October 1st

Deanlu

Supergirl is the property of DC comics and the CW. I am borrowing the characters for a little fun and storytelling. These are little vignettes of the month of October. Yeah, I have no idea why I am writing another set of stories when I have three going right now.

Black Cats

"No, Alex I am just fine. Yes, Alex I am sure. Please Alex just wait until tomorrow. I'll come in first thing in the morning." Kara Danvers argued with her sister on the phone. She was walking down the street attempting to avoid people bundled up against the cool weather and the puddles that invited shoe disasters for anyone who stepped in them. "Yes Alex, I pinky promise. Now go get your paperwork done so you aren't late for your outing with Sam and Ruby." Kara smiled at her sister's response and hummed softly. "I know Alex. Goodbye." Kara hung up the phone. She had promised Alex she would come in to the DEO in the morning. Her last run in with Agent Liberty hadn't gone well. She was still hurting from the new Kryptonite whip he had used. If she were honest with herself she should probably go in and be checked tonight, but she just wasn't up for being stuck in medical all night like she was sure Dr. Hamilton and her sister would force her too. Kara nimbly skipped around a couple of puddles and when she was confronted with a minor problem. There right in front of her was a black cat. Just like Streaky Except it wasn't Streaky.

"Well Hello." Kara said as she bent down and talked to the cat. "And who are you?" The Cat walked over to her tentatively. The Cat looked her up and down. Then the cat stepped forward to her. Kara reached out a hand waiting for the animal to smell her and make a decision. 'Come on. I'm not a threat.' As if reading Kara's mind the animal bumped it's head against her hand. Kara began to pet the animal She knew a lot of people were superstitious and believed black cats were an omen of death and chaos. She, however, believed the tales of them being an omen for good, bringing luck. A deep purr brought her back to the present as the Cat became more forceful in want of a good petting.

"So do you have a name?" Kara asked as she looked for a collar. She found none. Suddenly the name Elspeth popped into her head. She looked strangely down as the Cat as it meowed. "Your name would be Elspeth would it?" Kara asked even as the Cat meowed as if in confirmation and rubbed her hand again.

"Well Elspeth would you like to come home with me for dinner? I have a nice can of tuna and some cold cream." Kara asked even as a gust of wind blew sending leaves from nearby tree scattering in front of her. Elspeth rose on her haunches sticking her forelegs on Kara's arm. Elspeth then touched her nose to Kara's nose.

"Alright." Kara picked up Elspeth gingerly and began walking again. Elspeth cuddled in tightly to Kara's neck as she moved quickly down the walk toward her. Once at her apartment Kara set Elspeth down. The Cat began to inspect the apartment as Kara opened a tin of tuna and set out a small saucer of cream. Kara found a box and set some newspaper in it for Elspeth for the night. She would see about getting her a home on the following day. Elspeth sniffed at the tuna and began eating. Kara smiled then went to change her clothes. She ordered pizza and set up the television for Netflix. Kara poured herself some ice tea from the refrigerator and then snuggled into the couch. Elspeth came over to the couch and hopped up on the end. The cat glanced toward the television and then back at Kara. Elspeth made herself comfortable on the arm of the couch until there was a knock on the door. Kara stopped the movie and jumped up to answer the door. Elspeth eyes grew huge as she watched Kara bring in 3 large pizzas. Elspeth watched the young woman devour the three pizzas. Kara then laid back into the couch watching the movie. Elspeth slowly made her way down cuddling into Kara's side purring. Kara began petting Elspeth. Both Elspeth and Kara fell asleep.

"Kara? Kara?" Alex's voice called out to her sister as she watched Elspeth across the room sitting on the chair. Kara rolled over peering up at her sister.

"Alex, what are you doing here?" Kara looked around. She didn't remember falling asleep on the couch. Oh, wait where was…"Elspeth? Elspeth where are you?" Elspeth moved off the chair and jumped into Kara's lap. "Oh there you are." Kara snuggled into Elspeth.

"Where did your friend come from?" Alex asked reaching over and allowing Elspeth to sniff her hand. The cat sniffed and then rubbed her face on Alex's hand.

"Found her on the way home yesterday. I thought she could use a home." Kara stated as she scratched behind Elspeth's left ear causing the purring to increase. "I know how hard it is to place black cats in homes so I thought maybe she could be my pet." The purring got louder.

"You miss Streaky." Alex stated matter of factly. Kara cuddled her face close to Elspeth's. She didn't answer right away.

"Things have been kind of stressful lately. Having Elspeth here to talk to and just hold might help with ...the fear and anxiety." Kara whispered as a tear fell. Alex scratched behind Elspeth's ear and pulled Kara into a hug.

"I think it's a good idea. Elspeth seems to like being here too. Will you have any problem with Mr. Cisneros, your landlord?" Alex asked as Kara laid her head on Alex's shoulder and continued to pet Elspeth.

"No, he's been worried about me. His wife brought by tamale's the other day to check up on me. They had suggested that I get a pet to keep me company." Kara told Alex as Elspeth settled on her lap and closed her eyes.

"I'm worried. So I think that Elspeth would be perfect for familiar for you." Alex chuckled as Kara smiled.

"I do too." Elspeth smiled her cat smile as she drifted into sleep.