Star Crossed

Chapter 14

"I say we should check out Aldax," Princess Cait spoke as she placed her napkin down and stood up once breakfast was over.

Bar-Van immediately stood up, holding his hand out for the Princess to take as she stepped away from the chair. She gave him a bright smile as she took his hand. Mon-El stood looking at the little exchange between his cousin and Bar-Van, his eyes drifted towards Kara who looked displeased.

Kara frowned lightly as Princess Cait and Bar-Van left the dining hall and made their way to the lounge. She really didn't like how close those two were getting. Bar-Van could be her future mate. She didn't want him getting too close to the Princess. But the second her eyes fell on Mon-El who was walking besides Kal-El, chuckling as the young boy talked about dragons, Kara realized she was being a hypocrite. She didn't like Barry getting close to the Princess, even though she was freshly out of the Crown Prince's bed. She had no right to judge Bar-Van when she herself was no longer an innocent. Ashamed of herself, she lowered her gaze and followed the others out.

"Mon-El," Princess Cait called, making her cousin face her.

"Hmm?"

"Barry and I are heading to Aldax now. Would you and Lady Kara like to join us? Kal-El, you are most welcome too," Princess Cait said with a kind smile.

Kara found herself taking Kal-El's hand in hers as Mon-El partly covered them from the Princess as he came to stand in front of them. "We'd rather not go off exploring, Cait. It is not safe."

"You used to be more adventurous when you were little."

"And foolish," Mon-El added. "Both of us were. Have you forgotten we got lost the last time we went exploring?"

"We were children, Mon-El. And if that bothers you so much, we can take guards along." Princess Cait said, waving at Winn and Cisco, who stood near the door, eyes widening as the Princess mentioned them.

Mon-El let out a chuckle. "Those two? I'd rather go alone."

The Princess gave him a big smile. "There we go! You're up for it! Let's go then. All of us, exploring Aldax... wouldn't that be fun?"

Kara's eyes drifted to Mon-El, he didn't seem eager, but he certainly didn't seem like the kind of guy who would say no to his cousin. Sighing, he nodded and asked Cait to lead the way.

It wasn't a surprise to see the two cousins leading the way deep down the castle, to the parts Kara hadn't explored yet. Winn and Cisco were following them quietly. Kara held onto Kal-El's hand tightly as they ended up turning around the corner to a darker hallway. Now she realized why Mon-El had asked Winn and Cisco to grab the lanterns. He held one, too.

Algand had too many windows and they did bring in all the light and made the place airy. Aldax certainly was not built that way. It was darker and gave off an eerie feeling. Kara felt a sudden chill down her spine as they turned another corner; this one was a long hallway with huge doors or either side.

Grabbing onto the Prince's shirt, Kara pulled him closer. "Hey! You said Aldax was in ruins!" she hissed.

Mon-El bent down and chuckled lightly. In a low voice he answered, "My lady, what you saw were the ruins. And this part of the castle... well, we don't take about it or explore it. For good reasons."

A sudden sound made them all jump. Kal-El let go off Kara's hand and hugged her legs tightly. She held him close as they all looked around.

"What was that?" Winn asked, spooked.

"Just the draft. It was some door," Princess Cait answered, moving forward.

"Maybe we should head back," Bar-Van said, looking at Kal-El as he hugged Kara. He patted the little boy's head and looked at Kara carefully. This was not the kind of place he would want Kara or Kal to explore.