"Lena seems very comfortable up there." Alex complimented.
"Yeah, she really does!" Kara smiled, looking at her friend.
Lena was on a small stage making a speech about her latest moral and financial backing exploit to lower costs for college local students and programs that could be used to help at-risk youth. She had started her speech with a short anecdote and was currently explaining the long term effects of the plan.
"So, when does the plan begin?" Alex asked.
"Yesterday."
"Why not announce it earlier?"
"Shh, she's speaking." Kara hushed her, slapping her arm.
"Gay."
"Shut up."
"Just calling it as I-"
"Ah, stop." Kara sighed covering her mouth. "I helped her write this. It took a few days to create two different speeches depending on the negotiations."
"Itothaoodinwameoota"
"What?" Kara asked moving her hand away.
"Nevermind."
Kara continued to listen to her friend's speech, nodding as Lena began to wrap up the introduction to her new project. She watched her smile and began to clap with the rest of the crowd. She stood up and made her way backstage to wait for Lena.
"Hey, Kara, where're you going?" Alex asked
"Yeah."
"That's not the right answer to that question." Alex muttered. "Kara, Kara!"
Kara slid through the dense crowd, apologizing as she walked. She finally found her way to the back of the stage. Lena was descending the stairs when Kara spotted her. Her hair was, as usual, unbelievably photogenic, like it was out of a conditioner or shampoo commercial. Her makeup was neutral, very classy and clean. Last was her casual pair of dark blue jeans and a long sleeved green shirt, and a pair of classy black heels. She smiled at Kara and hugged her.
"How was my speech?" She asked.
"Amazing! You really are doing an amazing job of reforming your family's image."
"Thank you. How are you?" Lena asked, walking to her car.
"Pretty good."
"What's up?"
"Well, I know that you know… you and James don't really have a lot of time together, but I really want to spend time with you. We haven't had our weekly donut night in a month, and I know it's because of the merger, but if you want to meet up this weekend, we can get back to it!" Kara smiled nudging Lena with her elbow.
"Of course, I'm actually free Friday night, but I have to wake up at 6 for a flight to Gotham the next day."
"Okay, I'll buy the-"
"No, no, I'll pay, we can meet at your place." She smiled wrapping her arm around her shoulder. "Oh, are you free for a drink?"
"When?"
"Right now." Lena shrugged glancing at her watch. "It's about 1:45."
"Sure."
Lena moved her hand as Kara opened the car door for her. A young man tapped on her shoulder, making Kara turn around. He had very short brown hair with a matching short lighter brown beard. He had a pleasant face, but looked desperately tired.
With a weak smile he asked, "I'm sorry but what time is it?"
Lena looked down at her watch and then to the man and smiled as she answered, "1:47"
"No, it's time for revenge." He corrected, shaking his head.
Kara rushed to grab the glock in hidden under his blazer. She grabbed the end of the gun, pointing it towards herself as he fired. The bullet burned for a moment, but luckily not enough to distract as she crushed the barrel and punched him in the face, sending him sprawling across the sidewalk and into the side of a bank. Kara frowned at him and called 911, watching as he got back up but then stumble to the ground again. She grunted and shook out her arm as Lena jumped from the car to her, checking her shoulder where a scorch mark was left from the bullet. She looked up at Kara with a concerned and confused gaze. Kara knelt down and picked up the gnarled bullet from the cement. She sighed and shrugged.
"Tadaa…" She smiled a bit awkwardly. "Yeah." She finished, flicking the bullet away.
"How did you?"
"I need you not to let them know that I got shot."
"Are you an alien."
"I just need you not to tell them, Lena, please. It's to protect me." Kara begged.
"Okay, I won't. What do we say?"
"Supergirl saved us."
Kara sighed, resting against the car as she waited for the police to come. Lena cocked her head to the side and neared her friend, removing the thin wire framed glasses and pulling out the beige hair band from her blonde locks. Kara's heart spiked as fear filled her veins. She clenched her jaw and closed her eyes as Lena looked at her.
"I always suspected, but wasn't sure."
"Alex was worried you'd find out."
"Why?"
"Just incase your brother found out."
Lena handed Kara her hair band and glasses. "I would never put you in danger."
"I know." Kara nodded, holding the band in her mouth as she placed her glasses back on. "I know." She repeated as she pulled her hair back in a ponytail and cleared her throat.
Sirens invaded their moment of clarity. Lena pushed away from the car as the police turned the corner. They jumped out of the vehicle, guns drawn.
"He's over there." Kara told them, pointing at the man on the ground.
"What happened to him?" An officer asked as her partner cuffed the man and pulled him to the car.
"Supergirl saved me." Lena explained.
"Do you know this man?" The two looked at each other before shaking their heads.
"He asked the time and tried to shoot her." Kara told the officer.
"Okay, thank you. What are your names and contact information?"
"Kara Danvers, 332-555-8362."
"Lena Luthor, 212-555-2547." Lena told her.
"Thank you."
Once the officer went back to her car, Lena turned back to Kara.
"Thank you, Kara. Still want a drink?"
"Yes, please."