Disclaimer: I don't own Smallville. If I did, do you really think we'd have to endure all those years of all that you-know-what? ;) :P

Summary: Lois and Clark are engaged and an engagement gift from Zatanna sends them on a different sort of time-travel adventure…

Tagline: A trip down memory lane was never like this…

Pairing: Clois… I think that goes without saying. ;)

A/N: All right, it's finally August 18, 2010 and as promised, I'm going to start posting the highly anticipated, Switch. It has been split up into a prologue, 9 chapters, and an epilogue. As of right now, I'm not sure on the updating schedule, but as soon as I figure one out, I will let all of you know.

The amazing poster was made by Jovi (RPK_Jovi) and the spectacular trailer was made by Becca (rebecavaldez). Make sure you give them lots of love for their hard work. 8-) (Both of these can be seen in my profile page).

I think most of you know about this next announcement, but for those of you who don't know, I'll just reiterate – I'm also a pretty big fan of ABC's Castle and have started writing a fanfiction for it. It's going to be called Habeas Corpses. It's nowhere near done, but once it is I'll start posting it here. :)

Okay, enough with my rambling… it's time for the story. Without further adieu, I give you –Switch.

Switch

Prologue

"Come on, Lois! We're gonna be late!," Clark called up the stairs.

"How can we be late when you can get us there in two seconds?," Lois appeared at the top of the stairs. Clark stopped and stared, his eyes traveled up her long sky-blue dress. It accentuated all her curves perfectly. Her hair was down and curled on top of her shoulders. She saw Clark was staring and smiled, "I can take it by the look on your face that I look okay?"

"As usual, Lois… you're perfect," Clark took her hand as she reached him, "How about me?"

Lois looked him over. He looked gorgeous in his tux, "Eh, you could use one improvement. Something's missing."

"Yeah?," Clark asked, looking down at himself. He thought he looked okay, "What's missing?"

"My lips," Lois smiled.

"Well, we'll just have to fix that won't we?," Clark grinned and pulled her closer. Their lips brushed against each other as Lois wrapped her arms around Clark's neck. Things started heating up. Clark reluctantly pulled away, "Lois, we really are going to be late. I'm not running us there."

"I think they'll understand why we're late," Lois kept her arms snaked around Clark's neck and tilted her head to the side.

"True, but everybody put so much work into this party, Lois," Clark said, "It's not often that all of us can get together all at one time."

Lois let her arms fall from around Clark's neck to his chest, "Yeah, you're right. And how tacky would it be for us to be late for our own engagement party?"

"Exactly," Clark smiled and enclosed her hand in his. Her diamond ring sparkled in the light, "Just think… in one more month you'll be Mrs. Clark Kent."

"And you'll be Mr. Lois Lane," Lois returned the smile, "Now let's go. I can't wait to see the presents they got us." She yanked his arm and pulled him to the truck. Clark gallantly opened the door for Lois. She rolled her eyes and hopped in as he came around the other side and in a few moments they were on their way.

"What made the league decide to have the party at The Talon?," Lois asked as she pulled the satin blue wrap higher on her shoulders.

"They thought it would be a nice change of pace from Watchtower," Clark replied, "Plus, it'll give you an endless supply of coffee."

"Good choice," Lois said, "It's too bad your mom couldn't come out for the party."

"Yeah, but she's coming in next week to help us prepare for the wedding," Clark said, "I can't wait to see her again. I wish I had more time to visit her in DC."

"You can make more time, Smallville," Lois told him, "You're not the only one patrolling the streets, you know. Take a night off and let J'onn, Ollie, or even Kara cover for you while you visit Mom."

"I'll do that," Clark nodded.

"But… after the honeymoon, right?," Lois turned to him.

"Of course," Clark reassured her with a smile. He parked the truck and took his key out of the ignition, "We're here."

"Smallville," Lois put her hand on his leg, "Before we go in, I should tell you…"

"What, Lois?," Clark furrowed his brows, "Is something wrong?"

"No," Lois shook her head, "Nothing's wrong, but I thought I should warn you about another guest at our party."

"Did you get Mom to come after all?," Clark looked hopeful.

"I didn't get Mom to come, Clark," Lois said, "But Lana is here."

"Lana?," Clark was confused, "But the kryptonite…?"

"Is completely out of her system," Lois answered his question before he could get it out, "She's back to her normal self, sans any superpowers or meteor rock. Oliver was able to help with his resources at Queen Industries."

"When did all this happen? And when'd you even see her to invite her?" Clark asked.

"A few days after we got engaged, you were off somewhere pulling off a save on a mission with AC," Lois started to explain, "She came by the house looking for you to tell you that the kryptonite was completely gone and she was back to normal."

"Was she surprised to see you answer the door?," Clark wondered.

"No," Lois shook her head, "She wasn't actually. Besides to tell you she was back to her old self, she came by to tell you that she saw our engagement announcement in the Planet. She wanted to stop by to give her congratulations and that she was genuinely happy for us."

"I'm glad to hear it," Clark said, "Now come on, we're already a few minutes late."

"In a second," Lois stopped him from getting out of the truck once again, "She told me one other thing that confused me a bit."

"What's that?," Clark raised his eyebrows.

"She said, 'I told him that the best ones always started that way'," Lois quoted Lana, "What did she mean by that?"

Clark smiled at the memory, "Just an old conversation Lana and I had after I first met you."

"You two were talking about me?," Lois asked.

"Maybe," Clark smirked. He leaned over and gave her a chaste kiss on the lips, "Now come on. Let's go inside before they decide to take all of our presents back."

"That's not happening," Lois whipped open the door. Clark laughed and walked with his fiancée inside arm-in-arm.

"Well, look who decided to show up to their own engagement party," Perry greeted them.

"Sorry we're late, Chief, we got caught up in something," Clark apologized.

"Each other?," Perry gave him a look and patted Clark on the back, "Understandable… the presents will come out shortly. Congratulations, you two. You guys should go mix and mingle."

"Thanks, Perry," Lois thanked him, "Come on, Smallville. Let's get some cake before Bart eats it all."

"I resent that, gorgeous," Bart popped up behind them.

"You didn't eat all the cake did you, Bart?," Clark asked.

"No," Bart shook his head, "The big green bean thought ahead and got me my own cake. He figured you guys would be later and wanted to make sure you got something to eat."

"You eat your whole cake already?," Lois asked with an amused expression.

"Naturally," Bart smirked, "Go have some of yours. I had a few slices after I finished mine. It's muy delicioso." Bart walked away with a wink to Lois.

"He's still on that Spanish kick, I see," Lois laughed, "Cute kid."

Lois and Clark turned around when they heard their names, "Clark! Lois! Hey, over here!"

"Lana," Lois greeted her first, "I'm glad you could make it."

"I wouldn't miss this for the world," Lana smiled.

"Don't just stand there, come here!," Lois embraced the other brunette in a hug. Lana came out of the hug and looked to Clark. She seemed hesitant and unsure what to do. He smiled and gave her a hug, "Good to see you, Lana."

"I'm so happy for you two," Lana was genuine, "It took you guys long enough. I saw it at the very beginning."

"Was that the comment you made to him about me?," Lois asked.

"Yup," Lana nodded.

"So what was the way the best ones start out?," Lois folded her arms.

"The way you two did," Lana simply said, "Could you two stay right here? I'll be right back. I want you to meet my boyfriend."

"Sure, we'll be glad to meet him," Lois nodded and watched the brunette head off in the opposite direction. She turned to Clark, "That wasn't as awkward as I thought it would be."

"I'm glad," Clark said, "I just wish that the other person who knew we would be together could be here."

"Me too," Lois looked down, thinking about Jimmy. Clark grabbed her hand and gave her a small smile, then kissed her forehead.

"Clark, Lois, this is my boyfriend," Lana came back, presenting the man by her side.

"Pete?," Clark broke out in a huge grin and hugged his long lost friend, patting him on the back with great force.

"Easy, man, we're not all made of steel," Pete patted Clark on the back with a smile.

"You and Pete?," Clark looked between the two of them, "That's wonderful."

"Yeah, Lana and I caught up a little while ago in Wichita," Pete explained. He turned to look at Lois, "And this must be your lovely bride-to-be… Lois Lane."

"That'd be me," Lois smiled, "Wonderful to finally meet Smallville's best friend from high school."

"The pleasure is all mine, Lois," Pete smiled and held out his hand. Lois waved it off and gave him a kiss on the cheek.

"Everybody!," Oliver was standing on the counter, gently tapping his fork on his wine glass to get everyone's attention. He spoke into the microphone, "Could I have your attention for just a moment? I think it'd be appropriate to have some speeches before we hand out the presents."

"You're just stalling, Ollie," Lois yelled up at him.

"Only because Dinah's not back from getting our present yet," Oliver replied, "Who'd like to be the first to give a speech about this lovely couple?"

"I would!," Lana raised her hand and made her way over to the counter. Victor and AC helped her up to join Oliver on the counter. He handed Lana the microphone and jumped off the counter, "Clark? Lois? Could you come a little closer, please?"

Everybody made way for the couple to reach the counter. Clark had his arm around Lois' shoulder and she had hers around his waist. They both looked up at Lana as she started, "As many of you know, Clark and I used to be a couple. We were happy in our own way, but we were always trying to make it work. When I look at Lois and Clark, I see Clark happier than I've ever seen him before – and with them, everything just clicks. They complete each other, they balance each other out. They're soul mates and I couldn't be happier for them if I tried. Congratulations, you two… I wish you a long and happy marriage. Yours will be one we all will aspire to… To Lois and Clark!"

"To Lois and Clark!," everyone raised their glasses with smiles on their faces and took a sip. Clark helped her down, "Thank you, Lana."

"I meant what I said, Clark," Lana looked to Clark and then Lois, "I mean it. I wish you two all the happiness in the world."

"That goes the same for us," Lois told her. Clark gave her a small smile and gave her a gentle kiss on the cheek. Lana started to get teary-eyed and gave Clark a small smile in return. She embraced Lois in another hug, "Thank you, Lois."

"That was beautiful, Lana," Oliver took the microphone back, "Anybody else want to give it a go?"

Before anybody could volunteer, Dinah walked in with a wrapped present. Lois immediately noticed, "We can press pause on the speeches. Dinah's back! It's present time."

"You took the words right out of my mouth," Oliver stepped down. Clark and Lois sat at the couch by the staircase where all the presents were being kept. He sat down first and Lois leaned into him. It was a perfect fit.

"Our present first," Dinah smiled, "Since apparently it was the one you were waiting for."

"Thank you," Lois took the present from Dinah and set it on the small table in front of her. She looked to Clark, "Help me open it."

Clark leaned forward and did just that. The wrapping paper was off the box in two seconds flat sans any super-speed. Lois took the cover off the box and looked inside. She furrowed her brows as she took it out, "What is it?"

"They're communicators," Oliver started to explain, "Special communicators."

"For Lois and I?," Clark was a little confused.

"Yeah, but these are more specialized," Dinah cut in the explanation, "They've been engraved to have yours and Lois' initials on the side. It's for when Clark is away. You guys can talk to each other. He'll always be able to hear your voice. You'll never be apart."

"Aww, thank you, Dinah," Lois put them back in the box.

"What about me?," Oliver didn't want to be left out.

"Thanks to you too, Ollie," Clark thanked him and then joked, "You gave her another excuse to be able to talk my ear off."

Lois nudged Clark in the side which just elicited a small laugh from her future husband, "It was very sweet of you two, thank you."

"I'm next," Zatanna's voice came from behind the rest of the crowd. They made way for her. She handed the small black box to Lois, "Thanks, Zee."

"Lois," Zatanna stopped her from opening it, "It's special, don't open it until before you walk down the aisle."

"Why? Nothing is gonna jump out of it or anything, will it?," Clark was a little apprehensive.

"Not at all. It's magic," Zatanna explained, "I want all of Lois' wishes to come true on her wedding day."

"Is it like that heart's desire thing you did to Chloe and Clark two years ago?," Lois raised an accusatory eyebrow, holding up the small box.

"No, nothing like that," Zatanna shook her head, "It'll just give you what you want for your future. It's very specific though and there's a time-lock on it. You're the only one who can work it. The magic will only work up until the point before you walk down the aisle to become Clark's wife."

"Thank you, Zatanna," Clark took the box from Lois and placed it next to their other one, "It's very thoughtful."

Zatanna smiled an acceptance. Bart came up with his present, but Lois' concentration was on the little black box. She needed to know what was inside.

TBC

That's the prologue… and I think we all know that Lois is going to open that box. ;) Please review/comment and tell me what you think. I really do love reading them all and I need some inspiration to write some more Clois. I still have my Castle story, but naturally, I want to write more Clois too. ;)

Thanks to everybody who's also just reading. I appreciate you too! ;D

Clois Forever! :D