Lois stood in the entrance of the Palace of Marriage. She was beginning to think coming to Kal-El and Zara's wedding was a bad idea. As she walked further down the hall and got near the door, she saw the statues of Kal-El's parents on one side and the statues of Zara's parents on the other. It was a symbol that the two families were coming together as one. It made it all real to Lois for the first time.

She gently placed herself against the wall and sank to the ground. She was embarrassed at the hot tears that were rolling down her cheeks. She desperately hoped that no one else came through the door for a while. She was early.

If only Kal-El didn't return her feelings, it would be so much easier tot get over. They had thought of all they could to stop or postpone the wedding but nothing seemed within the realm of possibilities. Kryptonians liked their rules and traditions. They wouldn't tolerate them being broken.

She had forced herself to come to the wedding not to torture herself or make the wedding more difficult but to close this chapter in her life. She was going to see Kal-El every day at work, so she needed a reminder that nothing could ever happen between them.

She dried her eyes and went to find a seat. She carefully sat down on one of the benches, hoping it would support her extra gravity. There were more people already here than what she thought there would be. She saw a man approaching her. She recognized him from the statue outside. It was Kal-El's father. She found it difficult to breath when she saw him sitting down beside her. Could he see through her? Was it written all over her face that she was in love with his son?

"You must be Lois. I'm a great admirer of the work you and my son do together," said Jor-El.

Lois let out a sigh of relief and replied, "thank you."

"It's amazing to me how you two have to constantly prove yourself in your career and with me it's one great discovery and I'm set for life."

"If you love the work you do, you can face the challenges it brings."

"I suppose so. I have a quick question for you and I hope you won't be offended. Are there any kinds of metals you are allergic to?"

"I don't think so."

Jor-El thanked her for her time and went back to his seat. He was a genius. It must've given him quirks but he seemed nice enough. If he ever did want to study her, it would only be because he wanted to help and not for the fame and glory.

There was another statue she recognized. Zara's mother was approaching her now.

"Lois?"

"Yeah?"

"My daughter would like to see you in her dressing room."

Lois followed Zara's mother to the room and then she was left alone with Zara.

"I'm glad you've come to the wedding," said Zara, "I saw your Jor-El parked out front. It means a lot to me and Kal-El to have your support in something that's not easy on any of us."

"Kal-El knows I'm here?"

"Not yet."

"I'd like to keep it that way. Is Ching here?"

"My father didn't think I needed a bodyguard now that I'm getting married and leaving the family."

Lois nodded in a sympathetic way and left.

As Lois was walking back, she spotted Kal-El walking up ahead and she ducked behind a flower pot until he was out of sight. She didn't want to make the day harder than it had to be.

Lois sat from her bench, watching the ceremony take place. Kal-El, Zara, and the man performing the wedding were all standing in their places on the Jewel of Truth and Honor. It was a symbol that their marriage would stand on truth and honor. The jewel was the size of a small stage and raised slightly above the benches. Why did Kal-El have to look so darn attractive up there but even if he was the ugliest man in the world, Lois would still be thinking the same thing. It just wasn't fair.

"Kryptonians bear witness to this eternal union between Kal-El and Zara. It will not be broken. The couple has requested the short vows. Zara, will you willingly be bonded to Kal-El forever more?"

"Yes."

Lois tightly clenched her fists. It was halfway over.

"Kal-El, will you willingly be bonded to Zara forever more?"

Kal-El didn't answer and a tense silence fell on the room.

He turned around to face the wedding guests and said, "I can't marry someone I don't love."

Lois heard gasps and cries. She looked at Kal-El's parents. Oddly enough they looked a little sad but mostly proud of their son. Zara's parents were another story. Her mother had fainted and her father looked very angry, as he tried to revive his wife. What was Kal doing?

His eyes locked onto her's. She tried to send him looks and thought-waves that said, 'turn around you moron and get married' but she couldn't. The longer she looked at him the more she felt that he had done the right thing. Sometimes you had to follow your heart over your head even if that meant a one way ticket to the Phantom Zone.

"I love you," Kal mouthed.

"I love you too," Lois mouthed back.

They were definitely in hot water.

TBC