So, some more well loved bits from the Pilot here. What did you think?

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Nice to see that Lois didn't fall for Claude this time -- and that she's saving herself for Clark. Now she just needs to figure out that he's already head over heels for her.

Hmmmm. This sounds familiar. Where have I heard of another man doing this to another woman (or in his case, *him* doing the running off to protect her)? I never noticed that before with this line. Pure coincidence, I'm sure... but the parallels are freaky.

I like this argument better than canon's, even though I love Lois's 3 Rules. This seems more appropriate.

Wow, Clark, how are those size 10s of your's tasting about now? (i.e. open mouth, insert foot)

Ooooh. Interesting development. Not surprising knowing what she does about Clark, but does that mean that she didn't lose Paul (and her story) to her roommate/rival Linda King, either?

Because she threw herself into his arms? Because she wanted to say 'yes'? I only wish she had said 'no' to Luthor.

Um... Lois? Do you WANT to convince him not to become Superman at this juncture?

Darn! I was hoping that she didn't let him distract her from the interview with his schlock. Too bad she just didn't step away from his kiss. Ugh! How would've rejecting Lex at this juncture changed their future? Would Luthor have taken it as a personal affront? Would it have doubled his efforts?

Um... if Clark was just outside her window and Lex looked up at her window, wouldn't he have seen Clark? Or was this supposed to be after Clark flew off?

Poor Clark and Lois giving him such mixed messages. What's Lois going to confess if they end up tied together at the Messenger Hangar if she didn't make a horrible mistake with Claude?

Not having Claude in her life will make Lois a much happier person!

Yes, but it used to make things interesting, too. I mean, the epic battle of Clark against Lois' emotional baggage was the driving force of a good part of the series (as it is of many interesting stories here). KK has changed dramatically the scenario (ruling out Lex, too), which means she'll have to find out how to bring back the challenge in their relationship

Wow, KK, great part ...

And some really interesting developments--Lois not being hurt by Claude (and not really investing in any other relationships). And, the fact that Lois has not been completely intimate with anyone. BIG changes...she has a lot less emotional baggage.

Add to that the fact that she knows she's in love with Clark--and isn't fighting that like she did in the series. That's been so big, too.

Since all these obstacles are out of the way, really looking forward to how you bring them together. And, like Virginia mentioned, really curious about the moments in the Messanger Hanger now (if that part makes it into your story ).

Awesome job,
Laura

Lois without her sexual past is a different person. Time traveling older Lois set a lot of things in motion that changed the character of the person Lois grew up to be. Lois is over-thinking every step with Clark, convinced she knows what Original Lois would or would not have done. But she can't know that - this Lois has a completely different frame of reference than OL, not just about Clark, but about everything in life, so she's not in the same position to make that determination. Oh, the problems of time travel paradoxes!

Another great part. I can't to read the next one.

That might take her a while

Yeah. Very coincidental.

Lois three rules are a great plot point, but I couldn't really use them in this story ... instead we get her list of three 'things' she is waiting for.

Tee Hee. Seems that both Lois and Clark let jealousy rule their mouths sometimes, and what comes out ... is not good.

Coincidentally enough ... read the next chapter.

LOL. The confusing way this conversation has gone ... I don't think Clark is going to take those words that seriously.

Hmmm, interesting questions. I guess it could all depend on whether you think that Lex truly did love Lois - therefore he is seriously attracted to her already, or Miranda's perfume did something to him, therefore he was just 'using' her at this moment.

The movement that Lois saw was Clark flying off. Lex didn't see anything.

I'm pretty sure that everyone is waiting to see what I do with that particular scene...

Oh yes.

Oh there's going to be a challenge, believe me. By the end of this story Clark is going to have two ideas in his head about Lois. One is right, one is wrong! But they will both affect their relationship.

She does.

Oh yes. She's still fighting, but not against falling in love. She's fighting against her instincts to 'be' with Clark, to tell him everything.

Oh it does.

Thanks

She is.

*nods* Unfortunately Lois has not realised this, and she's still trying her best to second guess everything and to live OLs life.

It's coming soon.

Wait-does that mean this story has an open ending? How many parts are there in the Destiny series?

(O.T.: I would have written "how many parts there are in...", but my English grammar doesn't agree, and I'm not going to argue)

I'd kind of say that it's an open ending. The Pilot episode will be complete, THIS story will be complete, but the romance between Lois and Clark will NOT be complete.

I currently have two more stories planned fairly seriously (with two further ones that are 'possible' after that).