_LOIS AND CLARK_
_The New Adventures of Superman_
"Lord of the Flys"
EPISODE ONE
Prod. #465201
Written by
Brad Buckner & Eugenie Ross-Leming
Directed by
Philip J. Sgriccia
_CAST_
CLARK KENT/SUPERMAN
LOIS LANE
JIMMY OLSEN
PERRY WHITE
MARTHA KENT
JONATHAN KENT
ZARA
CHING
NOR
TREY
JEN MAI
RAN
DRULL
COLONEL CASH
LIEUTENANT SMALL
LEEZA GIBBONS *
RALPH
REBEL WORKER
COP
_LOCATIONS_
_INTERIORS_: _EXTERIORS_:
Daily Planet
Newsroom
* Smallville
Town Hall
Lois' Apartment Gazebo
Living Room *
Bedroom Liquor Store
Golf Course *
Orb Church
Mother Ship Ridge
Grand Chamber
Bridal Chamber Lois' Apartment
_TEASER_
FADE IN:
RECAP
Zara tells Clark she's his wife; he tells Lois he has to
return to rule over New Krypton; Zara tells Lois there will
be violence and war if Clark doesn't return; the hologram
says "This is your destiny;" Lois and Clark in the apartment
farewell; Superman says good-bye to the world and to his
parents; Superman and Lois as he flies off and she freaks;
Lois alone hearing "I love you."
1 INT. LOIS' LIVING ROOM - ON LOIS - NIGHT #1 1
LOIS, in night wear, feeds her fish, moves around the (X)
room... aimless and lonely. She flops down on the couch,
covering her face with her hands. Suddenly, an
all-too-familiar WHOOSH. Lois slowly lowers her hands, not
daring to think he's here.
CLARK (O.S.)
Lois... ?
(beat)
Lois.
And she sits bolt upright, staring with a gasp at:
2 ANGLE ON WINDOW - CLARK 2
Dressed casually, CLARK steps in through the window.
LOIS
Clark!!
She jumps-up, he throws his arms around her.
CLARK
Lois, I couldn't go through with
it. Couldn't stay away from you!
Let's get outta here. Go somewhere
where they'll never find us...
LOIS
(emotionally)
Yes... yes... Oh Clark, I knew
you'd come back...
And they are kissing hotly, all over each other, then:
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3 ON LOIS - AS THEY KISS 3(X)
They are kissing. Clark pulls away, her eyes are still (X)
closed. Clark clears FRAME. Lois' eyes open as if (X)
startled from a dream. She glances around, gets her (X)
bearings, and: (X)
4 WIDER 4
She's very much alone, having fallen asleep on the couch. (X)
The lighting is different, books and magazines lie half (X)
open on the couch and in her lap. She looks around in (X)
horror, realizing it was a dream, then draws her knees up to
her, wrapping her arms around them in despair.
CUT TO:
5 EXT. SPACE - DARK AND EMPTY 5
The white Orb STREAKS across the screen.
6 INT. ORB - CLOSE ON CLARK 6
Clark wears the black suit, holds the wedding ring Lois gave
him, still attached to the chain around his neck. PULL BACK
as ZARA joins him.
ZARA
Thinking about her?
CLARK
I... know she's thinking about me.
Zara watches him earnestly.
ZARA
This bond you have with her... It's
so different from the way I was
taught. Still, it must be
incredible... Learning to love like
that.
He looks slowly over to her with a sad smile. CHING enters.
CHING
The Mother Ship is on fast
approach. They request your
countersign.
Ching nods at a patch of air and a screen MATERIALIZES
displaying endless space. Meanwhile Zara closes her eyes,
quietly intones the code as Clark turns to Ching.
(CONTINUED)
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6 CONTINUED: 6
ZARA CLARK
Zara kala tai... The... 'Mother
Ship...?'
(CONTINUED)
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6 CONTINUED: 6
CHING
The Royal Transport, Clark. A (X)
floating palace. It will take us
to New Krypton. (X)
ZARA
(opens eyes)
She will uncloak now.
CLARK
Boy. 'Palace.' I'm not sure I'm
ready for a 'palace'; I grew up on
a _farm_... But it's a
_spacecraft_, right? So when you
say 'palace' you don't actually
mean...
And suddenly ON THE SCREEN, an enormous, multi-leveled space
transport materializes. Clark stares, stunned.
ZARA
We're to prepare for docking.
(turns to Clark)
The Council of Elders is aboard.
(smiles)
Our subjects wish to bid you
welcome... Lord Kal El.
BLACK.
_END OF TEASE_
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ACT ONE
FADE IN:
7 OMITTED 7
7A INT. DAILY PLANET - ON ELEVATOR DOORS - DAY #2 7A
The doors open, and Lois, lost in thought, exits the (X)
elevator, arriving for the day. She crosses to coffee (X)
area, starts to pour coffee, something catches her eye. (X)
She reaches into an overflowing trash basket, pulls out a (X)
crumpled copy of the Planet, stares at the front page: (X)
8 FRONT PAGE - INSERT 8
From the last episode; the headline reads: "A WORLD WITHOUT
SUPERMAN."
CUT TO:
9 EXT. SPACE 9
The Orb, tiny against the enormous Mother Ship, enters
through a docking port.
10 INT. ORB 10
Outside the ship, we HEAR the labors of unseen MACHINERY as
the Orb is pulled into the docking chute and transported
through various levels. Clark is full of nervous
anticipation as Zara and Ching hurriedly brief him, CAMERA
CIRCLES around them. Rapid fire:
ZARA
... Kryptonian society is held
together by an alliance of Noble
families ...
CLARK
... Right, right...
CHING
... Who are represented by the
Council of Elders ...
CLARK
... Council of Elders ...
ZARA
... They'll be watching you for any
sign of ambivalence....
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11 OMITTED 11
11A INT. DAILY PLANET - WITH LOIS 11A
She's come down the steps into the bullpen, still holding
the paper, now stares up at the big windows and CAMERA (X)
CIRCLES behind her to reveal her staring up at the sky. (X)
12 THE ORB 12
CAMERA CIRCLES as:
CHING
... It's vital You adhere very
strictly to Kryptonian custom...
ZARA
... So we maintain the support of
all the people...
CLARK
... And avoid the upheaval...
CHING
... That will lead to war.
ZARA
(closes eyes)
They are prepared to receive you,
Kal El.
13 OMITTED 13
13A INT. DAILY PLANET - ON LOIS 13A
LOIS
Clark.
PERRY (O.S.)
Lois?
14 WIDER 14
PERRY comes down the metal stairs, watches Lois staring up (X)
at the sky. (X)
PERRY
Honey, are you alright?
(CONTINUED)
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14 CONTINUED: 14
LOIS
(vaguely staring off)
He's there. It's all starting.
And everything's about to change.
Perry stares at her.
15 THE ORB 15
Zara, Ching and Clark turn and face a wall of the Orb.
CHING
Ready?
CLARK
I just want things kept low-key,
alright? No one has to make a big
deal over...
The wall suddenly MELTS AWAY amidst a blast of KRYPTONIAN
FANFARE to reveal:
16 INT. MOTHER SHIP - THE GRAND CHAMBER 16
While part of a spacecraft, the hall still has something of
a royal palace feel to it. Clark stares at a crowd of
Kryptonian Courtiers, dressed in dark clothing of varying
drape and cut significant of their rank. Clark, Zara, and
Ching step into their midst as Courtiers bow low and open
their ranks to reveal, up ahead, the Chief Elders, TREY and (X)
JEN MAI. Trey is older, wiser; Jen Mails younger, volatile.
17 WITH CHING AND CLARK - TRACKING 17
As MUSIC blares, Ching mutters instructions out of the side
of his mouth.
CHING
(sotto)
Walk two paces ahead of Zara.
Approach the Elders with open arms,
palms up. Say, 'Brothers in the
bonds, I greet thee thrice.'
CLARK
(sotto)
You're kidding.
Ching gives him a look. Clark sighs, and they begin (X)
approaching the Elders, walking in slow cadence; Clark (X)
spreads his arms, palms up. Courtiers bow their heads as (X)
Clark passes. (X)
(CONTINUED)
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17 CONTINUED: 17
CLARK (CONT'D)
Brothers in the bonds, I greet thee
thrice.
TREY
I am Trey, Chief of the Elders. We
are humbled and grateful to greet
you, Kal El.
The music suddenly STOPS. The entire room of people falls
to its knees, then kowtows, noses touching the floor. Zara
has dropped to her knees, holding Clark's hand. He looks
around in great embarrassment.
CLARK
(to himself)
Oh boy.
CUT TO:
18 INT. DAILY PLANET - WITH PERRY AND LOIS - DAY 18
They are walking toward Lois' desk.
(X)
PERRY
What do you mean, 'Clark's gone?' (X)
LOIS
Well, you called last night and
talked about someone going
undercover to see if organized
crime was taking advantage of
Superman's absence...
PERRY
Wait a minute, I didn't necessarily
mean you or Clark...
LOIS
Well, we tossed a coin and he won.
PERRY
Hold on... This could be dangerous.
You sure he knows what he's gotten
himself into?
LOIS
Chief, to be honest, I'm sure he
has no idea.
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19 INT. MOTHER SHIP - GRAND CHAMBER 19
Zara and Clark are helped into sleeveless ceremonial robes
by Attendants as Trey and the Elders take Positions at a
small altar-like table a few yards away. Trey is handed
ancient tablets with Kryptonian writing.
TREY
Lord Kal El, Lady Zara... The
ceremony will begin.
CLARK
(sotto, to Zara)
Why's Ching got that funny look on
his face?
ZARA
I should've probably told you about
this ...
CLARK
About what?
The Courtiers form an aisle leading to the altar, and the
Attendants begin slowly escorting Clark and Zara toward it.
ZARA
The Ceremony of Union.
CLARK
(processing this)
Union ... union...
(gets it; stares)
Union?
ZARA
It makes it legal for us to, um...
Consummate the marriage.
CLARK
What?
20 INT. DAILY PLANET - LOIS' DESK - ON LOIS 20
LOIS
What?
WIDEN to reveal RALPH, a way-too-happening staffer who
assumes all women pant for him.
RALPH
Look, I dunno what kinda
arrangement you and Kent have... I
thought you might be free for
dinner.
(CONTINUED)
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20 CONTINUED: 20
LOIS
(hotly)
For your information, Ralph, I
am an engaged woman.
21 INT. GRAND CHAMBER - CLARK AND ZARA - TRACKING 21
CLARK
(through clenched teeth)
I am an engaged man.
ZARA
(through clenched teeth)
Not here you're not; here, you're
my husband.
They reach the Elders.
TREY
(intoning; reads tablet)
Kal El and Zara, married since
birth... In accordance with the
laws of...
22 INT. DAILY PLANET - LOIS' DESK - DAY 22
LOIS
I am taken! Dance card filled!
Off the market! And here's poor
Clark off risking his life... for a
story... and the minute his back's
turned, you're... you're...
RALPH
Whoa, whoa... It was a stinkin'
dinner!
LOIS
Well, you should be ashamed of
yourself!
Ralph slinks off to a desk nearby, as: (X)
(CONTINUED)
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22 CONTINUED: 22
RALPH
(sulky)
Wow, Lois, get a grip. I tell you
this as a friend: You've been a
mess ever since Superman left.
LOIS
Well... We're friends... you
know.
(emotionally)
And I'm sure he's giving up... more
than anyone knows... to do what he
thinks is right.
RALPH
Yeah, but did he think about _us_?
We need him, too.
LOIS
Of _course_ he thought about us!
You don't think it _killed_ him to
leave?! But civil wars would've
broken out in his homeland and
innocent people would've been
slaughtered if he didn't return to
lead them! Protecting the helpless
isn't limited to _here_, Ralph, and
that's what Superman does! _Boy_
should you be ashamed of yourself.
She suddenly looks around and becomes uncomfortably aware
that everyone in the bullpen is staring at her.
LOIS (CONT'D)
Uh... As you were.
CUT TO:
23 INT. MOTHER SHIP - WITH PROCESSIONAL - TRACKING 23
Kryptonian MUSIC plays, Courtiers lead the way carrying
smoking incense burners, followed by the Trey and Jen Mai,
followed by a nervous Clark and resigned Zara. Trey carries
an ornate ceremonial wine cup. Other Courtiers watch them
pass with joy and awe. One of Clark and Zara's hands are
bound to each other with a gold rope. The procession
reaches large double doors and stops. Trey humbly offers (X)
the wedding cup to the couple. (X)
TREY
I declare this union complete, its (X)
consummation sanctioned by the (X)
law! Behold. The Bridal Chamber. (X)
(CONTINUED)
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23 CONTINUED: 23
with a puff of steam, the doors slide open to reveal a (X)
room, the principle feature of which is a large bed. As (X)
Clark and Zara exchange a nervous glance, we... (X)
CUT TO:
24 EXT. SMALLVILLE - NIGHT #2 24
A CLOCK strikes midnight. The streets are empty. The heads
and shoulders of two black-clad figures rise up into FRAME,
back to CAMERA, looking around. They now look toward each
other and smile sinister smiles. These are RAN and DRULL,
two cruel, athletically-built Kryptonian men.
RAN
This is the village where both Kal
El and the assassin Tez first
landed on Earth.
DRULL
It's certainly less barren than
home.
25 DRULL 25
He feels the trees, touches a leaf.
DRULL
Our Master's convinced that hoards
from New Krypton will follow him
here.
(poking a bush)
Are fluffy leafy items enough to
lure them?
RAN (O.S.)
Oh, let me see...
He floats horizontally into FRAME, hands behind his head.
RAN (CONT'D)
There may be other incentives.
Drull grins, gives his arms a slight upward movement and
floats up to join Ran, almost giggling. As they float:
DRULL
Where _is_ everyone?
(CONTINUED)
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RAN
(nods toward Town Hall)
Perhaps in that palace, there.
(a sly smile)
I'll race you.
And they BLUR to the steps of the Town Hall.
26 EXT. TOWN HALL - ON DOORS - NIGHT 26
Drull and Ran stare at each other, breathless.
DRULL
I could learn to like it here.
He grabs the door handle, rattles it. (X)
DRULL (CONT'D)
(glances at doors)
Locked. (X)
RAN
Just rip 'em open. (X)
Drull prepares to do just that, when: (X)
COP (O.S.)
Hey!
27 NEW ANGLE 27
An angry COP approaches from sidewalk, starts up steps. (X)
COP
What the hell do you think you're
doing?
RAN
Playing.
(beat)
Would you like to play?
And with the barest effort, he flicks the Cop away. The (X)
man flies screaming into the air, lands some distance away. (X)
Ran and Drull grin delightedly, then the VOICE OF NOR fills
their heads:
NOR (V.O.)
That's quite enough.
(beat)
Survey the village. Be ready for
my arrival.
(CONTINUED)
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27 CONTINUED: 27
Ran closes his eyes; we HEAR his voice:
RAN (v.o.)
All _will_ be ready, my Lord Nor.
You will be amazed at how easily
these fools are conquered.
He opens his eyes, exchanges a nasty smile with Drull, and...
BLACK.
_END OF ACT ONE_
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_ACT TWO_
FADE IN:
28 INT. MOTHER SHIP - BRIDAL CHAMBER - NIGHT 28(X)
The ornate bed is in the center of the FRAME. Clark sits
stiffly on one side of the room, back against the wall, Zara
on the other. It's awkward. Neither wants to speak.
CLARK
Zara.
ZARA
Yes, Kal El.
CLARK
I'm not sure what to do here.
ZARA
I see. And are the intimate habits
of men and women on Earth so
different from ours? That fact
never appeared in my briefing
manual.
CLARK
That's not what I meant...
ZARA
(nervously rattling on)
There are techniques to help
couples. Your cable TV shows are
most informative.
CLARK
If you were Lois, I'd know exactly
what to do. It'd be natural. But
this whole thing... you and me
together... We're not a couple.
We're a political solution.
ZARA
Your heart isn't in this.
CLARK
My heart? My heart is waiting for
me on Earth. Lois is my heart. I
was an outsider there; incomplete,
until I met her.
A beat as Zara watches him, realizing, then softly smiles.
ZARA
You saved yourself for her.
(CONTINUED)
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28 CONTINUED: 28
CLARK
Yes.
(beat)
How did you know?
ZARA
Because I've saved myself for
Lieutenant Ching. It's very
Kryptonian, actually.
(beat)
So you see, my heart's not in this,
either.
CLARK
(standing, somewhat
relieved)
Then we're agreed? Not partners in
bed, but partners in battle.
She also stands, they cross toward each other.
ZARA
Partners in battle.
(beat)
And friends. I hold you in great
esteem, Kal El.
She smiles, he holds out a hand, they shake.
29 NEW ANGLE 29
As Lord Trey suddenly opens the door. They all freeze.
TREY
Forgive the intrusion, I don't mean
to interrupt your....
(glances at them
uneasily)
... handshake.
They immediately unclasp hands, look uncomfortable, and (X)
Clark stiffly puts an arm around Zara's shoulder in an (X)
approximation of intimacy. Trey glances at the bed, (X)
clearly not slept in. (X)
ZARA
You're not intruding, Trey.
TREY
(uneasily)
So I see.
CLARK
You wanted... ?
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29 CONTINUED: 29
TREY
(recovering)
Your presence. We must prepare for
arrival on New Krypton.
(looking back at the bed)
And it appears you're not occupied.
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30 INT. GRAND CHAMBER - NIGHT 30(X)
The great doors open and Trey enters followed by Clark and
Zara. Just before they step in, Zara remembers and links
her arm through Clark's. Clark is surprised but covers.
Ching also notices and winces. As Clark and Zara enter,
all attendants, Guards, and Ching fall on their faces in a
kowtow. Jen Mai and Trey bow low. (X)
CLARK
Uh... look... From now on, you
don't have to do this ...
ZARA
(under her breath)
It is tradition!
CLARK
I know, I'm sorry, but it's driving
me crazy.
(to the room)
Up ... everyone up. Thanks.
The courtiers all slowly stand, looking uneasy.
TREY
Lords of Krypton, already in our
homeland the joyous news is
spreading of the union of Kal El
and Zara. From this coupling will
spring a long line of just and
brave rulers.
(to himself)
I hope.
A Messenger has approached Trey with some urgency. He turns
to deal with him as Clark spots Ching standing stiffly
nearby and goes to him.
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CHING
(stiffly)
I don't believe I've said
congratulations, Lord Kal El.
Congratulations.
He glances off at Zara. They look longingly at one another.
CLARK
Ching, I think you should know
something...
CHING
(cutting him off)
I understand, Kal El. We're all
prisoners of duty. I know. It's
how ardently we embrace our duty
that concerns me.
Trey suddenly turns away from the Messenger.
TREY
Disturbing news. It appears Lord
Nor and a party of his followers
have vanished from New Krypton.
CLARK
No one knows where they went?
TREY
It's believed they're on their way
toward ... Earth.
ON Clark's stunned reaction, we ...
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32 EXT. SMALLVILLE - JONATHAN AND MARTHA - TRACKING - DAY #3 32(X)
People are bustling about as JONATHAN, peers in a grocery
bag MARTHA is carrying as they move down the sidewalk. She
seems very energized.
JONATHAN
'Ho-Hos,' 'Ding-Dongs,' 'Twinkees,'
'Snickers ... '
(stares up at her,
bewildered)
Uh... Feeling hungry?
MARTHA
(too cheerfully)
Jonathan, you know I never eat that
stuff.
(CONTINUED)
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32 CONTINUED: 32
JONATHAN
Right.
(gingerly)
Then... Why're we stocking up?
MARTHA
They're his favorites. And I know
he'll want them when he comes home.
And since he has no problems with
cavities or cholesterol, why not?
JONATHAN
(supportively)
Spoken like a true mom.
(beat; gently)
Martha... We've talked about
this... And you know, there is a
small chance Clark might not...
She stops and looks at him evenly.
MARTHA
I know we talked about it, and what
did I say then? My boy is coming
home.
(he starts to say
something; firmly)
Jonathan, my boy is coming home.
He smiles at her; she softens, smiles, gives him a quick
kiss; they start walking again. Suddenly the VOICE OF LORD
NOR fills the air, and the Kents stop, staring around as:
NOR (V.O.)
Villagers of Smallville. Forgive
me for interrupting your tedious
lives; it can't be helped.
33 FULL SHOT - SMALLVILLE - DAY 33
Traffic has stopped, people lean out of cars. Merchants
emerge from stores, Cops and citizens stare around, stunned.
NOR (V.O.)
A change in leadership has
occurred, so report immediately to
your municipal headquarters for
details of this joyful news, along
with work and dwelling assignments.
For a moment there is a general paralysis, before confusion
and chaos set in. Cops jump from Police cars to (X)
re-establish order. As the Cops near the Town Hall, Ran (X)
and Drull BLUR to a stop before them. (X)
(CONTINUED)
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33 CONTINUED: 33
The Cops now draw guns, begin moving in a line toward Ran
and Drull. The Kryptonians blast the cops with SUPER BREATH
and the Cops fly backward, flipping over benches and flying
into bushes.
RAN
Yield to the Forces of Nor!
Terrified, the Townspeople move toward the steps of the Town
Hall as a large silvery cylinder MATERIALIZES behind Ran and
Drull. Ran and Drull part, bowing low, as the cylinder
VANISHES and a figure in black stands, back to all. He
slowly turns and we behold the magnificent, decadent,
gleefully evil --- LORD NOR. He is dressed in black, but
there are swashbuckling touches... Gloves, a cuff to the
boot, the crest of Nor emblazoned on his chest. A MURMUR
from the awed Townspeople, and:
NOR
Well. Isn't this an awkward
moment. Let me attempt to smooth
things over. Friends, do not, I
beg you, think of me as some alien
being, some creature who shares
nothing with you. Rather think of
me as a... god. Stern,
unforgiving, and invincible. I
neither like you, nor need you.
Resist me and die.
(pleasantly; pulling off
gloves)
Well, now that the ice is broken,
my men will sort you according to
strength, age and health.
More Kryptonian thugs emerge from either side of the Town
Hall, and as Nor strides off, they join Ran and Drull in
separating the people.
34 MARTHA AND JONATHAN 34
Martha slams her groceries into Jonathan's arms and makes a
dash for a phone booth.
JONATHAN
Where're you going?!
MARTHA
(as she hurries off)
To call Lois! This Lord Nor is the
enemy Clark went off to fight on
New Krypton!
(over her shoulder)
Don't let 'em get the 'Ding-Dongs!'
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35 INT. DAILY PLANET - ON SWINGING DOORS - DAY 35
Lois enters the newsroom as JIMMY, hurrying by with files,
joins her on the walk to her desk.
JIMMY
Lois. Hey. Hear from Clark?
LOIS
He... managed to call last night.
I'm not sure when I'll see him.
JIMMY
Boy. He's gone... Superman's
gone.
(thinks)
He's gone... Superman's gone.
Wow, Lois, you don't think...
They've reached her desk. (X)
LOIS
I certainly do not! Jimmy, that's (X)
ridiculous! (X)
JIMMY
What? I was just thinking they (X)
could both burn out with all this (X)
hard work. (X)
LOIS
Oh. Oh that. (X)
JIMMY
Why? What were you thinking? (X)
He's gone off. She slumps at her desk. (X)
LOIS
A simpler life. I want a simpler
life.
Her PHONE RINGS.
36 INTERCUT CLOSE ON MARTHA IN PHONE BOOTH 36
MARTHA
Lois? It's me Martha. I...
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LOIS
(warmly)
Hi, Martha. Is everything alright?
MARTHA
Well...
37 INTERCUT WIDER - SMALLVILLE - DAY 37
Pandemonium. A few people run screaming down the street;
lines of citizens march by, hands up, escorted by Kryptonian
Guards. Martha is at a phone booth, clutching the phone, (X)
nervously looking off at the chaos.
MARTHA
It's kind of hard to explain. (X)
(beat)
Lois, a terrible thing is (X)
happening; these people from... (X)
While she's talking, the phone receiver is pulled inside (X)
the booth, taking Martha with it. Finally, it's yanked (X)
from her grasp and she turns and stares at a huge hole (X)
that's been ripped in the back of the booth. Beyond the (X)
both stands Drull, holding the pay phone, attached to which (X)
is a jagged section of the booth. Wires dangle from the (X)
bottom of the phone. He calmly hangs the receiver up on (X)
the hook. (X)
38 INT. DAILY PLANET - ON LOIS 38
LOIS
Martha? Hello Martha?
(looks at the phone)
Dead.
She flips through her little phone book, dials. Dead.
LOIS (CONT'D)
Jimmy! Could you keep trying the
Kents? There's something wrong
with the Smallville lines.
CUT TO:
39 EXT. SMALLVILLE - GAZEBO - DAY 39
Lord Nor, flanked by Ran and Drull, is in the Gazebo
addressing a group of Smallvillians.
(CONTINUED)
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NOR
Well. Although we got off to a
rocky start, I think it's safe to
say things are back on track, isn't
it?
(silence from the cowed
group)
Isn't it??
Ran aims beams of HEAT VISION at a Citizen, who instantly
vaporizes. The mob quickly responds with panicked "Yes",
"Absolutely," "Things couldn't be greater," etc.
NOR (CONT'D)
Your enthusiasm touches me deeply.
As part of our urban improvement
plan, my men have begun a few
modernizing touches. Voila!
A HUMMING in the air, and Nor points upward, the people
follow his gaze.
40 EXT. TOWN OF SMALLVILLE - EXTREME LONG SHOT - DAY 40
Smallville, nestled in its little valley, is suddenly
enveloped by a clear, but nonetheless visible DOME. The
FORCE FIELD.
41 TOWN SQUARE 41
NOR
Smallville has been surrounded by a
Force Field that cannot be
breached, cutting us off completely
from the rest of your world. Ah...
and another beautification
effort ...
42 INCLUDE - TOWN HALL - DAY 42
A huge tablet emblazoned with Kryptonian letters
materializes over the door.
NOR
My Palace. At least for now. They
say Miami's the place to be in
December.
(beat)
So. To review: Since I am the
absolute ruler here, it follows you
are my slaves.
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42 CONTINUED: 42
RAN
Behold your ruler and bow down.
As Citizens are pushed down, others reluctantly drop into
the kowtow, but Jonathan resists.
JONATHAN
(resolute)
We don't do much bowing here in
Kansas.
NOR
(a lethal smile)
Oh, but see... I have a feeling
we're not in Kansas anymore.
Drull grabs Jonathan's neck, forces him down to his knees.
Martha instinctively grabs Drull's arm, he glares at her,
she sinks down, herself.
NOR (CONT'D)
I greet you as subjects of... New
New Krypton!
CUT TO:
43 EXT. BROWNSTONE STREET - WITH LOIS - TRACKING - NIGHT #3 43(X)
LOIS
comes around the corner, having a heated discussion on (X)
her cel phone.
LOIS
... If the FBI doesn't handle these
things, who _does_? No calls can
get through to Smallville, Kansas,
the phone company doesn't know
why ... Transfer me to the
Pentagon...! Well, what are
their business hours? Hello?
(to herself)
This is crazy!
She suddenly freezes, stares.
44 INTERCUT HER POV 44
A familiar figure steps from darkness into a pool of light
beneath a lamppost. It's Clark.
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45 INTERCUT LOIS 45
LOIS
Maybe I am, too.
She crosses street, approaches the figure, who steps back (X)
into darkness and turns away, starting to walk up the
street. (X)
LOIS (CONT'D)
Clark?
The figure turns toward her. It's a Man with a puzzled look
on his face. Definitely not Clark. Lois looks stricken,
smiles apologetically, hurries off.
46 EXT. LOIS' BUILDING - NIGHT 46(X)
Lois approaches her building, gripping her forehead. (X)
LOIS
(rapid fire mutter)
I am going nuts. And I'm talking
to myself. That's a sign, isn't
it? Now I'm asking myself
questions. This could be a
problem. Or maybe I'll learn to
enjoy it.
She starts up the steps, then stares. A Clark-like figure (X)
stands in shadows at the top of the steps, his face obscured
by darkness. Lois resolutely marches up the stairs,
muttering to herself:
LOIS (CONT'D)
You're just an illusion. Not real.
I'm here. You're not.
She reaches for the door.
47 ON DOORKNOB 47
As Lois starts to push open the door, a hand rests on hers.
She looks down at it, frightened, then up as CAMERA WHIPS TO
reveal:
48 CLARK 48
LOIS
Oh God.
He sweeps her into his arms and kisses her.
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48 CONTINUED: 48
LOIS (CONT'D)
If this isn't real, I don't wanna
know...
CLARK
(kissing her)
I told you I'd come back...
LOIS
And you did! Kiss me.
Mad kissing.
CLARK
Don't have much time... Had to see
you.
LOIS
(still kissing)
Why are you here?
CLARK
Change of plans.
LOIS
Don't stop. What about your
people?
CLARK
(kissing)
They're here, too.
LOIS
Don't ever leave me again.
CLARK
I won't.
TREY (O.S.)
Lord Kal El.
Still kissing Lois, Clark looks over her shoulder to see:
49 LORD TREY 49
Clark stops kissing and struggles for composure.
TREY
(re Lois)
Family friend?
LOIS
Very friendly.
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TREY
Sir, forgive me for reminding you
how critical your presence is
at the palace.
LOIS
Palace?
CLARK
Temporary palace. It floats. Yes,
Trey I know.
TREY
In that case, may I suggest you
unhand your... friend... and return
to your troops. And your bride.
Lois and Clark stare longingly at each other and...
BLACK.
_END OF ACT TWO_
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_ACT THREE_
FADE IN:
50 INT. LOIS' LIVING ROOM - DAWN - DAY #4 50
In her pajamas, unable to sleep, Lois stares blearily at all
night TV. Surrounding her are empty ice cream cartons,
cookie packages, etc. Whatever film is on is in Japanese.
LOIS
(punchy, responding to
the drama)
I hear ya. If it were my country
I'd kick Godzilla's butt too.
CHING (O.S.)
I'm sure you would.
51 THE WINDOW 51
The curtains flutter, Ching steps inside. (X)
LOIS
Ching!
She turns off TV, leaps up, punchy, semi-hysterical. (X)
LOIS
They took him away! He was here,
and they took him away and do you
have any idea how much cookie
dough ice cream I've eaten
tonight?!! Where's Clark?
CHING
(he points out the window
and upward)
In the Palace.
LOIS
I don't see any palace.
CHING
That would be correct.
LOIS
(impatiently)
Ching!
CHING
It's cloaked so that even now it is
hovering undetected over your city.
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51 CONTINUED: 51
LOIS
(emotionally)
Well, I gotta tell you, seeing him
for less than a minute, is almost
worse than not seeing him at all.
Almost but not.
CHING
Yes. Kal El, too, said he was very
bumped.
LOIS
(stares, then processes)
Bummed. He was bummed.
CHING
He feels your absence deeply. I've
tried to tell him a Kryptonian must
disregard his own feelings.
LOIS
Oh right. Like you're not sick
inside, knowing Clark's married to
the woman you adore.
(beat)
How's ... the marriage going,
anyway? Any... squabbles? Tiffs?
Door slammings?
CHING
Zara and Kal El have no time for
tiffs. Lord Nor is here.
LOIS
_Why_?
CHING
When he learned he'd have super (X)
powers on Earth, it made conquest (X)
too tempting to resist.
LOIS
(grabbing phone)
Well, we have to do something!
We have to tell someone....!
CHING
Earthly force is useless against
him. And if Kal El cannot
successfully lead our men against
Nor, he will colonize your world.
Then all our dreams ... yours,
mine ... Clark's will be lost.
This is why Clark had to leave you.
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
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CHING (CONT'D)
He must do nothing to jeopardize
his support and divide our people.
(with difficulty)
And yes ... it does make me sick to
see Kal El with Zara. But not as
sick as if _both_ our worlds were
destroyed by Nor.
Lois sympathetically touches his arm; he looks down at
her hand.
LOIS
(softly)
So, this isn't just about _your_
people anymore, but mine as well.
Ching, I want to see Clark.
(beat)
There's no way your customs would
allow it?
He slowly looks up at her.
CHING
Actually... there is one custom
that might be of interest to you.
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52 INT. MOTHER SHIP - GRAND CHAMBER - DAY 52
Feverish strategic conversation. Clark, in black suit,
studies a transparent map of Earth with Trey and Jen Mai.
TREY
As your advisor, I strongly endorse
a preemptive strike by our forces
against Nor's.
CLARK
We have no idea where Nor is, or
whether we outnumber him... (X)
TREY
My guess is we do! (X)
CLARK
And a guess isn't good enough. I (X)
have my people's lives to consider.
JEN MAI
(with edge)
By 'your people' do you mean us, or
the ones on Earth?
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52 CONTINUED: 52
He and Trey exchange a troubled look. (X)
CLARK
Everyone. But if we do attack, the
big losers will be people of Earth,
trapped in the crossfire.
JEN MAI
Perhaps Kal El's loyalty has been
compromised by sentiment.
CLARK
(getting irritated)
If by 'sentiment' you mean I value
human life, yeah... I'm kind of a
nut that way.
Trying to diffuse the tension, Zara take's Clark's arm.
ZARA
Husband, may we speak?
Still glaring at Jen Mai, Clark allows himself to be
pulled a few steps away.
ZARA (CONT'D)
I know this is difficult.
CLARK
I just don't like slaughter being
discussed like it's an
inconvenience.
ZARA
Every war harms the innocent.
CLARK
(points to the map)
Look at that map. What do you see?
ZARA
(impatiently)
Troop deployments ... Borders ...
mountains ... rivers ...
CLARK
Well, I see neighborhoods, parks,
schoolyards ... Places where people
expect to be safe. And I will not
rob those people of their futures
just because Krypton can't solve
its problems at home. If that's
what you want, I have no business
being your leader.
Zara stares at Clark, then briskly exits in frustration.
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53 TREY AND JEN MAI 53
Jen Mai leans close to Tray.
JEN MAI
(sotto)
A bit of domestic discord?
TREY
You don't know the half of it.
He crosses down to Clark, who's frustrated, wishing he
hadn't gotten so tense with Zara.
TREY (CONT'D)
Be patient, My Lord; the first days
of any marriage are bound to be
strained.
CLARK
(wearily)
Trey....
Ching enters, feeling a bit awkward.
CHING
Lord Kal El, I've brought you
something important.
Preoccupied, Clark turns toward the map.
CLARK
You found Nor? (X)
CHING
No.
CLARK
An estimate of his troops?
CHING
No.
CLARK
His attack plan?
CHING
No. I have brought you a selection
of concubines.
CLARK
Sorry?
(CONTINUED)
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53 CONTINUED: 53
TREY
(brightening)
It is our custom for Nobles to ease
their tensions with the help of
professional care givers.
(confidentially)
It could well take some strain off
the marriage.
CLARK
_Guys_. I am trying to hold this
unstable alliance together long
enough to beat Nor's army and
you're talking concubines??
Ching claps his hands and a gaggle of women in tight leather
Kryptonian slut suits is prodded in by a Guard.
CHING
If you'll just take a moment to
inspect these women...
CLARK
(beside himself)
I don't inspect women! Ching,
I'm telling you that...
Then he sees:
54 LOIS 54
As she backs in, in shimmering sexy dress, soft ropes (X)
attached to her ankles, glaring at the Guard, then turning (X)
to see Clark. She smiles.
CLARK (CONT'D)
... this could be a really good (X)
custom.
Lois starts toward him, but is yanked to a halt, hobbled by (X)
the ropes. Recognizing Lois, Trey stares, but holds his (X)
tongue.
CUT TO:
55 INT. DAILY PLANET - WITH PERRY - TRACKING - MORNING 55
Perry enters, nearly smacking into a breathless Jimmy, who
holds a length of wire copy. They head into the bullpen.
Rapid fire:
(CONTINUED)
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55 CONTINUED: 55
JIMMY
Sorry, Chief.
(re wire copy)
Trouble in Smallville.
(CONTINUED)
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55 CONTINUED: 2 55
PERRY
What kind of trouble?
JIMMY
Don't know.
PERRY
What are the facts?
JIMMY
Can't get any.
PERRY
Who there have you talked to?
JIMMY
No one.
PERRY
Smallville's Clark's hometown.
Have Lois get hold of him.
JIMMY
She can't.
PERRY
Why not?
JIMMY
Not sure.
PERRY
Boy, you're a fountain of
information! How the Sam Hill do
you know there's trouble?!
JIMMY
A U.S. spy satellite says there's a
force field of unknown origin,
sealing the city off from the rest
of the world. A team of army
investigators is on its way there
now.
They reach a group of staffers gazing at the TV sets, and
the two of them stare, too.
PERRY
Judas Priest! Scooped!
56 THE TV SCREEN 56
LEEZA GIBBONS, sitting in gazebo, holding a mike, in (X)
SMALLVILLE.
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LEEZA (X)
... Hello, this is Leeza Gibbons (X)
coming to you live from Smallville (X)
Kansas. With me today is my very (X)
special guest...
WIDEN to include Nor, also seated, who nods to camera.
LEEZA (CONT'D) (X)
... Lord Nor of New Krypton.
(to Nor)
Welcome, Lord Nor.
NOR
Thank you, Leeza. (X)
LEEZA (X)
So what brings you to Earth?
NOR
We're a planet that cares, Leeza. (X)
An advanced culture sharing its
bounty with a more primitive one.
LEEZA (X)
(dubious)
I see. Mr. Nor, the tough (X)
questions: Why a force field? Why
over the entire city?
NOR
I don't have to tell you about
crime, Leeza. The field is (X)
basically a protective device. To
keep the town safe from intruders.
LEEZA (X)
But not to keep the people of
Smallville in?
NOR
Well, that's up to them. Needless
to say it would be vastly safer for
them to remain inside.
LEEZA (X)
How would leaving endanger them?
NOR
They'd be killed. By me.
(CONTINUED)
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56 CONTINUED: 2 56
LEEZA (X)
So the people here are your
prisoners.
NOR
Well, 'Prisoner' is such a
pejorative term...
LEEZA (X)
What else would you call people
kept under guard and threatened
with death?
NOR
'Students.'
(beat)
I am educating the people. To
accept me as their unquestioned
ruler.
LEEZA (X)
And what more do you want?
NOR
To educate the entire world along
similar lines. In fact, if any
kings, princes, presidents, or
interested world leaders are
listening, we really should get
together to discuss the rapid
transfer of global power. To me.
LEEZA (X)
(skeptically)
C'mon, you expect legitimate heads
of state to accept this situation?
NOR
Indeed. If there is any doubt, we
will start killing two quivering
citizens of Smallville every day
until we get a polite response.
(looks over at the Kents)
Starting with these two.
The TV CAMERA PANS to include Jonathan and Martha, guarded
by Drull, tied up back-to-back.
JONATHAN
Help. Someone.
Leeza holds a mike up to them: (X)
(CONTINUED)
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56 CONTINUED: 3 56
LEEZA (X)
And do you have any feelings about
being executed?
They slowly look over at her, we... (X)
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57 INT. MOTHER SHIP - BRIDAL CHAMBER - DAY 57
LOIS
_Women on leashes_??
(agitated)
I thought this was some great,
evolved civilization...
(indicates her outfit)
I mean.
CLARK
(can't help grinning)
Well, look at the outfit they
gave _me_...!
LOIS
(taking him in)
Actually... I don't mind yours.
(glancing at bed)
So this is the bridal bed. Comfy,
I suppose.
(too cheery)
And my Clark. A married man. A
married lord. I was meaning to ask
you, Clark, just how married are
you?
CLARK
Huh?
LOIS
Well, I know you feel an obligation
to your people. And you're a
pretty thorough guy when it comes
to details. And you look darn
good, _great_, really, in the new
outfit....
CLARK
(looking down at himself)
Better than the blue... And the
cape?
(CONTINUED)
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57 CONTINUED: 57
LOIS
(circling, staring)
I'm not knocking the blue suit,
it's just this is more... _More_.
The point is, you got married in
good faith. And you are a man of
your word...
(nervously)
How married are you?
A beat. Clark smiles, puts his hands on her shoulders.
CLARK
Lois I gave YOU my word first.
(holds her close)
You have no idea how frustrating
this is for me. I'm a stranger in
my own skin. I pose as a husband,
I stumble over strange customs, I'm
asked to lead people who don't
completely trust me, and the only
time I feel real is inside my head.
Lost in thoughts of you.
LOIS
(tenderly)
I'm here now.
With that he pulls her close to him in a deep and loving
kiss. While they're kissing, Trey clears his throat O.S. (X)
Startled, they part, as we INCLUDE Trey. (X)
LOIS (CONT'D)
(in slut mode)
Hey, you mind? I'm on the clock
here.
TREY
Forgive me, Sir, but we thought you
should know. Lord Nor has captured
the village of Smallville, and
claimed it as his own.
ON their startled looks,
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58 EXT. RIDGE - ON BUSHES - DAY 58
The bushes rustle, then part as several Commandos crawl
forward on their bellies to the edge of the ridge, led by
the no-nonsense COLONEL CASH in a Jeep. Cash and the others
peer through binoculars, and:
COLONEL CASH
There's the target, gentlemen.
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59 THEIR POV - SMALLVILLE 59
The tiny town lies below, under the glistening dome.
60 CASH AND COMMANDOS 60
CAMERA MOVES to find a tank concealed in the shrubbery
behind the men. (X)
61 OMITTED 61
62 CASH 62
Cash speaks into a microphone attached to an enormous
loudspeaker mounted on a stand. (X)
COLONEL CASH
(into mike)
Attention, Space Creatures. I am (X)
Colonel Ambrose Cash, United States
Army. We are giving you a chance
to throw down your arms and
surrender at once.
A LIEUTENANT SMALL timidly approaches Cash. (X)
SMALL
Is it worth reminding the Colonel
that these Kryptonians are probably
invincible and the only ones in
danger are the people of
Smallville?
(beat)
sir.
COLONEL CASH
Lieutenant, we are under orders.
These United States are not theirs
for the taking!
(sourly) (X)
Those devils are ignoring us. (X)
(to men) (X)
Open fire!
(CONTINUED)
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62 CONTINUED: 62
The tank's cannon swings into position, and:
63 63
THRU OMITTED THRU
64 64
65 SMALLVILLE - FORCE FIELD 65
The shells hit the force field harmlessly, bursting into
explosions of smoke and fire.
66 COLONEL CASH 66
He stares down at the town, stunned. Lieutenant Small's
mouth falls open and he points to something O.S. Colonel
Cash looks to his right.
67 LOOSER 67
Ran and Drull hover over at the side, looking irked. They
now direct a stream of HEAT VISION at the tank and squad of
men. Everything instantly turns red and vaporizes, leaving
only Colonel Cash. Nor floats into FRAME.
NOR
Return and tell your people to
never again attempt these
amateurish tactics.
(beat)
You can't stop us.
BLACK.
_END OF ACT THREE_
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_ACT FOUR_
FADE IN:
68 INT. DAILY PLANET - ON PERRY'S DOOR - DAY 68
Perry emerges from his office, with a sour Colonel Cash as (X)
Jimmy rushes up with wire copy. (X)
JIMMY
Chief, the U.N.'s ordered the
world's military to stand down for
48 hours. The Senate wants to try
and negotiate with the Kryptonians,
and...
(reads)
... 'Sell them on the American
Dream.'
COLONEL CASH
(throws up a hand)
Of course! I lost men out there!
(muttering)
Buncha weaklings...
CHING (O.S.)
Mr. White?
All eyes turn and:
69 INCLUDE CHING 69
He strides through the bullpen, followed by Trey and Jen
Mai. Jimmy and staffers stare, stunned. (X)
CHING
The Kryptonian high command is
commandeering this building.
PERRY
(to Ching)
Hold on, aren't you the fella who
took Superman away...?
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69 CONTINUED: 69
JIMMY
He's also bringing him back, Chief,
look!
And all heads turn as:
70 NEW ANGLE 70
Clark, in black suit, enters, along with Lois in her
concubine outfit.
PERRY
Superman!
JIMMY
Cool outfit.
CLARK
Mr. White, forgive the intrusion.
The Kryptonian force in Smallville
needs to be dealt with, and since
this is a communications center,
it'd make a good base of
operations.
COLONEL CASH
Then I'll move in, too. Keep an
eye on you.
PERRY
(staring at:)
Lois....?
LOIS
(awkwardly)
I...wanted an interview with
Superman, and on their planet,
interviews are done in, uh,
Romanesque cocktail dresses. (X)
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CLARK
Jimmy, do me a favor, get Dr. Klein
on the phone. What's the current
status of Smallville?
COLONEL CASH
All power and water has been cut
off.
CLARK
The Kryptonians don't need food or (X)
water. The only ones you're
hurting are the people of
Smallville....
Trey and Jen Mai exchange a glance. Jimmy brings over a
phone, Clark takes it.
CLARK (CONT'D)
(into phone)
Dr. Klein... ? Yes, it's me. I'll
need your Kryptonite specimen
removed from the vault. It may be
the only thing that can resolve the
Smallville situation.
Colonel Cash is listening to this carefully.
TREY
I don't know what Kryptonite is,
but if Lord Nor is behaving
illegally...
CLARK
'If?' He's holding a town hostage!
JEN MAI
Why this incessant worry about the
stupid _town_?!
(CONTINUED)
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70 CONTINUED: 2 70
LOIS
Hey, maybe Kal El has a plan of his
own!
They stare at her; Clark glances at her uncomfortably.
CLARK
We don't know what's going on.
inside the force field, and there's
no penetrating it...
LOIS
(getting excited).
...so we find a way to infiltrate
Smallville and take a look around!
The Kryptonians regard her stonily.
LOIS (CONT'D)
I'll go along. My fiance's from
there... I know the place.
TREY
Sir, I really must request the
Elders' wishes be heeded...
CLARK
And I really must insist we do as I
say. (X)
JIMMY
Alright, Superman!
Trey and Jen Mai glare at him.
JEN MAI
(to Clark)
And who are you to insist we do
anything?
CLARK
Who am I, Jen Mai?
(beat)
I am your commander.
Trey and Jen Mai stare in surprise; Ching looks pleased.
Lois smiles at Clark.
CUT TO
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71 EXT. GOLF COURSE NEAR SMALLVILLE - HIGH ANGLE - DAY 71
A work detail is digging, trimming, working on sand traps.
Guards move about, shoving, barking orders. FIND NOR. He
prepares to putt into a makeshift hole. Drull stands by,
golf bag slung over his shoulder, reading from manual.
DRULL
'...The left arm remains straight; (X)
the eye remains on the ball...' (X)
NOR
Fascinating.
Nor putts. The ball rolls to a stop, miserably short of the
hole. He leans on his club, looks in the other direction.
Drull hustles up to the ball, kicks it into the hole, and
hustles back. Nor stares over at the hole, pleased.
NOR (CONT'D)
I could love this game.
72 72
THRU OMITTED THRU
73 73
74 MARTHA AND JONATHAN 74
On their hands and knees, Martha and Jonathan manicure a
green. Ran reads from a manual. Two other Smallville
Workers work nearby.
RAN
(reading)
'...The grass surrounding the cup
is of a shorter and sturdier
variety and trimmed to five eighths
of an inch...'
His nose in the book, Ran strolls off toward:
75 OMITTED 75
76 TWO SMALLVILLE WORKERS 76
Ran strolls in and out of FRAME. A BLUR, and Lois and
Clark, dressed in work clothes, stand near the two
Smallville Workers. Another BLUR and the workers and Clark
are gone. Another BLUR and Clark returns. He jams a
baseball cap onto his head as he and Lois pick up the
Workers' tools just as Ran strolls back into FRAME.
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77 OMITTED 77
78 LOIS AND CLARK 78
Ran goes off, and Lois and Clark edge toward Jonathan and
Martha, who've been staring at all this. Clark tips his cap
up and grins.
JONATHAN
Clark!
MARTHA
Honey, I can't believe it!
They all want to hug, but are aware someone may be watching.
LOIS
Clark had to return because of Lord
Nor.
JONATHAN
He's here, Son. He's made us his
slaves.
CLARK
I know. We're going to be slaves,
too, and undo all this. (X)
LOIS
Concubine to slave. Is that a step
down?
Suddenly smoke drifts through FRAME.
JONATHAN
What's that?
79 INTERCUT NEW ANGLE 79
A REBEL WORKER, driven mad, stands waving a flaming golf
flag.
REBEL WORKER
_Someone_'s gotta stand up to you!!
I'd rather _burn_ the damn golf
course than be your slave on it!!
An Overseer rushes over, grabs the Worker by the throat,
hoists him aloft.
CLARK
Hey!
(CONTINUED)
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79 CONTINUED: 79
Clark rushes over, grabs the Overseer by the shoulder. The
Overseer flings the worker down, whirls around, slugs Clark
in the jaw. Clark reels back, then realizes he has to
appear of vastly inferior strength, and drops to the ground.
DRULL
(shouting to workers)
Back to the village!
The workers wearily shoulder their tools. Clark (X)
"struggles" to his feet, hoists the unconscious Rebel (X)
Worker onto his shoulders. Lois and the Kents join him, (X)
and the whole detail trudges off through the grass. (X)
CUT TO:
80 OMITTED 80
81 EXT. SMALLVILLE - TWO CAROUSING KRYPTONIANS - NIGHT #4 81(X)
The two burst laughing from a liquor store, casually (X)
flinging two Smallville Citizens into a wall, taking CAMERA (X)
to two other boisterous Kryptonians who've just finished (X)
tossing something into the air. It comes CRASHING down into
FRAME. It's a car.
92 TOWN SQUARE 82
Townspeople lie sleeping, lit by bonfires and Kryptonian
searchlights that sweep the square. The lights of the town
are out.
83 STEPS OF TOWN HALL - NOR AND RAN 83
Partying Kryptonians wander by, laughing, and Ran eyes them (X)
disgustedly. Nor carries a golf club with swagger.
RAN
Look at them. A lifetime of
Kryptonian discipline forgotten.
NOR
Don't be so insufferably dull. All
that discipline's left them starved
for a little debauchery. What's
the harm?
RAN
It certainly wouldn't be allowed at
home.
(CONTINUED)
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83 CONTINUED: 83
NOR
(an evil smile)
It certainly wouldn't. Which is
why even more of our comrades will
leave that wretched rock and follow
me here to paradise.
Drull floats into FRAME, carrying a frozen cocktail with a
tiny parasol in it. Ran glares at him.
DRULL
My Lord, the townspeople are
begging for water; their tongues
are blistered with thirst.
NOR
The point being.... ?
(takes a swig of Drull's
drink)
They'll get what's rationed; not a
drop more. They have their own
government to thank.
RAN
They'll all die slow and terrible
deaths.
NOR
No, not all. The lucky ones will
be executed.
He smiles and nods toward something O.S. and CAMERA PANS to
reveal the Rebel Worker, chained with his wrists above his
head to a lamppost, limp with thirst.
DISSOLVE TO:
84 EXT. SMALLVILLE CHURCH - DAY #5 84(X)
It's plastered with big signs, in English and Kryptonian,
reading "Forbidden." CAMERA MOVES to the sidewalk, where (X)
Lois and Clark push brooms, watched by two Guards. As the (X)
Guards move on, Lois and Clark hustle to the side of the
Church. CAMERA MOVES IN as Clark looks thoughtfully at the
ground, X-RAYING a spot, as:
LOIS
From what I've been able to pick
up, the master plan is to force
city after city to surrender,
Metropolis being first on the list.
Clark X-RAYS another spot.
(CONTINUED)
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84 CONTINUED: 84
CLARK
Look at us. I always sorta (X)
figured we'd be on our honeymoon
about now.
LOIS
(smiles, touches his face)
At least you're here. With me.
Being with_out_ you... _That_ was
bad.
(beat)
And besides...
CLARK
What? (X)
LOIS
Well, if you wanna know the truth,
it's kind of exciting. It just
seems to be the way our life
together _is_.
(then)
God... Is that what makes our
relationship work?
CLARK
(grins)
No. (X)
He gives her a quick kiss, glances at a patch of ground.
CLARK (CONT'D)
This looks like a good spot.
LOIS
For what?
Clark grabs a long rain spout from the side of the church,
then takes aim and hurls it like a spear into the earth.
Using both hands, he rapidly stuffs the spout down into the
ground until only a few feet remain visible. out of the end
of the spout gushes water!
LOIS (CONT'D)
You drilled a well!
Clark twists the pipe to shut the water off.
CLARK
We've gotta get some water to all
these people.
(CONTINUED)
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84 CONTINUED: 2 84
They hear voices, and Two Guards move by on the sidewalk.
Lois and Clark plaster themselves to the side of the church
again.
85 LOIS AND CLARK 85
LOIS
Just promise we'll have a quiet
evening at home every now and then.
DISSOLVE TO:
86 OMITTED 86
87 EXT. SMALLVILLE - TOWN SQUARE - JONATHAN - DAY 87
A water jug's been fashioned from a length of inner tube,
tied at either end with rope. A stopper is inserted in the
hole in the tube through which water can be released.
Jonathan comes to a Citizen, waits for a Guard to pass, then
stops, seeming to have a chat, but really releasing water
into the Citizen's cup. PAN to another Volunteer
surreptitiously dispensing water into a tin cup being held
by a parched Townsperson.
FIND Lois and Martha, who nervously make their way toward
the end of the square across from the Town Hall. They stop,
staring at "Target Practice." A short stone monument,
surmounted by a bronze bust, sits near the lamppost where
the Rebel Worker is still chained. As he watches in horror,
and Ran looks on, Drull blows a frigid, lethal-looking (X)
blast of Cold Breath at the monument.
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88 88
THRU OMITTED THRU
89 89
90 THE MONUMENT - DAY 90
It is instantly covered in white frost. Now Ran hits it
with a golf club, and the bust shatters like glass. He
smiles over at the Rebel Worker.
RAN
Excellent. A most efficient manner
of execution.
REBEL WORKER
No... please.... I'm begging you...
RAN
(to Guard)
Position yourself.
91 LOIS AND MARTHA 91
MARTHA
(quietly)
I guess it's time, dear.
(loudly)
What do you mean accusing me?!
LOIS
(furiously)
You heard me! I saw all that food
you're hoarding! It's not fair!
The crowd nearby takes notice, begins buzzing.
MARTHA
(to crowd)
She's lying!
LOIS
I saw it myself.
MARTHA
(shoving Lois)
Liar!
And Lois takes a swing at Martha, who ducks! The crowd
erupts, taking sides, grabbing the two women, shoving each
other, screaming about hoarding food and being hungry.
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92 INCLUDE TOWN HALL - DAY 92
Ran and Drull stare at the ruckus across the street, and (X)
step out into the street. Other guards wade into the crowd.
93 RAN AND GUARD 93
The Rebel Worker is visible behind them. As the Kryptonians
stare at the mob, something BLURS vertically down into
FRAME, then at the lamppost and out of FRAME. The Rebel
worker is gone. The shackles hang from the lamppost.
94 TOWN SQUARE - TIGHT ON CROWD - DAY 94
Lois melts back behind the gazebo as guards separate
fighting Townspeople.
NOR (O.S.)
_Stop_ _at_ _once_!!
CAMERA WHIP PANS to find Nor standing outside the Town Hall
door. The mob fall silent.
NOR (CONT'D)
Ran! Drull! Do you see what's
happened?!
He gestures, and...
95 NEW ANGLE 95
Reveals the empty flagpole. Nor furiously comes down the
steps and turns on Ran and Drull.
NOR
You fools! You've lost control of
these wretches.
RAN
We'll find him, Lord Nor.
NOR
It's not just the worthless
prisoner... The whole mood of the
town is changing. And I believe I
know why. I've just received some
disturbing news.
He glances back toward the Town Hall doorway and nods to Jen
Mai, lurking there.
NOR (CONT'D)
From an unimpeachable source.
(shouting)
Jonathan and Martha Kent! Show
yourselves!!
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96 INCLUDE TOWN SQUARE - DAY 96
Two Guards hustle Jonathan and Martha out of the crowd to
the street. Lois stares, terrified.
NOR
(privately, to his men)
Let's see how much he cares for Mum
and Dad.
(loud, to Kents)
I said you'd be the first to go, if
I didn't get what I want! Well,
what... I... want... is..
(loud)
Kal El!
(beat)
Lord Kal El!! I know you're among
us!
Jonathan and Martha are shoved to the steps of the town
hall. A frightened BUZZ from the Townspeople.
NOR (CONT'D)
I'm waiting, Kal El. I assure you,
my credentials in the field of
excruciating death are impeccable.
Ran and Drull pull bizarre, Kryptonian, dagger-like weapons
on the Kents.
97 AN ALLEYWAY - DAY 97
Clark, pulling off cap, steps slowly from the shadows, and
is immediately grabbed by two Guards. He instinctively
shakes them off and starts forward, but the daggers are (X)
pressed against his parents and he stops.
CLARK
What do you want with me, Nor?
Fearful guards approach him, but are afraid to actually (X)
touch. (X)
NOR
Oh, where do I start? I want your
throne, Kal El. And I want your
world. And I want you gone.
Forever.
Clark is livid, but must remain frozen. The Kents and Lois
stare in horror, and...
BLACK.
_TO BE CONTINUED_
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