Hi everyone!
I am back with a new story for you! This one will be Supercorp mainly, but Cat is here and there is mention of Supercat because it still holds a special place in my heart.
So I was wandering on Tumblr when I red a prompt by the incredible lexa-kom-skaikru. She allowed me to give it a try and so here it is.
I want to first thank her so much for letting me borrowed her idea, and making it a little angsty, but those who knows me , knows I can't live without the angst. So thank you so so much for your support!
And I also want to thank my amazing beta reader whose user name is Song of LoN (both here and on AO3) and you can also find her on Tumblr under the username: fantasybylon. I don't know what i would do without her, she is always so thorough and know exactly what i mean when I write, even when it's not the easiest task with how I write in english. She is always available, and very patient, I owe her a lot more than just those words.
Also she is available if you ever need a beta reader, I assure you she is the best!
Enough with the ranting, here was the plot that came in lexa-kom-skaikru mind and that gaves me the idea to start this:
« I need me a Supercorp fic like this...
After the recent events, Cat comes back to CatCo with the sole intention of writing a piece on Lena Luthor and Supergirl's partnership.
Who wouldn't want to know about a Luthor and a Super working together, right?
Cat tells this to Kara but Kara starts discouraging Cat on the article because she doesn't think Supergirl would agree to such a public display of herself, specially to the extent Cat wants to take it, with a photoshoot and everything.
Cat is no less discouraged by it even though she knows it to be true and goes to talk to Lena first because she knows Lena wants a good reputation after everything her brother and mother did and she knows that if she went to Supergirl first she would have said no.
By doing this, she entices Lena to ask Supergirl herself because Supergirl would not deny Lena the chance of finally getting rid of the burden that comes with the reputation of the Luthor name and Lena and Supergirl side by side would definitely help taking several steps forward in that direction.
Obviously, Kara says yes because she had to help Lena and through this they grow even closer… I mean, facing Cat Grant on a daily basis with someone by your side will definitely make you grow attached.
As Supergirl and Lena grow closer though, Kara is having an existential crisis because Cat being back is bringing old feelings back that she didn't know she still had.
This will give us plenty of Supercorp and Supercat goodness because Cat will always be there for Kara and will help her move on and find peace within herself because that's Cat's superpower, she always knows when Kara is in need of guidance and she always knows what Kara needs to do to get there and Lena is the answer.
Supercorp endgame. »
And here is chapter 1, I am waiting for your first thoughts, it will be one chapter a day starting today!
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Chapter 1: Coming Back
Kara's phone vibrated in her pocket, as a text from James came in.
She had been on her umpteenth "find Jeremiah" mission, and had once again returned empty-handed. She hated having to face the disappointment in her sister's eyes; it got harder every time. With each fruitless mission, she felt she was failing Alex more and more.
Pulling the phone from her pocket, Kara read the text silently.
Cat Grant is back.
Alex must have seen the surprise in her eyes, because she told her, "You can go, Supergirl, if you need to."
"You can go, too." They both turned as J'onn's voice sounded from behind them. "It's been a hard week, and we all need some time off. We'll regroup tomorrow morning."
Neither woman protested. It was only four in the afternoon, and the whole team was exhausted. They all felt the failed missions weighing heavily on their shoulders.
Silently, Alex headed to the locker room to change. Kara followed, concern for her sister tugging at her heart.
"Are you okay?" she asked, after they'd both gotten changed.
"I will be," Alex replied quietly. "I know we're going to find him. I just…" She sighed. "I keep getting my hopes up whenever we get a lead. It's frustrating."
"I know," the blonde nodded.
Alex shook her head, as if trying to rid her mind of troubling thoughts. "I'm going to Maggie's for a bit. See you tomorrow?"
"Sure," Kara replied. "You know I'll be here if you need me, right?"
Coming closer, Alex wrapped her arms around her sister in a tight hug. "Yeah, I know," she answered quietly. "Thank you." Then she stepped back, a small grin on her lips as she added, "But I also know that whatever that text said has you ready to get out of here."
"How…? I don't…" Kara stuttered, before seeing the teasing gleam in her sister's eyes. "Yeah, okay, you're right." She playfully rolled her eyes at Alex's triumphant smile. "Go see your girl already, you sneaky creature! I'll talk to you later."
Alex grinned wider, nudging Kara gently on her way past. "See you later, little sis."
Less than five minutes later, Kara found herself at CatCo, heading slowly toward Jame's – soon to be Cat's again – office. From the hallway, she could see Eve running around frantically, and Cat sitting behind her desk, listening to James filling her in on the past few weeks.
Kara stopped in the doorway, surprised at the change. Cat looked calm. That wasn't a word Kara would ever have thought of when describing Cat Grant before then. The mogul seemed almost relaxed, a small smile gracing her lips as she talked with James. Even her skin looked warmer, and not just from the light tan she'd obviously been working on since leaving. Cat was a very attractive woman, and seeing her like that awoke something in Kara, something she had not noticed had been missing in her boss's absence.
Seeming to sense the eyes on her, Cat looked up. Meeting her former assistant's gaze, her smile instantly widened.
"Well, well!" she called out. "If it isn't the new star reporter of CatCo."
Kara chuckled softly, a blush lighting up her cheeks as she dropped her gaze to the floor and adjusted her glasses.
James seemed to sense the tension. "I need to reschedule a meeting with Eve," he announced. "I'll be right back." He winked at Kara on his way past.
Kara moved closer to the desk, meeting her boss's gaze once again. "So you're back?" she asked. Cat nodded. "For good? Or did you just, you know, see the light and decide to stop by?"
"Is that humor I detect in your voice, Sunny Danvers?" Cat wondered. "Have I created a monster, by showing you the way to journalism?"
They both laughed lightly.
"To answer your question, though," Cat continued, "I'm back for good. I missed this…" She gestured around with a hand, but her gaze remained fixed on Kara as she spoke.
The Kryptonian blushed again, not knowing how to take that. "Great!" she said, almost too excitedly. Then, trying to break the strange silence, she added, "I don't think James made any mistakes while you were gone."
"No," Cat agreed. "But he didn't see everything I saw." She paused, looking out her window to the balcony. "While I was gone, I realized I hadn't written as much as I used to. I think that's probably why I was so bored at certain times. I need the adrenaline, the excitement of creativity. I think I realized that when I heard everything that has been happening in the past few weeks…"
Kara glanced up. "What do you mean?"
Cat's gaze snapped back to her. "Supergirl and Lena Luthor, of course!"
"What about them?"
"I hear they've been working together," Cat replied, seeming excited. "Do you have any idea how great that is?"
"Oh…" Kara wasn't sure what to say. "Yes, it's incredible. It must be working, too, if you take Lillian Luthor's arrest into account."
"Exactly!" Cat stood and rounded the desk, gesturing for Kara to have a seat on one of the couches. "I'm going to write an article on their cooperation," she told the young reporter, taking a seat on across from her.
"Really?"
"Yes, and it's going to be fantastic! And I'm sure seeing Lena after all this time will be interesting."
Kara started. "You… know Lena?"
"Of course," Cat replied, as if it were obvious. "The Luthors were part of my "inner circle" years ago. I never liked them, but Lena was different. She always seemed lost and out of place around them."
"I never knew that, Miss Grant."
Cat nodded, and then looked thoughtful. "You called her "Lena"," she noted. "Are you two close?"
Kara couldn't help the deep blush that painted her cheeks. "We're friends," she admitted. "I met her when I interviewed her, and we connected. I'm not really sure what we are now… After all that stuff with her mother, she seems to have shut me out."
Cat gazed at her silently for a long moment. "I'll call her assistant to make an appointment for the both of us, then."
"You want me to come with you?" Kara looked up, surprised. "But that's your article!"
"Yes, it is," Cat agreed. "But since you are close to both Supergirl and Lena, I think you'd be of help to me. Just in case I miss something…" She stood then, and returned to her desk. "Now go home," she ordered the blonde. "You look like you haven't slept all week."
Kara tried not to laugh. That was the Cat Grant she knew, caring spirit hidden behind small insults. "Thank you, Miss Grant," she replied. "I missed you."
Cat smiled widely. "I did create a monster," she teased, before turning away. "I'll text you the details for tomorrow."
Kara nodded, and then exited the office, heading towards the elevator. As the doors slid closed between her and the main floor, she heard a familiar shout of "Miss Tessmacher!"
Kara lay on the couch, trying to focus on the television show she'd turned on. But her thoughts kept wandering.
She thought about Alex; or more specifically, about how she still hadn't managed to keep her promise to Alex. She was desperate to find Jeremiah, for her foster sister and foster mother, but also for herself. He had been such a good father to her before his "death", and sacrificed everything for her. Kara had been such a burden on everyone, and she knew that everyone was trying to make her feel better, as if it wasn't her fault.
But she still felt guilty. Without her, Alex would still have both parents. Without her, Cadmus wouldn't exist. Myriad wouldn't have existed. She wouldn't have hurt the people she loved while affected by Red K. Non and Astra wouldn't have come to Earth, and Astra wouldn't have been killed. And without her and Kal-El, the Luthors wouldn't have turned into criminals.
Kryptonians had ruined a lot of lives. Saving the ones they could suddenly didn't seem like enough, but it was the only thing they could do to show their gratitude to this world.
Then her mind wandered to Cat, and her thoughts brightened a bit. Seeing the older woman so inspired and enthusiastic had made everything seem better. She knew the article was a bad idea, that J'onn and Alex would tell her not to do it. She could try to convince Cat to drop it, but she was well-aware the CEO would do as she pleased, especially when she had her mind set on a story…
But her return had lifted Kara's spirits, and had given her hope. When Cat was around, everything seemed fine, like no matter what happened, everything would work out. Kara knew all too well how she felt about her boss; but she also knew she'd never act on those feelings, out of respect for her mentor. And she'd read somewhere that crushing on a superior was perfectly normal.
Then her thoughts turned to Lena. Things were complicated between them, to say the least, and it bothered Kara more than she could bring herself to admit. She had come to care for the L-Corp CEO. When she'd last seen Lena as Supegirl, right after Lillian Luthor had been arrested, Lena had been cold and distant. She'd stopped by as just Kara, too; but Lena had not been nearly as welcoming as she had been in the past. Even when Kara had dropped the reporter excuse, and had just shown up as a friend – often with food and a listening ear – nothing had seemed to work. She had meant to keep visiting, but the DEO missions had started taking up all her time; for this reason, she hadn't been past L-Corp in more than a week. And the one text she managed to send Lena had gone unanswered.
Kara sighed. She could only hope that this upcoming interview would make things better between her and the brunette. But she also knew it was probably too much to hope for. But with Cat back in town, Kara's hope was restored, and she was starting to believe everything would turn out okay.
Cat leaned against the railing of her balcony, sipping at a glass of her favorite bourbon and enjoying the view of the city. She had truly missed it.
She knew her plan was by no means perfect. One word, one wrong gesture, could make the whole thing fall apart. Just as sure as she was of her former assistant being Supergirl, she was certain of the feelings the caped hero had for the L-Corp CEO.
Kara had confirmed her suspicions about the declining relationship between the two women. And after seeing the blonde hurting like that, she knew she had to act. She would do everything she could to fix things between Supergirl and Lena.
There you go! Any thoughts? I will update tomorrow. ;)