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-Chapter 8- Winslow stood on the roof of Lexcrop as Luthor walked outside. It was still dark out as Winslow was massaging his shoulder. He held his water gun to his side as Luthor approached him. ‘’ Thank you Toyman. I know it must’ve been a lot of trouble of getting you here from the U.K. Tell me. Were you successful?’’ Lex asked as he stood with his hands in his pockets. ‘’ Of course. The Steel boy must be devastated again after losing me. Thank you for the payment. I only went into retirement for a bit was to make sure I built enough toys to do my plans.’’ Winslow said as he started boarding his plane.’’ Now, if you excuse me, I’m going to do something dramatic!’’ He laughed as he flew away. Luthor walked back in as he started walking down the stairs. He stopped. ‘’ Mercy. I told you not to follow me.’’ Lex said as Mercy was in the stairwell as well. ‘’ Oh please. We can drop the act for a bit Lex.’’ Mercy said as she crossed her arms. She always knew the stairwell was never monitored. Lex sighed. ‘’ So be it Lena. What is it?’’ he asked as Mercy smiled. ‘’ Well. I contacted the list Lane provided us and no one wants to be part of Cadmus right now. I believe they need to see your plans first.’’ She said as Lex walked down the stairs passed her. ‘’ Yes. I will destroy this city in order to rebuilt and gain the trust of the people.’’ Lex said as he looked at the crystal once more.’’ Now, we shall begin our tests in getting this crystal inside the device as I have plan. Also, begin project 4. I will need it for this plan when it begins.’’ Luthor said as he smiled as he was another step closer to his plans. Clark sat in his living room as he had his eyes closed. His hero clothing was on the floor as he held his head in his hands. The living room was a mess. He couldn’t believe you let Winslow escape a second time. He stood up and walked outside. He closed his eyes once again to begin focusing. He breathed and soon started hearing everything and everyone around him. He was trying to find Winslow but to no luck. ‘’ Damn it!’’ Clark suddenly punched down the only tree in the backyard. He watched as it fell down. He quickly went to it and fixed it.’’ Sorry.’’ Clark turned and leaned back on the tree. He believed he could do this again, but failed once again because of one person. If he couldn’t catch Winslow, then how could he stop Lex? Clark placed his head in his hands again. ‘’ Clark.’’ Clark quickly looked up and saw his parents. ‘’ Mom? Dad?’’ Clark’s eyes watered as he stood up. ‘’ I see you knock over our tree.’’ His dad said as he walked to it. Clark stood completely still as he realized he’s seeing things. ‘’ You guys aren’t really here.’’ Clark said as Martha placed her hand on his back. ‘’ We know. We came to talk to you. Clark, you’re an amazing and special person. We couldn’t be happier that you’re our son.’’ She said as Johnathan stood next to her. ‘’ She’s right you know. Look son, you can’t let a failure stop you from accomplishing your dreams.’’ He said as he stared at Clark.’’ We aren’t your failures either. Just closed your eyes and focus. You can do this.’’ He said as Clark had tears fall down. ‘’ I miss you guys.’’ Clark said soberly as his parents embraced each other. ‘’ We love you too Clark.’’ Clark opened his eyes as he stood up. He was dreaming. He knew what he had to do. Clark dressed in his outfit once more and stood outside. He knew if he were to catch Winslow, he would need to do the impossible and not give up. Clark took a deep breathe in as he jumped into the sky. He pushed his arms forward and landed, but jumped again as he got higher. He suddenly pushed himself further. He knew he could do it. Suddenly, he lost his focus as he started pummeling to the ground. He crashed into the ground as he stood up. He looked up at the night sky. He pictured his parents but they weren’t his driving point. Soon, Lois appeared. He then kneeled down and placed his fist onto the ground as he began to focus. The ground started shaking as he focused even more as he jumped into the sky. Clark began flying throughout the air as he maintained his speed. He flew passed cornfields and soon through the city itself. He then pushed even higher. Clark started laughing as he flew even higher into the sky and soon he was outside the atmosphere. He then folded his arms back to his sides and flew back into the Earth. He flew extremely fast that he broke the sound barrier. Thunder bloomed as he headed to Jimmy’s. Lois sat a bar as she drank a shot glass. She’s been there since Clark left her apartment. She had no idea how to do this. Going after Lex Luthor and Mercy Graves. They are up to something but she couldn’t figure out what. She finished her drink as she left some cash and exited the bar. There she saw Lucy. ‘’ Why are you here?’’ Lois asked as Lucy stood there with crossed arms. ‘’ I figured I would find you here. Still piss at dad?’’ she asked as they started walking on the sidewalk. ‘’ It’s just. How to describe it. He’s been playing Luthor’s side for how long, even before this apparent assignment. Now we’re being targeted by him and have no idea how to prove his involvement. With Perry out of town, his stand in won’t let me run a story either. I’m stuck Lucy.’’ Lois said as they kept walking. ‘’ Well Lois, if I were you, I would seek more help from Steel. He might be the only person who can help. I can’t even get in touch with dad right now anyway.’’ Lucy said as Lois stopped. ‘’ Steel visited me last night Lucy. We talked. We found out that fake hologram was of Mercy Graves. Maybe we can dig up stuff on Luthor’s assistant.’’ Lois said as Lucy shrugged. Suddenly, an explosion occurred right in front of them. Lucy was dazed. She couldn’t tell what was happening until she saw Winslow. He laughed as he held a knocked out Lois. ‘’ Tch tch. Mr.Luthor warned ya. Now it’s time to pay the price.’’ Winslow then rode off in his plane as he kidnapped Lois. ‘’ Lois!’’ Lucy yelled as she barely got up and quickly ran to her car.’’ Shit. Maybe Jimmy can help. He knows Steel. I need his help.’’ Lucy said as she started driving towards Jimmy’s place. Jimmy sat on his couch as he held a folder. It was given to him by Perry before he left for out of town. He opened and saw a picture of Clark. His eyes widened a bit. ‘’ Dang it Perry. Why are you asking to investigate my new friend?’’ Jimmy asked himself as he put it under his couch as he held something. He looked out his window and he jumped. He saw Clark floating. Jimmy opened the window and was surprised.’’ Clark! Oh my god! You’re flying! How?’’ ‘’ It seems my high jumping was able to get better. I just had to focus as you taught me. I focused what my heart wants right now. So. I can do more now.’’ Clark floated himself inside the apartment as he placed his feet on the ground.’’ I know who’s behind this. It has to be Lex Luthor Jimmy. His assistant was the hologram. That means he’s behind the robot and the crystal but we need to find out what he’s up to. Lois said she can’t go public because he isn’t behind anything murderous intent. So, I think I’ll be paying him a visit in-‘’ Suddenly, a loud knock could be heard at his door. Clark clenched his fists as Jimmy opened the door slowly but Lucy budged in. ‘’ Lucy? What are you doing here?’’ Jimmy asked as she was panting. ‘’ A man kidnapped Lois! I need you to-‘’ Lucy stopped mid-sentenced as she saw Clark standing there.’’ Steel! This man came out of nowhere and kidnapped her! You need to save her!’’ ‘’ Who did this?’’ Clark asked as you could hear the anger in his tone. Lucy caught her breathe. ‘’ He rode a toy plane oddly enough.’’ Lucy explained as Clark’s eyes widened. ‘’ You know who that is?’’ Jimmy asked as Clark nodded. ‘’ The only person to escape me. Winslow aka the Toyman.’’ Clark said. ‘’ You mean the man who has been terrorizing London? Why is he here?’’ Lucy asked as she realized.’’ Luthor must’ve hired him! To distract you and kidnap Lois to scare her off the case but I fear he might kill her.’’ Clark went to the window.’’ Wait! There is something that might help you Steel. He had a wife name Mary.’’ Clark then flew out the window. Clark flew in the sky using his hearing. He held his voice. He could remember it clearly. Clark then flew to a warehouse in the docks. Winslow hummed as he constructed something at a desk as Lois sat there tied up to a chair. She stared with fear. ‘’ Who are you and why did you take me?’’ Lois asked as Winslow just whistled. She looked around. She couldn’t tell where she was. She only just woke up a couple of minutes ago. Winslow turned around and faced her. ‘’ You know Ms. Lane, you remind me so much of my former wife. It’s a shame I’ve been told to kill you.’’ Winslow said as he walked behind her and placed his hands on her shoulders. ‘’ Who told you?’’ She asked shaking as Winslow pat her cheek as he walked back to the desk. A booming noise could be heard outside. ‘’ Strange. It wasn’t raining before.’’ Winslow said as suddenly, as if the sky ripped opened, Clark crashed through the ceiling as he landed right in between of Winslow and Lois. Winslow eyes widened but he smiled.’’ I knew you were coming. I was counting on that!’’ Winslow then grabbed his water gun but Clark bent it. ‘’ Winslow. I don’t want to hurt you.’’ Clark said as Winslow laughed. ‘’ Yet you’ve tried twice now!’’ he yelled as Clark breathed. ‘’ What would Mary say if she saw you like this?’’ Clark asked as Winslow twitched. He started breathing heavily. ‘’ Don’t you DARE MENTION HER NAME!’’ Winslow yelled as he quickly grabbed something off the desk as it was a toy air phone as he pressed on it and launched a sonic wave and blew Clark through the boxes.’’ You don’t know my Mary! She was the best thing to happen to me in this world! You have no idea! I do! I knew what she would say! Because I created her! My perfect doll!’’ Winslow shot another shot in the same area as he turned to Lois and walked up to her.’’ And you! I wasn’t going to kill you because of how you looked like her. But you can blame him for that!’’ he pointed as he was then sent flying in the other direction as Clark pushed her away as he flew. ‘’ Are you okay?’’ Clark asked as he untied Lois. ‘’ Yeah. I guess this is three times you rescue me now.’’ She said as Clark smiled but he held something. They quickly rushed outside and saw Winslow on his plane. ‘’ Next time Steel boy! Next time I will kill her and you!”’ Winslow yelled as he started flying away. ‘’ He’s getting away!” Lois yelled as Clark walked up. ‘’ No he’s not.’’ Clark got in position as he flew into the sky and chased after Winslow. Winslow eyes widened as he turned around and saw Clark flying towards him. ‘’ What?! Impossible!’’ Winslow started flying faster as he started firing his sonic blasts towards him. Clark dodged them and flew faster as he grabbed Winslow from the plane as it crashed into the ground. Winslow started fighting until Clark landed in front of a police station and dropped him off and flew away. The officer quickly arrested him. Clark landed on top of a building as he breathed with relieve. He started laughing. ‘’ I did it. I finally caught him.’’ Clark sighed with happiness as he flew back to Lois who was standing there. He landed right in front of her. ‘’ There must be some way to thank you.’’ Lois said as he stared at Clark. Clark laughed a little. ‘’ You don’t have to thank me. I was just-‘’ Clark was then surprised as Lois kissed him. She stopped and smiled. ‘’ Thank you Man of Steel.’’ She said smiling as Clark laughed a little and flew off. Elsewhere, Jimmy was sitting in front of a computer. He was writing an article. It was about Clark’s alien identity. He stared at it but then pressed delete. ‘’ No Perry. I won’t expose Clark.’’ Jimmy said as he burned the file.’’ I hope this is the only copy you have Perry.’’ Elsewhere, Lucy and Lois hugged and embraced each other as they were both relieved. They soon saw their dad walk in. ‘’ Thank god you’re alright.’’ He said as he hugged them.’’ I will confront Luthor tomorrow.’’ Back at Lexcorp, Lex was walking to his car when he heard something. His window was then destroyed with a laser. ‘’ You know. You need to learn how to sneak up on someone.’’ Lex said as he turned around and saw Clark standing there with arms crossed.’’ So you can fly now. Interesting. I now know to add that to the list of powers. Tell me. Where are you from?’’ Clark glared in silenced. Lex laughed.’’ Cut the tough guy act. I don’t feel threaten by you alien.’’ Clark’s eyes widened a bit. Lex walked up to Clark not scared. ‘’ How?’’ Clark asked as Lex laughed a little. ‘’ Because I’m smart Steel. Why are you here? Mad about me sending Winslow? Please. I could’ve done worst to Lane. At least she knows not to meddle-‘’ Clark suddenly punched his car as it blew up. Luthor wiped the dust away from his face. ‘’ Stop what you’re doing or I will-‘’ ‘’ Or you what? I’m currently with all the cards in hand Steel. None of you have no idea what I have planned. Even then. You can’t prove it because no one would believe you. Lane can’t stop me. Neither can you.’’ Clark suddenly felt a sharp pain in his stomach.’’ Not now or ever.’’ Clark looked down and saw Lex stabbed him with the green crystal. ‘’ You had more..?’’ Clark asked as he cough a little blood. ‘’ Trust me. I discovered more Steel.’’ Lex said as he withdrew the crystal as it was covered in blood as Clark collapsed to his knees.’’ Be luckily I didn’t go for a vital. Let this be a lesson boy.’’ Lex held Clark’s face by the chin.’’ Stay out of my way!’’ Lex then kicked Clark to the ground as he started whistling and walked away. Clark coughed up more blood as he saw Lex walked away. The last thing he saw before passing out was a hand reaching out to him. Clark’s eyes shot opened as he sat up. He was sweating heavily as he laid in his bed. He was back at his farm house, but how? Clark stood up but felt a sharp pain. He looked down and saw his bandage. He walked down the stairs. No one was here. Clark looked around. He walked outside and embraced the sunlight as it felt good. He then saw it. Something written on the tree. He walked up to it and saw only a word. OZ. Whatever or whoever saved Clark, he would figure out, but right now, Clark knew what he had to do. He went to his phone and called Jimmy. ‘’ Jimmy. I think I finally found out what Luthor might be planning. Get Lois and Lucy too. It’s time we come up with a plan.’’

Chapter 7 -Six years ago- A man sat at a wooden table. He was a round fellow wearing a black shirt and blue shorts, brown hair tied up to prevent it from falling, glasses, sweating as his blue eyes can be seen. This man was working on something. It was a human doll, but made of machine. The machine had short blonde hair, soulless blue eyes, white skin, and perfect skin. The man smiled as he put the finishing touches. He soon flicked a switch as the machine’s eyes soon came to life. ‘’ At last…my greatest creation. Mary, are you awake?’’ asked the man as the machine sat up and looked at the man. ‘’ Yes Mr.Schott.’’ the machine spoke as the man stood up cheering. ‘’ You can call me Winslow. At last you’re alive. My greatest accomplishment is realized.’’ Winslow said with excitement as he hugged Mary. -3 years ago- ‘’ You don’t understand how much your inventions are worth. You need to sell your designs and your business to me. Trust me. I can make wonders for them.’’ An unknown man said as Winslow is seen on the phone. He wore a black suit as if he came back from a funeral.’’ I may not understand how much your wife meant to you, but she would wanted you to-‘’ ‘’ Don’t speak as if you knew her! We’re done Dunhill!’’ Winslow yelled as he hanged up the phone. He stood up and picked up something in the darkness. It was the design plans for Mary. He had just lost her in a car accident. His greatest creation and his life love were gone in an instant. He took a look around his workshop. He pondered on what to do. -Present day- Clark was sitting on the sofa as he watched the news of the diner shootout. Jimmy unlocked the door as he entered his apartment. He placed his groceries on the table. ‘’ Man. Perry was pissed because I didn’t have pictures of you. But he shrugged it off when I told him that Lois was there. By the way, have you heard from her?’’ Jimmy asked as Clark shook his head. He was holding the small green crystal in his fingers. ‘’ Jimmy. These guys were pros. They weren’t just shooting this place for the hell of it, they were after someone.’’ Clark said as he held the crystal.’’ And I believe it could be connected to this.’’ ‘’ The crystal? How?’’ Jimmy asked as he put the food away. ‘’ I don’t know, but Lois might know something.’’ Clark said as he put the green crystal away. ‘’ Why you say that?’’ Jimmy asked as he walked up to Clark as he stood up. ‘’ Because when the men arrived, I heard them talking to someone. They said no one makes it out alive, especially the Lane’s.’’ Clark said as he got his hero persona on. ‘’ So that means Lois is up to something and it has got her dip in the sharks.’’ Jimmy concluded as Clark nodded. ‘’ So that means I will be paying Lois a visit as Steel.’’ Clark said ‘’ Actually, that’s not what we’re calling you anymore.’’ Jimmy stated as Clark looked confused. ‘’ Up, up, and away Man of Steel!’’ Jimmy said with excitement as Clark looked at him dumbfounded. ‘’ Don’t ever say that again.’’ Clark said as he jumped off the balcony as Jimmy turned around and got his phone out. ‘’ On my way!’’ He said as he ran out of the apartment. Lois sat on her sofa. She was thinking about the events a couple of days ago…. General Lane sat across his two daughters as they just arrived to his hotel. ‘’ I told you to be careful Lucy and now you got Lois involved?!’’ he yelled as Lois stood up. ‘’ Dad! She offered and I took it. She needed my help.’’ ‘’ Yet look where it got you guys, almost dead!’’ he yelled again as Lucy stood up and gave her dad a glare. ‘’ Look dad. You asked for my help, I needed Lois’s investigator skills. I didn’t know this assignment was this dangerous. If I’ve known before, then I wouldn’t have asked for her help!’’ She yelled as Sam shook his head. ‘’ This is Luthor we’re talking about. I’m playing a heavy game just playing his side.’’ He stated as Lucy looked dumbfounded. ‘’ You sure your trying to play him dad? Or did he already suspect you and has kept you away from his plans?’’ Lucy said as she stormed out of the hotel room as Lois looked back at her father. ‘’ Is this true? You’re working with Lex?’’ Lois asked as Sam gave her a sad look. ‘’ I was assigned in order to figure out his plans.’’ He said as she shook her head and stormed off.’’ Lois! Wait!”’ but it was already too late. She had walked out. Lois opened her eyes to a tap at her balcony window. She looked up and sat up in shock. It was Clark in his hero persona. She quickly got up and opened the window. ‘’ Your him.’’ She said as Clark nodded. ‘’ So your Lois. I saw you the other day and way before.’’ He said as Lois smiled and chuckled. ‘’ I knew it. You are the same person who saved me from the truck.’’ She said as he suddenly gave him a hug. Clark stood shock. ‘’ Thank you.’’ She said as he stood right back.’’ Why are you here?’’ she asked as Clark stared at her. ‘’ Who are you investigating? Those gunmen were there for you and your sister.’’ Clark said as she shook her head. ‘’ I can’t tell you. If I tell you, then they’ll be after you too.’’ Lois said.’’ I can’t live if somebody else died because of me.’’ ‘’ I can’t easily die and you know that.’’ Clark stated as he dug in his pocket and handed her a small green crystal. ‘’ What is this?’’ she asked as Clark sat on the railing. ‘’ That is an unknown material. When I fought that robot two weeks ago, it was being empowered by this crystal and it weakened me. I’m trying to figure out the reasoning for it. Before I fought it.’’ ‘’ You tried saving that woman tied to the tower, but it was a fake right?’’ Lois asked as Clark nodded. ‘’ I believed this woman to be connected to that robot, but the origin of this crystal is also important. If it can weaken me, then I won’t be able to protect this city.’’ Clark said as he put the crystal back in his pocket as Lois realized something. ‘’ Wait. The woman. What did she look like?’’ Lois asked as Clark gave the short description. As Lois typed in stuff her phone.’’ That woman was Mercy Graves.’’ ‘’ Who’s Mercy Graves?’’ Clark asked as Lois looked in horror. ‘’ She’s the assistant to Lex Luthor.’’ Lois revealed as Clark stared in shock. ‘’ So Luthor is behind all of this?’’ Clark asked as Lois nodded. ‘’ That only explains so much. He’s the man I’m investigating, but I can’t go public with this yet.’’ Lois said as she got up. ‘’ Why not?’’ Clark said as she shook her head. ‘’ First we need hard evidence.’’ Lois said as she walked back inside as the news was on.’’ Steel! Look at this!’’ Clark ran in and saw the news. A warehouse that had workers was being held hostage as explosives were reported. Clark quickly jumped out the window. Lois stared in disbelief.’’ That’s no Meta.’’ Clark quickly arrived and crashed through the ceiling of the building. He looked around. ‘’ Whoever is here, you better surrender. You have no idea who you’re messing with.’’ Clark stated as he heard laughter. ‘’ Oh I do. It’s been a long time hasn’t it?’’ Clark’s eyes grew wide as something grabbed onto him. It was a teddy bear, but it exploded upon contact. He flew back and landed on the ground. He stood up and saw him. Winslow walked up clapping as toys of variety surrounded him.’’ Two years has it?’’ he asked. -Two years ago- Winslow stood at his work table. He had finished it. An exploding Teddy Bear. He placed it in a box. He got his phone out. ‘’ Dunhill. I’m sending my designs and everything else in a box. That way it doesn’t get stolen.’’ Winslow said. ‘’ Thank you. You’re going to be a rich man soon.’’ Dunhill said as he hung up. Winslow has discovered Dunhill was responsible for Mary’s death and decided that he needed revenge. A couple of days later, it was reported Dunhill was killed by an unknown explosion. Winslow was glad. It had worked and he had all this money now.’’ Don’t worry Mary. I’ll keep going. I’ll keep going just for you.’’ Winslow said. He had started a criminal career with his new inventions. He had built murder toys and started to terrorize the city until one day, a bearded man showed up in an ally to stop him. ‘’ It ends here Toyman.’’ The man said as Winslow was in a car. He laughed. ‘’ If it isn’t the magic man. Say, you have some interesting powers for a Meta.’’ Winslow said as he pressed a button as several teddy bears launched themselves towards the man as he swiped them away and rushed towards Winslow, but he quickly launched his car towards him as it exploded. Winslow fell to the ground as he was wounded. He laughed. He saw the man stand up barely wounded. ‘’ You’re not going anywhere!’’ the man yelled as he rushed towards him again but stepped on a teddy bear that was on the ground. It exploded as Winslow was thrown back once more as it was next to a propane tank. He stood up wounded and started limping away. ‘’ Hehe, shame. We shall meet again one day, but I need to get back home so I can actually terrorize without you there.’’ He laughed and walked away. -Present day- ‘’ You’re him! Toyman!’’ Clark yelled as Winslow smiled. ‘’ Yes I am. The one and only that got away from you! The one that force you into retirement. Now tell me Steel. What’s worth more? Me or the people who are about to die by my toy train driving at MarkIII?’’ Winslow said as he laughed as Clark glared at him and rushed towards him as Winslow quickly grabbed a water gun out of his coat and sprayed acid towards him. Clark got hit and fell and yelled in pain. He quickly wiped it off but saw Winslow gone. He would not get away this time. Clark quickly ran towards the exit, but then heard something. A train. ‘’ There were never hostages.’’ Clark realized too late as a fast toy train crashed through the warehouse walls and slammed into Clark exploding as Winslow rode a toy airplane. He laughed. ‘’ You see that Mary? I defeated the Steel boy once more. Now, onwards to the meeting point. It’s time for phase two!”’ Winslow quickly flew away as Clark picked up a piece rubble off him. He stared at the sky. He had let Toyman get away once again. Elsewhere, Lex sat in his laboratory as he watched the events occur on television. He was pleased with the results. Mercy walked in with a box being carried behind her by a forklift. Lex got up. ‘’ Were you able you find it and repair it?’’ Lex asked as Mercy nodded. She signaled the men and they opened the crate. ‘’ The Markov device sir.’’ Mercy said as she presented it to Lex. ‘’ Good. Shame they never got rid of the first one when he disabled it. Foolish Queen.’’ Luthor said as he admired it.’’ Now we begin Phase 2 of the project. Now, it’s time to get the next thing.’’ Luthor walked off as Mercy had the machine carried away as Lex looked at some plans that were displayed.’’ Get me in contact with the other members of Cadmus. It’s time.’’ Lex said.

Chapter 6 Clark sat on a swing as it swung from a tree. It’s been two weeks since he told Jimmy his secret. He was at his farmhouse. He hasn’t been here for years. He’s been helping the people as much as he could but he kept pondering in the back of his head. Just who was that woman and why that machine did was able to hurt him. ‘’ Damn it.’’ Clark stood up and walked inside to see Jimmy standing there. ‘’ Oh hey. I was wondering why you brought me here.’’ Jimmy asked as Clark walked past him. ‘’ I need your help in order to discover what other powers I have. Since I’m an alien, I should be able to do more maybe.’’ Clark said as he sat on the sofa. ‘’ Well, maybe some things are just triggered. Like you said your laser beams came out after the metal man attack you, so maybe that’s what we got to do. Expose you to that same situation.’’ Jimmy explained as he pulled out the small green crystal.’’ And figure out this thing.’’ ‘’ Well, for one, I don’t think I’ll be fighting another robot right now and two, maybe I should just train some more. Get in touch with my surroundings. Jimmy, get some wood, let’s set up some dummies in order to practice my heat vision.’’ Clark said as he walked outside again with Jimmy following him. Elsewhere, Lois was sitting in her apartment. She was in her casual clothes as she looked through the file Lucy gave her. All it was were a picture of Lex and his history. Nothing unusual. ‘’ Why is she investigating Luthor, it makes no sense. What did he do?’’ Lois asked herself as ponder through the other notes.’’ Let’s see, born to poor parents and yet was able to become one of the most powerful men in the world. Nothing is really showing on his past. Maybe that’s it? Oh. He has a sister. Maybe she’ll have some answers.’’ Lois grabbed her phone and dialed a number.’’ Yeah, it’s me, I need information on a Lena Luthor.’’ Lex studied the remains of his machine. He heard his doors opened as he saw someone walk in. It was General Lane. He walked up to Luthor. ‘’ You do realize the stunt you pulled only expressed popular opinion towards Steel. What’s your endgame Luthor? Why did you need me to create project Cadmus?’’ Lane asked as Lex still looked at the machine and not at all at Lane. ‘’ You see. This man is interesting. Very interesting. I believe this crystal and this man be of the same origin. Do you want to hear my hypnosis?’’ Lex asked as he grabbed the larger crystal.’’ This mineral was only discovered of course only a couple of weeks ago, yet no element that belongs on the periodic table is in it and then we have him.’’ Lex pulled up the picture of Clark.’’ A Meta. Or so I believed.’’ ‘’ Yes, he’s a Meta. So what?’’ Lane asked as Lex shook his head. ‘’ A Meta only has one power. The Flash has only speed. Firestorm only has fire. The list goes on General. Except for him. He has shown to have more than one power. Super strength, bullet proof skin, super jumps, and now heat vision. This only explains one thing General.’’ Lex stated. Lane looked at him a bit puzzled. ‘’ He’s an alien!’’ Lex explained as he slammed the crystal on the table as he spoke.’’ Just as this very crystal. They are not from this world.’’ Lex stated as he finished his explanation as Lane looked at him. ‘’ I see. That is a lot to take in. So we now have an alien hiding among us.’’ Lane sat down on a nearest chair.’’ Then that makes the capture of him much more important.’’ Lane said as he gave Lex a drive.’’ This has all the names of the individuals you requested for the project. I hope you have use for it. I’ll need to have a talk with Lyla.’’ Lane stood up and walked away. Lex smiled as he grabbed the drive. ‘’ One chess piece has been move. Now it’s time to move the other pawns.’’ Lex said as he walked off. Clark stood in the backyard as the pieces of wood hanged untouched. He panted as he rested on the ground after a few seconds. Jimmy came out as it started to rain. ‘’ How’s it going out here Clark?’’ Jimmy asked as he walked up and stood beside Clark. Clark looked up and stood up. ‘’ I can’t get my heat vision to come out.’’ Clark said as he focused his eyes on the targets but nothing came out.’’ I guess I might have to get emotional again. Dang it. Here I thought I would be able to train some more.’’ Clark said as he walked back in the farmhouse. He browsed the pictures hanging on the wall as he walked pass them. ‘’ You seem really happy in these pictures’’ Jimmy said as he observed Clark.’’ I was never with my real parents. My parents were drunks. So I was taken out of that house and moved around a lot. I became a reporter in order to find my parents again but to no luck.’’ Jimmy said as he sat down.’’ Maybe you should focus on that. Your memories of your family.’’ Jimmy said as Clark held a picture. It was a picture of him standing in between his parents. ‘’ Your right.’’ Clark said as he walked out. The sunlight started emerging out of the clouds as Clark felt it. He felt stronger as he embraced the warm glow. He then closed his eyes and started focusing on his memories. The day his family celebrated his graduation. Tears started falling down his face as his eyes lids started glowing as he opened them as his heat vision came out. Destroying all three of them. Clark smiled as he wiped his face. ‘’ I did it…mom, dad, I did it.’’ Clark said as he smiled. Lois stood in front of a grave in the middle of the graveyard. She was taken to the grave of Lena Luthor. She ponder her notes. She took out a file as she sat on a bench. ‘’ Died in a mysterious accident. Strange. Why?’’ Lois kept looking as she pondered her thoughts. She kept looking until she noticed a black car pass by. She knew for a fact this graveyard was closed. She got up and quickly ran back to her car.’’ I think I’m being followed.’’ She got her phone out.’’ Lucy. I need you to meet me somewhere. I’ll text you the address. Be on a lookout.’’ Lois hanged up and quickly got out of the graveyard. Lois sat in a diner as she waited for Lucy. The diner was busy this time of day. That’s why she picked it. Nobody would bother her here. She then saw Lucy walk in. Lucy sat across from her. ‘’ Why did you want me here?’’ she asked as Lois handed her back the folder. ‘’ I investigated like you asked. I saw some irregulars in his history. He somehow rose to power through unknown means and there’s no trace on his parents and his only relative besides them is his sister which is shown to be dead. That’s what I’m trying to get at Lucy. Lex is up to something.’’ Lois said as she didn’t even notice Clark and Jimmy enter the diner as well. ‘’ Why here Jimmy?’’ Clark asked as Jimmy giggled. ‘’ It’s my favorite place to eat and why not this place to celebrate your achievement?’’ Jimmy said as he sat the bar top along with Clark. Lois and Lucy continued talking as outside movement was seen. Three SUVs parked outside as men with ski masks got out holding semi-automatic guns. ‘’ We arrived.’’ One of the men said as he and the men got ready. ‘’ Then leave no one alive. Especially the Lane’s.’’ a mysterious voice said on the other end. As everyone continued to their normal business. Clark heard them with his super hearing. ‘’ Jimmy. I’ll be right back. You should duck.’’ Clark said as he sped walk to the restroom as Jimmy looked in confusion as suddenly, the men kicked down the door and started opening fire. ‘’ Quick! Get down!’’ Lucy quickly tackled Lois to the ground and grabbed her pistol out of her side and started firing back as the other men started firing back as Jimmy was seen crawling and saw Lois. ‘’ Lois?!’’ he called out as Lois motioned for him to get to safely. The men had Lucy pinned down. ‘’ Shit. I’m getting empty!’’ Lucy said as she took out another person until the wall exploded. There stood Clark in his hero attire. The men turned and quickly firing at him to no effect. Clark quickly rushed towards them and punched them away. That’s when he saw one of the men point their rifle at a family. Clark focused as his heat vision destroyed the rifle. The man stood in fear as Clark punched him through the wall. The other two men ran back to their car and started driving away. Clark quickly jumped out of the building and gave chase. ‘’ Is everyone okay?’’ Lucy called out as she stood up and saw some people down. She got her phone out.’’ I need emergency services here quickly! We got wounded!’’ Lucy said as she scanned the diner for anymore shooters. Jimmy got to Lois. ‘’ Who were those guys?’’ he asked as Lois shook her head. She had a feeling on why they were here. Lois stood up as Jimmy got his phone out and started taking pictures. Elsewhere, Clark ran after the car as they drove. ‘’ Shit! No one said Steel was going to be there!’’ the driver said as the other one got a rocket launcher ready. ‘’ That’s why we have this.’’ The man opened the back door and pointed it at Clark.’’ Surprise!’’ the man yelled as he launched the missile at Clark who got hit and crashed through a building.’’ Now drive!’’ the man yelled as the driver floored it. Clark stood up brushing off the dust as he saw them get away. He quickly ran back to the diner to check on everyone. That’s where he saw Lois make eye contact with him. He walked up to her. ‘’ Are you okay?’’ he asked as Lois stared at her savior. She knew this man was the same one who saved her weeks ago. ‘’ Yeah. Thank you. If you hadn’t shown up, then I would’ve been killed along with my sister and co-worker.’’ Lois said as she pointed out Jimmy who was taking pictures and Lucy who was on the phone. ‘’ It’s why I’m here. Until next time. Try to stay out of trouble.’’ Clark said as he jumped away. Jimmy walked up to her. ‘’ You know, maybe we should have an actually name for him.’’ Jimmy said as Lois nodded. ‘’ Yeah. Man of Steel sounds perfect.’’ Lois said as she walked towards Lucy.’’ Luc, I know why they were here.’’ ‘’ Me too. That’s why dad wants to meet with us.’’ Lucy said as she walked towards her car as Lois followed. Jimmy’s phone started ringing. ‘’ Hello? Oh. Right away Perry. I’ll be right there.’’ Jimmy said as he walked off as Clark stood on top of a building overlooking everyone. ‘’ I need to find out what happened here. Maybe it has connection to the mystery woman. This was not random.’’ Clark said as he jumped away. Elsewhere, the two man stood in a warehouse waiting. They barely managed to get away. That’s when they heard footsteps. ‘’ Look boss. We didn’t know Steel was gonna be there.’’ One of them said as the figure turned out to be Lex. He then grabbed a gun and shot the man. ‘’ Sigh. When you can’t get things done so you have to do it yourself.’’ Luthor said as he pistol whipped the other one. ‘’ We tried boss.’’ ‘’ Trying? I needed you to succeed. Now Lane will keep investigating. I needed both of them dead!’’ Lex said as he rubbed the gun on the side of his head.’’ I guess I have to resort to greater measures.’’ Luthor said as he shot the other man. He turned and saw Mercy walking up to him. ‘’ You didn’t have to kill them.’’ She said as Lex shrugged. ‘’ Less mouths to worry about leaking information. I’ve worked too hard on this project. Cadmus needs to continue to the next phase. Now, we have to worry about the Lane’s. I guess I need a talk with the General to get them in line.’’ Lex then pulled out his phone and made a call.’’ Yes. I know who you are. It’s time to come out and play once more. You should still have your collection. I’ll send you anything you need. Toyman.’’

Chapter 5 Krypton. A planet that lies thousands of light years outside of our galaxy. Two moons surround the planet as a red giant is the star it orbits. The planet consists of a kingdom of ruling class families. Cities stretch a far across this once great planet. The once blue skies were now a definite orange. After years of draining the resources, Krypton has starting to become unstable, but only a few know of this as the ruling class believes it to be false. In the city of Kandor, the main capital, inside of a station with a spaceship, two individuals talk inside. Soon, the light turns on automatically. It is Jor-El and Lara-El. They held each other as they continue speaking. '' It's the only way Lara. Krypton is doom. It's certain now we cannot save it. In order to do so, we must send him away, before it is too late.'' Jor stated as he held Lara. '' I know. Its just, how can the others not believe. Are we truly the only family that believes among the mass?'' Kara asked as she stepped away to another room. Jor went to the ship. It's the same ship that brought Clark. He started entering numbers. Kara soon returned with something in her arms. It was their child. Jor walked up.'' We haven't even named him.'' Kara said sadly as she held their child. '' Ka. His name will be Ka. Son of El.'' Jor said as he held their child and placed him in the pod. Soon, an explosion occurred at the door. Jor quickly turned.'' Lara! Upload the data now and send him away!'' Lara quickly ran to the computer as the smoke cleared as two men walked in. Jor quickly grabbed something off the wall and turned it into a sword. '' Jor-El. In the name of Krypton's court, you are arrested for treason.'' one of the men said as they wore krypton armor. '' Zod. Please don't do this.'' Jor-El said as he held the sword. The man's helmet came off as it slide off into the armor. Zod had short black hair, white skin, green eyes, and a scar on his face that ran between his right eye. '' You think I have a choice Jor? The last thing I want is to arrest my only friend.'' Zod said as he motioned his partner. The other one's helmet came off the same way. '' Please brother.'' the unknown man said as Jor-El shook his head. '' No Zor. I will not. You no longer deserve the name of El. I hereby cast you out of this family.'' Jor said as he quickly rushed towards the two as he clashed blades with the two.'' Now Lara!'' Lara quickly pressed a button. The two soldier's looked up as the ship started flying towards the ceiling as it opened. As the two soldier's were distracted, Kara quickly blasted the two away with a rifle as it shot blue beams at them. Jor quickly hugged Kara.'' Do not worry my love. Our hopes and dreams will follow him.'' Jor was then tossed away as he dropped his sword. He groaned as his widened as the last thing he remembered was Zor piercing his wife with a sword. Jor-El's eyes slowly opened up as he was chained against a wall. He was in a prison cell. He looked up and saw Zod looking at him. He tried freeing himself but found himself that he couldn't. '' You! Zod! You crossed the line! Killing my wife?!'' Jor yelled as Zod formed fists beside him. '' I had no choice! You think I wanted to?! She broke the law Jor! You, a ruling class, should know better that no one is above the law! Even the family that made them!'' Zod yelled right back. Zor walked in.'' What is it?'' '' The council is ready for him.'' Zor said as he glared at Jor before leaving. Zod motioned for the door to close. '' Jor. He wants to kill you. Not only for disowning him from the family, but for breaking the one law known to all. Betraying your own kind.'' Zod opened the cell and cuffed Jor and walked him towards the council room. As Zod opened the chamber doors, Jor saw the 11 figures sitting in their chairs. These were the other 11 households that ruled Krypton. Jor was one of them until his recent events. The center figured motioned Jor to come forward. Zod pushed him forwards. '' Jor-El, head of El. Do you know why you have been brought before us?'' the man asked. Jor glared at all of them. '' No. I do not.'' Jor stated as a woman stood up from her chair. '' You know why. For conspiracy against your own kind. That is the worse of all here. You betrayed us! Sending off your child across the sea of stars! For what?!'' the woman yelled. '' So he can be free! Don't you see?! This planet is about to explode! We exhausted our resources!'' '' What did you expect us to do Jor?'' the man asked. '' To look to the stars! Like the ones before us! We used to be stretch across multiple star systems, but now, we are nothing but insects on a dying planet!'' '' You don't know when to keep your mouth shut! This planet isn't dying! You are a liar and a traitor! Zod! Take him away!'' the man yelled as Zod took Jor away. As the doors shut behind them, Zod took off Jor's restraints. '' Look, I know you may not forgive me for ordering Zor for killing Lara. I don't seek it. I'm giving you a chance. Help me overthrow this council. We can save our race.'' Zod said as Jor felt his wrists and stared at Zod. '' And then what? What families surivie? Who has the right to choose this? You? No. I will honor the man you once were Zod, but not this monster you have become.'' Jor said as he punched Zod in the face. Zod quickly kicked him across the hallway. He then pressed a button as the room behind them exploded, killing whoever was inside. '' We could've saved them!'' Zod yelled as he started fist fighting Jor. Jor quickly gained the upper hand by grabbing a sword from the wall and inflicting a wound across his chest. Zod scream in agony as Jor quickly stabbed him. '' I may can't find Zor right now, but I can at least stop your coup.'' Jor said as he kicked Zod away, with the sword still within. Jor quickly ran towards the communication room, passing the guards as no one knows what's happening as Zod loyalists attempt to take control. Jor opened the doors as he saw what he needed. He quickly typed in a message. '' Attention all of Krypton. This is Jor-El. Head of the El family. Hear my pleas. A coup is being attempted by Zor, forner El and the now decreased General Zod. The planet as we speak is dying and no idea when it will explode, but hear me out. Get off this planet as quickly as you can! Before-'' Jor's message was cut short as he was impaled by a sword. Jor looked behind and saw his brother Zor. '' Goodbye Jor. I will find your son. He will die by my hands!'' Zor extract his blade and walked off as Jor collapsed to the ground closing his eyes. He quickly opened them as he heard an earthquake. He struggled to get up and noticed volcanoes coming out of the ground. '' It's begun..'' Jor quickly walked as fast as he could to a transport. He quickly flew to the station. He overlooked as many attempted to flew but couldn't. No one believed his message. He was out of time. He quickly landed on the ground. He stumbled out and walked inside and saw Lara's dead body still there. He fell on his knees and hugged her body close.'' I'm so sorry Lara. Ka. I hope you remember us. I left a clue in your pod. Be better then us. Show the planet I'm sending you to..'' He coughed up blood.'' To not make the same mistakes we did..'' Jor held Lara as the planet soon exploded. In space, over the planet was a Kryptonian spaceship. On the bridge stood Zor as he had personal preparing the ship. He walked up to the window and stared at the remains of his former planet. He looked to a soldier. '' Trace the route Ka's pod took. Find it at all cost. We shall find him. We will.'' Zor turned around and walked off inside the ship. He walked until he saw a comatose Zod.'' Do not worry General. We shall have our revenge soon. Even if it takes us years, we shall find him.''

So the next chapter is coming, just trying to decide which story to post. I'm either thinking a childhood flashback to Clark's childhood or visiting Krypton and how he arrived. Let me know what ya think guys. Your thoughts truly help me.

Chapter 4 It's been a week since Clark has been working at the Daily Planet. Lois has been working him to the bone. Clark rushes to the building as he's running late. He passes an unknown woman as he reaches the elevator. The unknown woman stands next to him. '' In a hurry aren't we?'' the woman says as Clark turned to her. Her black hair was short and ended at her shoulders as she wore a black business suit with a black tie and white undershirt. She looked at his name tag as he was still new.'' You must be the new boy Lois told me about.'' '' Huh? You know Lois?'' Clark asked as the lady nodded. She snicked a bit. '' The name's Lucy. I'm Lois's sister. I'm from Gotham, but I came to check on her after he little accident.'' Lucy said as she shook Clark's hand as the doors opened. '' Clark, I'm going to need you to-'' Lois's words stopped in mid sentence as she saw Lucy.'' Lucy! Oh my god!'' Lois gave her sister the biggest hug.'' Clark, you met my sister. Funny how you met her.'' Lois said as she giggled. Suddenly, Jimmy came through the other doors. '' Guys! You need to check this out!'' Jimmy said as he turned on the television as it showed a woman tied on the top of the tallest building in the city. The woman screamed for help as helicopters flew around. There was no place for someone to help her. Clark quickly used this time to slip away. He rushed towards the bathroom after grabbing his bag. He quickly changed his outfit and rushed out the window. Clark jumped across every building he found until he made it to the building. He grabbed onto the pole and slid down to the woman. '' It's okay. I got you.'' Clark said as he reached for the woman, but couldn't grab her. Suddenly, she started laughing. '' Got you.'' the woman disappeared as it was a hologram and the pole exploded. Clark was sent towards the ground as he crashed into a building. He groaned as he sat up. He rubbed his head. He looked around. '' What was that?'' Clark asked himself until something hit him in the face. He crashed into a couple of crates. He stood up until he saw something. That's when he saw it. A machine. A robot skeleton. He was grey with a green power circle in the center. The robot quickly rushed towards him,but Clark caught the punch. He quickly punched the robot and it was sent flying. Clark panted as he felt something. He felt dizzy. He shook his head and rushed towards the robot. The robot quickly stood back up and punched Clark back. Clark stood out again. He started getting tired. Whatever what was going on, Clark had no idea. '' It's a shame. Your suppose to be strong Mr.Steel.'' the robot said as it had a female voice. The same voice from the hologram lady. The robot turned it's right hand into a machine gun and started firing onto Clark. Clark shielded himself with his arms as he was bullet proof. Clark knew he couldn't win this with fists. That's when he felt his eyes tingled. '' Get back!'' Clark yelled as he started firing lasers from his eyes towards the robot, causing it to explode. Clark panted as he fell back. Sirens blaring. Water dripped from the broken pipe that hung from the ceiling as Clark's eyes shot opened. He sat up as he recovered. His vision was blurred as he walked away as sirens blared louder. He soon tumbled out of a window onto a dumpster. That's when he barely remembered as a hand reached out to him. '' Dammit!'' a woman's voice yelled as Lex was sitting in a chair in his lab. Soon, a pair of doors opened as Mercy came in.'' He destroyed Metallo sir.'' Mercy said as Lex was rolling a ball in his fingers. '' Interesting. From the results, we did not expect him to have heat vision, but did you notice something Mercy?'' Lex asked as he showed the video.'' He started acting strange when fighting our project. We need to figure the reason for this.'' Lex said as he stood up.'' Where are we at with phase 2?'' '' We reached out to your desired clients, and only one answered back. It seems they need more persurain in order for them to join Project Cadmus sir.'' Mercy said as she sighed. '' Now now, these things take time. When I was apart of Tempest years ago, Malcolm taught me something and it was if things had to be taken care of with your own hands, then do them. Sadly, he's dead now. Now, shall we begin investigating on why Steel was feeling effects from Metallo shall we?'' Lex said as he grabbed his lab coat and put it on. Clark felt something warm as he woke up on an unknown sofa. His body felt numb still. He moved his hands and found a warm cloth on his forehead. He sat up rubbing his head. '' I didn't think you'll wake for another couple of hours.'' Clark turned in alarm as he saw Jimmy staring at him.'' Easy. I'm not going to hurt you Clark.'' Jimmy said as Clark's eyes widened. '' How did-'' '' It wasn't hard. I remembered seeing you and noticed something. It was when you were gone when Perry was calling roll call. I was the only one who noticed you going to the restroom and never came out. Don't worry man, your secret is safe with me.'' Jimmy explained. '' Your the one who took the picture of me at the bank.'' Clark said as Jimmy nodded. '' Funny enough, Perry asked me to get a picture of you and luckily enough, I did and now I'm a reporter too.'' Jimmy said as he offered a glass of water to Clark as he took and drank.'' By the way, I found this in your clothes.'' Jimmy reached in his pocket and took out a little green shard.'' This was in your shirt. This doesn't look like a diamond.'' '' It's the same color as the robot.'' Clark said as he drank some more. Jimmy stood up. '' I can help you. It looks like you'll need some help. By the way, name's Jimmy. Nice to meet you Clark.'' Jimmy extended his hand as Clark shook it. '' I guess I have no choice but to accept your help Jimmy.'' Clark said as he smiled. Elsewhere, Lucy and Lois were drinking at a bar. They were sitting at the bar top as they spoke. '' So what brings you back home Lucy?'' Lois asked. '' Dad asked me to. He wanted me to keep an eye on you since he had to return to Washington.'' '' I don't need looking after.'' Lois said as she took another drink. '' I know you don't, but it's nice to be apart of sister's life a bit. So, how's that story coming?'' '' It's going alright. Perry has proof so I'm going to post it soon. By the way, how's the military going?'' Lois asked as she placed her empty cup on the counter top. '' It's fine. I'm going to level with you Lois, I'm actually here on a top secret mission.'' Lucy said as Lois looked surpised. '' On what?'' Lois asked as Lucy looked around. '' To investigate Lex Luthor.'' Lucy said as she dug in his purse and gave a folder to Lois.'' This is all the info I have right now, I need your help. I need you to get to Lex. Find out what I need.'' Lucy said as she finished her drink. '' Why me Lucy?'' Lois asked as Lucy stood up. '' Because who else? Dad won't so I'll need your help. Just be careful.'' Lucy said as she walked away and exited the bar. Lois opened the folder and some different type of documents. As Lucy walked out of the bar, a black BMW vehicle quickly followed her. Lois stood up and paid for the tap and walked out towards home, not knowing what she was getting herself into. Clark stood on Jimmy's apartment roof as he breathed. Jimmy appeared behind him. '' So, what now Clark?'' Jimmy asked as Clark shrugged. '' Whatever that robot was, this feels like it's part of a bigger game. I'm glad I have your help Jimmy because I feel like this is just a tiny piece of the puzzle. That is why, I need to train harder. Find out what else I can do. I just learned I can shoot lasers through my eyes. What else am I capable of doing?'' Clark asked as he looked up. '' Aren't you a Meta? Shouldn't you only have one type of powers?'' Jimmy asked as Clark shook his head. '' I'm an alien Jimmy. I'm not from this world.'' Clark said as he revealed his secret to the first person.

Chapter 3 '' It has been a week since this mysterious new hero has appeared in Metropolis. He has saved people from a collapsing building and many other heroic deeds. Who is this man? Some say he's the same individual that saved reporter Lois Lane last week-'' The television was turned off as Perry White was watching it. No one has been able to get a picture of Clark doing his deeds. He turned around in his chair and was facing a man. He had brown hair that was gelled to be sticking up, white skin, brown eyes, black shirt, brown over jacket, blue jeans, freckles on his cheeks, and lastly a camera around him. '' Mr.Jimmy Oslen correct?'' Perry asked he flipped through his notes. Jimmy straighten out and cough a little. '' Uh yes sir! I've been with this company for a couple years taking pictures. It's actually an honor to meet you sir. I'm glad you noticed me!'' Jimmy said as he laughed a little. Perry rolled his eyes. '' I need pictures of this man. It's said you been able to take impossible pictures and I'm surprised. To be able to catch a picture of The Flash? Impressive. Look, get me pictures of this man and I'll make you a reporter.'' Perry offered as he stood up.'' The Daily Planet is dire of catching up with the rest of this country. First Star City had The Hood, then Central had the Streak, and lastly Gotham has rumor appearances of a demon. Get me pictures of this man so we can get on the radar.'' '' Yes sir!'' Jimmy nodded in agreement as he shook hands with Perry and left the office. He felt joyful as he finally had another big shot. He got into the elevator and noticed Lois Lane next to him.'' Oh hi Ms.Lane.'' Lois turned her head. '' Hi. I just saw you leave Perry's office, what was that for?'' Lois asked as Jimmy smiled even bigger. Not only did he get a task from Perry, he was now talking to Lois. '' He offered me a reporter job if I got pictures of the super man.'' Jimmy said as Lois chuckled. '' That doesn't sound like a nice name for him. Maybe something else. Nice seeing you.'' Lois said as she exited the elevator. Jimmy ran out of the building to get started. Lois walked until she met with someone. Her father.'' Hi dad.'' Lois said as she hugged him.'' Where were you?'' '' I had an important meeting. Nothing to worry about. Besides, I needed to make sure you were alright.'' Lane said as he walked with her. '' I'm alright. Just trying to figure out how to find out my savior. Perry said if I did, I could write about him. Funny enough he's trying to get pictures of the other man going around. Do you think these two could be the same person?'' Lois asked as Lane looked at his daughter. '' I'm not sure Lois. Just try and be careful. Nothing ends well when a hero appears in a city. The question shouldn't be who he is, it's when the terrorist attack going to strike.'' Lane said as him and Lois walked into a restaurant to have lunch. Inside a laboratory, Lex had a crystal on top of a table connected with a machine. He had been studying the crystal carefully. He grabbed a metal knife and starting cutting it, but the knife broke. He tossed it aside as it landed next to different broken sharp objects. Lex ran his hand through his hair as he got out a tape recorder. '' Test number 102, it seems this mineral is uncuttable with any sharp object. I can now conclude this mineral to be outside of our planet. Going to the next phrase with laser experiments.'' Lex stopped the recorder and placed it back in his pocket. '' You've been at this for days. Why not relax?'' A woman said as she walked up as Lex turned around. She had long blonde hair turned up in a ponytail, white skin, blue eyes, and wore a black business suit. '' Hello Mercy. I didn't expect you to come down here.'' Lex said as he stood up. Mercy was his personal assistant. '' Well I had to check on you. You've been down here this whole time Mr.Luthor.'' Mercy said as she stood there. Lex walked past her. '' This crystal is the answer. I believe it to be true. This can accelerate the project. I tried doing it two years ago and didn't get the results close I wanted to. With this, I can finally get what I want. I can finally step outside of my father's shadow and joint the front of ruling men.'' Lex said as Mercy stood by him. '' And I'll support you as I have sir.'' Mercy said as she put her hands behind her back. Lex smiled. '' Good because I have a mission for you Mercy.'' Clark stood in his building. He soon started boxing in the air. He knew since he learned of his powers, he might go up against Meta-humans. He breathed and kept going. His punches were strong, he knew that. He just needed to learn how to fight and how to control them. He pictured himself to go up against the Green Arrow. He quickly lost. He stood up and tried again and again, but each one ended in failure. He stood up once more and walked to sit down. '' I need to learn this. If I don't, then how can I protect people?'' Clark said as he saw the news. It was boring. He then started hearing something. He had forget he has super hearing as well. He heard someone in trouble. He quickly donned on his costume and ran out the door, heading to the back. People were on the ground as the Royal Flush gang as started robbing the bank. They had machine guns and masks on. One was grabbing the money into the bag. '' Hurry! We don't have that much time!"' one of them said as the bagging one continued. Then, Clark crashed through the roof and onto the ground. He stood up as everyone stared at him.'' Shit!'' The man shot his gun at Clark who got hit and fell down. '' Yes! I did it! I killed him! Take that!'' the man yelled as he turned away.'' Hurry up!'' he yelled as the bagging one dropped his crash as he was pointing behind him.'' What?'' The man turned around and saw Clark standing there. The bullets didn't even pierce through his skin. '' That was my favorite shirt'' Clark said as he grabbed the gun and crushed it. He quickly punched the man in the face as the others surrendered.'' That's more like it fellows. Now, lets wait-'' Clark turned around and saw Jimmy taking a picture. Jimmy was there to withdraw cash when the robbery started. '' It's you. You saved us.'' A woman said as Clark looked around. Jimmy smiled with joy. Clark quickly escaped through the same hole as the police arrived as he landed in a ally. He panted. He never had a group of people surround him like that. He started walking back to the street. That's when he noticed he didn't have a disguise. He looked around and saw a pair of glasses on the ground. He quickly put them on his face. He saw a puddle of water and looked. He didn't even look like himself anymore. He took off his cape and changed his shirt with a random on the ground as he walked out. Clark was finally able to move around as he please now. He decided to actually get a new set of clothes but knew he needed a job first. That's when he bumped into her. Lois. She looked at Clark. '' Why hello there. Where you of to such a hurry?"' Lois asked as she studied Clark.'' You look like you need a job. How about you come on the Daily Planet as my assistant?'' Lois asked as Clark came up with an idea. Not only would he be able to save people, but he would be able to do without anybody questioning where he would be. '' Sure. I'll like to take your offer.'' Clark said as he smiled. He followed Lois to the Daily Planet's building. Elsewhere, Lex sat in his office on the top floor of Lexcorp. He soon received a phone call. '' Hello?'' Lex answered as he laid back in his chair. '' It's me Luthor. Lane.'' the other side answered as Lex smiled.'' Turn on the news.'' Lex stood up and turned on the television as he saw the photograph taken by Jimmy has started trending.'' This is the man that saved my daughter. He doesn't seem to be normal. I'll take you up on your offer Lex. Lets start Project Cadmus.'' Lane said as Lex smiled. '' Excellent General. We start our first project. Starting with Project Metallo.'' Luther said as he hung up and stood up and faced the open glass window that overlooked the entire city.'' Now, we can begin.''

Chapter 2 Water dripped from a glass as an older gentleman slipped out of a cup. He wore a brown trench coat, black hat that covered his face, wrinkles as he appeared elderly. He was day drinking as if waiting for someone. The bar was dark as no one but the bartender was in there. Soon, the door opened and came in a man. He had semi-long red hair that stopped at his shoulders. He wore a black business suit with a red tie, brown eyes, and white skin. He held a wrapped up item. He approached the gentleman as the bartender went in the back. '' Why hello General Lane. Thanks for meeting me here.'' the man said as he sat across him. He placed the wrapped item on top of the table. Lane looked up and took another slip from the drink.'' I understand you want me to skip straight to the point correct?'' '' Look Luther. The only reason I agreed to meet you was because you said you had a game changing discovery. What is it?'' the general asked as he was impatient. Lex unwrapped the item as a green crystal could be seen. '' This general. This is a new mineral found in the arctic. My research team discovery it a couple weeks ago. I decided to check it out myself. I never seen anything like this before.'' Lex said as he handed the crystal to Lane. He studied. '' What is it for? What can we possibly use this for?'' Lane asked. Lex smiled. '' What if it this is the answer we have been looking for? The answer to the Meta problem. If A.R.G.U.S can't figure a solution, then we can. If we partnered up of course.'' Lex stated as he wrapped up the crystal. Lane stared at Lex. '' Let me think over it Luther. Besides, I have my own worries.'' the general said as he left a couple bucks on the table. He started walking out. '' Be careful general, what if a god were to appear? What would you do then?'' Lex asked as the general walked up as Lex stared at the wrapped item.'' This will change everything. Now I can start my project.'' Clark stood in front of a strange aircraft. His father right next to him. It was the spacecraft that brought Clark to Earth years ago. Clark ran his hand on it as he felt it. '' This is it son. This vessel carried you here. Me and your mother were driving home and then we saw you crash land in the fields next to us. Interesting enough, when we got the craft to the farm, we expected the government to show up, but they never did. Your the answer Clark. The answer if we're alone in this universe.'' '' I don't want to be. Can't I just keep being your son?'' Clark asked tearing up. His father quickly hugged him close. '' You are my son Clark. No matter what, but out there, you have another family with a different name. It's up to you, even if it takes you the rest of your life, to find out why they sent you here.'' His father said as he held Clark closely. Clark opened his eyes as he was in a taxi. He was remembering this memory of his father. One of the last talks he gave Clark before dying in a sinkhole accident five years ago, He soon arrived at a building. He paid the taxi driver and went inside the building. There was a computer screen hooked up to a computer, a map of the city, a big space for training, and lastly, a suit. Clark set this building up a year ago when he wanted to try the hero business, but lost the inspiration because a man escaped him. He walked up and saw it. His uniform. A simply blue shirt with the S symbol and a red cape. '' Well, a good time is good as any. Being exposed to the world now, I might as well start again.'' Clark said as he walked up to the mirror. He grabbed his razor as started getting rid of his beard. He soon had a clean face. He stared at himself. He breathed. He soon got dressed. He wore his S shirt and cape with pride. He had no need for a mask. '' When you decide what kind of man you want to be, this world is going to change, for good or bad.'' his father's words echoed in his head. '' I miss you guys. I swear I'll do right by ya.'' Clark ran out the building with speed and jumped with grace on top of nearest building. He stared at the city as he was on the outskirts of Metropolis. Clark knew what he had to do.'' First, I will save a couple people and then.'' Clark looked to the sky.'' I will find out why I'm here. That is my mission.'' Clark said as he jumped towards the city again. ( Authors note: I know what it looks like, but the only powers he has right now is super strength. He has yet to learn how to fly, ice breathe, or heat vision. He'll get those soon. Wouldn't be right to start it off with him knowing everything. This just begins the story I'm glad I'm able to write. I took a little inspiration from Zack Snyder's take on Superman because I really enjoyed how he told his backstory and really couldn't think any better way to tell it.)

Authors note: Hello. I've returned once more with another story. Sorry about my previous story. I just couldn't get the details correctly aligned as I wanted. The vision I wanted to bring to words just couldn't come out right. I did mention about another story and here it is. I've put a lot of thought into this. This one has been my main focus even when I was writing my other story, So here it is. Hope you all like it. Allow me to introduce my take on Superman, but set in the arrow-verse continuity. For disclosure, I do not own any of these characters or story lines I draw inspiration from. This work is meant for fan-fiction only. Chapter 1 '' I was sent here for a reason. I learned about my powers since I was young. This world is filled with people with gifted powers as it is. How do you think they will react to someone like me?'' The birds sang little songs as they flew in the sky. The city was Metropolis. A peaceful city. Low crime rate, low employment, and lastly, the home of the greatest paper in the world, The Daily Planet. The birds soon landed on a tree as the leaves fell and hovered until they rested onto the chest of a sleeping man. This man had a beard around his face. He had white skin, blue sleeping eyes, semi-long black hair, a red shirt, blue jeans, and a hat that covered half of his face. This man was Clark Kent. He sat up and brushed the leaves off his chest. He enjoyed nature. He stood up and walked out of the shade of the tree. He was then exposed to the sunlight. For some reason, he always enjoyed this warmness. He felt strong. The wind blew across the park he rested in. The leaves soon passed him once more.... The leaves landed in a corn field as a young Clark Kent ran across it. He wore a red cape as he pretended to fly. Outside of the cornfield stood two figures. Jonathan and Martha Kent. His beloved parents. He turned and waved at them as they waved back. The leaves blew once more.... Landing once again on Clark as he enjoyed the memory. He started walking through the park. He has been away from home for 2 years. He walked outside of the park into the busy streets of the city. He shut his eyes as he cringed a bit. He was hearing everything, He covered his ears and quickly focused. Soon, he was able to make it go away. He sighed. '' I'm never going to get use to this.'' Clark whispered to himself and he placed his hands in his pockets as he walked through the busy crowd. He stopped at a electonics store window as he saw the news play. The screen wasn't showing anything but the audio worked fine. '' This is Vicky Vale with channel 52. I'm reporting on the events of Oliver Queen being outed as the Green Arrow. A picture recently showed up and what it looks like seems to be Mr.Queen unmasked as the vigilante. Speculation has been called in order as Queen was outed as The Hood 5 years prior...'' Clark walked away. He had heard of Oliver for years. Especially when he returned from the dead. He shook his head as he didn't care for that stuff. He soon stopped at nearby Jitters coffee. That's where he saw her. Lois Lane. He saw her long brown hair tied up in a bun, her brown business suit that matched, her blue eyes, phone to her ear, and coffee in the other. Soon, she walked out. Straight passed him. Clark reached out a bit, but retreated his hand. He couldn't. '' Hello?'' a voice called out as Clark opened his eyes. He saw Lois standing across from him. It was his second interview at the daily planet and he blocked the elevator.'' I kinda need to use this.'' Lois said as Clark turned to the side. '' Oh sorry. Just nervous so I froze.'' Clark said as he laughed a little and rubbed the back of his hand.'' I'm Clark, and you are?'' '' Lois. Lois Lane. Reporter.'' Clark opened his eyes and saw her gone. He quickly looked around. He needed to talk to her again. He quickly pushed through the crowd to find her until he saw it. On top of the road, an 18 wheeler was coming down extremely fast. The crowd was stunned as a woman tripped in the middle of the street. That's where he saw. It was Lois. Clark quickly ran with superhuman speed and landed right in front of her as he crashed into the 18 wheeler. Saving her. She lowered her arm and saw Clark standing over her. He was unharmed from the truck. Everyone quickly started taking pictures of Clark. He helped Lois up. '' Thank you. My heel broke because I started running late for my job and then this truck. Wait! How are you not hurt?!'' Lois asked. He was surronded by the crowd. Clark felt uneasy as he quickly ran from the people and hid in a ally way as he finally was able to stop. His breathed was quick. He sat down. '' I need to stop. I can't let the world find out about me. Why am I liked this?'' Clark asked himself. He stood up as he heard sirens and quickly walked away. He always had the heart to save people. Now, he has exposed himself in a major way. Lois quickly ran into the editors room. Perry White looked up. His wrinkled white skin, blue eyes, black hair with grey in it, and lastly, his business suit. '' Lane. What are you doing here? I expected you to go straight home.'' Perry stated as he stood up. Lois shook her head. '' I need to run this story Perry. That man. He saved him. I think he's a meta-'' '' I'm going to stop you there. How can you be sure? All the Meta's are in Central City. Besides, I think West already beat you to a story of the impossible.'' '' No, not like this. Perry. I think I have something here. Please let me run this story.'' '' Unless you have more sources or more proof of this man's 'powers', then you can, but I want you to rest. Understand?'' Perry stated. '' Of course sir.'' Lois nodded and walked off. Her phone ranged. She saw it was her father.'' Hello. Yes dad. I'm alright. Yeah, I meet up at your house right now.'' Lois hanged up and walked out the press room. Clark's head rose up. He stood up and looked around. It was dark. He must have slept while thinking. He looked up at the night sky. He closed his eyes. '' Why can I hear all this? Everything hurts mommy..'' Clark held his head as he laid in bed, covering his ears from the noise. Martha stood by his bed. '' It's okay son. Don't be afraid. Focus on the thing you want to see.'' She said as she rubbed her hand on his side. '' I see you and daddy..'' '' Yes Clark. That's my baby boy.'' She hugged him as she careless his hair as the a storm began outside. The raindrops hit the ground as Clark looked up. He was now a teenager. He stood besides his father in front of Martha's grave. She had died in a car accident. '' Why did she die dad? I could have saved her if I was with her.'' Clark said as he squeezed his hands. He trembled, '' I know son, but you have to keep this side of yourself a secret. How do you think the world will react if they saw someone like you?'' his father calmly said as he rubbed his son's back. '' Did god curse me dad?'' Clark looked up as tears from down his face. '' No son. Your something else.'' '' Huh?'' Clark questioned as his father straighten out his throat. '' Clark, your not from this world. I'm sorry, but your an alien.'' Clark opened his eyes as he remembered. He looked around and decided to do something. With him exposed now to the world, he would then now have to do something. '' Mom, Dad. It's time I revealed myself, but not the way you think. I'm going to do this my way.'' Clark said as he walked away. If he was going to do this, he would need some help. Clark signaled a cab as he knew where just to go. Elsewhere, the ice wind blew as a figure walked through the small bizzard. He wore a big blue fur jacket, goggles, and a mouth cover. He was wearing everything he could to be warm. He soon stopped on top of a small mountain. He soon saw it. Crystals. Not normal crystals. These were different colors as they shined. the man lowered his mouth cover. He got a radio out and pressed it. '' Yes. It's me speaking. I wish to speak to general Lane. I believe I have found something interesting.'' the man said as he heard a response after a couple of seconds. '' Right away Mr.Luthor''

Sorry about the no updates. I've had writers block on the current chapter and still in the process of figuring out Alex's and Seth's stories. Should be done with the next upcoming chapters soon. I'm also going to come out with a new story soon as well.

your not the only one

Tyler took noticed of the troops in the vessel. He didn't seem faze by it. It actually seemed quite familiar to him. He felt his hip. His sword was gone. He always noticed the weapons being held. Whoever these people were, they were not friendly as it seemed. Without his sword, only his dark feather magic could protect him. He sighed. '' Hello! You wouldn't happen to know where I am?'' Tyler asked as he had to find a way off this island he believed he was on. The smell of the ocean, the feel of the sand on his toes, and wind that brushed through his hair. He felt this before. All this sensation. He has felt it once before. He saw the troops talk among each other. He quickly then turned to make a run for it. He couldn't be captured. He felt that tension. He hid in the forest as the ship starting looking for him.

The Dark Realm, The village of Ester Tyler was sitting on the ground on the outskirts of his village. The village that welcomed him weeks ago. He held his sword as it was unsealthed. He had no idea what this blade was called. All he knew it had a strong blade. He stood up and spun it around. Not having memories, yet somehow instinctively knew how to wield this blade. It was not the only thing he could do. He had knowledge in combat and dark magic. He used these skills to defend his village. The village he called home. Soon, he heard something and turned. It was one of the village elders that was standing behind him. '' Oh my lord. I did not notice you there.'' Tyler said as he bowed and the old man gestured his hand. '' Come here my child.'' the elder asked as Tyler walked up to him.'' I have a request of you.'' '' Yes?'' '' The dark warlords forces were seen beyond the outskirts. I ask you, our strongest warrior, to investigate and see if we have to leave once more.'' '' Understood my lord.'' Tyler bowed once more and started walking off. He had no idea why this came now. If the dark lord forces were here, then Ester was in trouble. -Hour later- After an hour of scouting, Tyler couldn't find anything. As he walking back to the village, he noticed something. Smoke. Tyler quickly ran towards the village. He soon found it in ruins. His eyes widen as he quickly ran and started searching. There were no survivors in sight. He panted as he could not process this faster enough. He soon noticed the elder. He ran up to him as he was barely alive. '' Elder! What happened?! Are you alright?!'' Tyler asked as the elder coughed and placed his hand on Tyler's. '' My boy. I thank you for everything you did. It was an attack. Carried out by...'' The elder coughed.'' You must run. Get away as fast as you can.'' '' How?'' Tyler asked as tears ran down his face. Soon, bright light appeared. Tyler suddenly disappeared through the light. As the light blinded him, Tyler then noticed something. He smelled something he never smelled before. Yet it was familiar to him. Tyler finally regained his vision and saw himself surrounded by trees. He was now on Destiny Island somehow.

I have as well!

Got the new Kairi. So happy

This seems interesting. I love the story as it can be branched into many themes and subplots while keeping the main plot. Count me in. Name: Tyler Subokuma Age: believed to be around early 40s Gender: Male Appearance: Tyler has dark long purple hair with golden highlights that extend to his upper shoulder blades. He has white skin, a scar on his cheek from a sword, white eyes, a sword on his waist, and wears a black coat. He also has a feather necklace around his neck. Alignment: Darkness Faction: Independent Tribes Personality: Tyler has shown to be kind to his fellow villagers. He is known to use dark magic. He is part of the villagers top warriors. He personality believe against the warlord's ambitions, but understands them. He himself has no idea why. He wishes to travel to the realm of light in order to help his village escape and live no matter the cost. Bio: Tyler woke up in the dark realm by reasons unknown. He had no memory whatsoever. All he remembered was his name, Tyler. He wandered the realm until he found his village. After helping defending it with his dark feather magic, he was welcomed into the village. He wishes to know more about himself and why he awoken where he is. Weapons: (if you have a Keyblade, please state whether you wield a true Keyblade or a copy) A sword that has a golden hilt and white blade. It has a name but it is unknown since he lost his memories. His necklace however turns into a true keyblade, but it is unknown to him and everyone around him for the time being. Balancing Act!

Chapter 5: Alex Alex slowly woke up once again. He noticed something different. He was strapped to the bed. He soon stopped and noticed something else. His arms were still the dark red color. He had honestly believed that this whole mess was a dream he could wake up from. He couldn’t tell where he was as the hospital room he was in had no windows. He struggled with his bed straps. He couldn’t break free. Soon, the door opened once again. It was Overload again. Overload was Alex’s head of command for his squad. Well, use to since his squad is now dead. ‘’ Good. You’re awake. Maybe now we can actually debrief you?’’ Overload asked as he pulled a chair and sat down. ‘’ How did you know?’’ '’ Easy. The cameras. We are monitoring you 24/7 right now. You’ve been here for a couple of days. Honestly, when the incident happened. I believed you to be dead too but we noticed you were still breathing. You were point blank at the bomb. How did you live?’’ ‘’ I’m not sure sir. I guess I’m luckly. Luckier than Roy.’’ ‘’ Yes. His death was sad, but his next of kin has been informed. Now, we examined your blood from tests and have discovered something.’’ ‘’ What?’’ Alex asked as he started sounding concerned. He struggled a little more. ‘’ The Black Death is inside you at a cellular level. Also we discovered something else, but that is top secret. Now, as the situation continues, you will be held here until my higher ups can decide what to do with you.’’ ‘’ What?! What do you mean?!’’ Alex yelled as Overload stood up and coughed. ‘’ Simple, we need to put the blame on someone. You so much happen to survive so. Your involvement with the explosion will be released soon.’’ Overload stated as he walked out of the room and shut the door as the machine locked the door. Alex couldn’t believe this. He was going to be frame for an incident he was even responsible for. He struggled some more and yelled. He needed to get out of here! But how? A couple of minutes passed as Alex laid in his bed. He gave up escaping. He knew his life was over. Not only did he lose his squad. He also has a deformed physical appearance and is also going to be framed. He couldn’t let this happen. He felt something stir inside him. He had to escape. Soon, a rip was heard. He opened his eyes and they widen. His arms were transformed into sword claws. They were still dark red, but he had no idea how he did this. He quickly used this advantage to cut his straps off as he stood up. He noticed his legs were also pale white. His claws soon deformed back into his arms. ‘’ What is happening to me? Wait. My body reacted due to my emotions. That must mean, holy shit, I can transform my arms!’’ Alex smiled. He soon concerted as his right hand grew into a large fist. He then slammed the door opened. Alarms started going off. He soon saw soldiers running towards him. He was in a white hallway. No windows either. They pointed their rifles at him. ‘’ Get on the ground now! I will not repeat myself! If you don’t get down, we will open fire!’’ the soldier demanded. Alex look at them with hatred in his eyes. These were not U.S. military. He knew that for a fact. He focused again and as soon as the soldiers opened fire, Alex’s arms soon transformed into the claw swords once more. The bullets struck Alex as he fell on the ground.’’ Target is down. I repeat, target is down. Moving to relocate subject.’’ The head soldier said in a com as he walked up. Soon, Alex’s eyes shot opened as he quickly slashed the soldier. Alex’s wounds were healing. He smirked and ran towards the other soldiers who began open firing on him. Alex quickly slashed through the soldiers. He started running down the hallways as he attempted to find a way out. Elsewhere, Overload was watching the cameras. He slammed his fist on the desk. ‘’ Where the hell did he get that from?! Capture him at all costs! He must not allowed to leave!”’ Overload commanded the soldiers as the sirens echoed through the hallways. Alex continued slicing his way through the soldiers. He soon encounter several more with riot shields. ‘’ Do not advance further! We are ordered to use deadly force!’’ The soldiers yelled and stood their ground. They were protecting a white metal door. Alex knew that was the way out, but how would he get through them. His claws deformed into his normal arms. ‘’ If you soldiers let me through, I promise to spare you.’’ Alex said in a cold statement. No soldier moved. He closed his eyes. Soon, his right hand turned into the giant fist and his left turned into the claw. He quickly ran towards the soldiers and slammed his fist on the row of shields. It was a powerful wave that knocked some away. Alex jumped and raised his left arm and launched himself towards the soldiers. Soon, the metal door exploded. Alex walked out as bodies laid behind him. His eyes widened. He knew he wasn’t in the United States. He was still in Seoul or what was left of it. He stood outside of a mountain that overlooked the city. It was now in ruins after the explosion. He was struck by the scenery and did not notice Overload behind him with a rocket launcher and shot Alex. It exploded on contact as he was sent to the bottom of the mountain. After hours of darkness, Alex’s eyes opened to the sunlight. He laid on the grass as he was still healing from the rocket. His half of his body was blown away. He sat up. Whatever this Black Death did to him, he would need to figure it out and who was behind this set up. He soon stood up and started walking towards the city. First, he would need to find out what he is dealing with and how to get off Seoul no matter what.

-Chapter 4: Seth- Seth sat in an ally-way downtown in Chicago. It has been two days since he escaped from the lab. He had no memory of who he was and why he was there. He wore a oversize brown coat that covered him and has kept him warm. It was raining hard as a storm was predicted for today. Everything was wet besides him. He had acknowledged the gift he now had. The power over the elements. Why was he like this? Who was he? These were the questions he had to find out. He sat there hugging his knees. '' Where did I think I could go? What a joke.'' Seth to himself as he put his head down. Elsewhere, Hux was talking with men in security uniforms. He had bandages on him as they investigated the ruined building in the forest. Soon, a helicopter landed near the rubble. A military officer exited the copter. '' Good afternoon general. Hope you don't mind the rain.'' Hux explained as he shook the general's hand. '' What happened to the subject? Is he still alive?'' the general asked. Hux nodded. '' I believe he is still alive. The test was a success with him. After many months of testing and research, my theory on the Meta-gene was a success. It is now believe we all have this gene.'' Hux explained.'' I can go public with this information and be well known in the science community!'' '' No. I already have enough stuff on my plates. Especially after the Black Death incident, the country is trying its best with the rest of the world to fix Korea.'' the general explained and started walking away from Hux and back to the copter.'' I do hope everything is still going according to plan. For your sake at least Hux. Failure to capture the subject will result in never being seen again!'' the general made clear as Hux nodded. '' You heard him! We must find the subject no matter the cost! He must have escaped to the city as that is more likely where he will be!"' Hux stated as he looked around and saw a needle sticking out. He grabbed it and saw it labelled with something. He smirked and hid it in his pocket. Seth was walking down the ally-way now as he grew tired of sitting and was finding himself hungry again. He waved his hand and some money blow through to wind to him. He has gained some control over his new found abilities. He used the money to buy himself some eat. He walked down the sidewalks of the city. It was mid-day so it was busy. He couldn't tell where he was. Soon, he saw a poster on a pillar. It was a picture of him. Seth quickly grabbed it and saw his name. '' Seth..Shaw..? That's who I am?'' Seth asked to himself. He started growing a blonde beard a bit. He saw someone putting up posters down the sidewalk. He quickly ran towards the man.'' Hey!'' Seth yelled as the man turned. The man had short black hair, black skin, brown eyes, a blue T-shirt, a black belt along some brown jeans, and a umbrella over him.'' Who are you and how do you know who am I?'' Seth asked. The man eyes went wide. '' Seth?!'' the man yelled and hugged Seth.'' Oh my god! We've been looking everywhere for you!'' the man exclaimed.'' You disappeared months ago! We almost gave up hope!"' the man yelled. '' Who are you?'' Seth asked as that was all the words he could muster. The man laughed. '' How could you forget your best friend Johnny?'' the man asked. Seth looked confused. '' I'm sorry, but I don't remember anything right now. Even my own name until now apparently. You seemed to know more then I do. Can you help me remember who I am?'' Seth asked as Johnny nodded. '' Of course! I will help-how Seth, why are shady people walking over here?'' Johnny asked as Seth's eyes widen. '' Oh no!" Seth quickly grabbed Johnny's arm and led him to another ally-way.'' Johnny please listen. I believe what your telling me but you won't believe me.'' Seth told him as people surrounded them. '' Give it up. Just come with us quietly and no harm will be done.'' the men said as they all drew their pistols. Johnny looked scared. He had no idea what was going on. Seth then suddenly used his lightning abilities to shock the men who were wet due to the rain. He quickly grabbed Johnny's hand again as they started running. '' We need to get out of here! Do you have any idea where we can go?'' Seth asked as Johnny directed him towards an old building and they quickly hid there. '' Seth tell me what's going on!'' Johnny demanded as they seem to the be in the clear for now. Seth sighed. '' I have no idea. Like I said, I don't even remember myself. I only know my name and apparently your my best friend. I woke up with these powers a couple of days ago and it seems I'm getting better control over them.'' Seth explained as he looked at his hands. Johnny rubbed his head. '' Then I guess I gotta trigger your memory. Seth, do you remember that night?'' Johnny asked as Seth shook his head.'' This is what can help. Long ago, remember, that night when you came home at the age of 10. The night your father disappeared.'' Johnny stated as Seth held his head. It started hurting. He then started remembering something. At the age of 10, Seth arrived home late from school and saw his house in ruins. His father was missing. His mother died in childbirth. Young Seth walked in the ruin house and saw nothing but destroyed objects. This night changed Seth forever. Seth's eyes shot open as he remembered everything about himself. He started laughing a little bit. '' Oh wow. I finally remember! Johnny, I remember how I got here now!'' Seth exclaimed but suddenly, the doors to the building blew opened. Seth and Johnny remained hidden. A couple of military soldiers walked in. They didn't have a flag or anything. This meant they were private owned.'' Wait here Johnny.'' Seth walked out in front of the soldiers.'' Hello gentlemen. I believe your looking for me?'' Seth formed fists as lightning formed around him. '' Open fire!'' one soldier yelled as they started shooting. Seth quickly ran to them. Taking the bullets head on as the Earth gave him rock hard skin. He grabbed one soldier and slammed him on the ground causing a carter. He then lifted a big box that was impossible to lift and threw at another soldier. He formed fireballs in his hands and threw them like genrades which exploded. He soon had water appear and used the force of the wave to hit the soldiers. He quickly grabbed the last one. '' I want you to tell your boss that if you send more, I'll just keep sending them back!'' Seth yelled as he tossed the soldier outside, who quickly ran away. Seth breathed and calm down. Johnny walked out surpised on what Seth just did.'' Sorry. Still trying to control these. Now, I'm going to need your help in order to find the one who did this to me Johnny. Will you help me?''

-Chapter 3: Ivan- '' The world has never been a better place! Ivan Monroe has successfully changed the world with his rising company. At the age of 13, Ivan Monroe started up his company as a small weapon inventor until his new weapon design, which was bought by the military, that he rose through the stocks. He is being called the greatest man in the world!''. The radio replayed the same story as it was Monroe industries 10 year anniversary.Ivan laid in his bed as he was awake after a long night. He had just received another award from the military. He sat up. His brown hair was a mess. It was usually pulled back with gel but since last night, it was over the place. His white skin was young and soft. Only crows feet at his eyes for not sleeping right. His green eyes blinked as he stood up and started putting a robe on. He lived in the penthouse in his company building at the very top floor. He yawned and touched his window which displayed news. '' Sir, you were scheduled to meet the President earlier.'' said a voice. Ivan waved it off. It was the voice of his assistant Nancy. '' I know. Why did you think I slept in? I don't need to see him right.'' Ivan stretched and walked towards his closet. The doors slide open as he took a look at his clothes. He couldn't decide what to wear. That's where we saw it. On the wall at the very back was his memory wall. When he was young, since his father was a special ops member, he was trained hard. Ivan knew how to take care of himself. On the wall were two guns. His fathers' guns. They were passed down through the Monroe generations. Ivan has yet to use them.'' Oh well. Another day of luxury pops.'' Ivan said as he put on a black business suit. He walked out and took the elevator to the board of directors floor. As the doors opened, you could hear Ivan's steps. He opened the doors and he was greeted with the ten men that help Ivan run the company. '' Good afternoon gentlemen. How are the stocks looking?'' Ivan asked as he took his seat. The directors quickly took turns and explained that the company is doing good as ever. Ivan smiled. He enjoyed everything that was going on. In the next couple of hours, he would be going to the UN to explain his plans for world peace. After his meeting, he walked through the hallways. He heard something about the Black Death but did not care for it as it didn't concern him. As he stepped outside of his building, he called for his call. Of course with him being rich, he drives the fancy cars. As he opened the car doors, an explosion occurred. Everything went black. Ivan slowly opened his eyes as he strapped to a chair. He couldn't see much as his vision was blurry, but he could tell a man was in front of him. He wore a grey hoodie, blue jeans, a AR-16 around him, and a Japanese demon mask to cover his face. '' Good evening Ivan!'' greeted the man as he got a taser out and shocked Ivan as he grunted in pain.'' Tell me the plans of the next weapon your making!'' he quickly shocked him again. Ivan panted. His vision came back. He looked up and saw two other members wearing the same masks. '' I'm only going to say this once. Let me go.'' Ivan said in a serious tone. The men laughed. He shocked him again. '' Your funny. Why would we let you go? Your strapped to that chair! Now, tell me what Tempest is or you again a beating instead of shock!'' '' Let me go or I will kill you'' Ivan repeated himself. The man laughed again. '' Like you can kill the three of us!"' the man laughed and shocked him again. Ivan panted a little more. He looked up and quickly revealed not to be tied up. The men jumped and quickly grabbed their guns, but Ivan was too quick. He throat punched the first man and got his rifle and gunned down the other two with master marksmanship. The one he punched quickly started running. Ivan turned and gave chase. The man got a pistol out and started shooting. He couldn't see Ivan.'' Where are you?!'' '' Here.'' Ivan was behind him and he punched his back and put him in a neck hold. '' Please don't. You don't have to do this!"' yelled the man. Ivan gripped hard. '' Yes I do. Nobody can know my secret.'' Ivan said in a cold tone as he broke the man's neck. He examine the three bodies. They were equipped with the latest technology made by his company. He got out and called the police. He had reported someone rescued him and killed all three men. He was now in his office as he was looking through the files. He got on his phone.'' Nancy, has there been any shipments reported missing or stolen?'' Ivan asked. '' No Mr.Monroe.'' Nancy reported as Ivan hung up. Someone from inside his company has been dealing his technology to private citizens. He got up and went to his penthouse and back to his closet. He looked at the his family guns. He grabbed them and took them to his lab. After a long night, he had customized them completely. They were now the first ever dual energy pistols. He held them and tested them out. '' Now, let's find out who betrayed my company.'' Ivan stated as he walked away from the target range. He had hit all the targets dead in the center.

-Chapter 2: Alex- The sun blazed the sky as it was 12 in the afternoon. Alex Smith sat in the passenger seat as he drank from a bottle water. He had brown skin, brown eyes, shaved head, a United States military uniform, a AR-16 a new weapon developed by Monroe industries, and a cigarette in his mouth. He was inside a military issued Humvee vechile as he was part of a military transport in South Korea. He is a known special ops soldier with years under his belt. He was next to his partner, Roy Trevor. He had black hair tied into a pony tail, black skin, blue eyes, the same military uniform, a pistol on the side of his leg, and a scar that ran from his forehead to the top of his lip. '' So, this thing we're transporting, what is it exactly?'' Roy asked as he drove through the private road. '' Well, it's something Overload told us we needed to escort. I've heard its weapon. Something that can help us with the current situation with the North.'' Alex calmly said as he put the smoke out of the car.'' But I can be wrong. Seems fishy that we need three Humvee's in order to escort one truck. Here we are, we are approaching Seoul now.'' Roy nodded to his response as they drove. They were the first one as the other three were on the other sides on the truck. As they approached the city border. Roy started getting his papers out.'' Wait a minute. Something's not right. We were told a checkpoint was not going to be here. Shit!"' Alex yelled as a rocket came out of no where exploding the Humvee behind the truck. The South Korean soldiers that were at the checkpoint quickly opened fire. Roy and Alex quickly got out and exchanged fire with them. The other US soldiers quickly returned fire as well. The fake Korean soldiers started to outnumber them. '' Shit! Alex, we need to protect the truck!'' Roy yelled through the noise as he tossed a grenade. Alex quickly ran towards the back of the truck and gunned down approaching fakes as his comrades started falling. He soon opened the back of the truck and discovered something. It was empty except for one box. '' What the hell? Its just one box?'' Alex said as he was shot in the back by a soldier. He quickly turned and opened fire on the fake that shot him.'' Son of a.'' Alex quickly got out a remote.'' This is Smith! Requesting air support! Seoul command, we are being ambushed! Need reinforcements right now!'' Alex quickly gunned down more as he protected the box until a stick grenade landed next to him.'' Crap!'' The truck then exploded. Roy was sent towards the grass plains. Alex opened his eyes and saw the box smoking.'' What..'' It was all he could say when the box exploded into a red mist and soon spread throughout the region. Alex was point black from the mist as everything went red. '' News report say a biological weapon was denoted outside of Seoul. The whole Korean peninsula has been affected by what experts are calling the black death. Death count continue to rise as outside support has quickly gone to help out any survivors. Reports that both the north and south governments are no more and the United Nations has stepped in to keep civil law in check. More updates to come.'' A news report was said on a radio. The radio was on a little desk as the hospital room was bright. A pair of eyes opened up and looked around. The person lifted his arms and saw them bandaged. Soon, the door opened and stepped in a man in a high ranking United States uniform. '' Hello. You were at ground zero correct? You were the only survivor. I need you to tell me everything that happened to you.'' the man said as the man quickly took off his bandages. It was Alex. His skin was now white, red eyes, and had burned marks on his head. '' What happened to me..?'' Alex asked as those were the only words he could muster. He saw the man.'' Overload..Roy..the squad..?''' '' They are all dead son. Now, tell me what happened so we could get to the bottom of this?'' Overload asked Alex. Alex laid back and started explaining everything that happened.'' I see. Allow me to report this story and I'll get back to you.'' he said as he walked out and left Alex alone in the room. Alex looked around and saw just a plain normal hospital room. He soon started unwrapping his bandages and became shock at what he saw. Whatever happened, he had now dark red arms! '' What is going on?!'' Alex yelled as he started tossing violently.'' What's wrong with my arms?! Why is my skin different?!'' he yelled as the nurses and doctors quickly came in and started putting him down. They gave him a few shots which made him pass out. Whatever the red mist was, it had affected Alex to the point where he a totally different body. Authors Note: I decided to make this a multiply point of view story. Later, the different characters will meet but right now, instead of making different threads. I decided to put the main five characters here first. Their origins made be different and take place in different time but as it stands, I want to introduce all the other characters first before moving onto the main conflicts of each character.

-Chapter 1: Seth- It is the year 2020. The world has seen much peace and prosperity. The human life span has increased more than it has in the past 10 years. The United States is the head figure of the world in developed countries for examples. It has become a free world due to it's recent president. Now, switch to Chicago. The city is one of the most populated cities in the country now. In the outskirts of the city laid a factory in the middle of the woods. The building was a three story. It read on top of the building,'' Human Research CDC''. This was a cover up. In the depths below was a secret organization led by a man name Dr.Sebastian Hux. He is seen walking through a white bright hallway. He has brown hair tied in a ponytail, medium size glasses, brown skin, blue eyes, black button up shirt, brown khakis, and lastly, lab work shoes. He held a clipboard and approached a container. He soon took out a tape recorder. '' Subject number 50. He has yet to manifest abilities. Also is the first one not to die after the 3rd day of exposure. Subject is name Seth Shaw. He was a former college professor until scouts were able to see abnormality in his gene pool. I believe after all my months of research that he is the one to finally awaken the Meta-gene. My work in the Meta-theory can finally please the higher ups,'' said Sebastian as he turned off his recorder. He smiled and took some notes. He looked up and looked at Seth. He had long blonde hair that went passed his shoulders, white skin, was skinny after being tested on, and was recorded to have blue eyes. Soon a phone rang and Sebastian picked up.'' Hello? Ah yes! Thank you for informing me, I'll be there shortly,'' Sebastian said as he hung up. He chuckled.'' I can not wait to show you. The world will change because of you,'' Sebastian whispered as he walked off and out of a door. As soon as Sebastian left, Seth's eyes shot opened. He waited for his eyes to adjust. He saw the water that he was in and tubes that were hooked to him. Many thoughts have entered his mind. How did he get here? Where is he? What's happening? He couldn't ponder the thoughts quickly even. He unlocked his tubes and realized something. After taking out the breathing tube, he somehow was able to still breathe and not drown. He pounded on the glass and saw no effect. He closed his eyes to think of something. As soon as he opened his eyes, the water around him soon sent itself to the glass container and broke it on impact as Seth washed out with it. He started breating heavily. He could barely move. '' What's wrong with me?,'' Seth asked himself as he could barely make a sentence, let alone stand up. All he wore was a black speed-o that covered his private area. As soon as he mustered the strength to stand up, alarms started blaring.'' Uh no,'' Seth said to himself as he soon saw the door open and guards covered in black held up weapons and pointed at Seth. '' Get on the ground now! We will not ask you again!'' one soldier exclaimed as they had their safety off. Seth saw a window next to him. He soon heard some noise behind the soldiers as Sebastian was seen. '' Don't let him get away! Shoot him now! That's an order!'' Sebastian yelled as the soldiers started firing. Seth attempted to cover his himself as the bullets starting to hit him. He slowly opened his eyes and saw nothing hit him. The soldiers stayed there wondering the same. Seth felt his skin. He was hard as a rock. Soon, the leftover water sent itself towards the soldiers knocking them down. Seth quickly stood up again and starting running towards them. He soon made his way pass them and Sebastian as they were distracted by the water. He attempted to open the door, but could not. The soldiers soon approached him again. '' Leave me alone!"' Seth yelled as a bright flash occurred. The building soon exploded. Out of the rubble, Seth came out unharmed. He couldn't comprehend what just happened. He soon started running inside the forest and towards to downtown Chicago. Sebastian laid in the rubble. He was trapped. He coughed and got his phone out. '' Test subject has escaped. He has shown that he has the Meta-gene. He is the first Meta-human and he has the powers of the elements!'' -To be continued-

'' Imagine if you were able to hold power in your hands. What would you do? Our evolution is nearing. Now, will you help get the future ready for this next step of evolution?'' -Prologue- It is the year 2030. The world is now a fallen war zone. The population has been decimated by 90% in the last three years. All because of one reason. The Meta-humans. In the past 10 years, the world has seen the rise of a species of people who are able to have a power. The Meta-gene. A recessive gene inside the human genetic code that laid dormant since man's first steps. In the year of 2020, humanity was advancing it's research into developing cures and anti-bodies that could fight off diseases before it can even attack the cells, but what they discover was something else. The Meta-gene was then discovered. Soon, after an experiment on a healthy individual, the first Meta was created. The Meta's name was Seth Shaw. He was gifted with a powerful one. He had the power to control the elements of Earth. This lead him to become a very dangerous man. Soon, he attempted to become a hero by the name ofThe Magician. After which, more Meta's started appearing. Incidents started happening. Involving heroes and Meta's alike. The Battle of New York, the Black Death incident, mass bombing in Moscow, and more. It was not until the year of 2023 that the United Nations attempted to limit the Meta's rights. The Meta-resignation Act of 2023 was soon drafted and signed by all the countries of the world. This required all known Meta's to identity themselves and let the world know what power they had. Some opposed this act. Shaw was one of them. He attempted to lead a resistance in order to get rid of the act, but failed. In the year of 2027, an incident in London required extreme measured response. The United Nations soon passed another act that allowed the governments of the world to create Anti-Meta task forces. These task forces were operated by a United Nations panel. Meta's and supporters were soon hunted and arrested and/or killed. It was not until the year 2029 where things soon made a turn for the worst. The task forces were conducting secret experiments that resulted in discovering a way that Meta's can be identify before the gene even awoken. Soon, mass killings were carried out. Normal humans who were not born with the gene were sentenced to labor camps. Now, only the worst of mankind rule the world. The world is near total collapse, but is it too late to change this destined dark future? Footsteps are heard as someone in a black hood ran through rubble. Spotlights came down from the sky as massive search ships hovered over a war torn apart Washington D.C. The man quickly hid inside a ruined bookstore. Panting can be heard as the man's face could not be seen. His coat was opened on the bottom as he wore cut up blue jeans and black running shoes. He soon looked down and saw a tattered magazine. He reached for it and looked at the cover. It read,'' Ivan Monroe, the world's first trillionare. Has he found a road for world peace with his new invention?'' The magazine was written back in 2021. Somehow it was still here 9 years later. The man dropped it and quickly started running as footsteps can be heard. Armored soldiers in high-tech gear starting giving chase after the hooded figure. They started shooting their plasma rifles at the man. The man quickly dodged by running in different directions. He soon pointed at the soldiers and his hand glew. Out came fireballs which was sent towards the soldiers. One was engulfed by the flames, but the soldiers did not stop. The man then soon launched himself up in the air. He was flying, but only for a short moment as a missile had made contact. The man pummeled from the sky and crashed into the ruined Wall Street building. He laid on the ground until the soldiers marched up. One quickly threw his hood off. '' Target acquired. 100% match. This is Luke Shaw. Most wanted criminal'' a soldier said. Luke looked up. His white skin was covered with dirt. He had blue eyes, a scar on his left cheek, and dirty blonde hair that went to the bottom of his neck.'' Dead or alive?'' the solider asked in an earpiece. '' How about dead you assholes?'' Luke screamed as he placed his hands together as the Earth itself swallowed the soldiers and Luke made a run for it. He kept running until he was able to finally lose them. Luke panted and finally arrived to his destination. He looked up and saw a 100 story skyscraper with the name Monroe on top. There were holes in the building. He walked inside the front doors. The doors shut behind him as he heard a figure walking down a flight of stairs. Luke smiled which felt like years of not smiling.'' At last, maybe we can finally change this future'' Luke said as the figure stopped.'' But first, I want to know everything like you promise. Tell me why it's like this.'' Luke demanded. The man chuckled. The man came from the shadows. He had pale white skin, a couple of wrinkles, green eyes, brown hair that was short and spotted some grey in it as well, a black shirt, brown jeans, a pistol on his hip, and finally a walking crane. '' Yes child. I will help you. Only because I owed your father so much.'' the old man said. '' Good. Tell me everything Ivan.'' Luke said as the man chuckled. He was Ivan Monroe. '' It all began 10 years ago inside a lab in Chicago...'' - To Be Continued- Authors note: I hope you enjoyed the prologue. I wanted to give a nice dark vibe. The story does start 10 years before these events, but I wanted to give an insight on how the future will look. I also dropped some clues on what will happen throughout this series. I hope everyone that reads this help me out too with ideas. I am also open to suggestions. Now, let us enjoy this series together which I hope can expand pretty far.

The year is 2020 and the world is discovering a new gene in its genetic code. Every Homo-Sapien has a specific gene that allows them to obtain superhuman powers. Due to recent newly developed drugs and research to cure diseases, the gene has started awakening due to the body response to survive and not change. Now, fast forward 10 years later. Several events have occurred due to Meta-humans and the governments of the world have passed the Meta-resignation act of 2023. It required every known Meta to register their powers and identity. However, several Meta-humans opposed the act. After another major incident in the year of 2026, the governments of the worlds have developed Anti-Meta task forces to begin arrest and eliminate Meta-humans. Now in 2030, the world is now ruled by the worst of mankind as not only did the task forces eliminate Meta-humans, but also people who helped them, and people who had a high percentage to become one. Now, go back to 2020, who were the Meta-humans? What incidents occurred? This role-play and hopefully role-plays can help bridge the 10 year gap. Are you a Meta-human? Are you a normal human becoming a superhero due to Meta's? Are you part of the government who has discover them? Or are you a mastermind who will use this as an advantage to start your evil plans? It is up you to create the story of how this future came to be. -Side Note- This is officially my return to the role-play section as I put a lot of thought into this. Let us enjoy this. -Rules- 1. No God-Molding. Pretty simple 2. No overpowered abilities. Yes it is possible to have more then one power, but we are also human. We have weaknesses. 3. Romance is allowed. Just keep it to a PG-13 rating. 4. No taking control of characters unless given permission by the creator. 5. If you read all these rules, when signing up, go ahead and put the power you want irl 6. At last, let us have fun with this and create an interesting story-line. -Sign Ups- Name: Age: Gender: Appearance: Costume?: Power(if Meta): Bio: Yes, you can have one then more character. I even encourage it. It'll be great to see how many stories we can tell and have them come together. Also, your character can be a normal human and also have them develop powers down the road, that is something that would be very interesting. Now that wraps it up, this topic will be used to discuss ideas and also the general questions would be allowed. There are a couple of things that will happen in the shadows of the story, but that will come up in time when it is ready to arrive. Now, I hope you readers made it to the end of this(boring) introduction~. Lets have fun with this and I'll see you in 2020~~

Neku slowly opened his eyes. He saw he was in the helicopter. He suddenly felt a sharp pain. He saw that his wound was bandaged and they weren't in the city as he saw was just forest and the night sky. He barely remembered what had happened. He saw Leo and Oliva talking as the helicopter was on auto-pilot.'' Hey, what happened guys?'' Neku asked as he soon remembered.'' Wait. I remember now. We're on our way to the ruins. If we get there in time, we can find out what those demons were and how to reclaim our city. Lets just pray General Draven is still in this direction.'' Neku said as he looked out the window. He noticed. The smoke from the far distance. The great city fell in a matter of hours. The world's hope was destroyed. Meanwhile, Luke sat at the ruined president's desk. His tattoo arm was bandaged up. He held his sword as demons flew around as gun fire continued.'' It seems they won't stop resisting. Oh well. Now, time to focus on the other generals.'' Luke said as a shadow soon formed. Luke quickly sank to his knees.'' My lord.'' Luke said as the shadow started speaking in an unknown language.'' I see. I understand my dark lord Inbuki. I will hunt down those three soldiers and make sure they don't recover the knowledge of the gods.'' Luke said as he soon had wings appear and flew into the air in the same direction Neku and the others went.

Luke was inside the ruined presidents office. He looked around the ruined office.'' No sign of him. I wonder if the lord killed him.'' He said as he quickly dodged an arrow.'' Oh my, I never believe you've been here. General Cross.'' Luke said as he turned around and saw Cross. Cross stood in his military outfit. He had long blonde hair, blue eyes, the right one being blind as a cross scar was on his right side of his face.'' I knew I sensed abnormal pressence here. You must be the leader of this little invasion so I'll take you out.'' Cross said as he placed his bow behind him and drew his sword.'' My my, a mighty general wants to take me on? This should be fun!'' Luke then drew his sword from inside his sleeeve. Cross caught a glimpse of his tattoos.' Those are not normal tattoos. I must be careful.'' Cross thought to himself as Luke rushed towards him. Cross quickly evaded his attack as if he saw it coming. He quickly moved behind Luke to attack but was blocked.'' Your not the only one capable of it. Now, let me show you something.'' Luke exclaimed as he took a step and Cross flew back and hit a wall.'' Damn it. He knows both of them. I must be careful.'' Cross said to himself as he drew a second sword. Cross was known for dual wielding. He was the best there was.'' Getting serious already? Your now realizing I'm no pushover? Trust me. I'm just getting started!'' Luke said as he rushed towards Cross and clashed blades. Both of the two fighters dodged each other attacks and forced each other away with just glances. It was as if the two were equality matched but Cross started panting.'' It seems using the gates and the powers at the sametime is draining your enegry Cross.'' Luke said as Cross spit out blood.'' So not only do you know Haki, but your also aware of our techniques, just who are you?'' Cross asked. Luke started laughing.'' I'm nothing but a servant to the dark lord Inbuki. Now, let me show you how deadly I can be!'' Luke yelled as he rose up his sleeve and his tattoos started glowing red as Luke said something in a unknown language. Cross eyes widen as mysterious shadow flew towards him and a dark explosion occured in the ruined presidents office. Neku sweated as he rest in the plane as chaos continued. '' Cross..'' Neku muttered.