AN: Okay, this one came to me literally at 2am MST and couldn't get to sleep till I wrote it. I was listening to Piece by Piece by Kelly Clarkson when I thought that the relationship between Kara and Alex describes that entire song. So I changed the lyrics to match with Kara's stand point but the tune is the same. Another note is that I have not, nor am I that interested, watched the sixth season of Supergirl. This is a fanfiction so I can put any detail I would like as long as it works. This one is about Alex and Kelly's wedding.
As always, all rights belong to their respective owners. Hope you enjoy.
~Immortalshark
*Alex's POV*
The moment I told Kara that I was planning on marrying Kelly, I knew Kara was going to plan it. I knew Kara would have it handled. Through thick and thin, Kara's always been there for me. She's my rock, my anchor, my hero, but most importantly, she's my baby sister. I told her that I wanted a small wedding that was more modest than some. J'onn's dad was going to officiate the wedding, mom was giving me away, and Kara of course, is my maid of honor. Winn, who returned from the future for this event, would be the best Man.
Kara put together the entire thing really well. It was a calm setting with some of my favorite things too. The recital was beautiful and Kara sang for it. I knew this was special enough to warrant a Kara Zor-El performance. She had approached Kelly and I with our wedding clothes. She first helped Kelly with hers in a separate room before doing the same with me. I looked at the piece of clothing that would probably be the most important article of my life. It was a beautiful silk three piece suit. It was a deep amber color and the undershirt was a rust red color. The tie and shoes were black. When Kara was done with me, I looked in the mirror and just sat there. I LOVED it. I turned to Kara who had some tears in her eyes.
"You are beautiful Lexie." she said.
I smiled at her and I tugged her into a hug, "It's because of you. Goof. I love you."
"Love you too Lexie." she said.
It was then that I took in what she was wearing, or more specifically what she wasn't. She wasn't wearing her glasses and her hair was down. However, she was poised in such a way that no one would know it was her. She was poised as how she was raised, the Last Daughter of Krypton. The Head of the House of El and all preceding houses. Her suit, yes she was in a suit, seemed to be made of the same compound as mine was. Hers was a deep indigo blue with a deep purple shirt. The suit made her eyes pop and they seemed bluer than usual. Mom came in to do my hair while Kara went to get in her place.
The recital was beautiful. Somehow Kara managed to make the place seem really nice. When I arrived, the room was dim but the light was reflecting off crystals and making it seem that there were sparkles in the air. A spotlight that attracted everyone's attention to me but didn't take away from the breathtaking effects in the room shone on me as I walked down the aisle with mom. I waited at the altar for Kelly to arrive and when she did, I stared. She was beautiful. She was in a deep amber satin dress that complimented both her skin and my own suit. The next part was both memorable and a blur. What felt like a few minutes was really an hour as we exchanged vows and rings. I was so happy that nothing else mattered. We moved on to activities after the recital. Kara made it fun by having a water gun part for aiming and stuff that was more my speed and puzzles for Kelly. It was quite amusing. Then it was time for toasts and dinner. I was near tears by the end as they all were very touching. But I noticed that Kara had yet to go. I wondered if she was saving hers for last. The night was almost coming to a close but we had to do speeches. I began and with this group of people, I allowed myself to be mushy for this. I gave my heart and soul into the speech and had some people in tears. Winn's speech was hilarious. Jimmy was short and sweet, thankfully. He wasn't my favorite person but Kelly invited him for her special day. Lucy and Susan were touching and I got laughs out of everyone by saying that they were given a get out of spar for free from me.
It was winding down through people and J'onn and Mom's speeches were heartfelt and I couldn't help but hug them both. Kelly too. Then Kara took the stage. I was going to tease her but the open look in her eyes stopped me.
"Alexandra Helen Danvers-Olsen and Kelly Jane Danvers-Olsen." she began and I knew I was going to cry.
"One bond I hope to last a life time. A bond formed from necessity, forged by hardships, tempered by love, and strengthened by perseverance. A bond that is destined to remain against all odds. A bond that I hope shines light onto a new generation taught by two people who make this world a better place. One a Codirector and the other a psychologist, a pair that none would imagine but holds strong. As the Last Daughter of Krypton, and the Head of the House of El. I, Lady Kara Zor-El Danvers, Chatelain of the House of El, welcome Kelly Jane Danvers-Olsen to the House of El. If she accepts, she will be considered a member of the House as my sister, Alexandra Helen Danvers-Olsen's betrothed and all benefits due will be given."
I teared up as I knew this was a big deal to Kara. It showed me how much Kara truly trusted Kelly. Kelly nodded.
"Onto more peppy topics." Kara said in her normal light voice but still carried weight to it, "Alex Danvers. Lexie, as I fondly call her, I know that when I arrived here on Earth I was thrust upon a family who expected a smaller version of the person they call Superman, or as I knew him, Kal-El. I was not him. I was just a small terrified little girl who saw her entire world, everything she ever knew, vanish within seconds. A little girl with a mission doomed to fail from the beginning. A little girl with an impossible task, a girl who struggled to fit in on Earth and wondered if she would ever achieve that. A part of me still thinks of Krypton as my home. Through thick and thin, through every nightmare and accidentally broken toys, you stuck by my side. Eliza and Jeremiah, two wonderful people, who made living here a little easier, it was you, Lexie who truly made me feel at home on Earth. You were there for me when others couldn't. You were there in my darkest times, when I wished I had died with my planet. When I wished for Rao to take me into his light so I could join my family. You were there for me and taught me that family isn't just who I was born too. Family is who you want to be apart of it and you, my anchor, my guide, but most importantly, my big sister, are my family and I love you. I wrote this in honor of you in hopes that you could do the same with Kelly and any children you may have."
Kara sat at the piano and a soft melody began playing.
All I remember, is your face
Walking towards the light leaving us all in the dark
I traveled fifteen hundred light years to meet him
Begged him to want me but he didn't want to
I knew that part was about her Kryptonian family.
But piece by piece you collected me up
Off the ground where he abandoned things, yeah
Piece by piece you field the holes that they burned in me
At twelve years old and I know
You'll never walk away
You'll never ask for money
You'll take care of me
You love me
Piece by piece you restored my faith
That a family can be made and a promise wouldn't break
Here come the tears. Oh Kara. There was not a dry eye in the room.
All of his words, fall flat
I made something of myself and now he wants to come back
But his love it isn't free, it has to be earned
Back then I didn't have anything he needed so I was worthless
But piece by piece you collected me up
Off the ground where he abandoned things, yeah
Piece by piece you field the holes that they burned in me
At twelve years old and I know
You'll never walk away
You'll never ask for money
You'll take care of me
You love me
Piece by piece you restored my faith
That a family can be made and a promise wouldn't break
Piece by piece
Piece by piece
Piece by piece
Piece by piece I fell from space
I will never leave you like he left me
And you'll never have to wonder your worth
Because unlike him i'm gonna put you first and you know
You'll never walk away
You'll never break her heart
You'll take care of things, you'll love her
Piece by piece you restored my faith
That a family could be made and a family should be great
Piece by piece
Piece by piece
Piece by piece-
She never took her eyes of me and I teared up. I didn't care that I was ruining the light makeup I had on. I didn't care that I was crying happy tears as she sang. I didn't care that I knew that the back end was in relation to my wife. I didn't care that I ended up bawling on Kelly's shoulder.
"Lexie, you're my sister and I love you. No matter what." she said.
I held a hand out and she came over. I held onto her and didn't want to let go. Eventually I did and Kelly and I had our first dance. Then Kara and I danced. I knew Kara was struggling a little with her own romantic relationships. I could tell by the dark look in her eyes as she looked at Lena. Lena who was off to the side with Sam and dancing. I danced with mom of course who whispered that I would always be her little girl and that she was sorry for how she forced the relationship with Kara. I finally got it now and I realized that my mom was stressed and that Kara latching onto me was a good thing so she encouraged it. She saw how Kara looked up to me and wanted me to be the example. I was her big sister and she would copy her favorite human in order to try and fit into human normal. I saw Kara off to the side just staring out the window and pulled her into another dance. It was a slower song and I held her close.
She was probably thinking about her own life and that her relationships always seem to have a barrier. Whether that barrier might be her Super secret or just the relationship doesn't work out. I knew that she was burying her own feelings for Lena. Lena's still a friend, but Kara has to get back to that and view Lena as a friend instead of a potential partner. Once the song was done, I found myself in the familiar arms of Maggie Sawyer. I knew it had to be weird for her considering we were engaged, but she was such an integral part of my life that I wanted her here even if it wasn't her I was marrying.
I ended the night with a dance from J'onn and a dance from my wife. Of course I danced with everyone, even the guys. Sam had caught the bouquet and she looked at Lena. If I could see the budding relationship, or current relationship, then Kara could too.
Kara was the only one who didn't truly have a partner since Maggie did come with her own girlfriend. Brainy and NIa were together. J'onn and mom. Susan and Lucy. James and his partner, a brunette lady that I don't know the name of yet but probably should since James is now my brother in law. Sam and Lena. I could see the tired look on Kara's face. It was one where she was accepting something and that she knew wasn't going to happen. I knew that the following days Kara would be somewhat distant but still happy for me. Even though Kara's parents were alive, they couldn't make it to the wedding since it was too far in the little time frame.
After the wedding, Kelly and I went on our honeymoon. We relaxed and talked about everything under the sun. It was a month of adjusting to a new life when I was married. I decided that it was time for a Sister's night and Kelly understood. Kara was a topic often brought up because of how much my life revolved around her and still does. She's my baby sister and I love her. Kelly understands that when needed, Kara comes first. Of course I'd worry about them both equally, but Kara is the one person I could not stand to lose. When I made my way to her apartment, it was oddly empty. I placed the food inside the fridge and looked at my phone to see if I could find my wayward baby sis. Her phone pinged and it wasn't at the apartment but at the alien bar. So I hopped in my car and made my way there. I thought I saw Lena as I made my way inside but I pushed that thought away. When I walked in I spotted Kara just sitting in the corner. She had a drink in front of her but it was barely touched. She was just blankly staring into the table top. I watched as she downed the entire drink and waved for another. She got a second stronger drink and downed that too. She waved for a third but this one she just sipped on. I walked over to her and it was a testament to how out of it she truly was when she jumped in surprise.
"Alex?" she looked up at me with red eyes.
It was obvious that she'd been crying.
"I'm here baby sis." I said, my soft side coming out full force in the face of Kara's sad one.
"Kelly?" she asked.
"She knows I'm with you sweetie. She knows." I said.
Kara slumped into me, "Can we go home?"
I nodded so I took her home to her apartment. I had a feeling that it was going to be more of a somber sister night than anything. I watched her as she made her way to the shower. I waited ten minutes for her but then heard her soft voice calling my name.
"Alex?" she called.
I was immediately over to the door, "I'm here sis." I said.
I heard her sigh of relief and then a shaky, "Could…Could you help me?"
I wondered what she needed help with but when I stepped in, I saw the cut on her back. How I never noticed it I don't know.
"Kara." I said.
"Don't…please." she said.
It was painfully obvious that she was burying something. I cleaned the wound as it was clear that she didn't have her powers at the moment. I put a fresh piece of gauze over it and patched her up. In the mirror I could see the tiredness in her eyes. The weariness in her movements. Once I was done, I waited for her in the living room. Kara joined me within five minutes.
"Do you want me to get the potstickers from the fridge?" I asked.
I knew Kara was tired when she shook her head.
"How's life with Kelly?" she asked with a tired happiness.
It was a way for her to focus on something else instead of what was bothering her. I told her about plans for a child whether adoption or other options. She smiled at me but I could tell it was a pained smile.
"What's wrong sis?" I asked, I knew which words would get her to talk.
"Lena…Lena's asking me to be her maid of honor. Sam…and her are engaged and are wanting me to plan their wedding." she said, "She…um…she wants Eliza to walk her since she sees Eliza as a mom and J'onn to officiate since she doubts no pastor would agree to marry a Luthor off to someone, much less a woman."
I pulled her into a hug but the tenseness in her body remained. I looked into her eyes and they were a dull gray.
"I know this is coming off of your honeymoon phase…" she started.
"Ah, no." I said cutting off what would most likely be her trying to not be in my way, "I'll be here for you. Always. Just because I'm married now, doesn't mean that I won't help you. Tell me."
I gently tugged her so she would look at me.
"Do," she started but sighed, "No, it's stupid. Don't worry."
She began pulling away but I tugged her right back.
"Kitten, tell me. It's important enough to you, share?" I said.
"It's just…I don't think having a partner is in the cards for me." she said.
"Kara, you just have to wait patiently. The right person will come around eventually. You just have to have faith." I said.
She gave a soft humorless chuckle, "I thought I could have it all. I thought that if Barry could have a relationship, albeit a rocky one, I could too. I want a relationship Lexie. I want to have someone who could see past it all. See past the walls. See past the Kara Danvers look. I still do but I wanted to live my life on Krypton, I wanted to stay with my parents. But look at how that turned out. Sent away to protect a cousin who didn't need it. A cousin who has that special relationship but gave up a familial one. I just want someone who isn't scared by my demons. Someone who understands why I look into someone who has the one thing that could kill me. Someone who won't run when shit gets tough and then tougher." she scoffed slightly before lowering her voice to a whisper, "who am I kidding. When did I ever get what I want."
She was upset and there was a wall that was up. A wall that I knew was up because she didn't want to tell me. A wall born from her need to not be a burden and to take care of it on her own. She pulled away and I let her. She was staring off into nothing with a blank look in her eyes. It hurt to see such a warm and bubbly person like Kara, curl up into a shell of themselves. I knelt before her and tilted her head so she would look at me.
"Kara. That person will come around. You'll just have to wait and trust that Rao knows what he's doing. Have faith that he does have someone out there for you and that maybe you have yet to meet them. Or that you have and they are scared too." I said.
I got a soft smile from her at that, "Thank you Lexie. You're the best."
"It's what I do."
I deserved the smack I got as Kara giggled.
"So potstickers?"
"Trust me, I didn't forget them."
AN: Hope you enjoyed. I enjoyed writing it. And yes, everyone at that event knew that Kara is Supergirl. Please review, I do like reading them. I'm still working on the other stories too.
Hope yall are having a good day ~Immortalshark