{Prologue}

Fifteen years ago, a space ship crash landed on Earth. It wasn't the first nor was it the last, but it was a special case. It was one of two ships that had left from krypton at the same time as it was destroyed. Both pods successfully made it to Earth, but the first arrived twenty-four years earlier.

That very first ship contained a baby none other than Kal – El, better known as Clark Kent. By the time the second ship arrived Clark was a young adult and had become Superman. He was considered a god amongst humans and a protector of good. It was him who discovered the ship which held a thirteen-year-old Kryptonian who was his older cousin, Kara Zor – El. After discovering that fact that this thirteen-year-old was supposed to be his older cousin Clark in listed the help of a friend. Doctor Jeremiah Danvers was the scientist to help Clark control his powers and the only one he trusted in this situation.

Once they went over everything they discovered that Kara's ship had gotten trapped in the Phantom zone. A section of space where time does not pass, which explained why she was still thirteen and not thirty-seven. Clark not thinking he could properly take care of a teenager, who had no control over her powers, and do his two jobs asked Jeremiah if he would raise her alongside his sixteen-year-old daughter Alex. When Jeremiah spoke with his wife Eliza and they both agreed, Clark left a confused and disoriented Kara behind.

Chapter 1

Thinking Earth only needed Superman, Kara found another way to help people in becoming a firefighter at nineteen. She loved helping people and she did so well as a firefighter the chief promoted her twice within her first five years working. Now at National City's Fire Department a twenty-eight year old Captain Kara Danvers stood in line awaiting food with the rest of her squad. It had been a slow day which was a nice relief to the squad after a week of wild fires and the docks catching fire.

Kara piled her plate high with food before asking if there was enough for seconds which the chief chuckled at. "Of course! You've been working here for so long we naturally just cook for an army simply to feed you." Blushing at that Kara mumbled about having a fast metabolism which made the rest of the squad remaining laugh.

Retreating into the day room Kara saw that the rest of her squad was huddled around the television. "Anything good on guys," she chuckled. When no one answered her Kara moved closer only realizing then that the television was muted and no one was uttering a word. "Guys?"

Now that she was closer they all seemed to jump at her voice. They each turned around but kept blocking her view of the screen. Finally Kara looked at her lieutenant Jacob to see him gulp at her stare. "Jacob what is going on?"

"Flight 237 is having engine trouble…it's circling the city."

As Jacob finished the speakers came alive. "Technical Rescue Team and Marine Response Unit are needed in the Bay Area. Flight 237 is performing an emergency landing."

Kara dropped her plate of food, "Oh my god Alex." With that she bolted towards her locker to gather her gear. "Move it people that plane is holding at least two hundred people on board."

As her squad along with the marine response unit got their gear secured, Kara was already out the door to the docks holding the fire boat. When she got on board Kara rummaged around in her pockets for the ear piece that would connect her to the DEO's network. Placing it in her ear after turning it on Kara spoke clearly. "Mr. Henshaw!" Kara didn't have to wait long for a reply. "Ms. Danvers how did you get on this line?" "Alex gave me this for emergencies. I know I am not a DEO agent and I'm not even supposed to know about it. But I know you know what I can do."

"Yes Ms. Danvers we are aware of your abilities. Yet what Alex needs from you is for you to get your rescue unit on that water as quickly as possible. She can land that plane on the water without your assistance."

"Alright but if at any time I know she can't land I will do whatever it takes to get her."

"Understood Ms. Danvers."

Just as she finished her conversation her lieutenant placed a hand on her shoulder. When she turned around he pointed his thumb over his shoulder. "Everyone is ready to go captain. Captain Sam says you can put your ass in gear so we can save your sister." Kara glared at him for a second before Jacob put his hands up in surrender. "Her words Kara not mine."

Turning Kara headed for the helm and started up the engines before taking off towards the middle of the bay. As she steered into the open water of the bay Kara could now see the falling plane. Just as it look as if it would make a simple emergency landing Kara watched as the other engine caught on fire and the plane began to nose dive. "NO," Kara screamed just as Captain Samantha Steele of the marine response unit walked in. She was the only one in the fire department who knew about Kara's Kryptonian heritage.

Sam rushed over and turned Kara around before lightly slapping her face. "Kara go I'll get the team beside the plane. You need to stop it from crashing nose first." That seemed to snap Kara out of it because before Sam could say or do anything else she was gone. The only thing that was left in her place was her equipment.

As soon as Kara had cleared the boat she broke the sound barrier which put her at the plane in a matter of seconds. It was still three hundred feet above the water. "Still have plenty of time," Kara thought. She could see Alex's eyes go wide as soon as she grabbed the nose of the plane. Just the effort of slowing the plane down was enough for Kara to scream in frustration as it pushed her backwards more then she would have liked. Not wanting to expose herself by stopping it midair Kara used all her strength to level out the plane while slowing its rapid descent to one less dangerous. But just as she was about to hit the water the back of the plane blew. The force was so great the nose of the plane slammed into her stomach knocking the air from her lungs.

"Kara! Kara!"

Disoriented Kara opened her eyes to see Alex pounding on the glass of the cockpit trying to get her attention. The plane was sinking and the front of the plane was already taking on water. Suddenly Kara's super hearing kicked in and she could hear all the passengers screaming. Looking at Alex she held up her hand to her. Alex seemed to understand as she disappeared from the cockpit. "Alright everyone grab your life vests and begin to exit the plane. Everything will be alright." Kara began to swim towards the sound of her fire boat once she knew Alex started evacuating the passengers.

Once the engine to the fire boat stopped not too far away from the crash site did Kara leap onto the deck. Vibrating fast enough Kara shook the water from her skin and clothes so no one would suspect her of anything. "Danvers." Kara turned to see Sam throw something at her only to realize it was her diving gear. "That plane is going down. My team will get as many as we can in the half that isn't submerged. You take the one that's going under." Kara nodded before using a burst of speed to change and get to her team.

"Alright guys Captain Steele is taking her team to get as many passengers out of the plane that's still above water. We are going to get the rest. Be careful we don't know how fast its gonna sink or how many are unconscious. Justin and Mike you take the part of the plane that came off in that last explosion. Jacob and I will get the front of the plane." As they accepted their roles they dropped backward one by one into the water with their diving gear.

Quickly Kara sped off to the nose of the plane which was already farther in the water than when she had left it. Making sure Jacob was still a ways off Kara gripped the edges of the emergency door by the cockpit and ripped it open. As she entered the submerged part of the plane it seemed as if all the first class passengers had gotten out ok seeing as their seats were empty. Turning Kara opened the door to the cockpit to find it empty as well. "See anyone yet Captain?" Jacob asked as he swam in behind her.

"Not yet Jacob keep looking." Kara replied through the diving gear. As Jacob went further past first class Kara decided to check the bathroom. She thought it odd that it said occupied and when she ripped it open she was startled to see a young girl no more than eight unconscious in the small space. "Jacob I found a girl I'm gonna get her topside she's unconscious."

Grabbing the limp form she used her sped as quickly to the surface as she dared as too not hurt the girl. Once she breached the top did she fully speed towards the rescue boat. "Steele this girl needs CPR. She was trapped in the bathroom. I'm not sure how long she's been out but she still has a pulse." Sam stooped low and retrieved the girl from her arms. "I got her Danvers. And my team cleared the majority of passengers it seems as if most of them got to my side fo the plane." Kara nodded," Alex?" Sam shook her head.

Without another word Kara was underwater using her speed along with her x-ray vision to scan for her sister. As she swam toward the plane Jacob was swimming past her with a older gentleman who was using Jacob's breathing mask. Turning her head back around Kara scanned looking for passengers to see four left. Once inside she sped towards them to realize one of them was Alex and she appeared to be struggling to get another passenger out of her seat. Alex turned her head to see Kara and point to the passenger who couldn't be more than fifteen along with what appeared to be her younger sister and mother. The mother was terrified because her kids couldn't get out.

"You're gonna be ok. I'm going to give you my mask and I want you to take several breaths before giving it to your sister ok." When she got a nod of understanding Kara took off her oxygen mask and handed it to the girl. Kara took advantage of the distraction and ripped the seatbelt off its hinges before the girl even passed it to her sister. Once the girl was free Alex moved her behind her so that the little girl could be freed. Again Kara took advantage of the little girl taking in oxygen to snap the belt off. Lifting the little girl into her arms Kara then gave the mask to Alex who took breath before giving it back to Kara.

"Ok I want each of you," Kara pointed to the older girl, "to grab onto my shoulders and your sister to hold onto your waist. Is that ok." They both nodded. "Alex and you, I want you to grab my feet." Alex gave her a puzzled look but went along with it as well as the older woman. Carefully Kara maneuvered them to the first exit door kicking it open so that they could reach the surface. Once in open water Kara gave her oxygen mask to the girls again before they all clung to a part of her. When she knew they were secure Kara began swimming to the surface.

"Their over here!" Kara heard someone shout as soon as she hit the surface. She put her hand down and felt when her sister grabbed hold before she pulled her and the woman up. When Alex's head popped up she heard her squad collectively say, "Thank god." Alex took the younger girl into her arms and began swimming towards the rescue boat to hand her off to Jacob who was already on board. "Jacob did Mike and Justin finish their sweep?"

"They were all dead Kara. They were too close to the last explosion that ripped that part of the plane off. Mike and Justin are just trying to get the bodies out to be identified before the plane sinks too far." Kara nodded as she handed the teenager over to be checked out by Sam's crew. She watched as the mother was pulled up next and nodded her head as the woman said thank you. Turning away Kara used her x-ray vision again just to make sure no one else was left behind. Finding no one did Kara turn to Alex who was already on the boat leaning down to lift her up.

Once aboard the rescue boat Kara embraced her sister. She might have gone a little over board because the next thing she knows is Alex is patting her back. "Kara too tight. Can't breath." Releasing her hold just a bit Kara continued to hug her as she tried to hold back tears of the thought of almost losing the one person that made her feel normal. "I didn't think I'd get there in time."

Alex seemed to realize how distraught Kara was when she took off Kara's diving mask and began to run her fingers through her sister's hair. "I'm fine. You got there just in time." Alex pushed Kara back so that she was now looking at her little sister's face. "But you still have a job to do Captain Danvers." Kara nodded and went back into firefighter mode making sure everyone was alright as they made their way back to shore.

Aside from the thirty that died in the explosion on the back of the plane the NCFD's marine and technical teams managed to get the rest of the hundred and seventy passengers out. A large amount had to receive medical attention but nothing life threatening.

Back at the fire station Kara left Alex in her office to sleep on her cot, while she roamed the now quiet halls. Aimlessly she walked until she ran face first into someone she didn't even realize was there. Looking up she saw that it was Sam. "What's wrong Kara?" Kara's face fell as her friend placed a hand on her shoulder. Being slightly taller than her made Kara have to look up into her eyes and once she looked into those concerned hazel eyes did she break down. "I didn't see it Sam. I didn't see it." Kara sobbed.

"See what?"

"I didn't see the bomb."