We Could be Heroes.

Metahumans beyond Central City

By Iris West

A man on fire, running at the speed of light. These are the people that we see now in our lives here in Central City. But what's to say that there isn't any more out there. Reports have shown men and women doing heroic acts like our very own Flash outside of Central City. A man of steel from Metropolis, a woman saving a plane from crashing in National City. These people. Did they come here because of fate? But there is one thing they have in common, they are superheroes

~()~

Ms. Grant put down the tablet on her table. Standing in front of her was Kara, Winn and James.

"This is unacceptable." Cat Grant said. "These 'Metahumans' whatever they are only second rate to our own Supergirl. I will not have someone declare our icon as a second rate. Something that she is not."

"It's just another article from a local newspaper in Central City." James commented. "They aren't even the international paper. It's rare that people outside of Central City would see these."

"None the less, we already have Metropolis's man in blue to compete over. We do not need another one. I want to be on top of this. So I need you three to go to Central City, scout the competition. As they say."

"Miss Grant, not to be rude. But why is this our problem?"

Cat Grant sighed. "You still have a lot to learn about this business, Kira. I want information. What are these betahumans, why is this such a big deal. And most importantly. How can we prove that our Supergirl is much better than these people. You three leave tonight. Go go."

~()~

"This has got to be the strangest assignment we've ever gotten." Kara said. At the backseat of the car James was driving. With Winn at the shotgun seat.

"Well, not for me." James said. "This isn't my first superhero manhunt."

"So what's our game plan." Winn asked.

"I think I know someone who can help." Kara said. Then made a phone call.

They arrived at their hotel. And stated to settle in. After they left their stuff in their room. They started to go back to the lobby to start exploring the city.

"Hey Kara." Winn asked as soon as they left the elevator. "So where's this help you were talking about."

"He said he'll meet us at the lobby." Kara said. Her phone rang. "And he's here."

They saw a lanky man with a messenger bag strapped across his body. He was wearing a button up, a sweater, skinny jeans and sneakers.

"Barry!" Kara called as soon as she saw the familiar millennial. They greeted with a hug that gave both James and Winn a small glint of jealously in their eyes.

"Kara!" Barry exclaimed spinning her in a circle. "How've you been?"

"I've been great." Kara said. "How about you Mr. Nerdy? Are you okay? The last time I saw you, you were as thin as a stick and stuck in a coma."

"I've been great." Barry said. "Who are you friends?"

"Oh right." Kara said sheepishly. "Barry, this is Winn and James. Guys this is Barry Allen. My…"

"Best friend." Barry said. "Partner in Crime."

"Ex boyfriend?" James and Winn asked looking at Kara who was smiling sheepishly.

"We met in college." Kara explained. "He was in one of Alex' classes. He is actually Alex's ex."

"In my defense, halfway through the whole relationship, we were both too busy to actually have a relationship." Barry said. "And Alex went to work at someplace she refused to tell me. And her being older she graduated before I did. I haven't heard from her since."

James' defensive stance lessened. But Winn was still wary. There is something Barry isn't saying. His inquisitive look was making Barry uncomfortable. Who quickly changed the subject.

"So what brings you guys to Central City?" Barry asked.

"Cat wants us to look into some stuff for her 'next big scoop'"

"Maybe I can help."

"How?" Winn asked skeptically.

"Well I do live here." Barry said. "And I am pretty updated with what's going on around here."

"Great!" Kara said. "What do you know of the Flash?"

"W-what do you want to know about him?" he stammered.

"Are you okay?" James asked

"Yeah, it just hits a little to close to home."

"Wait how does it hit close to home?" Winn asked "Unless you're…"

"No." Barry said with a laugh. "I'm always late. If I had super speed that wouldn't be the case. And besides. I am too clumbsy to be the Flash don't you think."

"then how…"

"My mom was killed by a speedster." Barry said offhandly. "Nothing major."

"Anyways, Subject change." Kara said. "What do you know about the Flash?"

"Well, I don't know much about him." Barry said. "Other than he is a he obviously. My best friend is very intuitive when it comes to this and got pretty obsessed for a time. I was actually the first one who called him the Flash."

"Really?" James said curious. "How?"

"My best friend, Iris, had a blog."

"Iris?" Winn asked. "Iris West?"

"Yeah." Barry said. "You know her?"

"She got pretty famous in the Media and News industry." James said. "Everyone thinks that she might know who the Flash really is."

"She doesn't really." Barry said. "She is actually frustrated by that. He apparently evades all her questions."

"She met him?"

"Caught him off guard really." Barry said. "That and he tried to stop all the publicity of the Flash to try to protect her."

"That's nice of him." Kara commented. "Do you think we'd be able to have our own interview?"

"Unless you can run at the speed of light, probably not." Barry commented. "So where do you guys want to go?"

"Maybe you can show us the sights."

"Sure" Barry said enthusiastically. "Anything to help a friend. Maybe I can introduce you to Iris if she's free. But it probably won't be until later. But I have to get to work later though."

"Then let's get a move on."

~()~

Barry led them around Central City. From one of the parks with a great view to one of the sites where the Flash saved the day.

James took out his camera and started to take some pictures around to check out the scene.

"What happened here?"

"Gas leak." Barry said. "No one knew what happened this is one of the first sighting of the Flash."

"And you know this how?" Winn asked.

"I told you Iris was obsessed with this for a time." Barry said. "And I am a forensic scientist. We investigated what happened here. Some thought it was arson. It wasn't. Just some really poor maintenance."

"What about what happened at S.T.A.R. Labs." Winn asked. "That has got to have one of the biggest coverage and it's under the jurisdiction of the local police to find out what happened there."

"I don't know."

"Why?" Winn pushed. "I thought you were some big science junkie. I know for a fact that S.T.A.R. Labs has one of the biggest scientific advances. And the whole Particle Accelerator issue was big in all the Science magazines."

"I know." Barry said uncomfortable. "I was there when it opened. And was one of the affected from the blast."

"What happened?" Kara asked concerned. Barry seemed fine. Nothing much different from the spirited guy that dated her slightly tightly wound sister.

"I got struck by lightning." Barry said "Went through the precinct roof which was made of glass and metal. I was holding a chain to try to close the roof."

"Oh my god! Should you even be on your feet? How are you not dead?"

"No idea." Barry said. "It's a miracle I survived. But I was in a coma for nine months."

"Talk about a Frankenstein moment." Winn said.

"I know right." Barry said. "Dr. Wells help patch me back up. And I woke in S.T.A.R. Labs after everything. If only Dr. Wells had the whole maniacal get up and I had stitches all over my body."

"You have met the Dr. Wells." Winn said in awe.

"Yeah." Barry said. "He's a bit…intense to say the least."

"How intense?" Winn asked. "From Qui Gon Jinn to Severus Snape."

"Closer to Snape but not as bad." Barry replied.

Barry's phone started to ring. He glanced at the screen

"Uh excuse me, I have to take this." Barry said walking a little out of the way to answer the phone.

"Admit it." Kara said nudging Winn's shoulder. "You are starting to like him."

"Maybe." Winn said. "He seems a little too nice that's all."

"That's Barry." Kara said. "He's probably the most likable guy I have ever known."

"Even more likable than me?"

"Yep." Kara said with a smile as Winn pouted. "He did manage to get Alex to date him."

"Well I'd give him that. If he could pierce through your sister's tough exterior."

"Guys." Barry said coming back in. "I have to go something came up. I'm so sorry."

"We'll be fine." Kara insisted. "Go."

"I'm sorry." Barry said sincerely walking away in a rush. "I promise I'll make it up to you all."

After Barry was out of sight, James came by with his phone in hand.

"Guys, there's a robbery going in a few blocks from here." James said.

"I'm on it." Kara said. "Maybe I'll meet the Flash."

~()~

It took a while before Kara found her way. But as soon as she got there. The Flash was already wrapping up.

She followed him to an alley where he talked to someone.

"Okay, Cisco. Trouble diverted." His voice was familiar to Kara.

"Good Job, Barry." Someone said sounding like he was from a headset.

"Barry." Kara whispered which caused Flash to look behind him. His eyes widened in recognition.

"Kara?"

"Barry, what's going on?" the person in the headset asked Flash pressed the emblem on his ear. And ran.

Kara tried to follow him. He ran around in circles around the city. She lost him somewhere in the park.

She grumbled under her breath and flew back to James and Winn. Barry Allen has a lot of explaining to do.

"What happened?" James asked

"I met the Flash." Kara said. "For a split second."

"I think that's the reason they call him the Flash." Winn said. "Anything strange? Like maybe he's an alien? I mean he's got to get his powers somewhere."

"I don't know." Kara said. "But I have a feeling I know someone who does."

~()~

It took a while for Kara to convince James and Winn to stay behind while she confronts Barry. She was meeting with Barry at a little coffee shop downtown Central City. She was sipping her drink while watching the people pass by waiting for Barry.

Barry came stumbling into the shop. He found Kara seated at one of the more private booths he smiled at her and waved and went to get himself a drink.

"Hey." Barry said with a smile. "I'm sorry I'm late. There was a case in the precinct that needed my attention."

"It's okay." Kara said.

"So where are your friends?" He asked looking around.

"Actually it's just me." Kara said. "We need to talk about something."

"What is it?" Barry asked concerned.

"The Flash." Kara said, watching his expressions.

"What about the Flash?" Barry stammered.

"You are the Flash." Kara whispered confidently. "I know."

"No, I'm not." Barry said nervously. "You must have mistaken me for someone else."

"Yeah, I might have." Kara said. Then her hand hit her cup. Sending it to the ground. Barry caught the cup before it spilt and hit the ground.

"Nice catch, Flash." Kara said with a smirk

"Thanks, Supergirl."

Kara's eyes widened.

"You don't think I wouldn't recognize you without the dorky glasses." Barry asked with a raised eyebrow. "I slept over at your's and Alex's place back in college way to many times I've seen you without the glasses."

"So." Barry said planting his hands on the desk. "Care to bring me up to speed."

"It's a long story." Kara said with a smile. It was nice talking to an old friend again. And have someone who could understand.

"I've got time." Barry said. "Anything for an old friend."


Ookay, I've been sitting on this idea for a while. And I was finally able to do this. So Yay :D

Please tell me what you think!