Clark & Lois – When Worlds and Universes Collide - Matchmaker Chronicle V 8 06/37
By KenJ <ken.janney@kjanney.com>
This version is rated PG-13
Alpha 023 x Gamma 004 x Tau -120 – Canon Lois and Clark universe also called – Prime
Alpha 023 x Gamma 004 x Tau -124 – Alternate Prime - Lori and Clark
Alpha 023 x Gamma 025 x Tau 036 – Alt 1, Alt Clark and Kryptonian Lois – (Alt 1 )
Alpha -120 x Gamma 255 x Tau -190 – Alt 2 Kryptonian Lois' home universe.
Alpha 023 x Gamma 025 x Tau 040 – Alt 1 alternate (Alt 3) Alt Lois and Alt Clark
Previously
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Later that evening, Lana and Pete joined Lois and Clark for dinner.
They had just finished and Lana noticed Lois’ new pendant. She said, “Oooooo Lois, love the new pendant. Won’t that raise some questions though?”
Lois thought for a second and then said, “Clark, she’s right. This could be a giveaway.”
Clark thought for a short time and replied, “I think we need to go back to M. Artois. He has the mold. He could make more, maybe not in silver, definitely not with the RK and BK included and they could be sold as Superman/Superwoman memorabilia. Maybe we could use the income from the sale of the pendants and other items to support worthy causes. We could start a foundation."
Lana said, "I like that idea. You know, I wouldn't mind being involved in something like that."
"Would you like to run it?"
"Sure, why not? It is something I could do from the house, at least initially. If it got too big, I could hire staff and rent an office."
“Yeah, that should work. It would make money for him and by flooding the market it wouldn’t be such a giveaway. Plus, it would give us seed money for the foundation.”
“We can talk to him the next time we see him.”
Just then there was a knock on the door.
Lois looked at Clark and asked, “Were we expecting anyone else?”
“No.” Clark slipped his glasses down his nose and scanned with his x-ray vision. “Well, I’ll be.”
Lois scanned and asked, “What’s he doing here. We just saw him yesterday.”
Pete asked, “Who?”
“Let me let him in and I’ll introduce you.”
Going to the door, Clark opened it and said, “Herb! What brings you here so soon?”
“I needed to speak with you and Lois.”
“Come on in. Pete, Lana, this is our friend Herb Wells.”
Herb tipped his hat and said, “Pleased to meet you.” Turning to Clark he said, “I really need to speak with you and Lois in private.”
Clark replied, “It’s okay, Herb, Pete and Lana know our secret.”
“Oh, I understood that. I really need to speak privately. It is most urgent.”
“Okay Herb, let’s go into the office.”
Clark led the way as Lois and Herb followed to the office.
As he was closing the door, Clark said, “Make yourselves comfortable. This shouldn’t take long.”
As soon as the door was closed, Clark said, “Before I forget, Herb, here’s a present we’d like you to give to the other Lois for us. It should give her powers too.”
“Thank you, I’ll see to it that she gets it. Now, about why I’m here …”
A minute later there was a knock on the door and Pete asked through it, “Would you guys like us to open a bottle of wine?”
There was no answer.
Pete knocked again and repeated, “Clark … Lois … Would you like some wine?”
When there was no answer again he opened the door to find an empty room.
And now -
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Chapter – 06 – Halloween in Smallville
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A/N – Prime is the L&C canon universe. The time period is key here.Thirteen year old, Jon Kent was feeling a little apprehensive. He was sitting in study hall next to his best friend and study partner, Hattie Kaplin and they were going over World History. They were studying the period of the crusades, but this wasn’t the cause of Jon’s discomfort. Jon was worried because today was report card day. He was pretty sure he had done well. Teaming up with Hattie as study partners had been a good move on his part. She was really smart and a good student. He had learned a lot on how to improve his study techniques from her. Today would tell the tale. Jon excelled in math and science, while Hattie excelled in the languages and social sciences so they balanced each other out. She helped him with French, English and history while he helped her with algebra and physics.
Jon really wanted to do well so that he could win a scholarship to Met U. He wasn’t sure just yet which branch of science he was most interested in, but the friendship his parents had with Dr. Bernie Klein brought Dr. Klein to the house occasionally and Jon really enjoyed talking with him. Dr. Klein was able to explain what he was working on in terms Jon was able to understand, at least most of the time, and this had really piqued his interest and determination. He was determined that one day he would work at S.T.A.R. labs.
Hattie nudged him and said, “What has you so distracted? I’ve asked you two questions and you didn’t even acknowledge either one.”
“Sorry Hattie, I was thinking about the report cards we are getting at the end of the day. I hope I got good grades.”
Hattie started to chuckle, “You can’t miss! We’ve been studying together, haven’t we? I guarantee you did well.”
“I wish I was as confident as you are.”
“Just wait, I’m betting we both did well. You’ve really helped me with Algebra. If it wasn’t for you I don’t know how I would have even passed. You’re a good tutor.”
“I just hope you’re right. I really want to win a scholarship and I need good grades to do it.”
Hattie replied, “As long as we stick together we can’t miss. What about a sports scholarship? You could always play football or baseball or something. I want to win a scholarship too, you know. I plan to work on my tennis, just in case I can’t get in on an academic scholarship.”
“My mom plays tennis, or at least she used to. She was captain of her girl’s team in High School. Maybe she could give you some pointers.”
Hattie got that look of hero worship in her eyes again. It happened every time she thought about Lois Lane. In an awed tone she asked, “Do you really think she would?”
“Sure, she taught all of us how to play. I’m sure she’d be willing to help you.”
“Wow, that would be awesome!”
“I’ll try to remember to mention it to her tonight.”
“Thanks, Jon! You’re a real pal.”
“Hey, what are friends for anyhow?”
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When Jon got home he had some time before Lara and the twins arrived. The four of them no longer went to the DP day care center. Since Jon was in middle school now, he had been given the responsibility for making sure that they all worked on their homework until their parents got home with the rest of the family. Since he had a few minutes he prepared a snack for himself and his siblings.
When they arrived they would all have report cards to show their parents. How well they all did would reflect on him and his ability to supervise his sisters and brother and how well he oversaw their homework. Jon hoped they all had done well.
The other three were all in the same school building and rode the same bus so when they got home they arrived in a bunch.
Since today was report card day they hadn’t been given any homework so they were able to eat their snack and watch a movie. Today they were watching “Kung Fu Panda” while they waited for the rest of the family to arrive. All four of them were taking karate classes and really liked this movie because it was so ridiculous.
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When the rest of the family arrived the first one in the door was Lois carrying Sam in his car seat next came Jessie and Jimmy followed closely by Clark who had Lucy by the hand.
Sean and Celeste both shouted, “Mommy!” and ran over to give Lois hugs. Lois knelt down, placing the car seat on the floor and wrapping her arms around the twins accepting the hugs. As soon as Clark released Lucy’s hand she took off and headed for the sofa since she saw that the TV was on.
After giving Sean and Celeste each a kiss on the cheek Lois called Jon and Lara over. Each of them giving and receiving kisses in turn. Lois stood up and in a mock chiding tone asked, “Well! TV and not homework? Okay, what’s the story?”
Jon replied, “It’s report card day. We didn’t get any homework.”
Acting like she hadn’t known that the report cards were coming in that day, Lois said, “Report cards, huh? Do I need to prepare a dog house for each of you?”
Lara said, “Awwww Mom, they can’t be that bad. Jon’s been a real slave driver, making sure we all do our homework.”
“I’ll believe it when I see it. Okay, where are they?”
While the kids went to retrieve the report cards Lois took Sam out of his car seat and placed him belly down on the floor where he started to crawl around.
They all presented the cards to Lois. She looked at the envelopes. The kids didn’t realize that she was using her x-ray vision to actually see the cards. Keeping a poker face she turned to Clark and said, “Why don’t we take these where we can look them over without little eyes looking over our shoulders. That way, in private we can discuss the consequences, if these aren’t as good as they should be.” Silently she sent, /”I took a quick peek and these are outstanding. Let’s have some fun with the kids.”/
Clark sent back, /”You’re just being cruel to them.”/
/”Let them think there’s a problem, then when they get a reward, it’ll be that much better.”/
/”Okay, but if they are as good as that, it will need to be something really special.”/
Lois said, “We’re going upstairs to look these over. We’ll let you know when we come back downstairs what will happen.” Looking at Lara she said, “Please keep an eye on Sam.”
As Lara picked Sam up she replied, “Okay Mommy. I’ll watch him.”
Lois and Clark headed upstairs. When they had entered their room and closed the door Lois opened the envelopes one at a time. Jon had one ‘B+’, in French, but he had an ‘A+’ in Physics and the rest were ‘A’s. Lara had straight ‘A’s as did the twins. She showed them to Clark and thought, /”Well, what do you think? I think we ought to reward this kind of performance.”/
Replying in the same fashion Clark said, /”I agree, one hundred percent. What can we do?”/
/”Let’s call Martha and see if she has any suggestions.”/
/”Good idea! Mom always knows what to use as a reward. So the kids don’t overhear, why don’t you stay here with them and I’ll fly to Smallville and talk it over with her.”/
Lois leaned in, gave him a kiss and sent, /”See you in a little bit.”/
Clark spun into the Suit and flew out the bedroom window faster than the eye could follow. Lois went back downstairs and started getting Sam’s dinner together. After breastfeeding him she would be giving him some strained carrots which were his favorite. After she had his highchair ready, Lois retrieved Sam from Lara and took him upstairs to breastfeed him.
Jon, Lara and the twins were all apprehensive because of this delay, so, when Lois had come downstairs and didn’t say anything about the report cards, they became even more nervous. What was going on? Were they happy or mad? They couldn’t tell because it was like Mom was wearing a mask, hiding her emotions. When she took Sam up to breastfeed him all they could do was worry the more. The longer the delay the more concerned they became.
Lois had finished breastfeeding Sam and had brought him downstairs to feed him his strained carrots. About the time she finished and had cleaned Sam up Clark came in through the back door and putting his arm around Lois’ waist and still carrying Sam led her back upstairs.
He sent, /”Mom had a terrific idea. Halloween falls on a Thursday this year so Smallville is having a giant Halloween party on Saturday night. She has offered to make costumes for the kids if we bring them Friday night. It’s going to be a lot like the Corn Festival. There will be games and music and other entertainment. There will also be a costume contest. The best costume will win a prize.”/
/”Sounds like a plan. Let’s go tell the kids.”/
They moved downstairs. The movie had finished so some of the kids had moved into the play room. Clark called all the kids into the living room.
Lois, in a very serious tone said, “Okay, we’ve looked over your report cards. We just don’t know what to say.” Lois paused for a long time.
Jon and Lara had surprised expressions. They didn’t think that their grades were that bad. What was it with the serious tone?
Slowly, Lois started to smile as she continued, “We are just so proud of all of you, we don’t know what to say. These report cards are outstanding! We took so long before talking to you because we wanted to come up with a proper reward.”
Jon and Lara both jumped up and shouted, “Yeah!,” and then they all started babbling asking what the reward was going to be.
Clark was laughing at their antics as he tried to get their attention, “I spoke with Grandma and Grandpa Kent. Halloween is in a couple of weeks and Smallville is going to host a big Halloween party the Saturday after. Grandma has offered to make costumes for all of you. At the end of the party there will be a costume judging and the best costume will win a prize. Start thinking about what kind of costume you each want. I’ll let her know in advance so that if there is anything we need to bring, she can let us know.”
Wishing she was a couple of years older so that she could have a computer and an e-mail account, Lara dashed upstairs and wrote a quick note to Mike letting him know about the Smallville Halloween party and letting him know that they would be there. Her note went out with the morning mail the next day.
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On Tuesday, Mike received Lara’s note and immediately asked his parents if he could visit Great Uncle Wayne in Smallville so that he could attend the party.
Since he had also had an outstanding report card his parents were amenable to the request and after checking with Uncle Wayne, made the flight arrangements.
Mike sent Lara a note saying that he’d be seeing her there and letting her know what costume he planned to wear. He asked her to coordinate her costume with his.
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The Kent family had changed the way they traveled to Smallville. They packed the van and then once the younger children were in their pajamas they were all loaded into the van. They started to drive and before long the younger children were all asleep. Once they were outside of Metropolis they stopped and Lois moved into the driver’s seat. Clark got out and spinning into his Suit picked up the van and started flying. Once they were near Smallville he landed the van and changing back into his regular clothes got back in and Lois drove the rest of the way to the farm.
The younger kids were still asleep as they were moved into their Smallville beds and all of them were in high spirits when they woke up in Smallville on Saturday morning.
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The day was spent in costume preparation. Sam was going to wear a costume Martha had made many years ago for Clark. He was going to be a little lamb.
At Martha’s request, Lois had brought one of Lucy’s dresses and Martha modified it slightly, an apron that Martha had made for one of the girls went on over it, a straw hat went on her head and with a shepherd’s crook she would be Little Bo Peep to Sam’s lamb.
Jimmy wanted to be Batman so Clark went out and purchased that costume for him.
Also at Martha’s request, Lois had brought one of Jessie’s dresses. It was a fancy party dress. Martha modified it slightly, put some petticoats under it, ballerina shoes on her feet and a blond wig and a tiara on her head. With a long wand in her hand she became Glenda the good witch from the Wizard of Oz.
The twins were going to be a little more difficult. Sean had brought one of his karate GIs which Martha started off by dying each part a different color. Clark flew off and found a store that had fake katana swords and purchased one Next he flew to Japan and purchased a small cotton kimono (traditional Japanese dress) with an obi (wide sash worn with the kimono), two pairs of geta (wooden platform flip flops) as well as a Japanese paper parasol. When he got back Martha fitted the kimono and after applying some makeup and highlighting their slightly almond shaped eyes that they had inherited from their father a long black wig for Celeste and some black angel hair for a mustache and Fu Manchu style beard for Sean completed their costumes. When they finished there was a samurai, with a sword in his belt, and his geisha standing there. There was a lot of clop, clop, clopping sounds as they practiced walking in the geta. Celeste had to practice taking small, mincing steps while Sean had to take broad arrogant strides.
Jon and Lara asked if they could have some time alone with grandma. After they had spoken with her Martha called Lois and Clark aside and said, “The kids have made a special request. Now, it’s supposed to be a surprise, so, no *peeking*!” Martha, Jon and Lara moved into the room where the sewing machine and fabrics were located.
After a few minutes Martha called for Lois. She gave Lois a list and asked her to fly to Wichita to find what she needed in a fabric store there. Lois looked at the list and immediately a number of questions jumped to the forefront of her mind, but, wishing to allow the kids their special reward; she flew off and a little later returned with the requested materials. The problem was, her curiosity was getting the best of her and when she got back she asked, “Martha, what is all this material for?”
Martha had a sly look on her face as she replied, “Let’s let that be the kids secret for the time being, okay?”
“Okay, but, those colors. I seem to remember something about them. I don’t know.”
Martha patted her on the arm and said, “Don’t worry about it. Just give us some time. You’ll see.”
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After a while, Martha called Lois and Clark upstairs. They came into the room to find Martha by herself.
With a Mona Lisa smile, Martha asked, “Ready for the unveiling?”
Lois and Clark both nodded. Martha raised her voice and asked, “Who’s first?”
The other door opened and in stepped a pint sized copy of Superman, however the main color of the Suit was black instead of blue and unlike Superman he wore a mask.
Lois snapped her fingers and said, “Now I remember! Jon told us he wanted a *black* Suit. Okay, that accounts for the black spandex. The rest was the same colors as my Suit.”
Martha raised her voice and said, “Lara?”
In stepped a pint sized version of Ultra Woman, but, the colors of the uniform were reversed; the body being teal blue with hot pink accents and a pink cape.
Lois and Clark were both blown away. Lois said, “My baby, my babies are growing up! Are you sure you are ready for this?” Just how grown up was plainly evident in the new suits. They had both entered puberty and Lara was starting to fill out. She was already displaying a feminine figure which promised to rival her mom’s while Jon was showing a musculature which would rival a body builder.
Jon replied, “Well, we both are superfast now and really strong. We have our super hearing and our invulnerability is kicking in so we can’t be hurt. We don’t have our super vision and we can’t fly but that’s only a few years away.”
Lois gave them a thoughtful look. “You’re both still growing and Lara just had a growth spurt. In the last few months she’s almost outgrown a lot of her clothes.” Turning to Lara and closely examining her Suit, she said, “That’s going to start getting tight across your chest.”
Lara started to blush and Martha saved her, “I cut it a little big to give her room to grow.”
“Okay, I trust you Martha. Well, kiddos, when do you plan to make your debut?”
Jon replied, “Not for a while yet. We still have a lot to learn.”
“Are you planning to wear those costumes to the party?”
Jon continued to act as spokesman, a habit that he would continue throughout his life, “Nah, if we did that, we wouldn’t be able to use them in the future. Once we unmasked it would be all over.”
“Okay then, what are you wearing to the party?”
Lara piped up and said, “Mike is going as Robin Hood so I thought I’d be Maid Marion!”
Jon said, “I was going to be Will Scarlet.”
Lois sent to Clark, /”Oh boy, should we tell then the true story? About the Fox and Lady Loisette.”/
Clark sent back, /”Maybe someday.”/
Out loud Lois said, “Mike’s going to be here? How did he find out about the party?”
Looking down at the floor in embarrassment, Lara scuffed a toe as she said, “I sent him a note. He got straight ‘A’s so his folks sent him as a reward.”
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Jon’s costume was fairly easy, red tights and a red tunic. On his head was a red Robin Hood hat with a red feather a wide belt with a pouch hanging from it in lieu of pockets, a bow and arrows.
Lara, by the time Lois finished directing the construction of the Lady Loisette costume was the spitting image of her, and the first time Clark saw her all he could do was whistle. In an amused tone he said, “You look just like your mom.”
Mystified, Lara asked, “Huh? Like Mom?”
With a little smile, Lois said, “We’ll tell you the story sometime.”
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