"How can I know for sure that what I'm seeing is the real thing?" Lionel asked.
"Let's just say that I have had close encounters of the third kind with this alien." Smith said.
"If I'm to believe you, I need more that a few grainy photos." Lionel said.
"What if I told you I could get you this alien." Smith said.
"I don't believe you." Lionel said.
"It's true, for some reason it's been after me I don't know why but I know that it was in Smallville." Smith said.
"And you can capture it?" Lionel said.
"With some help." Smith said.
Clark and Jonn walked over to the room that desk manger. The lady behind the counter smiled at the two men.
"Well Hello, Clark. How are you mother and father?" she asked.
"They're fine Mrs. Noel." Clark said.
"Good, now what can I do for you boys?" she asked.
"We are looking for someone. He checked in sometime last week." Clark said.
"Let me check." She said and then turned back to the logbook and skimmed through it. When she found the name she wrote it down a piece of paper and handed it to Clark.
"Here you go." She said
"Thanks, Mrs. Noel." Clark said as he and Jonn walked out of the office.
"Room 35." Clark said.
Clark and Jonn walked over to room 35. Clark knocked on the door and waited a few seconds.
"I don't think that anyone is home." Jonn said.
"Let's find out." Clark said.
Using his x-ray vision, Clark saw that the room was empty.
"He's not in there." Clark said.
"How do you know?" Jonn asked.
"I have x-ray vision." Clark said.
"Impressive. I will open the door." Jonn said. Then like magic, Jonn's hand and forearm went through the door. Clark watched in amazement, a moment later he heard the click of the lock. Jonn then pulled his hand back through the door.
"I can make any part of my body intangible." Jonn said simply, then he opened the door.
Clark and Jonn walked into the room. It was like any normal hotel room. A bed, TV and dresser other that noting else. As Clark and Jonn looked around the room they saw nothing out of place.
"He didn't even leave a bag." Clark said.
"He must have taken it with him." Jonn said.
"We do know one thing." Clark said.
"What's that?" Jonn asked.
"He has not checked out." Clark said. Then Clark's cell began to ring. He reached into his pocket and answered.
"Hey, Chloe what's up?" Clark asked.
"Clark you and Jonn need to get her and quick. I ran background check on Smith and to put mildly he's not your average cop killer." Chloe said.
"We'll be right there." Clark said.
"Chloe has uncovered new information." Jonn said.
"Yeah, she wants us to get there as soon as possible." Clark said.
Five minutes later Clark and Jonn arrived back at the farm and were in the loft. Chloe handed Clark and Jonn Smith's wrap sheet.
"What hasn't this guy done?" Clark said.
"First off Smith is a career cop killer, in fact the guy is hired gun. He only kills cops." Chloe said.
"Why did he kill John Jones?" Clark asked.
"I can answer that question." Jonn said. "John Jones was going to be the star witness for the state against Lance Rosenberg."
"Smith was hired to kill Jones and he did the job and then you took Jones id and went for his killer." Chloe said.
"The question is why would he come here?" Clark asked.
"To expose Jonn." Chloe said.
"Smith is going to sell Jonn's secret." Clark said.
"Yeah, but to which Luthor?" Chloe asked.
"We're going to have to find out." Jonn said.
Smith and ten men stood in the warehouse that Lionel had set up for them. All the men were ex-military and all of then had spent time in jail. Lionel looked over thee men and smiled. He then walked over a table that had eleven suitcases full of money.
"Each of you will be paid fifty thousand dollars for your service all the money is non-traceable. However if you take this money you are in until it's all over. Happy hunting gentlemen." Lionel said. Then he walked away.
Lex poured himself a drink and took a sip, he welcomed the burn came with the scotch. He turned when the door opened and saw his father walk in a smile on his face.
"Why are you so happy, dad?" Lex asked.
"Son, don't you have a date with Lana Lang?" Lionel asked
"Not that it's any of your business, but yes." Lex said.
"Still hoping that Lana with forget about Clark Kent?" Lionel asked.
"Lana and Clark are just friends. Dad, don't pry into my love life." Lex said. He then drained his glass and walked out the door. Lionel waited until Lex had left the mansion and then opened the top drawer of Lex's desk. He smiled when he saw file that read John Jones. He quickly looked over the file and smiled. He reached into his pocket and pulled out his cell. He dialed a number and waited for an answer.
"Smith, I have some information for you." Lionel said.
Clark and Jonn drove toward Jonn's cabin. They both knew that information that they had was spotty at best. Smith knew that Jonn was a alien and he was going to sell that information to one of the Luthor's , which one, Clark and Jonn had no idea.
Smith and his men were camped around Jonn's cabin. They were hoping that Jonn would return to his home, and if he did they would have the element of surprise. A few moments later they all saw a red truck pull to a stop near the front of the cabin. Smith watched as Clark and Jonn walked toward the front door.
"Now" Smith said to his men over the radio. From around the bushes and trees around Jonn's home came Smith's men. They attack Jonn and Clark. First the men tried the old fashion way with guns and knife, but they quickly found out that it was useless. The bullets and knife blades bounce and shattered against Clark and Jonn's body.
Using their powers Clark and Jonn quickly took care of most of the men. They then turned to face Smith. Smith stood in front of both men. He was not intimated by either of their powers. He had a good reason not to fear them he knew both of their weaknesses.
"Make it easy for you Jones, just come with me." Smith said.
"It's over Smith, your going to jail for your crimes." Jonn said.
"If you take an other step I promise that it will not be pretty." Smith said.
"Come with us now and you will not be hurt." Jonn said.
"Wrong." Smith. Then he reached in his coat and pulled out a gun. Clark used his super-speed to take the gun away from Smith. Suddenly Clark felt that all to familiar burning feeling in his veins, his vision blurred and he dropped in his knees. Clark looked over to Jonn
"Jonn help me." Clark begged. Jonn was at Clark's side in moment.
"Clark what's wrong?" Jonn asked.
"I'll answer that question." Smith said. "That gun is made of out of the stuff that will kill him. If you want him to live then you will come with me." Smith said.
"I will go with you if it will save his life." Jonn said.
"Put it on him boys." Smith said. The men they put a modified hand cuffs and a collar on Jonn.
"Is all this necessary?' Jonn asked.
"Of course it is." Smith said. Let's go"
"You said you would let him live?" Jonn said.
"I lied, we don't need an other alien running around." Smith said. Jonn took a threating step toward Smith. It was then that he felt a terrible heat and dropped to his knees.
"I'm not that dumb that collar will fry you if try anything stupid." Smith said.
Smith and Jonn loaded into a van and drove off. Through blurred vision Clark watched helplessly. Then he let the darkness over take him.
To Be Continued.