ALWAYS (Karamel)

prologue

Long ago, in a distant galaxy, there were two sister planets: Daxam and Krypton. They were bound together by proximity yet divided by deep-seated animosity. For generations, the two planets had been locked in a seemingly endless war. No one could remember the origins of the conflict; all they knew was the bitterness and bloodshed that had scarred their histories.

Countless lives had been lost, and the skies of both worlds were stained by the fires of battle. The people of Daxam, known for their resilience and adaptability, fought fiercely to defend their pride and independence. Meanwhile, the Kryptonians, with their advanced technology and unwavering discipline, countered with relentless determination. It was a war of attrition, and neither side could claim victory without incurring devastating losses.

But destiny works in mysterious ways, and everything began to change with the birth of a child. On Daxam, a baby boy was born to King Lar-Gand and Queen Rheya. They named him Mon-El, a name that carried the weight of their hopes for a brighter future. As the heir to the Daxamite throne, Mon-El’s arrival was seen as a sign of renewal—a chance to rebuild a fractured kingdom and perhaps, one day, to bring peace.

Two years later, across the void of space, a baby girl was born on Krypton. She was named Kara Zor-El, the beloved daughter of King Zor-El and Queen Allura. As the future queen of Krypton, Kara’s birth brought a rare moment of joy to a planet weary of war. Her parents looked into her bright eyes and dared to dream of a time when their world would no longer be defined by conflict.

As the years passed, it became clear to the rulers of both planets that the war could not continue indefinitely. The toll on their people was too great, and the very survival of their worlds hung in the balance. Reluctantly, they began to seek a way to end the centuries of hostility. But peace would not come easily.

The solution, when it was proposed, was as bold as it was unconventional. An alliance, forged not through treaties or negotiations, but through blood—through the union of their royal families. Mon-El, the Daxamite prince, and Kara Zor-El, the Kryptonian princess, would be betrothed. When they came of age, their marriage would unite the two planets, bringing an end to the war and heralding a new era of cooperation.