Star Crossed

Chapter 9

Kara knew that the Prince was being rude to Bar-Van. And she knew there was no need for him to act that way. Just because he was the Prince, no one dared to voice their thoughts about how rude he was. Kara knew what she had to do. She had to do what her uncle asked her to do – keep her distance from Prince Mon-El. Barry was not just her best friend, he could be her future mate. And there was no way she was going to stand by watching the Prince disrespect her friend.

She knew what she had to do. She would ignore him. That would teach him a lesson. Making up her mind, she headed to her chamber. Bar-Van had insisted on walking her to her chamber. He then went to check on Kal-El, wishing her a pleasant night.

When Kara woke up the next morning, she decided to go into the town with Kal-El and Bar-Van. She knew the way so she didn't need a guard to accompany them. As for having a chaperone on Daxam, she knew her parents wouldn't mind her going with Bar-Van.

But just as she had finished getting dressed, there was a knock on the door. Kara thought it was Bar-Van, but when she opened the door, she saw it was a royal guard.

"Lady Kara, His Majesty, the King wishes to see you. If you will be so kind to follow me."

Giving him a small nod, Kara followed him out, only to run into Bar-Van, who was accompanied by another guard.

"Did the King summon you too?" Kara asked him in a low voice.

"Apparently, he has summoned all the Kryptonians."

Kara stiffened. Did something bad happen? Was the King going to ask them all to leave at once? It couldn't be an unrest of any kind, could it? Or... a war?

Seeing Kara's anxious expression, Bar-Van patted her head and said, "Whatever it is, we will find out soon. We come in peace, so there's nothing to worry about."

Walking into the great hall together, Kara and Bar-Van noticed that their family was already seated, talking to the King and the Queen. Prince Mon-El was standing by the window, pointing something out for Kal-El. He turned around when he heard the guard announce Kara and Bar-Van's arrival. Mon-El's smile fell and he turned away with a huff.

"Welcome, Lady Kara, Bar-Van. We are glad you could join us," the King greeted them with a pleasant smile. The Queen, not so much. She still hadn't forgotten how Kara helped her son with the drug ban.

Kara curtsied in front of the royals and went to join her family. Bar-Van bowed to the King and Queen and soon joined Kara.

"It has been a great pleasure to have you here at our kingdom. What my father and the late Seg-El started has truly helped our planets to co-exist in peace. And I'm aware that with a mark of respect to us you haven't brought along your guards." The King let out a small sigh. "We have come to know of a rather unfortunate information that some of our people are unhappy with your presence."

When the King paused, Zor-El asked, "Do you wish for us to leave, Your Majesty?"

The King's eyes widened in surprise. "No, Zor-El. I wish for you to stay as long as we had initially discussed. I give you my word, no harm shall fall upon you and your family. And my word is law. But I do wish to allocate guards for all of you. If the ladies would be so kind, we have a female guard for them. As for Lady Kara and Bar-Van, two of Hal-An's most trusted men will accompany them wherever they go. And our Prince has been very kind with his offer of having Hal-An guard young Kal-El with his life."

"Hal-An is my most trusted friend, he would be more than happy to guard Kal-El," Prince Mon-El spoke. "It is a dire situation but I have faith in Rao that he would make it better. For now, let us concentrate on the celebrations happening later." When he saw Hal-An from the corner of his eye, he turned to look at Kal-El, Kara and Bar-Van. "If you would be kind enough to accompany me, I will have Hal-An introduce you to your guards."