Supergirl
1.01 Hero
Written by Terence Jordan
[TEASER]
We see Kara dressed in black armor warrior suit. Pan to the Phantoms zipping around. Pan to Kara pulling out a dagger protectively. The Phantoms begin to surrond her. Pan to one phantom flying towards here. She swings the dagger cutting it. Pan to another phantom knocking Kara on her back. The phantoms begin to start scratching her. She tries to shake them off. Pan to the mountain as we see a guy(Drax)in brown cloth wrapped his body and over his head. Drax slides down the mountain. Pan to the Phantoms still attacking Kara. A beam of light flashes. The Phantoms scatter. Pan to Drax holding a crystal. Kara stands up and stares at him.
Kara
Who are you?
Drax
The name is Drax, and I think a thank you is in order Kara Zor-El.
Kara
How do you know that name?
Drax
I know abll about you Kara. I was a soldier of your father's army.
Kara
If you a soldier of my fathers you must be bad.
Drax
Thats why I'm here. I went against your father. His views of how to deal with Krypton we didn't share.
Kara
And he locked you in here.
Drax
Yes. I'm trying to find a way to get out of here. But I'm the House of El.
Kara
You just happen to save me and I'll help you escape.
Drax
Well I did save your life.
He smirks.
Kara
Right. I'm not going to open the portal. The phantoms are waiting for me to do it.
Drax
Don't worry about the Phantoms. I can handle them, listen Kara I know you want to get out of here.
Kara
I won't risk the Earth's safety for my own wants.
Drax
You sound like your uncle Jor-El. How long do you expect to last here?
Kara
As long as I can.
Drax
Don't be foolish Kara. I told you I can handle the phantoms.
Kara
Okay, I'll trust you for now.
Kara leads Drax to the portal. They arrive at the portal. Pan to the Phantoms floating patiently.
Drax
We have to hurry. Their coming.
Kara walks to the portal key. She places her hand on the key. Pan to Drax holding the crystal blocking the phantoms. The portal begins to open.
Drax
Go Kara I'm right behind you.
Kara enters the portal. Drax runs and follows.
Cut off on the screen flashing and the portal then closing.
[FADE OUT][OPENING CREDITS]
STARRING
LAURA VANDERVOORT...KARA ZOR-EL/SUPERGIRL
CASSIDY FREEMAN...MERCY
KRISTIN KREUK...LANA LANG ROSS
LEONARD ROBERT...JOHN HENRY IRONS
SAM JONES III...PETE ROSS
GUEST STARRING
PAUL WALKER...DRAX
Annette O'Toole...Martha Kent
John Cho...Lee
[ACT I]
INT-ISIS FOUNDATION-NIGHT
We see Lana on the computer scaring areas. Pan to Martha behind her.
Martha Kent
Any where abouts?
Lana Lang Ross
No. No sign of Clark anywhere. Its like him and Jimmy both disappeared from the Earth.
Martha Kent
Chloe is having trouble on her end too.
Lana pulls out a picture.
Lana Lang Ross
I did find a crater in outside Detroit Michigan.
Martha Kent
Whats it have to do with Clark?
Lana Lang Ross
Someone in Detroit spotted a familiar blond girl.
Martha Kent
Blond Girl? You don't mean Kara.
Lana Lang Ross
Yes. I'm headed back to Detroit tonight. Pete has a conference meeting tomorrow.
Martha Kent
I'm coming with you. I think its time I met Kara. She might can help find Clark.
Lana and Martha walk out the door.
INT-DETROIT LUTHORCORP-NIGHT
We see Mercy sitting in her chair behind her desk. She is on her laptop. Pan to a guy in tux walking in.
Mercy
What can I do for you, Lee?
Lee
The other employess and I don't think your fit to be Ceo.
Mercy
That's really blunt. I don't care what you or the other employees think. I'm the ceo so I suggest you and the others get used to it or find yourselves unemployed.
Lee
Fine. I see I have no choice. By the way the new weapons engineer is here.
Mercy
Thank you Lee. Send him in.
Pan to a African American male in a grey business suit(John Henry Irons)enters.
Mercy
Mr. Irons. Welcome.
Cut off on Mercy smiling.
CUT TO:
EXT-DETROIT ALLEYS-DAY
We see Kara sleeping by a dumpster. She slowly opens her eyes. She gets up and looks around puzzled.
Kara
Drax?
Pan to a man getting robbed.
Robber
Hand the cash over. Thats if you want to live.
Man
I don't have much. Take it and leave please.
Kara
Hey!
The robber turns and looks at her.
Robber
Who are you Xena the Warrior Princess? This doesn't concern you.
Kara grabs the robber by his back collar and lifts him up. The robber face is shocked.
Kara
Now your going to apologize to this nice man.
Robber
Eat lead.
Robber points his gun at Kara. Pan to the man worried. Before the robber can shoot Kara snatches the gun and crushes it into a ball. She sets the Robber down. He takes off running. Pan to the man grabbing her hand shaking it.
Man
Thank you, your a true hero.
The man walks off. Pan to Drax behind her.
Drax
Wasn't that so Heroic of you.
Kara
Drax. Where were you?
Drax
I was just admiring my new gifts.
Kara
Did anyone see you?
Drax
No and if they did.
Kara
We have to keep a low profile.
Drax
Like you just did.
Kara
I had no choice. I had to help.
Drax
Just a petty robbery. All this power and you want to help thse weak creatures.
Kara
You sound like my father.
Drax smirks.
Drax
He did teach me well. Thanks for freeing me from that prison Kara. Now I plan on making Earth the Krypton in Zor-El vision.
Drax takes off into the air. Kara watches him fly off into a blur. She gets ready to go after him.
Lana Lang Ross
Kara!
Kara turns around to see Lana and Martha Kent.
Kara(Puzzled)
Lana?
CUT TO:
INT-LUTHORCORP
We see John working on a weapon. Pan to Mercy walking in.
Mercy
Hows it coming?
John Henry Irons
Great Ms. Mercer but I don't see why I need to build a sonic wave gun.
Mercy
Its called being cautious and trying to appeal to the current market. Its making profit.
John Henry Irons
What Market?
Mercy
I like to give you a warning Mr. Irons, don't ask stupid questions.
Mercy walks out. Cut off on a worried John.
[FADE OUT][ACT I ENDS][COMMERCIAL BREAK]
[ACT II]
INT-DOWNTOWN DETROIT
We see Drax walking around the streets examing human nature.
Drax
Such phowl and weak creatures. How they annoy me. I know they would have annoyed Zor-El.
A hoodlum approaches Drax.
Hoodlum
Hey weirdo What you got in your pockets.
Drax(amuzed)
Are you attempting to rob me?(laughs)
Drax grabs the hoodlum and throws him to the wall.
Drax
You humans aren't fit to reside on this planet.
CUT TO:
INT-CONFERENCE HALL
We see Pete Ross at the podium with Generals and other politicians seated behind him. Pan to the crowd of reporters and civilians.
Pete Ross
I know times look grim for Detroit, but I promise as your new Mayor I will fix it.
Man
Want makes you so sure? A lot of politicians make promises.
Pete Ross
Because I have a plan that will take immediately action. You demand it and I will give it to you.
Pete Ross walks away from the podium. Pan to the people taking pictures and reporters asking questions.
CUT TO:
INT-THE ROSS RESIDENCE
We see Martha, Kara, and Lana.
Kara
So Kal-El has finally accepted his destiny.
Lana Lang Ross
Yeah. Clark finally stepped up to the man we all knew he'll become. Can't believe he's wore tights.
Kara(smirks)
Yeah.
Martha Kent
I know you must be tired Kara, you should get some rest.
Lana Lang Ross
We have an extra room.
Kara
Thanks but I can't sleep now. I have to find Drax.
Martha Kent
Whose Drax?
Kara
A kryptonian that worked for my father. If he's an protege of my father than Earth is in serious danger.
Lana Lang Ross
What do you mean?
My father has always viewed humans as inferior beings. So Drax learned that and thinks that way. Its no telling what he might do.
Lana Lang Ross
Do you have anyway of finding him?
Kara
He could be anywhere on Earth.
Lana Lang Ross
I can try locating him with Isis's computers.
Kara
How?
CUT TO:
INT-CONFERENCE HALL
We see the sheriff of Detroit walking to the podium.
Sheriff
Like Mayor Ross said change is intact. Starting now with the help of Luthorcorp are weapons will be upgraded.
Man
Your solution for peace is more weapons.
Sheriff
We'll be giving more force on these streets. We have to show these punks what the law is.
Pan to Drax crashing down from the ceiling. Pan to people gasping.
Drax
So this is where the leaders of this planet are.
Drax lands on the stadium. Pan to Pete approaching Drax.
Pete Ross
Who are you and what are you doing here?
Drax
Now Aren't you bold. You must be the leader of this Detroit.
Pete Ross
You never answered my question.
He grabs Pete by the throat.
Drax
I answer to no one.
Pan to the officers and bodyguards taking out their guns and firing. Pan to the bullets bouncing off Drax.
Drax
Oh please.
His eyes glow firy he melts the guns.
Drax
Now I'm going to tell you What your going to do.
CUT TO:
INT-ROSS'S RESIDENCE
We see Lana and Kara.
Kara
Have you got a reading on him Lana?
Lana Lang Ross
No not yet.
Kara
I can't wait. I ahve to find him the old fashioned way.
Lana Lang Ross
Kara! Be patient.
Martha walks in.
Martha Kent
I don't think you to be patient for long.
Kara
What do you mean?
Martha Kent
I think your Drax is at the Conference Hall.
Lana Lang Ross
Where Pete is.
The three of them head to the living room to view the T.V.
Anchor
We have devastating news from the Conference Hall. Sources say that Mayor Ross was assualted by an alien with Super powers. They say the Super Powered Alien wants the world.
Pan to Kara, Lana, and Martha.
Kara
Its all my fault. I shouldn't have let him out. I trusted him like a fool.
Martha Kent
Hey look at me Kara. This isn't your fault. You couldn't have known but right now, the world needs you.
Kara
Thanks Mrs. Kent.
Martha Kent
Call me Martha.
Kara smiles.
Lana Lang Ross
Please save Pete.
Kara
I will.
Kara superspeeds out the house.
Cut off on a worried Lana and Martha.
[FADE OUT][ACT II ENDS][COMMERCIAL BREAK]
[ACT III]
INT-CONFERENCE HALL
We still see Drax holding Pete by his throat.
Pete Ross
I can't give you the world I don't have that authority.
Drax
How about this Detroit and I'll work my way up.
Pete Ross
I'll never give you this city.
Drax
Then I'll take it by force.
Pan to Kara entering slowly from the ceiling.
Kara
Put him down Drax.
Pan to Drax turning to Kara.
Drax
Kara. Still trying to defend these humans.
Kara
Put him down and leave these people and this planet alone. Now Drax.
Drax throws Pete to the side. Pan to people watching in horror.
Drax
How your father will be ashamed of you. We should be ruling these Earth creatures.
Kara
We don't have the right
Drax
We have the power.
Kara
I'm restricting that.
Drax(amused)
Oh yeah How''s that?
Kara
Let take this outside away from the people.
Drax
Very well.
Drax uppercuts Kara out the Conference Hall. Drax exits through the ceiling.
CUT TO:
EXT-OUTSIDE
We see Kara landing on her back creating cracks in the road around her.
Kara(standing up)
Cheap shot Drax.
Drax
Always stay on your guard Kara. Your father taught me that.
Kara runs towards him and punches him in the face. Drax lifts off the ground and hits the car denting it. Drax gets up and picks up the car. He throws it at Kara. She dodges it. Pan to the car about to hit a woman and a baby. Pan to Kara.
Kara
No!
Kara flies towards the car. Pan to lady and woman terrorfied. The lady covers her baby. Kara stands in front of them and catches the car. She sets it down. Pan to Drax.
Drax
Predictable.
Drax flies off. Pan to the people from the Conference Hall. Pete stands in front of them. The reporters approach her asking questions. She takes off into the air. Pan to the woman Kara saved.
Woman
Thank you.
Pan Pete staring off in her direction bewildered.
CUT TO:
INT-LUTHORCORP
We see Mercy on the phone talking.
Mercy
You don't say. This is interesting any idea who this woman is. Found out!
Pan to John walking in.
John Henry Irons
I'm sorry to barge in but I have finished the weapon.
Mercy
Good we might be needing it.
John Henry Irons
Why?
Mercy
You must haven't been watching the news.
Mercy turns on the t.v. we see Drax and Kara fighting.
Mercy
Their both aliens sent here to conquer.
John Henry Irons(watching Kara)
It looks like she's defending the Earth. Look she save that woman and baby.
Mercy
Don't be fooled. She wants the rule the world also.
John just stares at her skeptically.
John Henry Irons
Whose going to test the weapon?
Mercy
Why the creator of course.
Cut off on John's stunned look.
INT-ROSS RESIDENCE
We se Kara, Lana and Martha. Pan to Pete walking in. Lana runs to him relieved.
Lana Lang Ross
Pete. Thank God your alright.
Pete Ross
Thanks to her.
He approaches Kara.
Pete Ross
Kara isn't it?
Kara
Yeah.
Pete Ross
I remember saving your life a few years ago.
Kara
I guess were even now.
Pete Ross
I guess so.
Martha Kent
You did a great thing Kara, I'm proud of you.
Kara
Thank you Martha but it not over yet. I still have to find Drax.
Pete Ross
Any ideas where he might be?
Kara
I don't know. But I have to find him.
Lana Langa Ross
But first, Martha made something for you.
Kara
Really? What?
Martha Kent
Something that will gain the trust of the world.
Martha heads to a room and comes back with an Dark blue shirt, read skirt, and red cape and boots.
Martha Kent
I made it identical to Clark's.
Kara
Mrs. Kent you didn't have to.
Martha Kent
But I wanted to. Remember its Martha.
Kara
Right. Thank you.
Pan to Lana and Pete smiling.
CUT TO:
EXT-DOWNTOWN DETROIT
We see Drax looking around.
Drax
Oh Zor-El how these humans live is dreadful. I don't wish to harm your daughter but she lost the kryptonian pride.
John Henry Irons
Found you.
Drax turns around and sees him.
John Henry Irons
You won't be conquering this planet.
John is wearing the sound wave weapon on his back. Pan to Drax smiling.
Drax
Interesting.
[FADE OUT][ACT III ENDS][COMMERICAL BREAK]
[ACT IV]
EXT-DOWNTOWN DETROIT
We see John still holding the weapon. Drax is smirking.
Drax
What exactly are you going to do with that? Do you think your pitiful human weapon can harm me.
John Henry Irons
I don't know what you are but I won't let you harm this planet.
Drax
A hero huh? Your not on the level I am human.
John activates the gun. A trail of sound waves release from the weapon hitting Drax. Pan to Drax gripping his ears.
Drax
What the hell?
Drax drops to his knees.
John Henry Irons
You shouldn't underestimate us humans.
Drax
(laughs)
He stands up slowly. His glows firey. A ray heat hits the Sound wave weapon causing it to short circuit. John drops the weapon. Drax superspeeds and grabs John by the throat. Pan to people panicing. Drax flies up into the air hold John by the throat.
Drax
Humans such weak creatures.
John looks at him without fear.
Drax
Admire your courage human, but your nothing to me.
Drax lets him go. Pan to John falling towards the concrete ground. Pan to a red and blue blur passing by Drax. Pan to John falling until the red blur catching him and sets him on the sidewalk. Pan to the people in aw. Pan to the red blur revealing to be Kara dressed in the "ALEX ROSS STYLE"Supergirl suit. Pan to Drax amused.
Supergirl
Are you okay?
John Henry Irons
Yeah just a little shaken up but I'll manage. He looks and notices the house El crest that resembles Superman's.
Supergirl
You'll be safe.
Supergirl turns her attention to Drax.
Supergirl
I won't let you harm these people.
Drax(amused)
And you are suppose to be?
Supergirl
Kara Zor-El of Argo City but you can call me Supergirl.
Supergirl flies towards him tornado style hitting him in the chest. Drax flies high into the air. Supergirl follows up punching him in the face and stomach. He smiles as blood drips from his mouth.
Drax
Are you going to kill me, Kara?
Supergirl punches him in the face. Sending him flying towards the ground. Supergirl lands in front of him.
Drax slowly stands up.
Supergirl
I'll give you a warning Drax leave now while you can.
Drax
Kara, you trully are a fool.
Drax pulls out a gold ring.
Drax
Jor-El isn't the only one with the key to the Phantom Zone.
Supergirl
That means you could have escaped anytime.
Drax
Of course but I had to make your only way out was closed.
Supergirl
Whats your plan Drax?
Drax
Simple. Trap you in the Phantom Zone and take over Earth. I wanted you to be my Queen by my side but your too weak.
Drax throws the ring and Supergirl dodges. The begins to open the Phantom Zone. Supergirl rushes and grabs Drax and punches him into the Phantom Zone.
Drax
This isn't over Kara! I will escape!
A square glass showing Drax knocking on it pops up. The glass flies off heading towards space. Pan to John amazed by Supergirl. Supergirl looks to him and smiles. She takes off into the air.
Cut off on John and dazzled on-lookers.
[FADE OUT][ACT ENDS][COMMERCIAL BREAK]
[ACT V]
INT-ROSS RESIDENCE
We se Kara, Martha and Lana infront of the T.V. watching.
Lana Lang Ross
Seems Supergirl is a big hit. Everyone's talking about you. Your a hero.
Kara
I don't know about being a hero.
Lana Lang Ross
Every city needs it heroes. Maybe you can help shape up Detroit.
Kara
I'm not my cousin, I don't fit in here.
Martha Kent
You'll be surprise how many time I've heard Clark said that. But we all have doubts Kara but I haven't a doubt in my mind that you could be the hero this city needs.
Kara
What makes you so sure?
Martha Kent
I sense your heart, your spirit, and your strength.
Kara smiles. The song"HAVE A LITTLE FAITH IN ME BY JOHN HIATT"is playing in the background.
Kara
Thanks. No wonder why Clark turned out the way he did.
Martha Kent
Thank you.
Lana Lang Ross
Pete wants to hold a ceremony for Supergirl.
Kara
I guess I better get going.
Martha Kent
Don't worry Kara, I have faith in you.
Lana Lang
So do I and Pete. I'm sure if Clark was here he'll tell you the same thing.
Kara smiles.
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EXT-OUTSIDE CONFERENCE HALL
We see Mayor Pete Ross at the podium with bodyguards behind him.
Mayor Pete Ross
Today I like to honor a hero who may have just save an entire world from devastation.
Pan to Supergirl landing on stage as the song continues.
Mayor Pete Ross
Ladies and Gentlemen. I give you Supergirl!!!!
Pan to teh crowd clapping. Pan to Supergirl approaching the podium. The crowd class down as Supergirl gets ready to speak into the mic.
Supergirl
I am Kara Zor-El of Argo City. Many of you know my cousin Kal-El or Superman.
Pan to the crowd gasping.
Supergirl
Metropolis has Superman. Today Detroit gets Supergirl. And I promise I won't let any of you down.
The Crowd claps and Supergirl smiles. Pan to Mayor Pete Ross and the others clapping. Pan to a Limo as the song is about to end. We slowly enter.
INT-LIMO
We see Mercy watching intrigued.
Mercy
We'll see your true intentions Supergirl. We will see.
The song ends.
[FADE OUT][ACT V ENDS][CLOSING CREDITS]
PRODUCER
TERENCE JORDAN
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
TERENCE JORDAN
SUPERGIRL CHARACTER CREATED BY
OTTO BINDER AND AL PLASTINO
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