Chapter 143

With all of the Danvers family back, the Castle feels like it's livelier than it has been in a long time.

Alex and Maggie have the rest of the day off when they arrive to resettle, despite the fact they would be happy to get back to work right away since they love what they do. After unpacking, they do stop at the DEO to greet their friends and to give J'onn a hug, who was too busy earlier to be there when they arrived. Which Alex and Maggie certainly understand.

Instead of hanging around their work all day, they head inside and find Kara and Lena cuddling in the library, reading books.

"You certainly look comfy," Alex says. She grins when both Lena and Kara jump, loving that she can sneak up on her sister when she's with Lena.

"Yeah. We haven't gotten a lot of time to ourselves in the Luthor Kingdom, so I dragged Lee here."

"Sorry, darling. Jess isn't used to taking over everything and she can't handle everything-"

"It's okay," Kara says gently, cutting off her girlfriend's apology. "I love you, and I love spending time with you. I love seeing you being the powerful Queen I know you are."

"And people say Maggie and I are too sweet," Alex jokes. "When's the wedding?"

They both flush and Alex notes with interest that Lena shifts and squirms. She'll have to get her alone later and talk to her. Alex raises an eyebrow at Lena, who clears her throat softly and doesn't meet her gaze.

"Is it good to be back?" Kara asks them, gently tracing circles on the back of Lena's hand with her thumb. She may not know why Lena's shy and slightly uncomfortable all of the sudden, but she definitely wants to help ease that.

"It's amazing. I loved spending time with Alex, just the two of us, but I know that we both were missing everyone."

Alex nods in agreement, gently squeezing Maggie's hand. "Yeah. Do you guys want to do anything with us? Or do you want to stay here and cuddle? Either is fine with us."

Lena and Kara exchange a look and nod slightly. "What do you have in mind?" Lena asks.

"Sparring, walking in the gardens, walking around National City..." Maggie trails off. She doesn't have any more off the top of her head.

Lena and Kara look at each other again and Lena shrugs. "Walking around National City sounds good to me."

"Alright. We can get ready and meet at the front entrance in ten minutes?" Alex suggests.

"That works," Lena confirms.

They head to their rooms, Maggie and Alex wanting to change out of the clothes they had been traveling in, and Lena and Kara wanting to put on more practical clothing for walking in a City.

Lena, like always, slips a dagger or two into hidden sleeves in her clothing, as well as straps her bow to her back. It always makes her feel more secure, more safe.

Alex and Maggie have the same idea, grabbing their swords and putting them on. Just in case. By now, they're so used to having weapons on them that it feels really weird not to have any. Alex almost feels naked without them.

Both couples stroll to the front door, reaching it at roughly the same time.

Lena grins when she sees Alex and Maggie with their swords visibly on them. "You had the same idea as me."

"It's better to have too many weapons than too few," Alex says. "Trust me, I've learned that more than once. In training!" She rushes to clarify at the worried looks on the others' faces. "In training at first I wouldn't bring enough weapons for the fighting simulations. That's the main way I was beaten."

"You scared me for a second, babe." Maggie sighs, tugging on Alex's hand so they all start walking out of the main entrance.

"You've seen all my scars," Alex reminds her.

"But I don't know all their stories," Maggie points out. "No pressure or anything like that, I'm just trying to help you understand my brief moment of panic."

Alex nods thoughtfully and gently lifts Maggie's hand to her lips, kissing the back of it reverently.

They walk down the path from the Danvers Castle towards National City, with Kara excitedly asking Maggie and Alex about their honeymoon and how married life is treating them. They're both more than happy to talk about it.

When Maggie is telling Kara about how their dynamic has barely changed (except they say "wife" as often as possible), Alex makes eye contact with Lena.

"We'll talk later," Alex mouths at her.

Lena looks incredibly nervous so Alex gives her a warm smile to show her it's not about anything had. Lena nods to her and then they're sucked back into the conversation by Kara.

***

Maggie and Alex are lying in their bed  cuddling that night and Maggie looks up at Alex from where her head is resting on Alex's chest.

"Hey babe?"

"Mm?" Alex hums, her eyes closed.

"What happened earlier with you and Lena? She looked absolutely terrified for a second."

"I told her that we're going to have to talk. I didn't mean to scare her."

"What about?" Maggie asks, squirming slightly to find a better place where she can see her wife's face easier.

"I think she's planning on proposing to Kara. I just want to talk to her about that."

"You're not going to give her the whole big sister talk, are you?" Maggie asks, reaching over to take Alex's hand. Alex immediately starts absent-mindedly playing with her fingers.

"I definitely am. I'm going to give her the big sister pep talk." Alex blushes when her wife beams at her words. "And I'm going to try to brainstorm with her, see if she has a plan already. Though knowing Kara, she'll love it no matter what."

"She'll cry no matter what," Maggie adds. "It's a Danvers trait to cry when proposed to."

Alex playfully bats Maggie's arm, but she knows that's true so far.

Next chapter, Lena's point of view! :) I still have to figure out the angst haha I've had like zero time to relax, let alone plan stories lately... Thank you all for reading and for your amazing comments! Stay awesome!