Of Knights and Aliens

Chapter 126

After Maggie and Alex dance until they can't ignore their aching feet any longer, they know it's time for them to turn in. To go on their honeymoon.

Neither of them wanted to go far for their honeymoon. They wanted to stay close to National City and the DEO in case they're needed. Of course, when Eliza heard of their plan to stay in their room for their honeymoon, she was horrified to say the least. She insisted on making plans for them and hasn't given into their pleas to tell them where they're going. The only hint she's given is that they'll like it.

Eliza notices the couple wanting to go and stands, easily getting people's attention. "It is time to send off the couple. Follow me, please."

Eliza motions for Maggie and Alex to go in front of her and they comply, walking hand and hand through the Danvers Castle towards the main entrance/exit. As they're about to go out the main doors, the guards hand them each a bouquet. Eliza herds their guests out of the castle and gestures for Alex to talk.

"I know this is based on an old wive's tale, but it's one I always liked. Basically, it says that whoever catches the bouquet will get married next. And since there are two wives, there are two bouquets to throw," Alex explains.

She and Maggie then turn, so their backs are facing the people. That way they can't launch it at whoever they want to. Alex and Maggie make eye contact out of the corner of their eyes and Alex counts down from three, mouthing the numbers. On zero, they throw the bouquets behind them.

Maggie and Alex turn when they hear laughter, and both burst into laughter. The two people that caught the bouquets are Lena and Kara. And what's funny is they're nowhere near each other in the crowd, both of them looking equally baffled to have flowers in their hands.

"The Gods have spoken," Alex jokes. "Put a ring on it, Luthor."

Lena and Kara blush and find each other in the crowd. Lena pecks Kara's lips and Alex laughs when her sister's face gets pinker.

"Put a bracelet on it, Little Danvers!" Maggie teases.

Kara looks surprised for a moment, like she didn't expect Maggie to remember what she told her about her dead planet and the culture she left behind. Kara turns her attention back to Lena, who holds out her bouquet to Kara.

"For you, darling." She practically purrs. Kara's cheeks turn red and she squeaks out a thank you, holding out the one she caught to Lena. Lena chuckles and takes it. "Thank you."

Maggie's eyebrows furrow in confusion when she hears the familiar sound of horse hooves against cobblestone approaching them. She turns around to see an actual horse-drawn carriage. She blinks, not quite believing what she's seeing but it doesn't go away.

The carriage is fancier than she expected, intricate designs carved and painted onto it. Honestly, it reminds Maggie of those Princess stories her mother used to tell her as a little girl. There are two horses pulling it, one that's black with white near the hooves like socks and the other a chestnut brown with what looks like a white diamond between its eyes. There's an actual person sitting atop the carriage so they don't need to direct the horses.

Maggie gives Alex a wide-eyed look and notices that her wife looks just as surprised as she does. Oh. So she wasn't aware of this either.

"It's already loaded up with everything you'll need for your week away," Eliza says pleasantly.

"A week? Mom, we agreed to four days!"

"You agreed, I did no such thing. You girls deserve to have some time to yourselves," Eliza says.

Alex sighs but knows this isn't something her mom will back down on. And she knows that Eliza's just trying to do the right thing. She nods and squeezes Maggie's hand.

"Thank you," is all Alex says but Eliza knows her daughter well enough to hear the sincerity in her voice.

She smiles. "Of course. Now go! Have fun! There's food and everything you should need in... where you're going." Eliza winks at them and Alex groans good-naturedly at the fact that her mom still isn't telling them where they're going.

A guard steps forward and opens the door to the carriage for them. Alex is about to step towards it but hesitates, looking back at her parents.

"I know we're only going to be gone for a week, but... I would like to say quick goodbyes."

"Of course," Jeremiah says gently and is the first to hug them. "I love you both. Congratulations."

They go through their friends and family like that until they get to Kara and Lena.

"When's the wedding?" Maggie jokes, gesturing to the bouquets still in their hands.

"Someday, Sir Maggie." Lena says, cocking a hip and raising an eyebrow, earning a blush from her girlfriend and amused looks from Maggie and Alex. She softens. "Again, congratulations to you both. I'm glad you found each other. Now go have fun, and don't worry about us. J'onn does have other agents that work at the DEO. And if on the off chance that they can't handle things, I have no doubt they'll come and get you. Alight?"

Alex nods. She knows, but it's nice to hear someone else say it. "Alright."

"Good. Now get in here," Kara demands.

She opens up her arms and wraps them around her three favorite women. They all hug back as tightly as they can and pretend not to notice when everyone pulls back with wet eyes.

Maggie wipes at her face with one hand and takes Alex's hand in hers with the other. She squeezes and Alex nods, knowing what her wife is trying to communicate. They climb into the carriage, ducking their heads to get in. They sit on the surprisingly comfortable seats and wave goodbye to their guests.

Next chapter, the honeymoon! And here are my plans: I don't know if I'm going to go into explicit detail... If I do, I'll use the three stars *** and warn you guys because I know that's not everybody's thing! If I don't, I'll add that as a prompt to myself! Side note, I actually hung out with humans today? Like not even because of a club or anything, it was awesome! I have friends! And none of them are straight haha! :) Thank you all for reading and for your amazing comments! Stay awesome!