Hi guys so there will be a few chapters of downtime before the next Arc begins. Filler... yes. But I feel that after the HOT arc. We need some lighthearted fun with these characters. And yes this will be a 2 parter with Supes as the focus. In regards to my question last time it seems to be a few fear and Frieza sagas. But just to be sure I'm going to put a poll on my profile. You'll know why next chapter.
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Clark hurried his way through the busy streets of Metropolis. The sun was shining brightly as he stood outside his work. The man of steel felt nervous as he entered. It had been over a year since he left for Namek. What if everyone had moved on? He knew at least he still had a job. Bulma explained that he was exposed to a very contagious disease and had to be confined to Capsule Corp. Clark hated that he had to lie, but after tonight that would unfortunately become a reoccurring habit. Tonight planet Earth would finally be introduced to the Superman. Clark soon reached the top level, where the main offices were located. He wasn't surprised by the lack of changes. It was almost as is he never left.
"Hey everyone look who's back!" A voice shouted from across the room. The Kryptonian smiled as he saw the ginger hair of Jimmy Olsen. The entire room took a few seconds to welcome him back before continuing with their work. The two friends shook hands as they reunited.
"So what happened round here since I've been gone?" Clark asked.
"Nothing much. Except for the fact that Lois finally won a Pulitzer." Clark smiled when he heard this. "She's also still trying to locate all those heroes."
"Well then, I'd better congratulate her." Suddenly a familiar looking older gentlemen stood in front of the pair.
"Well it's good to see you alive and kicking Kent." He quipped.
"It's good to see you too Perry." Clark responded. The two shook hands as Perry led Clark into his office. They both sat down. The owner offered Clark a glass of whisky, which he promptly refused.
"I have your first assignment. Lex Luthor has agreed to do an exclusive with us. Tomorrow I'd like you to go to Lexcorp and do an interview." Clark was almost disgusted by this.
"Lex Luthor? The same man who was arrested for tax evasion?"
"He was found not guilty." This made the man of steel scoff.
"You know that he has multiple judges and politicians under his thumb. Why aren't we covering these stories, working class people don't buy papers?" Perry laughed at that question.
"Sad truth is, no one does. The daily planet is struggling to stay alive. I can barley pay for the cost of our overheads. I'm afraid we need a huge story soon, or we'll be forced to close." Suddenly Jimmy barged into the room. Both men looked to see the ginger haired man breathing heavily.
"Sir... Social media just erupted... there's currently a fire, seven blocks east from here. The entire theatre just went up in flames." The cameraman yelled. This peaked his interest.
"Then what are you standing around here for? Get over there and take some pictures!" Perry ordered. Jimmy instantly ran out, scared. Clark was about to join him. Until he noticed that his boss suddenly had a worried look.
"Perry, what's wrong?" The reporter asked.
"Today a new show opened at the theatre. So I sent Lane over there to get some interviews with the cast and crew." Clark's eyes widened when he heard what Perry just said. However after a few seconds he gave a light smile.
"I wouldn't worry." Clark's boss looked at him confused. "Lois can certainly take care of herself. I'm sure she's fine." The reporter then rushed out of the office. He passed his desk and ran towards the stairs. Clark ignored everyone as he went upstairs towards the roof. Soon he exited the building and was met with the sun shining down. Clark looked around to check no one was looking. When the coast was clear he tore off his shirt, revealing an 's' symbol underneath. Eventually his reporter cloths were all off, just leaving his costume. The red cape blew in the wind. His smile started to widen. It was finally time to get started.
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Lois wasn't used to being scared, as a reporter it was necessary being fearless. However even she couldn't help but be frightened. It all started as she was watching a performance of West Side Story. The musical for the most part wasn't entirely great. Though during the halfway point several actors screamed on stage. Everyone looked around to see a fire spreading. Panic soon erupted throughout the audience. While the actors and actresses went out round back. Meanwhile all audience members, scrambled towards the front entrance. Sitting at the front row meant Lois was going to be last to evacuate. Lois ran towards the exit, fast as her legs could move. Soon though she stopped in her tracks. In front of her was a little girl, no more than eight years old. She had blonde hair and green eyes. She wore a little pink dress and black shoes. The girl stood next to what Lois assumed was her mother. Her mother also had blonde hair and blue eyes, she wore a long black dress.
"Mummy. Please get up." The girl pleaded, crying her eyes out.
"Baby please, my leg is broken. Just please get out of here." The mother screamed at her daughter. Lois stares at the two. Seeing the pair like this spurred her on. The female reporter ran and picked up the mother.
"Come on, no one's gonna die today." Lois said as they all made their way towards the exit. The flames heat meant, they all felt like it was boiling their skin. However they perceived, eventually finding the exit. The little girl made her way outside in no time. Lois and the mother were about to exit. Until the doorway became blocked by some rubble. "Looks like we're going out the back."
The two made it to the stage where the fire cut them off. The flames now surrounded them. It's bright flames were the only source of light. It's heat made the two sweat. Lois frantically searched for any way to get out. She looked left, right, up and down. However she couldn't be in denial any longer, there was no way out. A tear fell down Lois face. This wasn't how it was supposed to end. As the flames moved in so did the danger. The metal frame holding all lights fell down. Both women closed their eyes as they waited for the inevitable. However after a few seconds, there was nothing. They both opened their eyes as hovering above them was Superman.
"Don't worry ladies, I'm here to help." The man of steel said with a smile. Both women looked at the other, not knowing what to say. The Kryptonian put the metal cage down, before picking up both women. "Fasten your seatbelts, because we are about to experience some turbulence." With both ladies firmly in his arms, the man of steel shot upwards. They exited through the roof, where the now large crowd greeted them.
"Look up in the sky!" One of them shouted.
"It's a bird." A second person suggested.
"It's a plane." A third added.
"No it's... a man?" Another finished. The entire crowd fell silent as the three landed. Before it erupted with cheers. Clark felt so happy that the people of Metropolis accepted him. The hero gave a little wave as he put both women down.
"Mummy!" the little girl screamed as mother and daughter hugged one another.
"You know when they say break a leg. I don't think they meant that." Clark joked as the mother laughed.
"Thank you sir."
"It's my pleasure little lady."
"Wait... who are you?" Lois demanded to know, Clark turned to her.
"I'm Superman." He responded before flying into the air. As the flames continued to burned. The last son of Krypton used his ice breath. One after another the flames diminished. The crowd cheered even louder. Once they were out, Superman waved goodbye and flew off. Lois stood there unable to comprehend what just happened.
"Miss Lane!" A voice called out. Lois looked over to see a familiar ginger haired photographer.
"Jimmy! Please tell me you got some photos!" The pulitzer winning reporter asked. The photographer nodded as he showed off his photos. "Good job Olsen."
"Hey, have you seen Clark anywhere?" He questioned.
"Smallville? I thought he was still at the Capsule Corp CDC?" Right on que, Clark joined the pair. "Well speak of the devil and he shall arrive." The mild mannered reporter simulated breathing heavily.
"Sorry, tried to get here... soon as I could." He lied. "What did I miss?"
"Clark you should have seen it. Miss Lane was stuck inside the burning building. Then out of the blue, a man just starts carrying her..." Before Jimmy could ramble on anymore, Lois stepped in.
"Come on, let's get back to the planet." She ordered. Looking down she noticed Clark staring at her.
"Seriously?" He said annoyed. "I just got here."
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Every member of staff at the Daily Planet gathered inside the main office. Perry lifted up one of the photos of Superman, that Jimmy took earlier. The whole room was silent except for the boss.
"Ladies and Gentlemen. The Superman exists... and he is American." Perry started. "I want every photo there is of this guy. I want everything people know about him. If a person even whispers his name, I want to know. Lane we'll need a quote from you." Perry stopped, expecting a reply. "Lane... Lois? Kent go and find her!"
"Yes sir!" The Kryptonian accepted. After five minutes of searching everywhere, he went up onto the roof. Where Lois stood and watched the city. She had a depressed look on her face. Clark was especially surprised to see her with a cigarette. "You know that's a very dangerous habit to have." Lois chuckled.
"Quit being such a boy scout." She joked as Clark stood next to her.
"You know, Perry is calling us in? He wants all hands on deck for finding this 'Superman' fellow." However Lois wasn't even paying attention. "Are you alright Lois? I thought you'd be happy. You've finally found one of these heroes you have been looking for."
"Yeah you're right." The last son of Krypton noticed that there seemed to be a hint of sorrow in her voice.
"That reminds me, I never asked you why. Why search for these people to begin with?"
"You're a good reporter Smallville. Would have thought you'd figure it out by now." Clark rubbed the back of his head a little embarrassed.
"Well I have been a bit preoccupied lately." The two looked at one another laughing. Lois looked into his eyes, realising she needed to talk to someone.
"Have you ever heard of Samuel Lane?"
"Sorry, I don't recognise the name."
"He's my father, and when I was just seven years old he went out and never returned. Me and my sister Lucy were heartbroken, but mum... she couldn't handle it. First it was one drink every so often, then two. A whole bottle a week, then every day. On my eleventh birthday she was arrested for drink driving. Me and my sister went to stay with our grandparents. I tried looking for my father after that. Funnily enough that is what made me want to become a reporter. Then five years later I turn on the news. My father joined the military and eventually a black ops group. They were on a mission in Afghanistan when things went south. Their safe-house was compromised, soon surrounded by over fifty men. With his whole team injured, my father single handedly held off the enemy until reinforcements arrived. For his bravery he was awarded a medal of honour. The whole country treated him like a hero. Yet all I could see was the eyes of a coward. A man who tore my family apart." Clark was surprised with how bitter Lois sounded. "That's why I've been so obsessed with these meta humans. I just want the world to see what a real hero looks like." Lois put out her cigarette and started walking inside.
"Hey Lois." The Pulitzer winner turned back to her friend. "I'm sure this Superman won't let you down." She once again smiled at the Kryptonian.
"Ever the optimist Smallville." Lois turned back and stepped into the building, leaving Clark by himself. He gazed upon the city... his city. Today would forever go down in history. As the day Superman was truly born.
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So I hoped you all enjoyed that. Lois backstory is something I have been setting up for a while now. (Since Atlantis saga). So I hope it was worth the wait. Now time for some reviews.
Game2002: I never said it was bad. I thought it was very well executed. It was just a bit predictable. And unfortunately So was the twist. Zeno had to be ok with it otherwise he would just destroy them again.
Victor0606: Thanks
Celgress: Thanks
X3runner:
1: Its still a big deal to him. Gohans death was sort of the death of Trunks beliefs in heroes.
2: like in cannon. They believe that just informing them of the oncoming threat will be enough.
Jadastroke683: Thnaks
Aguy1013: here you go
Powres:
1: Thanks
2: This chapter was awhile ago so I honestly can't remember if that was intentional or not.
Bioshockgirl123: No Dr Shin is a minor DC character. He played a part in the throne of Atlantis film which is why I wanted to include him.
Guest 1: Thanks for letting me know.
Guest 2: Interesting
Guest 3: Maybe later on. You'll just have to wait and see.
Guest 4: It's cool. I'm happy that you love my work.
Guest 5: So at the start it will be mostly be Kamis lookout.
Guest 6: Anthony Ivo is a villain in the DC universe his greatest creation was an android called Amazo which could replicate any power just by looking at the wielder.
Guest 7: Joker will be a villain in one arc, but he won't be threatening the entire league. (Obviously he doesn't have the power.) So it's going to be a more personal story focusing on just a few characters. (That's all I'll say at this point).