2006 - Metropolis, Kansas - Watchtower
"Kelex, please send all the footage to Chloe's computer. Chloe, check it out." I commanded.
Chloe reviews the footage, absolutely captivated by the drama unfolding. The Clark Kent android is parsing over the data, helping to compile all the footage for the police. He drafts emails including all of the footage to various news organizations.
"Chloe, how would you and Clark like to share a byline for the takedown of Lex Luthor?" I asked.
"Are you kidding!? This could make my career. I'm in!" Chloe exclaimed.
Chloe and the Clark Kent Android (CKA or Clarkbot or Kentbot - which is best?) quickly throw together an article and pour over every word to ensure it's perfect. Then, they capture the best stills from the HD footage. They have stills of the side where Lex is waving the gun, where he pushes Lionel out the window, there's one of Lionel falling, and one where Superman catches him. They arrange separate articles to address the announcement of Superman and one where Lex Luthor is taken down. They finish gathering everything, then Chloe and Clarkbot head to the Daily Planet.
2006 - Metropolis, Kansas - The Daily Planet
Lex Luthor Attempted Murder of his Father Lionel Luthor!
By: Clark Kent and Chloe Sullivan
Superman Saves Lionel Luthor from Lex Luthor's Murder Attempt
By: Clark Kent and Chloe Sullivan
Who is Superman?
By: Clark Kent and Chloe Sullivan
I decided to share the bylines this time because she helped quickly throw those articles together. After we finished those articles and sent them for publication, all the footage was sent to all of the various news organizations and a website was sent out that hosted the footage. Kelex arranged for a link to be sent to most phones and emails in the area so they could view the footage.
The fallout was immediate. Lex Luthor was arrested and is pending trial for attempted murder. Everyone is talking about the flying man, Superman.
Lois Lane walked up to me in my Clark Kent persona. Clarkbot is back on the farm helping run the Kent Farms business.
Lois said, "This Superman guy! Did you get a good look!? Did you ask him for an interview?"
I responded, "No, Lois. Everything we saw was from the drone footage I was anonymously sent. I guess since I've nailed Lex in the past, they thought I was the perfect reporter for the job. I shared my byline with Chloe since she helped me quickly throw those articles together."
Lois said, "I don't care about any of that. How do you get a hold of Superman?"
I sighed, "You don't care about attempted murder? Jeez, Lois. Where are your priorities?"
"Can it, Clark! I've been writing for the Inquisitor on the side, and an article about Superman will put me on that map! I can finally start working for the Daily Planet. Pauline said to bring her an article that she can put on the front page and she would hire me. I need this, Clark!" Lois said passionately.
"Well...Hmmm...I guess I can probably send Superman a message that you want to interview him. But I can't make any guarantees." I said.
"Really!? Please, Clark! I'm begging you! Do me this favor, and I'll do anything!" Lois begged.
"Really? Anything?" I raised my eyebrow.
"For a nerd, you're pretty perverted. Whatever, I'll owe you one. So will you do it?" Lois said.
"Fine. I'll contact him." I fiddle with my phone sending a message to Clarkbot to wrap things up.
An hour later, I swap places with Clarkbot, dress in my Superman costume, then leave a note on Lois's desk telling her to meet me on the roof.