The Death Of Superman

After all, if that weren't the case, why was Superman missing recently.

Perry White had received this video from an anonymous tip off. After confirming several times that it wasn't fake, Perry saw the possibility of a big scoop.

If it were true, then this would definitely be the scoop of the century. If it wasn't, then it would still cause a considerable impact.

[The Invincible Man Of Steel Is Far From Invincible]

[How Much Longer Can Superman Protect Us]

[Man Of Steel In Critical Condition]

[Superman Defeated By Aliens]

One headline after another appeared within his mind. At the end of the day, he was the daily planet editor. He may not have anything against Superman and may secretly admire him, but that fact would need to change.

His Job was to bring new, reliable and spicy news to the general public. Although the video was evidence enough, and even if nothing had truly happened to Superman, no one would say anything against him, he still wanted to be certain. This was why he asked Clark to investigate.

When his mind drifted towards Clark, a thoughtful look flashed through his eyes. But with his flat expression, no one would be able to tell what he was thinking.

..............

“Hey Jimmy”. Lois called out as she caught up with the duo of Jimmy Olsen and Cat Grant.

“Hey Lois, what's up?”

“Um..... nothing, just the usual work”. Cat nodded at her reply while going through one folder after another.

She wore a beige white top, alongside a sexy black skirt that fit tightly, all complimenting her heels.

“I feel you, sister, the news train this past month has been on the fast track”. Cat voiced her thoughts, to which Jimmy replied.

“You can say that again. With the whole Central City invasion and all, I've been taking more pictures than I have all year. I can feel my fingers cramping”.

“By the way, do you think Luthor is gonna make good on his promises?”

Jimmy's question made Cat let out a small chuckle.

“Who knows what Lex Luthor's up too. Besides, isn't there an old saying that goes, “All politicians are the same”. I'd have more hope for the Joker next door suddenly gaining sanity”.

“What about this new scoop Perry's talking about? What could be up with Superman?”

“I don't know Jimmy, we'll have to wait for Clark to find that out”. The trio made a left turn at the corridor.

“Hey guys, about Clark.....” Lois, who had been silent the entire time finally, had a chance to butt in.

“........ Have you guys found him a bit...... different?”

“Huh? Clark? What about him?” Jimmy asked with puzzlement.

“Um..... it's nothing. I just noticed that he's been a little..... off since he got back from sick leave”. Lois replied with a slight frown.

Cat tilted her head slightly. Her eyes narrowed and Lois felt an intense gaze boring into her face.

“You're sure observant of our famous coffee boy, aren't you?” A smile appeared on Cat's face as she spoke in a teasing tone.

“I......” Lois blushed slightly.

“Oh Oh! Has our special office flower finally found someone of interest?” Cat continued to tease.

“.... Don't talk nonsense”. Lois's face turned red.

“...... Um..... I don't get what's going on here?” Jimmy scratched his head with a look of confusion. How did the topic deviate all of a sudden?

“You're no longer needed, Jimmy, I can take it from here”. Cat said with an increasing smirk. Waving her hands to shoo away the ginger haired reporter, she grabbed Lois's hand and pulled her away.

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Leaving Olsen to stand in the hallway in a slight daze.

“So spill it, how long?” The dark-skinned woman's eyes shoe with gossip intent.

“You noticed?” Lois asked with a wry smile.

“How many tall, handsome guys with a nice smile do we have in the daily planet?” Cat asked rhetorically.

Lois looked a bit embarrassed.

“So fill me on all the deeds. What's the issue?”

“It's nothing really.....” Lois shook her head and said.

“...... I just feel he was acting a bit weird when I last saw him. I can't quite put my finger on it”.

“Well he did just return. Maybe he's still feeling a bit under the weather”. Cat raised an eyebrow and gave her evaluation.

“Well…. Perhaps". Lois shrugged as well.

The two talks for a while before going their separate ways.

Meanwhile, somewhere else.

“Ok.....” Jimmy Olsen who was no longer needed went elsewhere to continue living his life. Unfortunately for him, however, his shift wasn't over yet.

Jimmy sat at his desk typing on his computer.

“I need a coffee”. He said a little begrudgingly.

“Hey Jimmy!” The sweet sound of a female voice entered Jimmy's ears.

“Huh?” The ginger haired cameraman raised his head up to take a look.

“Oh? Hey Lana. What's up?” Jimmy asked with a raised eyebrow and a friendly tone.

“Have you seen Cat? Chief's looking for her again”.

“Cat? Oh yeah, yeah, last I saw her, she's with Lois?” He answered nonchalantly as he returned his gaze to the computer in front of him.

He was honestly fed up with anything that had to do with work at this point. Now, all he wanted was to go home and get a sandwich.

“Lois?” The answer given instantly captured her attention, but not in the way Jimmy imagined.

The busy cameraman replied without raising his head.

“Yeah. Cat and I saw her when we were leaving Chief's office. The two of them started talking right after. Something about Clark, getting caught up in their bestie talks again, totally ignoring my existence”. Olsen grumbled.

“About Clark......” Lana mumbled under her breath. Her eyes had a special light flash within it. Something that the relationship novice Jimmy Olsen wouldn't understand even if he noticed. And quite frankly, he didn't.

“Yeah, something about finding him slightly off. And then, they started talking about it, completely leaving me standing there. Kinda rude to just leave a guy like that, wouldn't you agree..... Um ..... Lana?..... Where'd she go?” The rambling Jimmy finally raised his head, only to discover that the person he was talking to was gone.

Turning his head around, he finally found the figure of the redhead disappearing into a corridor.

“Alright, see you later then". Jimmy said with a deadpan expression on his face.

...........

“Taxi!” Lois waved her hand at the passing taxi. It stopped and she got in.

“922 Oak Hill”. She called out her address, to which the driver nodded and started the car.

Thankfully, traffic was smooth.

The sound of the key being inserted could be heard, followed by the turning of the knob, and voilà.

The slight creak as a result of a door being opened could be heard. Lois stepped into her apartment, tilting her head with her hand on her neck, exposing her collarbone.

“Ugh...... What a rough day”. She exclaimed as she took off her shoes, dropped her handbag and flipped the switch for the lights.

Nothing happened.

“Huh? Nothing?” She flipped the switches again, expecting the lights to come on. Unfortunately, the darkness remained the same without so much as a flicker.

“That's....... odd. Did I blow a fuse ?” Lois said to herself in confusion. Reaching into her pocket, she took out her phone and turned on the flashlight.

Walking towards the center of the living room, a trace of doubt flashed in her mind, but after checking around, she couldn't find any traces of faulty wiring.

She turned on her phone, opened the contacts list and clicked on the number that was saved under the name, “Electrician Guy”, before putting the phone close to her right ear.

Unknown to her, however, in a conspicuous dark corner, a figure slowly that was well hidden in the dark suddenly opened his eyes.

“Hi, this is Lois Lane in apartment 214....... Yeah, that's right. I need some….” Lois turned around as she spoke on the phone to face the television screen.

Raising her head slightly, her line of vision appeared on the television screen, where she saw two pairs of gleaming green eyes appearing behind her.

“Hello Lois”.

Shock and fear instantly overwhelmed the reporter, and her body subconsciously froze for a second.

SMACK!

A heavy yet adequately controlled palm strike landed accurately on Lois's neck, knocking her unconscious.

The sound of heavy metal and the movement of robotic parts could be heard within the room. Standing above the fallen body of Lois Lane was a metal cyborg with glowing green eyes.

“You are coming with me”. The hoarse, robotic voice of metallo was heard by no one apart from himself.

The Cyborg raised his head to look out through the window, his gaze fixed specifically on the daily planet.

“...... Superman......”