hours, but---" Clark trailed off as Sheriff Adams put up a hand.

"Where do you think they could've gone?" she queried.

"I---I'm not sure. I mean, they don't exactly travel in the same circles," Clark stammered.

"True enough," the sheriff agreed. She frowned thoughtfully. "You know, I've run a check on Mrs. Teague and she appears to be living in the same place she was before, but unfortunately, I have no probable cause so I can't get a warrant," she stated. Just then, a deputy came in.

"Sheriff, we've got reports of a robbery at the Smallville Bank," the man reported.

"Okay. Thank you, deputy," she acknowledged. Then, "Mr. Kent, I'm sorry, but I've got to." She tipped her hat and walked out with her co-worker. Clark turned the computer around and looked at the address. Then, he superspeeded away. At the Torch, Chloe was just about to leave when she saw Clark in the door.

"Oh, Clark. Didn't see you there," she said in surprise. He must've used his powers, she thought to herself.

"I've got Genevieve Teague's address," Clark reported.

"Me too," Chloe stated. "Let's go," she said.

"We can't. We could mess up the investigation," Clark protested.

"Clark, if we don't move now, she could kill them," Chloe reminded her friend. Clark hesitated. He knew she was right, but he didn't want to get on the sheriff's bad side. And if they messed up her investigation, Genevieve Teague would walk free. However, Lex and Jason could already be dead. And if that happened, he didn't know what he was going to say to Lana. Jason was her boyfriend and Lex's friendship was very special to her.

"Clark?" Chloe prompted. Come on, Clark. Don't back out, she silently pleaded.

"We'll take my car," Clark said finally. Yes! Chloe silently cheered. Clark hadn't let her down. The two took off.