Star Crossed

Chapter 6

To say the ride back to the castle was awkward would be an understatement. Hal-An was seated in the front of the carriage with the coachman. Mon-El sat inside with Kara. They had explored a little more when Hal-An was kind enough to show them around. Mon-El had remained quiet, letting Hal-An talk. It was late by the time they were heading back to the castle. Kal-El had fallen asleep with his head over Kara's lap. And when they reached the castle, Mon-El offered to carry the little boy back to his room.

"Thank you for taking us out today," Kara said as she opened the door to Kal-El's room. Mon-El simply nodded as he carried Kal-El to the bed and gently laid him down. Kara quickly removed her cousin's shoes and tucked him in. When she saw him grumble in his sleep, she bent down and caressed his head before placing a gentle kiss on his forehead.

"The two of you are very close," Mon-El spoke, his voice low, not wanting to wake up the little boy.

Kara looked up and smiled. She then walked out of the room and Mon-El followed her, closing the door on his way out.

"My aunt is an explorer," Kara spoke once they were both out. "She plays a big role in the advancement of Krypton. So when Kal-El turned one, she was asked to return to work. Like I said before, work is given more importance on Krypton. So, I offered to look after him."

"And you still do? After all these years?"

"Well, both his parents spend time with him. Kal is lucky. My parents barely had time for me when I was a child. And I didn't want him to have a lonely childhood. He's like a brother to me."

Mon-El gave her a small nod. Being the only child he knew very well how lonely it could get. Mon-El then walked Kara to her room. He was quiet and she felt uncomfortable. It was good to hear him talk; even if it was just about the senseless pleasure thing he spoke of.

When they had reached her room, he finally spoke, "Well, this is where I take my leave. Have a good night, Lady Kara."

Just as he turned around to leave, he felt her grab his arm. Mon-El stopped short and turned to face Kara. "You know you can talk to me, if something is bothering you. I'm a great listener. And maybe sharing will ease the pain."

Mon-El couldn't help but give her a small smile. "I hope you are a great student too. Meet me at 6 in the morning sharp at the Archery field. I like to practice on an empty stomach. But I'll have a glass of milk sent up for you in the morning."

Kara grinned and waved him goodbye. She closed the door behind her and went to get changed. Folding the dress he had bought for her, she kept it safe and went to bed.

Kara was up early just to practice Archery with the Prince. That had taken many Kryptonians by surprise, especially Jor-El, who had just found out about the little arrangement his niece had with the Prince. And they had all come to know that because Kal-El had blurted out about the Prince buying Kara a dress and how he was going to teach her Archery.

Zor-El and Allura were fine with Kara meeting the Prince. Lara had a little talk with Kal-El and asked him not to reveal such things in front of everybody because they could get Kara in trouble. But this didn't sit right with Jor-El. He didn't want his innocent niece spending time alone with the infamous Prince. If they really wanted to talk, she must have a chaperone with her at all times; that was what they had all decided. But to see her running down the stairs with a big smile on her face, greeting them all quickly, wearing a blood red dress that she rarely wore that obviously missed the symbol of their house and her hair tied in a braid, something she chose to wore during her many simulation trainings, Jor-El knew he had to see what those two were up to with his own eyes. Knowing his brother would suspect if he just left, Jor-El called his son.