FDK: Krypton's Legacy (10/19) - Lois & Clark Fanfic Message Boards

Hey! That hero guy sure does look familiar!

This is interesting - it's a completely different dynamic from Superman's introduction in the show. This isn't an international news event, nor is Lois in danger; rather, it's quieter, a smaller and more personal story, slightly distant from Metropolis, and Lois is only there in a reporting capacity. It seems like those differences would impact the story going forward, particularly in how Lois feels about Superman. She isn't as emotionally wrapped up with his introduction here, plus she already has a prior relationship building with Clark, so maybe that will give her a sense of emotional distance with respect to Superman. Looking forward to seeing how this plays out.

Originally Posted by groobie

This is interesting - it's a completely different dynamic from Superman's introduction in the show. This isn't an international news event, nor is Lois in danger; rather, it's quieter, a smaller and more personal story, slightly distant from Metropolis, and Lois is only there in a reporting capacity. It seems like those differences would impact the story going forward, particularly in how Lois feels about Superman. She isn't as emotionally wrapped up with his introduction here, plus she already has a prior relationship building with Clark, so maybe that will give her a sense of emotional distance with respect to Superman. Looking forward to seeing how this plays out.

Bingo! I wanted the rescue to be the polar opposite of what we got on the show, just to further twist this version of the story. And I definitely didn't want Lois to be the one he rescued. Still, even with the smaller rescue/more intimate circumstances, everyone's going to know about the new hero in town...

Yes! A new entry!

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Jimmy grabbed the camera bag from the floor. He reached into a drawer and threw a handful of extra rolls of film into the bag. He often joked about his tendency to travel like a "pack mule," but Clark had yet to see the young photographer ever be unprepared in any way, shape, or form.

Say what you want, but Jimmy is always ready for an adventure! That's what comes from hanging around with Lois and Clark in this or any universe.

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"Good point," Jimmy said, checking his camera and slipping the strap around his neck. "I'm with CK on this one. In fact," he added, throwing a glance around, "I'll cover that group over there."

It also doesn't hurt to have him around when Clark needs to get something done without letting Lois know what that something is! LOL!

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"I'm okay, Daddy. Nonna left the camp at night, even though you told us not to go out alone. I went with her. I tried to get her to go back, but she wouldn't until it was too late and I couldn't find the way back. Link found us, but Nonna was tired and went to sleep under a tree. We couldn't get back. He found us and said he would help," she added, pointing at Clark, no longer with fear in her eyes, but gratitude.

Smart little girl, all she wanted to do was help her Grandmother. Good thing Link followed along to keep them company. I am so glad this was not a kidnapping!

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He loved being the caped hero.

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As Jimmy moved off to snap a few final photographs of the scene, Clark grinned to himself. Oh yes, this new hero was here to stay.

He sure is!

Now that Superman has arrived, we shall see what other directions this story is moving in. Next Saturday can not get here fast enough!

Oh what a lovely chapter! I love how this is the opposite of the space shuttle rescue - especially since this rescue doesn't involve any criminals and it's a lower-profile case than canon.

Helping when there's no crime involved seems so much closer to what Clark envisioned as helping. Plus there are advantages to not thwarting Luthor's plans on Superman's debut.

Beautifully done!

Only drawback is the wait until Saturday! Oh well, it will be worth it I'm sure.

Hi, Morgana!

Glad you liked it! Jimmy *is* pretty awesome, isn't he? He's definitely a good match for keeping up with our heroes.

Hopefully, I'll be taking this in a direction no one is expecting!

Originally Posted by cuidadora

Oh what a lovely chapter! I love how this is the opposite of the space shuttle rescue - especially since this rescue doesn't involve any criminals and it's a lower-profile case than canon.

Helping when there's no crime involved seems so much closer to what Clark envisioned as helping. Plus there are advantages to not thwarting Luthor's plans on Superman's debut.

Beautifully done!

Only drawback is the wait until Saturday! Oh well, it will be worth it I'm sure.

Thank you! I've been wanting to do a rescue like this for a while, but never really found it appropriate for the story I was working on. Until this one. I thought it was a perfect 180 from the rescue we got in canon, and one that worked better for this particular Superman's debut.

Luthor still isn't going to like the idea of Superman though!

I've been looking forward to reading this since I saw you post the other day. Definitely worth the wait

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I really do like this switch from the Pilot. This debut is so much more intimate. It's not a problem with a rocket ship (that then gets lifted, amazingly, into space, no less

). It's not broadcast on national television

. And it doesn't end with Lois being deposited at her desk in front of the newsroom for everyone to see

. Not that I ever really had a problem with any of that, but this chapter offers such a great contrast

.

Lois is intregued--it's a great news story, complete with a flying man

--but, IMO, she seems very much more to be taking Superman's arrival for what it is...and not what her connection to the situation entails.

I was really wondering if she'd recognize Clark. Becoming closer friends, having a more personal relationship with him as Superman comes into being, I thought might let her see things (i.e. 'Clark') a lot easier. I guess we'll see about that

.

Such a unique story--love it, DC

Laura

Originally Posted by LMA

I've been looking forward to reading this since I saw you post the other day. Definitely worth the wait

.

I really do like this switch from the Pilot. This debut is so much more intimate. It's not a problem with a rocket ship (that then gets lifted, amazingly, into space, no less

). It's not broadcast on national television

. And it doesn't end with Lois being deposited at her desk in front of the newsroom for everyone to see

. Not that I ever really had a problem with any of that, but this chapter offers such a great contrast

.

Lois is intregued--it's a great news story, complete with a flying man

--but, IMO, she seems very much more to be taking Superman's arrival for what it is...and not what her connection to the situation entails.

I was really wondering if she'd recognize Clark. Becoming closer friends, having a more personal relationship with him as Superman comes into being, I thought might let her see things (i.e. 'Clark') a lot easier. I guess we'll see about that

.

Such a unique story--love it, DC

Laura

Glad it was worth the wait for you!

I liked the idea of the giant switch from canon...mostly for reasons that will come down the line later. I didn't want Lois to be any part of the rescue. I wanted her to be merely an observer, and to see how that might (along with her being already in a relationship with Clark) affect how she sees Superman. He's a story, yes, but he's not her dashing knight in blue spandex.

No, she doesn't recognize Clark. Just like canon Lois, she's a little blind to the disguise.