I flew off to Iceland first. I found a spot on the top of a mountain and waited. The sun finally set and I watched as the Aurora Borealis painted the night sky. I stared up at it in complete fascination. The stars complemented the colors as they shared the sky. The moon shone down on my face. I took in a deep breath, closed my eyes, and enjoyed the cool breeze the drifted by me.

More days passed and I stayed in Iceland. There was a part of me inside my head that was kicking and screaming, telling me to go back to National City. To go back to my friends and family.

But I knew that I needed a clear head before I started up the next chapter in my life. It wasn't until I saw Maya's face in a crowd at the local village I was staying at that I knew it was time.

I started to gather up my little belongings and I turned on my phone for the first time in 3 months. I was bombarded with text messages, missed calls, and voicemails from them. I turned my phone back off and took to the skies.

I landed down in the snow. It crunched under my feet pleasantly. I looked up to the ice statues that adorned the Fortress of Solitude. I finished admiring them and I glided slowly between them. I found the perfect spot. They never got the proper goodbyes, no one knew them, except me. For the next few hours, I used my heat vision to carve out all the Crests from Krypton on the center wall of the Fortress.

The Noble Houses of El, Ul, Ko, Re, An, Mer, Dar, Van, Ak, Nu, Kann, Zar, Ran, Lor, Veks, Zod, Am, Zu, Tor, Da, Do, Ur, and Em.

I took a shaky breath. "You have been the sun of our lives. Our prayers will be the sun that lights your way on the journey home. We will remember you in every dawn." I bit my lip as I saw their smiling faces pass through my memories.

My mother, father, aunts, uncles, friends, cousins. I could hear their voices, their laughter, and I could feel their love. "And await the night we join you in the sky. Rao's will be done." I looked up through a small opening to the sky. Even now, when I stood on a completely different planet, with strangers who were not like me, and were millions of miles away from home, I could feel their everlasting love. I gave a watery smile as I thought about my parents, Astra, and Maya. I blinked back my tears.

I looked over the wall one more time before nodding and walking out of the Fortress. I took in a deep breath, the cold air filling my lungs, and I released it slowly. I felt an enormous weight fall off my shoulders. I turned back on my phone. I knew that Alex and J'onn would be trying to track me through it. And I knew that Winn would alert them as soon as he saw it back on.

I jumped back to the sky and landed on the CatCo roof. It was midnight and there wasn't a single cloud in the sky. Iceland had its own isolated beauty, but this was my city. I used to live and breathe National City, and I was going to do it again.

I stared up at the stars, waiting for someone to show up. "In all my time watching sunrises from this roof, I never thought about watching the stars. I have it admit, it's a great view." I heard Barry state. I smiled, but stayed sitting and staring at the stars. Barry took a seat next to me. "It's amazing to think that nighttime is actually the natural state of the universe. And the only reason why we have the day time is because our planet revolves around a sun. The same sun that gives me my powers." I closed my eyes.

Barry stayed in silence for a while before breaking it. "Damn, you went all secluded Jedi/Yoda wisdom on me. 'Always pass on what you have learned. Mmhmmm.'" He tried to imitate Yoda's voice and I smiled at his horrible attempt.

"And you went all Winn and Cisco nerdy on me."

He smiled at me and grabbed my hand. "That's what you get when you leave me behind. Lonely I get, bored I am." I laughed. "Okay Master Yoda, lead me home." I kissed him on the lips.

He stood up and offered his hand. I grabbed it and he picked me up bridal style. "Hey! I can fly you know!" I teased. "I know. But I'm not letting you out of my sight ever again." I laughed.

"Oh, ha ha. Very funny." I jumped into the sky. "I'll race you back!" I rushed through the sky. "Hey wait! Cheater!" He yelled as I zoomed through the sky. I touched down in my apartment and Barry arrived a second later. "I won."
"No, you cheated." I smiled. "Whatever." I grabbed the collar of shirt and pulled him close. His lips were warm and tasted of mint; he had obviously been chewing gum earlier. His hands were wrapped around my waist and mine locked around his neck pulling him down slightly. When we broke apart for air, I rested my forehead against his and gathered some much-needed oxygen. His smirk told me everything and I smiled back, sinking into his hold. "I love you." He breathed. "I love you too."

The next morning, I woke up, but I forgot that I returned to National City. I sat up, and I felt something hold me back. I looked over to my side and saw Barry, bare chested, arm around my bare torso, and in a deep sleep. I smiled and blushed brightly. I carefully got out of bed and got dressed. I grabbed a donut in the kitchen from Barry and my midnight donut run for our movie marathon. I gently closed the door and started to walk.

I looked down to my watch and noticed that it was only 6 am. I figured that Caitlin, Iris, and all the others would still be asleep for another few hours. I walked down the streets of National City for an hour before stopping at Noonan's. I sat in the very corner, drinking coffee and enjoying a stick bun. It was a huge difference in breakfasts in Iceland. From a thick type of oatmeal to the delectable sticky bun.

I sat there for a while before I see her walk into the restaurant. Part of me wanted to rush over and hug her, but another part tells me to let her see me. I was the one who ran away without a goodbye. I decided to stay quiet. I pulled off the lid and I looked down to my coffee to see the steam rise in a delicate dance. It was at that moment that I realized she was watching me. I kept my head down, pretending to be oblivious.

I waited a few more seconds before looking up to where Alex was standing. She was gone and my stomach dropped. She was upset with me. I sighed and picked up my cup of coffee. "I never knew you drank black coffee. I thought you always made it as sweet as could be." I looked over my shoulder and saw Alex standing there with a coffee in one hand, and the other on her hip.

"Alex! Hey." I smiled at her. She took the seat across from me.

"So, what's the deal? I saw you see me, but then didn't say hi? It's been three months since I saw you." I played with the cardboard wrap that was secured around the cup. "To be honest, I thought you'd be upset."

"What for?"

"For leaving, without saying goodbye."

She smiled at me softly. "No, I learned my lesson, remember? I knew that you needed space and time to process what happened. I'm just glad you're back. How long have you been back for?"

"I got back late yesterday." I answered. "Ah, I assume you've already found Barry?" I laughed. "Actually, he found me." Alex stood up and I stared at her. She smiled. "Come on, Kar. I'd imagine you would want to see J'onn and the others."

"I thought that they would be asleep still."

"No, it's," She checked her phone. "About 9. They should be up by now." I grabbed my coffee and followed her out of Noonan's.

We walked down the street together. "So, how are we getting there?" I asked. She looked over to me. "You didn't solar flare, did you?" I shook my head. "No, I just thought that I would ask."

"Umm, well, I have my motorcycle."

I smiled at her. "Do you want to take the express route?" I asked. She smiled. "Yes! Of course! I missed flying with you."

We took to the skies and I flew to the DEO. I landed down gently. Alex and I walked into the DEO and silence befell the agents. J'onn turned around and his eyes landed on me. He smiled and walked over to me. "Kara, it's good to see you back. We all missed having you nearby. How are you feeling?"

"I feel great. And I'm glad to be back."

"Karaaaaaa!" I heard someone yell. I started to turn to my left before being tackled to a hug. I hugged him back. "Hey Winn."

"We missed you so much!"

"I missed you too Winn."

Winn released me and Cisco gave me a tight hug. "It's good to have you back, Kara." There was a large gust of wind as Barry arrived. "So now that you're back, Kara, I do believe you promised me something." Winn stated. I raised my eyebrow is question. "Ugh. Game night! Remember? You promised."

"Of course. Why not tonight? It can be everyone. Caitlin, you, Cisco, Iris, James, Joe, Barry, Alex, Maggie, J'onn, and me?" Winn smiled brightly. "Perfect! I'm thinking either Settlers of Katann or Scrabble." Barry groaned. "No, not Scrabble. I suck at that game." He stated. "Scrabble it is then." Cisco stated. Barry groaned again and looked to me for help. "Nope, you reveal your weakness. You suffer the consequences." I gave him a quick kiss on the lips.

A few hours later, Barry and I were getting ready for game night. People started to flow in to the apartment. I looked over to Caitlin. "Where are Joe, Iris, and James?" I asked. "They're in Opal City. Apparently, Joe was called over to help OCPD, James is the photographer for the case, and Iris is covering the story behind it for Miss Grant." Caitlin answered.

Maggie and Cisco sat on the couch, talking with J'onn, while Barry, Alex, Winn, and myself got ready to play Scrabble, with Caitlin watching. "So, teams?" Winn asked with a competitive gleam in his eye. "Next round?" Barry suggested. For some odd reason, Winn didn't object. I raised my eyebrow. "Winn, I thought that you wanted to be on a team with Alex?" I asked. "It's okay. We can go next round." We played through the game, and Barry was losing badly. "Alright Barry, your turn." Winn stated. Barry smiled triumphantly as he added to the board. "What the hell?" Alex asked. "What?" Barry asked defensively.

"Is that a word?" I asked. "Yeah, umm, I think it means counterclockwise." Winn scoffed. "That is not a word. Man, you really do suck at this game."

"It is!" Barry glanced over to Caitlin. "Come on, Caitlin. Help me. Tell them it's a real word." She shrugged innocently. "I would, but maybe words got lost in the transition into one Earth. So, I'm going to side with it not being a word."
"What?"

"I mean, it already sounded like a fake word. Maybe it was for the best. Besides, you're playing with 3 people from Earth 38. Play by their rules." Barry sighed and removed his letters from the board. "Fine, I'll play by your rules." Barry stared at his collection of letters for a long time. "Come on Barry, this isn't quantum mechanics. Hurry up." Winn stated.

"Kara, can you help me, please?" I smiled at him. He turned his rack to face me. I read the letters, and then I had to read them again. Marry Me. I glanced back to Barry, who was now on one knee.

"There was this time, that I met this beautiful alien from another planet. I got to work beside her as a hero, and I got to be her friend. But then I had to go back to my Earth and all I thought of was the blonde who had a smile that challenged the stars. I then returned to her Earth to ask for help. Over time, I developed strong feelings. Before long, we started to date. She fought with such bravery and stood for hope. I thought I lost her to my enemy, but then I found her again. It killed me when she was taken and when she returned, I knew what I wanted. I wanted to marry her."

He took a nervous breath. "I knew from that moment that I would never let you slip through my fingers again. I realized that I never got a response from you. So, Kara Zor-El Danvers, will you make me the happiest man in the multiverse and be my wife?" He asked.

I smiled brightly at him. "Yes! Rao! Of course, I will!" I jumped into his arms and kissed him deeply. We pulled away and he scratched his neck. "There is one thing, Kara. Since we need to be ready for any emergency on short notice, I was thinking something different from the normal about rings."

"What were you thinking?"

"Tattoos. On the inside of our left ring finger. We don't want anyone in the media knowing about us. We'll be on the tabloids for weeks. And let's not mention our enemies. B-but if not, I totally understand and I'll get you a ring-" I smiled at him. "No, that sounds perfect Barry." I kissed him on the lips.

We planned to have the wedding in the next few days. With Barry being Flash and me being Supergirl, we knew that waiting and planning it for months would be the worst idea. I was afraid of losing him, and he was afraid of losing me. We decided to only have our closest friends and family there to celebrate. The ceremony was held in Midvale, on the beach.

Barry's and my family were there. All of our friends were also invited. I heard the music start to play and Jeremiah took my arm. I swallowed thickly before walking down the beach. J'onn smiled at me as I approached Barry. I looked over to my right and saw Alex, Caitlin, Maggie, and Iris on my side. Alex, of course, was my matron of honor. Barry's best man was Cisco. Winn, James, and Oliver stood on Barry's left.

Barry gently clasped my hands in his. J'onn started the ceremony, and I stared at Barry lovingly. A small gold headband sat on his head like royalty, as per the Kryptonian traditions. Another, smaller and simpler one sat on my head. "I know it is common human tradition for the woman to take the man's last name in marriage. But as Kara is the last daughter of the House of El, she has made a special request to Barry for him to enter her house. So, Barry Allen, do you take the surname Zor-El and vow your loyalty to Kara for the end of your lives? To love her forever and fight by her side?"

He smiled brightly at me. "I, Barry Allen, do so take the surname Zor-El and enter into the noble House of El. To love Kara forever and fight by her side." He squeezed my hands softly.

"And as per human traditions, Kara will shall assume the last name of Allen to replace her human surname of Danvers. So, Kara Danvers, do you take the last name of Allen and vow your loyalty to Barry for the end of your lives? To love him forever and fight by his side?"

I smiled brightly back at Barry. "I, Kara Danvers, do so take the last name of Allen. To love Barry forever and fight by his side."

Barry and I decided to not have any fancy rings, just enough to show the rest of the world that we belong to each other. We exchanged the rings and then J'onn switched over to Kryptonian. "In the name of truth and honor I declare the marriage binding upon you. This day shall unite you as one, before the eyes of man, and before the Heart of Rao. From this day forward, throughout all time and space, even unto eternity."

My eyes watered as the Kryptonian wedding vows flowed perfectly. My heart clenched as I thought of my family not seeing this day, but it quickly vanished. My Kryptonian family may have not been here, but I had my family only feet away.

J'onn looked out to the crowd as he placed his hands on top of an below Barry's and my intertwined hands. "Barry Zor-El Allen and Kara Zor-El Allen. Made husband and wife this day and for all days hence. May the countenance of Rao ever shine on you."

J'onn switched back to English. "You may know kiss your wife." Barry and I awkwardly hesitated for a second, not wanting to embarrass each other in front of our friends and family.

Before I could think about it further, he pulled me to him and covered my mouth with his in a loving kiss. As our lips crushed together, I felt like I was walking on air. It was magic, the way his lips connected with mine. People cheered and we finally pulled apart. He smiled down at me and I laughed.

Suddenly, the Earth shook and our faces turned to seriousness. The sky turned orange as objects rained down from the sky. Barry and I quickly sprang into action as we dressed into our suits. Oliver and the others also took off to assume their aliases.

I took off in the sky and Barry raced off under me as we chased the falling debris.

We do not get a moment to ourselves, do we? I laughed. "No, we don't but at least we're together."

The End

Hey guys! Wow, I can't believe that it is actually over *cries* Ahem, yeah... I feel like I don't know what I'll do without writing this story. Most likely I'll write some more stories, but probably shorter unless something big inspires me, especially with season 3 being just around the corner (which I am so excited for!). I want to say thank you sooooo much for leaving reviews, following my story, and most importantly, supporting me. It means the world to me that you read I Need You and Now More Than Ever, especially with my terrible updating times and long chapters. I think that the two books combined adds up to around 110,000 words. Geez, I can't believe I wrote that much! But again, thank you, thank you, thank you! I love you guys and hopefully I'll see you soon! ~Raya Kor-El