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Part 1

Holy cow. Well, her instincts and reflexes are certainly getting her in trouble here....
That, and her unfailing bad luck....
And she of course had to see the man's face

Hope to see the next part soon!

Thanks for commenting, Blueowl. Yes, Lois is a real trouble magnet. But over the course of the story that special talent will also have some positive side effects.

OK, you got me wondering how this one is going to evolve. Lex is totally sexy when he is trying to influence a woman, but later on... watch out! Lois, think before answering, the man does not love you.

Looking for more in the near future!

Thanks for your feedback, Morgana. The next chapter should give you an idea where this story is going.

It's coming up in the next few minutes

Part 2

Still tense, still tight, still outstanding. Great story, bakasi. I can't comment more than that (I am privileged to have been a beta on this tale) except to say that there's a lot of really good stuff coming up! Y'all keep reading, okay?

Wow. I suspect Chuck has an interesting backstory.
I see why you had put that warning! Glad things turned out . . . okay there.
And it was amazing to see Lois seesaw between incredible bravery and understandable fear, so in character
Anyway, looking forward to more.

Such a harrowing situation would frighten anyone. But now it is time for you to make full examination of everything around you and make plans to escape.

Glad you gave that warning, it was getting tense.

Where is Clark?

Thank you for advertising, Terry. Actually it was a privilege having you as a beta and not the other way round.



Well, his backstory will at least play an important role during the rest of the story.


I'm glad that the warning didn't scare you off. Thank you for reading, everyone.

The mystery of Clark's whereabouts will be solved in the next chapter.

Wow, catching up with this thrilling, intense story. I certainly didn't expect the twists so far, and looking forward to wherever you take it next,

Thank you for your feedback, Cuidadora.

I'm curious how you will like the next twist.

Part 3 is coming up

Well, this is definitely intriguing. And what a cliffhanger! What in the world happened during that fight???

Live Another Day is certainly a chilling story! Now we know what happened to Clark.

Dan is probably Scardino, who is 'Chuck's' supervisor.

Is Clark estranged from his parents? Hope not, they are the main stabilizers in his life.

I hope this doesn't mean you're going to stop reading now.
Lois and Clark certainly didn't start on the best of terms (quite the opposite in fact). I fully intend to put my toys back into the box. Unlike most stories I have written lately this story actually has an A-plot worth mentioning. But throughout the remainder of this story, there will also be a huge focus on B-plot. I wanted to show how Lois and Clark learn to trust each other after this less than ideal start. The chilling should subside during the next two chapters. You'll certainly find out what's going on with Clark and how much he needs a Lois.

Thanks for your feedback, Morgana.

@cuidadora: Thank you very much for reading. I think you may be surprised about what happened during the fight.

Nope this reader is staying for the whole Nantucket sleighride! This is a very different Lois and Clark meeting. I may not comment as much as in the past, yet I will be around.

Looking forward to the next part!

Glad to read that. I had to look up the expression. Interesting analogy. I'm just wondering who the whale is.

Since I'll be visiting my in-laws tomorrow, I don't know whether I'll find the time to post. So, I'm going to do it a little earlier. For the next four weeks, I'm not sure I can stick to posting on Tuesdays. I'll try to keep a weekly schedule, though.


The next chapter should be the last one to give you the chills. I'm turning up the heat soon.

Here's Part 4

Very cool alternative background for Clark. I love how he is still Clark at his core while struggling to decide what he should do in the situation.
I also wonder what Lois is going to do now that she likely knows he's not really a bad guy and is some kind of undercover officer (of sorts).
And you actually managed to make me not instantly hate Scardino! That's impressive.
Looking forward to more.

Thank you very much for your feedback, Blueowl. I'm glad you're still following this story.


You're going to find out soon. Part 5is up.

Wow. I feel bad for Lois, but at least she's still listening. And I hope Clark gets his powers back quickly

I really hope they can avoid blowing up the Planet and nail Luthor together. I've always wondered how much closer they could have gotten, sooner, if they had done so in the show.

Looking forward to more.

Still reading and getting caught up on my comments.

Part 4 - Well, I didn't expect that explanation for Clark's limp. It makes perfect sense. I hope his solution won't cause an even bigger problem. What a sad back story for him. His threat to Dan at least worked.

Part 5 - Lois is going through a range of emotions in a short period of time. I could feel her world being turned upside down with the revelations. Looking forward to more.

Thank you very much for your feedback, cuidadora and Blueowl. I appreciate that you always, take the time to comment.

I'll try to post more frequently.

Part 6 will be up, soon

Still tense and exciting! And the "Shamrock of Horrors!" Much better than my suggestions.

Hey, y'all, I told you this was good. And bakasi is proving me right. Keep it up, lady!

I know you will, too, cause I done seen the rest and it's outstanding.

Clark (Chuck) and Lois are already working well together ^_^
I wonder how they're going to go about the Planet's 'bombing'.... And I'm looking forward to seeing how Luthor responds to it all.
I hope Clark heals and recovers his strength quickly!

Really intense, but Scardino was belittling Clark by calling him Edgar.

I was hoping you'd appreciate the Shamrock of Horrors, Terry. I'm glad you like the adjustments I've made.


They make a good team, huh? You'll find out about the bombing, soon. I'll post the next chapter tomorrow. My tomorrow, for you it might very well be later today, depending on what time zone you're in.

@Morgana: The relationship between Dan and Clark is a little strained, though for slightly different reasons than in canon. Which reminds me that I always wanted to write a story where Clark and Dan had to work together to save Lois. If only I could come up with a decent plot. And if I had the time.

Really enjoyed this chapter. Definitely intense. You certainly brought me into both Clark and Lois' emotions brilliantly. Looking forward to where you take this next.

Glad you enjoyed this part. From now on, the story will focus more on developing the relationship between Lois and Clark, though I certainly won't forget the A-plot.

Part 7 is up.

I'm glad Lois was picking up on how Dan was making Clark uncomfortable. I also hope they can get out of there without too much issue
Poor Henderson, having to juggle all of this. I wonder how Perry will respond to all of this....

Looking forward to more, as always.

A fast-moving chapter. Lois and Clark are working together well. Dan is still a jerk. And rather oblivious to how Clark is perceiving his "jokes," which aren't particularly funny, rather are hurtful in their double meaning. Also He's rather stupid to push Clark's buttons if he has any inking of what Clark can do. Maybe he thinks Clark's morals won't cause him to retaliate? And a cliffhanger! Looking forward to more of the relationship developing, assuming the Dastardly Duo don't mess up the plan too much.

Dastardly Duo, that's funny



Thank you both for your feedback, cuidadora and Blueowl.

Part 8 is up

Glad they got out of there, and dang, Luthor is not going to be pleased when he hears of Lois' death. I am curious to see what exactly his reaction is going to be, especially if he truly does love her.....
Looking forward to more ^_^

Excellent chapter with the tension and close calls. I agree with Scardino that he's probably giving more away about Clark than he'd want revealed to Lois and especially Jimmy. Will be interesting to see Clark's reactions to that in addition to Perry and Luthor's reactions to all that's happened, or what they think happened. Hope Clark can find a safe place to recover completely before he has to face danger again. Looking forward to where you take this intriguing story next.

Out of curiosity, any idea about how many chapters this will be? Or is that giving away too much information to your readers?

Thank you for your feedback, Blueowl. Actually, I'm never sure about Luthor's true feelings for Lois.

@cuidadora: I'm glad you liked this chapter, although Clark practically shot at Lois.

Telling you how many chapters this will be, won't be giving away too much. I just don't know the exact number. Should be about 16.

Still good. Still tense. Still edge-of-the-seat fascinating.

There are twists coming! Of course, with a writer of Bakasi's caliber, you already knew that, right? So just expect the slight case of whiplash - it won't hurt too long. You'll probably even enjoy it.

Thank you, Terry. Your comments mean a lot to me.

Part 9 is up

Part 6


Whoa! Years ago BJ wrote a fabulous story called, Master of Disguise. Lois used all her talents to blend in and get the goods on Luthor. If anyone gets a chance, by all means read it! That being said, reading about Lois emerging from that bathroom made me realize she has to pull off many disguises in order to get the story. As we can see here, her hand at making herself look beaten up was so professional, it made Clark sick. Well done Lois.

Well done Bakasi!

Part 7


Cliffhanger!

Now I know why I shouldn't read fanfic at work! To quote our favorite female reporter, "This story just keeps getting better and better!"

Onto Part 8 ... at lunchtime.

You've done something that is nearly impossible. You have me actually being okay with Dan and sort of liking him.....
Anyway, I love that Lois is seeing proof of Luthor's evil actions. Release the Mad-Dog. *rubbing hands*
And the call Clark made to the Kents..... Man. How much exactly did they miss out on his life? And they only just now learned something can hurt him And him afraid they won't still love him if they knew the truth. So sad

Looking forward to more.

Thank you very much. Perhaps I should warn you that there will be a few more cliffhanger waiting for you.

@Blueowl: I'm glad that I managed to get Clark's fears across.

And now on to the next part

Part 10

No worries! I deliberately decided not to read anymore after Part 7 so I could binge! Going to read the latest posting this evening when the house is quiet.

Two excellent chapters, continuing the tension yet not making it overwhelming. I'm picturing Dan's smirk, dismissing Lois' concerns as not consistent with his knowledge about Clark. Lois caring about Clark is believable, despite his behavior in front of the goons and shooting her and Jimmy. Looking forward to more.

Thanks for the review, cuidadora. I'm glad you think that Lois being worried about Clark is believable despite everything that happened between the two of them. That was perhaps the aspect of this story I was agonizing about the most.

Hope you'll enjoy part 11.'

Part 8


Chuckle! What a cool way to use that scene from the pilot, when Clark took off with Jimmy and Lois just as the explosion which Dr. Baines had set went off!

Uh oh. Lois has really done it now. She really is too curious for her own good. I really hope Clark tells her the truth now, though I imagine he won't be in the mood..... But now he's even weaker than before because of this exposure
I hope Lois can fix this.

Looking forward to more.

Well, the Lane luck strikes again! She got lucky and found the one thing that can gravely harm, even kill, Clark Kent, and she's just exposed him to it. Now he'll have to improvise on his plan and figure out a way to shove Lois out of the target area. Doing both is going to be most difficult.

But I have faith in you. And have I mentioned how excellent this story is? Tight plot, good pace, danger, Clark undercover, Lois probing for the truth even when she's all but terrified beyond the capacity for rational thought, Bill Henderson doing his thing, Dan Scardino being irritating, and Luthor flashing his fangs. Y'all better watch out for the next chapter - it's gonna be a humdinger!

For you folks not from the South that's a good thing.

Thank you both very much for your feedback, Terry and Blueowl. It means a lot to me.

After Terry has set up such high expectations for the next part, I almost don't dare to post it. Talk about pressure.

Anyway, enjoy. Here's Part 12

Well, expectations have been met . I liked how Clark handled the situation. It made sense and was still so Clark. As for Lois, I can't wait to see how she reacts when she learns the truth. I really hope it pleasantly surprises Clark
Looking forward to more.

This is a very intriguing take on the characters. I'm of course eager to read the next chapter!

" "It's a big bag, we can share." BAKASI,BAKASI, BAKASI what have you done? So Lois and Clark.. Loving it.

Thank you all so much for your feedback. You're making my day.

Okay, guys. Three chapters and one epilogue to go.

Part 13 is up


Part 14 is up

Wow, I feel spoiled ^_^
3 parts?

Definitely suspenseful with Luthor pulling the trigger and all, and then Lois' rescue... very very cool. And Scardino's interaction with Lois and Clark didn't make me want to slap him, so another very good scene

I can't wait to see what happens next. I really hope Clark is pleasantly surprised by Lois' response (I think he will), and I also hope he gets closer with his parents and repairs/grows that relationship as well.

Thanks for sharing.

Yep, that's Lois. Selfless rescuer of seriously injured fake gangsters.

You captured Lois' amazement while watching Clark's injuries vanish very well. I noticed something that eluded me during beta - she only put on her T-shirt when Dan got close. If Clark had awakened earlier or Dan had come later, who knows what might have happened? I think it's an indicator of Lois' trust in this very strange but very dedicated man - she didn't feel that Clark would take advantage of her despite her scanty wardrobe (and what would essentially be see-through clothing when wet).

I liked it when Dan asked Clark about the explanation of his healing and Clark gently told him no. Ah, poor Dan. Doomed to live out his days with an itch he can't scratch - at least, not until Superman starts saving people right and left.

Still a great story. And now the tension is whether or not Lois will leave her window open and whether or not Clark will actually come to see her instead of disappearing again and how the heck did he get her address anyway?

I told y'all it was gonna be good. And the final chapter is just as interesting as the first. Just wait.

No pressure, Bakasi. Everyone already knows how well you write.

Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback. I was so elated that I finally can login via my laptop again that I just couldn't keep you dangling with a series of cliffhangers.

I hope you'll like the last chapter. I think that should wrap up most dangling threads. To wrap up all of them I would have to use the Shakespearean solution: everybody dies.

We wouldn't want that, now would we?

Part 16 is up

Glad he reconnected with his parents. I hope they can become as close as they were in canon. I can only imagine the hardship the Kents had endured all those years of not knowing if they'd see him again
Also glad he had gathered his courage to see his parents again and to go see Lois again
I wonder if Superman will ever exist in this universe....

Anyway, thanks for sharing this very different version of our favorite duo.

Clark's conversation with his parents is heartbreaking, but true. It is probably one of the many reasons why he was always so hesitate to reveal who he was to Lois, the fear of her anger was great. Still the terror of her utter rejection of him was far greater. Excellent chapter.

Thank you for your feedback, Blueowl. Thank you for reading all the way through, though this was probably the darkest story I've ever written. I hope you liked it anyway.

Glad to see you're still reading, Morgana. Thank you very much for your feedback. It's always appreciated.

Hi Bakasi, I waited until all the chapters were posted to read this story. I thought it was excellent though it’s dark. I still feel sad for what Clark and his parents went through with Clark being taken from his parents at a young age. I’m very happy Clark now has Lois in his life. He deserves happiness. I guess in this world there won’t be a Superman since there are still many who want him dead. Thanks for sharing your wonderful story!

Best,
Leslie

Part 12


I have to agree with Clark here. Lois has never really been good at respecting boundaries. She always wants people to respect her privacy, but not so much the other way around.

Part 12


Awww! Reminds me of Honeymoon in Metropolis.

Finally some light in all this darkness, huh? Your whale is getting tired, Morgana. Thanks gor for the feedback

I haven't replied to your feedback as well, shame on me. Thank you very much for reading. I'm glad you liked the story despite it's darkness. As for Superman appearing, I'm not sure about that. I guess Clark would need a lot of encouragement to reveal himself to the world. I guess it would need a catastrophe rivaling Nightfall to persuade him.

I have to think about that one.

HOLY COW!! This was so amazingly good! SO, SO GOOD! So well-written and tightly plotted with the perfect speed of b-plot, and the characterization was BRILLIANT. I’m really in awe!

Sara <3

Wow, thank you, Sara. That means a lot to me. I'm glad you liked the story, despite its being rather dark.

Stay turned for the sequel. Poor Clark needs some cheering up.

Bakasi, I really like this well written tale! Very creative and unique backstory for Clark Kent. Excellent characterization of each actor provides essential support to advance the captivating plotline.

Fantastic job of delivering on your PG-13 rating for “angst, violence and language”. But, somehow doing so without subjecting the reader to horrible portrayals which generally lead me to change the channel! You completely captured the intensity of a terrifying situation (even for Lois, our beloved intrepid reporter!) to the point that I was holding my breath—particularly during the hyperventilation scene. And I too, shuddered along with Lois, at the lewd actions of Ray and the smell of his sweat.

From beginning to end the story was packed with intrigue and edge of the seat excitement, together with just enough introspection and hints about a potential developing friendship. The darkness was well balanced with sufficient light and promise to compel the reader to see this journey through to a victorious end.

I would really like to spend more time in this universe because I do like this Lois and Clark. It was nice to see Lois more assertive in pursuit of a closer relationship with Clark for a change. So, I hope you are serious about a sequel!

Thank you for sharing your outstanding storytelling with us!

Thank you so much for your feedback, Penny Lane. I'm really looking forward to writing that sequel. I've written some pages and as soon as I've finished my current WIP, I'm going to continue with the sequel.

A sequel? Yay!

I finally found the time to go through this story. I love the premise, that's very intriguing, and I believe it's definitely something that hasn't been done yet which, after all that years, is quite rare. This Clark is a bit different from what we are used to but I think under the circumstances, that's a good thing and plausible. The iea that Clark, with enough training, can consciously decide which of his powers will return first/where to focus his sun energy is neat. I hope that this "friendship" with Lois (that no doubt will turn into something more sooner or later, won't it) can help Clark to overcome his self-doubts and accept himself as a person. I'm sure that these two will hopefully find a way to deal with Trask and co. for good so Clark can be free and may become a public Superman one day...assuming that is still something Clark would want to do after his terrible experiences. Maybe it isn't, and given his POV, I wouldn't blame him either.

Great story. I binge-read through it in two days and enjoyed it. Too bad that I hadn't the time to read it pre-Kerth or it would have got a vote from me.

Thanks for the feedback, Blindpassenger. I'm glad you liked this fic. If you want to find out how the relationship between this Lois and Clark develops and whether this Clark might become Superman one day, check out the sequel: License to Love.