DISCLAIMERS/NOTES

1. This is a fan fiction based on characters owned by DC Comics. I DO NOT OWN THEM. This is just for fun.

2. This is a femslash story. If you don't like that sort of thing, you won't like this.

3. Just a reminder: the Supergirl in this story is not Kara Zor-El, but the post-Crisis Matrix with an altered backstory. For more information, see Disclaimers/Notes for the first chapter.

ANNIVERSARY?

Mary Marvel landed softly on the gravel road and took a deep breath, inhaling the country air. She smiled, deciding she really should spend more time out of a city environment. She had the chance to, after all. Her girlfriend lived on a farm.

Gently balancing the item in her hand on the picket fence, Mary took a couple of steps back and looked up. "Shazam." One bolt of lightning later, and the seventeen-year-old's white-and-gold costume was replaced with a nice dress. It was an important occassion, after all, and Mary wanted to look her best. She picked up the item off the fence and headed towards the farmhouse on the outskirts of Smallville. Once she reached the front door, Mary took a final moment to adjust her dress then knocked on the door, quickly hiding the item in her hand behind her back.

When the door opened, Mary's jaw dropped. Her gorgeous blonde girlfriend looked like a classic farmgirl, wearing a checkered shirt tied at the front, with short-legged dungarees over it. "Mary!" Mae exclaimed. "You're early." Mary simply stared at the vision infront of her. "Mary? What's wrong?"

"Gods... you look... amazing." Was Mary's throat dry?

Mae blushed deeply. "You're not too bad yourself." She eyed her girlfriend appreciably. Without another word, she leaned close and claimed Mary's lips with her own. Instinctively Mary moaned into the kiss, barely remembering to keep her surprise behind her back. Just as Mary moved her other hand to paw at Mae's cheek, the Girl of Steel broke the kiss and smiled sweetly. "What's the occasion?"

Remembering why she was here, Mary cleared her throat and chuckled. "Well, why don't you let me in and find out?" As if the minx did not know. Once both young women were in the house, Mary noticed how empty it was. "Where are Mr. and Mrs. Kent?"

Mae laughed. "Mary, they've given you permission to use their names. Jonathan and Martha have gone to Metropolis to visit Clark and Lois." She went upto her girlfriend and stroked her arms. "Now why don't you tell me why you're dressed so beautifully?"

Grinning wide, Mary revealed what she was hiding. "Happy anniversary, Mae."

Mae's eyes widened at the flowers. "Lavenders! My favourite!" But then her face fell. "Wait... anniversary?"

Mary's own smile began to fade. "It's... five months today. Since our first... " Her voice became a whisper. "I thought that's why you asked me over."

Closing her eyes in pain, Mae groaned. "Oh Mary... I... I'm so sorry. I didn't realise."

"It's... OK," said Mary, trying to hide her disappointment. She should have known - five months was hardly a landmark. Why would she think Supergirl would remember such an insignificant date? It was just... Mae was rather insistent Mary visit. They both had very hectic lives: along with their heroic duties, Mary was finishing her finals, and Mae often helped in the Kents' shop in Smallville. Neither was able to spend as much time as they wanted together. But Mary just thought...

"I'm sorry, sweetheart." Mae stroked her cheek tenderly. "I've been so busy lately... "

"No, it's fine," said Mary resolutely. "Really. Let's just enjoy ourselves. I was thinking... we could go out for dinner or something." She had to grow up: it was her fault for thinking five months were important.

"I'd like that very much," breathed Mae. After another kiss, the Girl of Steel started gently pulling Mary to the kitchen. "I'll just put these in some water, and we can go." Nodding, Mary followed her girlfriend... then stopped dead once they stepped into the kitchen.

The curtains drawn, the only light in the room was provided by the candles in the middle of the kitchen table, which was laid out ready for a full dinner. Empty glasses were waiting to be filled by the bottled ginger ale. Mary could smell the aroma of food in the oven, nearly done.

"I think there's room for the flowers in the middle," came the whispered voice in her ear. Mary spun around to see her girlfriend suddenly in a stunning dress of her own. The benefits of being a shapeshifter. "Happy anniversary, Mary."

Mary responded the only way she could, flinging herself at Mae and kissing her deeply...