Alright, so before I start this chapter, I should clarify a few things about this story/universe that I didn't last time:
- This story takes place right after The Flash S1E7, and it also takes the place of what is in the show S1EP8. This means that I won't do the Flash vs. Arrow episode. Don't worry, I am doing a Flash/Arrow/Supergirl Crossover eventually.
- Anything beyond S1E7 is fair game for a change, so don't assume anything will happen that has happened in the show. Though, certain things that do happen in the show will still happen but in a different way. Adding Supergirl to the mix changes things.
- I'm doing my own version of Supergirl's story so don't assume anything about Supergirl S1 either, though look forward to seeing most of the characters from the show make an appearance at some point.
- While Arrow S1 & S2 remain unchanged, I'm re-doing Arrow S3 entirely (not episode by episode obviously). I have my own ideas that either are built upon ideas from S2 or ideas introduced at the beginning of S3. I'll be more clear about everything once I write my first Arrow story.
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Chapter 2: Alien
After saying goodbye to Iris and Eddie, Barry headed back to STAR Labs. It had only been a few seconds of getting back, that Joe called him to get to a crime scene under a city bridge. Without saying a word to Caitlin and Cisco, Barry was out.
"Dude! Could've said hi at least," Cisco cried, to which Caitlin and Wells smirked.
The crime scene was underneath a bridge with police officers all over it. In the middle of it all, two bodies lay dead.
"Two white males who appear to be in their fifties," Joe elaborated. "Neither of them had any identification on and their clothes were torn and dirty. There's a good chance they were homeless."
"Anything unusual about them?" Barry asked as he pulled the plastic bag off of one of the bodies.
"It seems as if they died of gunshot wounds, so at this point, no. Why? You think you notice anything?"
"Actually," Barry said as he examined the body, "I think I do. The blood's dried." Joe looked at Barry confused.
"No, I mean it dried before blood excreted from the wound, like whatever bullets they were shot with were hot enough to immediately cauterize the wound. I think we might be dealing with a meta."
"Could just be a gun similar to Snart's, except hot. Either way, it's just another day in Central City," Joe said as he chuckled to himself.
"Alright," Barry said, chuckling as well, "I'll just take a sample of the dried blood, head back to the lab and see if I can make out any residue left in the wound."
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Barry had done a couple different tests on the blood. He had never seen anything like it. The residue left in it was almost alien, but that almost seemed impossible. He wanted to see how it reacted to different chemicals. It seemed as though it wasn't heat that closed the wound on these victims but the substance itself froze liquids. Not through a lack of heat like the cold gun but something else. Whatever weapon or meta power was used to fire the bullet, it would certainly ensure that whoever got shot would have a hard time getting it out.
He decided to head back to STAR Labs to see if the others couldn't figure out what the residue was made of because Barry was stuck. Caitlin and Wells were running their own tests on it now.
"Interesting," Wells remarked. "I've never seen anything like it. It manages to freeze things without using heat or a lack thereof. It's almost..."
"Alien!" Cisco finished excitedly.
"I was actually going to say undiscovered, Cisco, but sure, alien."
"So what do we d…" Barry was interrupted. He was alerted by one of the lab's computers.
"Oh that's just a new little thing I whipped up," Cisco explained. "It's connected to the police radio and alerts of any crimes happening in the city. Looks like a bank robbery. Better suit u..." He was interrupted by Barry grabbing his suit and speeding out.
"And he's gone," Caitlin pointed out.
"... In a flash," Cisco continued with a smirk.
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Barry arrived at the crime scene, standing in an alley across from the bank. He saw that four guys in ski masks were already tied up in a circle, sitting on the concrete outside the bank.
"How'd you do that, man?" Barry heard Cisco say through the intercom.
"That wasn't me", Barry replied, now incredibly confused. "Wait hold on! I think I see something." Barry looked to the roof of the bank, where he thought he could see a person standing on top of it. All of the sudden, the figure started lifting itself into the air.
"Could that be…? I'm checking it out." He began running towards the figure as fast as he could, making sure not to lose the distance from it. It seemed like the figure was moving at the same speed as Barry. He wondered if this could be the same person who Lois had shown him and Iris pictures of.
"Barry, don't be reckless," Barry heard Wells say through the intercom.
"I'll be fine, Dr. Wells. I've just got to know."
The running continued as Barry didn't seem like he was gaining on the mystery person. Eventually they were running on the outskirts of Central and suddenly he seemed to be gaining on her. He also seemed to be losing connection to the intercom as well. Before he knew it, they were in the woods and the mystery figure became clearer as she lowered herself to the ground and Barry stopped. She was wearing jeans, a blue sweater and had long blonde hair. Barry was breathing heavily now and so was the mystery woman, facing in the opposite direction of Barry.
"Alright, no more running," Barry plead as he tried catching his breath. "Who are you?" She was also still catching her breath and remained unresponsive.
"Were you the one who caught those bank robbers?" She was still silent.
"Alright, you don't wanna talk. Look, if you are who I think you are, I just wanna say thanks. You've done a lot to help people in Metropolis, and it looks like now, maybe in Central City too." She remained quiet.
"I get it. You wanna stay in the shadows. I, for one, should get that. Anyway, I should be heading back to the city."
"Wait!" he heard the woman call out as he began turning towards the city. At this moment, the mystery woman turned around as well, facing Barry finally.
"Thank you," she said. It was still not entirely easy to make her out with it being night time, but Barry could finally see her face. She had blue eyes and a petite face.
"I don't just mean for the very kind words but also for all you have done."
"It's all part of the job," Barry replied with a sly smile.
"Name's Kara," she admitted, "Kara Zor-El. Nice to see you again, Barry." Barry was stunned at the sudden realization.
"Wait, Kara?" he cried. "But how? You look so different." Kara took out a pair of glasses, the same ones she had worn earlier.
"Believe it or not but these actually work."
"Wait, hold on! How did you know about me being the Flash?" Barry asked still confused.
"Well," Kara started smirking a little, "aside from being able to fly and move at high speeds I also have x-ray vision. I've been watching you for the past few days and have known your identity since the moment I saw you." Things were becoming clearer to him now.
"So that's why you were giving me all those looks earlier today. That's why you made that "fast" comment.
"Yeah," Kara said, blushing slightly. There was bit more to it than that. "But anyway, the reason I wanted to meet you actually: I have a bit of a problem I could use your help with."
"Metahuman in Metropolis?" Barry asked.
"Actually… it's an alien," Kara admitted.
"Wait?" he shouted. "Not only are there metahumans that can fly, but aliens exist too?"
"Actually, I'm not a meta human, Barry," she explained. "I'm an alien too."
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"This is crazy, dude," Cisco exclaimed towards Barry. "Not only do we have an alien in our lab but she's also a total babe."
"Relax, Cisco," Barry said. "We still don't know anything for sure. Besides, how come an alien looks identical to a human?"
Barry and Kara had returned to STAR Labs where Kara was willing to undergo testing to prove she was an alien. Caitlin and Wells were taking samples and x-rays. They couldn't manage to take a blood sample though as her skin was impenetrable.
"I'm surprised she's so forthcoming about all this," Barry questioned. "I mean, telling a bunch of strangers that she's an alien. That can't be easy."
"I feel ya," Cisco agreed and nodded. Suddenly, they saw Kara and the other two coming out of one of the rooms.
"Well, Mr. Allen," Wells started," Looks like your friend here is telling the truth."
"Definitely! While some of her biology is similar to humans, the genetic structure is nothing short of out of this world," Caitlin explained. Kara seemed pretty happy to have proven herself.
"Well, I'm glad I'm believed. I completely understand the skepticism though. Most people would be if I told them, even if with my powers. Oh and to what Barry was saying, the reason I look so much like a human is because most of the highly evolved species in the universe tend to evolve in a similar manner. It does vary based on environment of course." Everyone looked at Kara in complete confusion.
"How did you know that I said that?" Barry asked.
"Super hearing," Kara explained. "I'm sorry. I know I shouldn't listen in on private conversations but sometimes I can't help myself. Won't happen again, I swear."
"Sorry about the "babe" comment," Cisco apologized, feeling embarrassed.
"It's okay," Kara chuckled.
"Wow. That is amazing," Wells said, putting his glasses back on.
"Thanks," Kara said with a smile. "Anyway, I guess it's time for me to explain who I need help dealing with."
Kara pulled up a picture on her phone of a black haired woman dressed in black, sleek armor. She was also holding a rifle of some kind.
"Damn, that's quite a get-up," Cisco said with a smirk.
"A deadly get-up actually," Kara explained. "Her name is Galatea, and she's from a planet called Eromaar. She wants to kill me."
"What does she have against you?" Barry asked.
"It's not me, so much as my family."
"What did they do?" Caitlin asked curiously.
"That's not important!" Kara said defensively. Caitlin could tell she had touched a nerve.
"I'm sorry," Caitlin apologized.
"It's okay, Caitlin," Kara said. "Anyway, after all my saves in the past months and her finding out I'm the last surviving member of my family, she came to Metropolis to take me out."
Barry noticed how she skimmed over being the last surviving member of her family. She seemed like she didn't want to address it. He couldn't help but feel what she must be feeling.
"I'm sorry," Barry said solemnly. Kara gave him a look and a small smile.
"It's alright. It happened a long time ago." Barry really felt for Kara but figured they should get back on topic.
"Alright," he said. "Let's form a plan.
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Hope you guys enjoyed reading the alien meeting of Kara. Next chapter is really great, especially if you're a Karry/SuperFlash shipper.
