Disclaimer: I do not own Smallville or any of these characters
AN: Again,warning, You may recognize some dialogue from certain episodes, I'm not trying to rewrite season six but you'll see certain plot points from some episodes.
Chapter 4:Fire can burn you
Oliver Queen was an uncomplicated man; it was well known that he liked woman and alcohol. A combination of both was even better. However not many people knew the other side of the man they called a playboy. With the Green Arrow persona Oliver could be himself and do as he wished without the burden of worrying what people would say.
Sure some papers painted him as a threat to Metropolis, a vigilante even but to him it didn't matter. The only one Oliver wanted to think him a hero was Chloe Sullivan. They'd become closer in the past few weeks, if that was at all possible. She still hadn't outed him, he knew she could be trusted.
The affects of the RL65 were getting worse. Every time Chloe walked into his penthouse he could practically taste her. She would stop by every other day or so and the days he didn't see her he would call her. The calls were always short though, Oliver understood she was a busy woman between helping Clark and her career as a reporter. But it was enough to sustain their friendship.
Oliver found himself working out more than usual it helped but not enough. He hadn't touched any alcohol and he found his desire for Chloe was getting worse. He wanted to go to her, but Oliver was afraid of what he might do. He could feel his control slipping more and more by the day and he couldn't do anything about it. Then there were the blackouts he had only had a few, but they were enough to scare him.
"Cyborg to Green Arrow, come in boss-man." Victor's voice echoed through the earpiece, Oliver had ignored his team for the last day and half.
"Where do you think he is man?" Bart piped up through the communication device, their boss was M.I.A and the young man was getting worried as were the rest of the team.
Their latest mission was success. They'd gotten all the information they were after and then Bart's favorite part of the mission went off without a hitch. Blowing up things was more fun than it looked especially when you were the one that got to press the button.
"Hey man we have to go the jet's fueled and ready to take off, any word from our fearless leader?" A.C asked as he packed the last bit of his gear into a bag.
"No, he's probably out on patrol again," Victor stated trying to reassure his buddies. "I'll try back in a few hours but right now we have our orders."
"Where to now tin man?" Bart spoke up again.
"Nevada, there's a facility on the outskirts of Last Vegas." A.C answered, putting away the files that Oliver had sent them the day before last.
Oliver heard the whole conversation over the link and smirked at how well he put his team together. They didn't need him just his resources. They could do without him for the next few days. He had more important work to do. While his team took shots at the body of the beast Oliver was going to go after the head.
Lex was co-opting Oliver's scientist, something about giving RL-65 to runaways at a halfway house. This knowledge angered Oliver even more, all this money and time he invested into the production of a drug that could save countless lives. It was being used for one of Lex's experiments.
Everything his team was out there working for and it was happening right under his nose and with his technology. Lex was starting to get on his nerves more than usual, the vendetta he had against his fellow billionaire had not lessened in the slightest.
The last time Oliver had seen Lex was a few days ago, the only reason his fellow billionaire stopped by was to basically tell Oliver to get the hell out of his city. He wondered if Lex knew about Clark. He probably didn't.
Lex was using Doctor Black to help him experiment on helpless runaways and orphans. He had to set them both straight but first had to deal with Dr. Black. Oliver had the perfect plan; a visit from the Green Arrow was just what the Doctor ordered. He looked at the green vile of in his desk chore, he willed himself not to take it. He needed to be able to focus and the RL65 filled his head with constant thoughts of insecurity.
"You said it was urgent." Clark said as he super sped into the bullpen of the Daily Planet. Chloe wished he would stop doing that. Eventually someone was going to see him one of these days.
"It is. A Taiwanese cargo ship was found off the coast of Alaska with its entire crew dead of unknown causes. The details are a bit murky, but the manifest says that its last stop was Bellona Island." Chloe knew she should tell him about Oliver but now was not the time. The Zoner problem came first.
"Bellona Island? They got hit by a meteor the same day I escaped from the Phantom Zone. Where's the ship now?" He asked with that guilty look on his face Chloe had come way to use to seeing.
"It's being towed to Seattle. You have to go there." She had to get him out of the city then she could deal with Oliver and search by herself without his interference.
"Chloe I can't, there's something going on with Oliver Queen." Clark handed her the syringe, he hadn't told her that Oliver Queen was the Green Arrow but he had told her about meeting him and how he had gotten the codes.
"What are you talking about Clark?" Chloe asked confused for the first time in over a month. How did he find out?
"When I was in his apartment, I saw him inject himself with whatever is in that." He pointed to the object that he handed her. "But the thing is I don't think he's out just getting high."
"I know this is important to you Clark but you have to take care of this Zoner Problem first, I'll get this checked out." Chloe was trying to get him to leave, luckily for her he couldn't tell.
"Fine, you're right. But be careful just give this to your Chem. guy at Met U and wait for the results. Don't go looking for a story." Clark really didn't know what she was capable of did he? She had another hero that could keep her safe and another that she had to save from himself.
"Clark," She said getting his attention one last time before he left. He needed to be warned "These guys aren't just meteor freaks. They're from galaxies far, far away. And, more importantly, they can hurt you. You can't go unarmed."
"I won't. I have the crystal that Raya gave me. I'll use that against them." That crystal could just do so much and Chloe knew that. The whole thing with Raya was an interesting experience. It happened about a week ago and Chloe could still see the regret in Clark's face every time she saw him.
He had found someone like him someone he had everything in common with. One of his own people. John told Chloe not to interfere that Clark needed to defeat that Zoner on his own. So she didn't, she just pointed him into the direction of where the phantom started his earthly journey and where he could be found.
If only Oliver could see the Clark that she got to see than maybe he wouldn't be so judgmental about the way Clark chose to live his life. Speaking of Oliver, she had work to do. Chloe threw the syringe Clark gave her in the trash can. She already had a sample of what Oliver was taking. Chloe had taken one of her own.
She hadn't seen Oliver in the last two days but she still had a key to his penthouse and he was getting sloppy. Chloe knew when he left and when he was at home. When she arrived his gear was out and his secret room was open. She put away the gear and shut the doors that hid the room.
Chloe was sure he wouldn't notice but the small things seem to be slipping his mind which was a bad sign. She just added it to the list of his symptoms. Forgetful, heightened aggression, the Green Arrow had been leaving the criminals more batted and bruised than usual.
It was getting increasingly difficult to keep up with her work anymore. John had her out on a mission twice in the past few weeks. First it was to Texas and then she'd managed to escape to Nevada one night a week ago. She was really starting to rack up some frequent flier miles and she hadn't even stepped foot on a plane. John Jones could fly which saved them a lot of time getting from one place to the other but it still made her a little queasy.
Chloe still hadn't come across any more information about her mother. Their missions were always a success but it still wasn't enough. They hadn't come upon Oliver's team at all in their last two missions. Oliver's team which Chloe had found out about them not to long after John recruited her. None of it made sense to her though, if his team was out there freeing people from Lex's little science experiments than why was he risking everything for a stupid drug?
"Hey cuz, don't tell me your wearing that to the club." Lois said strutting her way into the bullpen, causing Chloe to come back to reality.
"Club? Lois what are you talking about?" A blank expression graced Chloe's face for a moment than she remembered "I'm sorry I forgot it was our girl's night."
"If you weren't in pursuit of your dream career I would never forgive you, so that's why I'm going to take mercy on you this time and leave you to your work." Her cousin did truly think herself saintly, she had taken a break from her rigorous search for the identity of the Green Arrow to spend time with her, which she was making no headway in anyway.
"Thanks Lo, I really have a lot of work to do." Chloe felt bad she really did but she had more important things to do.
"No point in wasting the way I look, I'm gonna go anyway. Just promise me that you'll get out sooner or later because if you don't you'll suffocate." Lois posed making a point of how good she looked. Chloe just smirked.
"I'll go out this weekend I promise." She said not really thinking about the fact that it was already Saturday.
"It is the weekend. I worry about you Chloe. You deserve a good man." With that Lois was out the door and on her way to party. Chloe knew it should bug her that she couldn't go out and do whatever she wanted when she wanted. But this was her choice this life of saving people and keeping the world safe. It was something she had become accustomed to.
The Green Arrow arrived at the lab just in time to see the likes of Lex Luthor walk out. What the hell he was doing here? Then it hit Oliver like a ton of bricks, there on the floor was the body of Dr. Black. The moment he saw it he knew exactly what happened. The doctor must have tried to stop Lex and he murdered her.
He knew Lex wasn't a saint by far but the bastard killing a woman to cover his own tracks that was low even for a Luthor. Lex would pay for her life with his. Oliver knew it was the drug that was probably talking but he didn't care. The RL65, he needed more of it. There was barely any left in his system.
Oliver looked around for the drug that he craved but there was none left in the lab, it had all been destroyed but at the penthouse he had some vials there for sure. But Lex would be going back to Smallville. He'd have to wait till tomorrow night to make that viper pay.
Lois' love life wasn't exactly what'd you call existing as of late. In fact she didn't even have one and it wasn't for a lack of trying. The closet thing she had to a boyfriend was Clark Kent. They had been spending more time together. After being kidnapped by Safetex Security, she'd spent the night out on the Kent farm and found herself asleep in the arms of Clark in front of the fireplace. She wouldn't tell but she didn't mind all that much.
Clark was more of a friend than she liked to admit, but who else was she supposed to spend time with? Chloe was M.I.A for a good part of her week in the bullpen of the Daily Planet. Lois didn't look down on her cousin for her lack of a social life, it was just that she wanted her cousin to be happy.
At least Chloe had some sort of career. The most Lois could boast about was her campaign work with Mrs. Kent and the moonlighting she did at the Inquirer. The first job she only had because Mrs. Kent took pity on her and the second was because she had this undying itch to uncover the hidden secrets of the city and there were several. Chloe apparently didn't take her seriously about her investigation of the Emerald Archer. Her cousin shot her down every time she brought it up.
Lois didn't let it get her down too much though. She had the time to enjoy her youth while her cousin dwindled it away below sea level. Now if she could only get Chloe to come out with her than she wouldn't have to party it up all by herself.
"A little down on love?" What an annoying question Lois thought as she turned around and acknowledged the gypsy woman.
"Me, no I'm good in that department, got myself a farmboy." Lois lied hoping the gypsy would leave her alone, and then it struck her maybe she could get something to help operation 'Get Chloe a man'. "But I think I know someone that could. What do you recommend for an overworked caffeine junkie?"
"I think I have just what you need, a little euphoria elixir or romance remedy. To give them just a nudge in the right direction try this. It's made with jasmine and a mixture of aphrodisiac oils. I get the brilliant hue from those red meteor rocks." The gypsy held up a box handing it to Lois.
"This is gonna make someone fall in love with someone new?" Lois was always skeptical; it was just her nature, but she was more than willing to try anything to make her cousin happy.
"The first man she lays her eyes on."At those words Lois paid the woman.
The results of the test were in the RL65 drug was a cutting-edge molecular modifier. It had something to do with tissue regeneration like some sort of healing serum. But it also gave a mean kick to the part of the brain called the amygdala. It all made sense now, that part of the brain was in charge of aggression and violent behavior.
"Why on earth would he be taking that?" Chloe said out loud to no one in particular.
"Who's been taking what?" Lex Luthor asked looking over her shoulder, at her computer screen. Chloe quickly shut the laptop and turned around to look at him.
"Lex, Lana's not here. I haven't seen her all day." Chloe said as she dodged the question, and wished that the Talon coffee shop wasn't such a public place. It was taking everything in her not to hit him.
"Well aren't you just the little fortuneteller," He smirked and took the seat across from her. "But I'm not here looking for Lana I'm actually looking for you."
"And what can I do for the great Lex Luthor." She said sarcastically
She didn't care she really didn't but she had to play nice…well try. This man had her mother and controlled the fate of one of her best friends.
"I want to get something for Lana, but I'm not sure what. Do you have any ideas?" He asked,Lex wasn't really here for this. He just wanted to be near enough so his photographer could get a good picture of him with Chloe. He needed one, her mother was asking more questions about her daughter every day.
"Well you know her as well as I do I'm sure you'll think of something?" With that Chloe shoved her things in her bag and stood up intent on going upstairs where he couldn't bother her.
"Tell me something Chloe…now that Lana's out of the picture how are you and Clark doing?" The spite in his tone was evident and Chloe could tell he was being cruel and trying to make her feel guilty.
"None of your concern." She narrowed her eyes at him and as he left
Then Chloe noticed the photographer following him. Taking out her phone she snapped a few pictures of her own. She would identify the man later. But at the moment she had to confront Oliver about his addiction.
"Did you get what you needed?" Lex asked the man as he entered his Limo.
"Yes sir, I got the shots you wanted I can have prints for you in the morning." The man said looking through the photos on his digital camera.
"Good, I want a hard copy and then delete what's left. Do I make myself clear?" Lex demanded and knew the rat would do as he said. If anyone found out that he hired a man to take pictures of himself with Chloe questions would be asked. Questions he would naturally avoid of course.
"Yes sir." He wasn't a bad person he was just hired to do a job and it was done.
"Welcome home cuz! How was your day?" Lois was sitting at her makeshift workspace and twirled around to acknowledge her cousin.
"I've had better, what are you doing home so early?"Chloe asked dropping her things on the counter. "I thought Mrs. K needed you to go over some papers with her tonight?"
"She does, but I don't need to be over to the Farm for at least another hour." Lois said standing up and leaning on the counter across from her cousin.
Chloe started the coffee maker. Noticing the box in her way she took a quick peek inside and took out the tube and opened it. She held it up studying the color, it was really shiny.
"Wow, nice lipstick Lo but it doesn't look like your color." She said quirking an eyebrow at her cousin.
"Actually it's more yours I think. Why don't you try it?" Lois had a sly look on her face but Chloe didn't notice as she brought her attention back to the tube of ruby red.
"Maybe another day but I have work to do." Chloe put down the offending object and went back to the coffee maker.
"You work to hard Chloe, just indulge me for a quick moment. I bought it thinking of you." Lois was wining and was getting on her nerves so to shut her up Chloe gave in. She could never say no to her sister-like cousin.
"Fine if it'll shut you up." The moment the lipstick hit Chloe's lips Lois could see the difference in her little cousin, like some weight had been lifted off her shoulders.
Out of the corner of her eye, Chloe could see the sketch of the Green Arrow bandit. She suddenly found herself with that overwhelming desire for him she had worked so hard to bury. He would be home and she had a key she could surprise him, but what to wear.
"See you later cuz have fun."As Lois left Chloe was raiding the closet and trying on clothes and looking for something sexy.
Green, he liked green thankfully she already had a ton of green in her wardrobe, and that corset she wore for her eighteenth birthday. She was sure that was still in her closet. Why? she wasn't entirely sure. Chloe just put it on with a green blouse over it that showed just the right amount of cleavage. The Green Arrow wouldn't know what hit him.
Oliver watched the footage he had retrieved from the lab. He watched as Lex shot the defenseless doctor. The imagery only supplemented his need for revenge even more. He pushed the button to hide the flat screen and put on his glasses. Picking up his crossbow he was about to put it in its holster when he realized he wasn't alone. Oliver turned his weapon on the intruder and was about to shoot, than stopped when he discovered who it was.
"You're not gonna shoot me are you?" Chloe said running the tip of her finger along the crossbow starting at the point of the arrow and running it all the way across the weapon in a provocative fashion. "Where you off too?"
"I have to…" He stuttered as her hand moved up his gloved one and caressed his arm.
Her touch was immobilizing him in a way he couldn't resist. Her sent was so intoxicating, she knew what she was doing to him, but why? She had told him so many times that this type of thing was off limits for them.
"You seem stressed, let me help you relieve some of that…tension." Chloe whispered in his ear and brought her other hand up caressing his other arm as she did.
"What did you have in mind, professor?" Oliver said taking in the sight of her fully; she looked so delicious in green.
Chloe's lips were on his in moments. She was tired of waiting for a response, she wanted him. She could feel it in every fiber of her being. He matched her passion and groaned deeply in pleasure as she roamed her hands all over his leather clad body tugging at it and pulling it off.
As before everything was happening in a blur. This time there was no tenderness, just the primal need to lose themselves in each other.
AN:Put some of Chloe's words in Clark's mouth,I took the 'Crimson' plot and turned it into a Chlollie plot point.(I love red Kryptonite it makes things move along faster.)Another point,if you watch the episode 'rage' it starts out with a hot and heavy scene which was leading to a hotter scene,but in the end Oliver chose his green arrow duties over Lois so, in this chapter its chooses the ! Always Thanks for the reviews and thank you for reading, Constructive criticism is appreciated.