Knight of Kandor

First Time (For Real)

"The future Queen of Krypton is here? In Daxam?" exclaims Caitlyn.

Everyone in the DEO headquarters was crammed into the kitchen. Twenty-three currently. We had been growing fast and my room was no longer my own. Most had normal jobs but more and more people were living here. I couldn't even name everyone now. Soon we would have to expand the communal spaces too.

"Yes. From what we were able to gather in our short time, her mother is using her to end the war but also to remove her from the throne so that Lillian's trueborn son can sit on the throne. Lena is only the late king's daughter, still first in line for Krypton's throne according to their laws." I explain as quickly as I can. Alex and I risk punishment by coming here during dinner but this can't wait.

"So why is she complying?" asks Maggie.

"We don't know yet. I'm sneaking back in tonight."

"Without preparation? That's reckless and dangerous," comments Thea.

"I'm going back in tonight. I have already climbed that tower once. She has two guards posted outside her room at all times. Alex has access to the room and will take Lena tea before bed. We will get the full story then."

"Kara..." Sara tries to start.

"Enough. I will not leave her up there alone. This is time sensitive. We need to know how sensitive."

"We will report back what we find out. Now Kara and I have to get back before we are missed." Alex stands and kisses Maggie.

We leave swiftly, running along rooftops to hasten our return. Soon the roofs thin out as we move from common buildings to those of rich merchants then nobles. We are forced back on the main road and slow our pace to that of a brisk walk of servants on errands.

"This is reckless," Alex says when we finally catch our breaths.

"I know."

"Then why?"

"I love her. I left her in tears. She is scared Alex. I need to. I can list fifty other reasons if you want me to continue." Alex sighs.

"No. But your big sister is very worried." I reach out and squeeze her hand.

"I know."

The rest of the walk is silent. We enter through the servant's gate and I hurry to finish the tasks I left undone before Snapper can yell at me for the umpteenth time today. Alex hurries off to find dinner to bring to Lady Elena. As soon as I finish everything I'm out the door of the kitchen, only to run smack into Snapper.

"Where are you going Blondie?" He growls out. I bow my head and fold my hands in front of me.

"I'm sorry sir. I finished my tasks for the night so I was going to find my sister."

"Well, I have a special request from Lady Lucy to re-assign you. Lady Elena is new to the castle and had to travel without her ladies. Lady Lucy insists you are to be the one to help acclimate her because your work for me has caused you to learn almost every inch of the castle. I tried to protest but what do I know, I'm just the kitchen master." I stand gaping at him. This couldn't be this easy.

"Why are you still standing here? Go clean up and report to your Lady." He hands me a letter of referral then shoves passed me. The jostle shakes me out of my stunned silence. I sprint back to the room. Alex wasn't there so she must still be with Lena.

Quickly I change into a clean dress and try to walk as calmly as I can. Lena's tower is almost on the other side of the castle, ensuring that no one could just happen to be there. It was in a place that you had to be there for a purpose or it would be suspicious. The walk is agonizingly long. The stairs just as long. They spiral up and to the right. There is no other rooms or doors that branch off. Lena is in a prison, a luxurious prison but still a prison. When I come into view, the guards raise their spear, at their hips are short swords.