#now if you excuse me I'll go buy a star projector

[meimi-haneoka]

Cosmos - Akiho/Kaito one-shot

Once upon a time, when chapter 48 had definitively broken the cage to my admiration and support for the YunaAki pairing, I couldn't help but start imagining their future together.

And one of the first headcanons that came up to me was this one. Not in depth like you can see developed here, but the setting was definitely this one. An intimacy that didn't require for them to necessarily "jump on eachother". And for personal reasons, I needed to reclaim this headcanon so badly, write it down and release it to the world. Just because of that, I can already feel like this little thing spilled here will be one of my favorite writings.

I'm pretty sure this one, at more than 1600 words, is categorized as a fully fledged fic, right?

Now, this is another quite romantic one, but I managed to sneak in a tiny bit of delicious angst towards the end, just cause it's so much their element and I can't stand over-sugary stuff myself. I can't believe I also made actual research for this one. Get ready for some cosmic magic under the cut ✨

Genre: fluff, romance, a sprinkle of angst. Akiho is 17 years old. They haven't found a cure for Kaito yet, but! She has disclosed her true name to him. Snippet: "Akiho-san...do you know the origin of your name?" "...My name?" "Your true one."

All the curtains were closed tightly. The spacious living room was completely immersed in the darkness, except for a couple of scented candles on the ground, faintly illuminating the floor. Any hindrance out of the way. A generous number of soft cushions of all sizes was arranged on the floor, on top of a large camping mattress, right between the two candles.

Akiho threw herself enthusiastically on the pile of cushions, while Kaito lay down in a slower motion.

"....Ready?" Kaito whispered with a soft smile, while the girl next to him nodded excitedly, azure eyes shining in the dark.

One press on a button of the remote controller, and the whole ceiling turned into a sparkling planetarium.

Akiho gasped. "Oh my god....this is amazing!" She instinctively brought her hands to her face, covering partly her mouth while her voice was choking with emotion, a quirk that even at 17 years old she couldn't drop yet.

The starry vault rotated slowly, while some stars twinkled, giving a quite realistic effect to the scenery. Every now and then, a shooting star would appear randomly, inviting to make a wish.

Kaito looked to the side to check the reaction of the girl, pleased with himself. The star projector had been his present for Akiho's 17th birthday, but between study, book repairs and moving out to another country, they hadn't found a moment of quiet to put it in function. That perfect moment finally came this evening of December.

Of course he bought the most expensive model out there, and this one could even add sound effects to the experience, which he had set on sea waves through the remote control. The idea was "we're lying down on a deserted beach at night, in the early summer", instead of the chilling winter they were actually in.

"Kaito-san..." - Akiho moved her finger up in the air, "what constellation is that one?"

He had vaguely studied astronomy as part of his magic education, but he had forgotten a lot of it...for a moment he was tempted to use a magic spell, but then decided against it, not wanting to irritate the girl beside him. She always reprimanded him whenever he lazily tried to use his magic for the most mundane things. They hadn't found a cure for him yet, so she wanted him to keep the use of magic at the minimum, to avoid affecting his health. Therefore, he pulled himself up and went next to the star projector, changing the little disc with a different one.

The projection changed to a similar starry vault complete with the constellations map, and plopping down next to her, he said with a smile "Akiho-san, that seems to be Virgo!".

"Really?! That's my zodiac sign!!" Her brows furrowed for a moment, then "Indeed, with a bit of imagination that could look like a maiden...without a head". Kaito chuckled. "Wait, where's Pisces?"

Kaito checked the constellation map on his phone (which he had downloaded precisely for this occasion), and after a moment he indicated it, pointing his finger towards the ceiling. "Over there."

"....That one?! Oh....that looks more like a flower with two stems than actually two fishes, doesn't it?" she blurted out, laughing playfully.

"...Akiho-san..." Kaito couldn't help but chuckle again, reveling in the cheerfulness of his beloved. Nothing could send tingles to his heart like the sound of her laughter.

"Akiho-san...do you know the origin of your name?" "...My name?" "Your true one."

Akiho stared at him with curiosity, cheeks tinted slightly with a pink hue. The topic of their true names was usually off-limits. They didn't make a rule for it, but being both very well acquainted with the customs of the magic world, the unspoken agreement was to never bring them up...unless it was something serious.

"I was named after a flower, right?"

"Of course...but do you know why cosmos flowers were named that way?"

The girl stared at him, thinking for a moment about the question. She realized she never actually thought about why cosmos flowers bore that name. So, she shook her head slightly.

"Back in the 17th century, Spanish priests found the flowers in Mexico and cultivated them in their mission gardens."

He looked away from her, turning his gaze towards the starry sky.

"Originally, Kosmos is a Greek word that means 'order' or 'harmonious arrangement'. The priests were fascinated by those flowers' orderly arranged petals, they found them...." He paused.

"...Breathtakingly beautiful. And perfect." His eyes were now twinkling, still fixed on the firmament over their heads. "Just like the universe, the cosmos. So, they named those flowers after it."

Akiho's heartbeat quickened, and if she knew the man next to her well enough, his heart was doing just the same. They had spent enough time together for her to understand all too well what he was trying to say.

Kaito felt Akiho's hand searching for his, and they intertwined them silently.

"Thank you...I didn't know all of that. I've always thought that cosmos flowers were pretty, yes, but not particularly remarkable or unique... It is nice to know that the right people could see the true beauty and worth in them."

As if replying to her, she felt him squeezing her hand.

After a moment of silence, Akiho's right index finger moved up in the air once again. "Wait, what about that one? What is its name? It's big, but the stars don't look particularly bright"

"Hmm...Aquarius, apparently. This one would be basically impossible to see by naked eye, from an urban area."

Akiho made a face once again. "The water-bearer, hmmm... I can see his legs but...these constellations all seem to be missing their heads!", she blurted out, feigning annoyance.

Kaito couldn't hold it in, and burst out laughing, causing her to do the same.

Yes, she was just perfect the way she was.

☆゜・。。・゜゜・。。・゜★

Kaito groggily opened his eyes in the dim light of the candles, ceiling still covered with stars. The clock of the living room showed it was 2 am.

Clinging onto his right arm, Akiho was soundly asleep next to him. Consciousness rapidly washed over him, remembering what happened.

Akiho's exploration of the starry vault had gone on for more than an hour, but at some point her remarks and answers had become more and more absentminded, till he realized she had actually fallen asleep. Smiling tenderly at her slumbering form, he was ready to pull himself up to go pick up a blanket for her, and eventually arrange some cushions for himself farther away from the camping mattress (he didn't want to wake her up, but didn't want to leave her sleeping alone in the living room either), but he had quickly realized with dismay that she had turned on the side and literally latched onto his right arm.

He had frozen right there and then. He didn't want to wake her up, but he had started to overthink as usual - this is not appropriate, we shouldn't sleep together, what if-- The result was that the stress made him incredibly sleepy, and after a few minutes of ruminations, Morpheus had taken a hold of him too.

Now that he was fully awake, he mentally scolded himself for falling asleep, and proceeded to do what he didn't have the heart to do before: slowly, slowly, he tried to disentangle his arm from Akiho's grip. When he managed to slip away, he rose to go pick that blanket up, because he couldn't risk for Akiho to catch a cold due to his imprudence.

"Where are you going?"

Her tone made him stop in his tracks immediately. Turning around, what he saw made his heart drop.

Akiho was propped on her elbow, staring in his direction but not quite focused on him. She was clearly still half asleep, but what ripped Kaito's heart apart was her expression, halfway between a scowl and wanting to break into tears.

It didn't take him long to understand why she had that expression. Even after 4 years, the trauma he had caused to her resurfaced sometimes in her dreams, upsetting her when she woke up.

"I'm just going to get a blanket.....I'm not going anywhere." he answered, while painfully making sure to emphasize the last part.

Akiho blinked her eyes twice, awareness coming back to her. Her expression slowly turned into one of realization, then she looked briefly to her side, panicking. "Oh my god, I'm sorry...I didn't fall asleep on you, did I? ...I didn't want to bother you-"

"You've never bothered me once, Akiho-san."

The girl stared at him, misty-eyed. His expression was kind, but tinged with guilt. His figure against the starry ceiling reminded her of that fateful night, when he fought his stubborness and the monsters inside his head to go back to her.

The girl casted her eyes down and to the side, pink hue emerging on her cheeks once again. "Then...once you took that blanket...could you...could you get back here next to me?" she said softly, finding the courage to look up once again.

Kaito had already understood long time ago that he was done for. He knew that no matter how much he tried, he would've never been able to refuse anything to those blue eyes of hers. Especially if he wanted it himself, in the first place.

They stared at eachother for a moment, before Kaito breathed out the air he was unwittingly holding and said with a smile "I'd be happy to, Akiho-san."

Akiho beamed at him, sure more than ever that there wasn't any place on this Earth or in the entire cosmos where she could've felt safer, other than next to him.

[supercorpkid]

Alura.

Supercorp, Kara Danvers x Daughter!Reader, Lena Luthor x Daughter!Reader

Word count: 2230.

“Hey kid.” Kara walks in your room, and you look up from the device you’re working on. “How’s the leg?”

You look at the cast aunt Alex put on your leg, so you could have an excuse for your limping walk, and for missing so many days at school. You shrug.

“A little better.” You smile when she comes closer to kiss your forehead.

“Good. Can you help me with something?” Kara asks, opening her hand and showing you a computer piece. You look at her with puzzling eyes.

“What’s that?” You give her an inquisitive eyebrow raise. “Did you break something at CatCo again?”

“I-Well, yes. But this isn’t it. This is-” Kara sits in your bed and you follow her with your eyes. “It’s a program Alex found on my ship when I was sent to Earth. It’s, um, a hologram of my mom.”

You look at her even more confused.

“It was programmed to help me here on Earth or whatever. I didn’t use it much, and then I found out that my mom was alive in Argo and I really didn’t have to use it anymore.” Kara breathes deep, and looks up, trying not to cry. “But now-”

You stand up and make your way to the bed. She holds your arms to support you, and helps you sit on the bed with her. You put your arm over her shoulders, and pull her in, kissing her temple.

“But now you’re missing her.” You say, and she agrees with her head, letting her tears fall. You wipe them with your thumb.

“I just-I don’t know. I think I have things I want to ask her now.” She gives you a sad little smile and you agree.

“Can you take me to L Corp? We can work on it together.”

“Sure!” She looks a little more excited after your suggestion and she picks you up immediately. You laugh.

“Maybe I can change out of my pajamas first?” You ask and Kara puts you on the floor. You blink and you’re changed. You look at your outfit. “That’s what you chose for me to wear? It doesn’t even go together.”

“I think you look great!” Kara picks you up again and makes her way to the backyard. “Besides, I really don’t want any intern messing with you.”

“You and mom are delusional.” You laugh and she flies you both to L Corp.

“Miss Luthor-Danvers!” Aly, the receptionist, stands up when she sees you walking in with Kara supporting you. “I’m so glad to see you! We’ve been missing you around here. I asked Mrs Luthor and she told me about the accident. I hope you’re feeling better.”

“Hi Aly. I’m ok.” You smile at her. “Still hard to walk, but the brain doesn’t stop, right?”

“Oh, I’m sure you’ll be better in no time!” She smiles back at you. Then puts her best professional face, and sits back on the chair. “Mrs. Danvers.”

“Hi Aly.” Your momma answers and makes her way to the elevator. “See, they’ve missed you.”

“Yes, I do very well with the older crowd.” You joke making Kara laugh, she takes you to your lab, and you smile when you open the door. “Rao, I love this place.”

“Let me get you a chair.” Kara runs to the other side of the room, grabs a chair and makes you sit in it. “Where should I roll you to?”

“Table. Let me see what we’re dealing with.”

Kara does what you ask. She’s actually very helpful when she’s not so anxious. She grabs all the tools you need, and buys snacks when you’re focused on working.

“Hello, my loves.” You hear Lena’s voice coming from the door, but you’re too focused to move. “I’m happy that you two are here.”

You hear them kissing, and Kara explaining everything to her. You’re still too concentrated to talk to them.

“Oh, so if this works, she’ll get to meet Alura.” Lena says and you finally stop to look at her. “You’re going to love her, babygirl.” She makes her way towards you and kisses your forehead. “Um, what are you wearing?”

“Momma picked it up.” You roll your eyes.

“Hey! I think she looks nice!” Kara defends herself making you and Lena chuckle.

“I’m not ten anymore!” You complain, but you’re laughing while doing so. “I don’t even know where you found a mickey t-shirt!”

“I don’t know why you’re complaining. If your mom had picked your outfit, you would be wearing a suit.” It’s Lena’s time to roll her eyes.

“Mom’s got great style and she wouldn’t dress me like a little kid.” You say and see Lena arching her eyebrow back at Kara, who huffs a ‘whatever’. “Anyways, I think I got it.” You say and you look at Kara. “Can you roll me to that computer?”

“Do you need help?” Lena asks after Kara puts you in place. You look back at her with a smile.

“Well, I mean, I don’t want to take much of your time…” You see Lena pulling up a chair next to you.

“What do you need?” She asks and you give yourself a little smile, very content with her reaction.

“I made a 3D projector for momma once, I’m trying to figure out what changes I need to make to read Kryptonian technology.” You show Lena and it doesn’t take long until you and Lena are working side by side, and she finds the answer really fast.

“My family is so smart.” Kara has a proud smile on her lips, and you look at Lena to see her blushing at the compliment.

“Ok!” You stand up and Kara hurries to reach your arm, to support you. You give her a thankful smile and put the device on the table, looking at her. “Ready?”

“Yes!” She says excitedly. Lena comes to your side after you turn it on, and holds you, so Kara can let go of you.

“Kara.”

You see a woman in the projector looking at you. You furrow your brows to her funny-looking clothes. She doesn’t look like your momma.

“Mom.” Kara lets her tears fall immediately and the hologram turns to face her. Alura looks at you again, and then at your momma.

“There are two Karas in this world.”

She points out and you look at Lena, confused.

“No, that’s-that’s my daughter.” Kara answers and you don’t know how it’s possible, but the hologram gives you a smile.

“She’s a copy of your DNA. And someone else’s.”

“Yes.” Kara points at Lena behind her. “This is my wife, Lena.”

“You have a beautiful family, Kara. You must be proud.”

She says making Kara cry a little harder and you understand how much she must feel validated hearing that.

“Come on, let’s give them some privacy.” Lena whispers in your ear, holding your waist, and supporting you the best way she can while you two get out of the lab. “So, that was your grandmother.” Lena says once the door is closed and you agree with your head.

“She’s funny-looking.” You give her a smile and explain right after. “I mean, what’s with the ball gown outfit?”

“You would be dressed like that if you were in Krypton.” She smiles. “You should see Kara’s outfit when she landed, it’s adorable. Your Gramm still has it in Midvale.”

“Oooh, I definitely wanna see it now.” You smile and look at the door. You hear some words that aren’t leaving Lena’s mouth, and you look at her, frowning. “My super hearing is…”

“Baby.” She holds your arms when she sees your expression. “Does it hurt?”

“No, it’s just-It’s-It’s confusing. I can’t shut it off, and-”

“Mom, I-I have a daughter now. I finally understand why you sent me to Earth. Watching over Kal-El was just an excuse. You wanted to save me.” You hear Kara’s voice. You know this conversation is way too private, but nothing you do makes it shut off.

“Yes Kara. You understand it now. A mother must do whatever she can to protect her children.”

“What if I can’t? How do you come to terms with not being able to be there all the time?” Kara chokes a little and your eyes are filled with tears. Lena hugs you, trying to make you feel better, even though she can’t hear what you’re hearing.

“You don’t. We can never accept the fact that we can’t. That’s why no matter what happens we keep trying.”

“Mom, I can’t stop listening.” You look at Lena trying to cover your ears. “It’s, um, about me.”

“Come on, baby.” Lena helps you again, making her way to the elevator, and going up to her office. All the voices start to mingle and you stop hearing them, making you feel better for not violating their privacy. “How are you feeling?”

“It’s just a little confusing, but I’ll be fine.” She helps you into her office, and sits you on the couch. You close your eyes trying to shut off everything.

“Here baby.” You open your eyes to find Lena offering you a glass of water. You drink and she sits next to you, holding you tight. “Tell me, what can I do to help?”

“Talk, or like sing.” You look at her with pleading eyes. “Can you sing?”

“C’mere.” Lena takes you in her arms, holding your head close to her chest, and hearing her heartbeat already helps a lot. She then starts singing so softly you have to focus all your hearing on her. “Just like a star across my sky, just like an angel off the page, you have appeared to my life, feel like I'll never be the same…”

You smile closing your eyes again, and all the noise fades away and all you can hear is Lena’s husky voice calming you. When Kara shows up a little later, you’re already calmer and happier.

“Thanks baby.” Kara squeezes your knee. “It was just what I needed.”

“Yeah?” You ask and she smiles. The truest one you’ve seen in her face in weeks.

“Yeah.” She kisses your head. “Let’s let your mom go back to work.” She picks you up, and Lena stands up from the couch, kissing your forehead and then Kara’s mouth. “See you at home, love.”

“I’ll see you both in a few.” Lena answers and Kara flies away, leaving from the office’s balcony.

You can’t stop feeling bad from hearing part of her conversation, even if it was unintentionally. So, as soon as Kara lands in the backyard, and sits you on the couch, you apologize.

“Momma, my powers are… weird.” You start and she shakes her head agreeing. “I didn’t mean to use my super hearing, but I-I heard part of your conversation with grandmother Alura. I’m sorry.”

“It’s ok.” Kara sits next to you, looking unbothered. “Is there something you want to talk about?”

“You wanted to talk to her about me?” You ask, shyly. Kara smiles fondly at you, putting her arm over your shoulders.

“It was one of the reasons.” She agrees. “I left Krypton too young. She didn’t teach me everything I wanted to know, and when I came to Earth, I was mostly relearning basic things.” She breathes deep. “I know Eliza loves me like a daughter, but I can’t help but think there’s a tiny little difference from the way Alura loved me. You know, this feeling of ‘I would give my life for yours’.” Kara asks you and you agree with your head. “I felt that, when I saw you in that bed.”

“So, you wanted a solution for not feeling like that anymore?”

“For never letting it happen again, maybe.” She shrugs.

“Did she help?”

“Well, not exactly.” Kara holds you tighter. “I don’t think there will ever come a day where I will not feel guilty for not helping you out of a bad situation. But she did say something interesting.”

“Oh?” You ask.

“On the contrary of what she did, she told me to pass all my knowledge along to you, so you’ll be able to protect yourself.”

“Don’t you already?”

“Yeah.” She smiles, but adds right after. “But maybe I can do more.”

“Can I tell you something?” You ask and she shakes her head agreeing. “What you do is more than enough. What happened wasn’t your fault. I’d hate for this feeling of guilt to consume you because of me.” You hold her tight. “You’re the best momma in the universe. I don’t think grandmother Alura can help you with that.”

“Thanks baby.” Kara kisses the top of your head. “I love you. You’re the greatest kid in the world.”

You smile at that. And look up to Kara’s face.

“She thought I was you.” You laugh and Kara joins right after.

“Well, she isn’t really your grandmother. But, I mean, look at this cute little face of yours.” Kara holds your face between her hand, squishing your cheeks, and you give her a crooked smile. “You can’t blame a hologram for thinking that.”

“Not when you think that yourself, huh?” You joke and Kara smiles widely.

“Oh, I wish I was as cool and awesome as you are!”

And you wish you were half the brave woman Kara is. She’s been through so much stuff and she still smiles like that. Rao, you really love her.

Notes

Thanks @hermen0404 for your help with this prompt and also HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY HYPEMAN/IDEA BUDDY!!! 🎉💙❤️