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The Kandor Royal Palace on Krypton - Mars returns to Venus - Wedding Day - Diana's Bedroom

Dol-Ce had put the finishing touch on Diana's wedding dress. It was four hours before she was to walk down the aisle to H'el. Though she was marring H'el she couldn't but help think about the man who she had spent the night with. She would save the memory of that night for it would never happen again. Diana didn't regret things in her life and she surely didn't regret that night. However, when she had seen Queen Lara, a stream of guilt had found its way into her mind.

"You look stunning." Queen Lara said as she took another look at Diana in the dress.

Diana wasn't too fond of the dress; it was the one H'el had picked out. Hippolyta had told Diana to pick the dress she wanted, and Queen Lara had agreed. Diana had every intention of wearing the dress she wanted but she knew that she wasn't the only one who would like that dress, Kal. It was partly guilt that Diana picked the dress H'el wanted but it was also because Diana had to cover the marks that Kal had left on her body from their seven intension lovemaking session. Diana couldn't have everyone question the bruises on her body though most of them had healed. She wondered if Kal's bruises had faded. A smirk formed on her face once she thought about Kal and the night they spent together. Though it wasn't romantic like most say the first time it, it was there and that's what she loved the most. In the room, the world faded away and it was just the two of them.

Diana should feel guilty for being with Kal in that way. H'el had done nothing but be respectful and kind to her and yet she didn't want it, Diana didn't want this wedding. Diana wanted to find Kal and be wrapped up in his arms. She needed to feel his soft lips on hers and then travel down to her neck and then to the most intimate place of her body. Diana needed to say Kal's name to feel him rocking into her over and over. Diana couldn't deny it anymore she was in love with him and nothing, not this marriage not the laws, and not the gods themselves could change Diana's heart.

Through Diana's haze, she didn't notice that she was left in the room alone. She had wanted the comfort of her sister or Kara at the moment, but royal duties had occupied the two girls. Diana hadn't told Donna what happened between her and Kal-El. Frankly, Diana didn't know if she wanted to tell Donna. She knew that Donna would always support her decision and she couldn't bear to see the disappointment on Donna's face.

However, Kara had knocked on the door and caught the two in bed. Diana thought Kara would scold them both, but Kara just informed the two of their departure and suggested they have another round before they leave. When the night was over, Kara promised to keep the interaction between the both of them a secret.

It wasn't the way Diana thought she would start a marriage with secrets but this one she had to keep. This was something that was hers and Kal to share and she wouldn't give it up.

"Princess Diana, Princess Maxima is at the door," For-El informed.

If the day couldn't go any worse, Maxima was now visiting Diana. She hoped that she had a good poker face and didn't tip Maxima off. But Diana would have to get used to being around Maxima and carrying their secret.

"Let her in," Diana said.

The door opened and Diana turned to see Maxima in a red gown. Red is the signature color of Krypton and their God, Rao. So, Diana and Maxima's dresses were styled after that. Diana didn't know who designed Maxima's dress, but it was beautiful, nonetheless.

"Wow you look, beautiful," Maxima said which threw Diana for a loop. She had never encountered Maxima being nice to anyone let alone her.

"Uh, you too," Diana said scratching her head and giving an awkward smile.

"Yeah, I figured this would be awkward," Maxima said as she let out a sigh and put her hands on her hips. "This is what I get for being nice."

"It's not awkward."

"Oh, Diana don't lie," Maxima said wicked annoyed laugh followed behind it. "You're terrible at it."

"Sorry," Diana replied.

"I need a drink," Maxima said as she walked towards a single chair and sat in it. "I can barely breathe in this thing."

"Do you need to see a healer?"

"No." Maxima snapped.

Diana nodded and turned around again looking at herself in the mirror. Her eyes couldn't help but drift down to see Maxima in the reflection. Maxima was hunched over in the chair with her hands on her forehead. Her chest rose and fell rapidly, and Diana didn't know whether she should comfort her or leave her be. If it was Donna, Kara or any of her sisters Diana would help them in an instant but Maxima wasn't like everyone else.

"I'm sorry."

Diana turned around to look at Maxima who was still in the same position. Diana had never expected those words to fall from Maxima's lips and yet here she was. Maxima then sat back in the chair and folded her arms.

"I've never had this before," Maxima mumbled.

"A conversation?" Diana questioned.

"A friend."

Diana could feel the sadness wash over her. It was odd for her to feel that way for Maxima, a woman who was nothing but rude to Diana. Yet, there was a sadness to Maxima's words and she wondered what more was there to Maxima. Maybe Maxima wasn't this evil being she was made out to be.

"You have your mother," Diana said.

"Yeah," Maxima sighed. "if you can call her that. I will have your head if you tell anyone this, but my mother isn't the kindest woman."

Diana didn't need a reminder. She had bumped into Queen Meriam and didn't need another encounter with the woman.

"The way your mother looks at you, I don't remember my mother ever doing the same thing."

"Oh, Maxima-"

"Don't pity me, please, I don't need it," Maxima stated.

"You'll have a family by the end of the day." Diana reminded. "You'll be married to the Prince of Krypton and soon you'll fill the halls with heirs of your own."

It took a lot for Diana to speak those words. Diana wanted to be the one marrying Kal and having his children. But she had to accept that she would never have Kal the way Maxima did.

"He doesn't love me, and this family doesn't want me," Maxima admitted. "I can see it in their eyes hidden behind their fake smiles. It is hard to pretend that I don't care but I care more than I should."

"It's okay to want to be accepted, Maxima," Diana said. "We were both thrown into an odd event and we're all just trying to survive."

"Yes, and that's why I came here," Maxima said as she got up from the chair and walked towards Diana. "I would like for us to start fresh."

"Friends?" Diana questioned.

"Yes," Maxima said. "I've heard Kara refer to with the word bitch and though I don't know what it means it seems to be unpleasant. She has a right to use it, I am not the nicest person."

"So, you want a fresh start?" Diana asked.

"I just said-"Maxima snapped and then caught herself. "Sorry, it's new for me, this nice thing. I just want to be accepted by everyone. They like you and though I'm not too sure why I want to get to know you. I don't want to be someone this family has to deal with for the sake of their future heirs."

Diana wasn't sure what to do with Maxima's offer. Here Diana was listening to Maxima try and become friends while Diana had bedded the man Maxima claimed to love. Diana could see now that her actions couldn't be found out and especially not by Maxima. Diana could deny maxima and be selfish, claiming Kal for herself by bedding him in secret. Yet, there was no cruel bone in Diana's body to do so. Diana's wants had to be put aside for the needs of her people, Krypton and Maxima. Maxima was willing to put her selfishness aside then Diana needed to do the same. However, Diana couldn't give up Kal they had come so far and she couldn't lose him as well.

"Of course, Maxima," Diana said as she faked a smile.

The Kandor Royal Palace on Krypton - Mars returns to Venus - Wedding Day - Diana's Bedroom

When Kal-El pictured being married, he never pictured this. He knew that his marriage would be arranged but he thought at least that he would like the woman or be able to grow to like the woman. However, he grew to like another woman.

Diana.

Though today, he wasn't marrying Diana. His brother would marry the woman he loved, and he would marry Maxima. He couldn't wrap his mind around the events of today when it was constantly remembering last night.

Last night, the two made love to each other for hours. They poured all their emotions into their actions and connected with each other or another level. It was amazing for both of them and he wanted to keep it that way. They laid there tangled in the love they had created for each other. But now, out of all the tangled love Kal realized the mess they were truly in. Not only had he made love to a woman who wasn't his wife, but he slept with his brothers love.

Kal loved his little brother, they were best friends and yet Kal had betrayed him. He had never kept anything from H'el but he would have to now. Kal didn't need to wonder how H'el would react if he discovered the truth about the two. So, Kal would keep this secret with him until his lungs gave out.

As for Diana, Kal wasn't sure what to do with her. When he offered her to run away with him, she didn't give him an answer. He needed to know if she wanted to join him so they could start to plan a life together. It was selfish and Kal knew that but part of him didn't care. He didn't want to think about H'el and his reactions. When Kal and Diana settled he would then figure out how to confront his brother if the time ever came.

"Today's the big day," Zor-El said as he patted Kal-El on the back, ripping him away from his thoughts.

"Yeah," Kal said softly faking a smile.

"Nervous?"

"It not every day you get married."

"No," Zor-El said. "it's not. But we make the best out of what we've been given."

"That's easy to say," Kal-El said looking at his uncle. "You knew Allura before you were married, and you loved her before. I barely know Maxima let alone love her."

"We all have done things we didn't want to," Jor-El said as he walked into the room with H'el by his side. "But we must do what is good for Krypton."

Kal-El didn't argue with his father, not today. He couldn't show his utter disdain for the event today. H'el then gave his brother a look and motioned him to the side of the room away from their father and uncle.

"You ready?" H'el asked cracking his head to the left and right.

"You seem calm," Kal said looking at his brother in their ceremony attire.

"Hey, I'm marrying Diana." H'el said and a smirk formed on his lips. "Can't be too upset with a woman like that under you."

Kal had never wanted to hurt his brother until now. He wanted to punch H'el across the face and continue until he was unconscious. Kal didn't like anyone talking about his love like that, alas he could do nothing. This day was about playing the part until he could find a way out. He needed to save himself and Diana from the situation they were put in. If he could do one good thing in his life, it would be saving her.

"You love her?" Kal asked.

He didn't know what answer he would get from H'el. Part of him wanted to know if he did care for Diana. Truthfully, the answer didn't matter because Kal loved Diana and that was all that mattered. But maybe Kal wanted a reason to run away with Diana. He couldn't imagine Diana being married to a man who didn't love her when Diana deserved every start in the galaxy.

"Love is an emotion and a stupid one at that." H'el said. "She's here to marry me and have children. If love happens along the way then fine but other than that she is an object."

The Temple of Rao - Kandor, Krypton - Wedding Day -

Kal El watched as Diana walked down the aisle. Her hair was nicely done in a high bun and she stood proudly. He could sense the excitement that was radiating off of H'el as he saw Diana, who could blame him for Diana was a magnificent being. The red and blue Kryptonian wedding dress hugged every curve of Diana's perfect body. He ignored Maxima who walked by Diana's side.

While the whole world was watching him, he wanted Diana. Graceful and regal, Diana walked up the steps of the H'el. Of course, Diana glanced at Kal and it put his nerves to rest. It was confirmation that their night of lovemaking meant something to Diana, that she wanted him more than anything in this world

Kal turns, his shoulders lined with H'el, and Maxima stands across from him while Diana does the same with H'el. Together, they raise their hands and the Priest binds their hands in a tight cloth. The ceiling of the Temple is opened, the red sun shining down on the two couples.

Shocked and mesmerized, Diana lets out a gasp and looks at the sun, all the while Kal is looking at her. A smile fell upon Diana's face as a tear slipped from her beautiful eyes and down her face. Diana then looked down and wiped her cheek. Once done, she finally looked into Kal-El's eye and gave him a warm smile.

They would find a way to be together.

It's short I'm sorry! I still have my writer's block I'm fighting through but I promise it will get better. This is part 1 of the wedding and part 2 is coming soon. Thank you for sticking with me and this story! Be safe! Have a good day!

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