Kryptonian Nights 16
Deanlu
Supergirl is the property of DC comics and the CW. I am borrowing the characters for a little fun and storytelling. These are about the many facets of love.
On the stream
The spin of a fishing line being cast out onto the water echoed across the lake. The young brunette gently danced the fly across the water attempting to entice the aquatic creatures below to have a taste. Alex Danvers reeled the line in again. She raised the rod swinging the line back and forth three times until sending it out across the water. Sunlight flickered across the surface of the stream as Alex began her slow movements with the line once more. The quiet sound of water moving and lapping at the edge of the stream combined with the calls of various birds. Nearby, the bright sun blazed down on the meadow filled with red, blue, yellow, and orange wild flowers which were spread out like a woven carpet. The spin of the line on the reel could be heard as Alex once more cast out onto the lake. The older Danvers sister glanced over to the blonde haired, blue eyed Kryptonian whom slept nearby in the sun lain out on a cornflower blue and white quilt. Kara was dressed in denim bib shorts with a National City University white t-shirt. Her feet were bare as the sandals lay discarded nearby and her head rested on a pale blue pillow. Alex nodded assuring herself the young woman was still asleep as she looked back toward her line.
"Thank you Eliza." Lena spoke softly as they walked from the house with a large picnic basket and cooler in a fire engine red wagon. The click and clatter of the wheels as it went over the uneven ground in the meadow echoed across the quiet morning air. "I'm not sure what we would have done if you hadn't offered to let us rest here." Eliza turned placing a hand on the youngest Luthor's shoulder. She could still see the lines of stress that surrounded the young woman's face. Though they were less now then when they first arrived.
"You are always welcome here. You're family. You need never ask. The door is always open" Lena looked up at Eliza as the worried brow finally calmed. Lena nodded as they continued their walk toward Alex and Kara.
"I wasn't sure after how I treated Kara, especially after she told me she was Kryptonian. I thought for sure…" Lena's voice cracked breaking off as a tear slid down her cheek. "But then Kara protected me, stood by me even then. I don't know how I can ever repay her."
"Have you not learned yet? With Kara there is no repayment. She forgave you immediately Lena. She has worried all this time on whether you were okay or not." The two women continued across the meadow the wagon clattering along as they pulled it through the tall grass. "Now let's feed our young hero and her sister. They've worked as hard as you have. They just need time to rest and recoup." The approached the area where Alex and Kara were. Lena stopped the wagon near the blanket moving around to check on Kara. She had almost blown out her powers and in the process revealed herself to Lena. Several arguments and recriminations later it was decided that Kara and Alex would head home to Midvale to rest. Interestingly enough, Lena had followed them arriving moments after the Danver sisters had arrived. She had begged Kara to forgive her and let her explain. Kara and her had gone onto the porch and talked for hours. A day later, things were on the way to normal. Well, as normal as it could be.
"Kara." Lena whispered gently shaking the young reporter. Kara mumbled softly burrowing deeper into the pillow. Lena smiled and shook the young woman again. "Kara, Eliza's here with the picnic basket and cooler. It's time to eat." Kara's eye slit open to gaze up a Lena and then over at Eliza. The bright sunlight caused her to blink several times until she could focus.
"Okay. Just give me a second." Kara sat up as Lena made room. Suddenly Lena was down on the quilt being tickled. A loud scream echoed outward as Lena begged Kara to stop. The feel of those warm Kryptonian fingers running over her ribs and stomach did more than just cause Lena to laugh. They provided a deeper glow of warmth and ease where her heart was located.
"Stop. Kara stooooop." Lena's voice giggled. Kara stopped tickling the young Luthor. She ran her hands over Lena's ribs in a calming manner. Lena spent a moment to catch her breath. Even as Kara leaned forward to give her a soft kiss on the lips. Lena returned the kiss. That was also a result of the talk last night. They had laid bare everything. Even their love for each other. So here came the ability to show their love and care.
"Come on you two let's eat." Alex called from where another blanket had been set up and the food laid out. Eliza smiled watching her girls interact. Lena and Kara joined them. The Danvers family ate and laughed while Eliza told funny stories about Kara and Alex, explained her latest research project, and just enjoyed the quiet. Alex finally finished and walked over to Kara. She pulled a pack from nearby next to her and ran a couple of scans on the young Kryptonian. They were keeping track of her because of a new weapon the Cadmus had unleashed on her. "Lay down, I'm gonna check one more thing and then you can go back to being a lazy cat." Alex said as she smiled at her sister. Kara sighed and laid down. Alex placed a small contact rectangle on her head. Kara closed her eyes. She was quiet for fifteen minutes while Eliza and Lena kept watch and packed away lunch."Okay, it's looking good. Any headaches, dizziness, or weird pain?"
"No, just tired." Kara said as Alex peeled the contact off her forehead. Lena slid back against the tree with her lemonade. She found a comfortable spot in the shade pulling out her book. She then patted her lap. Kara looked at her for a minute.
"Go on Kara. You know you want too." Eliza whispered as she hugged her daughter. Kara nodded hugging her mom back then moved over to Lena laying her head in the CEO's lap. Eliza placed a lightweight blanket on top of her daughter. The sound of Alex's reel zinging in the late afternoon once again, the humming of insects, and the beat of Lena's heart lulled Kara to sleep. Lena kept watch over her while Alex fished nearby. The sound of the wagons clatter as Eliza moved it into the shade.
"You will need to stock up on protein for her when we get back." Alex called just loud enough for Lena to hear. "Her iron levels are lower than normal. I'm also worried about her still being so tired. She's going to need to be checked weekly right now. Just so you know, if I get my hands on your mother it's not going to be pretty." Lena sighed and nodded.
"You'll have to get in line. Thank you Alex. Thank you for everything." Lena called out. She wasn't so sure that if her mother showed up she wouldn't hurt her.
"You're my sister now. Family watches over family. We have your back Lena." Alex said as she went back to castling her line, but not before holding the youngest Luthor's eyes so she could see the promise there. Eliza reached over and hugged her.
"You know if you are going to stay. To be Kara's one and only. You need to know this will be a hard weight to bear, but the family you have here...Alex, James, Winn, Jonn, Lucy, Cat, Vasquez, Lopez, and me...we will help you bear that load." Kara rolled a little more into Lena halting the conversation. The young reporters arm was flung across Lena's legs anchoring them to Kara' hand and arm. Eliza smiled and chuckled while Lena smirked. "Also one last thing, if you need a mother's advice or just to talk I'm here. Call anytime." Eliza said as she tucked the young Luthor's hair behind her ears and wiped the tear that rolled down her check.
"I'll remember that." Lena nodded carefully hugging Eliza so as not to disturb Kara's sleep. She hadn't known what to expect when she had chased after Kara. She never thought she'd find this simple peace. She decided then and there no matter how hard she would protect her family vigorously and aggressively. She leaned back letting the afternoon breeze and sun lift her hopes as they all took time to recoup.
"If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live in the breath." - Amit Ray, Om Chanting and Meditation