Time After Time (clana)

[SuperNes]

part 10 is the last before chapter 9 :)

And I always have my readers in mind :) I know how it feels to wwait forever for a ff that I really like and it sucks! That is why I always try to be very consistent with my posting :)

Oh and happy dish washing :)

[HP_DRAGON]

Great update nes i just got back from trick or treating I have so much candy:)

[SuperNes]

I hope you make sure it's safe before you eat it!

[HP_DRAGON]

safe???

[SuperNes]

ya just back read some of my posts and you'll see why.

[HP_DRAGON]

ok i got it

[SuperNes]

:) I'm off to bed sleep well!

[HP_DRAGON]

night

[NYC300Z]

oh no how could Lana think that? What just happened to her? Hope she's alright and Clark can still propose!

PPMS!!

[SVsleuth]

good morning, Nes! it's the next day. Ready for today's update, whenever you are.... ;)

[SuperNes]

my my we are up early are we Mrs. Sleuth!

[SVsleuth]

Yes, though I do have to get busy on my day's work - actually already did some now, & am taking a little 'break" to check in here. So give me an idea when to check for your next update. I'm on Central time.

[SuperNes]

It is 9 for me as well :) ok I will get one now, just for you since you made the effort of asking so early :) it will take me about 5-10 minutes :)
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Please be warned of Smut in this next update !!!!


(*1) Come On Back To Me (by: Third Day)


You’ve been hiding now for so long
Never understanding why
Running far away from the truth
And all along chasing after lies

I have loved you from the beginning
Long before you knew my name
Even though you’ve broken my heart
I’ll love you just the same
I’ll love you anyway

Never mind your worries
Never mind your fears
They can only take you far from me
When you feel there’s nowhere
Left for you to turn
Well, I got all you want
And everything you need
Come on back to me

Do you believe in second chances
Or in a love that never fades
Put your faith in what you can’t see
Just put your hand in mine
And I’ll show you the way




8 (part 7)




(*1) "She swerved right and missed the bench but that only served to send her hurtling head first toward the water fountain. Clark reached her just in time to grab her by the waist and change her trajectory away from the impending concrete, this sent the both of them tumbling into the soft grass. Clark laid on his back holding her, She sobbed unconsolably into his chest, then forced herself away from his warmth. Clark started to get up but stopped on one knee, "Lana wait." she stopped walking away, and turned halfway back to him, "What Clark, are you going to ask for this necklace back or maybe all your cd's? Have you more to say to further break my soul?" "Lana it's not what you think. Please, just please come back." He noticed her hestitate and quickly added, "You wanted to know where our relationship was going? I'm not trying to break up with you!" Lana's breath caught in her throat, she slid down in front of him, "Your not? Oh Clark! I... I thought this was it for sure!" She buried her face in his chest and sobbed. Clark held her until her body ceased it's shaking. There was silence for a minute as they both listened to the calming waves of water splashing over the fountain. "Lana pulled away enough to look into his eyes again, and was suprise to still see worry there, "You said you are moving? Is this what your wanting to talk about? Are you worried that we won't be able to have a long-distance relationship?" Clark put his finger over her lip, "Shh, Angel bear, will you let me finish this time?" Lana nodded and so he continued, "I am moving yes... and I thought that maybe you would help me pick out the place... I was going to fly you there myself, but this happened to fall in my lap today..." he handed her an envelope. "Oh Clark! really! Really really?" Clark smiled and nodded. She toppled him over to the ground smothering him with kisses, "Oh Clark! I can't believe it! Europe! Together!" Clark rolled up on an elbow as she layed on her back examining the stars, "Lana I want you to move in with me... and even more than that..." He pulled a small box out of his back pocket and opened it for her to see, "Even more I want you to wear this..." Lanas hand covered her mouth as she looked from the box to his eyes. "Lana,... marry me?" Tears slid down her cheeks again. She embraced his lips full on. Fireworks exploded before clarks eyes as she engaged his mouth, after the initial shock was over he returned the kiss with more compassion then she had ever felt before. The sheer power of his passionate lips left her breathless, everything turned red for a brief second and then she went limp in his arms. Clark gasped when he felt her buckle over, "Lana?!" He picked her up and rushed over to the fountain, after gently splashing some cold water on her face she stirred a little then opened her eyes again, "Oh Clark, I don't think I can handle a lifetime of kisses like that! I mean wow! He led her gently to the bench and sat with her, "Are you okay?" She shook her head, "More than okay Clark... I'm so happy!" Clark took her hands in his "Does that mean you'll be my wife?" "Yes Clark Yes yes yes yes!!! A million times yes!" Clark lept up from the bench and let out a tremendous shout, "YAHOOOOOO!!!!" He obviously woke a few dogs , because they began barking their displeasure in the distance.

He swept her up and held her vertically above his head, twirling her around in slow circles, She spread her arms wide and laughed into the wind, "Your always so full of life Clark, I never know what to expect next with you!" Clark lowered her gently to the ground and embraced her in a warm hug, then led her to a large oak tree where they sat down on a soft patch of freshly mowed grass, "May I?" Clark removed the ring from it's box and held it safely between his thumb and forefinger. Lana brought her hand up elagantly and placed it in his, "I would love that, yes." Her eyes never left his as he slid the ring over her finger, The Band of white gold swirled around into an "S" at the top, cradling in it's center a Dazzling 3 carat, Elegant Marquise shaped diamond. "With this ring I promise you my unwavering dedication and love, You have long since taken captive my entire soul and heart, I used to be afraid of what that might mean. Fearing I wouldn't even be able to function in your presence. Instead You have completed me, I feel so at peace with my life now. I would say I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you... But I am enjoying spending the begining of our life together so much that I'm happy to take it day by day." Lana swept his lips up in a soft yet somehow fiery kiss suckling gently on his lower lip as she drew her face away from his.

She finnally allowed herself to fully examine her ring. Her eyes were entranced as soon as she looked into the heart of the Diamond, Flashes of Red, yellow and blue danced inside, "Clark the colors... I've never seen a diamond like this before, the colors are almost alive! I get the impression that I'm looking , well this is like what I see when I look into your eyes. How it it possible that I can see traces of you..." Lanas' bewildered eyes came up to meet his again Clark took her hand in his and admired how well the ring complimented her gentle hand. He avoided looking at the diamond, He knew why it was so special. "I had it ... specially made..." And the part he wanted to share with her the most, he kept to himself, 'I made it for you Lana. It's a special piece of Kryptonite that I found out at crater lake last summer. It had been jagged then but I took it in my hands and formed it. The effort was so taxing that it actually made my hands bleed. That is a part of me that you see in that ring, my blood mixed with the Kryptonite as I seared it with my heat vision until it reached the shaped I wanted.' "Clark?" Clark roused out of his thoughts, "Hmm?" It's beautiful! Perfect really, It's somehow comforting to have it on my hand... I know it sounds silly, but, it's like I have a part of you with me." Clark wrapped his arms around her shoulders pulling her close, "I'm always with you Angel Bear, I'm here, I'm yours." They bathed in the soothing ease of their embrace, neither was in a hurry to be anywhere but right there together. (**)

[dreammaster]

awesome chapter

[SuperNes]

*Sniff .. snuufflle ... Sniff* Lana arched her back in defiance at Clarks odd behavior. "mhmm Clark... what are you doing?" Lana opened her eyes reluctantly as she felt a warm tongue slid up her cheek, "EEEeeek!!! OMG Shooo git!" Clark's eyes shot open at Lana's shocked squeel. Hecame nose to nose with the largest dog he had ever seen. "Woah there boy!" Clark gave the Canine a hefty shove to send it back on it's way. A small girl came jogging up and grabbed the dog's leash, "Tiny! Bad dog! Sorry, He got away from me!" "No kidding!" Lana giggled as the beast dragged the poor child off, obviously catching the scent of a tree that needed remarking farther off in the park. Clark giggled too, "Tiny! Is that her families ironic attempt at humor!" Clark shifted his weight onto his right leg as he turned back to focus on his Love. She adjusted in unison with him finding a new place to burrow into his embrace, 'Funny how if I am close enough to him I never seem to get cold!' "Looks like we fell asleep!" Lana peered out glancing at the sunrise, "I didn't think when I agreed to move in with you, that you meant we would be bummin' it!!" Clark laughed, at her quick wit. Deciding to play along, He lifter her finger into the chilled air and gave it a good look over, "Hmmm we might just have to pawn this off so we can go get breakfast!" Lana snatched her hand away, furrowing it under her Butt, "Never! I'm never ever taking this off! Mine Mine Mine!" Clark laughed heartily enough to send half a dozen morning doves scattering out of their resting places and into the orange tinted sky. Lanas Tummy rumbled loud enough to send Clark scurring up to his feet. He lifted her gingerly as he rose. "Want to come to my place for breakfast? I can't have my Queen starving to death before I marry her! Besides, I have lots of leftovers from Mom!" "Mrs. Kent! That's why she was so enthusiastic! Did she already know?" Clark nodded and began walking back toward the campus. "Lana danced after him and leaped without warning onto his hips. He caught her around the legs and charged off through the large park. Lana closed her eyes and laughed uncontrollably, relishing the crisp current of air pouring through her hair, as it trailed wildly behind her.Clark slowed down to a walk as they approached the side walk. Lana made a move to dismount but he denied her by hoisting her up a little more and firmly wrapping his hands around her thighs. "Mine." he stated firmly, and continued on down the street. She snuggled her face behind his ear. Closing her eyes and letting herself sway in unison with the rythym of his long strides placed her in an hypnotic state of mind, before she knew it she had fallen back asleep.
Lana awoke to delightfull smells of warm food. She stretched her arms wide intaking a lung full of air, "Yaahhaaaa" Sunlight warmed her face as she slid out of Clarks oversized bed. She found that her shoes had been taken, and on the nightstand a towel, robe and bunny slippers were waiting, Along with a comfortable change of clothes, When she lifted her favorite "chill" shirt a note taped to a rose slipped to the floor. 'I ran over to your place and got you these, make yourself at home, breakfast will be ready when you are.=)' Lana nibbled her bottom as lip as she picked up the longstem Rose and inhaled deeply, 'I could get used to this!'

Lana emergerged from the shower in her bathrobe and slippers. Comb in hand she glided out to the dining room, "Morning, Snuggle bear." Clark placed a full plate of good eats on the table in front of her, then moved to stand behind her, holding her cheeks in his palms he gave her lips an upside down kiss. Fire and Ice shot through Lana's veins, only to be cut off when he spoke. "Morning sleepy head." "mmm again" Clark hesitated as he deciphered what she was asking for more of, noticing her comb lying on the floor he looked back over to her upturned face and slightly parted lips. She grew impatient when he didn't comply right away, so she reached back behind her, the sleeves of her robe falling and bunching up around her elbows, and ran her hands up his firm arms, gently pulling him closer, "We've never kissed .. like that before, I liked it very much." Her sweet breath whisked over his skin, he moved in quickly to oblige her desire. This time he felt the sting of passion roll under his skin as well, "Hmm' they moaned sporaticly. Clark toyed with her upper lip, he grazed it gently between his teeth. "sssss" She inhaled sharply as he catapaulted her into another realm of bliss.Her body heaved upwards as he reached the end of her lip, she struck like a viper, gaining full control of his mouth she led their tongues in a new dance. It felt so foreign to be kissing her man from this angle, every nerve in thier bodies were memorising each new sensation. "Mmmhhmm" Clarks knees nearly buckled as her teeth grazed his lower lip harshly. Instead of coming back for more she took his chin in her mouth, running her tongue over the crevice that slightly parted it in two. "la.." he breathed heavily, "Mwa?" She asked still distracted by the smooth skin in her mouth. "Mmm Uhhmm I ahh, you might mmm.. uhm want to take this... ahhh aahppppperrrtunity to ssstop."

She did as she was told, leaving Clark feeling a little lightheaded. She reached over to her plate and plucked a strawberry into her mouth, then made a point to stand slowly, shoving the chair aside as she turned. She ran her hands up his chest leaving roaring hot trails in her wake, "La?" His voice was reduced to a high pitched squeel as she pressed her body against his and kissed his mouth painstakingly slow. The fresh taste of berries on her lips left him hungry for more, this time he took back control, "I warned you!" He hoisted her up and she swung her legs around his waist. "Fair enough love." she stated evenly , remaining focused on her prey. He let his fingertips dig into her waist as he took her neck in his mouth and stumbled towards his room.

[SVsleuth]

Aw... Just for me??? I feel so special. Thanks! I'll go read it now...


Edit.... That was amazing! Wow! super proposal, .... and did Clark actually say, "I was going to fly you there myself..." - & she was completely oblivious to his meaning? Did he realize that he almost told her? Now when will he tell her everything? He really should. Oh, what will she say or do?? Will she be willing to marry an alien? Will she be angry that he... well.. you know ... with her without telling her that? And how much more flashback do we get before going back to the present? Oh, so much to ponder. This was SOOOO good! I'll come back later to read it again. Keep up the great writing. And, thanks again, for posting early for me. I love this story!

[MOOman0618]

YEA!!! She said yes!! That was great!! Awesome update and I want to ask all the same questions SV did! I am very nervous to see how this happy flashback turns into the the present. Post more soon for us! I am not above begging!

[rosewolfe87]

Oh geez, to I have a bunch to catch up on. I guess I've got my work cut out for me huh? Sorry I haven't been on, I've been really busy and this computer sort of sucks. I'll give you some feedback as soon as I catch up!

[SuperNes]

Wow Have I mentioned lately that you all are the best bunch of readers a writer could ask for :) :)

So many questions! And only a few of which I will actually answer! ( I am not one to gice away to many spoilers :cool: )
Okay so... Did he realize he almost told her?... Clark has a deep yearning for her to know! You will notice the many times that he "Amlost told her" He gives her all these double meanings not really wanting to tell but hoping that she will find out none the less. So it is kind of his subconcious. But the point blank of that staement was him implying that he was going to pay for their tickets to Europe, hence Him Flying her there :)

Next question... "When will he tell her?.. I will only say this, It will be before the wedding Which is planned for the end of chapter 8 :) there is 10 sub updates in total to chapter eight so you do the math :D

okay next one.. nope.... nope... nope... won't answer those :p
and I'll just say! Don't be so sure that they well you know ;)
You'll see tomorrow.

Mr. Moo. :) See above :D And I am not above saying no to begging! So Bring it on! :)

Janna It is so nice to see you back with us ! :) We have missed you around her! :) I can't wait to hear what you think of it all!

[rosewolfe87]

You didn't miss me, you missed my funny comments. Which is cool, I like being funny. Like the other day, at my job interveiw, the man asked me what was the worst thing about working at my previous job, Sonic? And me, being the honest person that I am, said "Getting burnt." My sister thought that was hilarious, and I was like, What?

[SuperNes]

LOL yes well your funnines is yopu so yes we did miss you :) And that about getting burned is hilarious!

[rosewolfe87]

lol, I guess it is a bit funny. Oh well, thanks, I missed you guys too, now I need to get back in my mind set to update my own fics. This one is fantastic! Keep up the good work, I will try and get on more so I can read the rest of your updates! I hope she reacts well when he tells her!

[SVsleuth]

Okay, I'll do the math. We already had Chapter 8:7, & the wedding is in 8:10, so that means he tells her in either 8:8 or 8:9 - so that's in one of the next 2 updates. And I guess this means there will be a wedding???? OOOOoooooo...... it is so exciting waiting for this story to continue. Haven't had this much fun with a story since ajfinn's daily updates on "This Time Will Be Different" - still miss that story. PPMS! Oh & thanks for saying we're such good readers. ;)

[Evil Dr. Smurf]

Another great update! I'm so happy things got straightened out! I'm very anxious to see what's still to come...that being said, please post more soon!

[akuma]

Wow amazing updates as usual for Nes!! Hmm what can comment about in this, oh yeah the ring so cool bout the blood mixed in because was so hard to make plus heat vision to form it, wish he could tell Lana, everything was great!! Cant wait for more!!

[linn]

that was an incredible chapter...loved it....ppms!!!!!!!..........

[dreammaster]

awesome

[NYC300Z]

wow awesome awesome chapter!! It ws terrific! It also makes me wonder what could have went so wrong...kind of scary...oh i don't know...if she still married him after he told her oh i'm out of ideas lol PPMS!!!

[SuperNes]

Originally posted by akuma
Wow amazing updates as usual for Nes!! Hmm what can comment about in this, oh yeah the ring so cool bout the blood mixed in because was so hard to make plus heat vision to form it, wish he could tell Lana, everything was great!! Cant wait for more!!
Yeah someone liked it!!! I put a lot of thought into that and It was so fun to write!!! Thanks for noticing :D

LOL Matt Yes I wonder! :D

[rosewolfe87]

I noticed, but I try not to pry my thoughts on to other people, I'm told that sometimes people think it's rude. Could of fooled me!

[SuperNes]

Well then for the record rudeness is welcomed here!!! But wait didn't we already have that agreement?

[rosewolfe87]

Maybe....I've been too hooked on Crackers lately to focus.

[SuperNes]

Hmm do you hear that Matt?! Look out :eek: Janna seems a little hungry! LOL

[rosewolfe87]

lol! Not hungry, intrigued. The crackers NEVER have the same amount of salt on them!

[SuperNes]

OMG biting my lip!

[rosewolfe87]

LOL! I know what your thinking!

[SuperNes]

*Ashamed* well... Uhm

[rosewolfe87]

Ha! I've caught you! You're not so innocent now are you!

[SuperNes]

Innocent! Did I ever claim to be?! Well I am not the one who said it! I just thought it ok! LOL

The bloody chinese delivery man is coming and I can't find my checkbook ! :eek:

[rosewolfe87]

Lol, but I was just being sarcastic! You're the one that thought of it the wrong way!

[SuperNes]

okay okay! Sorry! Back to my innocent facad then :D

[rosewolfe87]

HA! Somethings can NEVER be forgotten!

[SuperNes]

okay I am in th mood for reading some Clana! Any suggestion? :D


Originally posted by rosewolfe87
HA! Somethings can NEVER be forgotten!

:o Don't hate me!

[rosewolfe87]

lol, I don't hate you. I would recommend my newest fic Dancing with the Devil, but there's not alot of Clana in it. At least not yet.

[SuperNes]

nooo recomend something Clana saturated :D

[rosewolfe87]

Wow...well...not of my fics have SUPER Clana in it. There are always some problems. But I guess I would recommend "Bless the Broken road." That's one of my favorites, that aren't mine that is.

[SuperNes]

Well I want one of yours :nad: :p :) Okay I'll ead some of the last one you recomended then... the dancing one :)

[rosewolfe87]

Aww, you're gonna read mine. Now I feel all special.

[SuperNes]

that's because you are special :)

[rosewolfe87]

If you're thinking Special Ed, I really WILL hate you!

[SuperNes]

no :mad: my brother has CP so I don't joke around like that!

I was just saying you are special! :)

[rosewolfe87]

lol, I was just kidding! Once again my point is proven about computers and their lack of sarcasm.

My next fanfic is going to be about the Greek Gods. It's going to be a mythical Clana fic. But, I have to finish my Devil fic first.

[SuperNes]

OMG!!! I can't wait for that one!!!! Hurry up!!!!

[rosewolfe87]

Lol, I'm glad you like the idea, but I have adoring fans that love this Dancing with the Devil fic. I have to spruce it up a bit, and then end it with a BAM!

[SuperNes]

Okay My chinese food is here! *Yeahh!!!* Yummy :D so i am going to go eat watch some Reeves superman and then I'll be back to start reading your ff :)

Laterz, Nessie

[rosewolfe87]

Yuck! I hated Christopher Reeve as Superman. He doesn't look the part. But, oh well, enjoy your food!

[NYC300Z]

Originally posted by SuperNes

LOL Matt Yes I wonder! :D

You wonder? Shouldn't u know?! :lol: j/p

Chinese food! My fav. i worked in a Chinese resturant for 5 years you know!:lol:

[akuma]

So how was the Chinese??

[SuperNes]

Sooo Good! :) I order orange chicken... It was spicy as hell! :mad: dang

[rosewolfe87]

I only like certain things from a chinese restaurant, I'm a very picky eater.

[akuma]

Oh man im jealous orange chickens my fave, i only had pizza tonight, argh!!

[SuperNes]

LOL pizza can be good :)

[rosewolfe87]

Oh man, do I have my work cut out for me! I've started on my fic about the Greek Gods. It will take me awhile, but make sure to keep checking for my name!

[SuperNes]

Yes!! have you posted it yet? I read the first chap of devil! good stuff :)

[rosewolfe87]

Not yet, still working on it.

[akuma]

Oh come on Nessie, pizza vs. orange chicken?? Thats like choosing Clana vs. Clois, u always take the Clana(which is the orange chicken :D)

[rosewolfe87]

lol, nice metaphor akuma.

[akuma]

Oh i know that was amazing metaphor :D, it just came to me and i just had to write it!

[rosewolfe87]

lol, and here I thought the only two people in here that was creative was me and Nes!

[SuperNes]

Mmmm I love Orange chickenn I mean Clana! Maybe I should just stick with eating crackers :)

Is there a thread for Clana writers to chill and chat?

[rosewolfe87]

Yeah, in fanfic discussions. It's called the Clana fix clubhouse.

[akuma]

Hey, i can be creative!! just not in a fanfic way! i have ideas just cant write them in good story! i see uve declared urself the tamer of the Clananators Nes but that wont last long after the constant updates stop!!

[rosewolfe87]

lol, I should get the award for the constant updater. I may not be here everyday, but when I am you guys always get like 4 updates!

[SuperNes]

I know :eek: LOL I might have to purchase a Cyber guard! I am having nightmares of giant Clanabots with red eyes chasing me of my computer!

[rosewolfe87]

LOL! That's always a good thing though! I'm only the creator, akuma is the president!

*laughs evily* I've created a monster MWAAHAHAHA!

[akuma]

Well.. uh..yeah pretty much... thats whats gonna happen Nes, whatd u expect!

[NYC300Z]

PPMS! orange chicken

[SuperNes]

Is this really to be my fate ? I guess as the inspiratio for these terrible Clanabots... well what ekse can I expect but to be terminated!

[akuma]

Stop the talk of orange chicken its making me hungry!!

[rosewolfe87]

I can't terminate you right now, I have a fic to write so..

I'LL BE BACK.

[SuperNes]

LOL Orange chicken! LMAO ANd I see we entered the begging stage of our conversation!


Originally posted by rosewolfe87
I can't terminate you right now, I have a fic to write so..

I'LL BE BACK.

ROFL OMG!!! SOOO FUNNY!!!

[rosewolfe87]

lol, glad you think so.

[SuperNes]

So who are the 3 people who gave me a 5 star ? :)

[akuma]

Im still here to do the terminating dont worry! There r 2 terminators here for u Nes, we come to terminate u if we dont see an update soon!

[rosewolfe87]

HEY! How come I didn't get a 5 star!??!

[NYC300Z]

How do you give ratings?

[akuma]

How the heck do u do the rating thing and ill give u both a 5 star!!
NVM just found the little thing on bottom of page, wow i feel dumb for missing that!

[SVsleuth]

You guys are crazy. Spend this chatting time WRITING instead!!! PLEASE????? Can't wait for the next part. Getting close to the reveal & the wedding. Oh, I wish you would just post it already!!!
Begging....begging...begging.....

[rosewolfe87]

It's fun to chat though. I need inspiration for my Greek God fic, it's really tough!

[akuma]

Ha now u both got 5 star ratings from me and yes chatting is fun:D how else would i talk to people from all over? Im in GA come on now, i like talking to people far away

[SuperNes]

Because I havn't caught up yet! Now who was it?!

[rosewolfe87]

You're not THAT far. I'm in Oklahoma. Just a few states away from me. I was in GA about 3 years ago. Stayed there a month with my sister.

[akuma]

What part of GA??
and what r u talking bout Nes?

[SuperNes]

I just went to georgia for my Bothers wedding! But I am a Cali girl living in Wyoming :) not so far from you cracker!

Sorry! I posted that when I was a page behind! How embarrassing!

Hey nobody answered my question about the writers chat place! Is there one?

[rosewolfe87]

WHO YOU CALLING A CRACKER!??! Lol, just kidding. I was in Fort Stewart. My bro-in-law was in the army.

[akuma]

Oh now im the cracker?? :D fine fine whatever!! Ive never been to yalls states(thats right i can say yall) how sad :(

theres the clana fix discussion if u go into fan fic discussion Nes!! :D

[rosewolfe87]

Originally posted by SuperNes
I just went to georgia for my Bothers wedding! But I am a Cali girl living in Wyoming :) not so far from you cracker!

Sorry! I posted that when I was a page behind! How embarrassing!

Hey nobody answered my question about the writers chat place! Is there one?

I answered you. The Clana fix Clubhouse!

[SuperNes]

It ok your my favorite Cracker :D I would never even eat you I promise!

[rosewolfe87]

Don't feel bad akuma, I saw y'all all the time. I also say ain't.

[SVsleuth]

Originally posted by SuperNes
So who are the 3 people who gave me a 5 star ? :)

One was me!!! :)

[SuperNes]

Originally posted by rosewolfe87
I answered you. The Clana fix Clubhouse!
You did? I must have missed that post :o ! So where is it?

[akuma]

Oh no i enjoy saying southern words janna, they make talkin easier but im not a dumb hick either, i was born in Pennsylvania.

[rosewolfe87]

lol, I was born in California. It's in the Fanfic discussions section.

[SVsleuth]

The Clanafix Clubhouse is in the Fanfic Discusssions section, & is for the Clana writers to chat about our fics. Come join us there! We have a blast!

[SuperNes]

YA I will! Welcome Mrs. Sleuth! Hey did it get really slow in here for ya'll too?

[rosewolfe87]

I finished my prologue for my new fic. I posted it if you want to check it out.

[SuperNes]

I did I was the first to post :D guess I am the fastest reader LOL I gave you a rating but I guess it takes mor then one to make it show up :p

[SVsleuth]

Originally posted by SuperNes
YA I will! Welcome Mrs. Sleuth! Hey did it get really slow in here for ya'll too?

Yes, it did. It's annoying when K-Site does that. Arg!

[rosewolfe87]

I'm a fast reader too. I guess that's why I post so much in one night, it makes the story seem longer then 10 seconds.

[SuperNes]

Have you read any Robert Jordan?

[rosewolfe87]

Nope, never heard of him.

[SuperNes]

Dang oh well :p

I am going to go for tonight! until tomorrow! *Wave*

[rosewolfe87]

Ugh...you suck.

[NYC300Z]

Let's see i've been to California...never spent much time in there though...lol Pennsylvania and Georgia been threw there a few times...oh iono if it's East Coast I know it like the back of my hand! lol

You should deff check out the Clana fic clubhouse!:D

PPMS!!!

[SVsleuth]

Good morning Nessie! Any chance of another early morning update? I'm so eager for the reveal & the wedding. This story is addictive! PPMS!

[SuperNes]

:eek: You come in earlier and earlier every day! Don't you ever rest child!

[SVsleuth]

Yeah, I got up at 7 a.m. & it's 9:35 now. I've got to go get my kids busy on their homeschooling and help take care of my mother-in-law, who is ill & staying at my house during the day now - since their house was flooded from hurricane Katrina. So in my "spare" moments, I check in on K-Site for a "pick-me-up" story. and, of course, I'm procrastinating, not getting busy with what I should be doing. Check back later. I'm off.

[SuperNes]

Warning GOT SMUT? Well this chapter does so be forewarned!!!




So has this been the longest chapter now? I think chapter 6 held that previous honor.


(*1) Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own By: U2



Tough, you think you've got the stuff
You're telling me and anyone
You're hard enough

You don't have to put up a fight
You don't have to always be right
Let me take some of the punches
For you tonight

Listen to me now
I need to let you know
You don't have to go it alone

And it's you when I look in the mirror
And it's you when I don't pick up the phone
Sometimes you can't make it on your own

We fight all the time
You and I...that's alright
We're the same soul
I don't need...I don't need to hear you say
That if we weren't so alike
You'd like me a whole lot more

Listen to me now
I need to let you know
You don't have to go it alone

And it's you when I look in the mirror
And it's you when I don't pick up the phone
Sometimes you can't make it on your own

I know that we don't talk
I'm sick of it all
Can - you - hear - me - when - I -
Sing, you're the reason I sing
You're the reason why the opera is in me...

Where are we now?
I've got to let you know
A house still doesn't make a home
Don't leave me here alone...

And it's you when I look in the mirror
And it's you that makes it hard to let go
Sometimes you can't make it on your own
Sometimes you can't make it
The best you can do is to fake it
Sometimes you can't make it on your own




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Chapter 8 (part8)




*bump... crash .. bonk...* Pete and Chloe burst into giggles as they weaved through the apartment. Clark emerged from his room holding his shirt closed with a hand, "What are you guys doing here?... (Clark sniffed the air and wrinkled up his nose) Are you still drunk? It's the middle of the afternoon!" Pete hung an arm over Clarks shoulder, "Sorry man, We didn't have enough cash for a cab ride all the way to Chloe's pad. You missed a smokin' party though Bro'!" Clark glanced over his shoulder, with the aid of X-ray vision, he saw Lana attempting to fix her hair in front of the mirror. Chloe tumbled onto the tan couch, pulling Pete down with her, "So where were you all night? To cool to hang out with your best friends now?" Clark rubbed the back of his head, "Sorry I missed the Grad. party, but I was with Lana... I uh, well we are kinda..." Lana tiptoed into the room, she pounced onto Clarks back and wrapped her legs around his waist, cutting off his stammers . Dangling her arms over his shoulders, she let her ring say the rest. Chloe's eyes popped as rainbows of color danced across her face, "*Gasp* La!!!!" Chloe lept from the couch as Lana slid from Clarks back. Grinning like a chesire cat, Lana started telling Chloe all about the magical evening.Clark smiled broadly as he momentarily caught Lana's eyes, then he wisely moved away from the chattering women and sat down next to Pete.

Pete slapped Clarks back enthusiasticly, "Congratulations, Bro', looks like you did it! " Clark caught the unspoken question in Pete's eyes, "No I didn't tell her... I almost did..." Pete shifted his weight on the couch, turning his body to face Clark, "Hey man don't sweat it, you'll get there, don't rush into it before your ready. Your not getting married today, youv'e got plenty of time to work up the nerve." Clark sighed heavily as he let his gaze study his bride to be, "Look how happy she is, I don't ever want to be the one who steals the laughter from her eyes." Pete turned his gaze back from the girls, "Your the one who put it there in the first place!" Clark shook his head slightly, and made an attempt to change the subject, "So what's next for you?" Petes lips formed into a coc.ky smile, "Psshaaw, I'm sittin' pretty on easy street!" Clark looked at him, confusion sliding over his chiseled facial features, "Just last week you were sending applications all across the continent! Did someone respond already?" Pete popped the collar on his tweed Jacket, "Yep, yep. But I turned 'them' all down." Clarks eyes went wide, "Why?! Do you like eating? Cause newflash unless you get a job, You'll have to scratch that one off your list of things to do every day!" Pete waved his comment off with a haughty gesture, "Mr. Luthor sent his scouts out to interview me yesterday. You are looking at the new LuthorpCorps Political advisor! 50 large a year, full benefits, not to mention endless opportunity for promotion!"

Clark smiled in what he hoped came across as congratulatory. He thought back to the day Lex left Smallville. A freak accident had completely wiped out all his memory of ever having set foot in the Small town. Pete had been there as well but only suffered minor nuerogical damage, leaving him without the memory of his interactions with Lex. 'Lex almost killed you and himself that day Pete, and now your tangled up in his evil web again.' "Clark what's wrong man? I thought you would be happy for me? This is the most envied position among my colleages." Clark stood up akwardly, "Ya Pete, Congratulations... I uh, I have to go... Lots to do, and only three days to do it all."


Pete watched Clark disapear into his room, "What was that?!" Lana looked up from her girl talk when she noticed Clark leaving the room, "Is he okay?" Pete shrugged, "He was mumbling something about a to do list." Lana pulled her hand from Chloes investigative eyes and turned towards Pete, "Why would he be upset about that? I thought he was excited about moving with me." Petes eyebrows shot up "Clark is going with you! Way to step it up Clark!" Lana smiled, clearly amused by Petes enthusiasm, "I'm going to go check on him, see ya later guys." Pete winced in anticipation as Lana closed the bedroom door behind herself. Not one to let anyone down Chloe turned towards Pete with hands on hips, a demanding glint in her eyes, and an arched eyebrow, "Did you see that ring! You could learn a few things from our Superfriend!" Pete smiled as he took her hand, "Nah I have a style all my own. As far as I can tell, it's been sufficient up to this point." Chloe smiled back, as they settled back down on the couch.



(*1) "Clark?" Lana slowly entered into the comfy room, (she had decorated it herself after all) and looked around. Not seeing him, she closed the door behind her and headed towards the only other door in the room. The sound of running water greeted her ears as she entered the steam filled bathroom, "Clark?... Are you okay?" Clark leaned back and peeked around the end of the burgundy shower curtain, "Hi sweetie... I'll be okay. I''m sorry I took off so rudely." Lana took a seat in the plush nook filled with cream colored pillows, outlined by a large bay window, pulling up her feet and wrapping her arms around her legs, she leaned her temple against the window pane, vaguely aware of the afternoon traffic of moving vans and bustling grads. After a few moments she rotated her gaze until the back of her head rested against the slightly moist glass, "Something about Pete is bothering you." She stated it plainly , not even aware of how she knew. Clark fell in step, comforted by how well she knew him, "Yeah.I am worried about him..." Clark turned off the water and stepped out onto the plush carpeted floor. Wrapping a large towel around his waist , he reached for a smaller hand towel and ran it over his face, "He is going to work for Lex." Lanas forehead scrunched up in worried understanding, "Oh Clark... Are you going to tell him?" Clark shook his head. Lana studied his sagging shoulders and slowly crossed the small space to him, taking the towel from his pained clutch, Lana began to dry his back comfortingly, when he was dry she sat him down on her previous seat and crawled in behind him. She occupied herself with his wet curls while she waited for him to continue his thoughts. Clark heaved a generous sigh, relishing in the feel of Lanas gentle fingers gliding over his scalp, "What would I tell him La? 'Lex is evil, he tried to kill us and ended up wiping a dozen peoples memories clean'? He wouldn't believe me! And it's not like Lex is a threat to his life anymore, He doesn't even remember that he wanted Pete dead... Let alone the fact that they ever knew eachother!" Lana wrapped her arms around his chest, letting her head snuggle next to his. Clark let his weight fall back against her, grateful for her remarkably strong physique, "Pete has worked so hard to get this far, his talents are unequaled, why should I get in the way of his dreams just because I don't trust his employer?" Lana kissed his cheek lightly, "Because he is your best friend, and you care about him. I agree with you though on your point, Pete is smart enough to spot trouble, if it ever came to that... I understand your reserves about telling him, but don't you think he deserves to know? Then he at least has the choice to make his own desicion with all the facts." Clark frowned deeply, "But what if doesn't believe me? I don't want to lose my best friend." Lana shook her head and with a little of herself in mind she replied, her voice dripping with emphasis, "I think Clark that you underestimate your friends, What reason have you ever given Pete to leave behind your friendship?" Clark understood, and she was right. (**)

He nodded his head in agreement, "I'll talk with him tommorow then. Oh and Mum and Pa want us over for dinner tommorrow night." Lana laugh despite herself, "I know Mrs. Kent.. I mean Mom (she smiled at that) already called me right before I got in the shower this morning. I could tell she was calling about the engagment, and I soon as I mentioned it she squeeled so loudly over the phone that my ear rang for three minutes afterwards!" CLark smiled, Ya she found out yesterday. She is really excited about the whole thing."

Clark visably relaxed, slumping further against Lanas embrace. "Umpff, are you trying to flatten me!" Lana giggled and pushed at Clarks back. He laughed in turn and stood up, swiftly picking her up in his warm arms, he tossed her playfully on his bed and sat on her belly, "If I wanted you squished... there wouldn't be a thing you could do to stop me!" Lana raised a challenging eyebrow, "I wouldn't be so sure about that..." She let her fingers slide down his chest resting just above his towel line. Losing all control, his eyes rolled back in his head. Not until he opened them again and saw Lanas victorious grin did he realize she had rendered him helpless. He chuckled lightly and hopped off the bed, "Ya well, every man has a weakness." Lana watched with great pleasure as he slid into black silk boxers, and blue jeans snug enough to show off his scrumptious rear. Lana almost squeeled when his hand emerged from his closet clutching a long sleeve casual black shirt, "Have you no mercy?" Clark winked at her, "Not a drop." Flicking closed the last button Clark grabbed his keys and wallet off the dresser top, "I'm going downtown, do you want to come?" Lana cleared her throat and shook her head, "No I'm going to dinner with Chloe, then I have to go home and pack... See you tommorrow?" Clark smiled and gave her a light kiss on the cheek, "I can't wait."

[dreammaster]

awesome update

[SVsleuth]

Nessie, I have been trying to read this update for the past two hours, since you posted it, but I keep getting interrupted! Finally I got to finish reading it. So we get some back story about Lex & Pete --- interesting. But I loved the double meaning in the conversation about Pete, which also applies to Lana.


I understand your reserves about telling him, but don't you think he deserves to know? Then he at least has the choice to make his own desicion with all the facts."


Lana shook her head and with a little of herself in mind she replied, her voice dripping with emphasis, "I think Clark that you underestimate your friends, What reason have you ever given Pete to leave behind your friendship?" Clark understood, and she was right.

So Clark is getting emotionally close to deciding to tell Lana, it seems. I mean, they seem to be comfortable enough with each other in other ways, so he should be ready to risk it. It must be in tomorrow's update, since you said the wedding is in part 8:10, right? PPMS!

[akuma]

Oh man that was amazing, and i would have stayed on longer last night but i kept getting that *database problem, refresh browser* and its just keeps doin it so argh!! But wow, that was awesome and very interesting to see what Clark does bout Pete and Lex!!

[SuperNes]

Mrs.Sleuth :eek: Yes yes yes!!!! you did it again! I am glad you caught the double meaning :) I love you for it!
Now about them being comfortable with other stuff... You don't mean the deed do you? Because they didn't actually do it! Maybe I didn't make it clear enough :p They were interupted by Pete and Chloe :)

Rick Glad you liked it :D Yes I can't wait to show off that interaction about PLex!

[akuma]

Oh i thought they spent the night together and Pete and Chloe came over after they did the deed, thanks for clearing that up Nes. The double meaning thing was awesome i wonder if Clark realized Lana was saying that to maybe help him open up??

[SVsleuth]

Originally posted by SuperNes
Mrs.Sleuth :eek: Yes yes yes!!!! you did it again! I am glad you caught the double meaning :) I love you for it!
Now about them being comfortable with other stuff... You don't mean the deed do you? Because they didn't actually do it! Maybe I didn't make it clear enough :p They were interupted by Pete and Chloe :)

No, I just meant her walking right in while he's taking a shower, them cuddling on the window seat, him squooshing her, her watching him put on his boxers, etc. They seem to be pretty comfortable in each other's presence.

[akuma]

I agree SV they r very comfortable with eachother now, imagine what they could be like after Clark tells her the secret!

[SVsleuth]

Well, I don't know. Maybe she'll be freaked that she came so close to doing the deed with an alien!

[SuperNes]

Ahh yes yes! Well they have been together for 7 years at this point!

I am outttie for a while See ya later :) and thanks for your awesome responses!!!!

[akuma]

See ya tonight Nes

[SVsleuth]

Originally posted by SuperNes
Ahh yes yes! Well they have been together for 7 years at this point!

I am outttie for a while See ya later :) and thanks for your awesome responses!!!!

Yeah, but can you imagine being with someone for 7 years and then finding out he's neglected to tell you that he is an alien? She could be really pissed that he duped her for so long!

Oh, & you're welcome & see ya later.

[NYC300Z]

Just read your new update! very sweet cool to see them happy and Lana not afraid of losing Clark now! Yeah maybe Clark can take the hint with telling Pete he needs to tell Lana!

PPMS!

[akuma]

This is driving me crazy just waiting a day for an update, i dunno whats gonna hapen come this weekend when the constant updates stop!!
By the way hows the next chapter coming along Nes??
Ill be back tonight yall see ya then!

[linn]

Lolz...that was amazing...ppms!

[cufcchic]

ppms! this is really good!

[SVsleuth]

Nes, are you sure we can't get a 2nd update today? I know we're catching up, but... but.... but... WE LOVE YOUR STORY! And you said yourself we are really great readers..... And we're dying to know if/how Clark tells Lana & how she takes it, &.... &..... &.... how the trip goes,,,,, & the Wedding.... actually, HOW can all of that be in the next 2 sub-chapters? Post as soon as you can, please. We love you, Nes!

[SuperNes]

Sorry dear :) I'll see ya in the morning :) I am off to go work on 8.10 or I know some heads will roll... well one head.. mine to be precise!

[akuma]

Do u have the whole story outlined in ur head Nes and just need to write?

[SuperNes]

yep :)

[akuma]

Hmm... interesting, very different from Janna who just writes on the spot, do u plan on sequel to this story or a whole new fic after u finish this one?

[SuperNes]

nope I had an idea and I intend to write it to it's fullest and then I must go on about my own life :)

[akuma]

What?? :eek: Ur just gonna stop!! U cant!! Come on Nessie, u cant just stop after this amazing fic, ur such an awesome writer, ur life should include writing Clana always Nes!!

[SuperNes]

Sorrry My life is actually going to be spent writing and playing music :)

I am out bro! See ya tomorrow!

[akuma]

Yeah see ya tomorrow and if ya stop doin fanfics u best at least stay on the boards like me and pester others for updates, its quite fun!!:D

[SuperNes]

Good morning all! Now listenthis is a reallly!!! long uodate So if you don't have a few minutes to read it through I suggest not starting! LOL Anyways enjoy!

Love Nessie

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[HP_DRAGON]

i'm confused

[SVsleuth]

So where is this really long update??? Did you forget to post it? You're offline! Where did you go? Nessie! Come back!!!!!

[MOOman0618]

Yes...where is this wonderfully long update?!?!

[SuperNes]

LOL patience! I'm here! I just got bombarded by my Granma who was convinced that she had poisened herself! She can't even move her arms to her mouth, Doggone dimentia! Arrg :eek: okay so now I will upsdate :)

Okay My selections for 8 part 9 :D I know I know there is a lot!

Question... How many of you actually listen to the music while reading? Or even read through the lyrics?


(*1) Island In The Sun By: Weezer


Hip hip
Hip hip
Hip hip
Hip hip

When you're on a holiday
You can't find the words to say
All the things that come to you
And i wanna feel it too

On an island in the sun
We'll be playing and having fun
And it makes me feel so fine
I can't control my brain

Hip hip
Hip hip

When you're on a golden sea
You don't need no memory
Just a place to call your own
As we drift into the zone

On an island in the sun
We'll be playing and having fun
And it makes me feel so fine
I can't control my brain

We'll run away together
We'll spend some time forever
We'll never feel bad anymore

Hip hip
Hip hip
Hip hip

On an island in the sun
We'll be playing and having fun
And it makes me feel so fine
I can't control my brain

We'll run away together
We'll spend some time forever
We'll never feel bad anymore

Hip hip

We'll never feel bad anymore
No no
We'll never feel bad anymore
No no
No no
No no


(*2) Something About You By: Five for fighting

I don't know where to begin
I don't know how to get out there to see you
I don't know where to dig in.
I don't know how to get in there¡*to feel you

It's been to long and i'm about to be in time for me
It's been to long and i'm in time

Baby there's something about you that
I can hold on to
I'm going to hold on to that
Baby there's something about you that
I can hold on to
I'm going to hold on to that

I never thought i would win
I never thought much about that.
(it's been a long time coming)
I never stopped to begin
Thinking about the process.
(it's been a long time coming)

It's been to long and i'm about to be in time for me
It's been to long and i'm in time

Baby there's something about you that
I can hold on to
I'm going to hold on to that
Baby there's something about you that
I can hold on to
I'm going to hold on to that

I don't know where to begin
I don't know how to get out there to see you

Baby there's something about you that
I can hold on to
I'm going to hold on to that
Baby there's something about you that
I can hold on to
I'm going to hold on to that

It's been a long time coming
I'm going to hold on to that

And I'm going to be there *be there *alright


(*3) Let Me Go By: 3 Doors Down


One more kiss could be the best thing
One more lie could be the worst
And all these thoughts are never resting
And you’re not something I deserve

In my head there’s only you now
This world falls on me
In this world, there’s real and make-believe
This seems real to me

You love me but you don’t know who I am
I’m tore in between this life I lead and where I stand
You love me but you don’t know who I am
So let me go
Let me go

I dream ahead to what I hope for
And I turn my back on loving you
How can this love be a good thing?
I now know where I’m going through

In my head there’s only you now
This world falls on me
In this world, there’s real and make-believe
This seems real to me

You love me but you don’t know who I am
I’m tore in between this life I lead and where I stand
You love me but you don’t know who I am
So let me go
Just let me go
Let me go

And no matter how hard I try
I can’t escape these things inside
I know, I know
When all the pieces fall apart
You will be the only one who knows
Who knows

You love me but you don’t know who I am
I’m tore in between this life I lead and where I stand
You love me but you don’t know who I am
So let me go
Just let me go

You love me but you don’t
You love me but you don’t
You love me but you don’t know who I am
You love me but you don’t
You love me but you don’t
You love me but you don’t know me


(*4) Things I'll Never Say By: Avril Lavigne


I’m talking out my hair
I’m pulling at my clothes
I’m trying to keep my cool
I know it shows
I’m staring at my feet
My checks are turning red
I’m searching for the words inside my head

[Pre-Chorus]
(Cause) I’m feeling nervous
Trying to be so perfect
Cause I know you’re worth it
You’re worth it
Yeah

If I could say what I want to say
I’d say what about you
Be with you every night
Am I squeezing you too tight
If I could say what I want to see
I want to see you go down
On one knee
Marry me today
Yes, I’m wishing my life away
With these things I’ll never say

It don’t do me any good
It’s just a waste of time
What use is it to you
What’s on my mind
If ain’t coming out
We’re not going anywhere
So why can’t I just tell you that I care

(Cause) I’m feeling nervous
Trying to be so perfect
Cause I know you’re worth it
You’re worth it
Yeah

If I could say what I want to say
I’d say what about you
Be with you every night
Am I squeezing you too tight
If I could say what I want to see
I want to see you go down
On one knee
Marry me today
Yes, I’m wishing my life away
With these things I’ll never say

What’s wrong with my tongue
These words keep slipping away
I stutter, I stumble off
Like I’ve got nothing to say

(Cause) I’m feeling nervous
Trying to be so perfect
Cause I know you’re worth it
You’re worth it
Yeah

Yes I’m wishing my life away with these things I’ll never say
If I could say what I want to say
I’d say what about you
Be with you every night
Am I squeezing you too tight
If I could say what I want to see
I want to see you go down
On one knee
Marry me today
Yes, I’m wishing my life away
With these things I’ll never say
These things I’ll never say

(*5) Come Away with Me By: Norah Jones

(lyics included in the text :) )


Chapter 8 Part 9


(*1) Their last fews days flew by, and soon they found themselves boarding a plane and waving their teary goodbyes to the Kents, Nell, and of course Pete and Chloe. Clark and Lana spent the entire summer touring through Europe. They walked backwards together under the Eifel tower. Whispered sweet nothings under the Wieskirche's breathe taking display of baroke splendor. Went zorbing in norway. Swam in the Loch Ness. Enjoyed the reflection of fireworks on the smooth surface of the Mosel river with the delightful Berncastel in the distance. The shopped to their hearts content in Luxemborg. Drank to their hearts content in Munich. Hiked in the french Alps. And ate Cielo from local italian vendors. From the choppy waters of the Orkney Islands to the retro clubs of Kalamata, they saw it all, and yet didn't see a thing... except eachother that is. So lost in their love, theEuropes greatest wonders barely snagged their attention long enough for them to offer an appreciative murmur of praise before they were pulled back into the greater wonders buried in the others eyes. The thrill of holding hands even more breath-taking then the view at 7,oooft. high amidst theJung frau, held aloft only by the trembling ropes of a hang-glider. Somewhere amidst all their sightseeing they found a cozy little two bedroom bungalow a mile from the mediteranean coast line, and just a 5 minute walk from Barcelona's 'University of Art.'

Clark and Lana spent the year nestled in a cozy Villa where flowering vines grew on every available surface and salted air brought to mind the promise of delectible seafood. Children danced and sung spanish dittys on the cobblestone streets, grand parents sat on their porches, content to watch everything and everyone that happened to pass by, and lovers strolled the long line of fine restaurants, searching for one with a free table outside so they could sip on a sangria while watching ships and sailboats glide over the pristine ocean.

Lana soared through her classes as Clark soared through duies of his own. He traveled all of Europe, helping when and where he was needed, which was often and everywhere. Clark managed to land a job for a local newspaper, he wrote about what he saw, taking it upon himself to expose crooked politics that were starving nations, as well as informing the public of small unknown villages with heros of their own. He quickly soar through the ranks gaining praise for his honest and informative point of view. Finnally the year wound to an end and Lana found herself a graduate with many lucrative job offers on the table. A few days after her graduation Clark took lana out on a dinner cruise so they could celebrate her achievment. Spending the day out on the warm blue waters was a welcome change from their ussual tasks of classrooms and superheroic duties. (**)


Lana found herself shocked away from Clarks eyes as a waiter coughed very loudly after his third attempt to get her dinner order, "Hmm?" The golden skinned waiters chest heaved as Lanas eyes fell on him, "Yo... eh, Aye! Que Bella!" he gasped before he could reign in his composer. Lana giggled as Clark's eyes filled with laughter, "Poor guy" he whispered, "How many men's hearts have you stolen with just one glance?" Lana blushed a deep shade of red when she heard Clarks comment. Thinking he had offended her the waiter straighten and coughed slightly, "Perdóneme Señora, Ingles?" Lana nodded slighlty leaving her gaze at the open menu resting on the table, "Si." The nervous waiter glanced to Clark and back to his ticket book, "I will take your order, please?" Lana quickly scanned the entrees and was delighted to find her favorite fish available, "Yes, I'll have the Sole... aaaaannnnnd a shrimp cocktail, along with a refill on this Reisling." She glided her empty wine glass to the edge of the table and waited patiently while Clark ordered his ussual, "Steak cooked medium, with potatoes please?" The waiter bowed slightly, "Es todo?" Clark and Lana nodded in unison.

(*2) After dinner they strolled the the rear of the boat, Lana grasped the rails and peered over the edge curiously, Clark wrapped his arms around her, resting his chin on her shoulder, he studied the frothy waters streaming in the wake of the small cruise boat. Lana sighed contentedly and wound her arms around his, "So what's next?" Clark nuzzled his lips against her soft hair, "We watch the sun set, hit the dance floor, th.." Lana giggled and cut off the rest of his thought, "Not that, next as in I'm graduated. Do we want to stay here? Or go back home to Kansas? Maybe even someplace like New York or SanFrancisco... What's next?" Clark flexed his muscles gently bringing her closer to him, "This is home La, I'll go anywhere as long as your with me." Just when she thought she couldn't possible love him anymore he would do or say something that proved her wrong, this time her heart felt ready to burst, "Me too," she agreed. After a few moments of silent thought She spoke up again, turning her head slightly so she could be heard over the seagulls overhead and the tumultous sea below, "I've always wondered what it would be like to live in France..." Clark, sensing that her thought wasn't complete, waited for her to continue. .. "But I miss home... I think I want to go back to our famly and friends." Clark nodded his approval and added his own thougths, "Okay, but before that, I have a suprise... Do you remember The 'WeisKirche' In germany?" Lana replied slowly, trying to see where this was going with this line of questioning, "Yes, I couldn't stop thinking how it would be the perfect place for an intimate..." Clark finished her thought when it became clear she had caught on to his intention, "Wedding. Just our close family and friends of course."

Lana pulled out of his arms and turned to face him, "Clark!!! How! When! Really?!!!" Clark nodded, grinning wildly, "The priest owes me a favor, do you remember the article I wrote about the historians who wanted to take over the place in order to "Further their research into the mystery's of the 'Crying mother' ?" Lana thought for a moment, then smiled, "Ah yes about the statue that suposedly cried real tears!" Clark smiled before continuing, "Well apparently my article caught the attenton of enough eyes to raise a petition against it. Father Strauss was so thankful, he told me to call if ever he could return the favor." Lana shook her head in pure stunned bliss, "I... I don't know what to say! I can't believe it! I mean it's the perfect place and it's so beautiful! Is this real?" Clark kissed her cheek before whispering in her ear, "Perfectly real, for perfect you." Throwing her arms in the air, Lana let out a 'Whoop,' and twirled around in circles. She ended at the opposite end of the railings, eyes glistening in the orange glow of the setting sun, before gliding back to Clark and wrapping her arms around his waist embracing him in as big a hug as her muscles would allow. Clark held her close, never wanting to let his Angel go, They stood, the sun casting a warm glow around them, until the sky grew dark and the air grew frigid. (**)

Clark sighed gently into her hair sending a few strands wisping out into the air, he ran a hand through it to smooth it out again, and let his fingers rest against her smooth scalp. She brought her forehead to the nook just above his nose. Clark inhaled her sweet breathe as it tickled his nose, "La... are you cold?" Lana let her head swerve side to side without removing it from it's resting place, "No... never when I'm with you, I've never really thought much about it before... but no matter how cold it is around us, as long as your embracing me... Well I never feel the chill. It's not only that though... the air is... how can I explain it?... It's perfect... pure." She brought her eyes level with his, searching them for traces that he understood what she was saying.

(*3) Clark had a vague thought that maybe it was something to do with his powers, but it dissapeared when Lanas voice rang clear as bells through the night air. "Oh! Clark! Our wedding date is just a week away! What about our guests?!" Clark could see the planning wheels already turning in her head, with a chuckle he let his hand glide down her cheek and brought the other one up to the other side, squeezing gently so as to force a pucker he rubbed noses with her, "Aunt Nell arrives here on friday morning, and I took care of all the 'Flight arrangments for Mum and Pop, as well as Pete and Chloe, they get in the day after tommorrow. If there is anyone else you want to come... he left the question open, just in case, but they had already discussed the ceremony being small. She smiled and shook her head, "But what about all the reservations back in Smallville?" Clark winced, "Oh I'm sorry... That I hav'nt done yet." Lana smiled, "Don't be sorry! You can't do it all, your only human!" for reasons unbeknownst to Lana Clarks face went blank and almost flushed of all color. 'A week left... A week... Tell her already! What are you doing... Tell her!!!' Clark licked his lips, in an attempt to get moisture back in his mouth. "Clark?" His eyes swiveled back into focus. "It isn't that big of a deal sweetheart. I'll do it myself tommorow." Clark nodded distractedly. Lanaasked quietly, "Can we go back to our room? I want to lay down for a little while." Clark shook out of is terror and silently lead her back over the floor boards in the direction of their room. The decision to either tell Lana or not was taken from him when she emerged from the shower, yawning and relaxed, she asked for a back rub, and had fallen asleep within 5 minutes.

Lana awoke the in the morning, barely able to contain her excitement. As soon as they disembarked, and began the short walk home, their conversation was a lively discussion of all the small details left to work out before Saturday. They spent the better part of the day making phone calls and the rest was spent packing up their home. "I'm going to miss this place." lana said softly as she removed a picture of her parents from the wall, tears glistening in her eyes threatened to spill over her eyelashes. "Call you back," Clark flipped his 'Handy' shut as Lana, clutching the old picture frame to her bosom, sat heavily next to him on the couch. She fell over sideways resting her head on his lap and curled her legs up to her chest. Confused about whether her sorrow was for the parents she could barely remember, or for their home, he just stayed silent and let his hands caress her hair.

When he felt warm tears begin to soak through his shorts he slid his arms under her body and lifted her onto his lap so that her head was resting on his shoulder. "I wish my daddy was hear to walk me down the isle." She choked through her tears. Clarks stomache turned into a knot of furry directed at himself, 'My fault.' His face twisted as he ground his teeth, to refrain from screaming at himself for doing this to her, "If I could, I would do anything to change that day Lana." Lana looked up, startled at the tone of his voice, "How could you possibly do anything, why do you always burden yourself with things you have no control over? Some things happen for a reason... no matter how painful it is for the ones left behind ." Clark ignored her words, 'If you knew... when you know... You won't think that Lana... You'll blame me too, maybe even enough to leave me. Not only is it my fault they are dead, but it will be my fault when you find yourself alone again...' Lana rubbed her arms as chills swept over them, something about his mood was sending a sense of foreboding through to her bones. She went back to packing watching him out of the corner of her eye, for more than two hours he just sat there staring at his hands, more then once she was sure she had seen wetness glittering across his vacant eyes. (**)



(*4) Clark woke from his worried thoughts when the smell of warm food wafted across his nostrils. He made his way to the small kitchen, a smile breaking over his face at the site of Lana swaying to the beat of her cd while she put the final touches on two plates of fresh pasta. He watched quietly as the song came near the end and lana started singing along, "Cause I’m feeling nervous Trying to be so perfect Cause I know you’re worth it You’re worth it Yeah" (**)

Lana turned around with her lips to the serving spoon and froze when she saw Clark standing under the arched doorway. His smiled broadened as he crossed the room while clapping. Lanas face was painted with embarrased terror. Clark took the wooden tongs from her and wrapped his arms around her, "Your voice is so beautiful, why hav'nt you ever sang for me?" Lana snapped her jaw shut, "Your just love sick, I don't sing let alone anything remotley deserving the title of beautiful!" Clark threw his back and chuckled heartily, "And You are fishing for compliments!" Lana blushed lightly, she had never really paid any attention to the quality of her voice. Clark stepped a few paces back, Lanas face shadowed over with disapointment, "Come back here Mr., your arms feel nice." Clark raised his arms over his head, and flexed them for show, "You want these?" Lana felt heat rush through her body, the raw physical attraction that he held over her was often more then she could take, "Uh, yes, actually I do." Clark strechted, his knuckles brushing the roof, "Then sing for me." Lana searched his face to see if he was joking, "I'm too embarrassed!" She moved forward thinking to take her hug anyway but he just danced backward she chased him all the way to the bedroom, where he closed the door, "Sing or I won't come out" Feeling a little more brave now that Clark wasn't staring at her she obliged, and starting sing the first song that came to mind;

(*5)



Come away with me in the night
Come away with me
And I will write you a song


Clark rested his head against the door as her voice washed over his ears and sent him into another world



Come away with me on a bus
Come away where they can't tempt us
With their lies


I want to walk with you
On a cloudy day
In fields where the yellow grass grows knee-high
So won't you try to come

Come away with me and we'll kiss


Lana felt her heart quicken as the door cracked open and Clark peered out, longing in his eyes



On a mountaintop
Come away with me
And I'll never stop loving you


She reached out, her voice faltering for a moment when his large hand enveloped hers



And I want to wake up with the rain
Falling on a tin roof
While I'm safe there in your arms


She led him to the middle of the living room where he wrapped his arms around her slender waist



So all I ask is for you
To come away with me in the night
Come away with me


They continued dancing long past her last note drifted out the window, disapating on a smiling 'abuelas' ears. (**)


After dinner Clark snuggled with Lana till she was drifting off to sleep, "I'm going to go pick up our guests, I'll be back in a few hours." Lana moaned her protest and made a move to roll out of bed, "I'm coming too." Clark rolled her back in bed and kissed her tenderly on the cheek and forehead, "No love there are'nt enough seats, get some rest, I'll be back in a few hours, see you in the morning." Lana mumbled an incoherant thought then fell into a peaceful slumber. Gracing her lips with one last kiss he stepped out onto the vine draped balcony. Grateful for the seclusion it offered, he took a step into the air hovering there for a moment before he streaked up into the stratsphere. A borracho 3 blocks away rubbed his eyes as he saw stripes of color race into the sky. Shaking his head he poured the remainder of his liqour onto the cobbled street and set a leisurly pace for home, "Nunca mas!"

[SVsleuth]

I read the lyrics, but don't do the download thing. I'm not up on all this music, but if it's one I know from Smallville & play it in my head. Remember, I'm older than y'all, so I don't keep up with all of this new music. But I do like a lot of the stuff they use on Smallville. And I think it's cool the way you coordinate the music with the story - for those who have the time & know-how to do it.

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Read the Loooonnng update now. Very beautiful! But Clark! Ahhhh! I can't believe you waited this long and still haven't told her. What's wrong with you? Tell her already!!!

When Clark was in his "mood" Lana felt a "chill" - although she had said she always felt warm when he is around. Oooooo, gives me chills that she can feel his mood so deeply.

Where was Clark flying off too? Does he plan to fly back with his parents & Pete & Chloe? I wonder if they will all assume he has told her long ago, and someone will accidentally spill the beans before he tells her. Oh, no! I hope that doesn't happen. Clark needs to get some nerve. Tell her, Clark!! Now!!

[NYC300Z]

:lol: yeah right he's not gonna stop drinking! lol oh yeah no sorry most of the time I just skip the lyrics...but I really enjoy the updates anyway! There all so touching!

PPMS!!

[SuperNes]

I saw you found a way to cheat matt!

What was that about not drinking?

[NYC300Z]

he poured his liquor out and said nunca mas or never more so i'm saying there's no way he's going to quit drinking i found it funny!

[SuperNes]

oh! LOL Well if you saw things flying around in the middle of the night wouldn't that sober you up a little! LOL It would for me :p

[NYC300Z]

:lol: maybe for a week

[SuperNes]

You used the lol Smiley :mad: don't you know that smilie is not aloud on this thread! It freaks me out! :eek:

[NYC300Z]

:eek: sorry!

[SuperNes]

Just don't do it agaain :D I'll see ya later! *Nes waves* Glad you are enjoying :)

[dreammaster]

awesome

[MOOman0618]

That was a very good update!!! He is running out of time!! He needs to tell her quick!!! Post more soon!!

[rosewolfe87]

Hey, I LOVE "Let me go" by Three Doors Down!

Their one of my favorite bands! Stained comes first of course, but thier a close second! Awesome update! PPMS! As in today, or right now!

[SVsleuth]

Nes, I posted my comments as an edit to my previous post. Great job! PPMS!

[akuma]

Originally posted by rosewolfe87
Hey, I LOVE "Let me go" by Three Doors Down!

Their one of my favorite bands! Stained comes first of course, but thier a close second! Awesome update! PPMS! As in today, or right now!

Hey i love Staind too, their freakin awesome:D!! Amazing update Nes, u writing just continues to amaze!! That was cool that Clark was able to get the wedding there instead of Kansas and did it all without Lana knowing, but he still needs to tell her and he only has a week!!!

[linn]

awwwwwwwwww......loved the update...........so sweet.PPMS!

[akuma]

Hmmm.... i wonder.... will Clark stick to his word and tell Lana before wedding?? He should and i hope he does otherwise it could be even bigger blowup from Lana then if her tells her now

[SVsleuth]

Clark's just a big CHICKEN!!

[SuperNes]

I hadn't planned for this chapter to be as long as it turned out to be. So originally he would have told her much sooner ... as far as reading goes , but this is a huge point to this story so sorry guys but I just can't have him tell her sooner then my plans! Don't think to badly of him, it's really the fault of my longwinded writing... I could always write less? .. But I don't think that is truly what you want now is it? :D

[SVsleuth]

Originally posted by SuperNes
I could always write less? .. But I don't think that is truly what you want now is it? :D

NO! That is NOT what we want! You are right. We're just having fun with Clark while we try to wait patiently for the next installment of the story.

[SVsleuth]

Good morning, Nes. Yeah I know, I'm even earlier than usual. But this will be a very exciting update, so thought I'd ask early. Please post it early. Can't wait! C'mon, Clark, tell her!!!

BTW, what part are you currently working on writing?

[SuperNes]

I am working on 8.11 I had to strech it into another sub sectin because I was to tired to wrap it all up into one I am having problems with the server here so lets see if I can get an update out or what! :p

btw Loved everyone comments :)

[SVsleuth]

Yeah, K-Site only lets you in when it feels like it lately. Annoying!

[SuperNes]

Chapter 8 (part 10)




Hurtling in to the stratoshpere, he hummed a happy tune, Clark stetched and tucked his arms behind his head. Content, as he settled in for the short trip home. An hour later his cape billowed out behind him as he stepped out of the air and onto his farm house porch. "Well you sure do know how to make an entrance!" Clark turned around at the sound of Pete's voice. "Ha, ya well I guess my cape doesn't help any," he chuckled. They crossed the short distance to each other and engaged in a hearty hug, "Man have I missed you, bro!" Clark patted him roughly on the back before standing back to admire Pete's outfit, "Me too, Wow! Nice threads! I take it you took the job?" Pete shrugged slightly, "Ya, I figured whats the harm in it, especially if he doesn't remember the fact that he wants me dead! The way I see it I have the advantage."

"Are you planning to say hi to the rest of us?" Clark turned around as Chloe and his parents emerged from the farm house, each with a piping hot cup of coffee in hand, "Depends, is one of those cups for me?" Chloe laughed, "Nope! Go get your own!" She punched Clark playfully on the shoulder before accepting his hug. "I give you all a free flight to Europe, I would think the least you could do is offer me a cup of coffee on this fine Kansas afternoon!" Clark reached over to the Kents and wrapped his arms around them both, "Mmm I've missed you!" Jonathan patted him on the shoulder then looked over at martha with a happy gleam in his eye as she spoke. "Your all skin and bones! I bet youv'e missed me! More like you've missed my kichen!" Clark shot an eyebrow up as he flexed his powerful muscles, "I didn't think I was doing to bad" He said quietly" Jonathan laughed, "Pay no mind to your Mum Clark (he raised an eyebrow at her) truth is she misses having someone around who can praise her cooking while eating enough to feed an army at the same time!" Martha wrinkled her nose at her husband before stepping back into the house quickly, she came back out with a large plate, steaming full of good eats, and of course a mug of coffee, "Why don't you eat right quick while we get our bags into that contraption of yours."

Clark munched away while his family went about putting their bags into the large metal booth that resembled a gondola. He had built it several years back when his parents needed a ride to the east coast to visit an ailing friend, with a few modifactions, over the last year from his Pa, it could fit four inside it's plush interior with plenty of space for luggage. Clark supersped the meal down before jogging up to his Pa, "You said the Whitters were selling a litter of puppies right?" Jonathans head emerged from the cabin, "Ya, I called him yesterday, He said you could have your choice of the litter, I checked them out myself a few weeks back, they are a fine bunch!" Clark smiled broadly, "Then I'll be back in a few minutes."

Clark soared over the tops of the open fields and midflight he changed out of his uniform and into his plaid shirt and trousers. He knocked gently on the door and waited patiently. He turned around at the sound of boots approaching from behind. "Ah, young Mr. Kent! Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!" Clark smiled and extended his hand, "Thank you Mr. Whitter." Clarks face froze when hs neighbors eyes focused in on his feet, "Walk all this way barefoot son?" Clark mentally kicked himself for not grabbing his extra pair of boots from the farm, "No sir I uh well I stepped in some manure and I didn't want to track it into your house so I took them off up there on the porch." Mr. Whitter laughed out loud, "You never did wear shoes much when you were a boy, you used to go running out in our fields back there chasing after Lord knows what wild creatures, and always in your barefeet! Used to drive the misses crazy!" Clark laughed out loud at that, "Ya she chased after me a few times with her broom! Told me not to come back unless I had some sneakers on!" Clark followed as Mr. Whitter lumbered off towards the barn, "Well we had better not let her catch you now! Come on I'll show you the pups."

Clark knelt down next to the tumbling pile of energetic fur balls, He shook his head as he examined each of them "Too bouncy, this one isn't to brite, nope to lazy.." he ticked off each pup not finding one that was what he had hoped for. He was about to get up when a streak of brown flashed by him, he looked down to find a little white nose sniffing his toes, four little white paws carried the animal around Clark as it sized him up, coming full circle it plopped down on it's hind quarters and stared at him for a minute. Finnally thinking him approved it wiggled it's way onto Clarks lap, placing it's warm nuzzle over Clarks arm, it fell asleep immediatley. Mr. Witters grey beard swayed as the old man chuckled, "Well looks like you might not have much choice in the matter!" Clark ran a hand down the pups sleek back and planted a kiss on it's stout forhead, "Suppose I don't! Lucky for me she is perfect!" Clark stood slowly and dug in his pocket for his wallet. "Oh No you don't young man! After all those times you helped us out on this farm! She is all yours just you mind she don't boss you around too much!" Clark smiled, "Thank you sir. And give my love to Mrs. Whitter?" Clark "accidently" dropped a couple hundred bucks on his way off the farm, no where obvious but this way the kind farmer would find it in a few hours and have no idea where it came from.

"It's about time! We have been ready for 5 minutes!" Clark looked over to where his Mum and Pa was on the phone, giving last minute instructions to the farm help, "Sure you have!" Chloe raised an eyebrow as Clark appeared emit a small whine. "What do you have in there?" Chloe forced Clarks arms apart to reveal the little pup yawning contentedly. Pete covered his ears when Chloe began cooing over the contents of Clarks embrace, "Man what are you doing! Now she is going to want one! I don't want a dog in my apartment!" Chloe shot him a warning, "Then I'll keep it at mine! Besides I didn't say I wanted one, but can I hold her while we travel?" Clark shook his head slightly, "Actually I want to put a theory to the test. Lana said something that got me thinking. I think I can fly at any altitude with someone so long as they are close enough to me."

The kents walked up and signaled that all was ready. "Well then lets go!" Clark handed in an oxygen tank and four masks, "We need to travel high today if we are going to make it back in time." They all nodded and got comfy as he sealed the heavy door. Strapping the braces over his back, he secured the pup against his chest with his arm and took off into the sky. When he was high enough he let drop his pair of work boots next to the Whitters farm, "Just in case" He said to himself as he watched them whistle through the air and land with thud against the dirt.

Through the whole flight Clarks attention remained focused on the pup. But she gave him no trouble, she just trained her soft black eyes on his for most of the ride. Finnally succombing the call of nap time, she lifted her little paw over her muzzle and drifted off to sleep. Clark brought the carriage to rest inside a dense forest, after letting everyone climb out he pointed the way to his car and buried the makeshift aircraft in a premade hole. He had been ready for every detail. He caught up to everyone as they were piling their luggage into the trunk, "Thank you for riding SuperAir, hope you enjoyed your flight, the weather in Spain is a breezy 73, local time is 4am. We hope that SuperAir can accomodate your traveling needs again soon... Actually you all are taking the long way home so never mind the last part." They all laughed and jostled into the Car. "Ya, I can imagine the look on Lanas face if you were to tell her that your honey moon will be delayed a few hours while you fly the inlaws home!"

This brought a fresh pal of laughter from everyone in the car but Clark, who promptly busied himself with steering the car out of the dense forest and onto a dirt road. "So really how was the flight?" "OW!" Howled Pete as Chloe elbowed him in the stomache, "Petey here slept the whole way!"She saud with a frown. Martha chimed in from the front seat, "It was perfect Clark, we had a lovely time... despite Pete's lack of interaction." She turned and flashed him a warm smile as he dramatically rubbed his stomache. Jonathan moved his gaze from the kids next to him and tried to peek and the bundle on Clarks lap, "How did the Puppy do?" Clark shook his head, "It was amazing, she did fine! I went slow at first and not to high, but when it was appherent that She was not experiencing anything out of the ordinary I let loose. I guess my body emits some field of protection! She was able to breathe and the g-force didn't even affect her!"

They all rode in silent thought for awhile, each enjoying the new country side. After a half hour of driving Clark entered into the city, He took the longer way home taking time to point out the Olympic stadium and letting them admire the beach. Chloe eyeballed the vast stretch of water as they drove past, "Lana is so taking me there when she wakes up." Pete grinned at the thought of bikini's and suntan lotion, "Ya me to! You don't see this every day in Kansas afterall."

Clark pulled off at the small Hotel and helped everyone with their bags. Once they were checked in he pointed down the street, "See that red porch and the end of the block?" They all nodded. "That's us. Don't mind Mama Socci, she will stare but she isn't trying to be rude, she is just curious." They all said their goodbyes and headed off to their rooms to enjoy a few hours of rest.

Climbing into Lanas bed, Clark lost his hold on the pup as she pounced her way to his sleeping beauty, "No uh!" Lanas eyebrows climbed to her forehead as she slowly opened her eyes and found a soft little nuzzle breathing sweet puppy breath against her cheek, "Oh! Clark!!!! Look a Puppy!!" Clark laughed as she bolted up in bed and scooped the wiggling little creature into her arms. She was greeted in turn with wet kisses all over her face, as the pup unable to contain her excitement wiggled out of Lanas hands and bounded back to Clark giving him the same welcome. "Well she likes you too I see!" he said with a grin. Lana wrapped an arm around Clarks neck and kissed him fully on the lips. "Mmm... what's that for?" Lana ran a hand over the puppies smooth back before looking back up into his eyes, "For being the best man in the whole world. I can't believe you got me a puppy!" Clark picked the little furry ball up and walked her towards the foot of the bed, "Who says she's for you?" Clark rummaged around for some extra blankets and making an impromptu bed set the sleepy pup down on it. Lana leapt out of bed after him, "Clark Joseph Kent!" "I'm just kiddding, I got her for us Love." Lana pounced on his back as he began to stand up, "I missed you." Clark carried her out to the back porch sweeping up a blanket on the way. Setting her down on the small swing her climbed on next to her and spread the blanket around them, "I missed you too."

Lana nuzzled her head under his chin and admired the vines who were just letting there flowers open with the coming sun, "Did everyone arrive well?" Clark sighed into her raven hair, and closing his eyes he managed a small "Yes" before he drifted off to sleep.

Lana woke a few hours later to the soft nuzzles of the puppy, "Ahh sweetie are you hungry? Come with mommy" She couldn't help but smile at the well mannered puppy, "What are we going to name you?" Lana slid into her slippers and crept quietly out of the door with the puppy. A short walk brought her to the 'Marketa' where she bought some puupy food. On the way home she was stopped half a dozen times by smiling neighbors, "Bella!.. Ah Que Bella!..." Lana laughed to herself as she climbed her porch steps, "I hereby name you 'Bella' because for once they were refering to you and not me!" Lana laughed to herself, grateful for the company of another who could take the stares away from herself. Lana entered the cozy Villa and the smell of country cooking soarded through her nostrils, "Ma!!! I was only gone for 15 minutes! And look!" Lana spread her arms wide to take in all the breakfast preperations going on. Martha dropped her spatula on the counter top and walked as quickly as she could, embracing Lana in a warm hug, "Oh my, Lana dear! look at you! Your just breathtaking!" Lana blushed a little, Martha was one of the few people who saw Lana for Lana and not just her skin deep appearance. So a compliment from Mrs. Kent always warmed her through to the center of her heart, "You look wonderful as well." Lana intoned honestly, "Oh we old ladies try" Martha shot back with a smile, "So any chance I could get your 'assistance' in the kitchen today? The others will be along in a short time, I just wanted to get a jump start on our feast preperations it has been over a year, since we were all together!" Lana glanced out to the porch where Clark was wrapped up in the blanket, Bella having forgotten her hunger was curled up under his arm, 'Looks like I have a little compitition' Lana laughed to herself before skipping off towards the plate of warm blueberry muffins and fresh orange juice.

[MOOman0618]

Nice update! I like SuperAir...heehee. I can't wait for more. Post more soon!

[SVsleuth]

Never expected Clark's SuperAir express. Unique idea. This was my favorite part:


"Thank you for riding SuperAir, hope you enjoyed your flight, the weather in Spain is a breezy 73, local time is 4am. We hope that SuperAir can accomodate your traveling needs again soon... Actually you all are taking the long way home so never mind the last part." They all laughed and jostled into the Car. "Ya, I can imagine the look on Lana's face if you were to tell her that your honeymoon will be delayed a few hours while you fly the inlaws home!"
This brought a fresh peal of laughter from everyone in the car but Clark, who promptly busied himself with steering the car out of the dense forest and onto a dirt road.

Did I take that right? - That they all are assuming Clark has already told Lana, and the joke is that she wouldn't like the honeymoon delayed by his having to fly them home first? And Clark doesn't think it's funny, because he knows she doesn't know yet & is nervous about telling her?

Or, is it that they are all assuming that Clark has not told Lana about being able to fly, & that she would be shocked on her wedding day to find out that he could do such a thing?

BTW, who delivered that line about the honeymoon delay and flying the in-laws home?

Hope you can clarify this for me, Nes.
Thanks!

[SuperNes]

LOL Mr. Moo and Mrs. Sleuth I liked SuperAir too :p

lets see looks like I had a few typoys in the last update sorry! The line about flying inlaws home was from Pete.

Ya they are assuming that she doesn't know. And he isn't laughing because he is worried about telling Lana. Sorry :)


Well congratulations everybody! You are now officially caught up! I hope you prove to be kind as you now have to wait for me to write :eek: :)

What is up with the sudden HUGE font in here! :eek:

[SVsleuth]

Originally posted by SuperNes
What is up with the sudden HUGE font in here! :eek:

That was just to emphasize that we do NOT want you to write slower. Just tryng out the options for a change. :D

[SuperNes]

NO NO I mean the whole thing It's like size Huge! Am I the only one who is seeing an enlarged screen?

[SVsleuth]

My screen looks normal! I guess yours has gone the way of the sound on my cable TV - try watching Smallville two weeks in a row with the dialogue drowned out by the background music. It's so frustrating! I'm guessing you accidentally selected a strange option in your preferences for your PC screen. Try checking that.

SV

[Superboy2]

Definetly like the update.

[akuma]

Awesome Nessie, the puppy sounds adorable and maybe a nice icebreaker for opening up to Lana by giving her the puppy to soften her up?? who knows but looking forward to more

[linn]

What akuma said!

[rosewolfe87]

Okay, well, now that we're "caught up", can we get another update so we won't be that caught up? Aww, c'mon entertain me! I was on my feet today for 8 hours straight and I need to relax! Update already!!!

[NYC300Z]

last update was very cute! Que bella! :lol: oh well Clark still hasn't told her I hope it doesn't pose a problem...

PPMS!

[akuma]

Hello?? *looks around for Nes* Where r u??
*continues the search for Nessie with next coveted update*
We all want an update!!

[SVsleuth]

Hi, Nessie. Are you still working on writing the next part, or is it finished? When should we look for it? Today? I hope so... I'll check in here later...

[SuperNes]

:eek: *Chews finger nails* I have not the next one ready yet!! Please don't harm me!
Janna! 8 hours! :eek:

I am hoping to finish it tonight but we shall see

[MOOman0618]

I can't wait that long!!! POST MORE NOW!!


...please :)

[akuma]

WHAT?!?!? :eek: Ur not done yet! Dont make me get Janna to bring our pitchfork brigade from Cardinals thread to here!!
Or even worse i might put the creppy laughing face all over this thread!!! *laughs like a madman* Huh? what? oh yeah, UPDATE!!!

[SuperNes]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Not the creepy faces!!! That will only serve to make me stay away! Hey no kung foo!

[akuma]

Originally posted by SuperNes
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Not the creepy faces!!! That will only serve to make me stay away! Hey no kung foo!

Alright alright im sorry no creppy faces or kung fu I promise!! *scouts honor* Just as long as we get an update soon!! Please dont go away id cry, ALOT

[SVsleuth]

It's okay for you to go away (offline) for a while - just so long as its to concentrate on finishing the next part. Then, come back & we'll all be happy. :D

[SVsleuth]

Hi, Nes,
How's the writing coming along? Does it look like it will be ready today?

[Superboy2]

Story is good so far, update ASAP!!!

[akuma]

Come on Nes, i really need an update to cheer me up!! Please*on hands and knees begging* remember u could always just post part of a chapter, eh?

[SVsleuth]

I see you here, Nes. Why won't you come talk to us? You're too busy writing or what? We want a status report. Please???

[akuma]

Originally posted by SVsleuth
I see you here, Nes. Why won't you come talk to us? You're too busy writing or what? We want a status report. Please???

I agree SV, whats up with the silent treatment Nes? *runs away to cry*

[SVsleuth]

She went away - and didn't even talk to us??? C'mon, Nes, Rick & I just want a status report. We won't yell at you or anything. Can't you at least say, "Hi, I'm working on it"? Something? Anything?

[akuma]

I agree SV, geez u so smart!!

Theres Nes i see u online, come give us some info, what goin on?!?!

[SuperNes]

Oh MY!! Sorry guys and gals! I wasn't snubbing! I was on ksite to check the news page :) I plan to write the chapter tonight :) So if there isn't one here in the morning then you have my permision to break off the clananator seal and bust me a new one! :D


Originally posted by akuma


Theres Nes i see u online, come give us some info, what goin on?!?!

OMG!!! LMAO hilarious! you guys have sentries in here or what? :lol; I am laughing soooo hard!!

[akuma]

SWEET, im so excited! *jumps up and down THEN does the happy dance* When can we expect it, anytime soon?

No im just really sad and bored tonight so came cause i knew u guys could cheer me up, so i was kinda just checking and rechecking waiting for u to post, geez not like im weird or anything!!:D

[SuperNes]

Rick *sighs* I just wrote it up ther! Look for it in the morning!

[akuma]

No its says u plan to write it tonight, i took that as ur posting tonight, u mean no post tonight??

[SuperNes]

lol I will post it as soon as it is done But I am not even starting until ... well about 3 hours. I have a lot of music to study on my Bass before my lesson tomorrow So After that I will write it! mean if your up at like 3am then by all means check in you never know :p

Isn't this the first day with out a post? And your already this desperate? I am in some serious trouble!! :eek:

Did you notice I almost wrote a smilie up there :eek: Whew to close!

[akuma]

WOW u almost put ur nightmare face on ur OWN post, thatd be bad!! Who knows how late ill be up so maybe i will check in, good luck with Bass practice, and yes we r that desperate for an update, plus the fact my bad has been crappy lets says an update from u be a nice way to help fix my day!

[SuperNes]

I shall try my darndest dar friend :) until then feel better! K ?

laterz, nessie

[akuma]

Wow this is gonna be the longest time till 3, ugh im tired and bored with nothing to do, but dont want to sleep, ARGH!! Somebody, anybody post some clana soon!!

How goes practice Nes?

[SuperNes]

Practicegoes well my friend :) Your new avatar is intimidating! :eek: LOL

I have a gift for you while you wait :)

Here are some pic's of the Wieskirche (where the wedding is set to happen) :)

http://www.begeschke.com/germany/wieskirche.htm

http://home.tiscali.de/wieskirche/index1.html

http://www.begeschke.com/germany/wieskirche.htm

[SVsleuth]

Oh, that's the gift - I'll go check it out...

Cool! Thanks for the gift!

(But the third link doesn't work.)

[SuperNes]

Dang! Pretty though huh?!

Try this one :)

http://homepage.hispeed.ch/ViDa/wieskirc.htm

[HP_DRAGON]

wow that is pretty

[SuperNes]

I know!! Lots of celebrities get married ther but even for them it is hard to book a spot! I've been there and it's breathe taking! SOOOOOO much gold everywhere!! :eek:

[SVsleuth]

I'll check for the update tomorrow morning - rather, later this morning. Off to get some sleep..

SV

[SuperNes]

Night :) It is halfway done :)
sleep well.

[SuperNes]

Ahh! This is turning out to e very long!It's 2:45am and I just can't finish! Sorr all I am very soory :( I must get some sleep I will finish it tommorow.

Sorry, Nessie

[NYC300Z]

PPMS!

[SVsleuth]

That's okay, Nessie. Everybody needs sleep sometime - except Matt, it seems. He's always up all night reading every fic on the boards! Thanks for working on it so diligently. Hope we'll get an update later today. Of course, you could always just post half....

[akuma]

Nessie, Nessie, Nessie, no update? U said we could bust out the Clananators too, but..... ill wait a little longer cause we do all need sleep!!

Oh man Nessie, now Jannas here i think we might bring out our Clananator power soon!!

[rosewolfe87]

Hey, aww c'mon now, I've even been away for 2 days and still you don't have enough updates up! Don't y'know that the only way you can keep us Clananators satisfied is if you update continuously? Geez, I know, I have to update rapidly too! Binkys even goes searching for my fics! The one's that I finished like FOREVER ago!

[SuperNes]

ok I'm awake with a killer backache. :( I'll work on it somemore,... gimme a couple hours Did the rest of you see the links I posted a page back?

[akuma]

Sry about ur backache:( and yeah i saw the links, very very nice!!
Cant wait for ur stellar update!

[rosewolfe87]

Yeppers, I saw the links, very nice!

[SuperNes]

I'm almost done! I had to take a break cause it's so sad I'm actually on the verge of tears!

[akuma]

Originally posted by SuperNes
I'm almost done! I had to take a break cause it's so sad I'm actually on the verge of tears!

What?!?!?! Those best be tears of joy and not sadness!!

[SuperNes]

For anyone who is interested here are some pic's of the Weiskirche:

Inside:
http://homepage.hispeed.ch/ViDa/wieskirc.htm


And of the grounds outside the Weiskirche:
http://home.tiscali.de/wieskirche/index1.html

An Early morning view:
http://www.overunderphoto.com/OverLand/Germany47.htm


(*1) 24 (By:JEM)

Been given 24 hours
to tie up loose ends
to make amends
His eyes said it all
I started to fall
and the silence deafened
Head spinning round
no time to sit down
just wanted to
run and run and run
Be careful they say
don't wish life away,
now I've one day

And I can't believe
How I've been wasting my time

In 24 hours they'll be
laying flowers
on my life, it's over tonight
I'm not messing no I
need your blessing
and your promise to live free
please do it for me

Is there a heaven a hell
and will I come back
who can tell
Now I can see
what matters to me
it's as clear as crystal
The places I've been
the people I've seen
plans that I made
start to fade
The sun's setting gold
thought I would grow old,
it wasn't to be

And I can't believe
How I've been wasting my time

In 18 hours they'll be

laying flowers
on my life, it's over tonight
I'm not messing no I
need your blessing
and your promise to live free
please do it for me

In 13 hours they'll be
laying flowers
on my life, it's over tonight
I'm not messing no I
need your blessing
and your promise to live free
Please do it for me

I'm not alone, I sense it, I sense it
All that I said, I meant it, I meant it

And I can't believe
How much I've wasted my time

In just 8 hours they'll be
laying flowers
on my life, it's over tonight
I'm not messing no I
need your blessing
and your promise to live free
please do it for me

In just 1 hour they'll be
laying flowers
on my life, it's over tonight
I'm not messing no I
need your blessing
and your promise to live free
please do it for me


(*2) You and me (By: LifeHouse)

there's something about you now
I can't quite figure out
everything she does is beautiful
everything she does is right

you and me and all of the people
with nothing to do
nothing to lose
and it's you and me and all of the people
and I don't know why
I can't keep my eyes off of you

you and me and all of the people
with nothing to do
nothing to prove
and it's you and me and all of the people
and I don't know why
I can't keep my eyes off of you

what day is it
and in what month
this clock never seemed so alive
I can't keep up
and I can't back down
I've been losing so much time

cause it's you and me and all of the people
with nothing to do
nothing to lose
and it's you and me and all of the people
and I don't know why
I can't keep my eyes off of you

all of the things that I want to say
just aren't coming out right
I'm tripping inwards
you got my head spinning
I don't know where to go from here

cause it's you and me and all of the people
with nothing to do
nothing to prove
and it's you and me and all of the people
and I don't know why
I can't keep my eyes off of you


(*3) Superman (It's not easy) (By: Five for fighting)

i can't stand to fly
I'm not that naive
I'm just out to find
The better part of me

I'm more than a bird...i'm more than a plane
More than some pretty face beside a train
It's not easy to be me

Wish that i could cry
Fall upon my knees
Find a way to lie
About a home i'll never see

It may sound absurd...but don't be naive
Even heroes have the right to bleed
I may be disturbed...but won't you concede
Even heroes have the right to dream
It's not easy to be me

Up, up and away...away from me
It's all right...you can all sleep sound tonight
I'm not crazy...or anything...

I can't stand to fly
I'm not that naive
Men weren't meant to ride
With clouds between their knees

I'm only a man in a silly red sheet
Digging for kryptonite on this one way street
Only a man in a funny red sheet
Looking for special things inside of me
Inside of me
Inside me
Yeah, inside me
Inside of me

I'm only a man
In a funny red sheet
I'm only a man
Looking for a dream

I'm only a man
In a funny red sheet
And its not easy, hmmm, hmmm, hmmm...

Its not easy to be me


(*4) One Moment More (By: Mindy Smith)

Hold me
Even though I know you're leaving
And show me
All the reasons you would stay
It's just enough to feel your breath on mine
To cool my soul and ease my mind
You've go to hold me and show me love

Give me
Just one part of you to cling to
And keep me
Everywhere you are
It's just enough to steal a heart and run
And fade out with the fooling sun

Oh, please don't go
Let me have you just one moment more
Oh, all I need
All I want is just one moment more
You've got to hold me and keep me

Tell me that someday you'll be returning
And maybe
Maybe I'll be here
It's just enough to see a shooting star
To know you're never really far
It's just enough to see a shooting star
To know you're never really gone

Oh, please don't go
Let me have you just one moment more
Oh, all I need
All I want is just one moment more

Oh, please don't go
Let me have you just one moment more
Oh, all I need
All I want is just one moment more
You've got to hold me and maybe I'll believe

So hold me
Even though I know you're leaving




(*5) Right Here (By: Staind)

I know I've been mistaken
But just give me a break and see the changes that I've made
I've got some imperfections
But how can you collect them all and throw them in my face

But you always find a way to keep me right here waiting
You always find the words to say to keep me right here waiting
And if you chose to walk away I'd still be right here waiting
Searching for the things to say to keep you right here waiting

I hope you're not intending
To be so condescending it's as much as i can take
and you're so independent
you just refuse to bend so I keep bending till I break

But you always find a way to keep me right here waiting
You always find the words to say to keep me right here waiting
And if you chose to walk away I'd still be right here waiting
Searching for the things to say to keep you right here waiting

I've made a commitment
I'm willing to bleed for you
I needed fulfillment
I found what I need in you



Chapter 8 (part 11)





( Friday morning)


"Jonathan!" Martha gently pushed her way through the throng of the moving crew, "Jonathan Kent! Come here right this minute!" Lana appeared from behind a large box of clothing, "Uh, He kinda took Bella on a walk for me. Can I help you with something in his place?" Martha looked over Lanas worried face, "Heavens no child! You have enough on your plate." Both women cringed as the sound of a plate shattering erupted from the kitchen. Lana gave a laugh, "We will be lucky if anything arrives in Metropolis unbroken!" Martha pulled her in for a quick hug, "Would you please tell Jonathan as soon as he gets back that we need to leave if we are going to pick up Nell on time?" Lana's eyes shot wide, "Oh no I almost forgot! Let me change really quick and I'll come with you!" Martha dismissed that thought with a gentle wave of her hand, "No, no, We will manage just fine. Besides you have your own flight to catch to Steingaden. That is how you pronounce it right?" Lana nodded with a smile, "It's a beautiful village your going to love it, and the Bed and breakfast is just a five minute horse and buggy ride from the Weiskirche." Martha smiled along with Lana's contagious excitment. She turned towards the front door but stopped glancing around, "Do you know where are Pete and Chloe are? I havn't seen them all morning." Lana buried her head into the cardboard closet and emerged with a handful of racy lingerie. She blushed when she saw martha staring at her, "Uh honeymoon..." Shoving them into her nearby suitcase she shut the lid briskly and tried to rewind what she had heard Martha ask, "Uh... Oh" A strand of hair fell over her pink cheeks, "They're picking up the Tuxedo's. They are going to meet us at the Weiskirche in time for the rehersal." Martha nodded and scolded herself for letting that slip her mind, "Right I knew that... Uh you dropped something dear." Lana, afraid to look down, grabbed whatever it was and stuffed it in her back pocket. Martha smiled gently and turned at the sound of Jonathan's voice, "There you are! I have been waiting here with the car for near five minutes!" Lana giggled as Martha rolled her eyes, "Stubborn old man ..." her voice trailed off as she closed the door behind her.

Lana bent to pick up bella as she trotted happily away from the closing door. "Ahem!" Lana felt a tug at her jean's pocket and turned to see clark dangling a red laced thong from his thick finger tips, "Clark!" She snatched it back from him and shoved it into the closet. Clark took her red cheeks in his hands kissing her nose tenderly, "Don't leave them behind on my account!" He laughed. She brought him close, wrapping her leg around his, she kissed him hard, "Mm, that's more like it," She breathed heavliy. Clark moved in for more but was halted as she laid a finger on his chest, "I would love to continue this, maybe under that tree just at the edge of the church meadows, do you remember?" Her words were cut off by Clarks heated tongue running over her lips. She let her lips part softly as he enveloped her mouth in his. She gave a shudder as he pulled away, "Mmm uh, ya that one." They looked ino each others eyes remembering the last time they had visited the small village together. Clark nibbled on her chin, "I'll go pack the car right away." lana grinned widely and reached back into the cardboard closet retrieving the red fabric and stuffing it into her suitcase.

In a hurry to get on the road she gave everthing a last look, pleased to find the movers hauling out the last of the boxes she signed a few papers and sent their things on their way to Kansas. Clark crept up behind her, wrapping his arms around her slender waist, he sighed into her disorientated hair, "This is it." Lana swung in his arms gently, "We had a lot of goodtimes here... but now it's time for the next chapter!" With an air of finality she turned. Clark took her hand, shall we?" he lead her out to the waiting car and helped her and Bella into the front seat.

After a short plane ride and an even shorter taxi ride they found themselves checking into their rooms. Clark smiled as he took the pair of room keys from the round little owner of the quaint bed and breakfast. "Lana I..." "Me too" she cut in. His rich laughter resonated through the wood paneled greeting room, "Okay then after a shower and rehersal" Lana's eyes glittered with unbridled giddiness. She stole a kiss before sweeping off down the narrow hallway. Clark picked up Bella and headed down the hall in the opposite direction.

Clark couldn't take his eyes off Lana during the entire rehersal, her laughter and smile filled him with joy beyond what he thought was possible to contain. Her smile faultering only once as Jonathan took her arm and led her down the aisle. But his deep voice brought enough reasurance to push back her tears, "I know I'm not the one most wanted for this, but it is my honor. Lets bring him down the isle with us in our memories." Lana squeezed his arm gently, "Thank you Mr. Kent... Dad." His smile warmed her through, 'I lost my dad, but I have another to stand in the gap now. I'm so blessed to be in this family.'

Clark and Lana stood side by side giving good night hugs and kisses to all. When all finnally simmered down they handed Bella off to Nell and waved as everyone disapeared down the path. Clark looked up into the sky as a flock of geese took flight, piercing the late silver lined clouds that were just picking up a touch of orange. (*1) Lana took his hand and they strolled a little ways down the path stopping to admire a group of chickens and one lone duck picking away at the grass covered ground. Lana rubbed her arms briskly as Clark sighed, She quirked her head to examine his facial features. 'What was that flicker across his face? Uncertanty? Well whatever it was his face is a mask of resolve now.' (**)

(*2) Clark broke through her thoughts, "Our ride is here. Lana's face lit up as a groomsmen led two horses towards them, "Oh Clark!" She couldn't contain her excitment, she walked briskly, closing the distance between herself and the brilliant 'Spanish mustang'. He whinied his greeting to her as she raised a hand for him to smell. When his muzzle bounced against her knuckles she ran a hand over his smooth brown coat. She swept deftly up into the saddle and carressed his jet black mane.He danced about in an attempt to gain control, but Lana was having none of it. She took him for a short gallop and when she returned the horse had submitted to her command. Her eyes glittered as she watched Clark get aquainted with the Large 'Northern Dun.' His hand ran over the short cropped white mane before taking hold of the horn and swinging himself up effotlessly. "A fine pair of horses sir." The man nodded before returning towards the stables, "Rare the both of them, watch frenzy there, he earned his name, that one did." Clark eyed Lana's mount with unease, but Lana laughed it off, "Yes, we did have a bit of an argument over who would be giving the directions." The man bobbed his head and left them alone.

Clark patted the creamy whithers of his gentle Dun, "Will you trade with me?" Lana eyeballed him sideways, "Think I've lost my touch then?" Clark shook his head, "No I just..." Lana gave a swift kick to Frenzy and crouched low over his neck as he gladly charged up the hill and onto the open fields. Clark wheeled after her sending a spray of dirt behind him as he raced to catch up. The wind swept through their hair as they flew over the clover spotted grass, small white and red flowers danced in the wake of their passing. As they approached a small river Lana glanced over her shoulder and grinned at Clark, He did not like the mischeif behind those eyes one bit, but there was little he could do as she urged her horse faster, she glided over the stream with ease and landed on the other side with out even having wet her mounts hooves. She pulled up and turned to see Clark slow his horse letting her walk through the waters slowly. He climbed off and tied the reigns around a fallen log.

Lana struggled to catch her breath as she tied Frenzy to a somewhat smaller tree root, "Oh Clark you could have taken it!" Clark shook his head, "Not without breaking the horses back." Lana punched his stomache playfully as they walked a few feet away to a tall oak tree that spread its branches away over the babbling stream, "I know your a heavy one, but don't flatter yourself." Clark stared into her grinning eyes. Lana wrapped her arms around his waist, "Now come on I didn't mean to hurt your feelings, let me make it up to you." before he could resist she had run her fingers under the back of his shirt. He moaned slightly as she kissed his neck gently. "Lana." She pulled away at the desperate tone in his voice. Her eyes searched his for some clue to what was troubling him. He held her gaze for a long moment. "What's wro.." Clark shushed her gently, "shh, i just want to look at you, one last time in your innocence." Lana's skin rippled in goosebumps as he gazed at her with pain in his eyes. (**)

(*3) Clark brought his hand up halfway to touch her face as the setting sun glowed against her soft skin, but thought better of it and let it drop back to his side. "Clark! Your frightening me. What's wrong?" Frenzy glanced up at the tone in her voice and tugged at his reigns trying to put a more little distance between himself and the agitated human. Clark turned his back to her and spoke into the soft breeze, "Forgive me Love if I waited to long to share this with you..." Lana reached out for his arm but her fingers grasped only air, as he was suddenly just not there. She froze in place as she tried to wrap her head around what was happening. A soft cough brought the world back into focus. She stared at Clark, his hand extended with a fistful of the local flowers they had ridden past. When she made no move to take them he placed them aginst the tree and stepped next a pile of wood surrounded by rocks that had most certainly not been there before. Her eyes widened in disbelief as heat waves seemed to come from his eyes lighting the Pyre on fire. Firenze's eyes rolled in silent terror as his innate fear of fire began to consume him. Lana tried to force out words but was unable to form a coherant thought let alone speak one of them. Lana's silence was breaking Clark to the core but he steeled himself to finish, "Th.. that's not all... I can... hear... and see... beyond what seems possible... I can see through things," he looked at Lana, "I can see that your heart is afraid... it's beating so fast..." Lana unvoluntarily clasped her hands over her heart, and a strangling sound emerged from her lips, as tears began to blur her vision, "www nnnot w ww Why... tell meee... before?" Her weeping overcame her in great bursts that forced her to the ground, she wrapped her arms around herself and rocked on her knees. Clark's chest colapsed in sorrow for seeing her so distraught but he forced himself to go on, "It's my fault your parent ae dead... the meteor shower... it brought me here... I'm so sorry, if I could have prevented that..." Her eyes were empty bowls before him. He stopped speaking and let himself float a few feet into the air. Neither one of them noticed as Frenzy began to foam at the mouth and rear against his restraints. Lana's jaw dropped to the floor. But still he pressed on, "I can fly, I've been all around the world... I've been to the moon..." He glanced at her glowing necklace remebering how she had once shared her fancy of dancing on moon beams, "I wanted to take you there. You would be safe... with me.." When her eyes continued to stare he decided to show her that he was speaking truth. The last thing she remembered before everything went black was the scream of a horse as her eyes darted to follow the streak that had been her fiance shoot into the glowing clouds. (**)
***

*Bleep Bleep...Bleep Bleep...* Lana's felt her eyes grate slowly as she forced them open. "Ms. Laung?" Lana vision blurred as she tried to find the source of the unfamiliar voice, "weerr m uh." She attempted to swivel her head the other way as a heavy german accent sent her head into painful spirals, "Pleese Mrs' Laung be estill, You vust noot tdry to move aduond." Lana gagged as something was pulled from her throat. Again the voice throbbed against her eardrums, "We tink chew vill be able to breath vis out ziss now.' Lana attempted her voice again, "Where am I? Where is my Clark?" Her focus warbled in and out but she was able to make out shapes now, lots of people in white were hovering over her. "where am I !" She began howling over and over again. "In a hospital ma'm, please be still you should not have woken yet, you are in the middle of surgery! I would put you back under but I don't think your body could handle that stress."

Lana shut her eyes against the hot tears she felt streaming down her face. "Where is my Clark?! " she shouted. "Is he okay?!" Lana tried to turn her head but it wouldn't budge. "Do you vant to break you neck miss? Shtop moving! A man named Clark brought you in he was very distraught, so vee had to force him into another area of the hospital, I believe he is phoning your family." Lana glared at the round face in front of her, 'at least I can make out facial features now.' "Is he okay? What happened? the last thing I remember.." Her mouth snapped shut at the last thing she remembered. "He is fine, he vas mumbling about a horse accident, he seems to think it's all his fault." Lana glared at the nurse, "What is wrong with me? Why can't I move anything?" The nurse sighed, "Your heavily sedated miss... but even vhen that vears off... vee don't know the extent of the damage yet." If at all possible Lana's face faded an even whiter shade of pale. "Keep her qviet!" demanded one of the white clad figures. Lana looked the nurse in the eye, "Get me a mirror... NOW!" the lady jumped at the feral tone Lana had beneath the surface. "NOW!!!" she yelled while begining to thrash about whatever body parts would move. The nurse glanced at the doctor who nodded, "Vatever getz her to qviet down."

The nurse pulled a swinging full length mirror from the roof and let it settle above the doctors heads. Lana's eyes narrowed into slits and expanded again as she tried to focus on the blurred reflection in the mirror above. "No!" She gasped when the carnage that was her wavered into view. She was revolted at the sight of her left thigh bone and and left arm sticking out at an odd angles. There was blood everywhere and her face was a swollen mask of red blotches. She shut her eyes against what must be a nightmare, ' Clark... I don't want him to see me like this. He is the most amazing man in the world and now I would only tie him down. No why now? Why!" Lana sobbed gently to herself as the sound of medical equipment throbbed in her head. 'What are you going to do Lana?... I want Clark... but I could never ask him to stay with me like this... What am I going to do!' Her voice screamed at herself inside her head, 'Why didn't you tie the horse in a better place! You knew better than that! This is all my fault... all my fault... Clark finnally invited me into the place he kept me locked out of... he trusted me with his life, and now look at me..' She glanced back into the mirror. She forced herself to stare at the gaping wounds slashed across her body, the giant sitches holding her scalp together. 'No... no I don't want him to see me like this... He deserves better."

***

Clarks face was frozen in terror as several nurses shoved him out of the room, "Lana no! It's my fault! Please, please let me stay." He begged the white clad nurses as they forced him farther back. "Sir please ... uh just go sit down!" A tanned nurse took his blood streaked face in her hands and firmly got him to look her in the eyes, "You did a good thing getting her to us so qvick, but you need to let us do our job now." Clark feebly tried to pry his head away and push back into the Operating room, "Sir! If you go back in there she will have a lesser chance of survival! Do you understand me?!" Clark's wild eyes look right through her and focused and Lana's heart. 'bleep... bleep..... bleep... bleep...' "Is she going to make it? It all my fault I shouldn't have left her alone with the horse... I wasn't thinking... my fault... again" He allowed himself to be escorted to a waiting room in the adjoing hospital wing, "Now you shtay here if there is any change vee vill let you know... just stay out understand?" Clark nodded absently, and sat staring at the white and black checkered floor. 'Her face... she hates me... I told her and now she despises me....' Clark ran the image of her staring at him in disbelief, over and over in his head, 'It's over she will run from me as fast and far as she can... My life is over... my love... Oh My Love, how could I have let this happened to her?!' His tears ran red rivultes down his face as they cleared paths through the bloody mud caked to his cheeks. A drop fell on the white tile between his feet, 'Her blood... Why is it always her blood... she has sacrificed so much to be with me... and now she is struggling for her life... my fault.' A doctor approached Clark from his left, "Sir we need to get some information from you" Clark took the clip board from the doctor and stared at the foriegn language, "Of course... Is she okay?" The doctors sad eyes looked him over, "We stopped the bleeding... but she has some serious... (he let his words trail off and changed the subject) I will get some one out here right away to help you clean up." Clark stared at the forms and began dechypering the words looming weakly before his eyes, 'Herr: / Frau: He wrote Lana Elizabeth Lang onto the blank line next to 'Frau:' then moved down to the list of questions, 'Nehmen Sie Medikamente (ein)? He wrote No next to that one.

After giving the clipboard back to the nurse who had come to wipe his face up, he made his way to the telephone booth. and dialed he number to the Bed and Breakfast.. 'brring... brrinnggg ... brrinngg'


***

Martha rolled over and looked at the clock.. 'briing...' "Hello" She rasped into the phone. The sound of sobs greeted her from the other end of the phone, "Clark? sweetheart it's 1am what's wrong?" Martha nudged Jonathan awake, he sat up on his elbow, "Hmm? Wha?" One glance at her face and he lept out of bed pulling his jeans on and a shirt, he grabbed the keys off the counter, Where is he?" Martha focused on Clarks distraut voice, "It's my fault Ma, I told her.. and she hates me.. she.. the horse trampled her when I flew off.. She... " His voice broke off into sobs again. "A hospital, Jonathan go wake everyone." He ran out the door before her sentence was even finished. "Clark honey where are you?"

Martha squeezed into the rental car, "Three villages south. third street in on the left. I had to get him to pass the phone to a nurse, He is a real wreck." Everyone in the car burst out in questions as the car zoomed down the swirving road.


***

Clark handed the phone over to a nurse and turned to take a seat. "Mizter Clark?" Clark focused in on a doctor, "Yes?" She is out of surgery... she is in and out of conciosness but you can come in for a short time if you wish." Clark trotted behind the doctor wishing the man would lead the way faster. "Please stay calm sir, she has lost a lot of blood and needs to remain as still as possible." Clark nodded as he pushed his way in.

(*4) His tears started all over again when he saw how much pain she must be in. Walking up to her side he reached out to brush a strand of hair from her face, but remembering the look on her face last time she looked at him he snatched his hand back quickly. Tears began to leak from Lana's eyes, 'I knew it.. I'm so ugly, now he won't even touch me...' "Lana... I..." She turned her face from him, "Clark pease go." She whispered, 'I don't want him to see me like this' Clark felt a stab in his heart, "Please... please don't..." Lana groaned with the effort to speak, "Get out!"' How can I get him to leave! I am so embarrassed, He must be horrified by my appearance.' Clarks hands dropped to his side and his face went slack, "Lana you know if you really want me to leave... I will.. I won't ever force you to stay with me... Just please say you don't mean it... please don't shut me out... I love you..." Lana forced herself to shut out his words, 'He is trying not to hurt my feelings, I don't want him to go... but how can I be so selfish?...' She turned her face towards his, hot tears sending pain into her fresh wounds, "Leave.. please just go... I don't want you here," She lied. Clark looked into her hazel eyes one last time trying to purge out of them if she was speaking the truth, She tore away from his penetrating gaze and faced the opposite wall again. He walked to the door and turned, "I'm sorry I ruined everything in your life... I am torn by the fact that there is nothing I can ever do to make it right again..." He turned back around and made his way past the incoming nurses. (**)

(*5) "Clark!" Clark staggered as a wall of worried faces rushed through an automatic door on his left. "Honey what happened" "Can we see Lana?" "are you" Okay?" "Where is Lana?" "Son?" Clark's visioned swirled between each of their questions. "I... Uh... I'm sorry the wedding is off... She uh... " His face went dark as the prospect of his life without her tried to seep in. He pushed passed everyone and out onto the empty street, His eyes snagged on the shining moon, 'Almost as bright as her eyes' He thought. Clark took one last glance through the hospital walls, Lana was surrounded by everyone, Nell was gently stroking her hair and Martha was holding her hand and crying, Jonathan turned and began to walk Clark's direction, Pete held Chloe trying to sooth away her tears.

Not wanting to talk about it with his Dad, Clark lept into the air and soared up and up and up. He took one last breath and resigned himself to sitting on the surface of the moon. Watching his earth from afar, he sat for days, his tears long since depleated, he remained in place until his breath began to run out. With a sagging heave he slowly headed back to earth. He landed near their old aparments in Barcelona. Digging in his pockets he fished out a few Euros, dropping them into a pay phone he called his parents cellphone. His father's weary voice answered hoarsley "Hello?" "Dad..." "Clark! We have been worried sick! Where are you? Are you okay?" Clark ignored his questions, and pressed on with his own in a broken voice, "Lana.. Is she.." Johnathan sighed into the phone, 'Always thinking of everyone else while here we are worried to death over him!' "Dad?" "She's gone son... this morning. (Everything turned to white noise for Clark) Pete and Chloe went ahead to make preperations, Nell is enroute to smallville with Lana, And your Mom and I stayed behind to wrap up all the loose ends here at the hospital, and the church."

Clark was sure he felt his heart break, lost amongst the deafening roar, his only coherant thought was; "She's gone... she's gone... she's gone... The world went black as a torrent of emptiness washed over him. "Clark? Clark! Son!!!" When the wild scream faded from Jonathans earshot he stood staring at his phone. Several hundred miles south of the terrified Jonathan a man looked at an empty phone booth where a phone hung swinging by it's chord, he hung it up and rubbed his ears against what had been the loudest sound he had ever heard, never mind the streak of color that had flashed into the night sky. "No otra vez, necesito una bebida" (**)

[akuma]

BUFFER?!?!

[SuperNes]

what does buffer mean?

[akuma]

if u needed to post more that would make a space so u could because u can only put 10000 characters per post

WOW, that was an amazing, stupendous update!! I had to get offline for a minute to go cry, it was so sad, and im a guy!! Now im probably gonna have to wait a while for another update but wow so much emotion came out in that!!*takes deep breath to continue* Ugh poor Clark that sucks bigitime, i take it as she accepted his gifts but didnt want him to see her all mangled? and he didnt know and thats gotta be killin him!! AMAZING NESSIE, U R TRULY TALENTED!!

[SuperNes]

Thanks :) I'm hoping to never have an update that long again but heh you never know :)


Soooo We have finnally journeyed to the end of the longest flashback ever! Next update will be SUPERB!!!!! I can't wait!!! Tee hee And I know what going to happen :D

I would like to take this time to hear all you thoughts and opinions up to this point!

From here on out there won't be anymore flashbacks like I have done in the past. all flashbacks will be contained within a current time chapter. So here's to the future *raises glass* CHEERS! :)

Love you guys.. and gals :p

[akuma]

I CANT WAIT!! *takes breath to calm down* ok im better now:D I really wanna see how Clarks doin in present or i guess future? And whats Lana up to, i gotta go back and read the 'present' for a refresher!!:p

*raises glass with Nessie* To the Future!!

[SuperNes]

Originally posted by akuma
if u needed to post more that would make a space so u could because u can only put 10000 characters per post

WOW, that was an amazing, stupendous update!! I had to get offline for a minute to go cry, it was so sad, and im a guy!! Now im probably gonna have to wait a while for another update but wow so much emotion came out in that!!*takes deep breath to continue* Ugh poor Clark that sucks bigitime, i take it as she accepted his gifts but didnt want him to see her all mangled? and he didnt know and thats gotta be killin him!! AMAZING NESSIE, U R TRULY TALENTED!!

Ahhh Rick so sweet :) Have a tissue :) You should have seen me writing the dang thing "With a sniff sniff here and a sniff sniff there" I can't believe I finnally finished it! This really was the meat of the story so I wanted to put a lot of effort into it.

Let's see question question...
Ahh yes gifts! She did accept them at that! It never crossed her mind that... Ahem soryy spoiler... That will be answered in the future :) Wow you almost got me to give away something there!

I will say.. yes she didn't want him to see her "mangled" and she was worried that her new disabilities would hold someone like him back from doing the things he had set for himself in life. And Yes Clark thought she sent him away because of his powers and the fact that his meteor shower killed her parents.

Also if you didn't catch it We now know why he thinks she is Dead :D

[akuma]

.[I]Originally posted be SuperNes
Also if you didn't catch it We now know why he thinks she is Dead :D [/B]

LMAO, No u think;)?!?
Everybody needs to get over to this thread pronto and read the update, so *tries to think of word better than amazing* i cant think of anything better, just read it people ull know what i mean and be prepared with tissues, ALOT of tissues

[SuperNes]

Originally posted by akuma
I CANT WAIT!! *takes breath to calm down* ok im better now:D I really wanna see how Clarks doin in present or i guess future? And if Lana's still dead, maybe resurrected somehow, i dunno im speculating!!:p

*raises glass with Nessie* To the Future!!

:eek: we already know how Clark is :) remember this was just another flashback :)

[akuma]

Ha oh yeah i forgot:o, damn thanks Nessie, make me look dumb:D
Ha im kidding, im such a jokester, what can i say?

[NYC300Z]

lol now he needs a drink I can't believe you brought that up again! Very nice, but other than that it was a very sad update! They both have the wrong idea in their heads! So sad! I hope they can find out what they both are thinking and get back together!

PPMS!

[SuperNes]

Originally posted by NYC300Z
lol now he needs a drink I can't believe you brought that up again! Very nice, but other than that it was a very sad update! They both have the wrong idea in their heads! So sad! I hope they can find out what they both are thinking and get back together!

PPMS!

Yeah Matt's here too :) Yeah I threw that boracho back in there just for you :) LOL I'm glad you noticed cause it was there to give you a laugh :p

So question of the day? How many tissues did you need? my trash can is half full!

[akuma]

Originally posted by SuperNes
So question of the day? How many tissues did you need? my trash can is half full!

Mines got some tissues in it, im a guy so i tried not to cry too much, but its got some in there, thats how emotional this update was!

[SuperNes]

yeah this is posted at *** too and peeps there are like *sniff* *sniff*

[akuma]

Tsk Tsk Nessie, u cant say that name here, naughty naughty!!

[MOOman0618]

Oh my gosh! That was soooo sad! Stupid horse! And now we will be back in the 'present'? How many years have passed since then? I don't remember, if you ever told us. PLEASE! Post more soon!

[SuperNes]

ha ha funny Rick :p

Hi Mr. Moo!!! so did you cry too? Lets see yes next chapter is #9 and it is in the real time! Lets see about 7 years have passed :)

[SVsleuth]

Fantabulous, superstupendulous, Magnificariffic!!!! Well, there were no REAL word to express how good this update was!! Nessie, it WAS WORTH THE WAIT!!

So we have some serious misunderstandings going on here. While I'm waiting for the next update, I'm going to go back & re-read the "present" - I can't remember it clearly, we've been in flashback mode for so long. Then I'll be ready for the next update by the time it's ready.

Near the end you said "Pete & Lana..." & then "Nell went with Lana..." Was that supposed to be Pete & Chloe??

Jonathan didn't realize what he said? "She's gone... this morning..." Oh, poor Clark, thinking she's dead & that she didn't accept him. So, so sad.

Well, I'm off to refresh my memory of the "present."

You have an awesome talent, Nessie. Keep writing. You could seriously write novels for pay. And thanks again for staying awake so late last night working on this for us, & continuing today. We REALLY appreciate it. :D :D :D

[SuperNes]

Originally posted by SVsleuth


Near the end you said "Pete & Lana..." & then "Nell went with Lana..." Was that supposed to be Pete & Chloe??

Jonathan didn't realize what he said? "She's gone... this morning..." Oh, poor Clark, thinking she's dead & that she didn't accept him. So, so sad.

Well, I'm off to refresh my memory of the "present."

D

Oh Snap!! Did I really write Pete and Lana? Dang :\

And Johnathan said it straightup .. Clark just didn't listen to the whole thing. :(

An ya I'm going to reread it myself... half for the entertainment and half to refresh my memory! It's been a really long chapter! :eek:

Ah glad your liking it! :)

[akuma]

Originally posted by SuperNes
Ah glad your liking it! :)

Liking it, WE LOVING IT!! (yes i know i borrowed McD's catchphrase but i thought it was funny)

[SVsleuth]

Okay, I already went back & re-read all of the parts in the present. It was really cool to do that after knowing what really happened. Some of my questions now are:

Has Clark had no contact with his parents & friends for all these years & so has never had an opportunity to find out the truth?

I see that Chloe is on the outs with him, so I guess that's why it never would have come up between them.

Does Lex know that Elizabeth Small is Lana? Do the Kents? Does Chloe? How did Clark end up in the dark for so very long? Is everyone too afraid to even mention Lana to him or something? Or has he totally cut himself off from everyone?

How did she get so completely well, become a supermodel & then a fashion designer? It would be intereseting to see how things appear from Lana's perspective too.


I know you're not going to just answer these questions now, Nessie, but I hope some of them will be answered in future updates. This is SOOOOO GOOOOD! - Genius!:D

[HP_DRAGON]

wow this is a amazing fic sad but amazing PPMS:)

[akuma]

Originally posted by SVsleuth
Okay, I already went back & re-read all of the parts in the present. It was really cool to do that after knowing what really happened. Some of my question are now:

Has Clark had no contact with his parents & friends for all these years & so has never had an opportunity to find out the truth?

I see that Chloe is on the outs with him, so I guess that's why it never would have come up between them.

Does Lex know that Elizabeth Small is Lana? Do the Kents? Does Chloe? How did Clark end up in the dark for so very long? Is everyone too afraid to even mention Lana to him or something?

How did she get so completely well, become a supermodel & then a fashion designer? It would be intereseting to see how things appear from Lana's perspective too.


I know you're not going to just answer these questions now, Nessie, but I hope some of the will be answered in future updates. This is SOOOOO GOOOOD! - Genius!:D

Dont even bother SV, she wont spill the beans:(, ive being trying to crack her shell for a while and i asked same stuff, but just got vague hints and clues!

[SuperNes]

Originally posted by SVsleuth
Okay, I already went back & re-read all of the parts in the present. It was really cool to do that after knowing what really happened. Some of my question are now:

Has Clark had no contact with his parents & friends for all these years & so has never had an opportunity to find out the truth?

I see that Chloe is on the outs with him, so I guess that's why it never would have come up between them.

Does Lex know that Elizabeth Small is Lana? Do the Kents? Does Chloe? How did Clark end up in the dark for so very long? Is everyone too afraid to even mention Lana to him or something? Or has he totally cut himself off from everyone?

How did she get so completely well, become a supermodel & then a fashion designer? It would be intereseting to see how things appear from Lana's perspective too.


I know you're not going to just answer these questions now, Nessie, but I hope some of the will be answered in future updates. This is SOOOOO GOOOOD! - Genius!:D

oaky first queston.. NO COMMENT! It will be explained in the future updates :D

2nd .. Lex does not have any memory of Smallville... then 2nd and 3rd parts of that question.. no comment.. you shall see...
4th she has all the knowledge and self ambition for design... so I guess your asking how her physical appearance is now?


Originally posted by HP_DRAGON
wow this is a amazing fic sad but amazing PPMS:)

glad you are still liking it! :) Did you cry along with us? *sniff*

[akuma]

Wait Lex doesnt have memory of Smallville, did i miss something??

[SVsleuth]

Originally posted by SuperNes
Oh Snap!! Did I really write Pete and Lana? Dang :\


Nes, you do know you can go back and edit it to correct it, right? The edit botton is at the bottom right of the post.

Oh, yeah! That was in one of the flashbacks, about Lex's memory - & Pete's right? I didn't re-read that part. Off to find it...

[SuperNes]

You must have missed the post where Clark was talking with Pete and he was debating over whether to tell Pete that Lex had attempted to kill Pete.

Mrs.Sleuth I could edit it but the post is so huge it won't let me repost it :(

[akuma]

Originally posted by SuperNes
You must have missed the post where Clark was talking with Pete and he was debating over whether to tell Pete that Lex had attempted to kill Pete.

Mrs.Sleuth I could edit it but the post is so huge it won't let me repost it :(

Ha oh yeah now i remember, duh how could i forget! And thats weird bout ur edit, it should just take u to original post and let u rewrite over ur mistake.

[SVsleuth]

I found the pertinate passages about Lex & Pete. Here they are so everyone doesn't have to go hunting for them:


Pete waved his comment off with a haughty gesture, "Mr. Luthor sent his scouts out to interview me yesterday. You are looking at the new LuthorpCorps Political advisor! 50 large a year, full benefits, not to mention endless opportunity for promotion!"

Clark smiled in what he hoped came across as congratulatory. He thought back to the day Lex left Smallville. A freak accident had completely wiped out all his memory of ever having set foot in the Small town. Pete had been there as well but only suffered minor nuerogical damage, leaving him without the memory of his interactions with Lex. 'Lex almost killed you and himself that day Pete, and now your tangled up in his evil web again.' "Clark what's wrong man? I thought you would be happy for me? This is the most envied position among my colleages." Clark stood up akwardly, "Ya Pete, Congratulations... I uh, I have to go... Lots to do, and only three days to do it all."


"Something about Pete is bothering you." She stated it plainly , not even aware of how she knew. Clark fell in step, comforted by how well she knew him, "Yeah.I am worried about him..." Clark turned off the water and stepped out onto the plush carpeted floor. Wrapping a large towel around his waist , he reached for a smaller hand towel and ran it over his face, "He is going to work for Lex." Lanas forehead scrunched up in worried understanding, "Oh Clark... Are you going to tell him?" Clark shook his head. Lana studied his sagging shoulders and slowly crossed the small space to him, taking the towel from his pained clutch, Lana began to dry his back comfortingly, when he was dry she sat him down on her previous seat and crawled in behind him. She occupied herself with his wet curls while she waited for him to continue his thoughts. Clark heaved a generous sigh, relishing in the feel of Lanas gentle fingers gliding over his scalp, "What would I tell him La? 'Lex is evil, he tried to kill us and ended up wiping a dozen peoples memories clean'? He wouldn't believe me! And it's not like Lex is a threat to his life anymore, He doesn't even remember that he wanted Pete dead... Let alone the fact that they ever knew eachother!" Lana wrapped her arms around his chest, letting her head snuggle next to his. Clark let his weight fall back against her, grateful for her remarkably strong physique, "Pete has worked so hard to get this far, his talents are unequaled, why should I get in the way of his dreams just because I don't trust his employer?" Lana kissed his cheek lightly, "Because he is your best friend, and you care about him. I agree with you though on your point, Pete is smart enough to spot trouble, if it ever came to that... I understand your reserves about telling him, but don't you think he deserves to know? Then he at least has the choice to make his own desicion with all the facts." Clark frowned deeply, "But what if doesn't believe me? I don't want to lose my best friend." Lana shook her head and with a little of herself in mind she replied, her voice dripping with emphasis, "I think Clark that you underestimate your friends, What reason have you ever given Pete to leave behind your friendship?" Clark understood, and she was right. (**)

He nodded his head in agreement, "I'll talk with him tommorow then.