Title: The Reefside Diaries
Rating: G (rating may change in later chapters)
Fandom:Smallville/Dino Thunder
Claim:Smallville (General Series)
Pairings: some Clark/Lana, mentions of Lex/Lana and hints at future Tommy/Lana
Warnings: Spoilers through Blue (Smallville) and the Dino Thunder series in general.
Disclaimer/Claimer: I don't own Smallville or Power Rangers Dino Thunder. If I did, I would be so freakin' rich.
Prompt: Mission Insane Challenge -Crossovers table: 06 Power Rangers Dino Thunder
Summary:Lana leaves Smallville again and soon relocates to Reefside, California. This is her diary.

Day 1

Clark,

I don't know how long you've been gone, but I'm gone. I don't think I should be in Smallville right now. We both know I have some issues to work on and as much as I want to stay with you, I think it would be better for the both of us if I were somewhere else. I don't know when I'll be back, or if I'll be back. Please don't come looking for me. I need to do this Clark, or I'll never be the woman I want to be. What I want for you is for you to be happy and to use your gifts to help people. Be the hero Chloe and I know you are.

Goodbye, Clark.

Love always,

Lana

I left Clark today. It's funny to write it, because he isn't even there right now. He's searching for Kara. I hope he finds her, but not yet. I want to be long gone by the time he gets back. I'm the last thing he needs, and in a way he's the last thing I need. Every time I look at him, it's like I remember everything Lex has done. I know I need to let go, but I don't think I can do it with Clark. I need to do this on my own.

Day 4

It's been a few days now and no sign of Clark. If he found Kara, I hope he's not looking for me. I hope we can be together again someday, but for now he needs to let me go. We need to let each other go. It hurts to know I might never see him again, but I have to leave.

I found a good amount of land in California, a place called Reefside. I think it's perfect. It's close to the beach, but not close enough to be very developed. It's almost like a sea-side Smallville. I hope they'll have a place I can ride.

Day 6

I'm on my way to Reefside. I thought I'd drive instead of fly, just in case Clark has been looking for me at the airport. I wonder what he's doing right now.

I hope I can do this. It's really hard not to turn back, but I need to do this.

Day 7

I called him today. He didn't answer. I don't know if I should be glad, disappointed or worried. He normally answers right away. I almost called Chloe to ask if she's heard from him. I hope nothing happened to him.

Day 9

Reefside is bigger than I expected, but I would still compare it more to Smallville than Metropolis. It's going to take some getting used to, but I think I'm going to like it here. The house on my new property reminds me of Aunt Nell's old place. I think I'll call her tomorrow to let her know I'm okay.

Day 10

I miss Clark.

Day 12

I found out I have a neighbor. I don't know much about him, only that he teaches science at a local high school. I wonder why he would live out here all by himself. He must be one of those grumpy old men who love to give detention. I don't think he's a neighbor I want to know.

Day 14

I was wrong about my neighbor. He's not very old at all. I've only seen him at a distance, but he might be the hottest guy I've ever seen. So why is he living alone in the middle of nowhere? I have to find out more about him.

Day 16

Hayley: Lana Lang?

Lana: Who are you? How do you know my name?

Hayley: I'm Hayley, the owner of Cyberspace, and I like to know a little about my customers. So you just moved here?

Lana: ...nods From Smallville, Kansas.

Hayley: Smallville?

Lana: It's about three hours from Metropolis.

Hayley: Why would a girl like you live in a place called Smallville?

Lana: A girl like me?

Hayley: Word is you're a millionaire.

Lana: I hate to burst your bubble, but everything I have came from my ex-husband.

Hayley: So you were married to a millionaire.

Lana: I don't want to talk about it. I came here to get away from him.

Hayley: I understand. So what can I get you?

I stumbled onto the Reefside equivalent to the Talon, Cyberspace Cafe. It's owned by a woman named Hayley Ziktor, who apparently already knows me, though I'm not sure how. It seems like it's a pretty popular place for students here. I might try to get a job there.

I passed my hot neighbor when I left. I think he and Hayley are friends. I'll have to ask her about him.

Day 20

I finally found a place to ride. I guess most people here prefer surfing. I still haven't asked Hayley about my neighbor. I guess I'm hoping she'll bring it up.

Day 23

Hayley: Aren't you going to answer your phone?

Lana: No, I can't. I should change my number.

Hayley: Who is it? The millionaire ex?

Lana: shakes head A close friend of mine...or she used to be.

Hayley: Used to be?

Lana: ...I have some issues I'm trying to work out...and I don't know that talking to her would be a good idea right now.

Tommy: Hey.

Hayley: Hey, Tommy. I was just talking with your new neighbor. Have you met?

Tommy: ...no, we haven't.

Clark called me today. I thought it was Chloe until I listened to the voicemail. He lost his phone. He wants me to come back. It's not surprising, but I shouldn't. I have to change my number before he leaves me another message.

Hayley introduced me to my hot neighbor. Dr. Tommy Oliver. He looks even better up close, especially when he smiles. We didn't talk very long, but I like him already. The students really seem to like him. I think the girl who plays at Cyberspace has a crush on him. Not that I could blame her.

Day 26

I changed my number. No more calls from Clark. I should probably delete his number, too.

I've been spending a lot of my time at Cyberspace. Kira's music is starting to grow on me. I was wrong about her. She has a crush on the guy who took my job opportunity. I think his name is Trent. Tommy comes to watch her play. He seems to have a special relationship with her and her friends Conner and Ethan. It's strange, but I guess it's explainable. They're all in his class and they hang out at his friend's cafe. I guess I'm still used to all the weird things that happen in Smallville. I definitely want to get to know Tommy better.