Clark could not believe what Lex was saying or showing him. However there it was in black and white. The file of Keystone City police officer John Jones, along with that was the newspaper article that stated that Jones killed in a bust gone bad and his wallet was stolen from him.
Clark looked at the photo that was with the file. It was of John Jones the policeman. The man in the photo bared almost no resemblance of the man that Clark knew. The man in the photo was older. He had green eyes and blond hair. Clark closed the folder and handed it back to Lex.
"Where did you get this?" Clark asked.
"It was the name. I knew that I had read that name before, so I did some investigating." Lex said.
"Are you positive that this is right?" Clark asked.
"Clark, John Jones was killed a month ago. Do you know how long your friend has been in town?" Lex asked.
"No, but I don't think that he would kill anyone." Clark said. Then he turned and walked out of the room as he went to find John and asked him.
John had gone back to his cabin to change and then head back to the farm to meet up with Clark. He took off the bandage that Clark's mother had put on the burn that he had suffered. The burn was healed and there was no scar. He finished getting ready and was about to leave.
"Who is the real John Jones?" Clark asked.
"You found out." John said.
"Lex found out, now I want to know did you have anything to do with his death?" Clark asked.
"Clark I had nothing to do with his death, in fact after I took his name, I choose to find the man that killed him." John said.
"Did you find him?" Clark asked.
"Not yet but I tracked him to Smallville." John said.
"Why should I believe you?" Clark asked.
"I haven't lied to you yet have I?" John said.
"Do you have a name of the man that killed Jones?" Clark asked.
"Yes, his name is Martin Smith. He's a two time loser." John said.
"Is that all you know about him?" Clark asked.
"No, but he knows the truth about me." John said.
"If were going to find him then were going to need help." Clark said.
"Who's going to help us?" John asked.
"Martin Smith that name sounds very familiar let me run a check." Chloe said. She turned to her computer and typed in the name. On the screen popped up the profile and record of Martin Smith.
"Martin Smith, been in and out of jail since he was ten, a career criminal. Is wanted for bank robbery, assault, attempted murder and is suspected in the murder of five police officers." Chloe said.
"A career criminal and cop killer." Clark said.
"Now you see why I have been after him for so long." John said.
"You've been tracking this guy?" Chloe asked.
"Yes, he needs to stand trial." John said.
"So you're a Martian Manhunter?" Chloe asked.
"You'll have to excuse her she has a habit to give people with powers nick names." Clark said.
"Really and what does she call you?" John asked.
"She's been kind to me." Clark said.
"Well I have been thinking along the lines of "Superboy". Chloe said.
"Superboy?" Clark said.
"It was just something that I was kicking around in mind head." Chloe said.
"Can you get us a address?" John asked.
"Yeah give me a minute. Here we go a M.S. Long checked into the Star bright, about a week ago." Chloe said.
"We'll start there." Clark said.
"Great give me a minute." Chloe said.
"I'm sorry Chloe but it would be too dangerous for you." John said.
"Come on let me go I can take care of myself." Chloe protested.
"John's right Chloe besides I call you if any turns up." Clark said.
"I don't like but I'll stay here." Chloe said.
Martin Smith replaced the cover to the light that was in Lionel Luthor's office. He had been able to get fake documents and get a job working at Luthor Corp. His plan was to sell the information that he had to Lionel Luthor. Smith had heard that Luthor was hooked on finding little green men. Word on the street was that he had found one on earth.
Lionel walked in a moment later. He walked to his desk and turned on his computer. He waited to it to start up then he poured himself a drink. He then returned to his desk and sat down.
"I want you out of here now." Lionel said.
"Sure thing." Smith said then he walked toward the door. When he got to the door he closed it and locked the door. He then turned around and faced Lionel who had pulled his gun.
"Who the hell are you and want to do what?" Lionel asked.
"All I want is a little help Mr. Luthor." Smith said.
"What makes you think that I will help you?" Lionel asked.
"I understand that you have thing for little green men." Smith said.
"You must be joking." Lionel said.
"I'm not Mr. Luthor I have pictures here of a alien to be on point a Martian." Smith said. He then tossed the photos on the desk. Lionel picked up the pics and looked them over. He tossed them back on the desk and looked at Smith.
"What do you want?" Lionel said.
To Be Continued…..