SUPERMAN GENESIS EXT: KRYPTON Krypton, twice the size of earth, is a dark green tented planet with massive

cities visible from its atmosphere. On one side of the planet sits the, red sun, Rao while the moon Wegthor counters the other. Kryptons surface is made of high rise buildings, enormous statues of former leaders. The vast countryside depicts breathtaking mountain ranges; crystal clear lakes surrounded by lushes meadows. The more prominent cities include Argo City, Kryptonopolis and the planets capital Kandor. EXT: KANDOR The busy city is made of countless skyscrapers and busy streets. At the cities center lies the Council Temple. INT: COUNCIL TEMPLE The temple is made of high ceilings, statues honoring previous leaders of the science council. INT: COUNCIL ROOM In the middle of the large room sits a massive table. The walls resemble famous Kryptonian art passed down from generations. At the table, members of the council sit for an emergency meeting. JAX-UR, one of the leading scientific minds of Krypton, wears the dark red cloak representing his place in the Science Council. The cloak also sports a center chest piece of an altered Superman logo. Jax-Ur is bald with an eye patch. Jax-Ur: It is my strong recommendation we activate the Krypto Genesis Protocol while there is still time. KOR-TE, an out spoken council member, quickly counters the recommendation: I was under the impression that project had been placed in remission. Jax-Ur: And I was under the impression we are trying to save our home. Releasing the selected elements into Kryptons core can reverse the degeneration.
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Kor-Te: Or immediately kill us all! Just as your brilliant mind nearly destroyed Wegthor! Jax-Ur standing in frustration: We have no other choice! If we do not act now everything will be lost! A booming voice comes from the tables head: Silence! Everyones attention is turned toward, the science council leader, JOR-EL. The leader dawns a black cloak with the same altered Superman logo chest piece. The final piece of his uniform is a crimson red cape indicating his place as Kryptons leader. Jor-El: Fighting will gain us no ground toward a solution. We are paying the price for years of unwise decisions affecting our planets well being. I will not have its final doom be at the hand of another such decision. We will continue on the current course with construction of the Excelsior transports to save has many lives as possible. I will not stand by and have an entire culture destroyed. A menacing voice comes from the other end of the table. Who are you to decide our fate? The entire council turns toward a man wearing a Krypton military uniform GENERAL ZOD. Zod has the look of a powerful leader. His uniform is a black suit showing off the altered sliver Superman logo. Each shoulder shows off 5 stars representing his high ranking in the Krypton military. Zod: Government elected you may be but I will not forfeit the right to save my home. For millennia Krypton as been at the forefront of technological advancement. Our planet as been at the very center of gaining peace in the galaxy. Zod stands from the table as a dozen, armed, Black Zero soldiers enter leveling guns at Jor-El. Zod: I will not allow you to destroy that. Jor-El stands meeting Zods challenge as his personal secret service, Red Shard soldiers, storm the room along with taking post among the balcony.
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Jor-El: General you of all should know mutiny will gain nothing. As Government elected Council Leader I exercise my right to relieve you of your ranking along with banishment to the Phantom Zone. Jax-Ur looks on, with a glaring face, as Red Shard personnel bind the hands of Zod and his men. Zod: This is an unwise decisionleader. You will one day pay for this crime of genocide. EXT: COUNCIL PALACE The home of Jor-El sits high above Kandors sky line. The beautiful structure was constructed by the most talented artisans of Krypton. INT: FOYER Jor-Els wife LARA sits rocking tiny baby KAL-EL. Jor-El enters giving his family a loving hug. Lara: How did the meeting go? Is the council becoming more cooperative? Jor-El taking baby Kal-El into his arms: Its taking time but there are certain members who will never concede. Lara: Jax-Ur? Jor-El: And Zod. He attempted a mutiny with his Black Zero Unit. Lara gasps in fear of her husbands life. Jor-El: Dont worry I had Red Shard on standby. I am not nave to think my authority will not be tested in these times. Lara has fear for husbands life along with their own. She goes to a couch and sits in obvious distress. Lara: When do we have to leave? Jor-El sits next to her: Soon, maybe a month.

Lara is terrified of leaving her home planet: Is there truly no other way Jor-El? Is there not something that can be done other than abandoning everything we know? Jor-El: I wish there were but I have to do what I feel is right. I must do what is best for the Kryptonian culture. The Excelsior transports will save millions of lives giving us the chance to rebuild Krypton on a new planet. Jor-El turns his attention to his sleeping baby: So that one day our son may lead us into a world far beyond what we know now. Jor-El pulls Laras tearful face where he can see her: Lara I will not allow anything to happen to usI promise. EXT: KRYPTON MOUNTAIN RAVINE-NIGHT Deep in the bellows of a mountain ravine lies the Phantom Zone. Guarding the area are layers of sacred hooded warriors who have sworn to preventing Kryptons greatest threats from escaping imprisonment. EXT: OUTSIDE RAVINES ENTRANCE A battalion of Black Zero soldiers along with hover tanks close in to invade. Jax-Ur exits one of the tanks looking out on the legendary dungeon of evil. After several moments he makes eye contact with the Black Zero battalion leader. Jax-Ur: You may commence. The battalion leader gestures toward the hover tanks. The lines of tanks rotate their cannons toward their target and fire numerous blasts destroying the entrance gate. CUT TO: ENTRANCE GAIT Guards scatter from the massive explosions. The Black Zero battalion and hover tanks charge the entrance storming through its remains. They are met by reinforcement guards who begin firing on the battalion. Black Zero soldiers, being a highly advanced combat unit, mow down the resistance with little problem.
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INT: MOUNTAIN The battalion storms through the large halls killing everything in their way. After several moments they arrive at the Phantom Zone entrance. Soldiers mount explosives creating a massive opening. INT: PHANTOM ZONE In the dark smoky room lie dozens body chambers containing the galaxies most dangerous criminals. Black Zero Agent: What is this place? Jax-Ur: The tombs of torture. Its my design actually. I created a sedative to place the prisoner into a dream state. This dream state controls the minds thoughts toward punishment and suffering. No physical harm is provoked but the mind is obliterated into agony. Jax-Ur makes his way to the chamber occupied by Zod. He manipulates several controls causing the chambers door to open bring Zod back to a conscious state. Zod awakens in a fury grabbing the throat of a Black Zero agent. Jax Ur: Not exactly the welcome I was expecting General. Zod reorients himself to the situation and releases the soldier Zod: What do you want? Jax Ur: Not everyone believes mutiny is a dead end. We have a common goal General. Its time we combine our resources. EXT: KRYPTON OCEAN Ocean water begins to boil as sea creatures float to the surface. Eruptions begin blowing through the waters surface. CUT TO: The oceans floor begins to separate creating large canyons revealing the unstable core. CUT TO:

Massive tidal waves form, destroying cities along the waters coast. CUT TO: Multiple earth quakes shake the planet as volcanoes erupt. EXT: COUNCIL PALACE-DAY INT: ORACLE CHAMBER The protective bunker surrounds a glass globe at the center. Inside the globe lies the radiating Oracle Crystal. Jor-El and JUL-US meditate at the ancient artifact. Jul-Us is a veteran council advisor who acts as Jor-Els mentor. Jor-EL: If the prophecies are true this is the key to Kryptons future. Jul-Us: It can only be one man who demonstrates courage and compassion that will better the universe. Jor-El: Do you believe this man lives? Jul-Us: Careful you do not assume the identity of the Oracles destined protector. I believe Kryptons savior will be revealed soon enough. Jor-El: Forgive me but the burden of my choice ways heavy on the heart. Jul-Us: That is understood Jor-El but look to your son. One day he will remove such uncertainty taking our culture far beyond the reaches of this galaxy. The chambers door slides open. Entering is a Red Shard agent. Red Shard Agent: Your presence is requested in the surveillance room sir. INT: KANDOR SURVEILLANCE ROOM Jor-El along with council members and Kryptons leading scientist watch as Kryptons core emits massive amounts of unstable energy.

Scientist: The cores degeneration has accelerated much faster than expected. This is only the beginning. The tectonic plates will continue shifting until they are just crumbs. The nervous scientist turns to look Jor-EL in the eye: Theres nothing we can do at this point. Were out of time. INT: MILITARY HANGER Black Zero soldiers load into a Krypton warship. INT: WARSHIP CONTROL ROOM Jax-Ur and Zod monitor a computer that reveals the unstable core. Jax-Ur slams his fist against the consol: Its too late! Were doomed! Zod grinds his teeth with intensifying anger: Jor-El will pay. EXT: EXCELSIOR LOADING DOCK Panic and fear are in the air as Kryptonians quickly make their way onto the massive ship. The ground shaking quakes continue, slowly destroying Kandor. INT: EXCELSIOR BRIDGE Captain RUL-AR stands at the head of the ship as crew members scamper through pre-flight sequences. Rul-Ar: Do we have the Science Council on board? Crew member: Yes sir they are. Rul-Ar: Prepare for departure. Crew member: Many of the cities inhabitants are not onboard yet. Rul-Ar: Theres no time. We must leave now with the Council. The massive ships engines power up as it separates from the loading dock. CUT TO: Jor-El secures Lara and baby Kal-El in their private room.
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CUT TO: As the Excelsior begins making its way into Kryptons sky a massive explosion destroys Kandor. The shockwave hits the Excelsior causing large amounts of turbulence throughout its hull. INT: EXCELSIOR BRIDGE The crew braces from the impact. A crew member notices another ship on radar. Crew member: Captain were picking up another ship closing in. Rul-Ar: Is it another Excelsior? Crew member manipulates the controls: No sir, its a Class 5 warship. ItsGeneral Zods. A chill runs down the Captains spine. Rul-Ar: I thought he was banished. Can you hail them? Communication officer: They are jamming our signal. INT: ZODS WARSHIP BRIDGE Zod looks on at the Excelsior ship. Zod: That is Jor-Els ship. Prepare for boarding. I want to make sure he dies at my hand. Black Zero Soldier: Shall we take out their engines? Zod: We shall. The warship fires several shots crippling the Excelsiors engines. INT: JOR-ELS PRIVATE ROOM The blasts cause power surges throughout the ship as lights flicker on and off. Jor-El grabs Lara and baby Kal-El bracing the impact. Jor-El reaches for his communicator. Jor-El: Captain whats going on?!

Rul-Ar: Its Zods warship! Hes taken out our engines! Were dead in the water. Jor-Els heart sinks realizing Zod is coming for revenge and will surely destroy them. Jor-El grabs Lara. Jor-El: We have to get to the pod room now! CUT TO: A massive explosion breaches the Excelsior hull. Black Zero soldiers, led by Zod, file in killing every Kryptonian in site. CUT TO: Jor-El and Lara race down the halls with baby Kal-El. They reach the pod room. INT: POD ROOM At the back of the room sit rows of emergency escape pods. A control center is in the rooms center. Lara: What are we doing?! The emergency alarm goes off SECURITY BREACH MAIN HULL! SECURITY BREACH MAIN HULL! Jor-El: Its Zod. Jor-El rushes his family to one of the pods. Jor-El: Kal-El is the future of our race. The only way we can save him is to get him away from here. Lara in tears holds her crying baby tight: I cant leave my baby! Jor-El: Its the only way Lara! We have no choice! Lara knows her husband is right. She hugs her baby boy tightly and kisses his forehead handing him to Jor-El. Kryptons terrified leader does the same and wraps him the crimson cape. He places Kal-El in a pod along with a silver square container. They run over to the control panel and begin the launch process. The entrance door explodes as Black Zero soldiers barge in.
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Jor-El pulls a gun from his belt countering with several shots. One of the Agents lands a shot to Lara killing her. Jor-El watches his wife collapse to the floor dead: Lara! Jor-El quickly hits the launch button ejecting Kal-Els pod. Jor-El finds himself surrounded by several agents. INT: HALLWAY Jor-El is escorted down the blasted hallways into the Council Chamber. INT: COUNCIL CHAMBER Jor-El enters to find all council members held prisoner. Zod and Jax-Ur emerge from the crowd. Zod: So here we are Jor-El. We stand at the extinction of our race. Krypton is nothing more than a mere after thought in the galaxy. Is that a heavy burden? Jor-El: It is your burden Zod. The Kryptonian bloodshed today is by your hand not mine. Zod walks over to the helpless Jor-El slamming him against the wall: An entire civilization placed its trust in you as well as my own. If there is to be a single Kryptonian living in the universe it will not be you. Zod rams a dagger into Jor-Els gut. Kryptons powerful leader falls to the ground dead. Zod turns to face the shocked room. Zod: Kill them all. Shots are fired as the entire Science Council is executed. Zod walks over to Jax-Ur: I hold you personally responsible for your contribution in Kryptons destruction. Jax-Ur: Wait you cant Zod pulls out a pistol killing Jax-Ur on the spot. CUT TO:

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Zod and his men return to the breached area in the Excelsiors hull transporting back to the warship. INT: WARSHIP BRIDGE Black Zero Soldier: Were picking up a small escape pod leaving the Excelsior. A faint life form is on board. Zod: Jor-Els son. Black Zero Soldier: Shall we go after it? Zod: In time. Bring the Eradicator online and destroy that ship. Jor-Els greatest creation will be the death of his people. An opening at the ships bow reveals the Eradicator cannon. The cannon fires a single shot destroying the Excelsior. The warship then speeds off into the vastness of space as Krypton explodes. EXT: SPACE Kal-Els pod races through never ending space toward a destiny of greatness. EXT: EARTH The pod quickly approaches and begins entering the atmosphere. EXT: NEW MEXICO DESERT-NIGHT INT: SATELLITE CENTER A midnight shift tech, ADAM, notices an object entering Earths atmosphere on the radar. Adam: Hey Jerry come look at this. JERRY is off at another screen playing X-box listening to an Ipod. Adam walks over hitting him in the arm. Jerry: Yeah, whats up? Adam: Weve got an incoming object over Kansas. Jerry walks over to the radar: Its probably just a stray meteor from the shower earlier. Its nothing.
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EXT: KENT FARM-NIGHT INT: KENT HOUSE A young JONATHAN KENT with his wife MARTHA KENT having dinner. Jonathan: I dont know Martha it just seems like good help is hard to come by these days. Why did I get into farming in the first place? Martha: Because you love it. Youre a third generation farmer. Not like you had much choice. Jonathan: The thing is those first two generations had a lot of help. Between my eight cousins and six brothers the load seemed a little lighter. Martha: Like Ive told you before youre gonna have to ask. Man power isnt going to fall out of the sky. A large crash shakes the house causing lights to dim in and out. Martha: What was that? Jonathan looks out the window to see a burning object in his field: I dont know. Martha and Jonathan rush outside to the object. Jonathan It must be some kind of meteor? Martha takes a closer look to see a baby moving inside: Theres a baby in there! Jonathan: A baby?! Jonathan looks up at the sky and back to the pod: How the heck does a baby? Huh? Martha: Its trapped! We need to get it out! Jonathan: Hold on, Ill grab something. Jonathan runs to his shed. Martha notices the control panel flashing. She manipulates the controls and the pods door pressure releases and opens. The babys cry can now be heard.
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She takes the child into her arms loving it. Jonathan returns with a crow bar. Jonathan: How did you? Martha: Look at him. Hes beautiful. Jonathan takes a closer look at the baby: Does he have a name tag? Martha: Hes not a dog. Jonathan: Well he just fell out of the sky in a spaceship. Nothing is out of the question at this point. Martha: Hes freezing we need to get him inside. INT: KENT HOUSE Martha raps baby Kal-El in a warm blanket cuddling him like a mother. Jonathan in a panic: I cant believe this. A baby fell out of the sky. I mean how does this happen? Who do you even call in a situation like this? Martha in a calming tone: Jonathan we dont call anyone. Weve been trying so long to have a child and now we do. He was sent here for a reason. Jonathan calms himself taking a closer look at the now sleeping baby: I thought it was a giant bird that delivered babies not the Enterprise. Martha: Well name him Clark after your dad. Jonathan smiles accepting the baby as his son: Welcome to the family Clark Kent. 1 WEEK LATER INT: KENT HOME Martha: JONATHAN!!! The startled husband comes running into Clarks baby room to find his terrified wife.
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INT: BABY ROOM Jonathan: What is it? Martha: I cant find Clark. I laid him down just five minutes ago and hes gone! Jonathan: Just calm down well find him. He couldnt have gone far. The frantic parents search their home and make their way outside. EXT: YARD Martha and Jonathan storm through their front door to find, off in the distance, baby Clark walking. Martha rushes over embracing Clark into her arms. While Martha is relieved to find her son, Jonathan as a stunning realization. Jonathan: He was walking. After a moment the comment sinks into her thoughts: Ive never seen him crawl. Jonathan: Hes couldnt be over six months old. Babies dont walk that soon. Much less crawl out of their bed and make it two hundred feet down a drive way. Martha and Jonathans eyes look upon their son slowly realizing he is no ordinary child. 10 YEARS LATER EXT: KENT FARM Jonathan is fixing the roof of a tall grain bin. While focused on his work he does not notice the young Clark behind him. Clark quietly sneaks up behind his dad to scare him. Clark grabs on to his fathers back screaming. This startles Jonathan and in a reflexive reaction throws Clark off the edge. Clark is yelling for his life as he falls to his death. Jonathan realizing what hes done: Clark!! No!! Just before Jonathan as to watch his son die Clark comes to a complete halt in mid air. Jonathan is stunned at what he has
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witnessed. Clark slowly opens his tightly closed eyes to find himself suspended above the ground. He begins levitating back to the bins roof where his father is speechless. Jonathan: Thats different. Clark: Im flying Jonathan: How long have you been doing this? INT: KENT HOUSE-DINNER TABLE The small family sits around the dinner table eating. Jonathan and Clark are unusually quite. Martha takes notice. Martha: So what did yall do all day? Clark: Fix the grain bin. Martha: Oh did daddy let you help? Clark: Um Yeah a little bit. Martha: Tell me you didnt let him on the roof? Jonathan no longer able to keep a secret: Tell mom what you did Clark. Clark has a suspicious look on his face: I flew Martha: Ah that sounds fun! Where did you go? Clark: To the bin roof. Martha notices neither are smiling and have a unchanging serious look. Youre not serious are you? Their facial expressions are stone. Jonathan: He really flew Martha. I didnt know he was on the roof when I was working. He tried to scare me and I accidently knocked him off but he never hit the ground. INT: BEDROOM Martha: Are you sure he flew? I mean people dont fly.

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Jonathan: Martha I know what I saw. It all makes sense. He walked before six months, was sprinting at two, hears and sees everything. He as abilities that I cant explain. Martha: What do we do? Jonathan: Home school. If he pulls something like this at school well lose him. The government would stick him in a lab forever. We must protect him. No doubt hes from another world but this world is his home now. 15 YEARS LATER INT: LARRY KING LIVE SET Larry: I would like to welcome tonights special guest Mr. Lex Luthor. How are ya Lex? Sitting across from Larry, Lex Luthor has the appearance of an esteemed world leader. The classic bald head, cynical eyes, and a square jaw. Lex: Doing well Larry, thanks for having me. Larry: You are a well traveled man. Where was your last trip? Lex: Business has limited my down time lately but I did take a trip to New Zealand a month ago. Great beaches and the foods not bad either. Larry: Speaking of business, I think it goes without saying that LexCorps continuous growth in foreign policy and stimulation of the nations economy has placed you as a front runner in next years Presidential election. Even to the point of being considered as the first world leader one day. Are you up for such a task? Lex has kidding laugh: When you place it in those terms Im not sure anyone is. Larry: Well it would be a big job and youre the first to bring serious discussion to the topic. Its a legitimate possibility. Lex: The world is getting smaller Larry. What use to be a week away is an hour away and what use to be a day away is at our fingertips. The days of dividing each nation are quickly coming
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to an end which means the world will need someone to lead her. If there is a man capable of carrying such a task I believe its me. Larry: You have been given the title as most powerful man in the universe. What in the world does a man do to acquire such a description? Lex: Peace, Its the only idea all nations can agree on. War is expensive, pain is expensive but peace brings about hope. Hope brings congruity. Congruity brings money. Larry: Can you bring peace to this planet? Lex:I have the ability to not only bring peace to this planet but the entire universe. EXT: METROPOLIS-DAY Cars fill the fast pace roads with people migrating over the sidewalks. Massive skyscrapers feel the skyline. One skyscraper is identified by having a large world globe atop its roof. This is the headquarters of the worldwide media outlet The Daily Planet. EXT: DAILY PLANET The busy sidewalk meets the large stone steps leading to the buildings entrance. Tons of people cycle through the doors. One particular young lady LOIS LANE wearing a fitting business suit with a leather carrying bag scurries up the steps through the doors. INT: FRONT LOBBY The lobby, equally as busy, has a smaller scale of the iconic globe at its center. Lois makes her way through the crowd to the elevators. The elevator is packed with the door quickly closing. Lois: Hold that door! A gentleman stops the door and Lois squeezes in. Lois: Thanks
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INT: MEDIA FLOOR Nearly three dozen desks fill the open floor. At the rear of the floor is a large office. On the glass door reads Editor in Chief PERRY WHITE INT: PERRYS OFFICE Dozens of major world newspaper headlines cover the walls. Perry sits at his desk on the phone. Perry: What do you mean its a non media event?! Do they not want their cancer saving drug on the front page? Perry listens to the phones reply Perry: I dont care if their president doesnt read the newspaper! Tell him the Daily Planet will be on sight with cameras rolling! Perry slams down the phone and storms out of his office onto the main floor. INT: MAIN FLOOR Perry: Wheres Ron? RON TROUPEs voice comes from the water fountain: Over here sir. Perry: Get to Ricon and dont comeback until you have an interview with the president. Ron: Charles Aiken from Ricon? Perry annoyed with the question: Do you need a flashcard? The clumsy JIMMY OLSEN stands from his desk: You want me to go too chief? Perry gives Jimmy a dumbfounded look and returns to his office. Troupe hurries to the elevator. He jumps in as soon as the doors open while Lois exits. Lois pauses taking her first look at ciaos that comes with the worlds largest media provider. While feeling overwhelmed she composes herself and begins looking for

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someone in charge. She walks up on several people working at a printer. Lois: Hi Im new. Can you tell me The group does not acknowledge Loiss presence. Realizing this she turns away. CUT TO: Jimmy notices Lois and is immediately mesmerized at her beauty. He rushes over to her. Jimmy: Hi Im Jimmy Olsen. Are you new? Jimmy extends out his hand and Lois shakes it. Lois taken back by the rambunctious greeting: Hi yes, yes today is my first day. Im Lois Lane. Jimmy: Great to meet you Lois. Let me take your bag and show you around. Jimmy awkwardly takes Loiss bag and begins the tour. Jimmy: This is the main floor where a lot of the writing and editing happens. Lois: Do you write? Jimmy: Oh no maybe someday. I do photography. Do you wanna see my work? Lois: Umm yeah sure. A well built man STEVE LOMBARD walks over putting his arm around Jimmy. Dont scare the young lady off on her first day. Lombard takes Loiss hand kissing it. Steve Lombard a pleasure to meet you Miss Lois: Lois Lane Lombard gives a sleazy smile: Miss Lane. Perry opens the door to his office: Lombard, Olsen youre not paid to drool. Get back to work.
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Perry points at Lois: Are you Lindsey Lane? Lois: Lois Lane sir Perry: Come into my office. INT: PERRYS OFFICE Perry closes the door behind his new employee: Take a seat. The nervous Lois does so while Perry sits behind his large desk. Perry: Ok Miss Lane Ive got one rule no sucking up. Short skirts, long legs, and v-necks dont fly in this office. All I ask for is dedication. Some places ask for your best. Here you are to be the best. The Daily Planet did not become what it is with peppermint amateurs. Youre expected to be a professional to the capital letter. I dont do the hiring but I can do the firing. Any questions? Lois taken back by the intense welcome: No sir I think Ive got it. EXT: KENT FARM-DAY A large John Deere tractor is plowing through a field. INT: TRACTOR An older, early 50s, Jonathan Kent is driving and notices an approaching muddy area. Jonathan: Doesnt look too bad. He drops the tractor into a lower gear and continues on his path attempting to go through it. The tractor begins to bog down leaving Jonathan trapped. Jonathan frustrated attempts several times to free himself but fails: I saw that going differently. EXT: SMALLVILLE-DAY A small town resembling the complete opposite of Metropolis. INT: DINER
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Clark, now in his mid twenties, sits at the bar surrounded by other customers. Clark now wears black framed glasses. Next to him sits LANA LANG, a beautiful young lady Clarks age. Clark: Mom is totally against it but its been dads dream forever. Lana laughs: Im gonna have to be on your moms side. I mean does he really need an airplane. Your dad doesnt need another toy that could kill him. Clark laughs: Maybe so but if the man wants to fly I say let him. Its not like he can do that without plane. Lana: If you say so. The waitress MRS. WATSON walks up: Any room for dessert? Lana: Ive eaten enough to last a week. Watson laughs: What about you Mr. Kent? Clark: Thanks but Ill pass. Watson takes Lanas left hand: Clark when are you gonna put a ring on this finger. The two embarrassed by the comment. Clark: Ummmm? Watson: Come on Clark shes beautiful, youre both in your mid twenties, out of school, and been together for years. Lanas dont come around every day you know. Lana laughs trying to break the awkwardness. Clarks phone beeps. He opens it reading the message. Clark: Its my dad. Him and his tractor lost another fight with mud. Lana shakes her head: And he thinks he can handle a plane. Clark pays for their meal. INT: TRUCK
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Clark: Ill take you home and then go help him. Lana: Why does your dad always call you for this kind of stuff? He cant call anyone else. Clark: Yeah you know its kind of a bond I guess. He thinks I have the special touch. EXT: LANAS HOUSE-DAY Clarks truck pulls into Lanas drive way. INT: TRUCK Clark puts the truck in park. Clark: Lana back there at the diner with Mrs. Watson. II dont want you to think Im afraid. Lana has a puzzled look: Afraid of what? Clark: Commitment or a future with you. Its just right now Lana puts her hand over Clarks mouth: Clark dont worry about what she said or anybody for that matter. Theres no pressure on you or me right now. Im certainly not going anywhere. I will always be for you watching you do great things. Clark gives a reassuring smile leaning in for a kiss: Forever? Lana leans in to meet him: Forever Lana opens the passenger door: Pick you up in the morning. Clark surprised at the comment: Pick me up? Lana laughs: Yes at your house. EXT: FIELD Clarks truck pulls up to the trapped tractor. Jonathan stands outside its cab. Clark: You know I hate doing this. Jonathan: Well it didnt look so deep from a far. Did I mess up your lunch with Lana?
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Clark walks up to the muds edge: You actually saved us. Ms. Watson was interrogating me on why Lana and I arent married. Jonathan: In that case youre welcome. Clark grabs the front of the tractor: Hold on tight. As if pulling a leaf from a limb Clark pulls the five tone tractor from the thick mud onto dry soil. Jonathan: That never gets old. EXT: LEXCORP-DAY A black tented SUV drives through the large front gate. Inside the gate lies a vast high tech facility. The campus is made of multiple futuristic buildings. The SUV pulls up to one of the large structures. Lex Luthor, along with several body guards, exit the vehicle and enter the building. INT: BUILDING A man wearing a headset SANDERS runs up to Luthor. Sanders: Mr. Luthor Im sorry to bother you but youre needed in the Steel room. Luthor surprised at the comment: The Steel room? Sanders: Its Admiral Chen. INT: STEEL ROOM An elevator door opens at the rooms rear. Luthor and Parker exit into a highly advanced bunker. Dozens of radar screens, viewing monitors, communication equipment, and satellite controls make up the interior. Luthor: What problems is our favorite Admiral Chen causing today? An elderly gentleman CAPTAIN MIXON turns toward Luthor: Hes leading his fleet toward the eastern seaboard of the United States. Luthor shaking his head: Chinese always flexing their muscles. Open up the com channel.
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A communication officer manipulates a control panel. Admiral Chen appears on the large viewing screen at the rooms center. Luthor: Admiral, so nice to see you again. Chen speaks with a Chinese accent: Lex Luthor, I am afraid you are too late. Washington is already within range of our missiles. Its destruction is immanent. Luthor: Chen I suggest you turn your yacht club around before I interpret this voyage as an act of war against America. Chen: Your attempts at intimidation are no use. We do not fear your long range missiles. Luthor: Who said anything about long range? Chen: Do not toy with me. Our radars detect no barriers. Luthor smiles: Then my technology is working. Admiral there are currently half a dozen combat subs surrounding your fleet. If thats not enough a stealth bomber hangs at the edge of our atmosphere ready to turn you into nothing more than a rubber duck in a bath tub. I suggest you consider my warning. Chen looks out the window to find the combat subs surface revealing large cannons pointed at him. Luthor notices the fear in Chens eyes: Its your move Admiral. You can turn around and be a war hero or be solely responsible for the destruction of your nation. Make your choice. A cold chill runs down the Admirals spine as sweet accumulates on his brow: I will allow you victory today Luthor but tomorrow will reveal a different result. The screen goes black. Luthor: Everybody promises a bad tomorrow. Luthor turns toward the room of stunned on lookers: And thats how world peace is made. Luthor heads back toward the elevator he arrived in. Captain Mixon accompanies him.
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INT: ELEVATOR Mixon: You make it look easy Lex. Luthor: It is easy when Ive got the biggest gun in the fight. Mixon: After your all ruling comments on King youre gonna need the biggest gun. Politicians are going to eat you alive. Luthor: Im not interested in politics Frank. Anyone can say what theyre going to do. I choose to talk with action. Mixon: Just play the game Lex. You can walk away with the election next year. Luthor: President? I dont want to be the 45th of anything. I choose to be the first on a new path. The elevator door opens and Luthor steps off while Mixon stays on. Luthor: I want the world. Elevator door closes EXT: DAILY PLANET-DAY INT: MEDIA FLOOR Lois sits at her, perfectly organized, desk diligently working at her laptop. Jimmy pops in startling Lois. Jimmy: Settling in ok? Lois regaining her composure manages a smile: Yeah I am so far, thanks. Jimmy: Fantastic! Did you see the spread of exotic African frogs on the front page of the Geographic section? Very dangerous. Lois: I did, it was a great picture. You must have worked really hard on it. Jimmy bowing out his chest: Well you know photography its a tough gig but I enjoy the challenge. Jimmy notices Loiss open laptop: What are you working on?
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Lois: Its a piece on Lex Luthor possibly running for President next year. Im kind of a political geek. My dad always had it on TV. I guess I picked it up from him. Jimmy: Wow, the Chief usually doesnt give out articles like this to new writers. Lois: He doesnt know Im writing it. I just want him to see what I can do. Perry: Lois! Lois, caught off guard by the voice, stands from her chair: Yes Chief? Perry: I need you to get to MFD. Theyre getting five new rescue Dalmatians today. I want a 300 word article in tomorrows local section. Jimmy: I can tag along Chief. A picture would beef up the article. Perry rolls his eyes: Sure You can almost see smoke coming from Loiss ears for having to cover such a silly story with an over obsessed photographer. EXT: KENT HOUSE-NIGHT The small family enjoys a relaxing night. Martha sits on the porch swing with Jonathan who sips on coffee. Clark sits on porch steps picking at his guitar. Martha: You have managed to get that stupid tractor stuck six times in the past month. Have you forgotten how to drive? Clark: He never learned. Jonathan: Easy son or Ill put you on it. Martha: What time are you and Lana leaving tomorrow? Clark: First thing in the morning. Hopefully we can beat the traffic and make descent time.

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Jonathan: I havent been to Metropolis in years. Its a lot different than here. Busy streets, horns, people, pavement a whole new world. Martha: Will you let him enjoy his birthday Jonathan. I think he can handle it. Clark: Thats what Im saying. I would think turning 26 would grant a little freedom. Jonathan: Were not trying to hold you prisoner its just youve always been on a farm. You never even went to college. Clark: Hey it may have been an online journalism degree but it counts. The three share in a laugh. Martha stands from the swing. Martha: Its been a long today so Im gonna hit the sack. Martha kisses her husband and son: Good night. Clark and Jonathan lean against the porch railing looking up at the vast sky of stars. Jonathan: You know Clark Im really proud of you. I think youre the best son any father could ask for but dont ever feel that this is all you can be. Clark: What do you mean? Jonathan: I see what you do Clark with the glasses and never using your powers. Do you ever wonder where it is you truly came from? Who your real parents are or who you really are? Clark: I try not to because it doesnt matter. Wherever or whoever I came from abandoned me. I sometimes wonder why I was not good enough. The truth is Im glad I wasnt. This is my home, this farm, this house, and this town is where I belong. Jonathan: Just dont ever feel that your mom and I are holding you back. Youre not bound to anything. Clark: All I know is Im in love with Lana while you and mom are the greatest parents a son could have. This may not be the life I was meant to live but its the one I want to live.
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EXT: HIGHWAY-DAY Clark and Lana ride down the highway in a red sports car convertible having the time of their life. The warm air blowing throw their hair, music blaring with the open road as their guide. INT: CAR Clark has to yell over the wind: So this is why you had to pick me up! Its really awesome your dad let us borrow the car! Lana: Its your birthday! I guess he could finally make an exception! Clark: Where do you wanna go first when we get there?! Lana: Its your big day you pick! Clark: Im feeling Main Street! Clark speeds on down the highway EXT: METROPOLIS-DAY Clark and Lana walk down busy Main Street taking in all the sites. They walk past popular music studios, store windows with the latest fashions, billboards sporting huge celebrities, all the media outlets one of the countrys largest cities has to offer. They walk next to a large stone building Bank of Metropolis. The two stand in awe at the colossal structure. Lana: The Smallville Bank looks at a piggy bank compared to that. Clark: Tell me about it. Think its got an ATM inside? Lana gives Clark a dumbfounded look: Umm yeah maybe one or a thousand. Clark: Good I need cash. The two enter the building INT: BANK OF METROPOLIS

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The massive lobby is constructed of marble walls with lines coming from over twenty tellers. All the amities of a large bank are present with a large crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling. Clark and Lana walk over to an available ATM. CUT TO: Large suspicious men cover each exit slamming doors tying them in chains. This catches peoples attention but no one reacts. CUT TO: The head bank robber KEMP, with short black hair and olive complexion, pulls a gun from his leather jacket firing a shot in the air. The gunshot quickly gets everyones attention. Nearly thirty other people including several bank tellers draw guns. CUT TO: Clark and Lana realize their harmless day trip as now become a dangerous situation. CUT TO: The room is in a frenzy has over a hundred customers run for their life. The head robber fires off another shot. Kemp: Everybody shut up! The room freezes falling silent. Kemp: Im going to need everyone in the center of the room now! Clark, Lana, and everyone else follow the command huddling at the rooms center. Kemp: Sit in a circle facing the outside. Anyone make a move and they die. Hand over all your iphones, ipads, ipods, and any other electronic devices. Several men walk around the circle with bags as the hostages place phones in them. Kemp: We are going to clean out this bank and you all are collateral. This is quite simple. The police will be here in

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less than ten minutes. Keep your mouths shut and youll be free by lunch. Trying to be a hero will only get you a tombstone. CUT TO: Lanas face on the verge of tears. Clark takes her hand: Im not going to let anything happen to you. I promise. EXT: BANK OF METROPOLIS Dozens of police cars rush onto the scene. Police Commissioner WILLIAM HENDERSON exits from his car and turns toward another cop Lieutenant DAN TURPIN. The two walk toward the perimeters front. Henderson: Whats the situation? Turpin: Kemp is at it again sir. Henderson: Again? Its the 4th bank in a month. What does it look like in there? Turpin: Weve counted twenty four armed men but there could be more. Not sure on a hostage number but being the time of day its well over a hundred. Snipers are on the rooftops of neighboring buildings with SWAT on the way. Henderson: Tell SWAT to double time it. We have to catch him this time dead or alive. INT: BANK VAULT Kemp and several of his men carry empty duffle bags into the fully loaded vault. Kemp looks at the millions of dollars stacked inside. Kemp forms a sleazy smile: This is why we live boys. Take it all. The men begin filling the bags. INT: CAR

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Jimmy: I graduated from New York State three years ago but I didnt know what I wanted. I didnt feel like the world was ready for what Jimmy Olsen had to offer. Lois in the passenger seat bored into submission from Jimmys stories. They turn onto Main Street. Shocked by the mass crowd and police cars, Jimmy slams on breaks. Jimmy: Come on now we have to take the freeway. Lois: Whats going on? Thats the Bank of Metropolis. Jimmy begins to turn onto a side street. Lois: What are you doing? Stop the car. Jimmy: We cant go through Lois this is the only way around. Lois: Jimmy someone is robbing the Bank of Metropolis and youre still thinking about those stupid dogs. Jimmy: Thats what Chief wanted. Lois opens her door: I know what the Chief wants but I didnt spend three summers at a Presidents camp brown nosing Ivy League Preps to report on Dalmatians. Lois gets out of the car making her way through the crowd. Jimmy reluctant to follow ponders in the car for a moment and then follows Lois. INT: BANK LOBBY Kemp walks over to one of the armed henchmen. Kemp: Its bag time. The man nods at the other armed henchmen and they begin covering each hostages head with sacks. The hostages scream in terror. A henchman gets to Lana. Henchman: We got a jewel over here! The henchman touches Lanas face and she pulls away. Henchman: Whats the matter baby? You dont like me.
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Clark gives the henchman a menacing look. Henchman: Whats the matter four eyes? This your woman? Clark: Take your money and leave us alone. The henchmen back hands Clark knocking off his glasses. Henchman: Did you say something?! Kemp: Max! I told you to bag them thats all. Max regains his composure bagging both Lana and Clark. EXT: BANK ROOFTOP A SWAT team begins penetrating the banks ventilation system. EXT: POLICE PERIMETER Turpin: SWATs in. As soon as theyre in position theyll set up a video feed. Henderson: They better make it fast. Captain MAGGIE SAWYER walks up to the two men: Have we tried negotiating? Henderson hands her the megaphone: Youre the expert. CUT TO: Sawyer at Kemp this encourage something the perimeters front speaks into the megaphone: Mr. is Captain Sawyer. You are surrounded by police. We you to release the hostages and surrender. We can work out.

INT: BANK LOBBY Kemp: That Sawyer woman just doesnt get it. Kemp grabs a random bagged hostage taking them to the doors front. Kemp: I dont know what youre trying to say but Im not going anywhere. Ive got a small army and about a 150 innocent people in here. You really want a war?
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Sawyer: Nobody is going to war. Lets just talk. Kemp: You wanna talk? Ok Ill give you something to talk about! Kemp lifts a strand of a dozen grenades. Everyones eyes widen realizing the stakes just went up. Henderson: This just became an act of terror. Get bomb squad. Kemp walks back to the lobbys center tossing the terrified hostage back to circle. Kemp: Theyre going to play by my rules. CUT TO: SWAT members slowly make their way through vent lines. One SWAT member gains a visual on the lobby. He lowers his scope on the hostages. SWAT member speaks softly into his headset: Ive got a visual on hostages. CUT TO: Turpin hearing the news: SWAT has a visual on the hostages. Turpin, Henderson, and Sawyer scamper to the SWAT vans cameras. They see the large circle of hooded hostages and a room filled with armed men. Sawyer: He wasnt kidding about a small army. Henderson: SWAT will never get be able to take them all at once. Its a shootout in the making. Turpin: Weve got to rethink this. INT: BANK VAULT Men continue to fill duffle bags with hundred dollar bills. Kemp enters becoming in patient. Kemp: Are we not done yet? Man: Theres a lot of money here and theres only 3 of us.

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Kemp: Well there are more gun barrels pointed this way so hurry up! INT: BANK LOBBY The inpatient Kemp enters. Ok whos the lucky one! Max wheres that jewel? Max: Over here boss. The two walk over to Lana removing her sack. Kemp: Such a waste. We could have gone places. Kemp pulls Lana to her feet by her hair. Lana screams in terror. Lana: No! Clark help! Max puts his gun barrel to Clarks covered head: Move and you die. CUT TO: Kemp takes Lana to the front door in front of the police. Kemp: Is this real enough for you! CUT TO: Henderson, Turpin, and Sawyer look on. Henderson: Please do not do this. CUT TO: Max holding a metal pipe swings it towards Clarks head. Clark throws up his hand catching the pipe just before hitting him. Clark slowly turns his covered head toward the wide eyed Max. Clark pulls the bag from his head. Clark: I can see you. CUT TO: Max goes flying into the glass door beside Kemp and Lana. Before Kemp can move Clark is standing between him and Lana. Clark: I told you to leave her alone.
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Kemp raises his gun at Clark: Are you giving orders now?! Kemp pulls the trigger. Clarks face flinches to the side causing the bullet to ricochet. Clark levels his angered eyes back at Kemp. He quickly fires off the entire clip in his gun with each bullet falling to the ground. Kemp: What the Clark lifts Kemp into the air by the throat: You should have stayed home today. Clark throws Kemp into the banks wall. The rest of the men level their guns at Clark firing away. As before the bullets helplessly fall to the ground. Faster than a speeding bullet, Clark flies across the room leveling eight of the men. CUT TO: SWAT member in ventilation shaft looking through scope. SWAT: Are you seeing this? CUT TO: Henderson, Sawyer, and Turpin watch from inside the video truck. Sawyer: Is something wrong with the camera? Turpin: I dont think so INT: BANK OF METROPOLIS Clark takes on a group of the bank robbers beating them to a pulp. The robbers are unable to land a single blow due to Clarks superhuman speed and strength. CUT TO: Several men fire their guns in the direction of the massive chandelier hanging from the ceiling. CUT TO: Debris falls in the area of Lana who is running away. Just before reaching safety a large piece of ceiling strikes her in the head knocking her to the ground unconscious.
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CUT TO: The chandelier begins to crack and falls toward the helpless hostages. Clark speeds over catching the falling object in midair. The men are in astonishment. Clark tosses it at the men knocking a hole in the banks wall. CUT TO: Henderson speaking into a com: Ok SWAT you are a go repeat youre a go! CUT TO: SWAT members drop into the fight taking down the armed men. Several SWAT members enter the money vault but are gunned down by a group of robbers. One of the men in the vault walks into the lobby area revealing the strand of grenades. Man: No one leaves alive! With a single pull the man removes each of the grenades clips. SWAT members freeze realizing they are out of time. In less than the blink of an eye, Clark darts over to the man taking the grenades bolting into the vault. The massive vault door slams behind him. After a moment the grenades explode but smoke is all that escapes the vault. SWAT members creep up to the door pulling it open. Clark slowly emerges from the smoke and fire. His clothes shredded and burned from the explosion. Clark leans against the wall and after a moment he collapses to the ground. SWAT members slowly proceed with caution. One member feels for a pulse: Hes alive. Another SWAT member speaks into his com: Weve got a hostage in the vault unconscious with possible burns and lung damage, requesting medical assistance. Henderson, Sawyer, and Turpin rush into the vault looking at the injured man. Turpin: How can a man survive something like that? Henderson: Im gonna make a call. EXT: AIRCRAFT CARRIER-EASTERN SEABOARD DAY
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INT: CONTROL ROOM A phone rings. An officer answers the phone. Officer: Captain its for you CAPTAIN WHITAKERS appearance is that of a war veteran. Whitaker takes the phone: Whitaker here Whitaker listens closely for a moment shocked at what he is hearing: He did what? Whitaker listens for a moment longer: Transport it by chopper and well handle the rest. Whitaker hangs up the phone and turns to the officer: Prep the deck weve got a package coming in. Officer: Yes sir EXT: AIRCRAFT CARRIER DECK A Metropolis Police Chopper hovers over the massive deck as it slowly descends onto the landing pad. Armed guards stand at attention as a medical staff rushes up to receive the package. The choppers doors open to see Clark securely strapped to a gurney. Whitaker walks up to one of the Metropolis medical officers: Is he conscious? Medical Officer: Hes been in and out. Nothing is piercing his skin so intravenous drugs are out. Whitaker: Nothing pierces his skin? Medical Officer: We tried every gauge known and its like trying to push through steel. The medical officer hands Whitaker a briefcase. Heres the footage. I think youll see my point. Whitaker takes the briefcase: Im sure I will. EXT: DAILY PLANET-DAY INT: MEDIA FLOOR
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Perry comes out of his office heading toward Loiss desk. Perry: Lois, your deadline as moved up. Im gonna need the fire department piece in an hour. Perry notices Loiss surprised look. Perry: The rescue Dalmatians I told you to cover three hours ago. Lois: Right, I remember. Umm Jimmy and I got a little sidetracked by the Bank of Metropolis robbery. Roads were closed for hours. Perry raises his voice so Sidetracked! When I give roads are closed you find fly! There are no excuses the whole floor can hear: you a story to do I expect it done! If away to turn your car into a plane and Miss. Lane!

Lois terrified: I do have a story chief. Perry: About what, how many times they play Lady Gaga between the 10 oclock and 11 o clock hour?! Lois: No, we were on site. Jimmy got great pictures and I grabbed several interviews. Lois hits the print button on her computer and hands Perry a stack of papers. Its all right here. Just read it. Perry takes a look at several photos and skims through the notes. He pauses for a moment as his anger begins to slowly subdue. Perry: Thousand word article at the end of the day. Perry tosses the material back on Loiss desk and walks away. Lois finally lets out a large sigh realizing she escaped journalism death. INT: INTERROGATION ROOM Clark sits in the small room. The room consists of two chairs and table. On the table sits an untouched glass of water. Clark still wears the battered and burned clothing from the explosion but his body shows no resemblance. Across from Clark a wall
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monitor is replaying footage of Clark taking down the bank robbers. CUT TO: Outside the interrogation room Whitaker watches Clark through the other side of the monitor. Another officer stands at Whitakers side. Whitaker: How is he? Officer: He hasnt moved. All he does is stair at the monitor. Do you want me to call Luthor? Whitaker: Not yet. I want to talk to this guy. As Whitaker turns away the monitor quickly flickers and returns to normal. INT: INTERROGATION ROOM A door opens and enters Whitaker. Clark makes eye contact with the former war hero. After a moment Whitaker looks at the monitor replaying footage. Whitaker: You do that often? Clark makes no response at the question. Whitaker makes his way to the chair across from Clark. Whitaker: Ill have to admit Ive watched that over a dozen times trying to wrap my head around it all. I keep thinking its some kind of computerized image or camera trick. Those bank robbers never stood a chance. Clark continues to show no emotion staring back. Whitaker (continued): You got a name son? Clarks face is stone with no response. Whitaker: Since we cant get a blood sample, your prints are negative, and you dont seem talkative Ill just call you John for now. So where are you from John? Clark: I dont know.
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Whitaker: Thats what I figured youd say. Whitaker looks back at the monitor footage then back at Clark. Whitaker: So tell me. Why did you wait so long to intervene? Its obvious you could have stopped them before they ever drew their first gun. Is it that girl? What does she mean to you? Clark: Shes nobody. I didnt want to see people get hurt. Whitaker: Well you accomplished that. There were no fatalities and several were admitted to the hospital but theyll live. Truth is John I served in all four branches of the military. Ive been knee dip in the worst places this world can offer. In those places Ive witnessed men perform extraordinary fetes bordering on unexplainable but never in my life have I seen a man do what you did. Theres no material on this earth capable of deflecting that kind of gunfire. No human has that kind of speed, strength, or ability to fly. I dont know who you are or where youre from but I do want to know what you are here for? Clark stares deep into Whitakers eyes unwilling to reveal what he knows of his past. Clark: Just let me live. The entire room shakes as lights flicker. Clark and Whitaker both brace themselves. Whitaker reaches for his com: Whats going on up there? Only static returns from the com. Concerned, Whitaker heads toward the door. He exits into a control room. INT: CONTROL ROOM Whitaker: Did we hit something? Control officer: I dont know but the entire network is down. Must have been some kind of power surge. As he finishes that statement the wall explodes. Smoke and debris feel the room as Black Zero Agents enter. INT: INTERROGATION ROOM
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Clark feels the explosion shake the room. INT: CONTROL ROOM Laser fire has ensued as four Black Zero Agents begin killing everyone inside. Whitaker as taken cover while returning fire but it is to no prevail. CUT TO: Clark opens the interrogation room door. A Black Zero Agent spots him. Agent: Hes over there. The four agents level their weapons at the room unloading on it. After the entire room is in flames they seize fire and look for the body. As they approach the blaze Clark emerges from the debris punching out the closest Agent. The other three draw electric staffs. Clark is at a standoff. Whitaker emerges from a crouched position firing on the Agents. Taking advantage of the moment Clark lands another punch to an Agent dropping him. Clark is struck in the head by a staff and then receives a punch to the face. Clark stumbles back. The Agent swings another punch that Clark blocks and lands a punch into the agents gut followed by a knee to the face. Clark looks over to see Whitaker violently taking a beating. Clark intervenes by throwing the Agent through a wall. Clark sees that Whitaker is barely alive: Let me help you. Clark attempts to move Whitaker but he stops him: Its too late for me. Go, this world will need your help. Another explosion is felt from somewhere in the ship as Whitaker takes his final breath. Clark makes his way into the ships hall. INT: HALL Water is beginning to fill the battered hallway. Using x-ray vision he sees the ship is crawling with Black Zero Agents that are led by a man he does not recognize. Clark flies through the ships side and soars high into the sky. INT: CONTROL ROOM
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Zod, with a battalion of Agents, enter the control room. Zod scans the debris noticing four woozy agents. Zod angered grabs the closest agent by the throat. Zod: Where is he? The Agent still beaten: I dont know where he went. He escaped. Zod: You are supposed to be the pinnacle of military combat yet a scared orphan overpowered four of you! Agent gasping for air: Hes something else. Ive never seen strength like his. Zod becomes overwhelmed with anger chocking out the Agent and throwing him to the ground. Zod: Get back to the ship and destroy this worthless vessel. EXT: SKY ABOVE SHIP Zods massive warship hovers above the damaged aircraft carrier. The ships cannon fires a single blast destroying the aircraft carrier leaving nothing behind. INT: WARSHIP BRIDGE Zod watches with enraged eyes as the naval ship goes up in flames. Zod turns to one of the agents at a console. Zod: What is the highest populated city on this planet? The agent manipulates the controls: A city called New York. We can be there in less than one click. Zod: Chart its course, time to make our presence known. EXT: NEW YORK-DAY A normal busy day presides over the city. As people roam the streets a thunderous noise shakes the massive skyscrapers. The curious people look to the sky to see Zods Warship casting its shadow among the street. Some people run as others are mesmerized by the large ship. INT: WARSHIP BRIDGE
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Zod looks out amongst the city. Zod: Pathetic, these people consider themselves superior beings. Activate the Eradicator, nothing lives. An Agent manipulates a console. The Eradicator Cannon emerges from the ships bow. The cannon fires a single discharge creating a massive mushroom cloud explosion that rips through the entire city of New York. In only a few moments New York City is nothing more than a massive flame. Zod watches with cenacle eyes: This is only the beginning. EXT: WHITEHOUSE-DAY Its normal business as usual on a beautiful day in Washington. INT: OVAL OFFICE The President is in a meeting with his chief of staff discussing foreign policy. Chief of Staff member 1: The Chinese are becoming more aggressive by the day. Lex Luthor was able to diverge the most recent act but I fear their day is coming. President: What kind of forces do we have in place? Luthor confidently speaks up:Mr. President I can assure you China, nor any country for that matter, imposes any threat to the United States. The blockades set up around our coasts are impenetrable. We are by far the safest piece of land in the world. An Intelligence Officer, frantically, storms into the room. Intelligence Officer: New York has been destroyed. President taken back by the comment: Excuse me? Intelligence Officer: New York City was wiped off the map half an hour ago. Luthor: Some kind of WMD?

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Intelligence Officer: At this time we have no idea. Our satellites and radars are clean. It had to have come from within the city. A thunderous explosion shakes the earth beneath them. Everyone in the room ducks for cover as the extreme vibration shakes the room. Chief of Staff member 2: What was that? Secret Service Agents storm the room surrounding the President. SSA 1: We have a security threat Mr. President. President: What kind of threat? Secret Service get the President to his feet. SSA 1: Not sure sir but we are initiating Independence Protocol. A powerful explosion blows through the oval offices wall. Through the smoke filled entrance Zod along with a dozen armed Black Zero Agents enter the once secured office. Zod: Your primitive protocols no longer serve purpose. Secret Service immediately draw their weapons. Zod takes notice: Save your strength it will do you no good. President: Who are you and how did you get in here? Zod: I am General Dru-Zod formerly of Krypton. How I obtained entrance into the safest place in the world is what separates my abilities from yours. President: Then what do you want General? Zod: Living among you is the last living Kryptonian other than what you see before you. He is the son of Jor-El the one responsible for our planets destruction. Jor-El found death by way of my hand and I will do the same to his son Kal-El. President: I can assure you General we have no reports indicating arrival of any outside life. We have satellites orbiting in our atmosphere and
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Zod becomes angered getting closer to the President: I have no use for your worthless machines! Kal-El is here on your planet! Zod regains his composure: The people of this nation refer to you as their leader. They place much faith in your ability to do what is in their best interest. Zod gets closer to the President: Tell me, do you have the peoples best interest? President: I love this country and will stop at nothing to save it. Zod: I am giving you twenty four earth hours to deliver Kal-El to me alive. Failure to comply with that request will align you with the same fate as Krypton. Luthor speaks out: Are you threatening us now?! Do you have any idea who youre dealing with? Zod turns toward Luthor: I see your arrogance Earthling but more than that I feel your fear! You will obey my commands without flaw. President: General we cannot negotiate within the terms you have set. Zod turns back toward the President becoming outraged grabbing him bay the collar: Once I knew a man unwilling to adapt to survive. If you are truly the leader of these people I suggest you find Kal-El before your planet is destroyed. As already seen your cities can be obliterated at will. Do not make the same mistake as the ones before you. I will spread my message to the world so that everyone will know their fate lies in your hands. EXT: KENT FARM-NIGHT Clark comes barreling in from the sky landing in the front yard. Clarks powerful landing leaves a miniature crater. Startled by the ruckus Martha and Jonathan come running out of their house. They find an exhausted beat up Clark barely able to stand. They both run over to their son each taking him under the arm. Martha: Clark honey what happened to you?
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Clark shakes his head still in disbelief: I dont know. Jonathan: Wheres Lana? Clark: We got separated in Metropolis. After the robbery I was taken to a ship. Martha: What ship? Clark: Just get me inside and Ill explain everything. INT: LIVING ROOM Clark sits on the couch covered in a warm blanket holding a cup. Martha and Jonathan sit up close facing Clark. Jonathans face is in shock while Martha fights to hold back tears. Jonathan: Do you know if they were after you? Clark: It sure felt that way. Martha: I always feared a day like this would come. Clark Im so sorry this happened to you. We should have Clark: Theres nothing you could have done. We all knew one day my past would catch up with me. Over his mothers shoulder Clark catches a glimpse of the TV. The screen reads EMERGENCY BROADCAST. The screen turns to the oval office with General Zod sitting at the Presidents desk as the President stands up beside him. Clark recognizes the Black Zero Agents standing at Zods side. Clark: Thats them. Jonathan: Thats what? Clark: The TV. Thats who came after me on the ship. Jonathan and Martha turn to face the TV. Zod: Citizens of Earth. I am General Zod formerly of Krypton. I come to you with a message. For years you have been laying home to one of the last remaining Kryptonians in the universe. His name is Kal-El. I make the peaceful request of bringing him to me at your Presidents palace. Failure to meet this request in twenty four hours will result in the extinction of this planet.
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Kal-El if you are listening the fate of this world lies in your hands just has your father once held Kryptons. I look forward to our meeting. Jonathan: You dont think hes referring to you? Clark: What was my name before Clark? Martha: I dont know? There was no identification or anything from your ship. Clark turns to his father: Do still remember where you buried it? Jonathan: Its still under the barn. INT: BARN The barn floor has a door pulled open with a stair case leading down. Clark and his parents stand at the top of the stairs pointing flashlights down the dark descent. Jonathan: I havent been down there since the day I built it. It took me six months and nearly twelve tons of cement, but I didnt want anyone or anything finding it if you know what I mean. Clark: After todays events I think I might. Martha: Are you sure you dont want us to go with you? Clark: I can do it. Its my past anyway. Jonathan: Its straight down the steps on your left. The door is like what they use for bank vaults so atleast youre familiar. Clark: Yeah thanks Clark makes his way down the dark stare case and arrives at the vaulted door. He begins to turn the air locked wheel. The nearly ancient wheel has rusted causing him to requiring all his strength to break the seal. The heavy door slowly opens to a loud creek. INT: CEMENT VAULT
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Clark points his flashlight into the vault catching a glimpse at a small pod-like ship. To finally lay eyes on what brought him to earth is a surreal moment for Clark. He makes his way closer to the pod. He notices control panel and glazes over it with his hand. The panel automatically comes to life with flashing lights as if rebooting itself. Clark blindly manipulates several the controls which unlocks the pods cockpit allowing him to see inside. INT: POD A touch screen control panel lights up. The blue tented controls light up the vault to the point of not needing a flash light. Clark scans the pods inside noticing a crimson red cloth wrapped around a silver box. He pulls the cloth off the box. He studies the box for a moment noticing an encryption pad. Clark touches the pad causing the causing it to flash green and the box pops open. Clark finishes opening the box to find the Oracle Crystal. Clark pulls the crystal from the box. The Crystal bolts from Clarks hand suspending itself in midair. It begins to brightly glow until the entire room is engulfed. In a quick flash an energy blast fires through the vault with stars flashing around him. After a moment the intense flashing ceases and a figure wearing a white cloak with an altered Superman logo chest piece, and a crimson red cape Jor-El stands before him. Clark is startled yet feels a sense of peace at this man he has never seen before. Jor-El walks over to Clark. Jor-El Kal-El if you are receiving this message I have been dead for many years. I am your father Jor-El. You are from the planet Krypton. A once peaceful world taken over by greed and careless actions leading to its destruction. In order to make certain you avoided such fate your mother and I placed you in a transport pod allowing you to escape to earth. Even though it is not your home live as one of them Kal-El, to discover where your strength and powers are needed. Always hold in your heart the pride of your special heritage. They can be great people, KalEl, they wish to be. They only lack the light to show the way. For this reason above all, their capacity for good, I have sent them you my only son. Before you lies the Oracle Crystal, sacred among all Krypton. For generations, has a rightful soul
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waited to receive its gift. Kal-El, make its power your own as you will see my life through your eyes. Good bye my son. A tear runs down Clarks cheek as he reaches toward his father. His hand moves through the holographic image as Jor-El slowly fades away. The Oracle Crystal begins emitting blue energy waves encircling Clark. The waves begin conforming to Clarks arms creating sleeves that spread over his legs, trunk, chest, and finally his entire body. The once folded crimson cloth begins coming to life as it unfolds and attaches itself to Clarks back. A glowing center piece on Clarks chest begins to dim revealing a red graphic S with a yellow background and red triangle border. The Crystals bright light reveals Clark in the Superman suit for the first time. Clarks eyes reveal amazement has he scans over the suit feeling a power he has never known before. Clark slowly makes his way back up the steps. INT: BARN Eagerly waiting their sons return they catch their first glimpse of Clarks new look. They both remain speechless for a moment stunned. Martha: Oh Clark. Jonathan: I dont remember seeing that before. Both parents touch Clarks new suit has to never seeing such power. Clark: I now know what I must do with my life. I no longer bare a curse but a gift. Martha: What did you find? Clark: Everything I have ever known was in preparation for this moment. I was not abandoned but sent here for a purpose of good. It is time I fulfill that purpose. Jonathan: What are you going to do? Clark: Im going to Washington to end this.
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EXT: PENTAGON-NIGHT INT: WAR ROOM Extreme tension feels the room as government leaders sit at the large meeting table. Defense Secretary Hanson: The idea of a preeminent attack on that ship is suicide. We cannot risk the Presidents safety! Captain Mixon: Safety! His safety is already compromised along with everyone on this planet. Vice President Tucker: What about the demand? Is there any intel on this Kal-Els whereabouts or existence for that matter? Captain Mixon: Were tearing apart every database, satellite record, and rock weve got. The FBI, CIA, and NASA are hard at work but we dont know what this so called inhabitor even looks like. Defense Secretary Hanson: I believe I have someone who can help with that, Commissioner Henderson. Henderson perks up feeling overwhelmed by his current company: Yesterday we had an encounter with a potential supernatural being during an attempted robbery at the Bank of Metropolis. This man took down twenty one armed bank robbers and withstood a bomb explosion. He demonstrated flying capabilities, super human strength, he could outrun a bullet. VP Tucker: Is this guy some kind of super man? Where is he now? Henderson: He was transported to Captain Whitakers aircraft carrier for further surveillance Henderson does not finish the statement VP Tucker: And? Defense Secretary Hanson: Whitakers ship went missing just before New York was decimated. Best guess this Kal-El guy escaped from Zod on that ship so now Earth is basically a ransom for Kal-El to turn himself in.
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Captain Mixon: So were doomed. Either way we go to war but if we throw the first punch well do so over the head of our nations leader. From a large viewing screen the President chimes in: Gentlemen this is not a matter of safety but survival. We are at the mercy of an extraterrestrial terrorist. All options are on the table. Defense Secretary Hanson: Mr. Luthor what is your suggestion? Luthors face appears on a large viewing screen opposite the Presidents. Luthor: Our current situation makes military strategy and standard protocols obsolete. We are at the mercy of an unknown enemy whose true power is yet to be seen. The one card we still have is they are equally as blind to our counter measures. We use the element of surprise with a full scale attack. Use all available assets. Defense Secretary Hanson: If we launch an attack you are willing to make the President, White House staff, and yourself war casualties? President chimes in before Luthor: The answer is yes. This country has never given into terrorists demands and were not going to start on my watch. When I took office I swore to do what is in the best interest of this country. Paying with my life to save not only this country but mankind is cheap price considering. The room falls silent for a moment. Luthor: Colonel Wilson, have satellites been able to provide any intel on the ships infrastructure? Wilson is high ranking marine officer with salt and pepper hair and go-t to match. Wilson manipulates a control displaying thermal photos on a viewing screen. Wilson: Thermal readings indicate a large energy source at the ships bow. Some sort of weapon maybe. We also counted over a dozen energy pulses atop the ship which we believe to be torrents of some kind.
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Defense Secretary Hanson: Any idea about fighter aircraft or is it a single vessel? Wilson: Were not picking up on any additional aircraft within the vessel but they could still exist. Overall the energy signatures are off the chart with code weve never seen before. It might as well be a foreign language. The only thing we are sure of is this is some kind of warship with no shortage of firepower. Defense Secretary Hanson: What kind of strategy do we have? Luthor: Three aircraft carriers are seventy miles off the eastern seaboard along with six combat subs. Bolling Air Force Base is on standby with F-22 squadrons ready for launch. Colonel Wilson will lead a team to breach the ship and take over inside. Captain Mixon: What about an evacuation plan for Washington? There are over half a million people in the city. Wilson: Thats DCPDs game. An evacuation is currently under way but the sheer scale makes it unlikely the entire city will be reached. Luthor: An unfortunate loss but one that cannot stop us. I vote to begin pre-op preparations. The room again falls silent realizing the worlds fait lies in their decision. Wilson: I second that. President: Begin preparation and may God be with us. INT: PERRY WHITES OFFICE Perry sits at his TV watching a live news broadcast. News Reporter: We are live from just outside the Whitehouse. As you can see a massive ship, of some kind, has been hovering over the Whitehouse for nearly thirteen hours. No word yet on the ships origin nor if we have made contact Perry stands from his chair exiting his office. INT: MEDIA FLOOR
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Perry finds the floor silent with eyes glued to TVs. Perry: Wheres Troupe? Jimmy takes his gaze from the TV for a moment. Jimmy: He left an hour ago chief. Perry: What about Lombard? Jimmy: Gone too. Perry: Do we have anyone left?! Perrys eyes meet Lois Perry: Lois get to Washington now. If E.T. is dangling over the Whitehouse I want our cameras taping it. Lois immediately begins packing her bag: Im on it. Perry: Im sending Jimmy with you as punishment for that last stunt you pulled. Lois pauses and looks up to see Jimmy smiling at her. INT: ZODS PRIVATE QUARTERS Zod scans through holographic images of Krypton. He pans through various cities and mountainsides. After several turns he arrives at an image of himself with his wife and daughter. Zod reminisces for a moment before his face turns to anger. INT: WARSHIP BRIDGE Zod storms onto the bridge. Zod: Any activity? Agent: No sir. Zod looks at the city of Washington through the viewing glass. Zod: I grow bored of this waiting. Release Alpha Squadron. Lets see if that produces results. INT: WARSHIP LOADING BAY
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Black Zero Agents scurry to Kryptonian fighter jets. The jets sport curved wings on each side having the appearance of a birds wings during a speed dive. Each jet sports guns on the wings. Opposite the jets are stealth hover tanks. Each tank carries a large ion cannon with two twin engines on the back. EXT: WASHINGTON STREET-DAY Lois and Jimmy arrive in a Daily Planet news van. They dip and dodge the terrified crowds running for their lives. They exit the van and begin setting up for a broadcast. Jimmy: Chief wants a live broadcast before five. Lois: I know I know just set it up. Lois makes her way closer to the Whitehouse getting a better look at the ship through Jimmys camera. EXT: WARSHIP The loading bay hatch slowly opens jets and hover tanks pour out. The to the ground. One drops near Lois terrified media crowd scampers for blasting the area. as a squadron of the fighter tanks quickly make their way and Jimmys position. The cover as the tank begins

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Wilson turns toward a flight crew loading weapons onto a futuristic cargo plane that has LexCorp written on its side. Mission is go people! Load em up! CUT TO: Squadrons F-22s begin taking off the runway. EXT: SKY A determined Clark flies through the air at exhilarating speed. EXT: WASHIGTON Kryptonian jets sore through the sky firing a plethora of missiles and gun fire taking down buildings and streets. INT: WHITEHOUSE BUNKER The Whitehouse staff has taken cover deep below ground. The bunker is a room full of communication equipment, armory, bullet proof glass. The President continues to stay surrounded by Secret Service. A staff member frantically enters the room: They have begun an attack on Washington! President: An attack! It hasnt been twenty four hours yet. What can we do? Luthor: Theres nothing we can do other than wait for counter measures to arrive. Secret Service Agent: We should be safe. This bunker can withstand a lot of firepower. President: Man made firepower. EXT: FUTURISTIC CARGO PLANE Along the planes hull are twenty, one man, pods. The men are wearing advanced reinforced combat armor with jet packs. Wilson: The F-22s are to draw any fire. Once were over the warship we eject the pods, breach the ships hull, and kill anything that dont bleed red!
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EXT: WASHINGTON F-22s approach the cities skyline. From the distance the pilots spot the smoke and destruction. Squadron Leader: Squadron leaders check in. Freedom 7: Freedom 7 online. Freedom 12: Freedom 12 powered up. Freedom 3: Freedom 3 clocked in. Squadron Leader: Keep it tight weve got atleast two dozen bogies in the air with ground attack as well. That mother ship is two clicks east. That is the primary target As the F-22s get closer a group of Krypton fighters surprise attack them from above taking down several jets. Squadron Leader: Watch your twelve! The F-22s break formation and begin the dog fights. The Krypton jets are much faster allowing many of the F-22s to be destroyed. Squadron Leader: Weve got to protect that cargo plane coming in! Get to the Whitehouse! Several F-22s bolt toward the Whitehouse. As they approach they can see atleast eight Krypton jets between them and Warship. Squadron Leader: Keep it steady boys. Weve got a job to do. The F-22s speed straight for the Krypton jets. Missiles load into place on the leading Krypton jet and fire. Just before the missile hits the F-22s Superman darts in front of the missile deflecting its path. Superman speeds through the Kryptonian fleet flying directly through the jets destroying them. Squadron Leader: Are you seeing this?! Freedom 7: What is that thing?! Freedom 3: Who cares just follow it. INT: WARSHIP BRIDEGE
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Zod stares on has he gains his first glimpse of his ships falling. Zod: Kal-El, shields up and suspend the attack. EXT: WASHINGTON STREETS Hover tanks hold their fire disabling their cannons. CUT TO: Kryptonian jets hold their fire. CUT TO: The F-22s approach the warship firing missiles. Just before the missiles make contact they explode against the warships shields. Squadron Leader: They have some kind of protective force field. Call off the cargo plane! Repeat mission is not a go! INT: CARGO PLANE A communication officer receives the message. Communication officer: Colonel Wilson squadron leader reports mission is a no go. The warship has a deflector shield of some sort! Wilson: We have to disarm that thing. EXT: WHITEHOUSE ROOF Zod waits to confront Kal-El. From supersonic speeds Kal-El lands atop the roof facing off against his foe. Zod: So the Oracle Crystal prophecies are true. Superman: What do you want? Zod: I want you to hear the truth Kal-El so you can know who you really are. Superman: I already know who I am.

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Zod: Do you really Kal-El? Do really know who your father was and what he did to me? He took everything from me in exchange I took his life and now I will take everything from you. Superman: You cannot destroy an entire planet. If vengeance is the only resolve for your pain then take me. The blood flowing through my veins is what youre after, not theirs. Zod: Who said anything about vengeance? It is time you widen your gaze Kal-El. Supermans face reveals a glimpse of confusion. Zod: Since the day you were born every turn destiny took you has lead to this moment. Ive had my eye on you for a long time. See the Oracle Crystal is the most powerful entity in the universe. The prophecies for told the one to posses its power would bring the universe together into a peaceful realm of serenity. The way I see it since I was not chosen by the Crystal I will have you as my slave. Superman: Why would I ever work for you? Zod smiles raising his arms: Look around Kal-El. The planet you have grown to call home is on the brink of devastation. No force on this planet can save itbut you. Join me on my conquest for the universe and Earth survives and I think you know what happens if you do not. Superman does not respond has anger feels his body. Zod: Dont be like your father Kal-El. Earth does not have to fall to the same fate as Krypton. Superman slowly gets on both knees: If you agree not to hurt this planet Im yours EXT: WASHINGTON STREETS Jimmy looks through his camera Lois: Jimmy are you getting this? Using his camera, Jimmy is able to see Zod and Superman.

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Jimmy: This is unbelievable. Its like theyre at some kind of standoff. Lois: That doesnt sound good. EXT: WHITEHOUSE ROOF Black Zero Agents surround Superman escorting him to a transport beam connected to the warship. Zod reveals a green crystallized staff placing in near Superman. Superman falls to his knees with intense pain. A drop of blood falls from his nose. Zod smiles: Just as I suspected. Your body is frail to kryptonite. It was native to our planet. Initially it is hazardous to all Kryptonians until our bodies create sufficient antibodies to counter. However your body does not possess such defenses. Zod grabs the back of Supermans hair pulling his face to meet his. Zod can see the excruciating pain in his eyes and the blood from his nose. Zod: You even bleed like them. Zod hands the staff to one of the Agents. Zod: Allow Kal-El to receive the full Kryptonian experience. CUT TO: Jimmy pulls down his camera: Theyre taking the one with the cape into the ship. Lois: That must be the one he wanted. Jimmy: Why didnt he fight back? Lois ponders for a moment until she comes to a realizing truth: Hes sacrificing himself for us. INT: WHITEHOUSE BUNKER Luthor: I received word from Colonel Wilson that the mission is put on hold. The warship has some kind of force field we cant penetrate. President: What do we do?
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Luthor looks back at the President with a concerned expression: We hope for a miracle. INT: WARSHIP HALLWAY Black Zero Agents, still carrying the Kryptonite staff, push the staggering Superman down the halls to the holding cell entrance. INT: HOLDING CELL They enter a room with shackles along the wall. They arrive at a green tented pair made of Kryptonite. Agent: This will make you feel better. As they pull Supermans arms toward the shackles he head butts one of the Agents knocking him to the ground. Before Superman can make another move the Kryptonite staff is wailed against his back knocking Superman to the ground. The Agent pulls a gun from his holster. Agent: You wanna be a hero? The Agent pulls the trigger shooting Superman in the stomach. Superman lets out a painful yell. The Agent grabs Superman by the throat slamming him against the wall. Agent: Next time itll be between the eyes. The Agents finish shackling Superman to the wall and leave. Superman, dying, hangs his head in defeat. From a monitor Zods face appears. Zod: Now that I have you physically beaten Kal-El I will allow your soul to die as well. The wall panels in front of Superman open up to a window giving him a full view of the near decimated Washington. Zod: Just as I did, you will watch your planet be destroyed. EXT: WASHINGTON STREETS Washington SWAT team approaches an idle hover tank. As they get into position to fire upon it comes to life blowing the entire team away.
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CUT TO: Kryptonian tanks and jets begin their assault ripping though the city. INT: CARGO PLANE Communication Officer: The attacks have recommenced. Wilson picks up a com: Squadron Leader whats going on down there? CUT TO: F-22s taking evasive maneuvers from the gun fire. Squadron Leader: They are killing us right now! We want last much INT: CARGO PLANE Wilsons com turns to static. He turns to the communication officer with a hopeless expression. INT: WARSHIP HOLDING CELL Superman watches in sadness at the destruction. The echo of Supermans heartbeat begins to diminish as the kryptonite begins to take over. Superman: I have failed you my father. From inside his heart he feels the life of another and his fathers voice. Jor-El: Arise my son to make my strength your own. Supermans eyes shift from that of pain to determination as his center chest piece begins to glow. With all his power he pulls at the Kryptonite shackles and in a loud roar they tear from his wrist and ankles. The nearly dead Superman falls to the ground. He musters enough strength to slowly crawl away. The further he crawls the stronger he gets until he stands to his feet. The blast wound at his stomach heals as his body regains full strength. INT: HALLWAY
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Two Black Zero Guards stand outside the entrance. From behind, Superman snatches them into the holding cell. Superman emerges into the hallway using his x-ray vision to locate the shield generator. After discovering its position he flies directly through the ships walls into to shield generator room. INT: SHIELD GENERATOR ROOM At the rooms center is a large cylinder energy tube running from the floor to its ceiling. Superman studies the controls for a moment before smashing through the panel. As censors and alarms sound Superman fires lasers from his eyes at the tubes core setting off a massive explosion. INT: BRIDGE Then entire ship rumbles from the explosion. Agent: General our shields are down. Zod looks at the console showing no shield power. How can this be? Zod thinks for a moment: Kal-El, I want a visual on the holding cell. A view of the holding cell appears on screen revealing the two dead Black Zero Agents. Zod furious: Prepare the Eradicator! INT: CARGO PLANE Wilson spots the explosion coming from the warship. Wilson: Something blew up from inside. He turns to a radar officer: Are their shields down? Radar officer: Shields are down sir! Wilson: Get Mixon on the line. INT: AIRCRAFT CARRIER CONTROL ROOM Mixon picks up a phone: Mixon here. Wilson (From the phone): Those subs ready with the Tomahawks?
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Mixon: They are. Wilson: Then fire everyone of them at Washington. INT: CARGO PLANE Wilson rushes into the hull with the launch pods. Wilson: Mission is a go people! Prepare your suits! INT: AIRCRAFT CARRIER Mixon hangs up the phone and then radios to the subs. Mixon: Admiral subs are a go. INT: SUBMARINE Admiral: Copy that. The admiral hangs up the phone and signals his weapons officer. Admiral: Mission is back on. Fire the Tomahawks! Weapons Officer: Aye Aye sir CUT TO: Panels fold away from each of the ten subs revealing missiles. Once the missiles are set they explode from the subs, through the water, toward Washington. INT: CARGO PLANE HULL Wilson along with twenty soldiers load into their pods. A technician engineer mans a master control panel displaying each pods go status. The officer manipulates the controls initiating the launch. EXT: CARGO PLANE From the planes bottom the pods fire toward the warship. Each pod has an engine at its top controlling its descent. CUT TO: As the pods prepare to breach a laser cannon emerges from its bottom.
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INT: BRIDGE Weapons Agent: Eradicator is 75% power ready. Agent: Were tracking twenty targets coming in from above. Zod: They know our shields are down hit them the torrents. CUT TO: Torrents atop the warship come to life and begin firing on the pods taking down several. CUT TO: Wilsons pod: Were gonna need some air support! As he finishes that statement Superman makes a pass taking out the several torrents with his eye lasers. Wilson can barely see the flying figure as he speeds by. Wilson: Thats what Im talking about! Breach in ten seconds! The pods lasers fire a single ray at the warship creating an opening. Each pod neatly drops into the hole. INT: WARSHIP HALLWAY Each man drops out of the pod drawing weapons scanning the hall. They are seeing alien inscriptions and technology never seen before. Wilson: Weve got five minutes. Plant all the explosives youve got and were out of here. CUT TO: Superman approaches the massive hover tanks dodging their massive energy blasts. He picks out one landing on top flattening it to the ground. He then picks up the tank throwing it toward two more destroying them. As quickly as he arrived Superman takes to the sky. CUT TO: Several Kryptonian jets speed after him. Superman takes notice and sky rockets in a directly vertical ascent. The jets pepper
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Superman with energy blasts but unable to obtain a hit. Superman comes to a sudden halt allowing the jets to pass straight by him. He begins pursing them blasting each jet out of the sky with his laser beam eyes. Has the firey debris falls around him he hears the people screaming. He speeds off into the screams direction. EXT: WASHINGTON STREETS Lois and Jimmy running in a crowd from the gunfire of a Kryptonian Jet with several people being vaporized. The crowd turns the corner to be met by a group of Black Zero Agents aiming guns. Superman flies directly through the jet destroying it followed by violently landing in the middle of the Agents. The powerful shockwave knocks the entire squadron off their feet. Superman goes to the terrified crowd to find Lois on the ground. Superman gestures for her hand: Are you ok? Lois completely star struck takes his hand and stands up. Lois: Thank you. INT: WARSHIP Wilson and his team scamper throughout the ship placing charges. They turn a corner and meet heavy gun fire knocking them back. Wilsons team throws several grenades and flash bombs stunning the Agents. From behind they are hit with more gunfire killing a majority of Wilsons team. Wilson along with several members leap into a side room for cover. INT: BRIDGE Weapons officer: Eradicator is 100% on line. Zod: Fire The weapons officer manipulates the console as the Eradicator emerges from the ships bow. CUT TO:

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Superman can hear the Eradicator preparing to fire directly over the Whitehouse. He speeds through the air toward it. CUT TO: In slow motion a beam begins to emerge from the Eradicators barrel. Just as the beam hits the Whitehouse Superman emerges between the two taking the shot directly. Struggling with all his might he is deflecting the beam away. INT: BRIDGE Zod: Whats happening?! Weapons Agent: I dont know General the weapon is firing. Something is deflecting it. CUT TO: Supermans face shows that of extreme pain yet determination as he begins pushing the beam toward the warship. CUT TO: Freedom 3: How is he doing this? CUT TO: Kryptonian Jets begin firing on his position CUT TO: Freedom 3: Give this guy cover! Freedom: 7: Copy that. Whats left of the F-22s begin shooting down the distracted Kryptonian jets. INT: BRIDGE Zod: More power! The weapons agent in a panic: Its full power! Zods face turns from the powerful leader to a hint of uncertainty.
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INT: CORNER ROOM Wilson and his dwindled team continue to take unrelenting fire. Wilson: Jetpacks operational? Team: Good to go. Wilson points to the wall: Were gonna blast our way out of here. One of the team members fires a grenade launcher into the hallway scattering the Agents. With a moment of relief the team makes its way to the wall planting an explosive. The explosive goes off creating an exit. Wilson holds up a master detonator. Wilson: For freedom! Wilson presses the trigger and the team leaps out of the warship toward the ground. As the last soldier leaps from the ship he fires a bazooka missile, in midair, covering their exit. The warship begins exploding in segments. Wilson and his teams jetpacks allow them to speed off from the massive explosions. CUT TO: Tomahawk missiles tear through the sky above Washington taking down the remaining Kryptonian jets and tanks. INT: AIRCRAFT CARRIER CONTROL ROOM The room filled with anxious crewman. Radar officer: Targets are a hit Captain! The ground and sky are clear! The room erupts in applause. INT: BRIDGE Sparks and alarms sound has the entire ship begins to breakdown. Agent: Engines are out General. Shes not going to take much more. CUT TO:
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Superman pushes the Eradicators blast higher and higher. With all his strength he shoves the beam back into the barrel igniting a massive explosion. The entire warship explodes into a mushroom cloud. The aftershock knocks the weakened Superman to the ground. INT: WHITEHOUSE BUNKER The room shakes as lights flicker on and off from the massive explosion. President: This is it. Luthor listens to his com through the static: Come again? Luthor listens for another moment: The warship has been destroyed! The entire room erupts into applause and cheer. President: What about Zod? EXT: WHITEHOUSE LAWN Superman watches has the massive explosion tears through the sky. Out of nowhere a car slams into his back knocking him across the lawn. Zod: You should be wiser than to turn your back on me Kal-El. Zods uniform burned and torn from the explosion. Superman gets back to his feet: Its over Zod you lost. Theres nothing more you can do. Zod walks toward Superman: Oh I still have one task to complete. Zod fires lasers from his eyes that Superman deflects. Superman: If you will not leave this planet peacefully then I will see to it you never leave. Zod: Bold statement for a human. Zod flies directly at Superman landing a punch to his face. As Zod prepares his second punch Superman counters with an uppercut
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and slams Zod to the ground. Superman picks up Zod and bolts toward the sky. The two warriors exchange blows at a lighting fast pace. Zod: We could rule this planet Kal-El. We are gods to them. Superman catches Zods punch: I dont want to rule them. I want to live among them. Superman breaks free of Zods grip and with a massive punch sends Zod plummeting into the street. EXT: WASHINGTON STREET Zods impact creates a 10 foot crater. Superman follows landing next to the stunned General. Superman picks him up by the neck holding him in mid air. Superman: I will never allow these people to fall victim to your petty masquerades. Zod: These people deserve a better protector. Zod fires eye beams directly into Supermans eyes. Superman unable to see releases his grip on Zod. He begins unleashing violent punches on Superman who is unable to fight back. Zod rips a parking meter stand out of the ground knocking Superman through a wall into a store. EXT: WHITEHOUSE LAWN Military personal escort Luthor, President, and staff out of the Whitehouse. They all see the destruction for the first time. President: Unbelievable Luthor turns toward the leading officer: I want to see him. Officer: Excuse me? Luthor: This Kal-El. Take me to him. Officer: Mr. Luthor Im under direct order from Secretary Hanson. Luthor grabs the officer by the collar: I dont care about your orders get me a chopper and take me to him!
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Officer shocked at Luthors force: Yes sir EXT: WASHINGTON STREET With Superman buried in building debris Zod picks up a gas truck tossing it in the debris. Zod fires his eye laser at the truck causing a massive explosion demolishing the building. CUT TO: Luthor loading into a military helicopter. EXT: WASHINGTON STREET Zod walks toward the large flames. Zod notices the dozens of frightened onlookers. Zod: He could have been your savior, yet your worthless planet turned him into a mere mortal. Through the flames Superman emerges. Superman: This planet kept me from turning into you. Superman fires his eye beams at Zod who counters with his. The two Kryptonians brace themselves as the immense power begins to grow. A power surge begins to grow where the two beams connect. After several moments the surge becomes unstable causing a massive explosion leveling the surrounding buildings. INT: HELICOPTER Luthor and the crew brace as they feel the effects from the massive explosion. Pilot: Everyone ok back there. Luthor: Just get to that blast! I need to see this. EXT: WASHINGTON STREET As the debris and smoke settles Superman, braced against a building, sees Zod wounded on the ground. Superman makes his way to Zod. In a last ditch effort Zod reaches for the dagger that took JorEls life. As Superman walks up Zod aims the dagger for his
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chest but Superman grabs Zods arm in time. Superman squeezes down on Zods wrist to the point of bones cracking. Superman: Your reign in over Zod. Zod drops the dagger from immense pain. Zod: Dont do this Kal-El. Think about your father. Superman: For that reason I cannot let you live. Superman grabs Zods head breaking his neck. Zods body becomes limp falling to the ground. Superman steps back exhausted. Dozens of onlookers cheer in happiness. CUT TO: Luthor exits the chopper finally seeing Superman for himself. CUT TO: Superman takes in the cheers for a moment and then takes to the sky. CUT TO: Lois watches in awe as the worlds hero flies off. CUT TO: Luthor looks at the sky with an angered expression. THREE DAYS LATER A headline flashes up reading A SUPER MAN The camera pans out revealing Perry White sitting at his desk reading over the story. INT: PERRY WHITES OFFICE Lois sits, opposite Perrys desk, intently watching for his reaction. After another moment Perry tosses the binder on his desk. Perry: Lois Ive got thirty one years in this business. Ive seen and read through a lot world changing garbage but Ill have
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to say that may be one of the best Ive ever read. Its tomorrows front page. Nice job kid. Perry for the first time cracks a smile allowing Lois to feel approval. Lois speechless from the compliment can only form a giddy smile. Perry: Now get out of my office. Ive got a new guy coming in today. I need to rehearse my speech. EXT: KENT FARM-DAY INT: CLARKS BEDROOM Clothes and boxes are scattered all over the room. Clark folds several shirts into a suitcase. Martha folds another shirt placing it into the suitcase. Are you sure youre ready for this Clark? I mean youve never even spent the night away from home. Jonathan brings in several more packing boxes: He just saved the world Martha. I think he can handle being on his own. Im just glad hes putting that degree to use. Clark laughs: Im not going away forever but its time for me to branch out. Plus writing for the Daily Planet is the opportunity of a life time. Martha: I know its just youve grown up so fast in three days. Clark tosses several items in a box. Clark: I can honestly say my future took a turn I did not see coming. EXT: DRIVEWAY-DUSK Clark finishes tossing his belongings into his truck. Martha and Jonathan look on as their precious son prepares to leave. Clark walks back over to them. Clark: Ill call when I get there. A tear falls down Marthas eye has she hugs Clark: I love you and be careful.
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Jonathan: Are you going straight there? Clark: Just one stop and Ill be on my way. Jonathan: You know the doctors say she may not regain any memory? Clark: I know I just need to say good bye. Jonathan smiles hugging his son: I love you and am really proud of you son. Clark turns walking to his truck. INT: HOSPITAL ROOM Clark, now wearing black framed glasses, enters the empty room to see Lana, unconscious, lying in the bed connected to several monitors. Clark walks over to the bed taking her hand. Clark holding back the tears: When you told me I would one day do great things you were right. I have to go now and to finish what I started. Im sorry this happened but I promise to always protect you. Never forget me Lana as I will never forget you. Clark kisses her hand and walks away. EXT: DAILY PLANET-DAY Clark, wearing a nice suit, nervously walks up the steps toward the revolving door. INT: DAILY PLANET-LOBBY Clark enters the busy lobby overwhelmed by the mass of people. Clark locates the elevator and hops on. INT: MEDIA FLOOR Clark exits the elevator to the frantic floor. Superman photos and news fill the mouths of all the writers. Clark takes in the moment before a high pitched voice. Jimmy: Hi! Are you the new guy? Clark startled turns around: Hey yeah Im Clark Kent. Jimmy: Cool Im Jimmy let me show you around.
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Lois, with her nose in a book, walks by the two men. Jimmy: Lois meet the new guy, Clark Kent. Lois nonchalantly sticks out her hand: Hi Im Lois nice to meet you. Clark got off guard by her beauty takes her hand: Very nice to meet you Lois. Perrys door bust open: Mark! Get in my office! Clark nerved from Perrys tone: Its Clark sir. Perry: Whatever, just come in here. Lois: Enjoy the welcome speech Clark. See ya around. EXT: LEXCORP-DAY INT: STEELE ROOM Elevator door opens and Luthor exits. Luthor walks over to another door and manipulates the key code causing the door to slide open. INT: LAB A technologically advanced lab with many robotic gadgets assemble war suits. Luthor walks over to several completed versions of the suits wear Colonel Wilson stands. Luthor pans over the suits for a moment. Luthor: Beautiful arent they? Wilson: Never seen anything quite like it sir. A lab worker inserts a green circular stone into the suits chest piece. Luthor: This is the crown jewel Slade, Kryptonite. After testing it ourselves we discovered its a hundred times more powerful than anything on this planet. We could power the world for another million years and not burn a single fossil fuel.

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Wilson: Youre not interested in powering the world. Youre going after Superman. I read the reports and know how it effects on him. Luthor smiles: We were surprised the fragments remained intact after the explosion. I figured there was no reason to let it go to waste. Truth is Im an alpha male Slade. Im not interested in placing trust in some alien even if the President is ready to. Wilson: You gonna let me take him down with this suite? Luthor: Kill the alien yes but Ive got something else in mind for your suite. INT: WHITEHOUSE PRESS CONFERENCE Hundreds of reporters flash pictures and sit in close attention as the President steps to the podium. President: The answer to whether we are alone in this universe as been answered. That answer came with catastrophic acts of violence and hatred. Those acts will forever be scared into our planets history. However once again the human race has demonstrated the ability to prevail but we this was not accomplished alone CUT TO: Superman suspended high above the atmosphere, looking down at the Earth with a face of purpose and satisfaction, listening to the Presidents speech. President V.O.: A new alley of the human race was gained. As humans our nature is to fear the unknown. In this case I am asking we do not show fear but allegiance. I am proposing a treaty that will gain diplomacy with this outsider, with this Superman. So that whatever enemies we may face we will not face alone but together.

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INT: MEDIA FLOOR Perry: Clark Ive got an interview for you. Clark happy for the news: Who is it? Perry: Brue Wayne is in town and is finally willing to talk a little bit. Lois jealous of Clarks opportunity: I can take it if you want Chief. Ive got more experience. Perry: Out of my hands Lois. Wayne requested Clark. Clark forms a giddy smile on his face Perry: Wayne has a ride waiting for you down stairs. EXT: DAILY PLANET STREET Clark walks down the busy steps to a black Mercedes. An elder British man ALFRED opens the door. Alfred: Good day Mr. Kent. Master Wayne is looking forward to your meeting. Clark shocked at his special treatment gets into the car: Thank you. EXT: PRIVATE RUNWAY The black Mercedes drive up to a private jet sitting on the runway. Clark exits the car amazed at the expensive jet. Alfred: Master Wayne is waiting on his jet. INT: JET Clark enters the jet to find the finest furnishings a billionaire would own. Clark makes his way further into the jet to find Bruce Wayne and two other men sitting at a table. Wayne stands to greet Clark. Wayne: Clark Kent so great to meet you. Clark completely star struck shakes his hand: Mr. Wayne it is an honor.
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Wayne: Please take a seat. Meet my guest Hal Jordan and Barry Allen. They are equally excited to meet you. Clark sits down and shakes the two mens hand. Clark: Wow Mr. Wayne I apologize if I seem star struck but I just started this week and never guessed my first project would involve someone of your stature. Wayne: Please Clark no need to be nervous. Clark takes a deep breath: Ok Im good. Clark pulls a turns on a recorder: Where do we start? Wayne gently pushes the stop button on the recorder: Mr. Kent Id rather keep this conversation private.

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