Chapter Seven Part One- New Boy in Town:
"Normally, I wouldn't waste my time on a college freshman graveling for an internship. But from what I've read and what your professor tells me, your more then qualified for the opening internship here at the Daily Planet" Editor in Chief, Paula Kahn says looking over the small file with examples of Lois's work as well as recommendations from the Gotham Gazette and Professor Raymond.
"Thank you, Ms. Kahn and can I say that it's a real-"
"Unfortunately, tabloid articles about meteor infected super beings in a small Kansas town don't exactly sell papers around here." Kahn cuts her off as she rises from behind her desk, "Here at the Daily Planet, we focus more on stories with a purpose and the hidden truth beneath the lines…So the question you need to be asking yourself is, do you think you have what it takes to become a great reporter?"
Lois stared at the woman in front of her for a few seconds before rising to her feet in confidence, "I've put myself in dangerous situations just to get a scoop for a story, my instincts are never right but I still manage to get the story in the end no matter the cost and if you accept my internship…I promise that I will not let you down."
Paula Kahn was considered an idol in most young reporters eyes, she started at the bottom and clawed her way to getting to the top with two award winning Pulitzers under her belt.
She was notorious for being mean spirited and cold but when Lois Lane stepped into her office, there was something about the young army brat that reminded the editor of herself back in the day when she was partnered with Perry White.
"Tell you what…" she pauses placing Lois's file back onto her desk, "If you can get me a story worthy of being printed under the Daily Planet's globe, then you've got yourself an internship here."
Lois's smile grew and she eagerly shook Kahn's hand saying, "You wont be disappointed."
"This is it, the game you've all been waiting for… Smallville High Crows versus Hub City Bulldogs. The winner of today's game will go onto to play the Granville Huskies for the State Championship." The announcer's echo throughout the empty entrance way leading to the field along with the roar of the crowd.
In the shadows emerged a young man dressed in an expensive looking black suit with slightly shaggy yet neatly combed hair, a smirk appeared on his face as he leaned against the entrance walls watching kickoff begin and the players rush the field.
"I hear you're the bookie to look for." a voice calls the man's desire to take beats as he turns surprised to see a young blonde staring back at him.
"If you wanted to write a story about me…" he stalks towards her, the strong eastern European accent of his sends a shiver down the young woman's spine, "All you had to do was ask."
Chloe shook her head, "Mikhail Mxyzptlk, the new boy in town. Word is that you cant resist bet…even one that's a sure win."
Mikhail stares at her interested, "I usually don't take bets after the game starts, but for a beautiful woman such as yourself…how can I say no."
She pulls out a roll of cash and hands it to him, "80 on the game, Smallville for the win."
He cant help but chuckle, "Are you sure you want to take that risk? I have a feeling about the quarterback."
"I never bet against Clark Kent."
Mikhail gives and takes the roll from her saying with a small smile, "A bet's a bet." he slips the money into a small black leather-bound book before slipping it inside his jacket, "Pleasure doing business with you, Chloe." he says heading out towards the bleachers leaving Chloe to exhale a sigh of relief.
"What have you've gotten yourself into, Chlo?" she asks herself before taking her seat in the stands as well.
Smallville had won the game and were headed to the state championship against Granville, but at the cost of Clark injuring one of the opposing players when he tripped on his way to the end zone.
While his teammates celebrated their victory, Clark was wreaked with guilt which only seemed to get worse when he arrived home to face his father….but that took place two hours ago and ended with Clark driving off in his car straight to the only person that seemed to calm the chaos in his life.
He went to find Lois…
TBC…
I'm adjusting Mikhail's personality a little, giving him that dark mysterious tone with a darker past then in the original episode. Also the next part should be something you've all been waiting for…Clark finally meets Richard.
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