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Hey, Guys! Welcome to my first Supercorp fanfic!

I have changed and added some things!!! READ THE ONES WITH (*)

Some things you should know before reading:

~ I DON'T OWN ANY CHARACTERS! EXCEPT FOR THE ONES NOT PART OF THE DC UNIVERSE! ALL RIGHTS ARE RESERVED TO THE DC UNIVERSE EXCEPT MY PLOT!

~ As we know from the show that Kara is from earth-38. This book isn't an alternate story instead it takes place on earth-169...means they don't know that a multiverse exists BUT there will be some chapters in which they will go to Earth-38 and the couple kara and Lena will meet the "best friends" Kara and Lena.😁

^^^THE MOST IMPORTANT THING!^^^

~The "Crisis on Infinite Earth" shit did NOT happen! There IS a multiverse!

~^^^HENCE Oliver is ALIVE but has stopped being the arrow, Felicity opened "Smoak Technologies" soooo they are rich as hell again. They re-bought Oliver's mansion and live there.

~After all the adventure in his life, Oliver decided to be a stay-at-home dad and let his wife make money while he took care of their kids.

~They had twins; Mia AND Emily. William of course is their big brother.

~Barry is still the flash and Iris is a successful journalist BUT after the Devoe (I was not too fond of the show after season 4 anyway) no other supervillains have or will cross his path.

~In my version, Nora, Bart, Mia, and Emily are all the same age.

~ For Earth-169 Kara and Lena the storyline is the same until the end of season 3.

~***Kamilla Hwang and Francisco Baracus "Cisco" Ramon never left the central city. Kamilla is a photographer and Cisco is the Director of Technology and Science for A.R.G.U.S. They have a son; Carlos Dante Ramon.

~***Caitlin Snow is married to Ronnie Raymond of Earth- 274. They have two kids; Danielle and Elina Snow-Raymond.

~***In my timeline, Frost went Dormant due to which Caitlin started to overwork herself to find a way to bring her back. But instead found Earth- 274 where she met Ronnie Raymond of that earth and fell in love. But after a few more months of hard work, she brought Frost back, and by fate, she fell for Ronnie too. After the initial hesitation and doubts, they decided to do split Caitlin and Frost. In conclusion, they are in a triad relationship. Frost is the Training Coordinator for A.R.G.U.S.

~***Nora, Bart, Mia, Emily, Carlos, and Danielle are all 10 years old. Diggle Jr is 15 years old. Elina is 8 years old. William is 22 years older. Esme is 8 years old. Ruby is 14 years old.

~***Thea is the new Ra's of the league of assassins, and Talia Al Ghul is her second in command. While they did restore the League, they also decided to use its power and reputation for good. And only assassinate the people who truly deserve it. No Lazarus pit exists anymore. (At least, not on their earth...😉😉)

~ And...well comment if you have more questions!

~ OH! And one more thing this book WILL have smut!😁😜😏

ENJOY!!!

-BB😊

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LENA KIERAN LUTHOR POV

"Yes! Sam, come over here and look at the results!" I exclaim as I motion for Sam to come near me. She grins as she rushes over to my workstation and observes the reports displayed on the screen.

"It worked! I can't believe this! We did! The Harun-El worked!" She yells in excitement making me laugh as she envelops me in a tight hug as we both smile like idiots.

But dammit! We deserve to! I have been working on it for 6 months! And 4 months of hard work with Sam! After the Adam incident 4 months ago, it took Sam and me 3 months to isolate the healing ability! And now one month later it worked on EVERY animal we tested on!

Now we can start the human trials! And hopefully, get success without anyone dying this time.

As we both pull back, I take another look at the results before looking back toward Sam. "You should go home Ruby must be waiting for you…"

She came back 4 months ago and took her job back. Which I honestly didn't think she would do. After all the Reign drama I thought she would want some peace. National City isn't exactly famous for that! But I am happy she did!

"I will! But promise you will try to drink less tonight?" She asks making me chuckle.

"Come on! If anything I should drink more! I will have to celebrate!" I say with a grin making her groan.

"Come on, Lena! I am being serious! Promise me!"

"Ok, I will try! But no promises!"

She huffs as she shakes her head. "I suppose that's the best I can get! Good night!"

"Good night!"

After Sam leaves, I wrap up in the lab before using the elevator to go to my office. I lean against the metal wall of the elevator as I sigh. God! This has been a great day after so long! I hope nothing ruins my mood tonight! I groan to myself as I realize I just jinxed myself.

As I enter my office, heading towards the bedroom attached I notice a letter sitting on my desk. Curious I walk up to my desk to find a post-it stuck on top.

'You got this in the mail today. -Eve'

Wordlessly, I pick up the letter before ripping it open. I unfold the letter inside to find that this letter inside is from none other than my dear brother, Lex. There goes my good mood.

He wants to meet me tomorrow. He says he has a proposal for me and that he is sure I wouldn't be able to say no. I throw the letter back on the table before heading toward my liquor cabinet.

I am sorry, Sam. I tried. I was going to Sleep. But my dear brother ruined my mood and I need a drink.

Seething with anger I gulp down the whole glass of whiskey before pouring myself another. "Forget it…" I mumble as I abandon the glass and drink straight from the bottle, heading toward my couch to take a seat.

Just as my back relaxed against the couch,  my phone pinged with a message. It's Kara. I ignore it and my aching heart.

6 Months.

584 Messages. 360 Missed Calls.

She is persistent I will give her that. The day we defeated Reign and saved Sam. I got a pen drive containing the truth about Supergirl's real identity as a gift from Lex. And I lost my best friend…the woman that I love. Kara Danvers or should I say Kara Zor-El or better yet Supergirl.

My mom betrayed me. My brother betrayed me. But when I met Kara I thought that I finally had a person in my life who would never betray me. Who trusted me…But she ended up betraying me too.

I let out a hollow chuckle as I whispered to myself, "Even she doesn't trust me…"

I love Kara. I am in love with my best friend. But I knew I could never have her that way. I don't deserve her. I was ok with that.

I was happy with being her Best Friend. Because I knew she deserved better than me. She deserved better than Luthor. But I guess my luck didn't even want me to have her as a friend.

I frown when no liquor enters my mouth. Frowning I look down at the bottle, it's empty. "I need another…" I mumble as I stumble on my way to get another bottle for myself.

At least Kara's betrayal made one thing clear. That I am an idiot and that I started trusting people too much. Soon after, I discovered that Eve had been working for my brother all this time. Telling him everything. I didn't fire her of course but now Lex only knows what I want him to know and she is perfect for that.

I am never going to be in the dark ever again. I also found out that Lex has been going in and out of his prison whenever he wants. I don't know what he does but knowing him, it can't be good. What is he doing in Kaznia anyway!?

It's funny how a broken heart makes you doubt everything and find the truth about people. My gaze fell on the letter. I will meet him tomorrow. But this time it won't be him playing games. This time I will be the one playing a game of my own.

He is the reason I lost Kara! I hope I never found out this truth! But I know now, and I am going to make sure he pays for everything he has done! It did prove one thing: 'Truth can be bitter.'

There couldn't be a better example.

Clink!

My second bottle! Damn! I usually pass out after the second. I shrug as I open my third. Do you know the worst thing?

In the deepest part of my heart, I know…I know I am still in Love with Kara Zor-El. I don't know how to stop. I wish I did.

With that last thought, I find my eyelids closing as I place the half-empty bottle on the coffee table and I let the darkness consume me.

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KARA DANVERS POV

"Hey, Lena!" I call her out when I see her at Noonan's.

I come in front of her. It's been a week since we saved Sam and since I last saw her.

"Where have you been? I missed you." I said but she didn't say anything.

My frown deepened when I didn't see the smile she always had when we are together.

Something must be bothering her.

"I have been busy." She said but her voice sounded strained…tired even.

"Are you ok though? You look tired." I was worried about her.

She didn't look like her usual self.

"Anything I can help with?" I urged.

She shook her head. "Can you be honest with me?"

"Of course!"

"Who are you, Kara?"

Confused I ask, "What do you mean? I am Kara your Best Friend."

She closed her eyes and shook her head.

I started panicking, even more, when I saw a lone tear streak down her cheek.

"Lena! What happened!? Are you ok!? I knew something was wrong, I am an idiot! Please tell me what's going on !?" Just as I was about to wipe her cheek she said something that not only made my hand stop mid-air but also my body and heart.

"You can't help me Supergirl…" She whispered. I am sure without my super hearing I wouldn't have heard it.

"Lena…I can explain…" I whispered.

My heart broke, even more, when I saw more tears stream down her beautiful face.

"No, you can't. You already did what you shouldn't have…you broke my trust." She said she wiped her tears and stood up. Ready to leave.

No, I can't…

I can't lose another person in my life…not Lena….

It would break me…

She can't leave me…

"Please, Lena! Listen to me I just thought if I didn't tell you I would protect you from my enemies…you are my best friend…I couldn’t bear to see you hurt…I love you…please I am sorry…"

She let out a humorless chuckle.

"Well you did it…you protected me from your enemies and hurt me yourself instead…You broke my trust kara, I can't forgive you…" She turned around to leave but turned back to me instead.

"Don't follow me or try to meet ever again…I don't want to see you." She said before she left.

She left me standing there with my heart in million pieces…

I deserved it…

But Lena didn't deserve the tears or the hurt that I caused…

She is right…I did the one thing I couldn't even dream of doing…

I, Myself hurt my Lena…

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I shot up from my bed, the flashback haunting me till now…

It's been 6 months…

6 months since I broke her heart….

6 months since I talked to her…

I miss her…I miss everything about her…

I shook my head. I am tired of crying.

I changed into my costume and decided to fly around the city for a bit…

Like every night I flew around L-Corp listening to Lena's heartbeat…

I can't hear much since she has installed lead everywhere but her office is a spot where because of the window I can hear her…

"Just fucking great!" I heard her exclaim.

I wonder what happened…I hope everything is fine with her…

"Even she doesn't trust me…" It broke my heart, she is talking about me…

Even though I hope she is not…I know it's me…

"I need another…" I frowned, she is still using alcohol to sleep…

But I can't say anything…Alien Alcohol has been my best buddy these last few months too…

Clink!

Oh, Rao! I hope it's not a third bottle…

I don't care if she hates me…

I will ALWAYS care about her and worry about her….

It's been a while and her breathing is steady.

I go Infront of the window.

"Sorry…" I whisper as I break the lock with my strength and enter her office.

I find her sleeping on the couch in a weird position.

Like the last 6 months, I did my routine.

I approached her, removed her heels, and properly laid her down on the couch.

I X-Ray and find a blanket in a nearby cupboard….I cover her with it…

I lean down and softly kiss her forehead.

"I hope one day you forgive me, Lee..."

I whisper before I use my super speed and get out of there.

I miss her…

I miss my Lena.

-BB😊

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LENA KIERAN LUTHOR POV

"Ugh!" I groaned as I sat up on the couch.

Another Hangover means another day!

"Who put a blanket on me?" I think out loud. Every time I pass out I wake up with a blanket over me.

"Whatever..." I grumble, I must have done it myself…just too wasted to remember.

I stand up and go to the room attached to my office.

I never bothered to buy a house, I am sure I would rarely go there anyway.

Plus it will be an empty house anyway.

I took a shower and changed into a fresh set of clothes.

"Let's get this day over with," I mumble.

I take my phone and call Eve.

"Eve cancel all my appointments for today. I have some work."

"Of course Mam." I hang up the phone as soon as she finishes.

I then call Sam.

"Hey, Lena! What's up?"

"Take the day off. I have some important work today."

"What work?" She questioned.

"Lex asked to meet me today and I am." I could tell she was about to protest but changed her mind.

She sighed. "Ok. Just take care of yourself ok?" She says sternly.

I chuckle. "Of course. See you later."

"See you" I hung up after that.

I called the prison warden, where lex was.

"I am Lena Luthor."

"Ah! Miss. Luthor I have been expecting your call." I roll my eyes. Of course, he has.

"So I think you know what this call is about?" The second I make sure his family is safe, I am gonna get every information he has.

"Yes, Mam. You can come as soon as possible."

"Ok." I say and hung up the phone.

I went downstairs to the garage where Andrew is waiting for me.

"Where will we be going mam?" He asked.

"Prison."

He didn't say anything but nodded and closed my door.

On the way, I got two texts.

PI: I got the info on Miss. Tessmacher's Family.

PB: Warden's family is safe now.

Both the texts put a smile on my face.

Today is my lucky day. This prison day might just be worth it.

"We are here Mam."

"Thanks, Andrew!" I said when he opened the door. He nodded and went back in.

I marched into the prison ready to face my brother.

I was led into a cell that looked like a fancy hotel room if anything, where Lex was sitting on the sofa. A chessboard is on the table in front of him. I sat across from him.

"Lena! My sweet sister!"

"Lex! My bastard brother!" I say back.

He chuckled. "I see you still don't like me after my gift."

"I am happy about that gift lex but I think you are not. I think your gift didn't made the desirable effect on me." I said as I leaned back.

"Why do you think so?"

This time I chuckled. "You think I didn't notice the displeasure on your face when I shot back that comment. Or that you expected to see me weak and defeated so that you could manipulate me. I have been playing your game for far too long, to not know your tricks." From this day you will be playing my game.

He laughed. "Well, well so you finally are growing up! What do you say for a game of chess?" He asks as he makes the first move.

"Sure." I say as I also make my move.

"Don't think I forgot about your proposal. What is it?" I ask as I make my move after he does.

"I want you to work with me. Together. Like old times." He says making me laugh.

"Why do you think I would ever agree to that!? Or you are just doing it because I cut you off?" I ask in a mocking tone. I cut his money supply off 2 months ago. He was using money from a shell corporation.

I bought it.

Now he can't go to his exclusions to Kaznia and he got impatient.

I noticed how he clenched his jaw as he knocked another one of my soldiers off the board.

"I would say you have grown some horns but then again you still haven't outed Kara Danvers and taken revenge on her after she used you and made you an idiot. You still are the same weak woman who doesn't deserve the Luthor name."

"That's because I am not a monster. Whatever she did to me doesn't involve the citizens of National City why would I take away their hero. She does right by the city even if she hasn't done the same with me."

He chuckled. "Still being naïve and weak but then again I didn't expect any different from you. Now on to my proposal. I think you would be very interested to work with me. I have a Kryptonian on a leash, who will do anything I say." My hand stopped mid-air before I made my move.

I did not expect this at ALL! He has a Kryptonian!?

I will have to look into it immediately!

"No." Seeing his shocked expression made me very happy. He is always good at masking his emotions but this time I truly caught him off guard.

He sure thought that this will be his trump card and he would get me to do his dirty work.

But NOT this time!

This time I will not say yes to anything until I know all the story and his plan!

"You are making a mistake. With this decision and in this game. You will lose both." He said as he made his move and stood up.

"I might be making a mistake with this decision but I win this game..." I say as I take my chess piece.

"Check," I say as I place the piece down. I lean down to directly look him in the eye.

"And Mate..." I say as I knock his queen off the board.

"Next time call me here with a better offer or threat whichever one you prefer!" I say and turn around and walk out of the cell with a smirk on my face.

But turn around with a smile.

"The next time you talk to mother dearest tell her that I bested Alexander Joseph Luthor in Chess." Satisfied with his fuming face I walk out of there.

I take out my phone.

"Hello Warden, I suppose you got my message."

"Yes, Miss. Luthor, I accept the deal. I trust you more than Mr. Luthor's words anyway."

"I am delighted you think so. Let's meet tomorrow for dinner?"

"Sure."

"Great! I will mail you the details."

Everything is going perfectly. I think as sit down in my car.

"Everything to your liking Miss. Luthor?" Andrew asks.

I smile. "Yes, Andrew, great job with the warden."

"Thanks, Mam. Anything else?"

"Yes actually. Where is the PI with the whereabouts of lex's destination in Kaznia?"

"Sadly, Nowhere mam." This is not good.

"Tell him I will pay him double of what I am paying him and I will quadruple it if I get the info by tomorrow Lunch." He widens his eyes before nodding.

"As you wish mam."

Lex.

You are not gonna win this time!

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ALEXANDRA DANVERS POV

I am worried sick about my sister!

She is not been herself for the past 6 months!

And the worst part is I am not able to do ANYTHING to help her!

The only thing that I know is that Lena knows she is Supergirl and well she didn't take it well…

It's far worse than the time with Mon-El…she has a fixed routine, wake up, Catco, eat, Supergirl, drink, Supergirl, drink, pass out, rinse and repeat.

I am confused I don't know what to do.

Plus now being the director of DEO was supposed to give me more free time but it's not! Brainy is still adjusting and everything is just a mess…

Suddenly Kara's apartment is opened to reveal her walking in her suit looking like shit.

She looks at me and groans. "What are you doing on my couch?"

"I am worried about my sister and well you weren't home so I decided to wait."

She waves her hand. "I am fine and I already told you I am not gonna talk about it." She was about to get up but I stopped her.

"Wait! I am not here for that, there is a new problem and we need your help."

"I guess it HAS been an uncharacteristically quiet National City for 6 months…What is it this time?"

"Alien Haters called Children of Liberty are causing problems and CADMUS is also doing their usual nasty."

"Uh-huh…I will stop them or capture them whatever but I am not giving any uniting speech. I am not feeling motivated to give any kind of speech or anything."

I sigh. "Ok. Come on."

"Sure." She gets up and flies us both to the DEO.

After a long day, I decided to try my luck.

"Hey, Kara do you want to have pizzas with J'onn, Me, and Brainy? It has been a long day."

She looks at me for a minute before shaking her head.

"Nah! I have plans." She says. Before I could say anything she flies away to the alien bar.

To complete her plan of getting drunk!

I make up my mind, it has been long enough!

"I am gonna talk to Lena tomorrow." And make her bring back my old cheerful sister.

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LENA KIERAN LUTHOR POV

"Come onnnnnn! It will be fun! You can get smashed there too!" Sam exclaims as she tries to convince me to go to an alien bar.

To celebrate my victory apparently!

"But why? We have alcohol here too!" I whine. I don't want to go anywhere!

"If you don't go, I…I will tell Ruby that you missed her play because you were working not because you were sick!" She threatens.

I gasp. "You wouldn't!" Ruby will kill me!

She smirked. "Try me."

I stood up with a huff. "Ok but only because you blackmailed me."

She laughs and hooks her arm with mine. "Of course!"

Soon we reach the bar and get out of my car.

We approach the bar and find a Valerian working there.

"A Margarita. You?"

"Whiskey." I answer. Soon we get our drinks and Sam already ditched me to go dance with a guy and girl.

I chuckle.

This girl knows how to make use of her bisexuality, to the fullest!

After 3 more refills, I am on my 4th glass and not even tipsy!

I guess drinking myself to sleep, did wonder for my alcohol tolerance.

"HEY! I want…an…another bottle!" I froze.

I knew that voice all too well…

I turned to face the source of that voice.

There she was Kara…Kara Danvers…or Zor-El…Whatever…

Seeing her after all this time I realized how much I missed her…I missed everything about her.

But my expression soon turned into a frown when I really saw her.

She was drunk…

She looked tired…

Sad…

She wasn't the Kara I remember.

I stood up ready to face her but sat back down wondering what would I even say…

"Hey! Leave me alone!" She yelled as she pushed some guy away.

"What's the problem!?" He said irritated as he approached her again.

That fucking bastard!

"She said to leave her alone so fuck off!" I said as I came in between them.

He threw his hands in the air and backed off.

"Lena…" I hesitantly turned around and sat down next to her.

She gulped before turning her face from me.

"You…k-know I cou-could have han-handled him…" She slurred.

I smiled slightly. "I know." She nodded.

We both went silent after that. It was awkward. Big Time!

"Are you my best-best friend a-again?" She asked as she pouted and looked at me.

I sighed. "I don't know how to trust you again Kara…" I said as I looked away. My shattered heart did not help this situation in any way.

It only wants to take her in my arms and tell her that I love her and I miss her…

"So give me a ch-chance…I promise that I will ne-never ever keep anything fr-from you ever a-again…please Lena do-don't you mis-miss me too…?" She asked on the verge of tears.

I felt myself struggling to keep my emotions at bay too. "Kara…I don't-' She cuts me off before I could finish.

"Please, Lena! I promise that this time there will be n-no secrets between u-us…Please give me an-another chance…" She pleaded.

I couldn't control the next words that came out of my mouth.

"Ok." A huge grin broke free on her beautiful face.

The same smile that I was missing for the last 6 months…

I smiled too.

"YES! Thank you so much Lena y-you won't re-regret it I-I promise." She said as she unexpectedly pulled me in for a hug.

I froze. My body tensed.

I felt kara's body stiffen too.

"I am sor-' I stopped her from pulling back as I hugged her too.

I laid my head on her chest and relaxed.

I felt safe, comforted, happy, at peace, and loved in her strong arms.

I didn't want to nor did I want her to pull back but my luck isn't that great!

"LENA!" I pulled back and turned towards the source of the voice, Sam.

"Wait for a second..." I told kara and walked towards Sam.

Her eyes widened.

"What?" I asked.

"Oh, God! I am such an idiot you and kara were finally making up and I interrupted! I am an idiot! She is the whole damn reason I brought us to this bar!" She rambled.

I raised a brow.

"So you intentionally brought me here?" I asked with a glare even though I was internally thankful.

But she doesn't need to know that.

"Of course! I was getting angry watching you give yourself liver cancer by drinking whiskey like water." I rolled my eyes.

"I was not doing that." She smiled like an idiot.

"Sureeeeee! B.T.W your girlfriend is about to pass out on the bar." She pointed towards kara who was barely awake but had an adorable smile on her face.

"I will take her home and she is NOT MY girlfriend!" I said.

She rolled her eyes. "YET! Now go get your girl! I am gonna go get myself a threesome it's been almost a year since I had sex!"

"We will see. Enjoy and Goodnight!" I said and headed towards kara.

"Goodnight!" She shouted back.

"Kara come on! I will drop you home..." I said as tugged at her hand.

She nodded. "Thanks, Lee!" I felt a warm feeling in my heart after hearing that nickname after so long.

"Anytime!" I said as supported her to my car.

We are now outside Kara's apartment.

"Kara, sweetheart your keys..." I asked.

"In my pocket." She mumbled.

I unlocked her door and locked it after coming in. I went into her room, laid her down on her bed, and removed her shoes and glasses. Putting a blanket over her I stood up.

"Good night Kara..." I said as turned to leave.

She stopped me by my wrist. "Please Lena don't leave me again…" She mumbled.

I didn't have the heart to say no. "Sure." I said as I removed my shoes and jacket and laid down beside her leaving a respectable space between us.

She sleepily lifted her head. "What are you doing?"

"Sleeping…" I answered confused.

She huffed.

"Come here." She said before she pulled me in her arms, making me lay on top of her with my head on her chest.

She kissed my forehead. "Goodnight Lee." She mumbled before sleeping.

"Goodnight Kara..." I said as I cuddled even closer, smiling when she tightened her hold on me.

Suffice to say it was the best sleep I ever got in my entire life.

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KARA DANVERS POV

My eyes fluttered open when I felt something tighten its hold on me.

I opened my eyes to see Lena sleeping on my chest…Oh!

OH!

OH MY RAO!

LENA IS SLEEPING ON MY CHEST!

Suddenly the memories of last night came crashing into my brain and I smiled like an idiot.

She gave me ANOTHER CHANCE!

But something didn't feel right…

I felt like something was missing…

I looked down to find that I am actually floating in the air! ABOVE the bed!

RAO!

I tightened my hold on Lena and landed back down on the bed.

"Mmm…stop moving!" Lena mumbled as she tightened her hold on me.

I chuckled she looks so cute when she is asleep.

Now the worst part of this morning!

"Lena…Lee wake up! It's…" I looked at the clock. "It's 10 am. I am pretty sure we both are late for work."

She grumbled. "I own both the companies we work at. So let me sleep…" She said as she went back to sleep.

My stomach grumbled, making us known of its disagreement. "I don't think my stomach agrees Lee…" I said.

She groaned before she opened her eyes to reveal her beautiful kryptonite eyes.

"Good morning." She said she rolled off me and we both stood up.

"You have any spare clothes?" She asked.

"I am sure you can find something in my closet for you!" I said.

She nodded and headed towards my closet.

I was ready for the day after I used my super speed to get ready. Waiting for Lena to come out after changing her clothes.

She came out wearing one of my leggings and a sweatshirt.

She looked beautiful in my clothes…not that she looked NOT beautiful in anything!

"Good morning."

She looked at me and smiled. "Good morning once again."

"Breakfast?" I asked.

She chuckled. "Kara it's 11 am now. Brunch would be the more appropriate term plus I have to go to L-Corp, I have some work."

I nodded.

"So let's do brunch together? Before you say no, you agreed to give me another chance." I said hopefully. I want my best friend back! And I am not messing it up this time!

"I remember. And ok sure." She said. I grinned like an idiot.

Doing a little victory dance in my head, I quickly thought of an idea.

"So meet you after 2 hours? At your office."

She shook her head. "Not at my office. I will text you where you can meet me."

"Sure." I agreed.

"Ok bye. See you." She said as she walked towards the door.

"Bye, see you soon!" I said as I closed the door.

Now I have to apologize to some people and make sure the brunch is perfect.

I opened the group chats with Me, Alex, James, Brainy, and J'onn.

Me: Guys! I want to talk. So tonight dinner at my place?

After a few minutes they all reply.

Sis❤️: Sure!

James🙂: Of course!

Brainy🧠: I will be there.

J'onn👨👧👧: Sure Kara.

"Today I am gonna make everything right!" I say to myself with determination.

Everything will be fine.

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LENA KEIRAN LUTHOR POV

This is so goddamn confusing!

Nothing is making sense of what's going on in my life anymore!

But after all that...what I am doing right now makes more sense than anything I did in the last 6 months!

My phone pinged with a message.

Sam🥴🤪: Where are you!?

Me: Coming...don't worry I won't miss ruby's game.

Sam🥴🤪: Come FAST!...btw I need deets since I know you didn't come back to L-Corp last night😏😏😏

I roll my eyes and lock my phone, heading towards the elevator.

"Miss Luthor!" Eve shouts. I turn around to face her.

"Yes?"

"I just wanted to remind you of your meeting at 4 and another one at 7." She said.

I raised a brow.

"7? That late?" I asked ignoring the fact that I work till 2 am or at least midnight.

"Yes, his assistant said it's personal."

"Who is this person?"

"Mr. Aiden O' Conner." I mentally roll my eyes.

"I will attend those meetings…" I said before I turned around and entered the lift.

Just great!

I thought I was done with ex-boyfriends popping up in my life!

As I step out of my car when I reach ruby's school.

Her mother pops to my side in a second.

"Finally! What took so long?" She exclaimed as she embraced me in a quick hug.

"Sorry, the traffic slowed me down. By the way, how did you find me so quick?"

She scoffed. "I don't think ANY other parent came in a Rolls Royce."

"Point."

"By the way, how did ruby get interested in soccer?"

She huffed. "She gets interested in anything. First, it was music, then in the second year, it was acting. Now it's soccer. She can never pick one thing!" She said.

I laughed. "Well, she is still in middle school plus what's your bother?"

She groaned loudly. "You have no idea the things she made do for HER current interest. And of course, I had to do it because I love that little brat!"

I smiled. "Well, you are an amazing mom!" I said as I threw an arm around her shoulder.

She smiled. "Thanks."

We reached the sidelines and sat down on the seats. The 2nd half started soon after.

After a few minutes.

"By the way, what happened with you and kara? You guys patched up yet?" She asked, eyes still on the game.

"Yeah. I gave her another chance and we are having brunch today." I prepared myself for another scream but it didn't come.

She is ok? Right?

"You do know you have to be honest too right? You can't expect her to trust you if you don't do the same." She said still looking ahead.

I nodded but then realized she is not seeing me. "Yes, I know. And I will tell her then it's up to her if she wants to patch things up."

I will tell her about Harun-El. The experiments. My goal. And Adam too...

I will tell her about DEO.

I will tell her about lex.

She then looked at me with a teasing smile.

"And your feelings?"

I grunted. "I don't have feelings for her. Whatever gave you that idea!" I said.

A white lie.

She scoffed. "Sureeeee...Every person spends 750 million dollars for their best friend on a company just so that they don't lose their job."

I huffed. "I had the resources...soo I helped!" I said.

She scoffed. "If I was a billionaire I would have gotten her a job as editor in chief or something in another famous paper...not buy the person's company!" She said.

I didn't reply.

What was I even supposed to say!?

Soon the game ended and Ruby came running toward us.

"Aunty Lena! You came!" She exclaimed as she crashed her little body on mine.

"Hey, Ruby! That was an amazing game!" I said as I hugged her back.

"See Mom! Now it's decided!" She says as she pulls back.

I chuckle. "What's decided?" I ask.

"That I want to continue playing soccer when I start high school next year." She says excitedly.

Sam rolls her eyes. "We will see how long this fever lasts." She mumbled and it seemed Ruby didn't hear it.

"Mom my friends and coach is calling me, I am going. Bye! Aunt Lena!" She says as she kisses my cheek and runs off.

My phone pinged with a message.

Kara🤩❤: Hey! I am here, where are you?👀

Me: I am near the team's tents with Sam.

Kara🤩❤: Ok! Coming!

I lock my phone and see Sam staring at someone.

I follow her line of sight to see a woman.

Who is she!? And why the hell both of them are staring at each other!?

"Hey, Sam! What happened?" I ask her as I shake her by her shoulder.

"Huh?"

"Who is that?"

"Someone whom I fought with when Reign was in control. She is some superhero." She answers.

"Hey, Lee!" I turn toward the source of the voice.

Kara.

"Hey, Kara!" I greet back.

"Hi, Sam." She says.

"Hi, Kara do you know that woman?" She asks.

Kara looks towards her who is no longer looking at us.

She frowns. "Her name is Imra Ardeen. She is from the future, a part of Legion of Superheroes. Mon-El's wife." She says.

"If she is from the future, what's she doing here?" I ask.

"I don't know. But Sam can ask her because we are getting late." She says.

"But-' I was about to protest when Sam cut me off.

"She is right. I can ask, you guys go. Shoo!"

"Ok. Bye!" I say before Kara pulls me to a scheduled area.

"Kara why did you bring me here?" I ask.

She smiles. "Because we are flying there!" She says with excitement.

My eyes widened. "What!? Kara you know I am not very good with heights!" I complain.

"Come on Lena! Trust me! Pleaseee!" She says as she pouts.

I hate her adorable face!

I sigh. "Ok, but hold me tight!" I say.

She laughs. "Of course!" She says as she removes her glasses.

She picks me up bridal style as if I am like a feather.

Well, I am...to her!

"Hold tight!" She says.

"No need to tell me twice!" I say as I tighten my hold around her neck.

In a second we are in the air, flying to God knows where!

"Lena come on open your eyes! Look at the view!" She says.

"I am good!" I shout as I keep my face nestled in the crook of kara's neck with my eyes closed.

She chuckles.

After a few seconds, I feel kara stop.

"We reached?" I ask.

"Yup! And you have to see the view!"

"Wow! It's beautiful!" I say as I take in the beautiful view.

"Glad you liked it!" She says as she lands on a clearing on top of a hill from where we are seeing this view.

"And here is our brunch!" She says as she turns around with me still in her arms.

There was a blanket laid down in front of a big rock on which we can lean. There was also a bed table in the middle with food on it and a basket at the side with I guess more food.

"It's amazing!" I say.

Her smile widens even more if that's possible.

"Thanks!" She started walking towards the setup.

I poke her cheek.

"Kara I think you should put me down now..." I say.

"Oh yeah! Sorry! I forgot!" She says nervously as she carefully puts me on my feet rubbing her neck.

We sit down facing the view and start eating in comfortable silence.

Halfway through the meal, I ask…

"Did you ever trust me? Or did you believe that not telling me will protect me from your enemies?" I ask filling the silence.

She looks at me. "Yes I did and I do Lena. You have no idea how much I wanted to tell you at times but I didn't for your safety. I never realized that by not telling you I will be hurting both of us in the future." She says with sincerity.

I sigh. "Kara I believe you but I don't trust you...not yet."

"I know and I intend to change that." She says.

"I guess I should also tell you some things that you should know before we continue. Mainly because I don't want there to be any secrets between us."

"As you wish."

"Sooo...I did this during the first few months when I found out about you. I might have hacked the DEO and now know everything the DEO knows." I say, expected her reaction to being anything but that.

She started laughing.

Not a giggle or something...she was full-on laughing!

"Why the hell are you laughing!?" I ask confused.

"Sorry...sorry...just a...second..." She said between her laughs before calming down.

She cleared her throat. "It's just that brainy is always saying that he is a 12th-level intellect from the future. And here you are hacking into the servers he controls." She says casually.

I smile proudly. "That is very amazing!" I say.

"Yeah. I have no problem but if you ever decide to tell Alex about this, DON'T mention that I already knew about it! She might try to kill me!" She says.

"Try?"

She smirks. "I mean she can't actually kill me." She says.

That smirk! God!

When did she learn to do that!?

"True. Now the second thing...just, please try to understand and trust me. Ok?" I say nervously.

"Of course. I mean after the artificial kryptonite drama, I have learned that I should try to understand your point of view too." She says as she squeezes my hand which was in my lap.

I take a deep breath.

"Harun-El. It was not all finished when we used it to stop reign. There was some left and I
figured out a way to make more of it...like I did with kryptonite. Now, I am doing some experiments with it." I stopped, trying to figure out her expression.

She just held my hand and nodded at me to continue with a neutral expression.

I continued.

"I saw what Harun-El can do and I thought it might even be able to cure cancer. So I started experimenting with it. 2 months after I decided to test it on a human, Adam. It even worked for 3 minutes and 14 seconds but after that he...he didn't survive.

Now that I think about it, it was a very bad idea to test it after only 2 months of experiments. Anyway, it did prove that he got some superpowers for the short while it worked...which I didn't want AT ALL! So I started working on isolating only the healing ability. After 2 months I was reaching nowhere, I wanted a second person's perspective but I didn't know who I can trust with it...

With my luck the next day I see Sam waiting in my office for me. Asked if she can get her job back...of course, I agreed. I think it was the same day I smiled again after 4 months.

Having Sam did wonders! We isolated the healing power in just one month! And after another month of work it worked! True, on animals but it worked! We are going to start human trials next week and we are 100percent sure that it WILL work on them! Without losing another life..." I completed, looking at the sky.

"Lena look at me." I did. She took both my hands in hers and stroked my cheek with her right hand.

"I trust you. I was indeed terrified from inside when you first mentioned experimenting with it but you succeeded. Plus, I KNOW that if you could have saved Adam you would have. Me judging or criticizing you will be stupid because I know you will have to live with Adam's death on your conscience for your whole life.

I trust you Lena with all my heart. I love you...you are my best friend." She says softly as she kissed my forehead.

Best friend...right. Of course.

"I love you, Kara..." I whispered.

Not as my best friend.

She grinned like an idiot at that.

-

Chapter Text

KARA DANVERS POV

Honestly?

I was terrified about this brunch but it went better than I expected.

Not the Harun-El part at first but now it's all good!

"Ech hunn eng Iwwerraschung fir Iech." Lena suddenly said making me snap my head to her.

"Did…you…did you just speak kryp…Kryptonian?" I ask shocked and ecstatic.

She just said 'I have a surprise for you' in perfect Kryptonian. I mean even Kal-El sucks at the pronunciation.

She smiled. "Jo. Jo hun ech. Huet et dir gefall?" I squealed and tackled her into a hug.

(Yes. Yes, I did. Did you like it?)

"I LOVED IT! IT'S AMAZING!" I shouted as I hugged her tightly.

"Ech si frou. Elo loosst w.e.g. Äre Grëff, vergiesst net DIR sidd e Kryptonian." She yelled.

(I am glad. Now please loosen your grip, don't forget YOU are a Kryptonian.)

I laughed and pulled back.

"Entschëllegt...Pardon, mee ech si just sou frou, datt et een mat deem ech a menger Heemecht schwätzen kann. Plus, Är Aussprooch ass och super! Wéi hutt Dir iwwerhaapt Kryptonian geléiert?" I said excitedly.

(Sorry...Sorry but I am just so happy that there is someone with whom I can talk in my home language. Plus, your pronunciation is also great! How did you learn Kryptonian anyway?)

"Éischt vun all, schwätzen lues. Ech sinn nach ëmmer net perfekt. A wann ech den DEO gehackt hunn, hunn ech Daten iwwer kryptonesch Sprooch fonnt. Ech war dovu faszinéiert sou datt ech et geléiert hunn." She said.

(First of all, talk slowly. I am still not perfect. And when I hacked the DEO I found data on Kryptonian language. I was intrigued by it so I learned it.)

She is kidding right!? She right now spoke a bunch of words with perfect fluency.

RAO! This woman is perfect!

I mean she is smart, kind, compassionate, caring, bossy, and so beautiful!

"Dir sidd Perfekt Lena Luthor." I said softly.

(You are Perfect Lena Luthor.)

She looked at me with an unidentifiable emotion.

"Velim te dicere quantum amem." She whispered, I am sure without my super hearing I wouldn't have heard it.

(I wish I could tell you how much I love you-Latin)

I frowned. What was the language?

"What?" I asked.

She looked at me with a pained expression but it soon changed into a small smile.

"I just said that I am very lucky to have you in my life." She says softly as she kisses my cheek.

I smile like an idiot. "I am the lucky one. And you are NOT allowed to protest." I said knowing she will say otherwise.

She chuckled and nodded.

"Before you continue…can I ask how did you know that I am Supergirl?" I asked nervously.

"Lex told me…or more like sent me a package with a pen drive in which I could see you using your powers or changing into your costume." She said bitterly.

"I am sorry Lena…" I didn't know what to say.

Because I can't possibly know how she felt at that moment.

She looked at me.

"I know you are." She said.

She cleared her throat before continuing again. "So, after the big reveal, I started to question a lot of things. That's when I found out that my assistant Eve has been working for lex this whole time and lex has been going in and out of jail whenever he pleases."

My eyes widened. "How!?"

"He has been blackmailing the warden that he will kill his family if doesn't do so and of course money. So, I decided to find his source of money and cut him off. Which I did. It's been two months now since I did so."

"Do you know where he has been going?" I asked.

"Yes, Kaznia. Though I don't know where exactly, my PI is working on it. Also, he asked to meet me yesterday which I did which helped me in telling the warden that his family is now safe. So, he has agreed to meet me for dinner tonight…though I don't think he knows very much. Only got two useful pieces of information from lex. One, he needs me to work with him on something. And two…'

Ping!

"One minute…" She says as she took out her phone and I saw a terrified expression settle on her face.

"Hey, what happened?" I asked, worried.

She quickly replied something and looked at me.

"Lex has someone very powerful."

"What do you mean?"

"He said to me in jail that he has a Kryptonian on his leash and now my PI has forwarded me this." She said as she showed me her phone with...a picture of me? With a boy?

"That's me? I don't understand?" I ask confused.

She sighed.

"I don't either. But I know that Lex is controlling this woman somehow who has the exact face like yours!" She said frustrated.

"And what about the kid?" I ask.

"There's not much info but his name Mikhail and she used to meet with him frequently. But she stopped and now the kid is living in an orphanage. The best part is she is staying at a kaznian military camp."

I don't know what to say.

I mean what am I even supposed to say!?

Lex Luthor has a lookalike of me who might be as strong as me or even stronger and for some reason, she follows his orders!?

"Hey, kara. Look at me." Lena said as she softy turned my face to her

"I promise that Lex will not succeed with whatever his plan is. I will stop him." She said as she looked into my eyes.

I smiled.

"I know but you won't do it alone. We will stop him together." I said.

She nodded and hugged me.

I missed this.

I missed how great it felt to hold her tight in my arms.

I missed how her body relaxed into mine.

I missed feeling her heartbeat against my chest.

I missed everything about her.

I missed my Lena.

I missed my best friend.

She slowly pulled back and rested her back against the rock. Looking at the sky.

Mirroring her I laid down beside her.

It was a comfortable silence.

We both knew that we have to face many challenges shortly.

But for now, everything was ok.

Chapter Text

Samantha Arias POV

"Mom! Mom! MOM!"

"Yes?" I asked confused, looking at Ruby.

"What are you thinking?" I shook my head.

"Nothing, sweety. What were you saying?" I asked as I lifted my glass of water and brought it up to my lips.

"I had my first kiss…"

I spit out the water I was drinking on my finished plate.

"Wh-Wh-What?" She rolled her eyes.

"I kissed someone, mom. Don't be so shocked it was going to happen someday."

Yes but not today!

"So, what about it? And more importantly, who did you kiss?" I asked.

Lena will surely lend me her PI to get info on this guy or girl…will know soon enough.

"It was Brian. And I wanted to ask are first kisses supposed to be so boring?" She asked with a scowl.

Hmm…Brian. Oh! Brian Erikson, that little shit! I remember him always buzzing around Ruby.

"Sometimes, I mean it is your first kiss."

She smiles.

"Huh! That explains why the second one was better with her…"

This girl wants to give me a heart attack!

"Her!?" I asked shocked.

She nods frantically.

"Yes! I had a crush on my classmate Natalie too, so I kissed her!" She said with a shrug as if it is the most casual thing in the world.

Why couldn't I get a sweet, simple, not interested in any extracurricular activities and asexual girl as my daughter!?

"That's nice…but how did Brian feel when you kissed someone else after him?"

She looked at me with an amused smile and shook her head.

"Oh, my sweet and innocent mother…why would I ever tell any one of them that I kissed the other! I mean Natalie is a girl and Brian is a guy, I can do anything! One has to be interested in what I want to do and if both of them are then I will just choose who can do it better." She said before she resumed eating her pastry.

God! I don't know whether to be proud or horrified!

I DO know one thing she is not going to be doing ANYTHING with either or anyone else! At least not until I can have the talk with her that she shouldn't string two people along like that!

And that certainly isn't gonna happen soon or until she is 18 or realizes that on her own!

"Just a second sweety…" I said before taking out my phone.

Me: Lena! I need information on Brian Erickson and Natalie Aldrin's family. Along with a bodyguard near Ruby!

Lena😾😊: Why? Is Ruby ok!? Did something happen!? Did lex do something!?

Me: What!? No! Ruby just told me she kissed BOTH OF THEM! I need a bodyguard to make sure she doesn't kiss anyone else!

Lena😾😊: *Rolled eyes*…..talk later, Sam.

This bitch!

I am gonna get back at her!

I looked at Ruby with a smirk.

"Sweetheart remember when Lena couldn't come to your play because she was sick?"

"Uh-huh!"

"Well, she told me she lied because she was working and had no interest in watching your play."

Take that Lena Luthor!

"What!? Why would she do that!?" She shouted looking angry.

I shrugged.

"I don't know sweety but she is coming over for lunch tomorrow you can ask her then!" I said internally smirking.

Now that bitch will give me as many bodyguards I want if she wants my daughter to forgive.

Ok, maybe Reign didn't leave me completely…

I sniggered at the thought.

I heard the bell ring at the diner we were at to find the same woman I saw at Ruby's game.

Kara said her name is Imra Ardeen, she is from the future and married…bummer.

"Miss. Ardeen!" Ruby suddenly shouted waving her hand at her.

Huh? How does she know her?

She smiled before walking over to us.

"Hello, sweety. Nice to meet you!"

"Mom, she is our new PE teacher and she's awesome!" Ruby said cheerfully.

I smiled before turning towards her.

"Nice to meet you, I am Sam Arias. Ruby's mother." I say bringing forward my hand.

Even though she already knows all this, ruby doesn't need to know we met each other before.

It wasn't exactly civil.

"Pleasures all mine." She says as she accepts my handshake.

Damn! She is hot!

Shame she is married!

"Would you like to join us?" Rudy asks and I swear I heard her chuckle.

What could she possibly find funny?

"No, it's fine. I wouldn't want to impose plus I am only here for a light snack."

"It's fine! I only want dessert anyway! You can join us, right mom?"

"Of course! Please, sit!"

She agrees as she sits across me, beside Ruby.

I don't engage in the conversation but only listen as my daughter talks to her nonstop while she is listening intently.

I swear to god though!

Every once in a while she glances at me, every time I think how beautiful she is…it's like she can read my mind!

But she is damnit!

The way she smiles…it's not like other people. It’s different. When she smiles her lips stretch sinking the skin around them and her eyes light up with adoration, happiness…it looks…she looks beautiful.

I notice her cheeks turning pink as she discretely bites her lip before looking at me for a second before snapping her attention back to Ruby when she notices I am already looking at her.

Their desserts end for too quickly than I wanted as we all stand up to say goodbye.

"See you!" She says with a smile.

"Hope to see you soon!" I say at last before she leaves.

I know one thing for sure.

This won't be the last time I meet her!

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Chapter Text

LENA KEIRAN LUTHOR

"Thanks!" I said as kara softly lands on my balcony.

"My pleasure!" She said with a big grin.

She slowly puts me down making me release a breath of relief.

I trust kara with my whole heart that she won't let me fall but I can't help it!

"Ech hat eng super Zäit can't Lena. Hoffen Dir hat och." She said in Kryptonian.

(I had a great time today Lena. Hope you had too.)

I smile.

"Ech hu gemaach. A muer sinn ech deen, dee mam Mëttegiessen kënnt. Bis muer kryptonian." I said.

(I did. And tomorrow I am going to be the one who is coming for lunch, with lunch. See you tomorrow Kryptonian.)

"Ech freeën mech drop. Bis spéider Lee!"

(I will look forward to it. See you later Lee!)

"Bis geschwënn!" I say before she turns around, and flies away.

(See you!)

I turn around and sit in my chair, closing my eyes.

Replaying today's events in my head over and over again.

Spending time with her again after so long… was AMAZING!

Knock! Knock!

I clear my throat. "Come in."

Eve steps in. "Mam, Your 4 O' Clock is here."

"Send them in!" I say.

~~~

"Eve!" I call her out.

"Yes, mam?" She asks as she comes into my office.

"Do I have any more meetings?" She nods.

"Yes, mam. With Mr. O' Conner."

I mentally roll my eyes.

Worst for last…of course.

"Mam, he is here."

"Let him in." She nods and exits my office.

Time to face the asshole! A.K.A My ex!

I take him in as he enters my office. He doesn't look much different than the last time I saw him, which was 8 years ago.

His jet black hair was styled and gelled back, his chocolate brown eyes, his light beard, and most of all his muscular body.

The only thing he changed is his band shirt, jacket, jeans, and boots for a three-piece suit.

Though I am glad for one thing, if you can see over his looks then he still has a face that screams douchebag.

I just hope this meeting is a short one.

Hello, Mr. Conner…" I say as I offer my hand which he accepts and kisses the back of it.

I resist the urge to roll my eyes.

"Is fada an lá iontach." He said with his thick Irish accent.

(Long time gorgeous.)

"Certainly…" I say as pull back my hand and sit back down, not bothering to tell him to sit.

He is here because of personal reasons as he said. And last I checked we don't have a personal relationship.

No need to be polite.

He chuckled and sat down.

"Why are you here?" I ask, I don't have patience for small talk.

"Díreach go dtí an pointe a fheicim."

(Straight to the point I see.)

I gave him a look that stated that I won't ask again.

"Your brother contacted me." He said.

"For?" I ask, even if I already know.

I hacked every phone lex has access to and instructed the warden to install MANY voice recorders in his cell when I visited him.

He can't say a word to anyone or even himself that I wouldn't hear.

"He asked me to come to America and distract you, and in return, he will make this trip very beneficial for my company." He is not telling me everything.

"And?" let's see if he says the truth.

"And install a bug in your personal computer." Huh! Didn't expect him to say the truth.

"Thanks. You done?" I asked nonchalantly.

He chuckled and shook his head. "Far from it. I might have declined his offer but now that I am in the US I might as well stay. And distract you for my benefit." He said with a smirk, which I used to find sexy but now just infuriates me.

I chuckle.

He definitely has some other agenda, other than trying to seduce me, which let me tell you won't happen in this lifetime.

"Still the same arrogance Aiden and here I thought you might have grown up."

He shook his head.

"Fós an ceann stubborn stór. Ní féidir an t-am atá thart a scaoileadh."

(Still the stubborn one darling. Can't let go of the past)

I scoffed.

"Nior fhag do ghniomhartha moran de rogha orm aegus nior chabhraigh se ach an oiread thu a fheiceail aris." I replied.

(Your actions didn't leave me much of a choice and seeing you again didn't help either.)

He didn't say anything.

"I suggest you leave. Thanks, for the information and concern." I said with a fake smile before focusing back on my computer. Ignoring his presence.

He didn't move an inch.

"Cén fáth nach féidir leat dearmad a dhéanamh air? Tharla sé 8 mbliana ó shin...bhí mé óg agus amaideach."

(Why can't you just forget it? It happened 8 years ago...I was young and foolish.)

My gaze not leaving my computer for a second as I replied,

"Fíor, 8 mbliana ó shin. Mar sin féin, níor chuala mé an focal brón fág do bhéal sotalach."

(True, 8 years. Yet, I haven't heard the word sorry leave your arrogant mouth.)

"Ná thóg tú riamh don chineál íogair Lena." He said.

(Never took you for the sensitive type Lena.)

"Nílim. Tar éis an tsaoil, níor éirigh mé ólta agus púcáilte thar charr infheisteora toisc gur dhiúltaigh sé do mo chuideachta."

(I am not. After all, I didn't get drunk and puked over an investor's car because he rejected my company.)

He clenched his jaw and stood up.

"Beidh tú ag iarraidh nach ndúirt tú é sin."

(You are gonna wish you hadn't said that.)

He stared at me for a few seconds before he left.

While his words did make me think, I put them at the back of my mind. I will deal with it when the time comes.

But one thing's for sure, he knows how to spoil my mood.

I look at the time before heading out for the dinner with the warden.

Let's just get it over with.

-

Chapter Text

Kara Danvers POV

I groaned loudly as I collapsed on my couch.

Children of Liberty and CADMUS are becoming a pain in my ass!

"How are you?" Alex asked as she walked in.

We got the alert in the middle of my dinner.

"I am hungry and tired…" I mumbled as I sat up and rested my head on her shoulder.

She chuckled. "I guessed. Dinner?" She said as she pushed two pizza boxes toward me.

I hugged her tightly. "Thanks! I love you and food!" I said as I took the box and started eating on our Danvers sister's couch.

As brainy puts it…

"I am just glad that my sister is back!" She said as she stole a piece from MY pizza!

"First of all, I am once again sorry for being a jerk. Second, DON'T steal my food!" I said glaring at her.

She chuckled.

"Ok! Ok!"

I should tell her…

I cleared my throat.

"Sooo…you know…something happened…" I started nervously.

"What!? What happened?" She exclaimed.

"NO! No! It's not anything bad…wait, it is! But don't worry…-'

"Kara! Just tell me what happened?"

"Lexisgoinginandoutofjailwheneverhewants…and hehasakryptonian,wholookslikemeandfollowshiseveryorder." I rushed out, I am sure anyone else would not have understood a word.

But according to her face, she understood every bit!

"WHAT!?" She yelled.

I carefully put my pizza on the table. And turn to her.

"It's true. Lena told me." I said.

She closed her eyes as she took a deep breath, trying to process all the information.

"Where is he going? And does she know his full plan?" She asked calmly.

Huh! It went better than I expected.

I picked up my pizza again.

"Kaznia and she doesn't know. Also, her assistant Eve is working for lex so whenever you go meet her. Try to be discreet or just call her over to the DEO." I said.

She gave me a 'how did I know?' expression.

I shrugged.

"You are my sister and the director of DEO and NOT a fan of lex. Pretty obvious." I said as I finished the last piece of the 1st box.

I opened the second box.

She sighed.

"This is bad. That Kryptonian who looks like you could mess up a lot of things. With the children of liberty, aliens aren't exactly in the best graces. And how are you so calm?" She said.

"Well, I spent the last 6 months drunk and as a pessimist. I am not in the mood to do that again. We will defeat whatever comes at us, even if we hit a few bumps on the way." I said, giving her a reassuring smile.

She grunts as she lays down beside me, as I put my hand around her shoulder.

"Wash your hand!" She yells. I use my speed to wash them then lay back down.

"Now it's wet!!" She whines.

I laugh.

"Not my problem!"

After a few minutes of silence, she asks.

"Anything else I should know about?" She asked.

"There are a couple of things…" I also told her about the Harun El and reassured her to trust Lena.

Not the about the DEO hacking!

It's on Lena!

I will just make sure, Alex doesn't arrest her!

"Hey, what are you bringing for James' birthday tomorrow? Whatever it is can I tag in please, I forgot to buy one?" She asks, pouting.

"Sure. By the way, James' sister Kelly is also coming."

She nodded. "I remember. She is a therapist right?"

"Uh-huh!"

We both decided to watch a movie until we fall asleep.

"So, how're things with you and Lena?"

"Better. She promised to give us another try. But I will have to work hard to build back the trust between us. I still wish every day that I hadn't broken her trust in the first place."

"You were trying to protect her…"

I shake my head.

"No, Alex. Don't you think we could have protected her better if she knew I am Supergirl?"

"Okayyy…then what do you think is the reason."

I shrugged.

"I have no idea. I do think that wanting to protect her was the reason but that was not the only reason."

"Well, do tell me when you figure it out."

"You will be the second person to know." She chuckled.

"Thanks."

"Now, onto you. How are things with the whole adopting process?"

She releases a tired sigh.

"It's not as fast as I thought it would be. Plus the whole process is far too complicated, it's gonna take months."

I rub her shoulder.

"Well, at least you have started the process you know?"

"Right I guess."

Just like that, we spent the night talking, eating, and watching movies on our couch.

I have to say Danvers Sisters Couch is VERY comfortable!

But I guess I have Ikea to thank for that!

Thanks, Ikea!

-
Lena Kieran Luthor POV

"Eve, do I have any more meetings today?" I ask through the telecom.

"No, mam."

"You can leave, Miss. Teschmacher."

"Of course, mam." I see through the camera to see her logging into my lab's database, observing my progress with Harun-el. Satisfied when she sees it's still dangerous and reports lex.

God! How could I have been so blind all these months!?

I roll my eyes before closing them, after seeing her enter the lift.

I release a sigh as I lean back in my chair.

The only highlight of today was lunch with kara at Catco, like old times. And the only bad news is getting an invite to a gala where I know I will have to meet Aiden.

I will bring Kara with me! With her, with me, I should be able to endure him.

*RING**RING*

I pick up my phone to see Dex calling me.

"Yes?" I ask.

"Miss. Luthor, I found something."

"Do you think anyone else has too?"

"No. This place is isolated and there is no sign of any other human or alien activity."

"I will be there. Send me the location. Secure the perimeter."

"Of course."

I look at the location before groaning.

7 hours even with my fastest jet. It's 6 pm right now.

I will be back around 1 am if all goes smoothly.

I send the location to my pilot before going down the building.

"To my private hanger, Andrew.." I say as I sit down in my car.

I unlock my phone as my finger hovers over Kara's contact.

7 hours in 7 seconds and with her company...

No.

I shouldn't. I can't.

Not now...

*PING*

I chuckle.

Kara's message...

Kara🤩❤️: Hey! Are you free?

Me: Hi! No, I am actually going out of the country. It's urgent.

Kara🤩❤️: Business trip?👀

I hesitate.

No, Lena. You promised to try. Trust her again. Don't lie.

Me: No. Extraterrestrial business. Once I find out, I promise you will be the first to know.

She doesn't reply for a few minutes.

Kara🤩❤️: Ok. But please call or message me if any trouble ok?

I smile.

Me: Verspriechen!

(Promise!)

Kara🤩❤️: Hutt e séchere Fluch! Gutt Nuecht Lee!

(Have a safe flight! Good night Lee!)

Let's see what does the mountains of Russia have in store for me...

-

Chapter Text

Kara Danvers POV

"Kara!"

"Kara!"

"KARA!"

"What!?" I exclaim when I see Nia standing in front of me with a concerned expression.

"What are you thinking about? You seem so lost in thought..."

I sigh as I look at my phone once again.

"Lena. She went on a trip and she said she will be back by 1 but it's 3 pm now and no news from her."

"She must be tired and slept in."

I shook my head.

"It's Lena, she is like a damn vampire! She would have definitely messaged me if she was back. Plus, I already tried to hear her heartbeat. She is not in National City. What if she is hurt?" I wondered out loud.

I knew I should have insisted on coming with her!

"Did you try Sam?" She suggested.

"No, let me try her right now!" I said before dialing her number.

"Hey, Kara! How are you?"

"I am good. Do you know where Lena is?"

"No, last I heard she went somewhere in Russia."

"Do you know where?"

"No. But why? What happened?"

"Lena was supposed to be here by 1 pm. I know it might be nothing, but I have a bad feeling."

"Give me a few minutes. I will find her location."

Sam😊😁: Gorod Kirovsk Murmansk Oblast, Russia
67.831220, 33.944535
Her Coordinates.

"Cover for me.." I instruct Nia before flying out.

-
Lena Kieran Luthor

"Miss. Luthor, I am confident you are going to love my findings very much." Dex greets me, as I jump down the helicopter.

"I hope so, Dex. You are a very expensive employee to have." I say as I follow him.

He laughs.

"This will prove Miss. Luthor, that I am very useful too." He says with a smirk.

After half an hour of hiking, we reach the uneven ground and a few meters away a cave, hidden by nature.

"You might want to put on your radiation suit..." He suggests.

I nod. I tap a button on my watch which covers my skin in a see-through suit. Can't be seen, only felt.

I see Dex doing the same.

"Thanks, for the tech." He says with a smile before walking forward until we are at the entrance of the cave.

"Before we go in let me brief you on our security measures."

I nod.

"15 snipers are covering the 6 km radius of this area. Sensors cover the air and ground area of this whole mountain range. Any human or alien or machine has no chance of entering this place."

"What is inside?"

He smirks as he answers,

"Kryptonite. A kind that is not known to anyone on this planet."

I raise a brow.

"How are you so sure?"

His smirk only widens.

"Because despite its basic structure, it doesn't harm Kryptonians. I am calling it Anti-Kryptonite."

~~~

After a few hours of tests, I concluded Dex is right.

This...Anti-Kryptonite isn't harmful to Kryptonians. Instead humans.

It affects humans the same way green Kryptonite does Kryptonians. It's the same color but if you observe, you can see it's less bright than green Kryptonite.

"I need all of this shifted from here."

He nods.

"What about the other thing?"

I look at the...Kryptonite steel.

I can't move it without super strength. But I can't leave it here, I will inform Alex. I don't need it anyway.

"Leave it. I will take care of it."

"Yes, Miss. Luthor." He says before leaving the cave.

I focus back on the chunk of Anti-K on my table. I remove my anti-radiation suit and put the pair of tweezers down.

I gulp.

I slowly touch the chunk and...

nothing happens!

What!?

I pick it up and hold it in my hand.

Nothing happens.

I squeeze it in my hands.

Nothing.

I put it down and pick up the beaker with the liquified version of this.

I touch the liquid.

Nothing.

Hesitantly I drink some of it...

Nothing, just a little...I don't know bitter?

What the hell is happening!?

I quickly take a syringe and fill it with Anti-K.

I put the needle over the vein on my arm before injecting it.

I wait for a few minutes and...

NOTHING!

"What the hell is happening!?" I exclaim out loud in irritation.

I look at the time, 12:25 pm. This means 4:25 am in America.

I should leave it will take about half an hour to reach the airstrip in half an hour by helicopter.

I walk out to the entrance and see Dex talking to 6 six of his crew members.

"Dex!" I call out.

"Yes, Miss. Luthor?" He asks as he jogs over to me.

"I am leaving. You will take care of everything?"

He nods, as he moves aside for a guy to go inside.

"Yes, Don't worry about it! This is Mark and he will escort you to the helicopter. I will inform you when everything is done."

"Good!" I say before following Mark.

I must have only taken a few steps before,

*BOOM!*

I get flown away a few yards and my head hits a stone before my world goes black.

-
Kara Danvers POV

I slam down on the Russian ground before my eyes start scanning the area.

By the looks of it, something blasted here.

I notice a cave a few yards ahead.

Inside I find nothing but steel...?

Ignoring all of this search for anything that might suggest Lena was here but nothing.

It's like this place was swept clean.

I groan in irritation as my concern for Lena increases.

Just as I was about to leave, my phone buzzed.

"Lena!" I breathe out as I immediately answer the phone.

"Kara..." Her voice comes out tired.

"Where are you?"

"At The Continental but you don't need to-' I hang up the phone and rush to her.

-

Chapter Text

Kara Danvers POV

"Lena, are you ok?" I ask as I step into her room after landing on the balcony.

"I am fine...you didn't have to come." She says as she tries to sit up.

I hold her shoulder and push her down on the bed.

"Lena you have a bandage around your head! I should have come with you from the start." I say as I sit beside her on the bed.

"It's not even a concussion. I just need to sleep this off. I will be fine in a few hours."

I shake my head.

"Nope. No way you are getting rid of me."

She sighs.

"What about National City? What if someone attacks while you are here wasting your time taking care of me?"

"Fine. Let me take you back to my home. I can take care of you and the city at the same time. Ok?"

She looks at me for a few seconds before nodding.

I lift her in my arms before walking to the balcony.

"Don't let me fall..." Lena mumbles as she tightens her arms around my neck as nuzzles her head in my neck.

I smile as I kiss her forehead.

"I won't..." I say before flying off.

~~~

"Are you ok? Do you need anything? More pillows? Blankets? Any-'

"Kara, calm down! I am fine. Just want to sleep...will you...can you lie down with me?" She asks hesitantly.

I smile as I nod and change into some comfortable clothes in a flash.

I slide under the blanket next to her as I sigh in comfort.

I closed my eyes in relief for a few seconds.

Thanking Rao, that Lena is all right...

If something severe happened to Lena...I...I don't know what I would do. I would never be able to forgive myself, Lena is one of the most important people in my life! I would be lost...and I am not letting that happen to me!

I just got her back, I can't lose her again. As long as I am alive nothing is going to happen to Lena! And I am going to be alive for a long time! So, she is stuck with me!

Happy with that conclusion, I open my eyes to find her kryptonite ones staring at me.

"Why are you staring?" I ask with a teasing smile, as I turn to my right side.

She slowly shakes her head.

"Not staring...I am just...contemplating..."

I raise my brow.

"A dollar for your thoughts?"

She smiled at my choice of words but didn't say anything.

"How you are more of a human than us...how I am so lucky to have you in my life, again. How I was thinking about you every day...every minute, the last six months even if that's the last thing I should have been doing. How I forgave you in a second when I saw you drunk, in that bar. How you sensed I was hurt and flew to me...do you know the worst part?"

"Always...worst, best...anything..." I whispered.

I frowned watching a tear streak down her cheek. I gently wiped it away before caressing her cheek softly.

"I trust you again...I trust you with my whole heart. Once again...but I don't want it to break...again."

I looked into her beautiful eyes, determined.

"I promise, Lee. Never again. Your trust means everything to me. I will not let you down."

She leaned her cheek into my hand before kissing the inside of it...

"I trust you, Kara."

"That's...that's...I...thank you!" I said whispered, finally after struggling to find the right words.

Both of us stayed silent...just gazing into each other's eyes.

For some reason, we both leaned in toward each other...

I felt my heart rate accelerating and a foreign feeling in my heart...What? I have absolutely no idea.

At the last moment, Lee buried her head in the crook of my neck as she wrapped an arm around my body.

"I am so exhausted..." Lena mumbled as she tightened her hold.

I swallowed the lump in my throat before answering,

"You should sleep, after the day you have had. You deserve to."

She hummed before releasing a breath.

Both our heartbeats were beating as fast as a bullet train, but neither of us had the strength to ask the other why...

Now that I am acknowledging this feeling, I also feel obligated to myself to admit to myself that this is not the only time I have felt this feeling...

Every time I carry her in my arms...

Every time she smiles genuinely when we are together...

Every time she surprises me at work with lunch...

Every time I surprise her with lunch and she makes time for me...

Every time she smiles...

Every time her beautiful kryptonite eyes look Gray under sunlight...

Every time she laughs because of me...

Every time we are hugging...

And I don't understand it!

I have this weird intuition that this feeling...whatever it is...will change my life. Good, bad...I have absolutely no idea...

I feel I can just hope for the best...

~~~

Lena Kieran Luthor

Last week was...different.

I forgave Kara.

I told her, I trust her again.

I don't regret it! Definitely not!

I...I just...I can't stop thinking about that...that moment.

Whatever! This is so not the time!

"Lena, you ready to get back to work?" Sam says with a smile as she enters the lab.

I shake my head before looking back at her.

"Yes! Let's start..." I say before the both of us resume the tests.

After we isolated the healing ability our goal is closer than ever! Everything is going great! All the tests are giving positive results! Which means we are swamped!

I am sure I haven't left this lab for a week now except for lunch, which is my only source of food at the moment.

Plus, it's not like Harun-el is the only project I have been working on! The Anti-Kryptonite Dex found is a mystery on its own.

Not only it affects humans instead of Kryptonians, but also because it doesn't seem to affect me at all!

And I have tried everything! Touching it, Drinking it, Injecting it! And nothing!

I have run hundreds of tests on my blood and nothing!

I just can't figure it out!

At the very least my other experiment with Harun-el is going great!

Sam and I are very confident and have decided that instead of a volunteer we will be the first test subjects!

I mean I volunteered and she forced herself to be a volunteer...but whatever.

"Are you ready?" Sam asks with a nervous smile, holding the injected gun over her vein.

I nod and clear my throat, before switching on the recorder.

"Ms. Arias and I are going to inject ourselves with cancer cells of blood cancer last cells and let it flow through our system for 5 minutes before we will inject ourselves with Harun-el. Injecting cancer cells in 3...2...1..." I wince as the liquid enters my veins.

1 minute, nothing.

"Fuck!" Sam exclaims as she holds her stomach tightly and starts to sweat as I feel hot all over my body.

Soon, I start scratching my skin as it feels like I have a rash all over my body.

3 minutes.

"Oh, god!" I grunt as I start to cough.

While Sam starts to look pale.

4 minutes.

"Ready?" I ask as I look at her.

She nods as she puts her arm below the injecter placed at our side. As I do the same.

I put my hand over the button before looking at her.

She barely chuckles before smiling.

"Here goes everything!" She says before both of us push the button.

Nothing happens for a few moments before my coughing stops and Sam's stomach pain stops.

Soon she starts to get her color back while I feel my body temperature returning to normal.

The both of us look at each other with wide eyes.

I hold up my finger.

"Let's not get excited...yet..." I say to which she nods.

Both of us wordlessly, head to our workstations and start testing ourselves for single cancer left in our bodies.

After 2 hours of double-checking, everything the both of us stand in the middle of our lab and look into each other's eyes.

"We did it..." I mumble.

She nods, her smile growing wider every second.

"Yes, we did..." She says, softly.

"WE CURED CANCER!" I exclaim as skip forward and embrace her in a hug.

She laughs as she hugs me even tighter.

"HELL, YEAH! WE DID! WE CURED FUCKING CANCER! WHERE IS OUR NOBLE PRIZE!?" Sam shouts, laughing as she somehow manages to lift me and swirl me around, making me laugh.

"OH, TRUST ME! WE ARE GETTING THAT IN OUR MAIL IN A FEW DAYS!" I shout happily making both of us laugh.

"Oh, trust me Lena Luthor if you weren't so in love with Kara, I would kiss the shit out of you right now!" Sam exclaims as she pulls back from the hug making me beam.

"Well, you probably can! Just get me wasted!" I say with a teasing smile and a wink.

She widens her eyes before beaming.

"YOU GOT IT! Let me get the BOOZEEEEEEE!" She sings happily as she runs to my liquor cabinet and brings back two bottles of whiskey and a bottle of champagne.

"Let's do this!" She says as we both pop that champagne bottle before gulping it down in two gulps! One her and one me!

"THIS IS THE BEST DAY OF MY LIFE! WE CURED CANCER FOR HELL'S SAKE!" I shout after we both have downed a LOT of alcohol and can't get off the floor.

And are too wasted to remember anything!

Sam cheers as she clicks her bottle with mine and we both take another gulp.

Kara! I need to call her! She should be here!

After all, without the Harun-el from HER planet! None of this would have been possible!

Me: KARA ZOR-EL DANVERS! GET YOUR CUTE ASS TO MY LAB BECAUSE I AND SAM JUST CURED CANCER!

~~~

Kara Danvers POV

*PING*

I groaned as I shifted in bed.

Who is calling me now!?

*PING*

*PING*

I groan as I roll over and pick up my phone to see Lena texting me.

*PING*

I quickly sit up.

What happened!?

Lee❤️😊: KARA ZOR-EL DANVERS! GET YOUR CUTE ASS TO MY LAB BECAUSE I AND SAM JUST CURED CANCER!

I have a cute butt?

WAIT, KARA! COME ON! SHE CURED CANCER AND THAT'S WHAT YOU CONCENTRATING ON!?

And she is clearly drunk texting or else why would she say my butt is cute? Is it?

Lee❤️😊: WHERE ARE YOUUUUUUU!?

Lee❤️😊: USE YOUR SUPERSPEED SUPERGIRL!

Lee❤️😊: KARA COME HERE RIGHT NOW!.....PLEASE!?🥺🥺🥺

I chuckle before using my superspeed to quickly change.

"Hmm..." I hum as I look at my butt in the mirror while putting on my pants.

It is cute...

"Lena?" I call out as I enter the lab.

"Lee?" I call out once again as I enter deeper inside.

I laugh to myself as I see Lee resting her head on Sam's lab while Sam is using her head to keep her bottle of whiskey, both of them out like a light.

I remove the bottles from their hands before taking Sam in my arms and flying her to her house and tucking her in her bed with a quick hello to a very sleepy but armed middle schooler with a baseball bat.

I come back to the lab and pick up Lee in my arms before deciding to fly her over to my apartment instead.

I remove her heels and her jacket before laying her down on my bed and covering her with the blanket.

"Goodnight, Lee..." I whisper as I kiss her forehead.

"Kara..." She mumbles as she unconsciously holds my right hand.

"Yes?"

"You are amazing but do you know I cured cancer? I am amazing too..." She mumbled with a goofy smile on her face making me chuckle.

"Yes, Lee. You are very amazing. Let's talk tomorrow. Sleep." I said before standing up to leave, only to realize she hasn't let go of my hand.

"Nooo...sleep with me...hold me...you make me feel safe..." She mumbles.

I smile before nodding my head, even if she can't see me.

I sigh as I hold her against me tightly as she immediately lays her head on my chest.

"Goodnight, Lee..."

Oh, Rao! That same feeling in my heart again...

-

Chapter Text

Samantha Arias POV

I groan as I slump my head on the dining table.

"God…I feel like shit…" I mumble as I hold the cup of coffee between my hands tighter.

"You shouldn't curse in front of me…" Ruby says making me look up at her, as she takes a sip of her juice before resuming to eat her sandwich.

I frown.

"Why not? You are going to behind my back anyway if you don't already…" I say.

My daughter shrugs her cute one-shoulder shrug.

"I dunno. My friend's parents say so, and I curse behind your back."

"My point exactly!" I say as I stand up with my cup of coffee and head to the kitchen for a refill. Ruffling my kid's hair on the way, making her whine.

"Don't make my hair shit!" She exclaims making me frown.

I don't like it.

"You know what? New rule; you can curse with your friends, I will curse in front of you, but you don't curse in front of me. Ok?"

She releases an audible, dramatic sigh as she nods.

"Ok!"

"Can we go to the movies today?" She asks immediately after.

I narrow my eyes at her.

"No. You have school."

She pouts.

"Pleaseeeee? I want to see the new Hotel Transylvania 4, The bad guys, Lightyear, Disenchanted, and Minions: The rise of Gru!"

I raise my eyebrow.

"Quite a list you got, don't you think?"

She huffs.

"That's why I am saying! There are so many movies to see! I have to start somewhere or I won't be able to watch them!"

I chuckle.

"Of course, that's some very important work right?"

"Yes! That's what I am saying!" She exclaims.

I laugh as I walk up to her.

"Let me make you a deal, you go to school today and we will do a double feature this Saturday. What do you say?"

She puts on a thinking face as she taps her chin.

"Ok! Promise!?"

"Promise!" I say as I kiss her cheek.

That's when we hear her school bus honking outside.

"Bus is here! Bye!" She says she quickly gulps down the last of her juice, picks up her bag, and rushes out the door, with me following her to the entryway.

"I forgot!" She exclaims when she reaches her bus's door before rushing back.

Before I could ask what happened, she makes me lean down and kisses my cheek.

"Bye, mom! I love you!" She says before rushing back.

"Love you too, sweety. Bye!" I say back as she gets on the bus before it leaves.

With a smile, I close the door and lean against the door.

What do I do now?

~~~~

"Mam, your coffee. Enjoy!" The waitress says as she puts down my coffee before leaving.

I release a relaxed sigh as I take a sip of my coffee while leaning back in my chair and looking out the big window.

This is perfect!

Me, my favorite coffee, at my favorite cafe.

I still feel so goddamn lucky to find this little gem in the National City.

"Hi..." I look away from the window to see who it was...

Imra.

In a simple white shirt with leggings and a small purse.

Why is she so beautiful?

"Hey...how are you?" I ask with a soft smile.

"I am good. I just saw you sitting here so I came to say hi…" She says with a smile, ready to walk away.

Hell no! I wanna talk to her!

"It's fine!" I exclaim making her look at me with wide eyes.

Great going, Sam!

I cleared my throat.

"I meant, join me. It's my day off and I am just passing time. I would love some company. " I offer and thankfully she nods and takes a seat across from me.

Unfortunately, the next few minutes passed with awkward silence.

I am sure neither of us can start talking without using heavier topics, I mean our options are...

Ruby...too I don't know simple?

Reign...too intense.

Her being here instead of the future...too personal.

"So, uh...how did you find the cafe?" She asks.

Thank god!

"I was just driving around the city when I moved here and came across this café. Loved it the second I stepped foot in this place." I said with a smile.

She nodded as she took a sip of her coffee.

Fuck it!

"What about you? I mean, aren't you from the future?" I ask nervously.

She chuckles.

"Yes. Yes, I am. But after we defeated you…I mean your alter ego the future changed…" She said with an expression, I couldn't quite read.

"Good change? Or bad?" I ask gently.

"A little bit of both…" She says, softly.

I nod.

"What about you? How are you?"

"I uh…I am good now…after the ordeal, I took Ruby and went away for a month, but I am back now. I am fine…" I say trying more to convince myself than her.

The nightmares don't help though…

I shook my head before looking into her eyes.

Her hazel blue eyes…one can easily mistake them for grey but they are not they are like a cloudy sea…

Calm but sharp capable of taking down thousands if angered…she is beautiful. Not the take your breath away beautiful, no. The type of beauty which calms you down. The beauty which demands attention, drawing you in, making you so lost in its charm that you forget everything else.

"I hope you are great soon…" She said with an understanding smile.

But…did she…no…it can't be…

I gave small smile, hopefully convincing enough.

"Me too. I did want to ask you something else too…" I trailed off as I gave her a cheeky smile.

Effectively changing the mood.

"Go ahead…"

"Why would a member of the legion of superheroes want to be a PE teacher?" I asked making her chuckle.

"Truthfully? I have no idea! I knew I loved kids, I know how to fight, and wanted a break from the superhero job…so that's it!" She said with the most adorable smile.

God! Why the hell are you married!?

She smiled nervously before clutching the cup of coffee in her hands tighter.

"Plus…after…uh…after divorcing Mon-El I needed a change of scenery."

My ears perked up hearing that, but somehow I suppressed my smile.

"That's…I am sorry…" I say but she shakes her head.

"It's fine. The only reason we got married in the first place was to make peace between mine and his planet. Yes, we cared and even started to like each other but it just…wasn't enough…"

Hesitantly I take her left hand in my right hand, softly caressing the back of her hand.

She smiled at me before taking a sip of her coffee, not pulling back her hand.

"What about you? Anything new?"

I nod as I clear my throat.

"Don't tell anyone but I and Lena cured cancer…" I said with a smug smirk.

"What!? Are you serious!?" She exclaims as she smiles widely.

I nod.

"Yup!" I say grinning.

"There is still a lot to do…we need to test it out, do clinical trials, get approval, educate other doctors on how to use it, and much more! But at least the hardest part is over."

"You are kidding right!? You just did something no one has even come close to doing! You just cured something with has taken so many lives! You fucking hell cured cancer!" She exclaims making me shush her as I chuckle.

"Ok! Ok! I get it, I am great but don't tell the world yet!" I say making her laugh.

"Ok! Ok! Sorry! But it's very amazing! How did you and Lena figure it out?"

I then talked to her about our whole project for the next hour and our next steps for another hour when I realized it was almost time for me to pick up Ruby.

"I am so sorry, but I need to go and pick up Ruby…"

She nods in understanding.

"It's fine…" She says as we both get up to leave.

After saying our goodbyes, she turns around to leave when I get an idea.

"Imra wait! I want to ask you something…" She turns around with a curious gaze.

Nope! No! Nuh-huh!

Bad idea!

Quick think of something else!

"Do you want to go to the movies with me and Ruby this Saturday? Animation movies, Double feature, free food, what do you say?"

She chuckles as she nods.

"You had me at animation movies! Text me the details!" She says before turning around again.

"Wait!" She turns around with a smile.

Come on Sam, don't be a coward!

"Would you like to go to dinner with me on Sunday? Not with Ruby! Just us…as a date? You can totally say no! But even then the movie plan still stands! If you want! Just…uh…whatever you want!"

What in the actual fuck, Sam!?

Where the fuck did your confidence go!?

I mean come on!

She is definitely going to say no! I mean come on! Whom the fuck asks someone on a date like that!?

"Yes!"

"It's ok, I understand- WAIT! Seriously!?" I ask with a big grin.

She chuckles as she nods.

"Yes, I would love to go on a date with you."

I grin.

"Great! Thanks! See you then!" I say before kissing her cheek and rushing out of the place.

I have a date!

-

Chapter Text

Lena Kieran Luthor POV

I feel peaceful as I roll over in bed, hearing the shower running a few feet and a thin wall away. Diminishing the momentary panic I realize where I am...the feeling of the well-used bedsheets, the lingering aroma of the sandalwood candle. I am in Kara's house in her bed.

I softly open my eyes but shut them back tightly as the sunlight brings a strong headache and steals away my peace. I groan leaves my throat as I remember the events of last night. A bittersweet feeling settles in my chest, the sweet overpowering the bitter in a matter of seconds.

Powering through the pain I slowly open my eyes as they land on the bedside table. A smile graces my lips when I see a glad water and an aspirin with a 'drink me' and 'eat me' post-it on them...I follow the Post-it instructions before getting up and walking out to the living room. Finding nobody I conclude she is on some Supergirl emergency so I decide to get ready for the day myself.

"Lena you're ready..." Kara softly says as walks further inside the house after landing on the balcony. I smile as I walk toward her.

"Yeah, I woke you weren't here so I thought I should freshen up."

She nods as she smiles.

"You look good. In my clothes I mean, you look good. Casual suits you."

I chuckle as I look down at her university T-shirt and old sweatpants.

"Thanks, I feel comfortable!" I say as we both start to move toward her kitchen.

"Obviously! I can't imagine how you manage to be in those formal clothes and heels all the time. Doesn't it hurt?" Kara asks as her face scrunches up adorably making me smile as I start making coffee.

"I am used to it, I have been wearing those heels for so long it barely hurts anymore. Coffee?" I ask.

"No, I am good. But can we talk about the elephant in the room please?" She asks with an excited expression.

My gaze falls on the stuffed elephant on her bookshelf as a teasing smile forms on my lips. I walk up to the shelf and grab the stuffed toy before walking back to her.

"This elephant?" I ask innocently making her frown and glare at me.

"Not funny, Lee! You suck at jokes!" She exclaims as she snatches the toy before putting it back in its original place.

I chuckle as I shrug, "What can I do? Luthors don't exactly have the best sense of humor."

"Oh, come on Lee! You can't blame your Luthor genes on this one!" Kara exclaims as she throws her head back before she comes to stand in front of me.

"Oh, really? That's unfair. Who am I supposed to blame this on?" I ask with a smirk.

She grins mischievously as she leans forward, her lips grazing my ear causing my breath to hitch in my throat as I grip the counter top feeling her breath fall on my ear, raising goosebumps all over my body.

"Maybe you should just admit that you, Lena. Have no sense of humor!" She says before pulling back with a shit-eating grin on her face.

"I will never admit such a thing!" I say over a huff.

She grins as she moves closer making me take a step back. She raises her hands moving her fingers in a claw motion causing me to widen my eyes as I realize her intentions.

"Kara, don't you dare!" I threaten as I keep moving backward.

"Admit it!"

"Never!" My famous last words before Kara trapped me in her arms, mercilessly tickling me causing me to loudly laugh as tears prick my eyes and my stomach to start hurting considering how hard I am laughing.

"Ka-Kara! St-Stop!" I manage to say in between my laughs as Kara keeps fingering me.

"Nope! Not until you admit it!" She says as she keeps both my arms pinned behind my back with her left hand as her right hand keeps doling out the sweet torture.

"Ok! Ok! I admit I don't have any sense of humor & not because of my Luthor genes!" I yell out making her finally stop the torture.

Both of us look into each other's eyes with crazy smiles & racing hearts, my arms limp in her tight grip behind my back as her right arm pulls me closer to her chest by my shoulders. Our breaths landing on each other's faces, my clothed legs getting tangled with her bare legs up until the ends of her skirt. Feeling her House of El symbol against my chest. My brain admiring her bright blue eyes, and her messy blonde hair without permission. My heart is commanding me to capture her beautiful light-pink lips between my own...oh god how good would that feel!

Without realizing both our heads start leaning against each other when...

*BING*

Both of us jump apart as the coffee maker's timer rings, effectively forming a layer of awkwardness in the kitchen.

"I...uh...I will go change..." Kara says before rushing out of the kitchen making me take a deep breath in relief as I lean against the counter berating myself for what could have happened just now...also thanking Kara for not using her superspeed to change clothes, giving us both time to cool down.

Soon I pour my coffee in star wars themed cup and just as I sit down on the sofa Kara walks into the living room and takes a seat on the other end of the couch.

"What are your plans today?"

I shift on the sofa so that I am facing her before shrugging and replying, "Work. I found something in Russia and I intend to learn everything about it!"

She frowns as she replies, "That's no fun. And you never told me what you found there..."

"Oh, right I forgot. I have just been so busy with both of my projects. I have hired a guy named Dex who finds anything extraterrestrial for me and also helps me with its protection, transportation, and stuff. He informed me that he found a new type of kryptonite."

Kara looks at me with curiosity and apprehension before saying, "Different how?"

"It doesn't affect Kryptonians instead it affects humans the same way green kryptonite does to you. It's called Anti-Kryptonite. But its properties are not the thing bugging me...its...uh..." I trail off not knowing if I should continue.

"Lena?" Kara says as she softly rubs my forearm which is picking at her sweatpants. I look up into eyes...I trust Kara.

"It...it didn't hurt me. I have touched it, smelled it, drank it, injected it, and nothing! I don't understand why!?" I exclaim in frustration as I squeeze the cup of coffee in my hands.

"Why don't you bring it to the DEO? You might get a fresh perspective. And if you don't want to involve the DEO then have you talked to Sam? You told me yourself when you were getting nowhere with Harun-El, having Sam back helped a lot!"

I hesitate before nodding my head.

"I will think about it...I promise." I say as I squeeze her hand.

"Good! I do have another question, this guy Dex how does the DEO know nothing about him?"

She chuckles as she shakes her head.

"One of his rules is that he will never work with a government agency. Says, they always screw you over. He has amazing people on his team and I am sure his real name is not Dex. Plus, even if DEO could convince him to work for them, I don't think they can pay for his services. He is NOT cheap."

"Huh! So, basically, he is the PI for billionaires who specializes in extraterrestrial."

I chuckle as I nod, "Basically!"

"Ok, then now let's go to your lab!"

I narrow my eyes at her.

"I have work, Kara. And you don't need to drop me off." I say making her huff at me.

"I am not dropping you off! I am going to help you out! Like your lab assistant!" She says excitedly.

"Since when are you interested in science stuff?" I ask genuinely confused.

"I have always been interested in science! My father was in the science guild, I always loved helping him out in the lab. Up until that day, I knew I was going to join the Science guild. Plus, let me remind you that what you learned in high school was a piece of common knowledge for an 8-year-old Kryptonian. And I was 13 when I left my planet so I know almost as much as you guys, possibly even more in some fields!" Kara explains making me realize my mistake.

"I am sorry, Kara. I know Krypton was very technologically advanced than Earth but since you have never shown any interest...it just slipped my mind." I say, fearing I might have hurt her for not believing in her abilities.

She sighs as she slumps her shoulders.

"It's not your fault. You are right, how were you supposed to know if I never showed any interest? It's just, I just never could bring myself to take interest in it...it reminded me of my father and in turn my planet. That's why I choose Major in Arts in marketing. It fulfilled my curiosity about this planet and being a journalist also gave me the option to write about science." Kara explains as a sad expression takes over her features making me frown.

"Come on! Let's go to my lab!" I exclaim as I jump from my place on the couch before taking her hand in mine.

"Are you sure?"

"Yes! Now come on!" I say as I pull her along to her apartment door.

I don't like my Kara looking sad!

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Chapter Text

Lena Kieran Luthor POV

"Lena! What are you doing here?" Alex asks, confused to see me at the DEO entrance as she gets off her bike before removing her helmet.

"I need your help with something, it…let's talk inside?"

"Of course, let's go." She says before we start walking inside.

"How come you need my help?" She asks on the way.

"I have been stuck with this for a week now and Kara suggested to reach out to you. Get a fresh perspective."

"Let's see if I and my team can help you. Agent Dox come with us please." Alex instructs as we pass by him before entering a lab on the first floor.

"How can I help?" Querl says as they turn to look at me with curiosity.

I lift the briefcase from my hand onto the table between us before looking them in their eyes.

"After everything that happened with Kara, I wanted to be prepared for anything so I hired a guy to find me anything extra-terrestrial, and a week ago he did. He found a new type of kryptonite in a cave deep in the mountains of Russia. I call it Anti-Kryptonite because despite its same appearance and basic structure it doesn't affect Kryptonians."

"What do you mean? Then what does it do?"

"It affects humans instead like green kryptonite does to Kara or other Kryptonians."

"While interesting, it seems very straightforward to me Miss. Luthor. Why do you need our help?" Querl asks in confusion making me smile.

"Because it doesn't affect me…" I say making them look at me in shock but before they could say anything I open my briefcase to reveal three things; a small piece of Anti-K, a few vials filled with liquidized Anti-K, and a cylindrical container containing the gaseous form of Anti-K.

"Director, can you come closer and touch the rock for a few seconds?" I ask.

She nods before coming closer, trying to pick up the rock but as soon as she touches it, she yelps back in pain, "Fuck!"

"As I said, it hurts humans. But in my case…" I trail off before easily picking up the rock in my hands.

"I have tried everything, touching it, inhaling it, injecting it, drinking it, letting its light touch my skin but nothing! I have run so many tests but I can't find anything in my blood, I am at a dead end and I want your help to figure out why…"

Querl steps forward before opening his hand out in front of me, "Can I?" I nod as I hand him the rock.

"I would be more than happy to help you because this is the first time I have come to know about more types of Kryptonite. Even in the future, there is no data on any other types of Kryptonite other than we already know of…." Querl says making I and Alex look at each other in realization.

"That means…" Alex starts.

"Someone or something is changing the timeline." I finish.

After a few moments of silence, Alex looks at me with determination before stating, "We are going to help you, Lena. Not only to help you but also because this is DEO business from now on."

"Lena, wait a second!" Hearing Alex's voice I turn around to face her as she stops in front of me.

"What is it, Alex?" I ask.

"Lena I know I shouldn't say anything about what happened between you and Kara. In fact, I am happy you two resolved everything despite the amount of time it took. But I also know that the incident made you realize different things which made you take these steps…"

I raise my brow.

"What are you trying to say, Alex? Just say it…"

"I am saying that you could have done these things before but you didn't. You know like keeping tabs on Lex, trying to find unidentified objects, and whatever else you might be doing. What I want is for you to keep me in the loop, you don't need to tell me your findings Lena but I want to know what operations are going on when it comes to aliens. I am not saying this because I don't trust you. I do! But not as much as I would like to…"

I look into her determined eyes for a few seconds before nodding.

"Then you should know I hacked into the DEO servers and I am also working on a non-lethal alien tranquilizer for personal safety..." I say, waiting for her angry reply but surprisingly it never came.

"Thanks. And Lena?"

"Yes?"

"Get me one of those tranquilizers will you?" She asked with a small smirk making me smile.

"Of course." I say before turning around and leaving the DEO building. That went far better than I expected.

~~~

That was 2 weeks ago. I have been buried under piles of work since then, I haven't emerged from my lab other than for my lunches with Kara, board meetings, and showers. But thankfully even though I had to cancel on Kara a few times, I still saw her every day since she wanted to work with me in the lab. And honestly? The progress is faster than ever! I can't even count the number of times Kara surprised me with her knowledge of science in the past two weeks!

Yes, the serum works but my work is far from done. I need to test it against thousands of conditions! Every cancer stage, every possible disease the patient might have…which is everything! Every disease in the book! I can safely say if Kara and her super speed weren't with me and Sam we would have only 30 percent done by now! BUT we are not! I am proud to say 70 percent of the work is done!

But unfortunately, my work day didn't end there. After office hours I head to DEO to work on the freaking Anti-K! Actually, no. I am going to DEO to get experimented on! After all, there is no mystery with the Anti-K, I am the mystery! We have been running tests after tests on my blood to see what's making me immune to the Anti-K but unfortunately, we have found nothing! It's frustrating me to no end!

I am just glad my body is used to being overworked and can run on less food or else I would have collapsed ages ago! There is just no way I can rest right now! There is too much work to be done! I am just glad Kara hasn't noticed yet or else she would have forced me to rest! Do you know how hard it is to fight against super strength!? Super hard!

"Miss. Luthor, are you still there?" Eve's voice comes through the intercom as I get ready to leave my office to go to DEO.

I walk back to my desk before pressing the intercom, "What is it, Eve?"

"Mr. Conner is here and he wants to meet you."

I roll my eyes as I reply, "Send him in."

"Lena, nice to meet you!" He says as he enters my office a minute later.

"Why are you here, Aiden? I thought I was clear on where I stand."

He grins as he comes closer before replying, "I am here to invite you to my Gala. I have decided to open my first branch of America in National City so I thought I should invite you personally."

As much as I want to say no, I can't. This could be beneficial professionally. He does own a good pharmaceutical company, whose record unlike his is very clean.

"I will be there. Now if you don't mind I need to leave."

Great! Another thing on my already busy schedule!

~~~

"Lena! Lee! Are you hearing me!?" I shake my head as I look at Kara with droopy eyes. I should have slept last night. It's been 3 days.

"Yeah! Yes, of course." I lied, having no idea what she was saying.

She frowned, "So you agree that kale is poison and not food?"

My eyes widen as I chuckle, "What? No! Of course not!"

Her frown deepened as she put her lunch on the coffee table before moving closer to me on the couch.

"Lee, when was the last time you slept?" She asks softly as she puts her hand on my left hand which was resting on my thigh.

I open my mouth to lie but no words come out as my brain enjoys the feeling of her hand on my skin, making me feel relaxed as I fought against the urge to lay against her and sleep. Eventually, I clear my throat as I look into her eyes.

"Three days ago…" I say avoiding eye contact with her as she releases a sigh before using her hand to turn my face toward her to see a caring yet angry expression on her face.

"Come on, Lena! You should take better care of yourself! You are not the alien between us and even I need sleep after a long day."

"But-' I start to say but she stops me with a glare.

"I understand what you are doing is important but you won't achieve anything if you burn yourself out. Even if you aren't now but you will make mistakes and I know you don't want anything to mess up this or any other project. I will call Alex and tell her you are not going to DEO today. I want you to take a half day and rest, ok?"

"Yes, mam!" I say with a teasing smile before averting my eyes again feeling overwhelmed to see the amount of care and concern in her eyes for me. It's amazing, confusing, and very dangerous.

I mentally shake my head before looking back toward her with a smile. "I will take care of myself but you need to do something for me…" I say with a pout making her eyes widen as she shakes her head.

"No! Nope! No!" She says she pulls away her hand from on top of mine making me frown but I quickly replace it with a smile as I laugh.

"What!? I haven't even said anything yet!"

"Nuh huh! I know that face! That's an 'I know neither of us is going to like it but will you please do it for me' face! Plus, your pout which means I am really not going to like it!" She whines making me laugh as I pull her back by her hand which she lets me do.

"It's not that bad, Kara! It's just a business Gala and I want you to come with me! Please! There will be so much interesting information plus free food!" I say with a pout. An expression that is reserved for Kara and Kara only. In response, she throws her head back with a groan.

"I hate that I can't say no to that pouting face of yours! I wish everybody could see this face!" She whines making me chuckle as I smirk.

"Now that would be very bad for my reputation, right darling?" I say before my eyes widen as I realize what I just said.

But I soon calm down as Kara doesn't say anything about it and instead, she says with a teasing smile, "Of course! Everyone would know how much of a softy you are…"

"I am not a softy!" I protest as I glare at her but in response, she just beams at me.

"Sure, you're not…." And just like that, we spend the rest of the lunch debating on the same topic…coming to the conclusion that while I may be a teensy tiny bit of a softy but Kara is a much bigger softy.

~~~

"Are you ready?" Kara asks as my car stops in front of the entrance.

I shake my head as I resist my urge to leave, already knowing this evening can't lead to anything good. My gut is telling me that I am going to end up doing something stupid…and my gut is rarely wrong. But I will try my best to run as soon as I am about to do anything stupid!

With that thought, I sigh as I turn to look at Kara with a small smile.

"Of course, let's go…" I say and on cue, my driver opens the door, allowing me and Kara to exit the car to a hoard of flashing lights and pointless rumors.

My back straightens, my shoulders tense, my jaw tightens as I put on my mask of perfection for the cameras. I look straight ahead as I walk alongside Kara to the entrance, avoiding the ridiculous questions the reporters are throwing at me…at us. But I learned a long time ago to not let these questions or articles affect me. I won't lie I do fail sometimes but well…I manage.

"Hey, you never answered when I asked why you were so disinterested in coming here..." Kara asks once we have dodged the vultures and have entered the sea of sharks, ready to bite at one wrong move.

Maybe I am watching animal planet a little too much…

I turn so that I am facing Kara and just like that the mask slips off my face. I answer, "This Gala is being thrown by Aiden O'Conner my ex-boyfriend and a jerk. He only came to America because of Lex but he claims to be extending his stay for me but I know that is not true!"

She frowns as she looks around until her eyes land on him. Surrounded by a horde of women. Typical. After looking toward him for a few moments her expression turns into one of amusement before looking back toward me.

"Huh! So that's your type! Jack, Aiden….billionaires!" She says with a dorky grin making me grimace.

"That's not my type!" I protest as I glare at her making her chuckle.

She raises her eyebrow challenging me, "Oh? Then what is your type?"

A cute, dorky, and gorgeous blond who takes my breath away with a single smile and a single glimpse of her blue eyes. Whose bravery and selflessness make me fall in love with her more every day. Who makes me feel so powerful yet helpless at the same time…THAT! That is my type.

Instead, I answer, "Definitely, not billionaires."

She chuckles as she shakes her before we continue mingling with other guests. Introducing Kara as my close friend…much to my chagrin. Honestly, the evening wasn't so bad. Aiden was more than busy enough that we only talked for a little while before he had to give a speech about the plans had for his company in America. As promised Kara got some insider scoops about various companies and of course free food.

The evening was coming to an end when a slow song started playing and everyone was invited on stage. I stayed back but internally grimaced when I saw Aiden coming my way.

"I am sorry Lena we weren't able to talk more. If you don't mind, may I have this dance?" He asks with a smirk playing on his lips. I gave him a polite smile before shaking my head.

"I am sorry Mr. Conner but my date just asked me on the dance floor and I am sure she wouldn't like to wait…right Kara?" I asked as I turned to my left to look at Kara. Who was looking at me with wide eyes before releasing a hesitant chuckle…

"Yeah! Yes, of course…" She answers as she takes my hand and leads me to the dance floor.

"So, uh…I don't know how to dance…" She says making me chuckle as we stand still in the middle of the dance floor.

"Don't worry, just follow my lead…" I instruct and she nods in acknowledgment.

My breath hitches as she puts both her arms around my waist as I wrap mine around her shoulders. My heartbeat picks up as we start to move closer until there are only a few centimeters of a gap left between us…but nothing will happen. Nothing can happen.

Just her touch is enough for me to lose all senses. Her soft but firm grip on my waist. Careful not to hurt me with her strength but was also ready to protect me in danger. I feel safe, loved, and cared for when I look into her blue eyes with a silent hope to see love in them for me. I never said I but she looks magnificent in her dress tonight. The tight red dress which went just below her knee, the transparent elbow length sleeve showcasing her biceps, the dress hugging her curves in just the right places…she looks perfect!

"You look beautiful…" I snap out of my thoughts as I focus on Kara's words with a blush rising on my cheeks.

"You think so?" I ask softly.

She nods as she pulls me closer.

"Yes. I am sorry I didn't say it, but you look beautiful…"

My stupid heart speeds up at her answer as I keep looking into her blue eyes feeling utterly overwhelmed by my emotions for this Kryptonian. Neither of us broke eye contact as we kept dancing not realizing when the other people left the dance floor until we hear someone clear their throat making us both jump.

"Lena?" I pull away from Kara as I turn to my right to look at Aiden looking toward us with an annoyed expression on his face.

"Please excuse me…" I say before power walking to the washroom ignoring everyone trying to get my attention. I need a minute.

I enter the washroom before locking the door behind me after making sure nobody is already inside…I lean against the sink as I look down at my hands tightly clutching the sink. Fuck…fuck…fuck! This was a bad idea! I need to pull myself together!

I look up in the mirror as I splash my face with water a few times as I stuff my feelings in as many boxes as I can…I don't understand why suddenly this happening! It's like I am suddenly not able to control my emotions toward Kara! What changed? We are still the same people we have been for the last 3 years…not including the 6 months.

With a deep breath, I compose myself and unlock the door before exiting the washroom. I turn around only to come face to face with Aiden making me sigh in annoyance.

"What do you want, Aiden?" I ask not bothering to keep the annoyance out of my voice anymore. I am tired. I will drop Kara off before dropping dead in my bed. I am in no mood for an argument.

"You know what I want, Lena…" He whispers as he takes a step closer to me but I stand my ground as I glare at him.

"I am in no mood for games, Aiden. Leave me alone."

"Nílim Leana ach oiread. Bhí an ceart agat, níor ghabh mé leithscéal riamh." He says with a smirk as he takes another step closer to me, leaving only a few inches of space between us.

(Nor am I Lean. You were right, I never apologized.)

"Then apologize and leave me alone." I say as I take a step back feeling my gut feeling becoming true. I should run.

His smirk widens as he takes a big step forward leaving only an inch of gap between us and our lips. No. I am not doing this stupid!

"Beidh mé. Lig dom, Lena. Lig dom leithscéal a ghabháil leat. Abair, tá." He says, his breath hitting my lip making me take a sharp intake of breath as I look into his dark brown eyes.

(I will. Let me, Lena. Let me apologize to you. Say, yes.)

I will regret this. He is the biggest stupid! I shouldn't do something this stupid! That's just idiotic! I am not doing this stupid.

"Lena…" He whispers but I cut him off as I lean forward before joining our lips for a kiss and almost immediately he responded as our lips move against each other in a sloppy, urgent, and messy kiss.

Fuck it! Might as well do with my gut and do this stupid! I thought not realizing a pair of blue eyes watching us from the end of the hallway.

I am so going to regret this tomorrow morning!

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Chapter Text

Lena Kieran Luthor POV

I groan leaves my throat when I feel sunlight hitting my face, causing me to turn to my side before I freeze when I feel someone's chest under my hand.

What the hell!? Who is in my bed!? I slowly open my eyes to find Aiden sleeping soundly beside me, and just like that, last night's memories hit me like a wave...oh fuck! I did this stupidity and now I am regretting it just like I anticipated.

"I need to get out of here..." I mumble as I turn to my right to see the alarm clock displaying, 6 am. Perfect.

I quickly search the room for my clothes, purse, and phone before heading toward the front door, feeling the full extent of my stupidity as I berate myself for getting myself stuck in this situation! I don't understand what's happening to me!? My emotions, my actions...they are impulsive and reckless. I am not impulsive and reckless.

There must be something wrong! Because honestly why the hell would I sleep with Aiden O'Conner!? I groan as another image of last night flashes through my mind...I shake my head in anger toward myself as I enter the parking lot to see Andrew waiting for me by my car. Wordlessly I enter the car as Andrew drives out of the building.

Thank god! I had the sense to tell Andrew to wait for me in the parking lot after dropping off...oh, fuck! Kara! Did I text her that I was busy and that Andrew would drop her off!?

"Fuckkk..." I mumble in frustration as I hit the car seat angrily before whipping out my phone to call her before I remember...it's 6 a.m. There is no way she is awake unless there is a Supergirl emergency!

I run my hand through my hair in frustration before looking at Andrew through the backview mirror and asking, "Andrew, did Miss Danvers seem odd last night when you dropped her off? Not odd...just...was she upset by any chance?"

He too, looks at me through the mirror for a second before focusing back on the road and replies, "Yes. To be honest, she did look a little distraught and confused too."

I huff as I collapse against the seat, angry at myself. I will talk to her for lunch...no! Breakfast! Yes, I will talk to her at breakfast. It's not like I am going to sleep again anyway...

I pull out my phone to leave her a message,

Me: Good morning and sorry if I woke you but I wanted to ask...

Me: Want to meet at Noonan's for breakfast at 9?

I close my eyes as I rest my head on the seat after sending the texts. I need a shower. And clean clothes.

"Andrew, you can leave after dropping me off. It's Saturday after all. Have a fun weekend!" I say while keeping my eyes closed.

"Thanks, mam. I hope you have a good weekend too!"

Well, that my dear Andrew depends on breakfast! I hope it goes well.

~~~~~~~

"Hey, Lee! Good morning!" Kara greets me as she embraces me in a short hug. I relax knowing even if she is mad, it's not that bad.

"Good morning to you too..." I say as I pull back with a smile before both of us take seats across from each other. But before I could say anything she beat me to it!

"So, let me guess? You called me for breakfast because of last night. And how you ditched me for your...I quote 'my ex-boyfriend and a jerk'. Am I right?" She said with a teasing smile making me groan as I buried my head in my hands.

"I am so sorry, Kara! I had a bad feeling from the start, I promised myself I wouldn't do anything stupid! But I did and I regret it far too much!" I say making her chuckle as she shakes her head with a forced smile...I know her real smile and this isn't it!

"It's fine, Lena. You know I was just kidding. I was just a little surprised last night to see you two kissing..."

"You saw that?" I asked shocked and very embarrassed.

She gave me a sheepish smile before replying, "Yeah...you were taking too long so I went to check on you and then I found you and Aiden in the hallway..."

I groan in embarrassment as I bury my face in my hands. Hearing her laugh I lift my head before saying, "I am sorry you had to see that..."

"It's fine, Lee. Stop apologizing. He was an ex, I understand seeing him again might have brought up some feelings."

My face morphs into one of disgust as I mentally gag at the thought of feeling anything for him, ever again. "No. Kara, I know how it looked but I promise I have no feelings toward him. Having sex with him was a mistake. I mistake which I regret deeply. Until now, I am not sure why I did what I did. I knew it was a mistake but I did it anyways…it's confusing. For the last few days, it feels like I am not in control of my own emotions. It’s annoying." I say instantly, not wanting her to think anything other than what it was…a mistake.

"Oh…Ok, then! Let's forget that ever happened! What are your plans for today?" She asks with her signature smile, making me relax at seeing her real smile and glad for the topic change.

"Work, what else? I still have so much to do, even though we have completed the scientific part of the cure." I say with a smile as I mentally groan at the amount of paperwork, meetings, and late nights it's going to take.

Kara frowns as she looks at me with a concerned expression. "I understand that but please promise me, Lee. No late nights. You need to take care of yourself." She says sternly making me chuckle as I shake my head.

"But Kara-'

"Nope! No 'Kara'. I don't want to find out you collapsed from exhaustion or something. Promise me?" She asks making me sigh as I look into her concerned eyes. Fuck! How did I go six months without seeing these eyes, I would never know.

"I promise, I will rest as soon as I feel tired and won't work after 3 a.m…" I say making her look at me with disbelief as she shakes her head with a huff.

"Nope! 8 pm." She says making me look at her with wide eyes and disbelief.

"That's not possible, Kara! How about 2 a.m.?" I counter offer making her pout still not convinced.

"How about 10 pm?"

"1 a.m."

"11 p.m."

"Midnight."

"OK, fine. But not any later than midnight, OK?" She says with a pout.

"I promise!" I say with a smile as she shakes my hand with a half-hearted smile. Should I have told her that I haven't worked any later than 2 since she came back? And that I only had to compromise on two hours instead of 3, as she thinks? Probably not, or else she would make me stop working at 8 p.m. or something! I shudder at the thought…NOPE! Not happening!

"Now come on, let’s order some food! Potstickers for you, right?" I say changing the topic as she looks at me with a wide grin. My schedule long forgotten in a split second…good!

"Of course! And what about you? Kale for you, right?" She asks, her face morphing into disgust, making me laugh.

"Come on, Kara! It's not that bad! You should try it sometime it's very healthy!" I say with a teasing smile, knowing there is no way I can convince her to eat Kale.

"Why would I need to eat healthy? It’s one of the benefits of being an alien! I can eat whatever I want!" She says with a smug smile and low voice making me roll my eyes.

"After cancer, I am going to figure out a way for humans to eat whatever they want!" I say with a pout making her burst out laughing as I look at her with fake annoyance.

I am so glad everything is fine, My decision to sleep with Aiden only bothered me until 9:15 a.m. the next morning, and now I can put that incident at the back of my mind.

If only I knew the damage was already done and I wouldn't know about it for far too long…

_____

"How the hell did you solve that!?" I exclaim in disbelief as I look at a smirking Kara to the equation of a shelved project because I was stuck at a problem that seemed impossible to solve.

"It was quite easy, it took me barely a minute to figure it out. I mean come on, Lee! Do you need me to teach you a little Kryptonian physics?" She says with a smug smile making me glare at her which only makes her laugh.

"This is just unfair! We both know you have a ridiculously unfair advantage!" I say, annoyed that I couldn't solve that damn thing! The competitor in me hates to lose!

"Oh, come on Lee! Don't be angry! It's ok to say you lost!" She says with a smirk making me huff as I walk off to my work station concentrating on my work, ignoring her laughter behind me.

"Ok, ok! I am sorry! I was being rude!" Kara says softly but before I can say another word my breath hitches in my throat, and my fingers freeze on the keyboard as she wraps both her arms around my waist, her front softly pressed against my back while I can feel her breath on my ears.

"I am sorry, Lee. But come on, you should have seen your face! You looked so cute!" She whispers in my ear as her lips graze the tips of my ear and I feel my body heating up at the soft contact. Fuck! I need to detangle myself from her arms! But unfortunately for me, my body doesn't seem like it wants to move. No. It wants to stay covered by Kara's body.

"It’s fine…" I curse myself for how breathless my voice sounds while I pray to god that Kara moves away soon before I say or do something I regret.

"Are you sure? I am sorry, Lee if I hurt you or something…" God! Why does she have to sound so apologetic and why the hell does it feel like the distance between us is decreasing by the second!?

I open my mouth to answer but I am interrupted by a loud ringtone coming from Kara's phone making us jump apart as Kara rushes to answer the phone, keeping her eyes connected with mine as she talks to someone. Someone because my brain doesn't seem to register a single word she is saying as it's still processing the last few minutes.

"Yes! Of course, we will be there!" Kara's loud voice snaps me out of my daze as I look at her confused.

"Alex invited us to a bar. It's Karaoke Night. What do you say?" She asks our eyes locked with each other wanting to address something else other than freaking karaoke night!

"Sure. We can go…uh…we should get back to work." I reply as I tear my eyes off with difficulty and I focus back on the screen in front of me.

"Of course…" I hear her say but I don’t turn to face her. Unfortunately for us, we spent the rest of the day together in this very tense atmosphere.

I hate this! But I don't have the guts to bring up the…incident.

_____

"Hello, Lena! How are you?" Alex asks with a smile as I slide in the seat across her, returning her smile.

"I am good, what about you? Everything good?"

"Yup! Everything's the same but unfortunately no progress with the project you gave us." She says with a guilty expression but before I can say anything Sam cuts me off.

"Geez, you two! Stop talking about work! We are in a bar, talk about something else will you?" Sam says looking exasperated with us, making Kara and Nia chuckle while Brainy hides a soft smile.

I lock eyes with Alex trying to think of something common with her. Kara.

"And not Kara! You two can't talk about her!" She exclaims, as if reading my thoughts making us grunt. "Come on, guys! Let's leave these two to talk while we have some fun!" She says taking Kara, Nia, and Brainy with her. Great!

Almost at the same time, we take a sip of our drinks as our eyes lock and a topic flashes through our minds. Whiskey!

"So, Lena what is the most expensive whiskey you have ever drank?" She asks curiously making me smirk.

"Which is the most expensive whiskey, Alex?" I say making her widen her eyes as she looks at me with shock.

"Are you kidding!? You have drank Isabella's Islay bottle of whiskey!? Isn't it one bottle worth 6 million or something!?"

I chuckle as I take another sip of my drink. "Lillian gifted me the bottle when I first started at Luthor Corp. I only had one glass. After everything…I promised myself I would open it again the day I know, I have truly succeeded with L-corp."

"Well please invite me over that day! I would love to drink a 6 million dollar whiskey!" She says making me chuckle as I nod.

"I promise. Tell me about you! Which was the most expensive but worst taste of whiskey you ever had?" I ask curiously making her laugh.

"Oh, you are going to love this story! I was in college at the time and my roommate and I decided to…"

That's how Alex and I found the thing we have in common other than Kara. Whiskey. We kept sharing stories, promising each other to try our most recommended ones as the conversation kept flowing until Sam came and dragged us to the karaoke area, much to our protests and complaints that she was interrupting our very interesting conversation but of course, she didn't care.

"Come on, Kara! You are next and remember you HAVE to sing the song that is recommended! It was your idea to let the machine choose the songs for us!" Sam reminded her making her laugh.

"Of course, Sam! Don't worry about it!" She says as she walks up to the small platform, my eyes finally taking in her dress. She was wearing a jean sleeveless dress, hugging her body in all the right places ending just a little above her knees. Her hair is tied up in a ponytail as always but if you ask me, it looks much better flowing down. Well, she would look much better without those glasses and well the dre…NO! LENA! WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU THINKING!? STOP IT!

I mentally berate myself as I focus on the screen when it displays the song…oh, god! I am fucked! Of course, it stops on this song! Why the heck not!?

[DRESS By Taylor Swift]

'Our secret moments in a crowded room
They got no idea about me and you
There is an indentation in a shape of you…'

This song and Kara's voice…not a good idea. I divert my eyes trying to look anywhere else but I end up failing as my eyes lock with hers. I hate this song!

'All of this silence and patience
Pining and anticipation
My hands are shaking from holding back from you, ah, ah, ah…'

If only you knew Kara. If only you knew. I try to divert my eyes but she keeps my eyes hostage in her beautiful blue eyes.

'Say my name and everything just stops
I don't want you like a best friend
Only bought this dress so you could take it off…'

Oh! For the love of god! What is wrong with this song!? And forget about me! Why the hell is Kara singing this song while looking into my eyes!?

'Carve your name into my bedpost
Cause I don't want you like a best friend
Only bought this dress so you could take it off
Take it oh, ha, ha, ha-ah…'

Ok, that's it! I need to look away! I don't know where I find the strength but I do as I look away to focus on the glass empty glass in my hand. I should get a refill…

'Everyone thinks that they know about us
But they know nothing about
All of this silence and patience
Pining and anticipation
My hands are shaking from holding back from you, ha, ah, ah…'

It doesn't help. It's not like I am sitting miles away.! I am a few feet away and I can easily and clearly hear the lyrics. God! I hate this song and the dress Kara is wearing so goddamn much!

At the end of the night, I leave as soon as possible after a quick goodbye to everyone and an awkward one-sided hug to Kara. I hate karaoke night!

-

Chapter Text

Lena Kieran Luthor POV

Never in my life, had I thought that convincing my board members to launch a cure for cancer would be this hard! I imagined that this would be the one time, the meeting would go smoothly without me having to raise my voice. But of course, I was expecting too much from these people.

"Eve, when is my next meeting?" I ask through the intercom as I lean back in my chair.

"In 5 minutes, mam. It's with the FDA committee." She answers as I squeeze my eyes shut. My board members being assholes is just icing on the cake but at least they are manageable.

The main problem is getting the cure approved and of course, getting a patent for it too. I would say this is the most important thing because the main component of the cure is Harun-El and I don't trust anyone a single percent that it won't be misused if anyone and everyone can make it. I promised Kara that she could trust me with this and I have no intention of breaking her trust.

The cure will be made in L-Corp facilities and will be shipped anywhere and everywhere needed. It is already risky enough putting other people in charge of its production but I can't possibly produce the amount needed in my lab. That's just not possible.

I compose myself as the FDA committee enters my office and I stand up to greet them, My eyes fall on the clock showing 2 pm. Another lunch cancellation.

The meeting was longer than I expected but I am confident I convinced them. They saw that the human trials went smoothly with no harmful side effects or any other problems. They were hesitant about the Harun-El being used but I assured them that despite its origin, it's perfectly safe and that it will be closely monitored during production for any contamination or problems. So, when I sit back down behind my desk, I feel less tense at dismissing another problem.

*PING*

I look at my phone to find a message from Kara making me smile as I unlock my phone.

Kara: Hey! I know how busy you are these days so don't worry I won't take long. I just messaged to remind you that it's 10:50 p.m. You have an hour and 10 minutes left!

I chuckle as I type out my reply.

Me: Don't worry I remember my promise but even if I didn't how would you know?

She replied in a split second.

Kara: I would know! You do realize that I can recognize your heartbeat, right? I will keep an ear out and know if you are asleep or not!

Me: That's not creepy at all!

Kara: Hey! It's sweet! Even Alex said so! It's not like I am going to use my X-ray vision!

Me: I suppose…how was your day?

I type with a smile as roll around in my chair facing the balcony instead as I wait for her reply.

Kara: Nothing new. Snapper was grumpy as usual. Had lunch with Nia and James but I think I shouldn't…what if people think James is favouring me or something?

Me: Then maybe you should have lunch with the actual owner of the company, and let them know you are being favored! ;)

Kara: Not funny! And I would if the said owner hadn't cancelled on me all week! :|

Me: I am sorry, Kara. I will try my best to be free tomorrow at lunch!

I have missed her far too much!

Kara: I understand, Lee. I am just kidding but if you are free then do tell me. What about you? How's everything going?

Me: One of the three problems is solved. I am sure I will get the FDA approval tomorrow and hopefully, the patent too, my lawyers reassured me that it will be done. And finally, my board members…Well, I just need to rest my throat and get ready for tomorrow's meeting.

Kara: See! I don't think I can do all that! Even if I left my job and decided to pursue a career in science…I will be far too stressed with the corporate part of my job.

Me: Well, if you ever decide to leave Catco let me know. I will keep a spot in my R&D department open for you.

Kara: Come, on Lee! That just won't be fair! I am sure people will question why you hired a person with no degrees and experience in that field. They will just think you hired me because we are friends!

Me: That doesn't matter. If you solving that problem in my lab last week said anything then it means that you are much smarter than them! After a week of working with you, they would know that you are not only just as smart as them but smarter.

Kara: I don't know, Lee. I just…I am not sure.

I frown at the text as I quickly write out a reply.

Me: I am sure and I know you. But don't worry about it, Kara it's not like you are resigning from your job right now…. are you?

Kara: No! No, it’s not that. It's just after talking to you all those weeks ago and then working with you in the lab. I just realized how much I liked working with my dad in his lab. And how much I missed it. But I am far from done with being a reporter! I just love working with you without the…officiality. Is that a word?

Me: Not really, no. But it doesn't matter. I love working with you too…without the officiality.

I reply with a smile as wait for her to respond.

Kara: Great! I am glad! By the way, I just realized that I never asked you what you are going to name the cure. Or are you just going to call it the cure?

I chuckle as I shake my head to myself before replying.

Me: No. It has a name. It will be called 'Luminar'. What do you think?

Kara: It’s great! I love it! In a way it evokes a sense of brightness and hope, symbolizing the light it will bring to those affected by cancer.

I smile brightly at her response; glad she loved the name. I turn to face my table hearing a beeping sound, I frown seeing 20 new emails in the few minutes I talked to Kara and an alert telling me Eve is poking around where she shouldn't.

I should fire her. She is becoming more trouble than she is worth. But then I will have to hire another assistant and I don't have the energy to interview a bunch of people right now. I will fire her after the press conference. Yes, that's perfect.

Me: Thanks, but I am sorry Kara. I need to get back to work.

Kara: It's ok. Remember your promise and goodnight!

Me: Definitely! Goodnight!

~~

What I won't do to get out of this meeting right now…I sigh as I observe my board members arguing like children over Luminar's export. Thankfully some of them came to their senses and agreed that we shouldn't over-charge other than Luminar's export. While some others want to include extra charges to its price, making it ridiculously expensive which I shot down in a second. I did not make Luminar to reap profits from it!

I take a deep breath as the yelling and shouting increase, increasing my headache alongside it. "Enough!" I exclaim as I slam my hand on the table. "The only thing the countries will be charged with, are the export costs with flexibility depending on the amount, distance, and affordability. No extra or unnecessary charges will be added. That's final. I am not going to hear any more complaints or arguments over this decision." I say my voice stern and a hard glare before I swiftly walk out of the conference room.

I don't need their permission. I own 60 percent shares of this company. This is my company and I won't hold it back because of their greed.

I can already imagine the amount of angry pointless arguments I will have to face when they get to know about my other decision. Thankfully I have no intention of telling them anything about it before the press conference. I honestly can't handle another yelling match.

I enter my office to find Sam already waiting for me. I raise my eyebrow as I look at her. "What happened? Any problem? As far as I remember we don't have a meeting scheduled today." I ask curiously.

"Come on! Can't a friend work with another friend during lunch hour? Knowing the both of us are far too busy for actual lunch?" She says with a wink making me chuckle as I sit across her on my chair.

"Of course. I was just surprised. How is everything going anyway?"

"Good. The workload is more these days but that's to be expected. Plus, it's a nice practice when it increases even more. But for now? Nothing I can't handle!" She says with a wide smile making me nod as my eyes take in the new batch of emails present in my inbox.

"What about you? You must be happy! Everything is done and now only the press conference is left." She says cheerfully as I spare her a narrowed glance before focusing back on my emails.

"You mean the even more important part? The part where so many things can go wrong that I won't be able to manage it? The press conference could go bad, Lex could send some of her henchmen to contaminate the Luminar, the doctors you are training could mess up, we could have made some mistake leading to people's deaths which will lead to a riot, and then maybe another assassination attempt. Literally, everything could go wrong!" I ramble as I try to focus on the emails, I am currently reading but I fail as I look back toward Sam who is looking at me with an exasperated expression as she shakes her head.

"Do you know you worry too much?" I chuckle as I nod.

"Yes, but you can't say my worries are totally pointless!" I protest making her throw her head back and groan which makes me chuckle.

"You need to have sex and that too soon. It might help you relax." She says making me avert my eyes as I focus back on my computer screen.

"What happened?"

"Nothing."

"Then why did you look away?"

"Because I have work and I don't want to talk about my sex life with you." I shoot back making her huff.

"Nope! That's not it. Something else is wrong…wait! Did you have sex!?"

"What!? No!" I protest keeping my eyes on the screen.

"Oh my god! You had sex! But with whom!? It can't be Kara but then who?" She says making me huff as I finally look at her.

"Why can't it be Kara?" I ask offended.

"Did you?" I let a pout rest on my face before I wiped it off a second later.

"No, but it could have been. It's hurtful to assume." I say making her chuckle as she shakes her head.

"Ok, ok…but now tell me who it was?" I mentally frown knowing she won't stop pestering me until I tell her so might as well rip off the bandage.

"Aiden. It was the night of the Gala. And trust me I know; it was a mistake. A mistake which I regret even now." I answer as she looks at me with disbelief.

"Well at least you realize your mistake…but seriously why?"

"If only I knew. I am still wondering why the hell I did that! I wasn't that drunk so I can't blame alcohol." I answer honestly as she nods to herself.

"Well, was it a good mistake at least?" She asks with a smirk making me internally wince as I remember that night.

"It was…fine. Nothing special." I answer as I ask myself the same question, why the hell did I do it!?

"Oof! You would expect at least good sex from a regretful one-night stand." She says with a frown before I shake my head looking at her with a new topic in mind. I don't want to talk about that guy, anymore!

"What about you? How was your date?" I ask curiously. She had told me about her asking Imra out days ago but I forgot to enquire further.

"Great! We had so much fun! We had fun at the movies with Ruby on Saturday and then we had another dinner date…just us, on Sunday. It was great! We went on another date after that! It was amazing! I am so excited to see where this leads!" Sam says cheerfully with a newfound smile making me smile myself as I listen to her, happy at least one of us is having success in the dating department.

"I am happy for you, Sam," I say honestly as she nods before she looks at me with a nervous expression.

"By the way, I had a question. I mean she is from the future and part of the legion of superheroes and everything but does she have some prediction powers too? I mean it seems like she can answer a question before I even ask it!" She says looking genuinely confused making me look at her sceptically, does she not know about Imra's powers?

"Sam, you do know that she is from Titan and has psychic powers? Meaning she is most probably reading your mind…"

"What!? I did NOT know that!" She squeaks her voice high pitched making me laugh as she looks at me with wide eyes and disbelief.

"How could she not tell me!? I am so gonna get back to her for that!"

"You do that! Now come on, we both have a lot of work to do."

~~

"Lena, are you ready?" I turn to face Sam as she walks in my office. I shake my head as I gulp down the glass of whiskey in my hand.

"Not at all. I am far too worried!" I respond as I try to shake all the bad scenarios popping up in my head. A LOT can go wrong in this press conference. I fill up my glass once more, hoping alcohol might just do the trick and make all my worries disappear.

"Calm down, Lena! Nothing will happen, you worried about nothing! Just try to think of it like any other press conference, ok? Like the many you have done before, what do you say?"

I nod as I gulp down another glass. "Yes. Maybe that might just work." I say as I fill up my glass again making Sam look at me with a huff.

"You need to stop drinking so much!" She says making me roll my eyes.

"What is going to happen to me, Sam? I will get cancer? We found the cure, remember?" I say with a smirk making her grunt.

"You and I both know there are plenty of other things that can go wrong! Now come on, we need to get going!" She says snatching away the glass away from me before gulping down the liquid herself making me raise a curious brow in her direction.

"What? I need some alcohol courage too! Come on!" She says making me chuckle as I follow her to the elevator. Let's do this.

I have a good feeling about this day…

~

"Good morning, everyone. To this day I have hosted many press conferences whether it be to announce the new name and face of L-Corp or something else. But they were all tainted by my family's past or an unexpected attack but today, I can happily say that nothing can taint this day. I have been running L-Corp with the goal to free it from my brother's crimes and to do some good for the people. I would like to think that today I finally did it." I stop as my eyes survey the crowd before landing on Kara who smiles toward me, causing me to release a quite breath.

Keeping my eyes locked with hers, I continue with a newfound confidence and determination. "The world has battled many diseases since the beginning of humanity and have vanquished many as well. But there have been a few which have been tormenting the humanity for far too long with very few or provisional cures. One of these deadly diseases is Cancer, a relentless adversary that has been tormenting the humanity for far too many years but not anymore. For we have found the cure to vanquish it once and for all." I ignore the uproar of voices as I continue.

"Luminar, with a purpose of evoking a sense of brightness and hope, symbolizing the light it brings to those affected by cancer. I would be lying if I said I achieved this…cure, all by myself. It wouldn't have been possible without my close friend and my CFO, Samantha Arias and an invaluable resource from Supergirl's home planet Krypton, called Harun-El. It took months of hard work and testing but I am happy to say that Luminar is now ready to be used for patients fighting against this deadly disease, providing them comfort and a chance to get their life back." I conclude with soft release of breath.

My eyes surveyed the crowd of reporters anxious to have their questions answered, looking sceptical, hopeful, worried, happy, shocked, and fascinated. Which seems perfect at the moment. "You are welcome to ask your questions, now." The crowd erupted into shouts at my statement trying to get my attention for their questions. I released a deep breath as I nodded toward the reporter from USA Today.

"Miss Luthor, does Luminar really work? I mean no offense, mam but it's hard to believe." My eyes drift to his badge before looking him in the eye as I answer.

"I understand the scepticism, Mr. Ramon but we have conducted multiple human trials with many combinations and in all of them the person has walked out happily and disease-free."

"What about side effects? You said that it's made from Harun-el, a substance from Supergirl's planet. Will it give the user powers too?"

I shake my head with a small smile. "Not at all, Mr. Ramon. That was my first priority, to make sure that its only use was to heal nothing else. As far as side effects go, you might not get papercuts or get easily sick as it does strengthen your immune system to a great extent." I answer before turning toward Kara and give her a small nod.

"Miss Luthor, how are you going to implement it in the country or around the world? Other than your team of doctors I don't think anyone else is equipped to administer Luminar." Kara asks looking into my eyes.

"Great question, Miss Danvers. As much as I would like to have Luminar available everywhere as soon as possible, a realistic timeline would be 3 to 4 years before Luminar would be available worldwide. L-Corp plans to distribute Luminar in 4 phases. Our phase 1 would focus on treating the most terminal patients which we are hoping to take 6 to 9 months to accommodate identifying eligible patients, deploying trained teams, and addressing logistical challenges in different countries. And while phase 1 is in progress we will begin recruiting and training additional doctors for Phase 2.
For Phase 2 we will start Nationwide Vaccination in the U.S. which should last 9 to 12 months since not only we will be vaccinating an entire country, we will also simultaneously initiate partnerships and training programs for international healthcare providers.
Phase 3 would be our International Expansion which should take 12 to 18 months, scaling Harun-El globally and training doctors will take time due to varying healthcare infrastructures and logistical hurdles. During which we will start phase 4 in countries with efficient healthcare systems while this phase wraps up in more challenging regions.
Phase 4 would be our final Global Rollout lasting about a year focusing on countries by region, prioritizing areas with critical needs and aligning with international agencies like WHO to streamline efforts.

I understand the time may seem too long but each country’s healthcare system has unique challenges, requiring more time for implementation and training and manufacturing enough Harun-El for billions of people will require building additional production facilities. In places like low-income regions, we might need to develop distribution networks from scratch, which takes time. " I explain causing a lot of people to look surprised and pleased making me feel satisfied as the last part of my revelation drops.

“I understand all you said, Miss Luthor but was I right to hear…a vaccine?” Kara asks with a shocked expression making me smile widely, I never told her about this so it’s a shock to her as well.

“Yes, Luminar has two forms. A vaccine to prevent cancer and a medicine to cure it.” My response causes a new uproar in the audience as I hear multiple questions thrown my way.

My eyes land on Louis Lane from Daily Planet a little surprised to see her here instead of Clark but then I see him beside her. I smile and I nod for her to ask her question. “Miss Luthor how does Luminar work exactly and how is it going to work as a vaccine?” She asks

“It’s a little hard to explain how exactly how Luminar works but I will try to explain its function to the best of my ability. First, Luminar greatly boosts the immune system, it doesn’t just enhance the immune system but also reprograms it to recognize and target cancerous cells as threats. Luminar in a way teaches the immune system to identify cancer-specific markers on cells, enabling immediate elimination before they replicate.
Then, Luminar increases the cellular integrity as well. Luminar stabilizes cellular DNA, reducing the likelihood of mutations that lead to cancer. It contains special nanostructures and bioactive agents that scan DNA for errors and repair them in real-time, ensuring cellular health.
Luminar not only boosts the immune system and the cellular integrity but it also alters the body’s biochemical environment, making it inhospitable to tumor growth. It neutralizes excess free radicals and enhances intercellular communication, which prevents rogue cells from forming tumors.

And Last but not the least, the Luminar vaccine acts as a preventive measure by embedding immune blueprints into a person's body, so even if a cancerous mutation occurs, the immune system is prepped to neutralize it immediately. It is true that the Luminar vaccine can only be given to people who has reached or started puberty because certain immune and hormonal pathways stabilize after this stage, making the body more receptive to the changes Luminar induces. Does that make sense?” I ask with a smile after summarizing months of my research in a few paragraphs.

Press conferences when you have to reveal a new revolutionary technology or medicine always feels a little weird to me because you are talking about this new milestone like you are the only person who has all the answers but the truth is that a few months or years ago you were just like every person in the crowd…clueless.

“Yes, Miss. Luthor. Luminar…it’s not a discovery, it’s revolutionary. It has the potential to change the world as we know it.” Miss Lane says making me smile as I nod before my eyes find Kara’s again, I saw the question in her eyes.

“From what you explained miss Luthor, it seems that Luminar works mainly by greatly improving the cellular integrity and immune system. Do you believe that this might lead to people not getting sick anymore? Or not having to worry about autoimmune diseases anymore?” Kara asks with a excited twinkle in her eyes causing my smile to widen.

“I am afraid not, Miss Danvers. I mean sure you might not have to worry about a splinter or paper cuts anymore, or you might not get a fever as easily as before but you can get sick. Luminar is not a safeguard against every disease but it does give an increased fighting chance to a person. And yes, it true that Luminar can drastically reduce the chances of developing autoimmune diseases while also being able to cure some of them. As I explained, Luminar enhances the immune system but also recalibrates it to distinguish between self and non-self with exceptional precision. This prevents the immune system from mistakenly attacking the body’s own tissues, which is the root of autoimmune diseases.

Since Luminar reduces the risk of genetic disorders, it will also address genetic predispositions to autoimmune diseases. For example, genes linked to conditions like Type 1 diabetes or multiple sclerosis could be ‘silenced’ or stabilized, reducing the likelihood of these conditions manifesting. For conditions where tissue damage has already occurred (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis or lupus), Harun-El could promote tissue regeneration while suppressing the underlying autoimmune attack.
Luminar ‘resets’ overactive immune responses. It introduces specialized nanostructures and bio-molecules that retrain immune cells, such as T-cells, to stop attacking healthy tissue. BUT for more complex autoimmune diseases, it might not cure them outright but instead manage them by selectively suppressing the hyperactive parts of the immune system while preserving overall immunity. For these more complex autoimmune diseases, Luminar offers unprecedented relief, halting disease progression and reducing the need for lifelong drug therapies.” I explain which causes another burst of energy and questions in the crowd which leads to 3 hours of questions, praises and astonishment.

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“Before I end this press conference, I have one last announcement regarding Miss Samantha Arias my CFO.” I say causing Sam to look at me with wide eyes in confusion and shock before she steps forward to stand beside me.

“I would like to re-introduce Miss Samantha Arias as the COO of L-Corp!” I announce making Sam’s eyes go wide as she looks at me with wide eyes as the camera flashes goes crazy around us.

“Congratulations, Miss Arias.” I say as I offer her a handshake but she shakes her head and pulls me in for a hug making me chuckle.

“I am going to kill you….” She whispers in my ear making me laugh. “You're welcome as well…” I whisper back before I pull back as well to face the crown the once again.

“I hope you show the same support for L-Corp’s new CFO Ava Sharpe.” I announce and soon Ava steps forward as well standing to my right while Sam stands to my left.

“Congratulations, Miss Sharpe.” I say giving her s firm handshake which she returns with a wide smile.

“Thanks very much, Miss Luthor. I promise I won’t disappoint you.” She says and I shake my head.

“I trust you. If I didn’t you wouldn’t be my CFO.” I say making her chuckle before she nods and faces the crowd as well. It’s true. She has been a great employee for…ever! She joined Luthor Corp when she was fresh out of college and she has been a loyal employee ever since, she even helped me back when I helped getting Lex arrested but that’s a whole other story.

I have a good feeling about this day…

~

“Lena! Wait! I wanted to talk to you!” I halt my steps hearing the voice turning around to see Aiden rushing toward me causing me to frown as my mood deteriorates in an instant.

“I don’t have anything to say to you, Aiden.” I say turning around once again but unfortunately, he catches up to me, coming to stand in front of me making me sigh as I cross my arms across my chest with a stoic expression.

“What is the matter, Aiden?” I ask feeling annoyed to no end but knowing this was inevitable. I should have talked to him myself and shut down this matter once and for all.

“Why are you acting like this, Lena? I thought you would be happy to see me.” He says making me look at him confused before I see a flash of…. something in his eyes. Did his eyes just change colour? No, that’s ridiculous.

“Why? would you assume that? Do you really think that one night meant anything to me? Do you think I trust you? Yes, Lex called you here and if I am supposed to believe you then you declined him but then why stay here? I don’t for one second believe that you are staying here because you want me back. I know you have an ulterior motive, I just don’t know what but I promise you I will find out.” I say sternly before moving to leave this situation but that’s when he wraps his hand around my left upper arm a little too hard for it to be an accident.

I don’t have time to register the growl of anger that I hear from behind me before my old martial arts training kicks in and I twist his hand, slamming him against the wall. “Don’t touch me, Mr. O’Conner. I might not have done anything till now but I promise you, I will you ruin you and your company if I ever do something so stupid ever again. I am a Luthor after all, don’t you forget it.” I release his arm with a jolt before walking away without another glance with a silent huff. I want some damn peace, with that in mind I retrieve my phone from my phone dialing Sam as I step into my elevator.

“Yes, Lena? Is something wrong?” She asks making me smile slightly.

“No but can you please fire, Miss Tessmacher?”

“Finally! I have been waiting for this call! Don’t worry I will take care of it and I already made a list of new potential assistants, I will set up the interviews for tomorrow or is that too soon?” She asks making me smile. I am very lucky to have her as my friend and now, my COO.

“No, that’s perfect. With how much work we have and are about to have, a new assistant is needed as soon as possible.” I reply.

“You got it boss!” Sam says making me chuckle.

“Thanks, see you in a bit in my office? We need to talk about next steps and how we are going to manage everything.”

“You got it!” Just as I hang the call, the elevator door opens and I step out heading toward my office. I release a breath of relief once I enter my office. I need some peace and quiet after that incident. Just thinking about it makes me angry.

I thought this was going to be a good day.

I need a drink. I head straight to my bottle of whiskey before pouring myself a glass and downing it in one go. Just as I fill up the glass once again, a knock on my door takes my attention away. It must be Sam.

“I come in,” I say setting down my glass as I turn to face the door. The door opens to reveal Kara making me smile brightly before I study her expression and form making me frown. She looks conflicted, not meeting my eyes.

“Is there a problem, darling?” I ask with a small smile hoping for the best. She looks up finally meeting my eyes. For a few moments the both of us stay silent just looking into each other’s eyes, me confused and Kara looking conflicted before the next thing I know I feel her lips crash against mines with a strong pair of arms around my waist pulling me flush against her.

What the fuck!?

I knew this was going to be a good day…

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Chapter Text

Lena Kieran Luthor POV

A small grunt leaves my throat when I feel her pulling back after only a few moments. My heart drops seeing the regret in her eyes once we pull back and our eyes meet once again. “I am sorry…” She whispers healing and breaking my heart in a matter of minutes. I squeeze my eyes shut trying to stop the tears from escaping as I try to take a step back but her hand remains firm on my waist, keeping me close.

Let me go, Kara. Why did you do that? Why did you have to regret it? Why did you have to break my heart? Let me go. I wish I could say these words but I can’t. I can’t seem to utter a single word and before I realize, I feel a single tear streaming down my left cheek but I can’t even seem to raise my hands to wipe it, my hands keeping a tight grip on the bottom of Kara’s shirt.

“Please don’t cry, Lee…I am so sorry…” Kara whispers as her right hand comes up to cup my cheek before wiping away my tear but her touch alone is enough for many more tears to break free. Why did you kiss me? Why did you have to regret it? “Please, Lee. I am so sorry. I didn’t even think before I kissed you, I just…I saw that guy grabbing your arm and I got so angry that I wanted to hurt him for even thinking about touching you without your permission. And in that moment, I realized that when I first saw you kissing him…I felt so jealous. I know that’s wrong! You are my best friend and I shouldn’t be jealous but to be honest I have been having these feelings for a while now…and I just when I saw you right now, I just…I wanted to kiss you but you didn’t kiss me back, you don’t feel the same way…obviously-‘ What!?

“Kara...” I whisper stopping her rambling as I open my eyes to meet her beautiful ones full of regret and fear. She likes me. She kissed me. She likes me. I forgot to kiss her back in my shock. She kissed me. Just as she opens her mouth to say something I bring up my left hand to hold the back of her neck before crashing my lips against hers. I forgot to kiss her back. She likes me!

It only takes a few seconds before Kara kisses me back with renewed passion pulling me impossibly closer as I wrap both my arms around her neck deepening our kiss, our lips moving in sync before a small growl leaves her throat when I softly bite down her bottom lips which turns me on more than I thought was possible.

My heart swells so much that it feels like it’s going to burst! These last few moments have been a scary roller coaster all because I forgot to kiss her back. I still can’t believe the fact that she likes me! She was jealous! She wanted to kiss me! All of this feels surreal but I know it’s real. She is here right now kissing me with just as much passion as me, holding me so close that there isn’t an inch of space between us.

A gasp leaves my throat when her hands drift down to my hips giving them a tight squeeze before taking advantage of the opportunity and softly introducing her tongue inside my mouth making me release a soft moan as our kiss deepens.

After a few long minutes we reluctantly pull desperate for some air but my heart protested the second we parted. “Have lunch with me?” I whisper our faces only a few inches away from each other, she chuckles pecking my lips. “So, I had to kiss you to make you have lunch with me?” She asked with a teasing grin making me laugh before I nodded softly.

“Definitely. A Kiss for a lunch with me, seems like a fair deal.” I whisper before I connect our lips once again, I can’t get enough of her but it seems she feels the same way with the way she kisses me back…like she was hating our distance just as much as I was and I can’t help but love that so very much. She likes me!

After we unfortunately have to pull back once again for some air, this is very inconvenient! While we catch our breaths I drink in her gorgeous blue eyes, they represent Kara in the most beautiful way. They are calming, full of life, complex, and mysterious. I know some people might not agree with me but in my eyes Kara’s ability to always be full of hope and kindness for everyone even when they might not deserve it, is just astounding and a mystery to me especially after everything she has been through. Not everyone can say that they have witnessed their planet and everything they have ever known perish, be stuck in a limbo for years and yet have the perseverance to do everything to do everything she does with a smile on her face and faith in her heart.

“I have a question?” She whispers and I nod.

“Anything, darling.” My heart swells witnessing the blush on her cheeks before she clears her throat.

“Is everyone eligible for this a kiss for a lunch deal?” She asks with a pout making me chuckle as I shake my head.

“Not at all. It’s an exclusive deal only for a certain blonde reporter/superhero kryptonian.” I say making her grin widely as she pecks my lips.

“Good,” She says with a goofy grin before capturing my lips once again, my lips are going to be numb and sore but I certainly don’t care!

“As adorable as the two of you are, I don’t want to see any further.” Both of us jump hearing Sam’s voice before turning around to face her. My face burns with annoyance while Kara’s face heats up with embarrassment, not meeting Sam’s eyes but she still doesn’t remove her hand from my waist which makes me feel weirdly elated.

“I am gonna go and get us some burgers…” Kara mumbles before rushing out the door with her cheeks bright red making me frown, I wanted another kiss.

“I have sooo many questions…” Sam says with a wide grin but my eyes snap to hers in a glare.

“Well, you are not getting any answers. You are a bad friend.”

She laughs making me grumble as I turn around, heading towards my desk to take a seat. “Come on, Lena! It wasn’t my fault that the door was wide open and I am very sorry for interrupting you guys.” She says coming closer to stand across the desk facing me. “You need to tell me how the hell did this happen!?” She exclaims with an ecstatic grin making me grin as well.

“I honestly have no idea. We didn’t really talk; she just came to my office before she suddenly kissed me. I was so shocked that I didn’t even kiss her back which led to her panicking and rambling telling me how sorry she was, how she regretted kissing me which honestly broke my heart but then she said that she liked me and that I didn’t since I didn’t kiss her back and that’s when I realized my mistake. I just…” I trail off as my wanders to the moment we kissed for the first time. She likes me!

“I am happy for you, Lena. Both of you deserve each other.” She says causing my smile to widen which I didn’t think was possible.

“Thanks, I just can’t believe this happened today. Especially after the incident with Aiden, I thought the day was ruined but it suddenly became the best day of my life.” I say with a huge grin making Sam chuckle as she nods before frowning.

“Aiden? What happened?” She asks concerned and I release a breath of annoyance before I tell her everything that happened leaving her seething and angry before I calm her down reassuring her that I dealt with him and if her tries something again we will deal with him together.

“As much as I am angry at that bastard, I want to talk more about you and Kara! What’s the plan? Are you finally going to ask her out? I mean you have to now that you know she likes you as well! Which if I am being honest was so goddamn obvious but you two idiots were so blind to everything!” She exclaims making me grumble.

“I was not blind! And for your information, I was just that good at hiding my emotions!” I counter but she replies with a ‘are kidding with me’ look and my shoulders slumped in defeat and acceptance. “Fine. Yes. We were idiots.” I grumble making her laugh.

“Who were idiots?” Our heads snap to find Kara standing in the doorway with the take-out bag of big belly burger in her hand. My heart speeds up once again at the sight of her. She likes me! I still can’t believe it!

But there’s no way in freaking hell am I going to take any longer with our relationship, we have already been waiting for far too long.

~

*PING*

My eyes search for my phone between the organized mess on my table and my smile drops when I observe that the message is from my PI. This can’t be anything good. I flex my fingers before picking up my phone and opening the encrypted application on my phone.

PI: Miss. Luthor, I looked into Aiden O’Conner and he seems more of a challenge than I realized. He seems to have connections to the Kavanagh family. I don’t suppose I need to tell you about them, they export more than 50 percent of Ireland’s pharmaceutical, organic chemical, and medical apparatus exports.

PI: They seem very close with Aiden’s family frequently visiting them or vice versa. The Kavanaghs are known to be very secretive, there are only a few pictures of their family, they always seem to keep to themselves hence why their sudden closeness with O’Conner’s seems odd. Aiden’s family might have old money but it’s only been in the family for 3 generations but the Kavanaghs legacy goes back hundreds of years. This friendship seems to have formed only 5 years ago, I don’t know the reason for it yet. But I will. I will give another update when I have more news, Miss Luthor.

PI: PS- I have attached all necessary documents you will need to win over Mr. O’Conner’s board members for a takeover mam.

A sigh leaves my lips as I slump back in my chair feeling a headache incoming. Why can’t things be anything but complicated in my life? I am not even sure if I should do anything to his company, he is undoubtedly an idiot but the Kavanaghs? They are a wild card. Even in the business world they are known to be the most loyal and traditional people. There only 2 companies with whom they deal with in the US and they have issued an official statement that they will never even consider another company and that they are loyal to their roots.

They don’t have a single blemish on their record. They might be the only company whose worst headline was when they released a statement that they never intend to hire from anywhere but Ireland and only Irish citizens. This was when hundreds of students from all over the world tried to apply for an internship in their company and when they couldn’t find a way to do so, many spam called their offices causing a major an issue.

I won’t lie, I also tried to get an internship there but I couldn’t. I never called though. It was the first time that the Luthor name was not enough. The time I knew that while the Luthor’s were powerful, they were not the only one with power. That there were names, people, and family’s much more powerful than them.

I am shaken out of my thoughts when I hear my phone pinging with another message. A smile forms on my face when I see that the message is from Kara.

Kara: I am so excited for our date! I still can’t believe that we are going on a date!

My smile widened once reading her message. I never even imagined that this would ever happen but it was happening and I didn’t even know where we were going for our date!

Me: And I can’t believe that you won’t tell me where we are going for our date!

Kara: Come on, Lee! Have some patience, it’s a surprise!

I have been patient for 3 years and she wants me to be patient for even longer!

Me: I hate surprises.

Kara: Not mine! I believe you are going to love my surprise!

Me: I love your confidence, darling but it takes a lot to successfully surprise a Luthor.

Kara: Well, get ready to have the best surprise of your life by this Kryptonian!

I chuckle knowing very well that I am going to love anything Kara does on our date, there is nothing she could do to make me hate our date!

Me: I look forward to it!

Kara: Me too! :D

I close my phone taking a deep breath. Only Kara can cheer me up with a text message. I know I need to decide on you to move forward with these new developments, not to mention Lex, and let’s not forget Luminar. But despite all that overwhelming amount of work I can’t help but feel giddy about my date with Kara.

I have never felt giddy before…

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Chapter Text

Samantha Arias POV

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“N-no, pl-please don’t do this…I-I didn’t d-do anything…” I grunted hearing the human’s pathetic cries. Why do they do this when they are well aware that they are powerless? How is it useful?

“P-please…leave me al-’ *SNAP*

The human’s lifeless body fell down the next second making me chuckle as I looked down at the human woman with her snapped neck. Pathetic. Rolling my eyes I walked over her body, heading towards the exit of the facility.

I need to show the world that I am back and this time they won’t have a saviour. Justice and order will reign over this planet before I start my true mission of building a new and stronger society.

*Clatter*

My steps freeze as I turn around.  I missed someone? I thought I brought justice to every human here but clearly, I missed someone. That just won’t do…

Remembering and focusing on the sound points me to its source. It’s coming from under me, either floor -4 or -5. I need to check.

My eyes narrow over the small pile of fallen over files before focusing on the cabinet. It’s big but not quite enough for a human. I walk up to it before ripping off the door of its hinges making the person inside gasp in fright, and that’s when my eyes take in the person before me.

Ruby.

I smirk, she is not guilty but taking care of her would definitely shut up the other soul within me. Happy with my decision, I bring my focus back towards her who is looking at me with fear and yet seems to be calm. It’s such a shame what I need to do, she could have been a good soldier.

I wrap my hand around her arm pulling her out of the cabinet making her grunt before an idea form in my head making me smirk. And the next second she is thrown across the room before hitting a wall making her scream. Satisfied I walk up to her making her flinch while shaking from the pain and I am sure fear. She refuses to look towards me and I don’t like that…

“Look at me.” She defies me, shrinking herself further as if she could phase through the wall. All this makes me sigh as I kneel down before gripping her jaw, forcing her to look towards me.

“Please, don’t…mom, please come back…please…” She whimpers, her eyes filled with tears making me chuckle scaring as she jumps in her place. I was wrong, I love when they beg…my hand trails down to her neck-

“NO! No!”

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“No! Fuck, please no!” I scream sitting up, my mind swimming with the horrible images flooding my brain when I feel a pair of arms wrap around me making me jump as my eyes view my surroundings before my brain registers the place.

I am at home.

“Ruby!” I exclaim, getting off the bed before rushing towards her room. Throwing open the door only for my heart to skip a beat when I find no one in the room.

“Ruby, where are you!? Ruby!” I scream looking everywhere in the room only to find no one. Where is she!? Leaving the room, I check the other rooms to no avail before I end up in the living room.

“Ruby…” I whisper in desperation as multiple scenarios flash through my mind while my breathing gets heavier and vision blurrier with tears. Where is my daughter? Did-did I black out again? Did I-

“Sam! Sam! Snap out of it!” I listen to the voice and concentrate on my surroundings to find…Imra standing in front of me, holding my shoulders. I frown. What is she doing here?

“I-Imra?” I mumble in confusion and she nods before coming closer, her grip on my shoulders tightening.

“Ruby is at a sleepover with her friends. She is safe. I am here because you suggested having date night here. I stayed the night because it was midnight and we didn’t want to sleep away. Remember?” She asks and my brain struggles to catch up but slowly the fog clears…

Right.

Nightmare.

Reign.

Ruby is safe.

I am okay.

“I…I am sorry. I didn’t mean to freak out. I just…sorry.” I whisper, my heart still beating like crazy while my eyes sting with tears. It had been 2 weeks with no nightmares, I thought I was better. When will I escape this?

I hear Imra softly exhale before she kisses my cheek. “Just wait a minute, okay? I will be right back.” She whispers and I nod because I don’t have the strength to ask where she is going, I just want to sleep. I want to sleep without fear. Without worrying that one day I would hurt my daughter and if I did, I don’t believe I could ever live with myself.

“Here…” I hear Imra again but I don’t look up and that’s when her hand comes in my view holding my phone. “Talk to Ruby. I called her, don’t worry I was vague. I just told her you were worried.” She explains and I nod before unmuting the call and bringing it closer to my ear.

“Mom? Is everything okay?” And just like that my chest relaxes, free from the worries as my grip on the phone tightens. She is okay.

“Yes, sweety. I am okay, I was just worried. I had a bad dream, and why are you awake at this time?” I ask, a small smile forming on my face hearing her soft groan—I can just imagine her rolling her eyes.

“It’s only 2:45 am and tomorrow is Sunday. Plus, you are not picking me up until lunch. Don’t worry.” She whines softly making me chuckle. I am sorry Ruby but I am always going to worry.

“I will try. Sleep soon, I love you.” I whisper, my smile now wide and breathing back to normal.

“Love you too, mom! Goodnight!” She says before I hear the phone beep indicating that the call ended. Smiling I put the phone down before finally, I look into Imra-no, my girlfriend’s eyes.

“Thank you. Thank you very much.” I whisper making her smile as she wraps her arms around my waist before pulling me closer, kissing my cheek.

“Don’t you dare thank me when you worried me half to death. Why didn’t you tell me you had nightmares?” She asked with her fake-annoyed and deeply worried expression making me sigh.

“I am sorry but I honestly thought they were over. It had been 2 weeks since the last one and I thought I was better but clearly, I am not.” I said, dejectedly but she only pulls me even closer while her right-hand trails up to wrap her hand around the back of my neck.

“Don’t do that. You went through something deeply traumatic; you won’t be okay just overnight. It would take time but you will be okay. Slowly but surely. And I know you won’t agree but talk to someone. Me, Lena, a therapist but please do. You need to process your fears otherwise you won’t be okay.” She says making me smile and nod.

“I will.” I say but she only narrows her eyes making me laugh. “I will, I promise. But can I just say one thing?”

She nods.

“I like you very much, beautiful. The way you worry about me? No one has done that for a long time, mainly because I never let anyone too close but still. This is nice. Very nice. I could get used to this.” I whisper with a soft smile making her grip she stretches up to kiss my cheek.

“Well, you should because I have no intention of going anywhere.” She says making me grin.

“There is another thing I like about you very much. Would you like to know what?”

“Always.” She said with a grin.

A teasing grin formed on my face. “I adore the way you have to get on your toes just to kiss my cheek. It’s adorable.” I say making her narrow her eyes in anger and huff.

“And here I thought you liked me!” She exclaims making me laugh as she tries to get out of my grip but like I am going to let that happen. I keep a tight grip on her making her groan when she realizes that I am not going to loosen my hold.

But the best part? She has alien strength so she can easily overpower me and yet she slumps in my arms—a fact that makes me amazingly happy and something I will boast about when she isn’t already annoyed.

“Oh, come on! I am just joking.” I say with a grin, happy that the previous topic got dropped.

“And I know what you are trying to do.” She says with narrowed eyes making me shrug innocently.

“What?”

“Sam, you need to stop avoiding this, and confront it.” She says making me deflate a little before I grin once again.

“I will. I will but you have to stop reading my mind first, it’s wrong you know…” I say causing her to deflate in an instant as she averts her eyes and looks down, making me frown—shit, I way just kidding.

“I know, I am sorry. I just…I get worried and I don’t know how to help so I can’t help but, I know I shouldn’t. I am violating your privacy but sometimes it truly is accidental—it happens when l lose control or when I am very relaxed, I forget to reign in my powers.” Shit. I hate seeing her sad. Instantly, I cup her cheek with my right hand making her look at me as I shake my head.

“I want you to lose control. I want you to be relaxed around me. I was just kidding, beautiful. I probably should feel more violated but I don’t. I love that you can understand me without me having to tell you everything because some days, I don’t want to explain, I just want to be understood and that’s unreasonable but with you? It’s possible. Plus, I trust you with my thoughts. I trust you, so stay as relaxed as you want around me, lose control.” I explain making her beam as she softly pulls me with her hand wrapped around the back of my neck and I, with a smirk instantly pick her up with my hand around her waist making her squeal as she wraps her legs around my waist before connecting out lips.

Our kiss starts slow, full of adoration before slowly descending into passion and lust when I slip my tongue inside her mouth, pulling her impossibly closer feeling desire burn in my body.

I am not lying. Trust has been hard for me all my life but I trust her. I trust her with my thoughts, with myself. I not only like her but I am falling for her and…and I can’t wait anymore.

“Then don’t. I am done waiting as well.” She whispers as she pulls back from the kiss just enough to talk, our lips still brushing against each other making me beam. See? I didn’t have to explain, she knew, she understood, and she wants me as well.

“Good.” I say before I crash our lips once again heading towards the staircase, stopping at the base as I pin her against the wall pulling back to take a deep breath and to start ascending the staircase but as soon as I take the first step she attacks my neck making me grunt but I adapt and continue my journey to the bedroom.

I will make her pay for that later.

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I throw her onto the bed making her gasp as she looks up at me looking absolutely gorgeous making me smirk as I decide on what exactly I want to do—I want to make her lose control. In a way that the only think she can comprehend are pleasure and my thoughts…not even her own.

And the way her eyes darken along with the soft whimper that leaves her lips, she heard me.

I climb on top of her, straggling her as my hands take hold of the ends of her shirt before slowly taking it off leaving her in her bra. Beautiful. Leaning down I connect out lips once again making her moan softly as my hands trail up her toned abs before taking her breasts in my hands. So, glad she decided to sleep without a bra.

My lips slowly trailed down to her jaw, leaving kisses before descending to her neck leaving kisses all over while my hands massaged her breasts before I decided to bite down on her next exactly as I pinched her nipples making her loudly moan as she wraps her arms around my shoulders.

“Sam…” She breaths out in pleasure making me grin as I keep biting and sucking on spots all over neck and collarbone and while a hickey doesn’t form, her moans are more than enough. Soon, it’s not enough.

I trail down her body until I can take her nipple inside my mouth making her gasp before I sharply bite down as my other hand pinches the other nipple making her gasp before another moan escapes her mouth when I am quick to soothe away the sting with my tongue and a soft caress from my hands, I repeat the same a few more times, alternating between her breasts enjoying the steady sounds of her moans.

“Sam, please…more…” She whispers and how can I deny my gorgeous girlfriend? My hands trail down her waist before slipping down her shorts and underwear in one go before, she kicks them off when they reach her ankles before looking back in my eyes, desperate for more pleasure but even that couldn’t hold my attention for long as my eyes finally get to take her in all her glory—goodness, she is beautiful!

“Sam, please…” She whispers tugging me down sharply, squeezing out bodies together until our lips brush against each other. “Stop staring and do something.” She whispers with annoyance in her eyes making me chuckle.

"Come on, beautiful. Is that really how you ask?” I say making her huff as she keeps me tightly pressed against her with her enhanced strength before softly letting go of her grip and pecking my lips, cheeks, before trailing down directly to the soft spot on my neck—sucking and kissing it until I am sure a hickey forms making me moan softly—that’s when she trails her lips back up to my ear, softly kissing it before whispering, “Please, babe. Take me the way you want, whatever way you want. Please…”

And how could I ever deny her such sweet request?

“All you had to do was ask nicely, beautiful.” I say pecking her lips before going down her body until I am facing her second lips and I couldn’t help the chuckle that escapes my throat at the wetness escaping from her pussy making her whimper as she tries to close her legs making me growl as my hands instantly hold on to her thighs keeping them apart.

“Don’t hide from me, beautiful. Do you want me to tease you?” I whisper making her whimper but I lean closer softly blowing air on her pussy before licking her vagina causing her hands to instantly find their place in my hair as a gasp leaves her throat. “Because if you do, let me know. I will tease you until you are on the very edge of breaking and yet I won’t let you…” I say before I softly licked her clit making her moan before ever so softly biting down on it making her loudly moan.

“No! No! I am sorry, I don’t want you to tease me. Please, babe…” She says, her voice thick with pleasure making me grin.

“Good. Then keep your legs apart and don’t you dare move them.” I say and instantly she opens her legs even more making me smirk. “Good girl…” I whisper making her shiver but before anything else can happen I insert my tongue inside her pussy making her moan out in pleasure as my left hand softly tugs at her clit while my right hand keeps a firm grin on her left hip.

I don’t stop, I keep a steady pace of softly fucking her pussy with my tongue while my hand plays with her clit plays with her clit—squeezing, twisting, and occasionally pinching it before instantly soothing the pain—I love her moans and even more the taste of her pussy.

“Sam! Fuck!” She screams causing a jolt of pleasure to run down my spine—this is the first time I am hearing her curse and fuck! I want to hear that again! I repeat what I did, thrusting deep inside her pussy and simultaneously pinching her clit…

“Shit!” She screams again and I couldn’t stop myself from my right hand going down, inside my shorts before sinking my own fingers inside my pussy. Fuck! If she keeps cursing like that…but no way, am I letting her stop.

“I am close, babe. So close…please don’t stop.” She moans out and it’s funny if she thinks I have any intension of stopping. “Not funny…” She grits out making me frown. Instantly I pinch and twist her clit while simultaneously I thrust my tongue back inside her pussy making her scream, her vagina tensing around my tongue. I increase the speed of my fingers fucking my pussy, I want to cum with her.

I increase the intensity of my thrusts inside her pussy causing her to release a string of moans and with a last pinch to her clit she crashes into her climax, “Fuck, Sam! Yes!” She moans in pleasure her juices flowing into my mouth and with the last cuss I too achieve my climax, cumming all over my fingers and successfully ruining my shorts.

Lapping her up last of her juices I move up her body until I am looking at her pleasure filled face with her eyes still closed in bliss. “Open your mouth.” I whisper and she obeys seemingly out of it making me grin. I insert my two cum soaked fingers in her mouth making her moan as she instantly starts sucking all the cum off my fingers, her arms tightening around my shoulders.

I remove my fingers from her mouth with a plop before letting my hand rest on the other side of her head. “How was round one, beautiful?” I whisper making her chuckle.

“It was amazing, Sam.” She says pecking my lips before slowly opening her eyes when suddenly her eyes widen with surprise making me frown.

“What’s wrong?” I ask softly but she doesn’t reply, her eyes not leaving mine looking stunned and then suddenly worried. “Gorgeous? What’s wrong?” I ask again and she swallows before shaking her head.

“Sam…babe, your eyes…they…” She trails off but the worry in her eyes keeps rising, I instantly roll us over holding her close to my right arm tight across her waist while left arm softly rubs her back. “What’s wrong? Tell me.” I whisper.

“They are red.” She says and suddenly I can’t rub her back anymore. “Your eyes they are red. Exact same red.” She says and suddenly all my nightmares come rushing back.

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Chapter Text

Kara: I am going to be a little late for our lunch late, Lee. I am so sorry but I had a Supergirl emergency which meant I couldn't deal with a reporter emergency and well…it was a whole thing!

Kara: But I promise, I will make it up to you! How about I bring some of your favourite scones from that bakery in Dublin and as decided I will be choosing our lunch so how about some pizzas from Italy?

Me: That sounds great, darling! I am sure I will enjoy it and please don't beat yourself up about being late. It was an emergency, it couldn't be avoided.

Kara: Great then, see you soon Lee! XOXO

Lena had been staring at their messages from earlier in the day for the past 10 minutes as she waited for the superhero to arrive and yet she couldn't believe it. She couldn't believe that they were friends again, she couldn't believe they were just as close as before if not even more closer, and most of all she couldn't believe that the Kryptonian was her girlfriend!

She'd never thought this was possible even in her wildest dreams, she had accepted the role of 'best friend' in Kara's life for forever, she never expected anything more, no matter how much she craved to confess her feels to the alien but now? They were dating.

It had been 2 weeks since their first date and she had been happier than she had ever been in her life! She couldn't believe it, a part of her said that this wouldn't last, that something would go wrong but for once Lena had enough hope in her heart to shut down that voice and just believe that everything would go well.

She-

Her head snaps to her balcony when the a soft thud came from her balcony and just as she stood up, Kara came inside with a smile capable of killing every negative voice in her head and cause Lena to fall for the Kryptonian even further than she already had…Lena believed that she would never stop falling for Kara. She couldn't imagine a reason or world where she could.

"Hello, darling…" The voice leaves Lena's lips in almost a whisper but Kara of course hears it loud and clear, putting down the food on Lena's desk as she moves closer.

"Lee…" A similar whisper leaves Kara's lips and then in an attempt that Lena can only classify as an venture to stop Lena's heart. Kara swoops her closer in a snap without preamble before her lips smash against Lena's own. Unspoken love, passion, and lust mixing together to create a tantalizing atmosphere in the room which had Lena buckling her knees but she didn't. She had more self-control than that but her self-control failed to stop the soft moan that left her throat which erupted a desperate, lust fueled growl to leave Kara's throat. 

Lena's hands wandered from Kara's shoulders, her right hand trailing down her back to her hip while her left hand went up to tangle themselves into Kara's hair, pushing them closer together if that was possible. A part of her doubted if they would stop but she reigned herself in, slowly after enough time that her chest ached with a familiar burn from the lack of oxygen.

"How are you?" Kara whispered her wide smile bringing out Lena's own smile as they took a step back but still close enough.

"Good, it has been very busy and hectic days since the launch of Luminar. The amount of red tape, bureaucracy, politics across so many different countries has been astronomical. My lawyers have been working day and night. And while they all are on a retainer, I will be most definitely giving them all big bonuses over their normal holiday bonuses." Lena explains with a soft chuckle though Kara's smile dropped into a frown hearing the exhaustion from her tone and the faint dark circles visible under Lena's makeup.

Kara's hand instinctively comes up to Lena's cheek, softly caressing as leans in to plant a soft kiss on her forehead causing Lena to release a content sigh, as her head leaned forward, resting on Kara's shoulder for a moment while Kara's other hand rubbed her back.

"You also need to take care of yourself, Lee. I understand that the things are very busy right now but you need to rest at night. If you collapse from exhaustion then it's not going to help anyone." Kara's soft voice made Lena's body go slack as she hummed and nodded, resting against her before finally pulling back to look into her eyes.

"Will you be willing to be my temporary personal assistant then? I am technically your boss too and will just get you transferred to L-Corp." Lena asked with a teasing smile, very clearly joking only to be met by a sincere expression on Kara's face.

"Considering that Snapper seems hell-bent on only giving me fluff pieces and the only serious articles I get to write it about L-Corp, I could consider that but wait, didn't you have an assistant already?" Kara asked.

"I fired Eve. I already told you how she was spying on me for my brother, I kept her around so that I could manipulate whatever information that got to my brother but when we started dating. It seemed more trouble than worth, so I don't have an assistant right now. Nor do I have time to interview anyone else though that's gonna change soon this Sunday." Lena explained making Kara narrow her eyes.

"Lena I just told you to rest and now you are telling me that you are going to be working on weekends too?"

Lena gave her a sheepish smile. "It's fine, darling. And I promise it's just interviews, I won't be actually working. And anyway, I may not need to do this at all after what you said. I was very much joking but do you really want to work for me?" Lena asked and with a silent agreement, Kara took the food as they moved to the couch as Kara shook her head, laying out the food on the coffee table.

"I…I don't know. I am just annoyed and irritated. I already had reservations about being an reporter and now I am not even getting a chance to do actual reporting so it all seems pointless. I don't know what I need to do for Snapper to see that I can do more or just give me chance to do more. My career feels stalled and I don't know how to make it move. It all just…" Kara trails off visibly frustrated and lost before she finally bites down on the pizza in her hand.

Lena brings her hand forward to rest on Kara's knee, gaining her attention. "Darling, don't take this the wrong way but have you ever went to Snapper with a different piece, idea?" Lena asks.

"What do you mean?"

"I know you have went to him with ideas before and he has rejected them but weren't most of them were things you came across as Supergirl. Or things related to Aliens in general. I am not saying those ideas are important but your issue is that Snapper isn't seeing you as a Junior Reporter yet. I feel that he feels like you didn't want this or aren't putting in effort like others are, what if you went to him with an idea that Kara Danvers found? An idea you tracked down through leads, built reliable sources and found on your own before presenting to him. I don't think he would ignore it because at the end of the day, Cat Grant hired Snapper. I doubt she would hire someone incompetent or not fit for the job." Lena explained and Kara stopped hearing processing Lena's words before nodding.

"That makes sense. I will do that, thanks Lee." Kara says now with her signature smile making Lena smile in return. And so they dug into the food talking about any and everything throughout their lunch breaks. Finally, when Kara left with last kiss, melting Lena in her spot, she noted for a second time this day.

This all didn't feel real. It felt like the most amazing dream of her life. It all felt Surreal.

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Kara Danvers POV

I am actually doing this.

My eyes look around the office before settling on the name plate on the desk in front of me. 'Manager' it read. I followed Lena's advice and decided to follow a lead well finding this lead was hard enough on its own. I don't really have any established sources yet. I remembered reading about a small shootout in this building but it was dismissed by the police when they learned that it was just a misunderstanding and that no one got hurt, it was all very vague and to be fair the news had the smallest article in the newspaper.

But well, here I am. I really hope this lead pans out otherwise I will back to square one. I adjust my glasses as I listen for anything suspicious around but hear nothing except the assistant telling the Manager about a reporter being here to ask some questions about the shootout and the Manager huffing and saying he will be there. 

Soon enough he emerges from the door adjusting his tie before sitting across me. Putting on my best smile I say, "Good afternoon, Mr. Davis. I wanted to talk about the shooting that took place here a while ago and was wondering was there anything more to the picture."

He scoffed, rolling his eyes. "Didn't you reporters harass us enough already? And it's not like you wanted to hear anything we had to say, you were all too focused on getting us to snitch on our customers instead of the matter at hand. You lot and those cops couldn't give a single shit about us back then so what's this now?" He spit out and while I disliked his borderline hostile tone, I could understand his reasoning. This is not a safe neighbourhood, far from it. It's a hotspot for most of the criminals in the city and even organized crime, with this building in particular notoriously famous for allegedly housing many high level individuals in the mob.

Though you wouldn't think so if you walked in the complex. This office is right near the front but I could see a playground and many kids playing through the window. Also, the décor and the vibe from this place feels very warm and family friendly rather than hostile. I suppose that's the reason because of how many mob families live here.

"I can assure, sir that I am not the same reporters from back then and I am willing to help you with this case if you are willing to work with me." I said hoping to convince him, he looked at me for a few moments as if assessing me before grunting as he lit a leaned forward on the desk.

"How much do you know about the case?" He asked, I lit up as I rattled off the information I had memorized before coming here.

"I know that while there were no death but quite a few people got hurt in the altercation. 8 to be exact; 5 men and 3 woman. They were all taken to the nearby hospital for treatment and were released after a week. It was suspected that 5 masked gunmen had broken in through the maintenance exit and started shooting up the place with seemingly no particular goal in mind other than chaos. Also, when the residents and staff started shooting back they didn't instantly run but held their own for almost 15 minutes before finally running off after throwing a smoke blast towards the residents. And this is where the case stops to make sense as the police drops this case after only a week of investigating citing a misunderstanding? That doesn't make any sense and what's worse there didn't seem to be any follow up after that announcement like it was all buried." I rattled off before finally taking a breath when I was done.

He grinned, nodding as he offered me a cigarette which I declined before he lit one for himself. "Glad to see you have done your homework, blondie." He said with a smirk on his face as I ignored the irritation at the 'blondie' comment, letting him continue. "But you don't have the full picture. The truth. The gunmen were after something, a family most particularly. The Florence family. Most of the family were not home except the caretaker, who also got hurt. It seems that they stole something from their safe before escaping. We told the police about it but they were less interested in the incident and more in using the victims to get dirt on their families to prosecute them. And there most definitely not a misunderstanding. They dropped the case after they realized that they were not going to get any information on any of the families, the case was never a priority for them in the first place, only a way in the complex."

I nod, processing the information for a moment before replying, "Do you have any idea what was it that was stolen? Also, the Florence family-' I stop for a moment to look down at my notepad, flipping a few pages a small crinkle in my forehead before looking at the building manager again, "Aren't they the ones allegedly involved in smuggling of all kinds of things from America and to the US? I imagine anything valuable would be in a much safer place rather than their home." The man nodded, blowing smoke from his cigarette to the side before looking at me again.

"You are right. Despite their alleged business, they have a chain of a few diners as well across the state and are one the more friendly families in the complex. Never had any altercations with anyone. If they did decide to keep something valuable here, it must be very special to take such a risk." I nod, a small amount of glee settling in my bones as this most definitely feels like a solid case proving that my lead was valuable after all but now, I needs more.

"Can you tell me anything else about the shootout? Something that stood out? Or weird?" I asked and he shook his head before he froze for a moment and opened a drawer in his desk before slamming a hefty file on the desk.

"This is something we found on our own with our personal investigation. You can have it, it didn't lead to anywhere anyway. Maybe you could find something." He said and I nod, taking the file to check it's contents.

Investigation Report

The vehicle used by the assailants had a foreign plate number which was traced to a French Security Company. When asked, the company denied to give out any information saying they didn't care about a case they had nothing to do with and that a licence plate number is hardy concrete evidence.

More and all available information from page 2 to 4.

A last CCTV footage found of the vehicle was near the highway at a small store where they stopped and one of the assailants stepped out to make a call and while the conversation was indistinguishable a single name was picked up by the mic; Ivan Markov. After the call, they stepped into their vehicle heading towards the tunnel before disappearing from any trace.

Found 5 Ivan Markov in National City. 38 in the State. And 485 in the country. Information gathered through many city, state records, and a few informants.
Focused on the Markov in the city and State, sorted them all through age, affiliations, and such to narrow down to 12 names. Tracked down 8 and ruled them out. 1 was nearby, affiliated with a known gang but didn't seem to have any motive or knowledge about the incident or people involved. Other 2 couldn't be tracked.

Information on all 38 (The 5 Markov's in the city included) from page 5 to 10.
More detailed information on the final 12 suspects from page 11 to 20.

Investigation Result: Dead end.

I looked back up at him with a grateful smile. "Thanks for this, Mr. Davis. I will make good use of this, if you don't mind could you give me the information about the person who conducted this investigation for you, also could you please tell me about the prominent officers involved in the investigation?" I asked and he nodded, retrieving a business card and passing it to me before meeting my eyes again as he took another drag of his cigarette. 

"Don't you already know about the officers involved in the investigation from your homework?" He asks, looking intrigued. I shot him a small smirk.

"If the investigation was conducted the way you said if correct then there must be some officers more involved than others." He chuckled and nodded.

"Officer Jameson Park and Sargent Nicholas West." I nodded, writing down the information before flipping off the notepad and pocketing it along with the card as I stood up. "Thanks a lot for agreeing to talk with me, Mr. Davis. You won't regret it." I say extending my hand which he accepts as he too stands up.

"Good talking to you as well, Ms Danvers. I am curious to see what you will do." I nod before turning around to leave the apartment complex, as I thought of the best plan to move forward.

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A scream tears me away from my thoughts as I snap my head towards the scream to find a fight taking place between 4 men and 2 other men who look injured and bruised and looking unlikely that they are going to win this fight. A small grunt leaves my throat as my eyes quickly scan for a safe space to change into my suit secretly hoping to find cops nearby who can handle this, I want to focus on the case but at the end I find an empty alley but no cops.

In a split second I dash for the alley, changing into my suit before interrupting the fight with a punch on the 'leader' of the 3 people who had just pulled out a knife. At the sight of me the other three quickly run away dragging their fourth friend with them, not bothering with catching them I turn around to face the other two. "Do either of you need any urgent help?" I ask and they shake their head, clutching their stomachs.

"N-no, thanks Supergirl. My car is nearby, we can take care of ourselves." One of them says before they run away.

I sigh shaking my head, turning around to leave when I hear something…what is that? Launching myself mid-air, I move towards the direction of the sound and sure enough it does get more clear; it's a weird thumping sound? Not like a normal heart, more heavy, and squishy? I have adjusted my hearing a lot over the years but I have certainly not come across such…noise.

What even is it?

I am moving towards the sound before I even know it. I should inform Alex but what if it's nothing? I should check it first, I won't engage but I certainly don't want to alert DEO for no reason. Finally I hover over a building which seems to be abandoned but is in a public enough area and by the signs around it, apparently it's getting demolished in a month. My eyes quickly scan the building but there doesn't seem to be anything I can see unless someone is used lead but I certainly didn't detect any lead either.

As promised to Alex about not doing anything reckless I tell my location to agent Vasquez through my comms before moving inside the building. My boots softly thump against the ground as I move forward. The building's insides don't look anything out of the ordinary either but I have a bad feeling in my gut and my instincts are rarely wrong.

The thumping hasn't gone away but now that I am more close, it has become clear and now it feels familiar? Why does it feel so familiar? I don't understand.

Soon I come across a door at one side of the building and I know that there is someone behind that door. I release a breath before opening the door to come across two men with a briefcase in each of their hands nothing else. My eyes narrow on them when they jump from shock no doubt. What is happening here?

I can't smell any drugs from those briefcases…actually I can't smell anything nor can I see through them. I take a step forward. "What are you doing here?" They take a step back, their eyes flicking all over the place. 

"N-nothing, Supergirl. We just, we just had some business." One of them answers, taking another step back. I raise an eyebrow.

"And what exactly is this business that's taking place in an abandoned building which also seems be lined with lead?"

"It's one of the very old buildings which were painted with lead paint and now the city is finally getting rid of it. That's it."

I take a step forward. "You still didn't answer my question, what are you two doing here?" I ask, my eyes trained on them and my senses on alert for any kind of danger. They once again refuse to look at me and instead look around, when suddenly I feel someone behind me but it takes me a hair too late to react and I am sent flying into the concrete which shatters on impact causing me to grunt and look up at the attacker only to be stunned when I am bet with myself looking at me. The Clone. The Clone in control of Lex, it's her.

*SWOOSH*

I pinned her down against the ground by hand around her throat as my left hand lifted to punch her but I was a second too late as she quickly flipped the situation slamming me against a wall punching me across the face before she looked at the two men. "Go!" The heavy Russian accent threw me off for a second before I threw her off, about to attack when a strange aura filled the room and in the next second I groaned, my hands taking anchor on my knees to hold myself up.

Kryptonite. Shit.

I looked up to see my Clone fiddling with a watch on her wrist, enveloping her in kind of a shield and still emitting the kryptonite. What the hell!?

I grunted as she pulled me up with a tight grip on my jaw, her fingers digging in until it felt like she was trying to rip off my jaw. "You are the one, Alex told about," She muttered as I furrowed my brows in confusion before I realized, she calls Lex as Alex? "Don't seem that strong." She said her fingers digging under my skin, my blood dripping down her fingers, I tried to punch her but she easily stopped it before tilting her head.

"Mistake." She muttered before the next thing I knows I am thrown on the ground and I feel a sharp pain on my face, her fist smashing my face and with the super strength she sent us flying down the floors of the building until what I think was the base of the building but I was too lost in the pain to confirm.

I try to move when the pressure goes away only for another sharp pain to erupt in my stomach then my face again and then my chest making me cough out violently but even that got cut off as I was punched in the face yet again. I couldn't land a single punch or move the overwhelming weight of the kryptonite, her weight, and the pain.

Suddenly everything stopped and I could faintly hear the sound of car breaks nearby but the pain overwhelmed senses far too much for it to be clear. "I should go. I see you later." I hear her voice and the momentary relief is cut off into a scream as she decided to use my body as trampoline to jump off into the air before vanishing from sight, the weight of kryptonite wearing off but the pain doesn't go away. 

Instead a new kind of pain erupts in my chest, my eyes look down to see my veins turning greenish as the pain kept intensifying until my vision starts to blur, my head falling back on the concrete as I see a flash of people surrounding me and a flash of red hair before I pass out.

What did she do to me?

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