Theme 19: Metropolis
Title: A Special Occasion
Universe: DCAU (DC Animated Universe)
Rating: PG
Characters/Pairings: Clark Kent, Lois Lane, Bruce Wayne
Word Count: 499
Summary: Clark goes out, and gets an earful for it...
“Good evening, I have a reservation.”
“Your name?”
“Clark Kent.”
“Ah, Mr. Kent. I’m afraid your guest hasn’t arrived yet. Would you like to wait at the bar?”
“Of course.”
Clark was motioned by the maître d' to the bar and after he sat down, he quickly ordered a club soda. It didn’t take long for someone to come along and occupy his time.
“What are you doing here?”
Clark turned around to see the all too familiar scowl of Lois Lane, but this time it was complimented by a lovely cocktail dress, “I’m here to meet a friend.”
“A friend?” Lois repeated, “If I really believed that, which I don’t... I’d say you’re here to squeeze in on my story. Why else would you be here at pricey place like this? No offence Clark, but this establishment is a little above your pay grade.”
She was right, the place was well above his pay grade but it wasn’t his idea, “Lois if I was going to bud into your investigation, I’d tell you about it. I’m really here for personal reasons.”
“And what would those be?”
“Clark!” a voice called from behind. They both turned to see a man in a tuxedo waving to them as he walked in to the large lobby. The maître d' didn’t even try to stop the man from entering and simply stepped aside. He quickly walked up to the bar and shook Clark’s hand, “Sorry I’m late. I jetted in here as soon as I could.”
Lois seemed to be taken back by the fact that the arrival of Clark’s ‘friend’ seemed to authenticate his story, but she was still eager to obtain more information, “I’m sorry and you are?”
The man noticed the abrupt manners and smiled, “You must be Lois.” He held out his hand to greet her, “Bruce Wayne.”
Lois’ shock was obvious, “As in ‘Wayne Enterprises’ Bruce Wayne?”
“The very same.” Clark answered.
“How do you two know each other?” Lois quickly snapped.
“We met in college when I attended here for a few semesters.” Bruce said as he ordered a drink, “We’ve been best friends ever since.”
“So do you always fly into Metropolis to have dinner with your friend?” Lois sarcastically asked.
“Not exactly, today is special.” Just as Bruce said that the bartender arrived with his drink. Bruce held it up to make a toast, “Happy Birthday, Clark.”
Lois again was embarrassed, “Ditto. I’m here on business so I have to go. Was Nice to meet you.” With that, she stamped off.
“Man, I’m going to pay for that tomorrow.” Clark said as he felt the urge to order something stronger.
“That reminds me.” Bruce said as he dug into his pocket, “I got you gift.” He handed Clark a pretty hefty envelope.
Clark looked at it, “What is it?”
“Something for the guy who can break into any bank around the world but chooses not to because he’s a pretty decent guy.”
“Which is?”
“Cash.”
Universe: DCAU (DC Animated Universe)
Rating: PG
Characters/Pairings: Clark Kent, Lois Lane, Bruce Wayne
Word Count: 499
Summary: Clark goes out, and gets an earful for it...
“Good evening, I have a reservation.”
“Your name?”
“Clark Kent.”
“Ah, Mr. Kent. I’m afraid your guest hasn’t arrived yet. Would you like to wait at the bar?”
“Of course.”
Clark was motioned by the maître d' to the bar and after he sat down, he quickly ordered a club soda. It didn’t take long for someone to come along and occupy his time.
“What are you doing here?”
Clark turned around to see the all too familiar scowl of Lois Lane, but this time it was complimented by a lovely cocktail dress, “I’m here to meet a friend.”
“A friend?” Lois repeated, “If I really believed that, which I don’t... I’d say you’re here to squeeze in on my story. Why else would you be here at pricey place like this? No offence Clark, but this establishment is a little above your pay grade.”
She was right, the place was well above his pay grade but it wasn’t his idea, “Lois if I was going to bud into your investigation, I’d tell you about it. I’m really here for personal reasons.”
“And what would those be?”
“Clark!” a voice called from behind. They both turned to see a man in a tuxedo waving to them as he walked in to the large lobby. The maître d' didn’t even try to stop the man from entering and simply stepped aside. He quickly walked up to the bar and shook Clark’s hand, “Sorry I’m late. I jetted in here as soon as I could.”
Lois seemed to be taken back by the fact that the arrival of Clark’s ‘friend’ seemed to authenticate his story, but she was still eager to obtain more information, “I’m sorry and you are?”
The man noticed the abrupt manners and smiled, “You must be Lois.” He held out his hand to greet her, “Bruce Wayne.”
Lois’ shock was obvious, “As in ‘Wayne Enterprises’ Bruce Wayne?”
“The very same.” Clark answered.
“How do you two know each other?” Lois quickly snapped.
“We met in college when I attended here for a few semesters.” Bruce said as he ordered a drink, “We’ve been best friends ever since.”
“So do you always fly into Metropolis to have dinner with your friend?” Lois sarcastically asked.
“Not exactly, today is special.” Just as Bruce said that the bartender arrived with his drink. Bruce held it up to make a toast, “Happy Birthday, Clark.”
Lois again was embarrassed, “Ditto. I’m here on business so I have to go. Was Nice to meet you.” With that, she stamped off.
“Man, I’m going to pay for that tomorrow.” Clark said as he felt the urge to order something stronger.
“That reminds me.” Bruce said as he dug into his pocket, “I got you gift.” He handed Clark a pretty hefty envelope.
Clark looked at it, “What is it?”
“Something for the guy who can break into any bank around the world but chooses not to because he’s a pretty decent guy.”
“Which is?”
“Cash.”