AN: I swim competitively and have for about 6 years. I know the sport, but not perfectly. I also used google. Everything may not be correct about the Olympics set up but most of the other things are true. I am sorry to Allison Schmitt because Kara took her place. I couldn't cut Ledecky cause she my favorite, almost everyone knows Franklin, and Dirado has been killing it so she's cool. I'm also sorry to Ledecky, the only reason Kara is beating you is cause she is an alien and even then you could give her a run for her money. Anyway, on with the story.

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"Danvers is 25 meters out with no one even close! 15, 10, in the flags, and she has touched the wall! Dirado, Franklin, Ledecky, and Danvers are the new 4 by 200 Olympic champions. They beat second place by almost 4 whole seconds! This will be Dirado's 3rd metal and Franklin's 1st metal at the Rio Olympics. Both Danvers and Ledecky have 4 now, and there from the same events. Ledecky has been doing great at this year, but she's always been out touched by Danvers. Like last night in the 200 freestyle when Danvers out touched her by .03 seconds. Swimming has 2 new faces, and they are Katie Ledecky and Kara Danvers!"

The announcer finished talking as Kara climbed out of the pool. As she rejoined her relay team the natatorium erupted with cheers and chanting. This was Kara's first olympics and so far she was doing pretty good. Kara wanted nothing more than to go back to her room, eat, and then sleep, but the press blocked her only exit. She only wanted to talk to Cat and maybe even Lois, but she had to give the other media outlets a chance to talk to her. She searched the stands and found where Eliza and Carter were sitting. Past the press she could she the back of Hank's and she knew that Alex was in the US Olympic team section.

"Come on Kara. We all know that we have to do this sooner or later." Katie said as she pulled Kara toward the mass of camera lens and microphones. She had been here 3 times before by herself so it was nice to have teammates to lean on.

"Missy, this is your second games. How does this year compare to London?" The report asked as she shoved her microphone toward the group.

"It's a level up. Every 4 years the times get faster, the races get faster, and the stakes get higher. And I wouldn't have it any other way." Missy Franklin said she she tried to dry off some more.

"Madeline you've won a bronze, silver, and now gold here in Rio, your first Olympics. What is it like to come and do that?"

"I just get in the water and swim as fast as I can. I do the same at national meets and time trails in practices. Winning a metal is just a little bonus." Madeline Dirado added as she finished fixing her bun.

"After being a break out star in London, what's like to come to Rio and practically race against who you were 4 years ago, Katie." The report asked referring to Kara.

"It's very exciting. I feel pushed every race I swim against Kara. She's an amazing team to have. I'm just glad she's on my team, not another country's." Katie Ledecky gave her 2 cents before all eyes, lens and microphones turned to Kara. Kara could see James and Clarke in the mass of cameras, and they both seemed to be smiling at her from behind their lens. She couldn't see Cat nor Lois though.

"Kara you seemed to pop out of nowhere this year. At trails you were less than .05 seconds behind Katie and here you're beating her. You had never competed in a national competition before starting the road to Rio. What is it like to come in a completely dominate the field?"

"It's insane. I looked up to these girls as I swam. I started when I was young as something to do. When I was first... adopted I knew very little English and was so unsure of the culture. Eliza put me in judo with my sister, Alex, but I was never violent enough. I remember going to the pool one day and just swimming. Later that day Eliza signed me up and I've continued ever since."

"Well I'll let you ladies go change and get ready for the medal ceremony." The news reporter turned away from the girls as they walked down the long tunnel.

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They entered Team USA's staging area and grabbed their normal suits. After a quick change and a 800m cool down they finally changed out of the suits. Entering the locker room was always Kara's least favorite part. You never know what you are going to see until you walk in. This time she was immediately greater by at least 4 butts. Katie noticed her face and laughed before guiding Kara away. After finding a relatively butt-less area she began to change.

"What are we going to wear on the podium?" Kara asked as she lifted up a full bag of her clothes.

"Well team jacket cause you know, USA! I say blue shirt cause that's the one that smells the least for me... And legging or joggers?" Katie asked as she held up both. From somewhere on the showers a 2 shouts of joggers rang out, followed by laughter. After a quick change Kara left her relay mates in search of a specific person. As Kara walked back out onto deck she heard shouts of her name and cameras flash but she continued forward. After fining a good spot to climb up she began to work her way up the wall. Carter and Eliza were waiting for her by the side of the railing.

"You did a great job Kara!" Carter said as he hugged her. After Carter let go Eliza hugged her.

"You did a great job to remember to breath. And great job with not moving too fast tonight." Kara smiled as she pulled out. Eliza had worked with a family friend in charge of a swim team who worked with Kara on swimming like a human. Kara could easily kick of the wall to wall with one kick, swim for hours with very minimal breathing, and sit on the bottom of the pool for 3 hours and 47 minutes. But none of this was normal, so she was taught how to swim like a human girl. "Alex texted me and told me to ask if she could borrow your charger, cause she already has. That girl will be the death of me some day..."

"Yeah but that girl also is a gold medalist now..." Kara said as she leaned in playfully.

"I know. You know how many people are going to stop by our house now. Even though you two aren't there they still show up! It was bad enough when she won silver 4 years ago. Now she is gold and you have multiple golds!... But I couldn't be prouder. Now go get that medal!" As Eliza finished Kara climbed down and made her way back behind the block, past the flashing lights, and down the long tunnel."

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After rejoining her relay, Madeline began to tease her. "So... You go give a *special* interview the a certain reporter?" She added an eyebrow wiggle to seal off the deal.

"I went and saw Eliza and Carter! I actually haven't been able to actually talk with Cat for 3 days now."

"Come on Danvers, don't get moody on me before the podium! And you know we have to meet her. First of all she's Cat freaking Grant. The most influential woman alive, and one of the most honest people alive. And second, you talk about her all the time. I feel like I'm the one who is dating her sometimes!" Madeline said with encouragement from Missy and Katie.

"Can you guys keep a secret?" Kara asked in a hushed tone, which cause them all to step in and shake their heads yes. Reaching into her pocket Kara pulled out a ring box, which cause squealing all round. "Shush! If anyone with a camera hears you, Cat will find out. She knows all and has connections to every one."

"So when do you plan on doing it?" Missy asked as she continued to stare at the simple engagement ring.

"I don't know. I've had it since Omaha..." An audible gasp comes from each Olympian. Kara continued on before any of them could react anymore. "I know! I know! I've been waiting for the perfect time."

"If I can give you one word of advice I got from my husband is, there is no thing as a perfect time." Madeline offered up advice being the only one who is married.

"I know it's just-" Kara was cut off by person who came to guide them. After the short walk the stood behind the podium. Canada was called up first. Then Australia. And finally Team USA was called up. Cheers filled natatorium. Chants covered every person with a loud and proud dose of USA. As the national anthem ended Madeline leaned into Kara's ear.

"Do it now." She nodded toward where Cat was. Some how she had made her way onto the deck and escaped the press pin. She was less than a pool length away, which was closes enough for comfort.

"What?! Now?!" Kara fully turned to face her team mate.

"Purpose. Now. If there was such a thing as a perfect time, it's now." With a nod from Missy and an approving judge from Katie, after the ceremonies are done Kara heads directly towards Cat. Everyone knows she's going somewhere special cause all of the other athletes, minus Team USA are heading back the way the came. Kara makes a direct path toward Cat, and the mass of people make a path for her. Once she's directly in front of Cat she stops.

"Kar, what are you doing?" Kara just stares at Cat before quickly turning around. About 20m away her teammates shake their heads and point toward Cat. Kara takes a deep breath and in one swift movement pulls out the ring, gets to one knee, looks up, and is facing the wrong way. She quickly turns around, but is already a deep red.

"Catherine Grant I am madly in love with you. I have been for a while, but I've been afraid to do this. So, will you please marry me?..."

"I'm keeping my last name." Cat says and she sees Kara's face fall. "That's a yes!" She quickly adds. Kara jumps up a little faster than humanly possible, but it goes unnoticed by the crowd. They quickly embrace and kiss, before Kara has to leave so the next medal ceremony can happen. On their way out Katie points out something.

"I think I'll be sleeping in my room alone tonight." And Kara quickly replies.

"I think that sounds right." Before giving a small chuckle. "And I don't swim tomorrow, so I can stay up as late as I want..."

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I don't know what to call this. I've been watching the Olympics and I thought about this so it happens. This story was originally going to be a meeting of the two but I thought proposal was better. If you guys want more of this particular story line, or other small shorts, comment or PM me. I enjoy things like this cause they give me a mental break from my long and more complex multi chapter ones.

And if you didn't read the AN at the top, I'm a swimmer. Katie Ledecky is my favorite. And I know the sport pretty well by now. I also used google from some of the stuff I forgot.

If you enjoyed this you may want to give my other story called 3:48am. If you already read it, you're awesome.

Thanks,

Nugget10