Life slowly spiralled into madness as the wedding drew closer. Kara developed wedding brain, unable to concentrate for long periods of time before a detail about the wedding or her future life with Barry would pop up and distract her. Alex made fun of her often for it, laughing at how her little alien sister was losing her touch to the expectation of becoming a married woman. Barry thought it was cute the way she would float off in a daze, enjoying seeing her excitement at wanting to become his wife. For Kara though, it still seemed like a dream at times. Everything hit her as real once she had her final fitting for her wedding dress.
It was a strapless sweetheart A line style. The bodice was ruched in a criss cross pattern, angling down her left hip. On her right hip was a spray of sapphire and ruby colored stones, the colors of her House. They were also the colors she and Barry wore as heros. The skirt fell elegantly to the floor, following the lines of ruching around her like the petals of a flower. She would wear very little jewelry; the diamond studs that Eliza and Jeremiah gave her for her 18th birthday as well as the necklace her mother sent with her when she saved her from Krypton. As always though, Kara would wear the engagement ring Barry gave her.
There would be no veil, as it was not a custom recognized by Kryptonians. She would also walk down the aisle unaccompanied, meeting Jeremiah at the end of the walkway, but he would still escort her up to the altar and give her away to Barry. It was a beautiful blend of her native and adoptive traditions, honoring both sides of who she was. J'onn would preside over the actual ceremony, being one of the few in attendance who knew Kryptonian marriage customs and would be able to seamlessly incorporate them into the ceremony. It made Kara's heart proud to know that both men who had acted as her father in the absence of her real one would be able to share this day with her.
Alex was the maid of honor, while Caitlin and Lois were her bridesmaids. Oliver was the best man, with Cisco and Kal being groomsmen. Sara and Jon Diggle would be the flower girl and ring bearer, the two siblings absolutely adorable and perfect for the part. Add to the list all of the assembled guests, and the Hall of Justice was brimming, full of laughter and family. Several Green Lanterns were in attendance. Bruce Wayne as well as all his counterparts had shown up. The Legends hopped through time to see the event. Team Arrow brought a sense of grounded calm to everyone. Diana and a few of her fellow Amazonians had also arrived to see the wedding. Cat Grant and her sons were to sit on the front row, here in the capacity of guest and not Queen of All Media. Other representatives littered the crowd, some human, some alien.
The most surprising though, were the members of what Cisco referred to as The Flashes. Several Flashes from different worlds and timelines jumped through dimensional barriers, all supporting their fellow speedster in his wedding.
"What about the Speed Force and the Time Wraiths?" Kara asked the assembled group, Jay Garrick, Wally and Jessie Quick among them. There were also a few Harrison Wells thrown in for good measure.
"They know we were coming here." Jay said with a kind smile.
"I can feel the Speed Force even now, and it's calm." Barry added with a kiss to the side of Kara's head. "Everything is fine. If one of them are needed, they will know."
Nodding she let it go, knowing Barry wouldn't lie about something that was basically in his DNA.
"Hair up or down?" Eliza asked as Kara stood in the suite of rooms that had been dubbed the Bridal Suite. Her and all the other ladies were getting ready for the wedding, Cisco acting as go between to make sure everyone was on the same page.
"Down." Kara smiled at her adoptive mother. "Barry likes it down. He says it's like sunshine around my face."
"Awww, the two of you are so cute together." Caitlin laughed. "Completely mushy and totally in love."
A knock sounded on the door and Lois moved to answer it, Jackson in her arms. On the other side was her husband and Martha Kent. Kara had met Kal's adoptive parents several years ago and had come to know them well. Martha came in and gave her a warm, grandmotherly hug.
"You are beautiful sweetheart." Martha smiled at her before moving to gather up her little grandson. Her and Jonathan would be looking after him while his parents were in the wedding. Kal came up beside her, handsome in his tuxedo, eyes misty and smile bright. Standing next to each other they looked in the mirror, realizing they were quite the pair. In the background Lois, Caitlin, Alex and Eliza finished getting ready.
"So are you ready to do this Kara?" Kal asked gently, wrapping an arm around her shoulders, pressing a kiss to the top of her head.
"I have never been more ready." She wrapped a arm around her baby cousin's waist, wrapped in happy warmth. "He's more than I ever thought I deserved."
"He feels the same." Kal laughed. "Oliver is threatening to shoot him in the foot if he doesn't stop wearing a hole in the carpet."
Kara snorted a laugh, able to imagine the grumpy yet loyal archer saying that in the growly way he says everything. He was basically the big brother Barry never had.
"Clark?" Lois called, making the cousins turn. "Will you tell them that we are ready to go?"
"I'm sure Ollie is getting antsy to get his hands on his bow and pin Barry down." Kara laughed and pushed her cousin out the door. "Now let's get a move on. I'm ready to be married!"
Kara was thankful for the videographer and photographer. Looking back, she wouldn't remember much of her own wedding, busy loving the look in Barry's eyes and listening to J'onn's deep voice. Barry stood tall waiting for her next to J'onn, Adam's apple bobbing as he swallowed back tears, smile brilliant. Oliver rolled his eyes with a grin at how his friend was reduced to a puddle of goo, conveniently forgetting he had done the same thing when he and Felicity had wed. Kara knew it was taking all of her scarlet speedster's will to not flash down the aisle and pick her up, making her lips curl into an answering smile. The assembled guests blurred, her eyes only facing ahead to her future.
"Before we begin, I would like to explain part of the ceremony to those who don't speak Kryptonian." J'onn began once Kara stood before him, facing Barry, hands twined together, squeezing gently.
"Traditionally, the woman would enter into the House of the man she married, similar to the traditions of this world. However, since Kara and Kal are the last of their House, Barry will enter into their House, taking the name of Zor-El."
Some of the congregation sniggered, but it was all in good humor. Barry rolled his eyes, knowing the egging was being fueled by Mick and Jax. Kara smiled gently and shook her head.
"For the purposes of simplicity, this will not be a name he uses every day. Kara though, will have the name of Allen added to hers as her married name. It will be a blend of both traditions."
Next J'onn addressed Barry in Kryptonian,
"Barry Allen, do you willingly of your own free will, seek to enter into the House of El, taking the surname Zor-El for the end of time?"
Kara was stunned when Barry replied in flawless Kryptonese, his beautiful voice lilting over the foreign words musically.
"I, Barry Allen, enter into the House of El and take the surname Zor-El willingly and forever more."
Kara was having a hard time keeping her tears from falling as she spoke in her home language, happiness clogging her throat.
"I, Kara Zor-El, enter into the House and take the surname of Allen willingly and forever more."
Now J'onn switched back to English, smile splitting his face. Opening his hands he placed them over and under Kara and Barry's hands. She was surprised by the warmth wrapping around her, like a familiar blanket.
"Friends, we are here to witness the joining of two bright souls, their light shining even brighter together. They have been a gift to all of us, friends to help pick us up, family to support us no matter what. It is an honor to join these two and to have all of you here to share this special day." He nodded to Barry.
"When I met you, the first thing you said to me was 'I didn't need you to save me.' Little did I know it was you who saved me. You gave me a tether, a reason to be grounded and fight for what I believe in. You may be Supergirl to the world, but to me you are my Sunshine."
Kara felt tears slip out of her eyes and down her cheeks at the love in the green eyes of the man she had come to adore.
"After I lost my world I thought I would never be whole again, but then you caught me out of the blue. You showed me a world full of love and color. I learned then that while my birthplace may be gone, wherever I am with you is home. You, Barry Allen, are my life and my love."
A tear slid from Barry's eye, and Kara reached out to catch it. He leaned his head in her hand for a brief moment before they resumed their positions. Her heart soaked up the small moment, tucking it away fondly. Glancing at J'onn she saw his smile deepen indulgently.
"Do you, Kara Zor-El Danvers, take Barry Allen to be your husband and partner in life? To stand by his side through all things?"
"I do." She knew her smile was bright and her heart raced in happiness.
"Do you, Barry Henry Allen, take Kara Zor-El to be your wife and partner in life? To stand by her side through all things?"
"Forever." Barry was vibrating slightly, smile lighting up his whole face.
"Very well." J'onn nodded squeezing their hands before stepping back and spreading his arms. "You are now joined by the light of Rao. Kiss you crazy kids."
Unable to hold back a watery laugh at one of J'onn's rare light moments, Kara hugged Barry close. He was radiating electricity as he arms slid around her waist, dipping his face close to hers. Their kiss was magic, sweeter and more powerful than the very first kiss they had shared. Cheers rose up as the crowd celebrated, turning to hoots and good natured cat calls as the kiss drug on.
For Kara, she didn't want to let Barry go, losing herself to his power. Smiling against his lips Kara knew that their story was the World's Finest Romance.
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