Man of Steel 2 Part Two

Screenplay

By

Lee Thomson

SupermanCreated by Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster.

A fictional sequel to the 2013 movie: Man of Steel

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EXT. SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN -- DAY

SUB: SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN

OPEN OCEAN. The ROAR of an ENGINE draws our attention to-

A MASSIVE OIL TANKER slowing fighting through rough seas.

As it passes- BOOM!- An EXPLOSION blows a hole in the sideof the boat.

INT. OIL TANKER -- CONTINUOUS

CHAOS.

KLAXONS sound, crew are frantically running in alldirections.

Various EXPLOSIONS can be heard in all directions.

One CREWMAN- freaked- shuts a bulk head door behind him. Heslowly... steps... back.

His eyes dont come off the door.

All the noise and chaos seem to vanish. A calm before thestorm.

BANG!- WHAT THE FUCK- BANG!- Something- or someone beginspounding the door- FIST MARKS appear in the thick steel.

Suddenly, the door is just RIPPED AWAY. revealing a figuresilhouetted by fire and anarchy.

The Crewman reaches for a gun- opens fire.

The Mysterious Figure pushes forward, ignoring the bulletspiercing his skin.

CLICK- OUT OF AMMO.

Desperate he throws the gun- A HAND SNATCHES IN FROM THEAIR- CRUSHES IT. Could this Mysterious Man be...Superman?

The Crewman makes a run for it- hes grabbed by the neck-lifted- choked- then tossed like a piece of trash.

2.

EXT. SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN -- DAY

The Tanker groans as it breaks up... begins to sink.

INT. ENGINE ROOM, OIL TANKER -- MOMENTS LATER

SEVERAL CREWMAN, each holding weapons- A mix of small guns,to larger rocket launchers- stood around the tankers-NUCLEAR REACTOR CORE. This is a not typical tanker.

Theyre nervous. The last stand of the brave.

Quiet. Maybe they got away with it, maybe theyre safe-

SMASH- The Mysterious Figure, still burning, bursts throughthe wall- the "TROOPS" open fire- No Effect- The Figuretosses them like rag-dolls- some just think "fuck it" andabandon their post.

TWO CREWMAN try to load their Rocket Launcher. Theystruggle- Its snatched from their grip.

They stare up at the figure-

A Man- HALF HIS FACE COVERED IN CYBERNETIC IMPLANTS.

He stares intently at the Rocket Launcher.

A Crewman takes his chance- runs- the Metal Man doesnt evenlook- SWIPES the Crewman away with INCREDIBLE FORCE- thelimp body SLAMS AGAINST THE WALL.

TENTACLES grow out from Metal Mans hand, attaching on tothe Bazooka- it begins to break down, scrounging like paperuntil the weapon has vaporized- REFORMING AS A SHOULDERMOUNTED ROCKET LAUNCHER. Scary, but pretty bad-ass.

The Shoulder Launcher aims down at the Last Crewman.

METAL MANLeave.

No need for a second invitation, the Final Crewman is outtathere.

INT. BRIDGE, OIL TANKER -- SAME TIME

The CAPTAIN is on a SAT-PHONE.

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 3.

CAPTAINSir, we have a potential leak. Corecompromised.

LEX LUTHOR(Over phone)

There must be no trace, you knowwhat to do?

The realization hits the Captain like a brick to the face.

CAPTAINYes, sir, I do.


Then we have nothing left todiscuss.

The Captain puts down the phone. Flicks open a controlpanel.

He takes a moment to look at his crew. They know.

A deep breath...contemplating- Flicks the switch in aninstant, like removing a plaster quickly to avoid the pain.

CLOSE ON: A COUNTDOWN 1:00...0:59...0:58

The Captain looks up- suddenly has to steady himself.

EXT.SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN -- DAY

The TANKER IS SINKING at an incredible rate. Arching forwardas it goes under.

INT. ENGINE ROOM, OIL TANKER -- SAME TIME

THE SHIP GROANS. The Metal Man steps forward. Places anaffectionate hand on the Core-

KLAXONS SOUND- The Core seals itself off in an instant.

METAL MANNo.

The Metal Man tries to tear off the SEALING CHAMBER- PUNCHESIT- not even a dent- tries again- no effect.

Concentrates. The Tentacles try to break down the steel,like they did the Rocket Launcher- a severe headache takeshold- The Metal Man falls to the ground.

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 4.

Water begins gushing into the engine room.

BACK ON THE BRIDGE

The WINDOWS GIVE WAY- Water stampedes over the crew.

EXT. UNDER THE SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN -- DAY

The BOAT falls to the bottom of the ocean.

INT. BRIDGE, OIL TANKER -- SAME TIME

CLOSE ON: COUNTER AS IT REACHES THE END OF ITSCOUNTDOWN...5...4...3

INT. ENGINE ROOM, OIL TANKER -- SAME TIME

Metal Man floats in the water. No air bubbles appear fromhis mouth. His eyes stare at the engine as it reachescritical levels.

EXT. UNDER THE SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN -- DAY

A moment- then the SHIP COLLAPSES IN ON ITSELF- unleashingall the built up energy in a MASSIVE BLAST-

OCEAN SURFACE

BOOM!- DEBRIS SCATTERS INTO THE AIR AS THE BLAST BURSTSTHROUGH THE OCEANS SKIN.

FOCUS ON: FLOATING METAL HAND-

BACK UNDER THE OCEAN

The ground begins to TREMOR. CRACKS release BUBBLES AND SANDuntil engulfed in darkness-

FADE TO:

EXT. METROPOLIS -- DAY

DUST. TICKING of cooling metal. Moving out of the dust animage begins to emerge- Metropolis. Broken. Destroyed.

A COLD WIND blows dust off a Buildings skeletal remains.

An UPBEAT MALE VOICE, with an infomercial tone, startstalking over the horrific scenes of devastation.

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 5.

UPBEAT MALE (V.O.)Dreams.

Various shots of people stumbling from wreckage, lookinglost and visibly injured.

UPBEAT MALE (V.O.)When did our greatest city stopdreaming?

INT. METROPOLIS GRAND STATION -- DAY

Footage looks to be taken from a mobile phone. It isstruggling to find a shot.

UPBEAT MALE (V.O.)Was it the day we learned thetruth?

Finally it lands a killer shot- SUPERMAN, HANDS AROUND ZODSNECK- this is the final moments of their epic showdown.

[Note: The Family he is protecting are out of shot.]

UPBEAT MALE (V.O.)That the monsters in our worstnightmares-

SUPERMAN SNAPS ZODS NECK- Image freezes on an unflattering-aggressive- looking Superman...

UPBEAT MALE (V.O.)-Were real.

BACK TO CITY

LEXCORP MEDICAL STAFF run to the injured. Wrap cloths aroundthem. Carry CHILDREN. All care, all smiles...All propaganda.

UPBEAT MALE (V.O.)Well, LexCorp never stoppeddreaming.

Voice becomes more upbeat- if thats possible.

HIGH ABOVE THE DEVASTATED CITY

Looking down on all the devastation- suddenly the imagesspeed up to an insane rate- construction crews moving in andout- debris clears- the frames of new buildings erect at abreathtaking rate.

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 6.

UPBEAT MALE (V.O.)In just over three years, LexCorphas invested more money than anyother American company.

Still at high speed- The FAMOUS DAILY PLANET GLOBE is beinglowered into place, the beginning of an iconic Metropolislandscape.

UPBEAT MALE (V.O.)Thats three times more than theWayne Foundation- Over ten timesmore that Queen Consolidated.

INT. MEDICAL FACILITY -- DAY

CLOSE ON: ADVANCED PROSTHETIC LEGS RUNNING ON A TREAD MILL.

CHEESY MUSIC KICKS IN.

Pull back to reveal- A high-tech recovery room. Doctorsmonitor patience- all with a high-tech limb- One Guy crushesa STEEL PIPE with his BIONIC ARM.

BIONIC ARM GUYS DOCTOREasy, Tim.

BIONIC ARM GUYSorry, Doc- this is still new tome.

BIONIC ARM GUYS DOCTORThats OK, Tim, together well getthere.

Its enough to make you want to throw-up.

UPBEAT MALE (V.O.)Were not just rebuilding a city.

A couple of doctors are gathered around a BED RIDDENPATIENT.

Monitor above the bed: AN X-RAY OF THE PATIENTS CHEST. Allseems normal.

DOCTOR ONE hits a button on his TABLET. The organs on theX-RAY spring into life.

Then it hits- HOLY SHIT- THE RIB-CAGE, LUNGS, AND HEART-theyre all ARTIFICIAL.

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 7.

UPBEAT MALE (V.O.)Were rebuilding lives.

The guy on the treadmill stops running. Tired.

TREADMILL GUYS DOCTORGood work. How do you feel?

Image pulls back, discover we are watching video on a WALLMOUNTED TV.

ON MONITOR: Treadmill Guys face, pulls a rehearsed smile.

TREADMILL GUY(thumb up)

Great. Thanks LexC-

Screen goes black.

WOMANS VOICE (O.S.)What a load of crap.

A woman lowers the REMOTE CONTROL revealing a sassy,tailored redhead- THE ONE AND ONLY LOIS LANE. Standing ather stood next to STEVE LOMBARD, 40s, in-

INT. BULL-PIT, DAILY PLANET -- DAY

The office is awash with activity. Everybody seems to havesomewhere to go, a deadline to meet.

LOIS LANEWho is gonna buy that?

(recreates the thumb up shotfrom the chest video)

STEVE LOMBARDLois, I get that this guy isyour...you know. Boy.

Lois gives him the "What the fuck you just say look". Shewalks off towards her desk. Steve feeling the need toexplain himself follows.

STEVE LOMBARD(trying to keep up with Lois)

You know what I mean. Youre close.So I get why youd be pissed ifsomeone was not on the same page asyou.

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 8.

Steve takes her hand stopping her in front of a wall of TVMONITORS. Each one displaying news programs from around theworld. Most involve Superman in heroic acts.

STEVE LOMBARDHowever, you cant knock what Lexhas done for the city

(gesturing to monitors)while your boy has been on worldtour-

Lois glances down at a monitor showing-

LEXCORP NEWS: Locals make radical claims of Superman beingresponsible for viruses, destroying crops, and causingdisasters...all unsupported, but damaging nonetheless.

LOIS LANEHe lost everything to save us, anyhope of being with his people, notto be alone...and for what?

(Gestures to LexCorp News)So we can tear up whats left ofhim. Support a man who is usingthis citys pain as nothing morethan campaign material.

She turns away heading off at a rate of knots. Steve-pissed- waits a moment before choosing to pursue. Hang backlooking at a monitor showing-

PERU NATIONAL NEWS: A graphic displays the epicenter of anEarthquake- ITS THE SAME LOCATION AS OUR SUNKEN BOAT.

STEVE LOMBARDMaybe the people would be a bitmore supportive of him, if hewasnt so secretive- swooping inthen swooping out. How do we knowhe wont end up like that generalguy. Then who will save us then?

Loiss PHONE BEEPS before she can answer. Her reaction ofjoy is obvious.

STEVE LOMBARD(Trying to ease the tension)

Whos that?

LOIS LANEHopefully the break Ive beenlooking for.

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 9.

STEVE LOMBARDWell, just dont print anythinguntil you have proof- Perry hatesit when you go behind his back.

Lois now gives the "Whoops!" look.

LOIS LANEWhat? I think Perry has learned tocut me a little slack-

PERRY WHITE (O.S.)(shouting, furious)

LOIS, GET YOUR ASS IN HERE.

Steve looks a little smug.

PERRY WHITE (O.S.)What the HELL is this?

INT. PERRY WHITES OFFICE, DAILY PLANET -- DAY

PERRY WHITE, 60s, holds up a piece of paper- LOISS ARTICLE.

LOIS LANEIts the truth.

Perry slams the paper on to his ebony desk-

PERRY WHITEBASED ON WHAT LOIS?

Perry walks around his desk with purpose. OLD DAILY PLANETNEWSPAPERS are mounted on the wall. The whole office has aclassic feel to it.

LOIS LANEI have credible claims-

PERRY WHITECREDIBLE CLAIMS! Lois if yourclaims were remotely credible Iwouldnt have spent the last hourtalking to Lexs many, expensivelawyers about how many words it isgoing to take in your retractiontomorrow to stop him from suing usback the age of typewriters.

LOIS LANERetraction. Perry, Ive just got myfirst solid lead...give me twenty

(MORE)(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 10.

LOIS LANE (contd)four hours and we wont need aretraction.

Perry takes a breath. Now hes intrigued. He never couldignore the chance of a story.

PERRY WHITEIs your lead credible? If theyrejust another aggrieved patienttrying to sue their way to theAmerican dream, I dont want tohear it.

LOIS LANE(trust me)

Hes credible. 24 hours. Thats allI need and we get the exclusive onthe real Lex Luthor and everythinghe has been up to.

Weighting up his options.

PERRY WHITEYou got 12!- and dont printanything without me checking itfirst, or Ill make damn sure anylawsuit is mailed to you directly.

(a concerted dont fuck thisup)

Perry gestures. Lois makes her way out-

PERRY WHITEOh, before you go. Where is Kent, Ifeel like Ive barely seen his facearound here.

Lois turns.

LOIS LANEIve had him chasing up Supermansightings, doing follow up storiesof places hes been active... so,my guess: Peru.

PERRY WHITEPeru?

LOIS LANENews came in about 20 minutes ago.Earthquake in the region, 8.3. So,my other guess is...

11.

EXT. SKIES OVER PERU -- DAY

Clouds above city

LOIS LANE (O.S.)...the Superman will be there too.

SUPERMAN flies past at tremendous speed-

CITY OF CALLAO, PERU

CACOPHONY OF DESPERATE PEOPLE, CRUMBLING BUILDINGS, ANDEMERGENCY SERVICES SIRENS.

A city in mass panic- everyone trying to escape- victimscovered in blood- children covered in the soot of collapsedbuildings.

A historical fortress- Castillo de Real Felipe- falls intothe harbor below. People scream as an icon of the citycrumbles-

MAIN SQUARE

Superman lands like a champ- time slows. Superman appearsnormal speed as the world around him is in slow motion. Hebegins assessing the situation.

[NOTES THE BELOW WILL BE ONE LONG SHOT, AS IF FLOATINGAROUND THE SCENE]

- A couple desperately hang out of a window, the buildingengulfed in flames.

- A truck flipping over as it jack-knifes, heading for asmall family.

- Large cracks crawl up the building, its structuralintegrity about to give way.

Here... we...go...

BACK TO REAL TIME-

At lighting speed- Superman places himself in front of thetruck- just in time- WHAM!- the metal and steel crush aroundhim- the stand to see-

Superman not wasting a moment- pushing the truck into thecrumbling building- it acts as a tempory brace- holding thestructures collapse- for now.

The Couple- desperate- JUMP- Superman guns it- grabbingthem- placing them on the ground-

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 12.

SUPERMANGet to high ground- Quickly.

COUPLE(running away)

Thank you.

THE SOUND OF CRUSHING STEEL grabs Supermans attention- thetruck is losing the fight under the weight of the building.

Superman plants two firm hands- feet crushing into theground- the truck is relived of its duties.

More STEEL BEAMS start to give way- Superman scans thebuilding- A group of people yet to make it out- if thosebeams go, the building goes no matter what Superman goes-

Suddenly- RUMBLING THUNDER- a new threat incoming.

A desperate look appears- Superman knows what is coming-

HARBORS EDGE

A SMALL NAVAL SHIP begins to be pulled out towards theOcean. Only the boats anchor stopping it going further.

The Ship begins to sink- but not sink- the water isreceding. In the distant we see the cause of the RUMBLINGTHUNDER- Shit has just hit the fan- A TSUNAMI IS INBOUND.BACK UNDER THE BUILDING

Superman- panicked- decision time. The beams wont lastanother couple of minutes- he needs to go if he has anychance of stopping that wave-

Superman closes his eyes weighing up the god like decisionof choosing who lives or who dies.

EXT. KENT FARM -- DAY

FLASHBACK:

Jonathan Kent, 50s, working on his prized truck. Dam thingwont start again.

A 16 year old Clark Kent wonders over carrying a footballand a cheeky grin.

YOUNG CLARKYou know, I could take up football.Money Id get, we could buy you anew truck for everyday of the week.

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 13.

JONATHAN KENTI think we both know your fatherput you on this planet to do morethan play football.

Clark looks down at the ball, frustrated. Another reminderhe isnt normal.

Jonathan puts down the rags.

JONATHAN KENTSon, I know this isnt easy for ya.Life rarely is. You see, you have adestiny, Clark.

Clark glances up at his dad, who is looking out into theworld, as if picturing the great man he will become.

JONATHAN KENTWhen the world sees you for howspecial you are, youll be facedwith lifes toughest choices, andat times youll doubt yourresolve...but if always do what youbelieve is right...if you show thepeople that youre willing to faceinsurmountable odds to do whatstrue, then youll give the peoplesomething much more than money...orcatching a football ever could.

Clark appears lost in the words

YOUNG CLARKWhats that?

JONATHAN KENTHope, Clark...hope

CUT TO:

EXT. CALLAO, PERU -- DAY

Pan up from the Superman S- Superman opens his eyes- moredetermined than ever- the final group are heading down, butstill a few floors up- SHIT- The support beams about togive-

SLOW SPEED-

Superman flies up through the concrete ceiling and floors.The building in slow collapse reaching the-

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 14.

6th FLOOR

The group at the end of the corridor- FUCK IT- Supermanflies at a crazy speed- right past the GROUP OF THREE- thespeed lifts them off their feet- at last second Supermanturns- his back facing the wall-

SMASH!-

OUTSIDE THE BUILDING

Superman breaks through- leaving a massive hole is his wake-slows- waiting-

BACK TO NORMAL SPEED

The Group- caught in Supermans slipstream fly out holecreated by Superman- caught one by one- just before thebuilding finally surrenders.

A quick drop off then Superman is back in the air-

EXT. CALLAO, PERU -- DAY

Superman flies to the Tsunami, mother natures mightdwarfing his own- their is no way to stop the wave.

Superman starts to deep breaths...in...out...in...out.

Until he sucks in a huge amount of air- his chest expanding-then compressing- along with all that air- then FUCKINGUNLEASHES- Slowing one section of the wave- turning asection to ice- but the rest of the wave powers on.

Superman runs out of breath- faint- takes a second toregroup.

Ok. Plan B.

Closes his eyes. They glow. Brighter. Superman cliches hisfists as if this is even a heat causing him great pain.

OPENS- The most intense beams of heat burst out- Supermanscreams in agony- the beams smash into the wave- instantlycreating steam- as water evaporates- the wave shrinks as itspreads itself thinner-

BACK AT THE PORT

People scramble as they make their way for higher ground-Superman can be seen unleashing another HEAT VISION BURST-

AT THE WAVE

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 15.

Superman has to stop- beams weaker, not as intense-exhausted- smoke emitting from his eyes- he cant stop thewave, although its power is greatly reduced.

Superman flies back towards the-

COASTLINE

Floats above as the wave begins it attack on the port.

He can see floating bodies. He may have saved hundreds offlives, but the ones he lost still hurts like Hell.

Something shining in the water grabs his attention- it isdifferent from the other debris.

Floats down picks up the object- ITS METAL MANS METALLICSPINE AND HEAD. The skin is missing. The robotic eye seemsto stare up at Superman. He gently feels the metal, studiesthe tech...its Kryptonian, at least in inspiration.

Superman looks up- someone has been grave robbing. PISSED-Superman rockets into the sky.

INT. HI-TECH LAB -- DAY

Usual affair of white coats and microscopes. Then we see theexperiments and see this isnt usual at all:

- ZODS UNDERARMOUR in a heating chamber already at 2000Degrees, but remains in perfect condition.

- KRYPTONIAN DEBRIS

- A SINGLE BABY CHILD, STILL IN A BIRTHING MEMBRANE, asurvivor of the birthing chamber. Various computersmonitoring the life signs.

A TECHNICIAN is packing up his things. Hes nervous. Glancesup at his monitor- A message reads: COPY COMPLETE.

HE removes a memory card from the computer. Places it in anenvelope addressed to- LOIS LANE, DAILY PLANET.

Trying to act natural... Deep breaths... As far as othersare concerned he is just finishing for the day.

TECHNICIAN(to technician across fromhim)

You got any plans for this evening?

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 16.

The OTHER TECHNICIAN looks up from his microscope. Just alook that saids: FUCK OFF IM WORKING.

Technician takes the hint- takes the envelope and goes.

INT. CORNER OFFICE, HI-TECH LAB -- DAY

Man 50s- Dr EDWARD GROLL watches through the glass windowsoff his office as the Technician boards an elevator.

He types a few commands into his computer- brings up theTechnicians screen with the COPY COMPLETE MESSAGE- picks upthe phone in an instant. Whoever he is calling is on speeddial- Its LEX LUTHOR.

EDWARD GROLLSir, we have a problem.

The Technician exits the base and we are-

EXT. AIRFORCE BASE -- DAY

The Technician tries to keep his head down walking pastvarious training training exercises. Like the lab the usualis very unusual:

- A GUNRANGE with officers firing SONIC RIFLES

- COMBAT with personal wearing strength enhancing EXO-SUITS

- A NEW TYPE OF JET FIGHTER struggling to takeoff. Fires aHIGH-CALIBER PULSE CANON with energy similar to theKRYPTONIAN WEAPONS. The metal, the engines all look...ALIEN.

EDWARD GROLL (O.S.)A level three technician by thename of Franklin White may havegotten cold feet, emails suggest heplans on meeting Lois Lane fron theDaily Planet.

Franklin walks to a waiting CHOPPER. He makes eye contactwith a battle worn MAN, 60s, wears his uniform like a secondskin- GENERAL LANE.

The General doesnt shift his gaze.

EDWARD GROLL (O.S.)We can take care of this on base-

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 17.

LEX LUTHOR (O.S.)No.

Franklin boards the Chopper.

PILOTWhere ya heading?

FRANKLIN(clutching bag)

Metropolis.

Chopper begins taking off.

LEX LUTHOR (O.S.)We get the base clean- thesituation there is complex enoughwithout dividing focus.

INT. LEX INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, METROPOLIS -- DAY

A MAN with a mustache calmly approaches the security desk.

LEX LUTHOR (O.S.)Dont worry Doctor...

The man slides over his PASSPORT. A quick check.

LEX LUTHOR (O.S.)Mr. White wont be meeting with Ms.Lane.

The SERCURITY OFFICER stamps the passport, hands it back.

SERCURITY OFFICERHave a nice stay, Mr. Lawton.

BACK IN THE OFFICE


How is our other problem?

Edward brings up a PATIENTS FILE on his computer.

EDWARD GROLLFixed. We already have an idealcandidate for the process.

18.

INT. INTENSIVE CARE, MEDICAL FACILITY -- DAY

TWO MEDICAL PERSONAL walk past a line of patients. All wiredup to various life supporting machines.

LEX LUTHOR (O.S.)Ellaberate on ideal.

The Personal arrive at the final PATIENT. Hes a mess. Thelimbs he still has left are COVERED IN BURNS AND SCARS.

EDWARD GROLL (O.S.)(reading the file)

Two things: He has no family.Parents died of natural deathsseveral years ago. Family, wife andtwo kids, died during the firstAlien invasion.

LEX LUTHOR (O.S.)The other?

Doctors pick up the Patients chart, a familer name: JOHNCORBAN.

EDWARD GROLL (O.S.)He volunteered.

INT. CORNER OFFICE, HI-TECH LAB -- DAY


Have him prepped, let me know whenhe is ready for a operationaltest... and Doctor no moremistakes, if Peru comes back to usin any way your employment withLexCorp will be put under review.

The phone hangs up. The Doctor waits a moment. pressure hasgone up a notch.

INT. KITCHEN, KENT HOME -- DAY

MARTHA KENT is doing the dishes. The kitchen itself ishomely and holsome. Sheets cover much of the repair workfrom Zods attack.

Martha walks through to the-

LOUNGE

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 19.

Starts cleaning a small table. Anything to keep herselfoccupied.

Catches a small picture, which shatters on the floor. Shecarefully bends down to pick it up. Staring for a moment atthe image- JONATHAN KENT HOLDING A YOUNG CLARK ALOFT. Ahappy memory.

CLARK KENT (O.S.)I think I knocked that picture overa hundred times growing up.

Martha looks up overcome with joy, an unstoppable smiletakes- CLARK KENT is stood in her doorway.

CLARK KENTI forget how many frames it hashad.

She hugs him in a way only a mother could. He returns theaffection.

INT. KITCHEN, KENT HOME -- DAY

Martha is pouring two cups of tea.

MARTHA KENTAre you staying long?

Hands him the cup. He takes it, ignoring the heat.

MARTHA KENT(mothers instinct)

Careful, its hot.

CLARK KENTIts OK, Mum.

MARTHA KENTStill trying to act all brave infront of you mother.

CLARK KENTThe heats fine.

MARTHA KENTIm not talking about that, Clark

Clark takes a deep breath. She doesnt have X-Ray vision,but can see through his exterior to know when hes hurtingon the inside.

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 20.

MARTHA KENTYou cant keep avoiding whathappened.

Clark steps to the window. Takes a moment to enjoy the pieceoutside.

CLARK KENTIm not. I spent one week at thePlanet, I had to listen to peopletalk about how much they lost, whothey had lost. A lot of peopleblamed me-

MARTHA KENTA lot didnt. A lot of people saw aman fighting for them, a man whochoose humans over his own peoplebecause it was the right thing todo. The others just knowhalf-truths or listen to Luthorscampaign propaganda to much-

CLARK KENTMaybe he is right-

MARTHA KENTCut the crap, Clark.

Time for some tough love Man of Steel or not.

MARTHA KENTYou know he isnt right. The onlyreason he is able to sprout hisrumours is because you went away.

Martha tries to hold back the tears. Clark knows this isntjust about those he left in the city.

MARTHA KENTYou left them all behind, while youtried to cope with your ownpersonal guilt, never wanting tolet anyone in.

Clark puts down his tea. Takes his mother by the hand.

CLARK KENTIm sorry. I should have told you Iwas going. I just... wanted to beaccepted, now all I see and hear istheir fear their distrust of me.Even I can be hurt, mum.

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 21.

MARTHA KENTClark, if you want the people totrust you, talk to them, put theirfears at ease. Swooping in andsaving the day and all is great,but if they dont know you for whoyou truly are, then theyre nevergonna trust you.

Martha is right, of course. Clark stands taller a renewedenergy. Starts heading to the door.

MARTHA KENTNow where do you think youregoing.

Clark stops. Opens his small bag and takes out a PAIR OFGLASSES. Placing them on. Toughs up his hair. Now hes CLARKKENT we know and love.

CLARK KENTI picked up a lead on a story inPeru... Ive got to go to work.

Leaves. Martha picks up the cups. Clark returns gives her akiss on the cheek.

MARTHA KENT(I love you too)

Go on get outta here. If you bumpinto Lois just mention I got hermessage and Thursday for dinner isfine.

CLARK KENTYou and Lois? Dinner?

Clark surprised and a little worried. Mum and potentialgirlfriend having dinner dates.

MARTHA KENTYes. And she is a wonderful cook. Iwould ask you to come, but we dontwant you hearing us gossip aboutyou.

CLARK KENTI can hear from pretty far away,Mum.

MARTHA KENTYoure too polite to eavesdrop onyour mother.

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 22.

Got him there.

MARTHA KENTGo get them, son.

Clark is off, with a new spring in his step.

INT. OPERATING ROOM -- DAY

Dr. Edward Groll walks over to John Corban who is heldupright on a VERTICAL OPERATING TABLE.

John Struggles to find the breath needed to forms words.

JOHN CORBANThank you. I appreciate theopportunity youre about to giveme, to be a solider again.

EDWARD GROLLTry to relax the next couple ofdays- well, they arent going to bepleasant for you.

JOHN CORBANPain is my driver, doctor.

Edward starts to insert a syringe through Johns skull.

JOHN CORBANWhat are you doing?

EDWARD GROLLYour brain lacks the capability toperform many of the suits molecularmanipulation processes. What I aminjecting you with, is, in effect,an additional processor...

A METALLIC SKELETON, inside a clear MEMBRANE lowers from theceiling- its the METALLO SUIT.

The Suit just owns the room.JOHN CORBAN

I can feel it.

THE HAND of the suit begins to move putting Edward on edge.

EDWARD GROLLJohn... John, focus on me...John...think of Jennifer... Think of yourlittle boy.

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 23.

His eyes lock with Edwards.

JOHN CORBANI can hear a voice, like there issomething trapped, Screaming to getout.

EDWARD GROLLIts natural. Youre brian isdeveloping a link to the processor.It will take time.

Things seem to settle.

EDWARD GROLLWell then. Shall we begin.

Corban nods. Nervous as Hell. The table rotates and turnsinto a horizontal position. Edward leans in.

EDWARD GROLLYou might experience a tinklingsensation.

Suddenly- SHOCKS HIM WITH A DEFRIBULATOR- BEEEEEP- CORBAN isapparently DEAD.

EXT. METROPOLIS -- DAY

A taxi pulls up outside the METROPOLIS HILTON. Franklin getsout. Tipping the driver-

ACCROSS THE STREET

Floyd Lawton is watching. He finishes his Coffee as hewatches Franklin enter the hotel.

INT. METROPOLIS HILTON -- DAY

Franklin anxiously approaches the DESK CLERK. He almostcant believe he made it this far. The sweat on his brow isobvious.

FRANKLINHi, I have a roomed book.

CLERK(surprised)

Name?

Franklin stares at the Clerk for what feels like a lifetime.

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 24.

FRANKLINFranklin White.

Franklin looks over his shoulder-

CLERKBig date, sir?

FRANKLINWhat?

CLERKYou seem very nervous. In myexpereince that means you have abig night planned with a certainspecial someone. An evening withthe wife (puts his hand to hismouth in pretend discretion) maybea night without. (A wink)

Franklin takes the ENVELOPE from his bag. Hands it to theClerk.

FRANKLINNo. Look, should I not be around,could you pass this to a Miss LoisLane? She should be here later thisevening.

CLERKOf course. Your room is 514. Justtake the lift to the 5th, the roomat the end of the hall.

Franklin walks away, making sure to enter an empty elevator.Floyd makes his way into the lobby looks towards theelvator- sees the doors closing- watches the numbers tick tolevel 5.

INT. LOBBY, DAILY PLANET -- DAY

Clark walks through the rotating doors into the NEWLY BUILTLOBBY trying to take it all in. Walking over a marble floorwith DAILY PLANET LOGO imprinted on it. It feels good to beback.

25.

INT. BULL-PIT, DAILY PLANET -- DAY

Clark walks out a lift and is greeted by all the noise andadrenaline that comes with a NEWSROOM. A deep breath.This is where he belongs.

Starts walking through. A broadcast catches his attention onone of the WALL MONITORS- LEXCORP NEWS

LEXCORP NEWS ANCHOR...the alien was spotted during theearthquake and tsunami in Peru, weinvestigate recent links betweenthe being and the increase indisasters, could his mere presencebe causing an increase in climatechange? More at 11.

Clarks anger builds- CRUSHES A HOLE-PUNCH-

PERRY WHITE (O.S.)Clark Kent, I was beginning tothink Lois had running.

CLARK PALMS THE HOLE PUNCH ON TO THE NEAREST DESK. Perrygives him a firm handshake, then puts his arm around Clarkgesturing to the newsroom.

PERRY WHITEWhat do you think of the place?

CLARK KENTThe globe on top seems a bit much.

Perry laughs off the comment. Has always liked Clarkshonest charm.

PERRY WHITEThank you for all the work you didabroad. I think Lois reallyappreciated someone giving "him" avoice-

JIMMY OLSEN (O.S.)You get any pictures?

Both Perry and Clark turn to see a a young looking 20something, CANON 7D around his neck- JIMMY OLSEN.

PERRY WHITEI guess this seems like a perfecttime to introduce you to JimmyOlsen.

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 26.

Clark shakes Jimmys excited hand.

PERRY WHITEWe at the Planet have to keep upwith the times. Jimmy is our onlineguru. Manages our social pages,uploads pictures, videos...

Perry notices that Jimmy hasnt let go of Clarks hand yet.

PERRY WHITEI will leave you two to get to knowone another.

(to Clark quietly)Good luck.

Perry leaves. Clark gives a awkward smile. Jimmy realises heis still shaking hands.

JIMMY OLSENOh! Sorry. Nervous.

CLARK KENTNervous?

JIMMY OLSENAre you kidding, Ive like readeveryone of your blogs...

(turning up the excitement)So...did you meet him?

Jimmy gestures flying with his hands.

CLARK KENT(a slight chuckle)

Sadly, no. He had normally left bythe time I would make it into thecountry.

JIMMY OLSENMan. What a shame. It would beawesome to get a photo- yeah peoplehave managed blurry video or arandom shot... But what I amtalking about is: Something iconic,something when people see it,people know what he stands for.

CLARK KENTWhich is what exactly?

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 27.

JIMMY OLSENAre you kidding me, CK? Truth,Justice, and the American Way.Yeah, you may not have said thosethings in your articles, but I wasreading between the lines.

Clark takes it in. A wry smile, appreciating the sentiment.

EXT. METROPOLIS HILTON -- NIGHT

Lois Lane arrives at the hotel. She doesnt even wait forthe change from the Taxi Driver- shes on a mission.

INT. LOBBY, METROPOLIS HILTON -- NIGHT

Lois approaches the Desk. Interupts Clerk 2 dealing withother costumers.

LOIS LANEHi, my name is Lois Lane, I am hereto see a Franklin White.

The Desk Clerk from earlier over hears the name. Startsshuffling for the package from behind the desk.

DESK CLERK 2Miss Lane. He is in Room 514, takethe-

LOIS LANEThank you.

Lois doesnt hang around. Heads to the lift. The Clerkfinally finds the package, waving it above his head.

DESK CLERKMiss Lane, Miss Lane.

Lois is already in the lift- the doors are beginning toclose.

DESK CLERKMiss Lane, Franklin left you this-

The doors have already shut by the time he gets to theelevator.

Lois- anxious- looks at the numbers as the lift begins tocruel up the floors.

28.

INT. FRANKLINS ROOM -- SAME TIME

Franklin is working at his computer- hes hot- struggling toconcentrate. He opens the his window-

SNIPER SCOPE POV: FRANKLIN AT HIS WINDOW GETTING SOME AIR.

CUT TO:

EXT. BUILDING ROOF -- SAME TIME

The BARREL OF A SNIPER RIFLE- BUT NO SCOPE. A GLOVEDHAND places down SMARTPHONE running a strange type of APP- AREMOTE THERMOSTAT SET TO A HIGH TEMP.

The hand reaches up to his face- MASKED- HIS HAND ADJUSTS ALARGE GLOWING RED EYE-

SNIPER SCOPE POV: FRANKLIN LIGHTING A SMOKE AT THE WINDOW

No wonder this guy doesnt need a scope, he has sometype ofCYBERNETIC EYE- THIS IS DEADSHOT.

ADJUST THE EYE AGAIN

SNIPER SCOPE POV: ZOOMS IN ON THE FALLING ASH WATCHING ITSMOVEMENT FROM THE LIGHT WIND.

INT. LIFT, HILTON -- SAME TIME

The lift finally comes to a stop. The doors cant seem toopen fast enough- Lois is out like olympic sprinter hearingthe starting pistol.


KNOCK KNOCK- Franklin stubs out the CIGARETTE. Hurrys toanswer the door for LOIS-

It isnt Lois- Its a FEDEX GUY.

FEDEX GUYPackage from a Miss Lane, if Icould just get you to sign here?

Franklin signs and takes the small, but weighty, package.

FEDEX GUYEnjoy the rest of your evening,sir.

29.

Franklin closes the door behind him. Eyes not leaving theFedEx Guy as he walks away.


Deadshot leans back in to the rifle. Getting comfy...getting ready

INT. CORRIDOR, 5TH FLOOR, HILTON -- SAME TIME

Lois passes the FedEx Guy- He gives her a smile. Waits forhim to turn the corner- pauses for a moment- starts topanic- moving faster towards the last room.


Franklin opens the envelope, as he pulls out the object- aSHELL CASING HITS THE FLOOR- hes now standing there with aGUN in his hand.


Deadshot presses a button on his phone-


Franklins LAPTOP GOES OFF- he turns-

SNIPER SCOPE POV: LINING UP THE SIDE OF HIS HEAD PERFECTLY-


Deadshot FIRES-

CUT ON THE SOUND OF THE SHOT

INT. OUTSIDE FRANKLINS ROOM -- SAME TIME

Lois BANGS HARD ON THE DOOR. Nothing.

LOIS LANEMr. Franklin, can you hear me? Mr.Franklin.

30.

EXT. BUILDING ROOF -- NIGHT

Deadshot is packing up his gear. While making a call.

LEX LUTHOR(over phone)

Is it done?

Deadshot removes his mask to reveal he is: Floyd Lawton.

DEADSHOTIt is.

Deadshot looks down at his phone- HIS BANK BALANCE SUDDENLYSKY ROCKETS.

DEADSHOTA pleasure as always, Lex

EXT. METROPOLIS HILTON -- NIGHT

Police and onlookers have gathered outside. Jimmy and Clarkmake their way through the crowd. Showing their passes toget past the PATROL OFFICER.

Lois is giving the final words of her statement to a POLICEOFFICER. She wonders over to Clark and Jimmy.

LOIS LANE(to Jimmy)

Get up there, try and get anyphotos of the crime scene you canbefore it gets bagged and taggedand we dont see it for weeks.

Jimmy hurries off.

LOIS LANE(to Clark)

You came back?

CLARK KENTI see youre staying out oftrouble.

LOIS LANEI already feel a little safer.

She looks lovingly at Clark. Her feelings havent changedfor him.-

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 31.

CLERKMiss Lane.

Their moment will have to wait. The Desk Clerk discreetlywalks over with the Envelope.

CLERKMiss Lane, I should probably behanding this into the police, butMr. White was quite insistant Ihand this to you, should (taking amoment to contemplating thesitation)... should he not bearound. His words not mine.

LOIS LANE(taking the envelope)Thank you.(turning to Clark)

How do you feel about Indian?

CLARKIve never tried it?

LOISHow have you not tried it? Youvebeen to India...TWICE. Anyways Iknow a great place.

Lois begins walking off, she never lets up.

CLARKWhy do we need Indian food?

LOISYouve still got much to learn Mr.Kent, and I am willing to teach.Come on.

Clark, clueless, decides to follow.

INT. OPERATING ROOM -- NIGHT

John Corban, dazed starts to wake- WE HEAR THE SOUNDS OFMANY MECHINCISMS as he begins to move.

It is like being born again. He stumbles trying to walk.Feels weak.

EDWARD GROLL (O.S.)Try to relax. The effects shouldsubside shortly.

32.

John staggers over to a mirrored window. Stares at himself,feels his skin- suddenly he to tear at it- blood streakingout.

INT. MONITORING ROOM -- SAME TIME

Edward- on the otherside of the window- watches in horror atJohns terrifying performance.

JOHN CORBANThis isnt me-

His METALLIC ARM punches through the window- grabbing Edwardby the neck.

John yanks Edward so they are face-to-face.

EDWARD GROLLPlease, John. You are justadjusting-

JOHNLIES!

Johns voice now has a more robotic tone to it- ARMED GUARDSburst into the room- UNLOAD EVERYTHING INTO CORBAN.

Corban tosses Edward across the room- HE SMASHES INTO AGURNEY, COVERED BY A WHITE SHEET.

TENTACLES FROM HIS BACK- ATTACHING TO ANYTHING METALLIC-CRUNCHING OBJECTS LIKE PAPER- HIS ARM GROWS AND MORPHS INTOA- DIGGERS ARM- GRABS A GUARD CRUSHES HIM.

He lifts the Second Guard- Takes his gun- breaks it down-THE SKIN ON HIS WRIST BURSTS OPEN AS A WRIST MOUNTED WEAPONAPPEARS POINTED DIRECTLY AT THE GUARDS FACE- BAM!- FEET GOLIMP- BODY DROPS LIKE A SACK OF SHIT.

Corban turns back to Edward- who is stumbling with the BODYON THE GURNEY.

John pushes him out the way- SHOCK GRIPS- it is his body-skull cut open- brain is missing.

JOHN- NOW SUPER PISSED- STARTS TEARING AT HIS OWN FACE.

Edward cowers. John drops the synthectic face to the floor.Light blocks Edwards view.

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 33.

METALLOWhat am I, what did you do to me?

METALLOS ARM retakes its natrual shape. Takes the doctorby the neck. Edward looks down terrified- METALLOS METALLICSKULL STARES BACK- EYES PULSE WITH GREEN ENERGY.

METALLOWhat am I, Doctor.

LEX LUTHOR (O.S.)Youre a Solider again, Mr. Corban.

Metallo drops Edward. Turns to see- LEX LUTHOR in all hisBADASS GLORY. Despite being face-to-face with Metallo- LEXOWNS THE FUCKING ROOM.

LEX LUTHORI was intrigued when I heard youvolentered for this programme.

(steps over one of the guardsbodies)

So, I did some study. Family killedduring the invasion. I would saythat must have been tough to getthrough.

(looks at Johns corpse on thegurney)

However, it looks like you have hadworse days.

Metallos patients is wearing thin.

LEX LUTHORI have given you a chance atredemption. I am seeking the samething you are?

METALLOWhich is what, exactly.

LEX LUTHORI want to kill a God.

Metallo is now listening.

LEX LUTHORNow part of you must want the samething, as no one, and I mean noone, signs up to go through whatyou just did, but your drive mightjust be why youll succeed whereothers have failed- however, I

(MORE)(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 34.

LEX LUTHOR (contd)didnt get to where I am todaywithout having to prove myself, andyou are going to have to do thesame, so we are going to have alittle field test.

Lex pulls a radio from his jacket.LEX LUTHOR

(into radio)General Lane. Do it.

INT. COOLANT ROOM -- SAME TIME

General Lane gives a nod to Solider, who begins poweringdown the coolent system around a NUCLEAR CORE.

INT. MONITOR ROOM -- SAME TIME

ALARMS AND WARNING LIGHTS START GOING CRAZY.

LEX LUTHORIn about 15 mins this place willbegin to reach critical mass. Now Iknow he hasnt visited our shoresin a while, but I think nuclearmeltdown in a near a populated areamight just be his calling card. Ifyou can get him outside my teamhere will do the rest.

METALLOI want to kill him.

LEX LUTHORYou will. However, first I need thepublic to want him dead, to puttheir faith in me to do it... thenby all means he is all yours.

(turning to the Edward)Come now, doctor, I have a feelingwe are going to be in for quite ashow.

Edward scambles for the door. Lex calmly walks out.

LEX LUTHORI have invested a lot in you John.I expect some return on that.

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 35.

Lex has the BALLS OF A BEAR to threaten Metallo- but doesntflinch in doing so.

Lex leaves- Metallo turns his attention to a barely workingcomputer. His tentacles attach- images begin flickeringacross the screen- stopping suddenly- Metallo smirks.

INT. NEWSROOM, DAILY PLANET -- NIGHT

Lois takes takes a final bite from the Indian buffet laidout on the desk.

LOIS LANESee, what did I tell you. If yourabout to pull a all-nighter nothingputs fire in your belly better thanKhans Lois special.

Clark seemingly struggles to hold the food down.

LOIS LANEToughen up, Clark.

Lois opens the package and pulls out a- USB FLASH DRIVE.Before plugging the drive in Lois removes the ETHERNET CABLEand DISABLES THE COMPUTERS WI-FI.

LOIS LANEJust trying to be careful.

Job done. She inserts the drive. A folder contains severalfiles. Lois starts going through them.

LOIS LANEThese are all government defencecontracts between LexCorp and theUS Military.

CLARK KENTExcept they are not just US. Lookslike they have bases in Russia,China, UK...

(Clark starts to see apattern)

And Peru?

LOIS LANEClark, what is it?

Clark opens his desk drawer, pulls out his bag- Places downthe METALLIC SKULL found after the tsunami.

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 36.

CLARK KENTI found this in Peru, after (Clarkhates having to admit defeat) thetsunami, what if this theselocations are all part of some typeof arms race.

LOIS LANEThat may explain Dr. Whitestiming? Maybe an experiment wentwrong in Peru, he felt guilty. SoLex is building these weapons forwhat purpose? An attack? A war?

CLARK KENTTo stop me. Or Worse. Every countrygets their very own "Superman".

LOIS LANEHed could never go public, Lexknows hed need Government supportto launch an attack on you... andas long as you still havesubstantial public support-

CLARK KENT(Gestures to TV)

But how long will that last?

LexCorp News is playing another anti-Superman story.

LOIS LANE(Losing the argument)

Lets remained focused, this is asmoking gun; we just got to figureout how to use it-

DING! Shit someone is in the lift- DOORS OPENING- LOISGLANCES AT THE HEAD- TURNS TO LIFT SEES JIMMY- TURNS BACK-HEAD IS GONE- CLARK THROWS HER A CHEEKY GRIN.

JIMMY OLSENGot those pictures you asked forMiss Lane. I warn you, they aintpretty to look at.

LOIS LANEThanks Jimmy.

Lois has a quick glance through- frustrated- she cant seeanything out of the ordinary.

Back to the computer files.

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 37.

Clicks through them one by one. Nothing jumping out asdamaging.

LOIS LANENothing. Reports on shipping. Baseschedules. Nothing that can tie Lexto anything criminal. If Lex iscovering secret weapons developmenthe does it well.

Jimmy leans in. Takes the mouse from Lois.

LOIS LANEJimmy?

JIMMY OLSENI noticed the files were alltransparent like when hidden filesshow up in a folder.

Lois looks clueless. Clark watches intently.

JIMMY OLSENExcept these are hidden. They aretransparent because they arelayers... All you have to do.

LOISS MONITOR: Jimmy is dragging and dropping the files ontop on one another.

JIMMY OLSENLike tracing paper with only partsof an image. The moment you stackthem, you get the full picture.

LOISS MONITOR: Jimmy drops the last icon and- like magic- anew fully formed icon emerges.

Lois opens it.

CLARK KENTThey are black sites. Coveroperations. An oil rig, a tanker,medical facility... all covers foradvanced weapons development

LOIS LANEExcept Lex is controlling thatdevolopment. Without knowing it theworld is providing Lex with thenext generation of warfare,(glancing at Clark) and he givesthem the target.

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 38.

JIMMY OLSENThat cant be good if these projectnames are anything to go by:Operation Parasite... Bizzaro? Idont even want to know whattheyre doing there.

One name sticks out. It takes a moment for the enormity tosink in.

CLARK KENTProject Doomsday.

Lois sees the worry in Clarks face.

LOIS LANEI am sure it is not as bad as youthink, just Lex being over zealous.

JIMMY OLSENHow can he even pull off half ofthis stuff, he must have some crazyR&D department.

CLARK KENTNo. He has access to-

PHONES START RINGING AROUND THE NEWSROOM- LexCorp News cutsto a breaking story at a Military Base- A reactor is inmeltdown.

CLARK KENT(making his way to theelevator)

Lois keep working on those files, Iwill get to work on a reactionpiece, Ill book flights on way tothe airport.

JIMMY OLSENIm with you CK.

Clark throws a look to Lois. Help!

LOIS LANEJimmy I need you hear with me...this is going to take more than meto get through... Ill give you amention in the story as the man whocracked the case.

Jimmy still isnt totally convinced.

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 39.

LOIS LANEFifty bucks?

JIMMY OLSENSorry, CK, looks like you lost thisround.

Clark sends a thank you nod to Lois- then makes a breakfor it.

EXT. DAILY PLANET ROOF -- SECONDS LATER

Superman emerges from the fire escape. Takes a moment tolook out over the city. Most areas still in a state onreconstruction.

A pause. A moment of doubt. Looks up- TIME TO STOP RUNNING.TIME TO BECOME WHAT HE WAS DESTINED TO BE-

WHOOSH! Clark takes the air at blinding speeds.

EXT. AIRFORCE BASE -- NIGHT

PANDEMONIUM. Soliders are running all over the place. ALARMSAND WARNINGS are going off. General Lane calmly strollsthrough the chaos- but this isnt an evacuation.

Soliders are arming themselves with the SONIC RIFLES, Troopsboard MODIFIED TANKS- these is prep for battle.

GENERAL LANERemember, the target is extremelypowerful. An engage order will comefrom me and me alone, and will onlycome if our assets field testlooks to be faltering-

A SONIC BOOM-

SKIES ABOVE BASE

Superman swoops past the screen. Turning into a dive-

Lands hard- stands and approaches the General with purpose.

SUPERMANGeneral, you need to get thispeople away from-

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 40.

GENERAL LANEI dont have to do a damn thing youtell me, son.

SUPERMANGeneral, a meltdown is imminent-

GENERAL LANE(into a radio)

Switch the system back on.

Superman looks around, knows he has been duped. Soldiers andthe Tanks take up a position behind him.

SUPERMANI dont take kindly to tricks. Ifyou wanted me here-

GENERAL LANEShut up.

Woah- General Lane has guts. Walks right up to Superman.Man-to-Superman

GENERAL LANEYou dont even know who I am doyou?

Superman cant answer, as he doesnt know.

INT. NEWSROOM, DAILY PLANET -- SAME TIME

Lois is continuing her investigation into black sites. Jimmyhangs up a phone.

JIMMY OLSENSeems like it was a false alarm.Tried getting hold of CK, but heaint answering his phone.

LOIS LANEJimmy, where did you say thatmeltdown was?

JIMMY OLSENNew Mexico, why?

Lois is looking at the location of one of the Black sites-NAMED: METALLO PHASE TWO.

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 41.

LOIS LANEWhat have you done?

EXT. AIRFORCE BASE -- NIGHT

GENERAL LANEIm a General, and I love mycountry, Im also a father... nowmaybe not the best one, but likeany father: I am very protective ofmy children.

Superman looks down at the NAME TAG- it hits. The worstmeeting between a boyfriend and the father ever.

GENERAL LANESo, I want you to know who I am, soyoull know I didnt do this forsome cheque, or out of somemisguided loyalty to my country...I did this to protect my familyfrom you and your kind.

SUPERMANDid what Gen-

SMASH- SUPERMAN IS SENT FLYING INTO-

INT. HANGER -- CONTINUOUS

Piercing through the wall- hitting the ground- HARD-concrete flying- rolls to a stop.

Begins to stand and dust himself off.

SUPERMANI am getting real tired of beinginterrupted.

METALLO (O.S.)Then maybe you shouldnt talk somuch.

Superman sees what hit him- shocked- Metallo walks slowlyforward- THEN PROPELS HIMSELF FORWARD- HITTING SUPERMAN BACKINTO THE GROUND.

METALLO(looking at himself)

You like this? You made thispossible.

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 42.

Metallo launches forward again- grabs Superman by the neck-CLAMPS HIM AGAINST THE WALL.

Superman struggles- scans metallic body with his X-RAYVISION- NO ORGANS- JUST A PULSATING CORE INSIDE THE CHEST.

Metallos face begins to grow SYNTHETIC HAIR AND SKINeventually become John Corbans face.

METALLOLook at me. Do you remember thisface? Do you know what you tookfrom me?

Superman has had enough- punches him hard- takes off halfhis face- Metallos remaining face seems to grin.

METALLOIs that all youve got?

Not turning down a challenge- Superman launches anotherpunch- A HEAT BLAST TAKES OFF METALLOS HAND- a SUPER-PUSHSENDS METALLO FLYING into the darkness across the hanger.

The hand lands on the floor. Superman takes a moment torecover.

SUPERMANYouve suffered. Youre blaming me,I understand that, but this pathyou have chosen... it only heads inone direction.

LIGHTS COME ON REVEALING- The ADVANCED FIGHTER JET fromearlier. Metallo is stroking the craft, metal face back onfall display.

METALLOLook familiar? It should. Like meit was born from remains of yourpeople, given life by what causedso much death. Youre right...K...K

Metallo starts to struggle. Places his hands to his head-falls to his knees in pain.

METALLOKRYPTONIAN!

Superman pauses- How the Fuck does he know that- Metallosvoice has changed, almost like he is a different person.

43.

Metallo appears to shake off the pain- PROPELS HIMSELF ATSUPERMAN- SUPERMAN TURNS CATCHES METALLO- SENDS HIM STRAIGHTBACK INTO THE PLANE-

EXT. AIRFORCE BASE -- CONTINUOUS

PLANE AND METALLO BURST OUT THE HANGER- LANDING INA HEAP.

Superman hovers over- Metallo looks done. His pulsatingchest appears to have stopped.

A BEAT- Shit he is still alive.

TENTACLES ATTACH TO THE PLANE- IT CRUMBLES- METALLOS BODYGROWS. EXCESS PARTS DROP TO THE FLOOR. HE ADAPTS THE PLANESCORE INTO A NEW POWER SOURCE- THIS IS METALLO 2.0 and hemakes the terminator look like a pussy.

Superman doesnt have time to take it all in- has to hoverto remain at eye-level.

TWO MISSILES EMERGE ON METALLOS SHOULDERS- FIRE- SUPERMANMANAGES TO EVADE- BUT TAKES A PUNCH TO THE CHIN- FLIESTHROUGH TWO HANGERS BEFORE HITTING A TANK.

General Lane watches on.

METALLO LANDS- PICKS UP SUPERMAN- HEAT VISION CAUSES METALLOTO STUMBLE- SUPERMAN FOLLOWS UP WITH HIS OWN RIGHT HOOK.

Metallo lands hard. Superman begins approaching.

GENERAL LANENow!

The soldiers unleash the Sonic Blasters- intense highfrequency sound-waves. Superman goes down- head pounding.

Metallos arm transforms into a HIGH-CALIBER PULSE CANON-FIRES- SUPERMAN IS KNOCKED ONTO HIS ASS. The Sonic Blastersseize for a moment as Metallo is back on attack.

The two exchange blows. Superman- SMASHES METALLO INTO ANFUEL TANKER- BOOM!

Goes to finish off the Job. The TANKS FIRE- KNOCK SUPERMANDOWN. General Lane never letting Superman have theupper-hand for long.

The Sonic Blasters again. Superman cant fight the combinedattack. Deep Breath- WHOOSH- the soldiers are sent flyingbackwards.

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 44.

Metallo strikes- Superman ducks- Another TANK ROUND- CAUGHT-SUPERMAN PUNCHES METALLO CLEAN IN THE FACE WITH IT-EXPLODES RIGHT OFF HIS CHIN.

Superman speeds over to the Tanks- bends the canons around.

Hears Metallo about to strike- SUPERMAN RIPS OFF THE TURRENTOF THE TANK- SMACK- WHAM. METALLO IS ON THE ROPES- BLASTSTHE TURRENT AWAY- GOES ON THE COUNTER WITH A TIDAL WAVE OFPUNCHES.

Superman tackles Metallo instead of downing down- they areflying up.

METALLOYou want to go up, then lets goup.

METALLO wraps his arms around Superman.

METALLOS BEATING CHEST POWERS UP- Out of his back grow theADVANCED PLANESS PHANTOM DRIVE ENGINES- THEY IGNITE and thetwo rocket upwards.

METALLOCan you breath in space?

Superman struggles. Cant get free. Running out of options.

Metallo begins to strain- the headache again. Arms loosen.Engines power down. Both of them are in FREEFALL.

Superman regains his composure. For a moment he thinks aboutletting Metallo fall. No. Superman swoops down. Catches anunconscious Metallo. Lands back in the-

AIRBASE.

Lays Metallo down.

Suddenly- a barrage of gunfire- Superman is being hit witheverything the army has. More tanks roll in firing- knockhim backwards. Troops swarm in collect the Metallo body.

Superman cuts a couple of blasting turrets off with a blastof heat vision.

Superman locks eyes with the General, who has his poker faceon. If this continues someone will get hurt and he knows it,maybe even wants it. Superman takes to the skies in retreat.

General Lane walks over to a Private.

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 45.

GENERAL LANEWhat did you get?

PRIVATEEnough.

The Private is holding a small HANDY CAMERA.

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