Rated: PG or K+

Genre: General/Sci-fi

Summary: Lois is kidnapped by Tempus and stranded in 1994. Problem is… she's seven months pregnant. She's going to need all the super help she can get, but how will this affect her future relationship with Clark?

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters of Lois and Clark, but if I did, Superman would be my personal pilot.

A/N: Hi! I'm so happy to finally write this Lois and Clark story. I had this idea for years and I wasn't sure how to approach it until I sat down and the words just started coming to me. I always thought about how Clark would react if he were to come face-to-face with a married and pregnant Lois and he didn't even know it was him she was with. Since seasons 2-4 had Tempus involved, it was only fair that season 1 got some Tempus love too. This is set between Fly Hard and Barbarians at the Planet. Reviews are greatly appreciated and welcomed as well as constructive criticism. I hope you all enjoy!!!

Blast to the Past

By: Erik'sTrueAngel

Chapter 1

Stirring the tomato sauce gently, Lois waited a couple seconds before turning off the stove. So far the sauce looked perfect and she was relieved she didn't burn it like the hundred times before that. Taking a spoon, she dipped it in the saucepan to sample a taste. Perfect. The sauce survived as did the spaghetti… Her nose suddenly scrunched up. Something was burning.

"Oh no!" Lois cried, completely forgetting the crescent rolls in the oven. Quickly grabbing a cooking glove, she opened the oven and groaned as she removed the baking tray. The ends were all blackened to a crisp. "It has to be something," she muttered, glaring at the rolls.

A soft giggle reached her ears and she turned around to look at her two-year-old son. The toddler gave her a wide, toothy grin. "Is dinner rwuined?" he innocently asked.

Lois sighed. "Not entirely."

"Aw, honey. You'll get it."

Lois sent her husband a cold look as he swooped in, picked up their squealing child, and gave her his patented charming smile. "Takes practice. That's all."

"Yeah, yeah. And I have yet to succeed after all these years. Guess there's no chance of you saving these rolls, huh?"

"Well…" Clark pulled another can from behind. "I stopped after the bank robbery."

"You sure you're not psychic? Well, go and do your thing flyboy. Me and your children are starving!"

Clark grinned and gave her a quick kiss on the lips before handing off their son in her arms. "How were the little guys today?" He proceeded to peel the container and arrange the dough at super speed.

Lois laid her hand on her bulging stomach. "I think Lara and Clark were having a contest to see who can bring Mommy to her feet."

"Aw." Clark lowered his glasses and immediately the rolls were cooking. "I guess they're just eager to meet the world."

"Well, I wish they would tone down their eagerness. These are super babies and I'm not invulnerable."

The crescent rolls were finished. Lois looked over him and frowned. "Golden brown too. Show off."

The little boy in her arms buried his face in his mother's shoulder and giggled. "Come on Jordan. Let's get you in your chair." Going through the kitchen's double doors, Lois walked to the table and secured Jordan in his booster seat. She then went ahead and lowered herself into her chair as her husband carried out their dinner.

"Everything go okay with the bank robbery?" Even after three years of marriage it still amazed Lois how a conversation about a bank robbery can be so casual. Like talking about work or paying taxes. Then again, when your husband is a superhero, even the strangest topics seem normal to discuss with your spouse.

"Yeah. Swooped in, got the bad guys and the police took them into custody. Luckily no one was hurt."

"And now?"

"A break to eat with my family." Clark grinned and scooped up the spaghetti for his plate and his son's. "Did you finish your article?"

Lois swallowed and rolled her eyes. "The museum's fundraiser was a great success. Blah blah blah. I can't believe Perry stuck me with puff pieces. There could be a really juicy scandal cooking up and I'm going to miss my shot at a Pulitzer because I'm pregnant. Jeez, it's not like I'm ready to pop them out yet."

"Yeah but Dr. Klein did suggest you take it easy," Clark pointed out.

Her hazel eyes narrowed at him. "Did you say something to Perry?"

"Uh…" Clark sheepishly looked away. "I might have mentioned something when he asked me about your last doctor's appointment."

"Clark!"

"I agree with Dr. Klein. Lois, we're not exactly having—" He stopped and glanced at Jordan who was watching his parents with interest. "You know. I don't want you to take any risks in chance something should happen."

"I understand. We've been monitoring the babies very closely and nothing has happened."

"Yet," he corrected. "Hon, we don't have the best track record in the world. Anything could happen."

"True." She sighed, thinking of all the past situations that they wound up in or that found them. "But I think you and Dr. Klein are being too overprotective."

"Better safe than sorry," he said.

"Yup!" Jordan chimed with a swing of his legs. Lois and Clark looked at each other and laughed.

When dinner was done, the parents cleaned up while Jordan was in the family room playing with his toys. Clark constantly kept his eye on their son with a little help from his X-ray vision. Lois rinsed off the plate and smirked. "I can't believe how big he's getting. Seems like only yesterday he was this tiny baby left on our doorstep."

"I know."

A couple years ago a baby had been placed in Clark's old crib with a note saying this child was theirs. Instantly, the young couple fell in love with the infant, but like any good reporter, they both were curious where he came from. It didn't take long for them to uncover the information, although it was both sad and happy at the same time.

Ten months back Smallville and Metropolis was invaded by the New Kryptonians. Lord Nor was hell-bent on destroying Kal-El, his rival to the throne. When Clark had left with Ching and Zara to confront Nor, the power-hungry Kryptonian and his followers landed on Earth and began a siege. Fortunately, Clark was able to defeat Nor and the Kryptonians left in peace; however, Nor's men did leave both locations in turmoil. Businesses and homes were destroyed and people's lives were changed, some for the worst. There were reports of women raped, but there was nothing the police could do. Not when the guilty were aliens and were gone for good. Superman did what he could to help the victimized women and repair all the damage the Kryptonians caused. It took time, but the world eventually overcame the invasion. People were able to return back to their normal lives.

But not all.

Jordan's mother had been a victim. She was a young girl, no older than twenty, and she was terrified. She wasn't ready to be a mother, let alone to one who was half-Kryptonian. Living in Metropolis, she knew that Lane and Kent were close friends with Superman. If anyone would know how to raise a super baby, then they were the likely candidates. So after giving birth, she wrapped her son in a blanket with the 'S' insignia, knowing the couple would recognize the importance of this child. She had been standing on the front porch, ready to ring the doorbell, but… she was scared they might turn her away. It wasn't until an elderly man in old-fashioned clothing appeared and told her he was a close friend of the Kents and would happily hand the infant to them.

There had been something about him that she felt she could trust him, despite his unusual speech. So she gave the baby to him and watched him go inside the brownstone.

The girl was close to tears when Lois and Clark found her. She thought they were there to return her son or get her arrested. Far from it in fact. Instead, they couldn't help but be grateful. They assured the girl that he would be well taken care of and loved and that Superman would be around to help him if he developed any powers. They even offered her to visit whenever she wanted. The girl declined feeling it was better this way. But it wasn't legal and with a little help from "Superman," Lois and Clark were able to have the proper documentation to make the adoption legit.

Thus, Jordan Eli Kent was officially part of the family.

His name had been Lois' idea. She thought the baby should be named after Clark's birth father since he was responsible for sending Clark into her life. And not only was Clark a miracle, but so was this child. Hence Jor-El was Jordan Eli.

And it meant that it was possible for a Kryptonian and a human to conceive.

So the chances of Lois and Clark getting pregnant were real. Dr. Klein was wrong in his analysis, which was great news for the married couple. It took some time but Lois eventually got pregnant. At last, the family they've always wanted was finally in their grasp. For once, Fate was smiling down upon them. First, Jordan. Now, the baby.

Although, it sounded like Jordan's mother had a normal pregnancy, the couple was anxious either way. Lois knew her regular doctor wouldn't do so the logical person was the only expert on Kryptonian biology: Dr. Bernard Klein.

Of course, Clark was somewhat apprehensive revealing his identity to the scientist. The last time he told his secret to was his father-in-law and the knowledge had been too much that the memory got wiped-out. If someone in the family couldn't handle it, then what were the odds that someone else would? To his surprise, Dr. Klein took it very well. If anything, the older man was almost giddy to be entrusted with the news. He had his suspicions about the Man of Steel's secret identity; first, with the scandal that Superman was having an affair with Lois Lane, and the second, when he was asking about whether or not he could have children. Dr. Klein never asked to confirm his theory since it was Superman's private business, and if the hero wanted to share his secret, then it was up to him.

Dr. Klein was also very apologetic about his miscalculations on Superman's fertility. He would apologize every time they came in for a check-up that after the millionth time, they assured him there were no hard feelings.

But there was one problem. Dr. Klein had no experience in dealing with pregnant women. It was fortunate that Carolyn, the very pretty and young scientist who thought he was a God, had experience in that field. Entrusting Clark's secret to Dr. Klein's wife did require a lot of talking between the couple before they agreed they would tell her. The Kents were anxious, which was to be expected, since they didn't know Carolyn all that well. Like her husband, she took the news in stride and was eager to help Lois and the baby.

Lois' pregnancy started off pretty normal. The morning sickness was excruciating to her, but once that faded some interesting symptoms occurred. For one, Lois' body temperature rose. Mistaken it as a high fever, Clark rushed Lois to see Dr. Klein. The scientist ran some tests and told the worried couple they had nothing to worry about. The growing fetus was all right and that Lois' body was only adapting to accommodate a Kryptonian. The temperature increase was minor and barely noticeable unless someone was to hug Lois. Thankfully, it was during the winter and with warmer clothes on no one seemed to notice a difference.

Then, like her husband, her body was reacting to sunlight the way his did. It irritated the Hell out of her since she couldn't sleep in no matter what. Once the first rays touched her, Lois was wide awake and ready to go. As a result, the mild-mannered reporter took his wife's threats in good stride, appeasing her by flying out whenever her cravings were ignited. He was just too happy that the woman of his dreams was carrying his child. Everything he had always wanted, but thought he could never have, were finally within his grasp. At last, Clark Kent felt like he truly belonged.

Then when Lois entered her second trimester, she began to put on extra weight. More so than what was needed in her third month. Yet, the reason became clear soon after.

They weren't having one child, but two. Lois nearly fell over when Dr. Klein told her and Clark was speechless. Twins?! They were struggling with a one-year-old, and on top of that, they had two more on the way?

Lois freaking out was an understatement. She was so worried about Jordan and messing things up that she was constantly double-guessing herself and obsessing over every little thing. It took her a while to adjust to motherhood, but Lois still had her doubts on her parenting skills. With another baby, she felt she could handle it. But twins? Her anxiety went up and Clark had a difficult time talking her down. On the other hand, Clark was thrilled once he got over his shock. Not to say Lois wasn't, she was, but he swallowed the news quite well. Clark was a natural father like Lois predicted he would be. He always spent time with his son, unless he had to save the world. The only stipulation was Clark made sure he was around for bedtime every night. He was absolutely adamant to help Lois get Jordan ready for bed and to read him a story. Even when Jordan was still an infant, Clark read to him so he would know his voice.

His only fears were his alter ego would force him to miss out on the important stuff and he would be a stranger to his children. Lois thought he was being ridiculous. She knew there would be a time when Clark wouldn't be able to be around for everything and that's his responsibility as Superman. Their children would understand, maybe not every time, but they would know that their father loves them no matter what. Clark wished he had his wife's faith, yet his self-doubts continued to bother him.

But one thing that was for certain, their love for their family. No disaster of any proportion could tear them apart. Together, they were stronger than Superman's abilities combined.

Later that night after they made love, Lois curled up in his arms and fell asleep. Clark couldn't help but smile as he listened to his wife's deep breathing. They had gone through so much just to end up like this. He didn't want to think what might have happened if they let their troubles get in the way. He thanked his lucky stars that neither one of them gave up on the other. They were a team through and through. And nothing was going to change that.

xxXXxx

"Lois, where's the 'Missing Dog Finds Family' piece?"

"I'm almost done Chief!" she yelled back, quickly typing up the end.

"Good. Now, Kent, how are the city's Council bribery charges going?"

"So far, Waters isn't fessing up, but I have a hunch he will eventually cave in once the rest of the council testifies that he tried to get other council members to go along with the sludge deal."

Perry nodded from his doorway. "Stay on it. I want to know when he cracks and if he'll resign."

"Sure thing Chief," Clark said.

"This is what I'm talking about," Lois complained once their boss was out of earshot.

"What is?"

She gave her husband a pointed look. "You got the bribing of the council and I'm stuck with family pet for five years finally finds home. This is practically an insult to the Lane name."

"Honey, like I told you, it's only temporary." He got up and began to rub her shoulders. "C'mon. I bet it has to be a nice break. You're not constantly stuck on one story, you get three times the bylines, and you're not in danger—"

"Okay, I get your point. But I miss the action and working with you…" her voice trailed off.

"Nice try, honey, but you're not coming to court with me."

"Clark!" Lois whined, batting her lashes and pouting. "Just this one time. I'll be really quiet. I won't even ask any questions or butt in or—"

He raised his brow at her. "Lois."

"Fine!" She threw her hands up. "I give. Can't blame me for trying."

Clark kissed the top of her head. "If it means anything, I miss working with you too. It's not the same with my partner by my side."

"Yeah, yeah. I bet you're really loving the fact that I'm not in harm's way too."

"A little," he confessed, sending her a bright smile. "At least I don't have to worry about you going off to God knows where's on some crazy tip."

She playfully punched his arm. "All right. I'm going to pick up Jordan and head home. Take it easy." Then in a lower voice, she whispered, "And be careful if you know who is needed."

"I will and he will," Clark promised, bending down to give her a kiss. "If you need anything, call me."

"Yup. Now go get that corrupted councilman!" Lois regretfully watched him leave, sighing. "Let's get your brother guys." In response, the twins kicked hard. She grimaced. "This is the one thing I'm not going to miss," she muttered.

Since Jordan hadn't displayed any super qualities, Lois and Clark figured it was safe to ask Perry's wife, Alice, to babysit him while they were at worked. Ever since Alice had answered Perry's personal ad, the two decided to give their relationship another go. The reconciliation worked and they remarried a year ago.

Second chances really do work, Lois thought, also thinking about her parents and how they were living with each other again. The prospect of another wedding between them was still too soon. But Sam and Ellen Lane were happy with the way things were and nobody wanted to jinx that.

Getting off the elevator to the parking garage, Lois whipped out her cell and dialed the Whites. "Hi Alice! Lois. I'm leaving now to get Jordan so I'll be there in a few minutes. Okay, thank you so much. Bye!"

She reached her Cherokee and was about to unlock the door when she was grabbed from behind. Then everything went dark.

TBC…