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Princess Kara Zor-El of Krypton and Princess Morgana of Camelot run through the secret tunnels of the castle on their way to their secret place. They've been there many times already since they first accidentally discovered it but the place never gets old. It was like a paradise. It was the untouched part of Krypton's Kingdom that no one knew about. The flowers are blooming everywhere. Everything was green and colorful. The rivers were crystal clear and the waterfalls were dazzling. It really is paradise for both of the princesses. It was euphoric to be there. They have spent many memories there together. Many firsts. after all, they are each other's first love.
Kara who was afraid of the water faced her fears for the first time there. Morgana taught her how to swim there. They played with the butterflies, the birds, and all the different animals. They made their first tree house with their own hands. It was there that they first held hands. In that paradise, their first kiss happened too . Kara and Morgana felt their first time feeling butterflies in their stomachs, the first time feeling like having a heart attach because of too much happiness, their first declaration of love for each other, everything happened there. Everything about that paradise felt magical.
"You ready?" Kara asks Morgana, smiling. She knows Morgana is afraid of heights and this time she is going to be the one to teach Morgana how to face her fears. "at the count of 3... 2...."
Kara doesn't finish the countdown. Instead, she opted to jump in the waterfalls, pulling Morgana along with her. The princesses both resurface from under the water, catching their breaths.
"Whew! I can't..." Morgana gasps, grinning in disbelief and still in awe. "I can't believe I did that! We did that" She turns to Kara who was also smiling and staring at Morgana, starstruck. Morgana pulls Kara for a passionate kiss. She rests her forehead on Kara.
"Thank you, Kara" Morgana adds, staring at her beautiful girlfriend. She looks at where they are and she realizes they are still in the water which was 30 ft. deep. Her smile grows wider as she shakes her head, laughing. "And I can't believe you're so good with swimming. It was only 2 years ago that you ignored me for pushing you in here"
"Hey! We were young, okay?" Kara splashes some water unto her. "And I have a good teacher."
"Oh, do you now?" Morgana smirks, raising an eyebrow as she teases Kara. She swims closer towards the blonde with a flirtatious look on her. Morgana puts her arms on Kara's shoulders, pulling her closer. "I could teach you more explicit things, if you know what I mean"
"Morgana!" Kara nudges her as the blonde blushes scarlet red.
It never fails to amaze Morgana how shy Kara could get despite them being in love with each other for years now. Her girlfriend is just too adorable for her.
Kara's smile falters, her face turning into a more serious look. "What will we do, Morgana?"
"I honestly don't know, Kara" And with that, Morgana's smile fades away as well. Their Kingdoms have been allies for years. But these past few years, there had been some conflict between the two kingdoms. Accusations have been made, words have been uttered. At that moment, their fathers were in a meeting and who knows what is happening at the castle. It was really getting out of hand and looking like the once friendly allies will turn into foes. This terrifies the princesses. This made them anxious what it could mean for the both of them, for their relationship, for their kingdoms.
They kept quiet for a few minutes as they lay there under the waterfalls, not caring about the pressure that the water was having on them. It felt peaceful there.
"Promise me, Morgana." Kara says, looking up. She stares at those dazzling emereld eyes. She couldn't really see Morgana clearly because of the waterfalls but those eyes... Those eyes, she could always see crystal clear. "Promise me, We'll find a way. We..."
"We have to, Morgana.." Kara squeezes Morgana's hands.
There was a crack in her voice, a sound of defeat. This made Morgana's heart break. She could see how scared Kara was. is. And she is too but someone had to be strong for both of them. so she hides the fear away and assures Kara. "Oh, darliing. It'll be okay. I promise you, we'll find a way."
And with that, Morgana pulls Kara into her arms, kissing her and making her feel safe.
"I love you, Morgana" Kara whispers, tracing Morgana's lips with her thumb. "I'll always be. Nothing could change that, I promise."
"No matter what happens when we get back at the castle, know I'll always love you too, Kara" Morgana says, intertwining their fingers together, resting her forehead on Kara's as she cups her cheek with her free hand. "I'll always come back to you. to here. I love you."
They both smile, staring at each other getting lost in their own paradise, in this moment. "Always and Forver" Kara and Morgana both whisper at the same time.
That was the last time Princess Kara Zor-El of Krypton saw the one she loves the most in this world.
That was the last time Kara saw Princess Morgana of Camelot.
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but that was almost 8 years ago. When Kara was a young, foolish, naive 16 year old princess who knew nothing about how cruel this world can be. When her parents were still alive. When she was still the kind, optimistic, happy, bubbly, and miss sunshine princess everyone loved and adored. When Morgana and their kingdoms were still allies. When the love of her life was still smiling and happy. When she still loved life. When she still loved living.
When Morgana was still alive and breathing...