Welcome and thank you for taking the time to read my first ever Supergirl fic. I'm very excited! I've absolutely loved Lena from the moment she showed up in Season 2 and this idea has been stirring around in my head for a while. I hope you all enjoy! Please like and comment if you'd like to see a Chapter 2.

Summary: Lena Luthor finds her life turned upside down and inside out when a Metropolis Social Services worker arrives at L-Corp. In discovering that she has a ten-year-old niece, Lena must not only learn how to become a parent but also how to get to know this girl she's never met. Things become even harder when Lena discovers that the child's mother was not all she seemed and the DEO gets involved in their lives.

Characters: Lena Luthor, O/C, Kara Danvers/Supergirl, Alex Danvers, Hank/J'onn, Winn, etc.


Chapter 1

Today's meeting was all she could think about. Members of the second largest Tech Corp in China were arriving to potentially partner on L-Corp's newest technology. The presentation was ready. The arrival team and welcome committee were already getting them settled into the conference room. Yet Lena felt like something was still off.

She brushed it off as her nerves simply getting the better of her. This was a huge deal; she couldn't risk messing it up. As she made her way down the corridor, she straightened her posture, brushed the wrinkles from her skirt, and took a deep breath.

Suddenly, "Ms. Luthor?" She continued walking as her assistant— a mousy little woman that always wore a gray pencil skirt and a frumpy yet professional sweater-vest— scurried after her. "Ms. Luthor, there is someone here to see you."

"I'm about to step into a very important meeting, Miss Lewis," Lena stated firmly. "Have them call me at a later time or set up an appointment like everyone else."

As they approached the conference room, the petite assistant blocked Lena from entering. "It's a representative from social services… from Metropolis, Ma'am. I figured it couldn't wait."

Lena sighed and rolled her eyes. This couldn't have happened on any other day but today? She nodded. "Move my other meetings to a later date. Mr. Caulson," she turned around and began walking back, "please inform our guests from China that I will have to move our meeting to tomorrow. Make dinner reservations for them, no less than five stars this time. And Miss Lewis, have some champagne and theatre tickets sent to their hotel rooms as a personal apology."

"Yes, Ms. Luthor."

Her heart raced from the frustration boiling inside of her. While it was normal for things like this to come up in business, it didn't mean she had to like it. And of all things, social services? What had Lex done this time?

"Ms. Luthor." A woman about the same age with light brown hair pulled into a ponytail held out her hand. "I'm Delilah Parker with Metropolis Social Services. It's a pleasure." She wore a basic white, long-sleeved blouse tucked neatly into navy blue pants. Her smile seemed genuine, though Lena couldn't get a proper read. That was rare.

"I hope this is important, Ms. Parker." She gripped the woman's hand in a firm shake.

"I'm afraid it is. Might we talk somewhere in private?"

"My office," she directed the worker towards the door, having her assistant shut it behind them. "Now," Lena made her way to her sleek executive steel frame desk and sat back in her chair, "Can I ask what this visit is about?"

"It's about your niece, Ms. Luthor."

O-o-O-o-O

Lena couldn't look at the woman throughout the conversation, and she remained silent five minutes after. She stood from her desk and walked to the mini bar in the corner of the room. After grabbing a glass and a bottle of the strongest liquor there, she paused.

"Does Lex know?"

Ms. Parker nodded, "Mr. Luthor has been informed of his daughter's existence; however, due to his current sentence he was forced to relinquish all rights to the child and has done so."

Forced, she snorted to herself. No one forces Lex to do anything. Lena turned to face the social worker. "But then why me? Surely her mother had some—"

"Ms. Luthor, I'm afraid you are the girl's only living and legal next of kin."

The young L-Corp executive set down the glass. "Okay then…" she sighed. Her shoulders wanted to slump forward but years of being a businesswoman and a Luthor wouldn't let them.

"The choice is still yours whether the girl is placed into your custody or put into the foster care system," Ms. Parker added.

Lena shook her head. This was too much, too fast. How could this woman expect her to just make a decision like this so quickly? Exactly thirty minutes earlier, she didn't have a niece. Now it was her ultimate decision that decided this child's fate? For a moment, all she wanted was to walk out of that room and pretend Delilah Parker had never shown up; pretend and start the day over like it was supposed to go.

"H-How long?" She stuttered as she caught her breath. "How long do I have to decide?"

"I could probably get you a week at most before a decision has to be made." Ms. Parker reached into her pocket and pulled out a card. "Once you decide, we will need to you come to Metropolis for a brief meeting to sign some paperwork either confirming the guardianship or relinquishing rights to the girl. We will cover all of your travel expenses if you so desire."

Lena took the card and nodded.

"I'll be in touch, Ms. Luthor."

As the door shut, Lena stood frozen. Such a short dismissal for such a life-altering conversation. She looked around her now empty office dazed and confused. How the hell was she going to make this decision? She could feel her heart beating fast as the thoughts buzzed like incessantly annoying flies. Sitting back down at her desk, she glanced over at the phone.

Maybe she shouldn't have been alone with her thoughts then. Suddenly, before she could stop herself, she felt her fingers dialling that familiar number. After a few rings, the other side picked up.

"Kara?" Lena could just feel a sense of comfort returning. "Hey. Are you doing anything tonight?" She waited for the response. "Great! I was wondering if you'd like to meet up for drinks? I-I could really use someone to talk to."

O-o-O-o-O

"So what are you going to do?" Kara asked.

Lena buried her face in her palms and sighed deeply. She shook her head. "I have no idea."

"Well…" Kara shrugged. "Do you want to take her in?"

Again, Lena shook her head, this time letting out a small anxious chuckle. "It's not about what I want. It's about what's best for this ten-year-old girl." She laughed again. "I mean… can I honestly say that I would be the best option for this kid?"

"I would," Kara replied. Their eyes met. She smirked. "You're her family, Lena. The only family she has left."

"She doesn't even know who I am. And if her mother was smart, she probably doesn't know about Lex either." Lena stared at the drink in her hand. "Considering who we are, what the Luthor's are known for, wouldn't that kind of reality just destroy a child?" She took a large sip. "Just think of the things I've had to deal with between my mother and brother. I'm an adult and could barely handle it." She paused. "Maybe… maybe it'd be best if she had the chance to grow up… not being a Luthor."

"Maybe… or… maybe it'd be best if she had someone who understands her." Kara waited for Lena to look at her again. "Lena, you know exactly how this girl feels right now. She's alone and probably scared. The same way you were when you came to National City after your brother's arrest. When you swore that you could reform the Luthor name and use L-Corp as a force for good. When Lillian managed to frame you for crimes you never committed."

The breath groaned out of her as her head dropped to meet wood. "Just because I know how this girl feels," she told the countertop, "doesn't mean I'm capable of taking care of her."

"No, it doesn't," Kara replied easily. Always so easily. Lena peaked an eye out at her anyway. "But the way you handled those situations, with your strength and courage… your determination." Kara nodded. "That, to me, sounds like some of the best qualities a parent or… a legal guardian... could have." She gave deep sigh. "But of course, this is your choice. You're smart, Lena," she said. "I'm confident that you'll make the right decision for this girl."

O-o-O-o-O

Two Days Later

As she emerged from the arrival gate, Lena finally spotted a familiar face walking towards her. She took a deep breath.

"Welcome back to Metropolis, Ms. Luthor." Delilah Parker held her hand out for Lena to shake. With a smile, she said, "Let's get those paper signed, and then you can meet your niece."