Earth 38
It was around 8 o'clock, the night sky so clean people could see its stars. Kara Danvers was pacing around her apartment in excitement. She tried different outfits, looking herself in the mirror and trying to decide if it was better if she wore a long feet red dress, a knee-length blue or pink one. She had her curled loosen up and her fake glasses on. She decided to go for the light pink one. It was knee length, full of lacy details all over it and had short sleeves. A small silver bracelet was on her right wrist and she looked satisfied at the mirror. The front door opened and Alex came in, looking in a funny way to her sister.
- Are you going somewhere?
- Iris and Barry's wedding is tomorrow… Remember? – Kara added as she noticed the look in Alex's face, like she was lost or something. – I'm trying some outfits…
- Hm… Oh, your friends from another universe?
- Another Earth, yes!
- You say it like it was a normal thing… - Alex said as she sat in the couch. She still couldn't wrap her head around it, and she was used to weird things in life.
- You do remember they saved me when Music Meister attacked, right?
- I do… And I'm grateful you have such amazing friends… Is just that… Is hard to take that there are hundreds of another Earths, maybe with versions of ourselves in each one of them, maybe not all of them good… Is weird…
- You get used to it… By the way, you are coming with me, aren't you? You are my plus one.
- Oh…no… No way Kara, sorry but… I'm not ready… - Alex said as she lowered her head thinking about a few weeks ago when her own engagement ended in such a hurtful way.
Kara looked at Alex and sat beside her, taking her right hand on hers and caressing it.
- When I was depressed about Mon El and wanting to be away from everyone, you were the one that lifted me up, and made me see things clearly. I know that you are still hurt about Maggie…
- I'm not in the mood for a wedding when my own felt apart before it happened.
- I know… But I think you need, and deserve a break. Some fresh air. And you will love them.
- Are you sure I will?
- Yes, because they have this amazing team of super heroes, with so many cool abilities. Some of them time travels, how cool is that? – Kara said in excitement as she noticed a smile forming in Alex's lips.
- Yeah…It's kinda cool…
- To meet new people, to get away for a while and be in another Earth, I think it will do you some good… Please, come?
Alex thought for a while, lowering her head and analyzing her options. Yes, it was true that she needed some fresh air, and meet new people. It was refreshing to think about it. She could go and try it or be alone in her apartment still thinking about her ex.
- Ok, I will… - Alex said being interrupted by a very excited Kara jumping above her and giving her a tight hug.
- YAY!
- I need to go home, pick some stuff and find a dress…
- No worries there. I picked up a dress for you.
- What?
Alex looked surprised as Kara ran to her room and came back with a greyish knee-length dress with stained print and its top in a transparent black fabric and black stripes on its sides.
- I knew you would come, so I picked up something for you…
- Well, I loved it! Thank you… - Alex looked admiringly at the dress.
- By the way I packed some stuff and a change of clothes… And your DEO uniform just in case… We leave in 5 minutes – Kara smiled innocently at her sister.
- But the wedding is tomorrow… - Alex felt surprise at the fact that her sister had so sure she would say yes.
- I know, but I promised Caitlin we would be there tonight. She offered her place for us to stay since she lives alone.
- Caitlin….
- From Star Labs…has cold powers…
- Oh, I remember now… Ok then… - Alex smiled as she waited for Kara to use her device and open the breach for them to cross.
Earth 1
Star Labs was really full that night as they captured 2 more evil meta humans and locked them up among the others.
- I hope we can have a nice calm day tomorrow – Iris said as she looked worried at others.
- Just breath Iris, everything will be ok. We will have a bunch of super heroes to back you up just in case, but I'm sure it won't be necessary – Caitlin said as they walked back to the cortex.
- I'm just so nervous… I hope Barry is doing ok…
- I'm sure he is; Cisco is with him now… I guess if something was up we would already know.
At Cisco's place, Barry was almost losing his mind, walking from side to side, scratching his hair every 10 seconds and rubbing his face with his hands.
- I'm getting married tomorrow… Oh my God, I'm getting married tomorrow. And with the girl of my dreams…
- I know bro, relax…
- I've dreamed about this since I was a kid and it's actually happening… I'm getting married Cisco…
- BARRY! – Cisco stood up in front of him, grabbing his shoulders – Look at me… Take a deep breath and calm down.
- Ok… - Barry started breathing in and out. – It's just… this is crazy man… Our first actual kiss was erased because I went back in time, the second one was erased because I went back in time again… I never thought I would marry Iris one day…
- Just don't go back in time again, and I'm sure you will have a happy life with Iris.
- I won't – Barry sat down in the couch as he tried to pay attention to Game of Thrones, failing epically.
- Good! – Cisco sat as well looking back at the TV feeling a brief relief.
Back in Star Labs, Caitlin and Iris were chatting around when the breacher alert went on. They got up from their chairs and ran to look who was coming. They were expecting guesses from another Earths but it could always be some evil trying to ruin their day as well. In a matter of seconds, Kara and a brunette woman came in through the breach.
- Kara! Hi! – Iris walked to her opening her arms to give her a hug – So glad you could come!
- I wasn't going to miss it! Congratulations!
- Thank you!
- Hi Kara! – Caitlin said as well
- Guys, this is my sister Alex. – Kara pointed to Alex as she reached out to greet Caitlin and Iris.
- Hi – Alex said with a shy smile – It's nice to finally meet the super friends Kara talks about so much.
- It's my pleasure – Caitlin smiled back as she looked to all of them – Ok, drink at my place, who's in?
- Let's go! – Iris said as they all followed Caitlin.
Caitlin's place was a regular apartment, not that big but enough for her to have a few friends sometimes. They all sat in the living room drinking wine, except for Kara that was happy to have an orange juice Caitlin offered her.
- So… How do you feel? About getting married tomorrow? – Kara asked as she looked happily at Iris. – I'm so happy for you and Barry… You guys deserve to be happy.
- Thanks Kara. It was not easy for us to get here, with so much craziness going on, but I'm glad. And nervous… The last time I was engaged to someone, it did not go well…
- Oh… What happened, if you don't mind me asking – Alex asked as she looked at Iris as she drank a sip of her glass.
- He died. Killed himself so a villain we were up against could be destroyed. It was a relative from his from the future…
- Oh, I'm sorry… - Kara said as she lowered her glass, looking surprised at Iris.
- It's ok… It was 4 years ago… Life has been crazy since then… - Iris said – But enough about me… How are things on your Earth?
- It's been crazy as well… - Kara said – I recently went to Mars with our boss
- He is actually like a father to us – Alex said with a bit of sadness in her voice when she remembered J'onn was supposed to bring her to the altar on her own wedding.
- Yes, he is – Kara agreed
- Wow, Mars? What it was like there? – Caitlin said with a bit of excitement in her voice.
- There was a war going on between white Martians and green ones so not that great…But it all ended well.
- I'm glad it did. – Iris looked at Caitlin - Cisco would freak out hearing about this
Alex left her glass of wine at the table in the center of the living room, getting up. All that talk about wedding and everything was making Alex feel not so great out of sudden. She needed air. She remembered seeing a bar next to Caitlin's place. She felt an urgent need to go there.
- Guys, I need some fresh air… I'll be right back – Alex smiled apologetic to the others.
- Alex… It's everything ok? – Kara looked worried. – You don't know this universe…
- I'll just go outside Kara… And I'm fine.
- Oh… Ok, no problem – Caitlin got up to take Alex to the door.
Caitlin got back and closed the door behind her, sitting again on the couch.
- It's ok, I gave her a spare phone I had in case she need anything or get lost. – She reassured Kara. – Is she really ok?
Kara looked down, not sure what to say. She could guess why Alex felt uncomfortable out of sudden. She wanted to do something for her sister, but she had no idea what to do.
- She just ended things with her fiancé. Alex wanted kids but Maggie didn't. It wasn't pretty, their fight.
- Oh… - Iris said as she felt sad for Alex.
- She wanted fresh air, and to be away from things at home for a while so I invited her to be my plus one… I also needed some air…
- Something happened? – Caitlin asked remembering Kara had a boyfriend the last time they saw each other. She couldn't help but wonder what happened.
- I had to send my boyfriend into space to save his life… I'm ok now, but it was hard the first months.
Iris got up and sat beside Kara, hugging her tight. Caitlin did the same.
- Your sister should be here so we could hug her too. – Caitlin said as she smiled at Kara
- We can do it when she comes back – Kara said – Thanks guys.
- I'm so sorry Kara – Iris said as she let go of her. – I lost Barry for 6 months and it hurt like hell, I can't imagine going through something like that. There's no way he can come back?
- Nope… The air is poisonous to him now… It was better this way. I've discovered he is alive and well. He went to the future and found this amazing team of superheroes, they are taking good care of him. But sometimes I miss him… But… We aren't here to be sad, we are here to celebrate you and Barry – Kara wiped her teary eyes and smiled at them.
The bar was crowded and Alex had some difficulty to get to through everyone. She missed the alien bar in National City, where she could walk free without everyone bumping into her. She was distracted when she got to the bartender to get her something strong to drink. She felt like she needed it badly.
- Do you have devil springs vodka?
- Yes! We do… - the bartender told her, looking her in a funny way.
- What? – She asked as she crossed her arms in her chest.
- Nothing… Is just that… Is a really strong drink lady…
- This lady can handle it! I'll have it! – She said smiling defiantly at him.
- Ok then…
- A confident woman! I like that!
Alex heard a female voice next to her and turned around. She lost her balance for a while, surprised but tried to disguise it. That was a really stunning woman with the bluest eyes she has ever seen in her life. She had straight blonde hair, all loosen up around her shoulders. She was dressed all in black: tight leather pants and a tank top.
- I'll have the same – The blonde told the bartender as she smiled at Alex – You are not from around…
- How can you tell? – Alex asked curious as she tried to focus and stop thinking how hot that woman looked.
- You seem a bit lost, out of place… You have this look of curiosity in your eyes, and surprise…
- Wow… You are good!
- They say I'm good at reading people… So… Where are you from?
- Hm… Far away – Alex said vaguely as she got her drink and took a sip, feeling the thing burning down her insides. She closed her eyes and opened again quickly, smiling at the bartender – One more!
The blonde smiled at Alex as she took a sip of her drink.
- I'm Sara… You are?
- Alex.
- Well… Nice to meet you Alex.
Alex was feeling a bit weird. It was her imagination or that hot woman was flirting with her? By the tone of her voice, it looked like it. Alex felt a rush of things inside her and she was really confused about everything. That drink was having a funny effect on her and she couldn't probably think clearly after her 5th dose.
- So… What brings you here? – Sara said as she turned to Alex in her stool, her elbow on the counter as she looked intensely into Alex's eyes.
- I needed some fresh air… Be away from regular life for a moment…
- So did I. My life's a bit crazy, so to be able to come here, drink and get to talk to a beautiful lady, it helps.
Alex looked startled at Sara. Wow, she was forward, she thought. Alex felt her cheeks burning and she gave a small laugh.
- Well… I'm not… well, thanks… - Alex was feeling really shy out of sudden. This all was new for her. She came out not so long ago and barely got time to process everything, then she was dating Maggie. It all happened so fast. She had no idea how to act in a situation like this. Sara noticed as she looked at Alex with sparks in her eyes.
- You are cute! – Sara laughed as she got up. – Dance?
- Oh… no I'm… I'm terrible at this…
- You can't be that bad… come on – Sara said as she reached her hand for Alex.
Alex looked at her hand and bit her lip thinking about what to do. She couldn't actually think clearly because she was getting really wasted, and when she was like that, she could be like a free spirit willing to do the craziest things her sober self wouldn't do it like in a hundred times. She smiled and took Sara's hand, following her to a side of the bar that was not that crowded.
They started dancing together and Sara cautiously brought her hands to Sara's waist. Alex felt a chill down her spine and she thought this was because of all the vodka, but when Sara got closer, she started to think she was wrong.
Alex thought about how crazy her life was. That lady said she had a crazy life, because she didn't know what hers was like. Dealing with aliens, and superpowers sometimes it was exhausting. To be away from this for a while was refreshing, she could pretend for a while she was a normal person with a regular job. She had no idea where that came from, but she was so lost in her own thoughts she just realized her back was against the wall, in a dark corridor of the bar and she was vigorously kissing that blonde, hands all over each other. Her head was spinning, she felt many things at once, but she managed to be able to think. She felt a sudden guilt, then she remembered she was single again, in another Earth, so… Nobody here knew her, she was free of judgment and willing to actually live and try new things… so why not? She was not the type that hook up with a stranger in a bar, but there was a first time for everything. She was sure she was feeling confident about the situation but a part of her couldn't help feeling lost and confused.
- Do you want to get out of here? – Sara said next to her ear as Alex held her by the waist.
- I…I don't know this place. I… - She felt the borrowed cellphone she was with vibrating and checked it. It had a message from Iris phone of Kara, asking where she was. – I… I gotta go, sorry…
Sara took two steps back as she gave room for Alex to walk away, feeling a bit disappointed and confused. It looked like everything was ok, she couldn't understand why Alex was acting so weird out of sudden. It must be a newbie in town thing, Sara thought as she left to her hotel. She had a wedding to attend to in town and wasn't going to stick around so much longer, so it was pointless going home in Star City. She also rather be alone sometimes, and after being surrounded by so many people for so long, she needed some privacy, peace and quiet.
- Hey, where have you been? – Kara asked, hugging Alex when she entered Caitlin's living room, with Caitlin behind her, closing the door.
- I found a bar nearby… Was feeling the need of a strong drink…
- Did something happen? You are all flushed…
- Nothing… I… I just met someone…
- Hum…did you? – Kara smiled at Alex.
- Stop!
- What? I'm doing nothing… Tell me, who?
- A nice girl just that… Now let's go sleep shall we? Is late…
- And you are drunk… - Caitlin patted Alex on her shoulders – You are going to have a very difficult morning… Here – she handled her a glass of water – This will help… A bit.
- Thanks – Alex drank it all in one single sip.
Alex laid down on the couch and slept immediately. Kara, Iris and Caitlin looked at her, amazed.
- The hungover tomorrow will kick her hard – Kara said as she looked at Alex. She was happy her sister met someone, even if she had no idea who or how. It was a start.
The church downtown Central City was crowded. The place was all settled up for the wedding, a huge sign on the entrance congratulated Barry and Iris as people passed by. Felicity came in early to take Iris to have her special day to get ready and Caitlin drove Alex and Kara to the church.
- I'll do a quick stop at Star Labs to check on things, you guys will be ok?
- Sure, no problem. We will wait here for everyone else – Kara said as she smiled at Caitlin and watched her drive away.
Alex adjusted her sunglasses on her face. She felt like her head could explode anytime soon, her eyesight and ears were sensitive so everything was brighter and louder to her.
- Do you want to finally tell me what happened last night? – Kara asked curiously to Alex
- Nothing much…Like I said… I met this gorgeous blonde and we talked… I drank a lot…
- That I could tell… Drunk Alex is funny.
- Ha! Ha! Funny! – Alex laughed as she looked around while they waited.
Alex looked to her right and felt instantly startled. A blonde woman approached the church in a tight blue knee length dress, with thin straps on the shoulder and a V neck. She had her long straight her loosen up. The same blonde woman from last night. Alex was in shock and having no idea what to say as she noticed the blonde coming closer to them, smiling in surprise.
- Hey you! – Sara pointed to Alex – Hi Kara! – She smiled as her eyes looked back at Alex, not believing she was seeing the nice beautiful lady she hooked up with last night.
- Hey Sara, this is my sister Alex.
- Oh, so you are Supergirl's sister? – Sara said almost in a whisper. – What a small world…
- Yes, really small – Alex pointed at Sara jokingly with her and laughing, feeling really embarrassed.
- Well, nice running into you again Alex, and nice to see you too Kara… I'm going in, see you guys inside?
- Sure – Kara smiled as Sara went up the stairs.
- Oh my God! You know her…
- Yes, she is the captain of the team that time travels and…Wait a minute…
Kara covered her mouth with her free hand since one was holding a small white wallet.
- Sara is the blonde you met last night! Oh my God… What happened Alex? – Kara was talking excitedly and surprised as she waited for an answer.
- We kissed... It was a really hot kiss – Alex said in a desperate tone as she looked around, still shocked to know Sara was one of Kara's friends from another universe. – I can't believe she is one of your superhero friends…
- Hey, calm down… - Kara reached one of her hands to her sister's and held it. – This is a good thing…
- How? How this is a good thing? I felt weird, guilty, and left her alone while I almost ran away after our make out session… I can't believe it…
- Calm down… She doesn't know you, and this is an opportunity to do so… You needed a fresh air, to meet need people remember? You should get to know each other…
- Are you insane? We leave worlds apart! Timelines apart!
- No… Not like that… I mean… - Kara adjusted her fake glasses on her face – Like friends… You know? I think it might do some good to you Alex. You can't be sad forever… You told me that, remember… You are stronger than that, and you deserve to be happy!
- I… I guess you are right.
It took a while, but the others started to arrive at the church. The rest of team Legends came in first, as Kara said hello to them and she ignored the funny look Mick gave her. She guessed it was his way of saying hi. Then Cisco came in with Caitlin. Barry arrived and gave Kara a big hug.
- I am so happy for you! – Kara said as she hugged her friend – You deserve to be happy, Barry.
- Thanks Kara. I am glad you came. – He looked at Alex – This is your sister, right? – He smiled reaching his hand for her – Hi, nice to meet you. I'm Barry Allen.
- Hi! – She said as she greeted him. – You must be nervous…
- I am… I mean… I'm in love with Iris since we were kids… It's been a long journey… And now…It's finally happening. I just… I have no words…
- I know… - Kara said as she hugged him again – You guys will have a wonderful life together!
- Thank you Kara. See you guys inside.
Kara felt really happy to see Barry like that. The last time Barry and Iris were having problems. They managed to solve it but she heard they were trying to deal with this super villain that was trying to kill her. She was glad Iris was alive and well. She wished she could see more of them, she felt like home when they hang out. It was fun to be around a big bunch of superheroes. Back in her Earth she had her friends, some superhero friends, but it was different. She looked to her left and saw three people coming out of a big limo. She recognized them from far away, Felicity Smoak came walking besides Thea Queen, talking excitedly about something and behind them came Oliver Queen. Kara adjusted her glasses again when they approached, greeting her. Kara introduced her sister to all of them and they walked for a while before Felicity and Thea walked in.
- Nice to see you again Kara – Oliver smiled at her. He wasn't expecting she would manage to come when Barry mentioned he invited her.
Kara looked really beautiful, in an angelical way, in that dress, he thought. Why he was suddenly thinking about how she looked, he had no idea so he tried to ignore that as he talked to her and Alex.
- Nice to see you too Oliver. – She smiled back at him, a bit nervously. Oliver was still a bit intimidating. She had no idea Oliver thought that she was intimidating as well given the fact that under the cute human disguise there was a really powerful and fierce person. – I couldn't miss Barry's big day. And it's nice to see everyone again… At least the world is not ending – She joked and he smiled
- I keep saying to everyone we should hang out more and not only when the world is about to end… Believe me, it's the only thing that makes us get together… I'm happy the scenario is a happy one for a change.
- Yeah, I know the feeling… Is a happy reunion at least. – She joked and they laughed. – And is really nice to meet you Alex – He smiled at her as he greeted her.
- Kara talks so much about all of you, I feel like I know you guys since always – Alex joked as the three of them laughed.
- Does she? – Oliver arched an eyebrow looking curious at Kara, that blushed hard.
- Well, not everyone gets to visit another universe and meet a bunch of superheroes – The last word Kara said in a whisper – It's a cool experience. And to get to know more people that understand what you go through…
Kara smiled and Oliver kept looking at her, smiling back.
- Yes, it is nice…
Alex looked from Oliver to Kara, getting a weird vibe from both of them, but she decided to keep her thoughts to herself.
- And you look beautiful by the way. – Oliver said without thinking and mentally kicked himself. Well, he was just being a gentleman, he thought, nothing wrong with that.
- You don't look so bad yourself… Mr. Mayor! – Kara joked as they laughed
- Mayor? Wow… - Alex asked, surprised.
- Yes, I'm Star City's mayor.
- Oh… There is a Star City here too… that's cool… - Alex said as she looked startled by hearing that name.
- There is a Star City on your Earth? – Oliver looked surprised – I wonder if there's a version of me there… - He joked
- Maybe… It would be funny to meet a version of you in my world…I wonder what he does…
- He might be some vigilante…
- No, I would have heard of… - Kara laughed as they started to walk, going inside the church.
Alex walked behind them, noticing how Kara suddenly looked nervous. She kept looking at them talking as she sat beside Kara. Oliver sat with Thea in front of Kara's row.
- Maybe he is a plumber! – Kara laughed when Oliver looked back at her, getting an image of Oliver fixing things in her apartment, then she quickly kicked herself mentally as they all got up.
Thea looked back to the entrance when the music started as everyone else looked too.
- Wow she looks beautiful!
- Yes, she does… - Oliver said as he turned his sight from Kara, to Iris, realizing his sister was talking about Iris in that beautiful white dress.
A loud noise spread around Star Labs as the computers announced that an unauthorized breach opened up there and someone was coming through. The place was empty since everyone were at the wedding. All it's lights went down for a moment. The breach glowed in light blue when suddenly, someone's knee went to the ground. A fist punched the floor, creating a small crack as a yellow streak of light passed by in super speed. The kneeled figure got up slowly. She wore a dark suit, black pants, a black long sleeved top with a red symbol on it. A dark mask covered her face as she looked to her side and saw a dark arrow passing by her side, going straight to the corner in the ground. A dark hooded and also masked figure stood beside her as they nodded to each other and marched outside the lab.