Protector Plus
Chapter 9 NYC Wrap-up
Superman goes on to possible sites 4-5-6, he lands on the rooftop of each building, or one close by. He observes and listens; those 3 sites show no promise as a holding site for abducted children. He calls Eddie.
"Eddie here, Superman?"
"Yes, it's me. I checked possible sites 4-5-6, they show no signs of abducted children. Shall I go on thru the list, or return to #3 and assist?"
"SWAT is about to breach at #3; why don't you return there and check in with the SWAT captain?"
"Will do. I'll check back in with you soon. Bye Eddie."
"Bye, and thanks!"
"Glad to help."
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Eddie calls Jamie, he is on site at location #3.
"Jamie here, Eddie?"
"Yes. Superman just called, locations 4-5-6 are clear. He is returning to your location to assist."
"Great, I'll watch for him."
"I told him to check in with the SWAT captain."
"Copy that. Thanks, babe!"
"Always, sarge!" She chuckles.
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LOCATION #3
As SWAT breaches, the perps flee to their escape vans. Their attempted get-away was thwarted by the flat tires. All the perps were taken into custody and a dozen children rescued. There were no injuries and no deaths. An outstanding success!
PC Frank Reagan wanted to debrief Superman – he declined. He deferred to Sargent Jamie Reagan. Not all were happy with that. Too bad.
Clark returned to Jamie and Eddie's apartment to change clothes; he wanted to spend a little down time with his friends. They had given him a spare key, so he let himself in. He was relaxing on the couch with a beer when the young couple arrived.
They knew he was inside, and they wanted to have a little fun. They burst in with guns drawn. "FREEZE, POLICE!"
He put down his beer, raised his hands, and said "Go ahead and shoot!"
They all erupted into laughter. They knew all that would be accomplished was to frighten the neighbors and have 911 called. They wanted neither to happen.
Jamie joined him on the couch while Eddie goes to the fridge for beer.
"So, Clark, how much time do you have to spend here with us?" Jamie questions, as Eddie joins them and hands her husband a beer.
"Just a little, unfortunately. Lana, Chloe & Oliver are in Japan. Or headed that way. Llana's boutique in Kyoto is having inspection issues; we are trying to help her out."
"So, the C/K express is headed over the Pacific?"
"Yup."
"Does it give you the creeps to fly over that expanse of water?" Eddie wonders.
"Not really," Clark answers. "I've gotten used to it. Want to come along, Eddie?"
"NO," She shivers at the thought.
"Tell me this, Jamie. Does your dad, Danny, and others really think that I can teach them things related to my powers?"
"Yeah, they do – or at least they hope so. Without the same understanding of you and your abilities that Eddie and I have, hope springs eternal. I guess."
"I agree," Eddie voices. "The only way around that, as we see it, would be for you to tell a few highly respected people the story."
"Like you dad?" Clark looks at Jamie.
"Yeah. But I'm not sure that him alone would do it."
"I'm not sure either," Eddie adds.
"Well, let's think about this, shall we?" Clark ends.
They all agree.
CK/SM packs up and is off, after a somewhat tearful good-by. The young couple wish him a safe and fruitful trip. They send their love to Lana; he returns the sentiment and promises to see them again soon.
He stopped in Metropolis for a change of clothes, and a call to Lana. Then he was off for Japan.
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TOKYO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Lana led the way as they deplaned and found their way to baggage claim. After claiming their bags, they searched for the bullet train.
"This way!" Oliver shouted. Sure enough, he had read the signs correctly. They got tickets, checked their bags thru to their hotel, boarded and found their seats and relaxed.
While flying low through southern Japan Clark called. "Lana here, Clark?"
"Yes, babe, it's me. I'm stopping at our apartment, is there anything you forgot?"
"Just you, love! Hurry up and get here. I'll TXT our hotel info. I can't wait to see you."
(Hotel: Mimaru Suites Kyoto Central. 915 Sq Ft, 2 bedrooms, 4 beds, living room, 2 bathrooms.)
"Same here. I may beat you."
"You wish. Was NYC a success?"
"Yes, All the kids rescued. And I had a nice short visit with Eddie and Jamie. They hope both of us can come visit soon." Clark passes on.
"We'll need to do that, after we get Kyoto settled ." Lana agrees.
"Yes, first things first." He admonishes.
"Yup. Love you, bye." Lana kisses the phone.
"Back at ya – 143!" CK does likewise.
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Clark does arrive at the hotel first. But because he didn't find out whose name their accommodations were deserved under, he sat and cooled his heels (and cape?) in the lobby. When his party walked in, he jumped up and embraced Lana. "Howdy, slow poke!" He kissed her on the cheek. (Lana & Ollie had warned them about PDA)
Oliver checked them in (he had insisted on paying for their lodging) and they made their way to the suite.
"Wow, this is nice," Chloe is impressed.
"Yes, I found this place on my 2nd trip to Kyoto. I really like it!" Lana admitted.
Clark and Ollie just wandered around, whistling under their breath. Impressed to say the least!
"I'm starved!" Both girls say simultaneously, eliciting laughs and eye rolls from the guys.
"Half way around the world, and nothing has changed," Clark huffs.
"Amen to that," Oliver mutters.
"FEED THE BEAST X 2!" Chloe snorts.
"I know a place," Lana leads the way.
After a sumptuous meal they relax in their LR and talk strategy for the next day or 2.
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Lana decides that to accomplish the most – Clark, Oliver and Chloe should be officers of her corporation. She gets out some hotel stationery and writes the following:
LANA'S FASHIONS
LANA LANG – PRESIDDNT & CEO
CHLOE SULLIVAN-QUEEN – VP, TECHNOLOGY
OIVER QUEEN – VP, FINANCE
CLARK KENT – VP, SECURITY
They all sign the document; she then takes it down to the hotel office and has it notarized. She makes copies for each of them, and mails the original to her home office.
They are set to go to work tomorrow!
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TBC