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L&C In 1999
by Molly (MPSL27@aol.com)
Author's Note: Hey, FOLCs! I started writing this fanfic in January of 1996. I stumbled across it recently and realized that I should probably share it with all of you now! The fanfic was set in the future (1999), and since it's almost 1999 in the real world, I figured it was appropriate. Events in this story are based on the L&C episodes that had aired as of January 1996...remember how we all thought the February 1996 wedding would be the real wedding? WhatEVER! LOL, enjoy!

Warning: Bizarre FanFic alert. Don't be surprised if you don't understand half of what is going on... :)

L&C In 1999
by Molly (MPSL27@aol.com)

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The year was 1999. James Olsen, as he now prefered to be called, left his apartment early in hopes of being the first one, besides Editor Perry White and the custodial staff, to make it to the Daily Planet that morning. Showing a little extra effort never hurt, and James hoped to get another raise in the near future.

On his way into work, James bought a box of fat-free doughnuts to give to Perry White. At the last minute, he bought another box, this time with cream-filled and jelly-filled, just in case Perry was in a bad mood.

James then continued his walk to work. He never took a cab, it was bad for the environment. Buses were too dirty. And the subway could always stall and make him late, even if he was already nearly three hours early. He turned onto the main street which led to the street where the Daily Planet stood. A small parade was in session, not all that unusual for 1999 Metropolis, where people enjoyed showing off their artistic sides and just showing off in general.

At the head of the parade, Mindy Church and her dog rode in a pink convertible, waving. Behind them was a float carrying the mayor.

When James arrived at work, Perry White was standing on his couch, swinging his arms around and singing "I feel good!" to the tune of the radio. Perry no longer cared for Elvis, ever since The King had tried to burn down the Daily Planet last year. Clark, or Superman, had flown in from Tahiti to put the fire out, thus saving the building and the people inside. Elvis was now on probation.

James smiled, knowing that the Chief had had a good weekend. Perry's date with former reporter and actress Linda King had obviously gone well. James straightened his tie and waited to be noticed.

The song soon ended, and Perry turned to James, not at all embarassed by his behavior. "Jimmy! In early this morning, aren't we?" Perry, out of breath, sat down on the couch and loosened his tie.

"Good morning, Chief," James said. "I brought doughnuts. I take it your date went well on Saturday?"

Perry shook his head, not really indicating an answer. "Clark...you remember him...he called last night and said he, Lois, and their daughter will be in for a visit later today."

"Where are they now?" Jimmy asked.

"Wisconsin. Or did he say Wyoming? Either way.....they're coming."

"Is that why you were...so, ah, peppy this morning?"

"Can't a man switch from decaf to regular without a hassle?"

"Sorry, Chief."

"Oh, and by the by, the cast of that old television show, 'Friends', will be in this morning for an exclusive interview about their new feature film, 'Still Friends', and they're bringing the monkey."

"I thought you hated monkeys!"

"Well, I do! But editors sometimes have to make sacrifices to sell a few papers!"

***

Lois shook her head as she bundled her daughter up for the flight to Metropolis, which was ready to depart as soon as the flighteur got back from the accident scene. The little girl was almost two, and had light brown hair and dark eyes, like her mother when she was that age. "Almost ready," Lois muttered as her finger wedged in the zipper of the Elsie's blue and red jacket.

As soon as her husband returned, they were off.

***

"Rachel...may I call you Rachel?" James asked excitedly.

"Sure," Rachel Green replied, patting her tightly permed black hair.

Jimmy was in love. "Rachel...are you excited about your new feature film? It'll be out in theaters in a few weeks."

"Of course I'm exited," Rachel replied. "My husband Ross and I shared some very intimate scenes together, but the movie is rated so low...grrr...that they couldn't allow those scenes in the movie...yeah, darn, I know..."

Monica and Phoebe were discussing new fashion styles with Angela, an employee of the Daily Planet, and Ross was demonstrating to Perry how to add *just* the right amount of hairspray to his already hairsprayed hair. Chandler and Joey were scoping out cute girls.

Jimmy gulped. "You're married?" he asked Rachel, disappointed.

Ross heard that, and hurried over to his wife. "Yes, Rach and I are married and...VERY much in love."

Rachel rolled her eyes. "Yeah, whatever. Ross?"

"Yes sweetie?"

"Where's the monkey?"

"What monkey? Oh THAT monkey!" His face turned white. "Oh my gosh! HAS ANYONE SEEN MARCEL?"

Everyone in the newsroom looked up. Ross started going around the newsroom yelling Marcel's name. A few people joined in. At that moment, there was a gasp. "Look!" someone cried. "It's Superman!"

Everyone turned to look at the window. Superman flew down, carrying Lois and Elsie. A few people called out "hi!" and one or two people even clapped. Perry ran over to them as they landed.

"Hi Perry," Clark/Superman said, smiling.

Lois set Elsie down and hugged Perry. Lois and Clark shook hands with Jimmy, Rachel, Ross, Chandler, Joey, Monica, and Phoebe. Joey pathetically attempted to hit on Lois, but she glared at him and he turned away, sulking.

"It's been too long, you two!" Perry said. "What? Do you think you can just quit your jobs and never show your faces around here again?"

Lois and Clark laughed. Suddenly, Lois said, "Where's Elsie?"

"Elsie!?" Lois called. Clark used his x-ray vision to find his daughter. Lois watched as he did this, and when the look on his face suddenly turned from worry to amusement, Lois demanded to know what was so funny.

"Elsie," said Clark. "Is in Perry's office, sitting on the couch, petting a monkey."

"Marcel!!" Ross cried.

"A monkey?" Lois asked.

"My monkey," said Ross.

"Why do you have a monkey?" Lois said.

"Because he's in our new movie and he's helping us promote the film!" Ross said, running in to Perry's office to retrieve Marcel.

***

After the Friends left, Jimmy went to work on some story. Perry went into his office to listen to some Beatles CDs. Angela got sick and went home. And Lois, Clark, and Elsie were standing in the middle of the newsroom, very very bored.

"Dada?" Elsie said.

"Yes, Elsie?"

"Wanna go home," she said, in her almost-two-year-old voice. Clark picked her up. "You do, huh? Well, then, let's go!" He picked up Lois and Elsie and they flew home (which was, at the moment, Washington).

***

Elsie was down for her nap, and Lois and Clark sat on the couch, clearly exhausted (although neither was sure exactly why). Clark picked up the TV remote and started flipping through channels. "Talk show...the Dating Game...a Full House re-run...oh, it's the episode where Michelle learns to ride a bike!...boring sitcom...whoa, that show's STILL ON???...boring...Seinfeld..."

Finally, they decided on The X-Files and prepared to watch a very scary episode. When it was over, they kissed for awhile, shared a chocolate bunny leftover from Easter, and proceeded to go to bed.

And that, is where I predict L&C will be in 1999!!! (in my world).

THE END
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Thanks, again, Molly! You know we all *love* your fanfics! And as for all you peoples out there, *please* don't forget that you can send in a fanfic for The Fanfic Side! The address to send to is Scardno007@aol.com. Thanks!
-Rachel :)