Summary:

A Wild West AU.

In this story set in 1872 Alex is a Trans (FTM) US Marshall on the hunt for a dangerous villain who escaped prison in National City. Last known location Midvale.

When Alex gets to Midvale, Alex meets Lena Luthor who runs the local Saloon. Well Lena is everything Alex could ever want, she's beautiful, intelligent and owns the best whiskey in town! Will Alex win over the cool bartender? Or will Lena play hard to get?

In this story Alex starts off questioning gender but later on realises they were male all along. Hence the initial use of their/they when describing Alex. Later on the pronouns change to He/Him.

This is to fit with how people were in the wild west, having done my research on trans in the wild west many trans people lived good lives in secret and no one even knew any different. So to everyone Alex would have been male with no questioned asked.

NOTE futuristic fantasy element: In this story Brainy is a genius scientist who invents things that help Alex transition.

Midvale in the Wild West

U.S Marshall Alex Danvers rode into town like a twister in August. All eyes were on the stranger as they dismounted their horse and tied it to a wooden post outside Luthors Saloon. The stranger was rugged, dressed in cowboy attire, brown leather vest, long brown coat, chaps, cowboy boots and a white cotton shirt. And not forgetting the black cowboy hat tipped slightly forward on their head. Their hair was shaved at the sides and the back, the rest tucked under the hat. Alex gave their horse a trough to drink from and made their way towards the double doors of the saloon.

Lena Luthor ran the local bar in the small town of Midvale called Luthors Saloon. She had been left the saloon by her late father Lional. Her mother had her own business a few doors up. Lena was well off for a woman in the west and no one messed with her. Lena was not only rich, she was intelligent and a very good business woman. The very reason her father left this particular business to her in his will.

Lena looked up from behind the bar where she stood, the doors to her establishment swung open, she grabbed her shotgun from under the counter ready to deal with any trouble.

Alex first caught sight of Lena Luthor when they saw the shotgun pointing at them from across the room. Fiery green eyes focused on Alex. And right at that moment Alex was intrigued by the woman behind the bar. Alex kept their hands at their sides, guns holstered, they needed to show they weren't there for any trouble, just a drink or four and some information.

Lena watched the handsome stranger approach her bar. The stranger had an unmistakable smirk, and it was aimed in her direction. Lena slowly lowered her shotgun but still held it cautiously.

Alex stood at the bar, right in front of Lena and Alex couldn't help but let their eyes wander over the beautiful woman before them. The soft slender paleness of her neck, right down to her cleavage that was bursting out of her deep red dress.

Lena put the gun down when she saw the strangers badge, US Marshall she noted, then she looked up and met the strangers dark brooding hazel eyes.

"What can I get you?" She asked keeping her cool, although she was sure the temperature went up in the room.

Alex was tempted to ask for a kiss but thought it better not push their luck having just had a shotgun pointed right at them.

"Double Whiskey sweetheart"

Alex Danvers had perfected the manly voice since they were young. Alex of course had no idea what non binary was, they just knew they felt differently to other kids. Alex was born with a female body but never truly felt female, so they went by they/them to people who knew them and accepted them, but outwardly with strangers, Alex was he/him. It was also the only way Alex could get the job they loved as a US Marshal. To do that they had to pose as male. No one knew any differently. For five years Alex had worked their way up the ranks to become a Marshal, it was their dream job back in National City and Alex was determined to keep it. Alex was now as a reward for years of great service, on the hunt for a very dangerous fugitive.

Lena turned around and picked a cheap bottle of whiskey off the shelf. She turned around and placed it on the bar with a glass.

Alex gave the beautiful bartender a cocky grin and lent one arm on the bar casually.

Lena pushed the small glass towards the Marshall who in turn handed over some cash. Lena took it and shoved it down into her cleavage. Then she turned around grabbing herself a glass of her finest Whiskey that she kept reserved for herself.

"Your new to these parts aren't you?" she asked sipping her own whiskey.

"I'm US Marshall Danvers, and you can call me Alex, what's your name beautiful?"

Alex dangerously flirted. Their eyes were drawn to the woman's dark red dress, then they moved up past the woman's ample cleavage to her slender pale neck, finally resting on her green sparkling eyes.

Lena was a bit taken aback by the strangers' forwardness, she gave an icy glare even though deep within herself she was intrigued and yes attracted to the stranger before her, because she had eyes and the Marshall was absolutely gorgeous. Lena noticed the strangers chiselled cheekbones, and a cute little dimple on their chin. Her attraction to the stranger was instant and undeniable.

"My name isn't your business," She replied coolly.

"So it's like that," Alex laughed.

"Like what?" Lena asked now instantly annoyed.

"Never mind," Alex said dismissing her, "look I ain't here for any trouble, I'm looking for a man and going by the name of this establishment you probably know him."

"Oh?" Lena asked, "Who?"

"Lex Luthor," Alex told her, "I have a warrant for his arrest so if you know where he is you better tell me now."

Lena gulped, picked up the bottle of whiskey and took a swig straight from the bottle.

Alex's eyes went wide as they watched her, this woman could drink that was for sure, Alex was impressed. Alex sank back their whiskey and waited.

Lena slammed the bottle down making Alex jump, "What's he done now?"

"He escaped prison in National City," Alex told her, all the flirting gone for a moment, it had been replaced by tension, "Do you know him or not? If not, where is the owner of this place? We need to have words."

Lena's brow creased in annoyance. The stranger may have been the hottest thing that had rode into her bar in a very long time but for some reason they were raising her hackles.

She looked to a young man sitting at a table playing cards, "Winslow, can you watch the bar for me?"

The young man got up and walked behind the bar, "Sure, is everything alright?"

"Everything is fine, I won't be long," Lena told him.

The young man looked at the US Marshall suspiciously.

"Come with me," Lena told the Marshall.

Lena started walking from behind the bar, heading towards the stairs. She looked behind her to see if the Marshall was following her.

Alex smirked, they didn't expect their charms to work so quickly but they weren't going to deny the lady so they followed her up the stairs.

Once they were both in the room upstairs Lena closed the door behind them, then she stood in the middle of the room and folded her arms over her heaving bosom.

Alex noted it was a bedroom, they smirked and moved towards the brunette. Alex reached out and touched the soft face with their calloused hand, "I thought this was going to be harder," Alex said, they moved in to kiss the woman's red lips.

Lena's arms dropped to her sides. That was when Alex felt the sting of the slap to their face.

The Marshall stepped back with a frown, surprised, then rubbed their cheek, "What the hell was that for?"

The brunette smirked back at the Marshall, "I didn't bring you up here for that, if you wish to take part in those kind of activities I'll give you directions to the whore house."

"Oh," Alex replied a little embarrassed, their cheeks burning red. Alex wasn't sure if that was from the slap or something else, "I'm sorry, I just thought you know, because…you brought me up here to your bedroom, and well..."

"Lex is my brother," Lena said interrupting Alex's rambling.

"What?" Alex suddenly forgot all about the reason they followed Lena up the stairs, "You should have led with that!"

Lena sighed and sat down on the edge of the bed, "Well then I am sorry too, for giving you the wrong idea."

Alex walked up to the bed and sat beside her, "No need to apologise lady, I was a jerk."

A very hot sexy jerk Lena thought to herself.

For a moment silence fell between them both, then Alex looked at Lena's forlorn expression. And in that fleeting moment felt sorry for her but that passed, Alex was here on duty and they needed to find Lex Luthor.

"So where is he?"

Lena huffed, "How the hell should I know?"

Alex sighed and touched the bridge of their nose, "So you mean to tell me you have no idea?"

"Nope, he up and left the family a long time ago and frankly I don't care," Lena replied.

Lena felt Alex's leg brush against her own and she suddenly felt all hot and bothered, she shifted a little, she was thinking how stupid she was to invite a strange man, law maker or not, up into her bedroom. But they were here now and it was a bit late for regrets.

"How do I know you aren't lying?" Alex asked her suspiciously.

"You don't," Lena replied.

"If I find out you did lie to me, I'll have to bring you in too, you do know that?" Alex looked at her seriously, "Mr Luthor is on some serious charges."

Lena sighed and looked at Alex, "I promise you, I have no idea."

Alex looked to those beautiful green eyes and for some reason trusted her.

"Okay well, I need to find a room for tonight, I don't suppose you have any?" Alex asked suddenly feeling very tired from riding for hours.

"You're lucky, I have one room, it'll cost you though," Lena told the Marshal.

"Money isn't a problem Miss Luthor, I presume that's your name, you never actually told me,"

"My name is Lena, Lena Luthor."

Alex got up off the bed and Lena followed. Alex held out their hand to Lena and Lena reluctantly took it.

Lena noticed that Alex's handshake was surprisingly gentle, she looked up at Alex's eyes, they looked warmer now and she involuntarily opened her lips a little, no words came out, they just stared at each other. Lena licked her lips then and Alex had to use all the strength they had not to pull the brunette to them and kiss her red lips hard.

"I'll show you to your room Marshal," Lena quickly said breaking the sexual tension between them.

Alex smiled, "Please call me Alex."

"Alex," Lena smiled shyly back.

Then Alex followed Lena to the room at the back of the establishment. Lena picked up an oil lamp that she kept upstairs, opened the door and Alex followed her inside.

Alex looked around the small room. There was a basic bed with blankets and two pillows. A wardrobe, and a small table and two chairs. There was one small window. And a small sink.

Lena was about to leave Alex to it when Alex stopped her, "Wait, is there anywhere around here where I can leave my horse? She's tied up outside."

"Not really," Lena looked thoughtful, "but, I do own a stable of my own, I guess you could keep her there while you are in town."

"That would be great," Alex smiled, "Thank you."

"It'll cost you," Lena added.

"No problem," Alex replied, "can we take her there now?"

"Sure, I guess you best follow me again."

Alex followed Lena downstairs, men in the bar glanced at them both, there were a few wolf whistles and a few winks and nods of their hats going in Alex's direction. Alex just nodded their hat back at them and then followed Lena outside.

Alex untied their horse as Lena stood beside them arms folded looking anywhere but at Alex.

"You know those guys in there think were sleeping together," Alex smirked.

Lena looked at Alex and went to speak but stopped. Her whole body seemed to instantly respond to the very thought Alex had just put in her head.

Alex held their hand out to Lena, "I'll help you up."

"Up?" Lena asked puzzled.

"On the horse, unless you wanna walk?"

Lena let herself be helped up onto the horse reluctantly.

Alex got on next and grabbed the reins, "Put your arms around my waist. I don't want you to fall off."

Lena gulped and wrapped her arms around Alex's waist. She felt the warmth of the Marshal's body against her and became quite flush. She wondered what on earth she was doing. How did this complete stranger manage to make her feel so at ease. Usually she was really wary of people and especially men. But there was something different about US Marshal Alex Danvers, she just couldn't put her finger on it.

Lena gave directions to her stable, it wasn't too far away and would have been walk-able but Lena was rather enjoying having her arms around the handsome stranger.

They pulled up outside the stable and Alex dismounted and then helped Lena off. Lena then led the Marshall and the horse into the stables.

Alex looked around, it was a fairly large stable with lots of hay bales. As they walked towards a stall for Alex's horse they passed another horse.

"Who's this?" Alex smiled looking at the horse.

"That is El, she's mine," Lena said stepping up to her, "aren't you sweetie," she stroked the horses nose.

"She's beautiful," Alex said.

Lena smiled at Alex and gave them a curious look, "You ain't like any man I have ever met before."

Alex raised an eyebrow, "Really?"

"Nope, there is something very different about you Marshal," Lena said looking Alex over, "your mama must have raised you right."

"She wouldn't say the same," Alex smiled, "And... I just really happen to like horses."

"So," Lena stopped staring at Alex's handsome face and turned to the next stall, "You can put your horse here," she paused and looked to Alex, "What's her name?"

"Lucky," Alex replied.

Lena opened the stall, "She is very lucky to have you, help yourself to hay and there is water in there for her."

"Thanks," Alex started to set their horse up for the night and once finished they both walked back to the saloon.

The sky was pitch black and as they walked Alex glanced up at the sky, "Wow you can see so much out here."

Lena looked up to where Alex was looking, "You mean the stars?"

"Yeah, it's amazing," Alex stopped walking and took it all in.

"Well," Lena smiled, "you sure do keep surprising me."

"How so?" Alex looked at Lena and they started to walk again.

"Your interested in something other than alcohol and women, it's a rare thing."

Alex laughed, "I like those too."

"Well, I'll introduce you to my mother tomorrow, I am sure she can set you up with someone," Lena replied. Although the very thought of Alex with anyone else was already making her feel uneasy.

"What do you mean?" Alex asked as they approached the saloon.

Lena stopped outside the doors of her bar, "My mother Lillian, she runs the local brothel."