Deadly Beautiful (SuperCorp Medieval AU)

Part 38

the one where some ass kicking occurs

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Kara wore one of the white linen shirts Lena had made for her and breeches, resting with her face tilted up towards the sunshine as she waited for her sister. Lena noticed she almost basked in it. Kara glowed in the light; reminiscent of an angel. Her heart ached at the sight. No throne, title, or crown could compare to having Kara Danvers by her side.
"Are you ready?" Lena asked, breaking Kara out of her reverie.

"Ready and absolutely confident. Alex has no idea what she has coming." Kara flashed Lena a cocky grin. It was blinding and left her heart skipping a beat.

"You do not really know what she has been up to these past few years, either... just like Alex does not know what you have been through, love. Bear that in mind as you go forward. Now, turn around and allow me to put your hair up. I found you something new and interesting that may prove to be of some use to you in the future." Lena's grin was new and wicked. Kara noticed the new attitude with delight.
Lena dragged a barrel over gestured for Kara to take a seat. With gentle and extremely careful fingers, Lena stood behind her hero and began to braid spikes into Kara's long blonde hair.

"Oh, you are right, these will be fun." Kara snickered, her fingers dancing over the pointed edges. "A bit much for use on my sister. Still, it would be a fun surprise if she tried to grab me." Kara could feel them, hanging heavily in her hair, and shook the braid back and forth a bit. She chuckled happily to herself.

"I know you are excited, but still... you know I worry. Please be careful." Lena put her hands on Kara's shoulders and looked her squarely in the eyes.

Kara's gaze flickered between Lena's eyes and Lena's lips. A small smile pulled at the blonde's mouth in response. Kara's adoration was leaking out of her pores. Lena had some small idea of how Kara felt about her, but her former guard knew deep down the other woman might never understand the true depth of her devotion. Lena only knew she was unendingly lucky to have Kara in her life and would do anything within her power to keep her there.

"I will do my best. Just remember, no matter how bad it looks, this is my sister and she would never intentionally injure me. Alex and I have been through a lot together. She has never let me down before. I am sure she will not start now." Kara leaned forward and pressed her forehead to Lena's for a long moment and Lena grinned back softly.

Kara tilted slowly to meet Lena's lips. She gave the princess time enough to back away if she wanted. Lena did not.

"Well, if you have to do this make me proud. Show your sister why you are the best of the best." Lena said when they parted.

"Because I have you. That is why, my lady." Kara told her, backing away and cracking her knuckles.

Lena blushed bright red and turned away to help set up the small ring out in the street for the siblings' fight. She was not a fan of what was about to happen but knew it was important to Kara for some reason, so she was going to support the other woman.

"Alright, what is going on here?" asked a familiar voice as a small group of people began to gather around.

"This does not look like any kind of revolution headquarters I have ever heard of." another, equally familiar voice chimed in.

"M'gann! Maggie! I have missed you so much!" Lena cried. "As Alex said earlier, when we got here, welcome to the revolution."

She threw her arms around Maggie and M'gann excitedly.

"Kara and her sister are about to have some kind of pissing contest in the form of a fight. Want to watch with me?"

Alex stepped out to scattered applause just as soon as Lena finished asking the question. She was in tightly fitted breeches and a short-sleeved tunic cut to end just above her waist. As she entered the makeshift fighting ring she pulled the tunic off and over her head, leaving just her breast wrap. Alex looked more than a little different than she had when the two were growing up together. Her abdomen was certainly much more defined and all of the spectators, along with Kara could see them twitch when she flexed and moved. It shocked the younger Danvers a little.

"Oh, we are doing this again." Kara mumbled to herself. "Well, I will not be left out this time."

Kara pulled her own shirt off as well, pushing her anxiety down deep.

"I like this shirt a lot anyway. Hold it for me? Normally favors go the other way around but I will consider your... other gift, my favor." she smirked, blue eyes glittering at Lena.

"Bring it, baby sister. Your abs do not intimidate me." Alex laughed, though she seemed visibly impressed.

"Oh, I have more where that came from." Kara laughed, rolling and flexing her shoulders. Lena did her absolute best not to drool over the sight. Her best was not enough.

"Lena, if you were to keep looking at her like that, you may set her on fire." Winn muttered in the princess's ear.

"The match will begin... now." called the bartender from the tavern. The woman waved her hand to start the fight and quickly jumped out of the way.

Alex and Kara settled into their fighting stances, Kara's feet evenly spread apart with her knees bent in preparation while Alex's seemed a might stiffer. They eyed one another up and down warily as they circled, jumping forward occasionally in an attempt to startle each other. Kara found Alex's rhythm, and the very next time she came at her, knocked her elder sister's legs out from underneath her. Alex hit the ground and immediately scrambled to her feet. As soon as she got up, her fist was slamming into Kara's stomach. The blonde doubled over in response but caught Alex's knee before she could hit her again.

Kara gripped the same knee and threw Alex backward, keeping her promise to leave her sister staring at the sky. She laughed aloud when she heard all of the air leave Alex's lungs. Alex cursed loudly and Kara stood back long enough to let the other woman get to her feet. It was clear to most Kara easily eclipsed Alex in skill level, but Alex was still good... and very smart. With every strike and block, she learned and adjusted.

"You have improved considerably, little sister, but you are still too honorable." Alex struck out with her foot, but changed course at the very last second, strong legs pushing squarely at the center of Kara's unprotected sternum and sending her reeling, the gladiator fought to regain her balance without falling.

Those near her could hear her growl under her breath. Kara blocked the next kick with her forearm, redirecting the energy and bent low for the lunge punch to the gut. Alex groaned and wrapped one arm around Kara's neck and shoulder, dragging them both to the ground. Kara tried and failed to roll out of it. She laughed in surprise and gave in. Kara waited until Alex thought she had the younger Danvers woman pinned before jamming two stiff fingers into the sensitive place in Alex's flank, right below the ribcage.

"If you wanted to wrestle, Alex, you should have remembered I know you best." Kara jibed as Alex squealed. "I know your vulnerabilities, your weaknesses... and more importantly, you ticklish places."

Alex giggled helplessly attempting to curl away from her sister in self-defense. Laughter emanated from the crowd, but she did not care. From the beginning, she had known she did not have much of a chance. Still, she had had to try her best.

"Stop, stop, I give." she squeaked with what breath she had left.

Kara pushed up, straddling Alex's hips and grinned down.

"You know, this is the first time I have ever bested you since we were children." Kara told her without standing.

"Congratulations, you have beaten the best." Alex replied sarcastically, shoving Kara lightly. "What are those monstrosities in your hair?! It is a good thing I fight fair."

"They are a surprise for those who do not." it was Kara's turn for a wicked grin and it did not disappoint.

Alex laughed aloud and the two women took a bow for the spectators before making a hasty exit. Lena and her companions watched on, mostly forgotten.

"Mark me down as terrified, amused, and a bit aroused." announced Maggie, a bit too loudly.

"Amen." agreed Winn.