For Want of Peace and Quiet (4)
Deanlu
Supergirl is the property of DC comics and the CW. I am borrowing the characters for a little fun and storytelling. After All, what better way to show the love for hero's than to extend their adventures. In this story Lucy has returned to assist with the World Killers. Lena is aware Kara and Supergirl is one in the same. Lena is working with the DEO. Also Alex and Lena both suspect that Sam is one of the World Killers.
Lena ran hard and fast trying to reach the plummeting body before it hit the pavement. But it was in vain. The resounding explosion of pavement and force sent out a ripple of vibration causing people to fall and collapsed around her. Still Lena ran as fast as she could toward the woman who owned her heart. Toward her only home. Kara Zor-el, Supergirl laid unmoving covered in blood and dust. Lena woke with a start. Kara no longer cuddled into her side. She looked to where the sun set on the horizon Yet, she did hear the others in the nearby dressed quickly and walked into the communal area. Kara was nowhere to be found.
"Hey, good morning. Where's Kara?" Lenas asked Alex, Eliza, and Jonn. Jonn set his coffee down looking up at Lena.
"Good morning. No, Kara was not here when we woke. We are waiting to hear where she is located." Jonn stated as Alex and Eliza ate breakfast talking together. Lena was brought a plate of food along with her coffee made perfectly. She looked up to see Taimuk serving her. Taimuk bowed to Lena and walked across the room to wait for orders. Jonn watched the respectful way Taimuk treated Lena. The girl definitely knew who Lena was in relation to Kara. "Seems you have a friend here. Perhaps you can get her to talk about Kara's location." Lena ate and drank her coffee thinking. She looked toward Taimuk raising an eyebrow. Taimuk rose and walked over to her.
"How can I be of service?" Taimuk asked watching the different emotions flit across the CEO's face. Lena tapped the chair next to her as Alex and Eliza broke their conversation and watched. Jonn picked up his coffee watching closely. Taimuk sat softly and waited. She knew there would be an encounter and Kara had told her she could speak her heart.
"Do you know who I am?" Lena asked as Taimuk smiled. The type of smile that said she knew more than Lena knew.
"You are Kara's dui xiang." Taimuk stated causing several eyes to rise around the table. "She speaks of you often, especially in her sleep." Taimuk considered her next words carefully. "She has been very troubled since she arrived here." Taimuk looked up thinking as if searching for the word. "Weighed down. Her heart aches deeply. As if torn in places...fragmented. She longs to be…" Taimuk stopped suddenly looking as if she had gone a step to far. She began to rise only to have her hand grasped by the young Luthor. Lena's eyes stared deeply into Taimuk's attempting to discern what she wanted to say.
"Please, tell me." Lena pleaded with the young servant. Taimuk stared for a long moment. She had so many moments with the young Danvers girl since her arrival. Moments that she would not share with this woman. A woman who had shunned the gift offered to her repeatedly. A woman who had forgot the most important things in life. That people were more important than money and things. "Please, I have made a mess of things. I promise to make it up to her." Taimuk took a deep breath and looked toward the tower where the sun rose. She had hoped she would be the one to meditate with Kara. She knew now it would never be her.
"She is meditating at the top of the tower. None are allowed to go their when she meditates." Taimuk said looking back at Lena. Alex though interrupted the thoughts of all.
"She does this often?" Alex asked as she watched Taimuk and Lena hold each other's eyes. Taimuk spoke, but never let Lena's eyes go. 'She would welcome you.' Lena heard in her mind. Her face betrayed none of the shock she was feeling right then.
"Every morning before the sun rises she meditates for several hours. There have been moments when she has spoken in meditation. When the words break free from what she dwells on and sees. We can all hear her when it does since it echoes down from the tower. Only the Master spends time with her when she is there." Taimuk answered Alex's question best that she could. Alex thought for a moment even as Taimuk sent another message to Lena. 'Do not let her push you away. She is fragile in ways right now, but so strong in others. She needs you Lena. If you do not reach out now you will lose her. But so will all of us.' "Lena if you would follow me, I believe I can settle your concerns." Lena thought for a moment longer and nodded. She reached for her cup taking a last drink of coffee.
"I'll join you all very soon." Lena said as she began to walk with Taimuk. Alex went to rise only to have Eliza hold her back.
"No, this needs to be done. Lena must make her choice without our interference." Eliza stated as Alex fisted her hands in anger. "Alex you will get your chance to talk with Kara soon enough. Lena must be first though. Kara's heart is bleeding. It needs to begin to heal."
"But Lena made her choice. She is here with us." Alex argued back looking toward the doorway that led toward the outer courtyard and the tower. Lena and Taimuk had already crossed the courtyard. Jonn interrupted as he looked toward Eliza.
"Just because Lena is here does not mean she has made up her mind. Kara and she have always had a interesting relationship to say the least." Jonn informed Alex. "As for you and your talk with Kara it will have to wait a little longer." Jonn watched as Jaio walked across the courtyard where the rest of the students were assembled and waiting. "I think a better question for us to be worried about is why Jaio is so angry at Kara." Alex looked toward the courtyard where the students were standing with their packs.
"Perhaps, someone who cares about Kara should take on this task today? Find out from Chen and Fai what is going on with Jaio. Only if you want to." Jonn asked as he sipped his tea. Alex looked toward the tower. She wondered when things went this far off the road. She looked toward Jaio in the courtyard. The young man was definitely angry.
"I think I will join them. If Master Banyan will allow me too." Jonn watched as a servant brought a pack to her. Alex looked toward Jonn who shrugged his shoulders. "You knew. Master Banyan had already asked me to accompany them?" Alex asked as she looked pointedly at Jonn.
"Master Banyan may have suggested it." Jonn stated as Alex looked down at her wardrobe. She was dressed in her normal DEO wardrobe so it wasn't like they would have to wait on her. She nodded, grabbed the pack, and started for the courtyard.
"We will have a talk about this later Jonn." Alex stated as she joined those in the square. Eliza and Jonn stood and walked to the doorway. They watched as Alex took a place next to Chen and Fai. Master Banyan walked out to the courtyard. Master Banyan noticed Alex and smiled.
"Today's challenge shall be harder for some of you then others. You will run to the Cave of Echoes!" There was an ill at ease murmuring that ran through the students. Once there, you will enter and go to the chamber of Emeralds. There you are to select one emerald and bring it back to the courtyard by sundown." Jaio looked more than confident that he would be the first back. Other students were smiling like this would be an easy task. "Do not be deceived. Just as yesterday there are many things within these woods, seen and unseen, that can alter you from your task. Be careful. Be safe. Look to your friends for help." Jaio sneered silently. He did not need friends. Master Banyan finished and nodded toward a man that stood near a large gong. The young man struck the gong which sent a deep echo over those gathered. The students took off at a full out run even as Chen and Fai started off with Alex keeping pace.
Meanwhile at the top of the tower...
Taimuk showed Lena to Kara's point of meditation. She had explained to Lena on how to join Kara in meditation. Lena hesitated off to the side. She did not believe in this...spirituality...this...whatever it was. She believed in science. Cold hard facts. Science which you could touch, explain, and understand. Belief had betrayed her so many times that she could not understand how anyone could continue in it. You believe in Kara. Even with the betrayals. No, not betrayal. She just didn't tell you everything. Have faith in her Lena.
Lena glowered at Taimuk but moved to sit with her legs crossed in front of Kara. She let her doubts fall away. She breathed deeply allowing the air to flow in her and through her. Very gently she reached forward joining hands with Kara. A warmth and energy that she associated with Kara seemed to flow into her making it easier to focus and breath.
Stand back from who you are
Let go your fears, your worries
Surround yourself in light and warmth
Allow the light to engulf you in it's brilliance
Lena felt warm and light. She felt as if she was floating within the light.
There is a point within the light
A place where that which you seek resides
Reach forward to that point in the light
Open yourself to that point
Allow it to step forward toward you
Suddenly, Taimuk's words were gone and before Lena stood Kara Zor-El, the high lady of the House of El. Kara was robed in blue and white before Lena. She stood in a verdant green garden surrounded by a forest with so much life around her.
"Is this real?" Lena asked as Kara reached for her. Lena's hands going to her mouth in awe. The colors of the vegetation, the sweetness of the air, the gentleness of the wind, and the soft dull sounds echoed back to present a brilliant location that embraced them.
"Yes,my love. This is as real." Kara confirmed even as Lena shuddered in shock from the love in the Kryptonians voice. She now look down at the the robes that were around her. They were soft, yet breathed with the air around her. On her left shoulder the signet of the House of El and on her left wrist was a bracelet that designated her a bride of the Lady of the House of El.
"Kara, are we bonded?!" Lena asked even as Kara now pulled her forward into her arms. Kara kissed her forehead, the linked their arms.
"Come we have much to talk about." Kara led her through a garden of flowers and flowering trees to a small gazebo where refreshments were set out. Kara helped seat Lena and poured her some sparkling wine. She then took a seat across from her. "I was pleasantly surprised that you came. That you would take time to place your reservations aside and embrace your faith in me and in us. I honestly did not know what to expect with the way things have been recently. Thank you for reaffirming my faith in you." Kara reached across the table taking Lena's hand. The young Luthor squeezed the Kryptonians hand tightly.
"Kara we have come so far together. I know it's not been easy, but here is where I wish to be no matter the trials and difficulties. I am sorry." Kara placed her finger over Lena's lips.
"I know. I am here to offer you something so precious and so rare that most never find it. I am here Lena to offer you my heart. I will only give it once. So choose very wisely if you wish to care for it." Kara advised gently still holding her loves hand. Two gorgeous birds of paradise landed behind Kara on perches that Lena hadn't seen before. These two creatures are the Breeland. They are here to offer you a glimpse of our future together should you choose to be my wife. A foresight you could say of things that could possibly be one day. You may choose to see or you may accept my offer without seeing." Kara stood coming around the table and got down on one knee. "Lena Luthor, of the House of Luthor. I, Kara Zor-El, offer you my hand in marriage to protect you, love you, cherish you, place you first all the days of my life. You are my intellectual equal, you inspire creativity and curiosity when we are together, and you make me want to live again. I offer all that I am as Kara Danvers, Supergirl, and Kara Zor-El. All that I am Lena Luthor I offer to you." Kara kissed the hand of her mate and set her forehead to the top of the Lena's hand.
Lena's eyes had grown wider and wider as Kara had spoke. Now before her Supergirl, the last great daughter of the House of El knelt before her offering her everything. Lex would be in awe. Her mother would be shocked and humiliated. Kara's offer was beyond any she had ever had in her lifetime and she had, had many. Kara had proved over and over she would not run away. Even when they fought she continued to watch over Lena and care for her. They were intellectually equal as Lena had found out with Kara pointing out key changes to some of her projects before Lena knew she was Supergirl and after. They were both curious and creative. She loved the time she spent with Kara. You could say craved it like one craved water for sustenance. There was not a downside to this proposal. Yes, she knew Kara was Supergirl. She knew she was injured even had died several times, but had always come back somehow. She also knew Kara might not be able to return one day. Yet, wasn't her life just as dangerous. How many times had someone tried to kill her? How many times had she been injured or poisoned? No, life with Kara was better than life without.
Lena looked toward the Breeland. No, she would not spoil their future by glimpsing. Lena was aware of those who looked to far ahead and the consequences. Her brother had been one. She knew the future was always in motion. No man or woman had the right to see too far ahead. She looked down at Kara now who waited patiently. Waited as she always had on the sidelines taking care of Lena and accepting crumbs from the queen of the earthly world. No, no longer would Kara wait.
"Yes, Kara Zor-El. I accept your hand, your heart, and your bond for eternity. No longer will you wait in the shadows alone. All that I am, all that I have, and all that I will be is yours as my bondmate, as my wife. If you will have me, you will forever dwell within the sun of my love my sweet Kara." Kara looked up tears falling down her cheeks. "You are mine as I am yours." Lena uttered on baited breath. The youngest Luthor watched as the brilliances of the sun exploded in the smile given to her by Kara Zor-El. She would tuck this cherished moment away for all of eternity to be take out in those moments with darkness threatened them.
"YES!" Kara Zor-El shouted sweeping up Lena Luthor into her arms and spinning her around as she kissed her. "My love! My Lena!" Kara shouted as Lena laughed in joy and happiness. Lena pulled Kara's lips down to meet hers kissing her deeply. She took time to enjoy the sweet honeyed taste of Kara's lips even as that cherry tongue slipped inside her mouth joining them in ways she had never felt meditative world faded away around them as before her now sat Kara Zor-El, her bond mate.
"Kara? Did you?" Kara held before Lena the bonding bracelet she had worn in the meditative state. She offered it now to Lena waiting on pins and needles. "Everything that happened was true?"
"Yes, you have agreed and accented to be my bondmate, my wife. May I place the bracelet on your wrist?" Kara asked as she moved to kneel before Lena. Lena nodded as she offered her wrist. Kara placed the bracelet on Lena's left wrist snapping the clasp into place. Kara then reached under the edge of the mat she had sat on and pulled out a cloth bag. She opened it and pulled a ring from the bag. "So there can be no doubt on this world or any other. I repeat my proposal. Lena Luthor, of the House of Luthor. I, Kara Zor-El, offer you my hand in marriage to protect you, love you, cherish you, place you first all the days of my life. You are my intellectual equal, you inspire creativity and curiosity when we are together, and you make me want to live again. I offer all that I am as Kara Danvers, Supergirl, and Kara Zor-El. All that I am Lena Luthor I offer to you."
"As I have said before my answer is Yes." Kara reached forward slipping the ring on Lena's hand. Kara pulled Lena up hugging her tightly. "No more disappearing on me. No more leaving when we fight. We will listen to each other, work together. If we disagree, we agree to disagree until we can come to agreement. But Kara, just because we don't see things the same does not mean I do not love you and you do not love me. Stronger together." Lena reasoned with her love. Kara nodded in agreement
"Stronger together. How about we go down and get something to eat? I was up here very early this morning." Lena nods as they head down to their living quarters together. A morning meal it brought to Lena and Kara. Eliza joins them as Kara relaxes on one of the couches. Eliza sees the ring and the bracelet. She walks up to Lena first pulling her into a full body hug.
"Welcome to the family Lena. I am so happy you will be joining the family." Lena smiled and enjoyed the warmth of the hug. "Anytime you need something you let me know. I want to be there for you. Just like I have been there for Kara and Alex." Tears sprung from Lena's eyes as Eliza and Lena hug. Kara thanked Rao that Lena would now have the family she deserved. As the Kryptonian watched with Eliza and Lena with joy she heard something just off in the distance. Something familiar.
"Alex!" Kara exclaimed disappearing into the sky in seconds. Master Banyan, J'onn, and several students came running outside to see Supergirl flying toward the Cave of Echoes. J'onn took the sky following Supergirl. Whatever was happening Eliza prayed Kara made it in time.