- Where is Kara? – Alex said coming to the control room with bruises and a bleeding lip.
- Wow, what happened? – Caitlin asked – I can help you take care of those bruises.
- Thanks, but first I need to talk to my sister...
Clark stood up and reached for Alex.
- She flew to the roof across the street saying she needed a time for herself. Did you two fight? Over what?
- Let's say I was a jerk to her, way worse than that, and I feel really sorry.
- And do I want to know why you look like you came out of a zombie fight? – Clark said looking at her bruises
- You guys have zombies on your Earth? – Cisco asked really excited to hear the word zombie. Barry gave him a look of "not now, Cisco, wrong timing" and he just shut his mouth, looking back at the computer.
- I just had a wake up call.
- That's what friends are for, right? – Sara came, putting her elbow in Alex's shoulders, smiling cynically at her. Alex forced a smile back
- Yes. – she turned to Clark as Sara went talk to Oliver – please, bring me to the roof
- Alex I...
- Clark NOW. Please?
Clark took Alex bridal style and took of to the roof. Cisco left out a "cool" while Diggle kept looking like he was hypnotized.
- Diggle, at some point you will have to get used to us… - Barry said laughing at his friend's expression.
- I know man, I know…
Kara was sitting alone in the roof, holding her knees close to her, while she stared at the sky. Out of everything she ever heard in her life, she never felt as hurt as she felt right now. She had no idea her sister thought of her as a coward, not after everything they've been through.
When they were kids, Alex sometimes said to her mom that she loved Kara more cause she had powers, and sometimes told Kara she wished she had them as well, but they grew past this a long time ago. Alex came to understand, as they grew up, that it was important to keep Kara's secret, and that she couldn't help her situation, since she had lost everything and everyone she had ever loved. She became an understanding sister, that helped her every time she needed. They were there for each other, they loved each other, they had each other back. What had happened to Alex feel this way?
Kara was lost in thoughts, when she saw Clark flying with Alex in his arms. Thankfully it was a large roof, with firm roof tiles. Alex thanked Clark and sat beside Kara, with tears in her eyes. Clark told Alex he would be at the roof in front of them, in case they needed him, and promised he wouldn't listen. She smiled at him and turned to Kara.
- Kara, I am so sorry… please forgive me
Kara stood there quiet, looking at her feet, still thinking.
- Kara? Please talk to me…
- So you think I am a coward… - Kara simply stated – After all this time, is nice to know what you really feel about me – she tried to clean the tears falling in her face.
- I didn't meant it, please believe me
- Ok, so why did you say it? – Kara finally looked at her sister, searching her brown eyes for answers. – Since I found you in your bedroom, you are acting strange, Winn told me you refused to go to the DEO that you were trying to take Cadmus all by yourself… I was trying to tell myself this was not like you at all, but honestly, I don't even know anymore
Alex took a deep breath. She was a mess, she confessed to herself. Her fight with Sara opened her eyes to some things she didn't want to admit, but she saw no other way now. It was starting to mess with her head and she was becoming a person she didn't like at all. She looked at Kara, cleaning her own eyes from her tears.
- I don't think you are a coward. At all. You are the bravest person I know. I just… I figured it would be the two of us against them all if we had to. I always see you go full on the bad guys, taking them down, fighting them with all the strength you had. I was so mad that you have left me there. That you didn't say goodbye. Then I heard what happened to you. I was mad you went away instead of coming to me for help, or mom. Then, I understood it was dangerous to you, and I could not accept to live in a world where I could not even take care of my sister, that she had to go away without saying goodbye to her family and friends, that everyone was so unfair to her and they hated so much for something it was not her fault. I was a mess before, cause of Maggie…
- You guys are really over this time?
- Yes… I guess so...I don't want to talk about it… Not now – Alex took another deep breath and looked at Kara – And When I saw you I was so glad you were ok, and alive, and then you said things about a different universe, heroes and running away… I got really mad, but I saw you were not changing your mind, and we were attacked, so I said yes. But I was so mad, Kara, you have no idea. And I'm sorry for that.
- And why you and Sara were fighting?
- Cause I am a bitch… Sorry – she added when she saw Kara's look at her – But I was. She kind of helped me see it, and that I'm alive because you are stubborn and refused to let me there, fighting by myself, and cause you managed to make such great friends… I was jealous, childish, and I know that now… Do you forgive me?
Kara listened to her sister with all her attention, finally some things making sense to her. She could tell Alex was deeply hurt and heartbroken over her ex girlfriend, and understood what she felt. She smiled, caressing her sister's right left cheek with her right hand.
- Of course I forgive you Alex, you are my sister and I love you. I was hurt, I confess, but now I understand… I don't approve your fighting with Sara, by the way, there is healthier ways to solve some differences with people, you know? – she laughed – but I'm glad that she helped you…sort of
- Yes…
- I just need you to know that we didn't abandon our home ok? We could not fight there, not right now. We need a plan. And I learned the hard way that impatience is not a helpful thing. I almost got killed thinking I could fight them by myself. If it wasn't for all of these people here, Rao knows what would have happened. We will study our options; we will plan a way to win people over again, and for Cadmus to lose help from the government. We need this. We need to get rid of that kryptonite armory, and we will take Cadmus down. But we need to be well and alive, and help to do so.
- I know, and I understand better now. – Alex hugged Kara, who finally stopped crying.
- Can I hug you two? – Clark flew right in front of them, helping them stand up.
- You promised you wouldn't hear – Alex gave a small slap in his arm, playfully
- I know, but I saw so much crying, it got me worried. Glad is everything ok now. – He smiled hugging them – Now we need to go back, they all are worried.
Kara took flight, hovering in the air while looking at them.
- Alex I forgave you, but you came with him, you go back with him – she laughed and stormed off back to Star Labs.
Everyone was sitting around a huge table at a room in Star Labs that Cisco the Knight's of the Round Table's room. Kara and Alex entered the room, being followed by Clark. Sara smiled at Alex, who smiled back, still bruised and sore. Everyone was in their normal clothes again, except from Kara and Clark. Alex was with the same clothes she got in this earth.
They sat as well and Oliver looked worried at Kara.
- Is everything ok?
- Yes – she said nodding with her head and Oliver gave her a reassuring look that said that she didn't have to worry, 'cause everything would be ok.
- So – Oliver say taking his eyes off Kara, and looking back at everyone else – We need to discuss some things before planning any attack or fight against this Cadmus place.
- Yes we do. – Jefferson said while Stein was looking at him, asking for him to let this matter to some other time.
- Calm down Stein, what's wrong? - Oliver asked
- Mr. Jefferson seems really bothered by the way we seem to be taking care of things lately, and I think this should be discussed at a less stressful and dangerous time. – he adjusted his glasses
- No, no, I think this is valid – Sara said – I think the first thing we need to do, before anything, is to be more open and honest about stuff. We all know how keeping secrets from each other can do more harm than good. – She looked at Barry that nodded with his head – No more secrets. If Flashpoint taught us something, is that keeping secrets never end well. So please, Jefferson, what is bothering you?
He got up, pacing around.
- Look, I understand we all have our problems to deal with, we Legends keep having to go back in time cause someone's doing some shit with history, you guys from Star Labs keeps dealing with crazy meta-humans and you guys from Star City has to deal with crazy people doing shit in your home. Even Supergirl and her cousin have crazy things to deal with, but I think we are doing this the wrong way. We are friends right? We trust each other right? Why do we come to help each other only when someone's about to die or the world's about to end?
Everyone stood quiet, looking at him. This was a really good question
- And what are you suggesting? That we stay together all the time and solve each other problems? – Thea asked while staring at him – I'm not saying that getting help is a bad thing, but we also have our lives to take care of. Is really complicated.
- I know, I'm not saying that. Is just… Ok... We see each other from time to time, and help each other sometimes, but I have no Idea what's going on with your life, with your city for example… We travel through time, obviously we can't be here all the time, but just to know what's going on, to know what kind of thing you guys are dealing with, it might be a great help. Maybe in the middle of a conversation the solution comes, maybe someone gives you an idea, or that push you need to do something. I know it seems lame, but…
- Is valid – Sara said interrupting him – That's exactly what I meant about no more secrets. I think from now on, we must communicate better. You don't have to share personal stuff to someone if you don't want to, but the big stuff going on; it would be nice to know about.
Oliver thought about what was being said. He was a person that believed in keeping secrets for protection, especially to protect loved ones. But Sara had a point. Sometimes it was nice to know about what was going on.
- I know I am the last person that can talk about not keeping secrets…
- Damn right, you are – Felicity smiled at him, but Oliver ignored her. He was just not in the mood for arguing.
- But I agree. We need to know things so we don't have a heart attack after finding out, for example, that Laurel has a doppelganger from Earth 2, but she is here on this Earth right now.
- WHAT? – Sara looked from Oliver to Barry. She took a deep breath and looked at Barry – Barry? Explain?
- Long story short: she attacked not so long ago, she worked for Zoom. We trapped her, but we decided to keep this from you all, 'cause she was not your Laurel.
- We understood the loss you suffered and grief, and we wouldn't want to cause you more pain. She was a villain, she did awful things. This is not the way we wanted you all to connect to Laurel, somehow… - Caitlin said
- I know how weird is to meet doppelgangers, God, I have met mine. And I saw Joe's one die. It was like it was him. Sorry guys, I meant no harm keeping this from you all – Barry said remembering the hurt he felt when Joe's clone died. Even if it was not the real one, he wouldn't want anyone else to feel this kind of pain.
Sara took a deep breath, closing her eyes and processing all of that information. She smiled and looked at Barry.
- I'm not mad Barry… Is just… Too much… - she looked at Oliver – Is she here? Have you seen her?
- Yes. She wanted a clean start, she says she is not evil anymore, and she helped Barry.
- Ok…
- Well…Since we are sharing, we are fighting a God of Speed here in Central City, one that only Wally and I can see. – Barry took Iris hand and squeezed – I accidentally went to the future and saw him killing Iris… And right now we are trying to find out a way to stop this from happening. – he looked at Iris, with the most loving eyes he could have for her – There is no way I will let him kill you Iris, I love you too much for that.
- Barry… - Kara said, at the other side of the table – We will not let this happen. Even if maybe we are not here to help, we will find a way. – She smiled at him and Iris.
- Yes we will find a way. – Stein affirmed – as for us… There is a speedster, a yellow one that is trying to mess with time, we still don't know why. He already killed a member of Amaya's old team, the Justice Society of America and we are trying to catch him…wherever he goes. I have to admit that as much as it is such a huge problem, and a serious one, it's been amazing to go back and meet so many iconic people… Einstein was the best of them all.
- You got to meet Einstein? Are you kidding me? – Cisco almost screamed at Dr Stein, wroth at the situation.
- We actually kidnapped him, but anyways… - Sara started but got interrupted by Barry that was deep in thoughts since he heard the words "speedster" and "yellow"
- Did you say speedster and yellow? In the same sentence?
- Yes… - Stein told him, not getting why he was so startled.
- Guys I believe you are up against Reverse Flash, the man who killed my mom and screwed my life over and over again.
- That douche is back? – Oliver said not believing what he was hearing
- And that's not all of it – Sara said looking worried at Oliver – Damien Darhk is working with them… And Malcolm Merlyn.
Oliver, Thea and Barry looked at each other in disbelief. Oliver got up fast and got out of the room, punching the wall as he got out. Everyone got frightened. Thea went after Oliver and they came back a few minutes later. Oliver sat up again and looked at everyone, apologizing.
- Sorry about that.
- We understand…
- No you don't – Oliver said interrupting Caitlin – Sorry, but you don't. He killed Laurel, I killed him, and how the hell is this guy alive?
- Oliver, we have this. We can handle him. We will find out what his plan's are and if it gets too much to handle, we will ask for help ok? – Sara said getting tired of Oliver snapping out all the time. Se was also mad, she was also perplexed and wanting revenge, but he needed to have a little faith in her and her team.
- Well, seems like Star City's problems are the least of all problems we have right now… - Felicity said adjusting her glasses and crossing her arms.
- Prometheus is dangerous…
- Yes Oliver, he is. He is badass; he can kick some serious ass. But he is a human being. A crazy and skilled human being. Look at this bunch here, are you telling me they can't take him down? For real? – Felicity argued waiting for an answer.
- Kara's Earth is our priority…
- No Oliver… - Kara told him interrupting. She would not accept them all leaving all their lives, families and dear ones in danger so they can help her. – You said yourself we would not rush into things right? So while we plan, and find out how we can save my Earth from Cadmus, Clark, Alex and I can help you guys with all of these problems. I'm pretty sure we can take them down working together. – She smiled at all of them – Just face this like a temporary team up.
- Yeah I like that – Cisco said getting excited with the idea – You have tech support, two invincible aliens, sorry, there is no Kryptonite on this Earth so you are – he insisted, looking at Kara and Clark with conviction – You have people with super powers, badass fighters, is a win win situation for everyone.
Oliver looked at all of them, then at Kara. Her world was falling apart, her people hated her, tried to kill her and yet here she was, obviously excited about getting to kick some crazy people in the ass. He couldn't help but smile at that. He sure had a lot to learn from her.
- Ok… Ok, you guys won. We can do it all.
- Yes! – Cisco and Felicity high-fived each other – this is going to be awesome – they sang in unison making everyone laugh
- By the way, guys… I have an announcement to make – Barry said as he and Iris got up, holding hands.
- Please don't tell us you messed with time again – Ray joked and Sara kicked him across the table.
- No…Not this time – Barry smiled, looking at Iris.
Never in a million years Barry would think he would be here today, with the girl he loved since he was a kid, in front of all of his best friends in the world, team mates and super hero buddies announcing what he was about to announce.
- Iris and I are engaged. We get married by the end of the year and we want to invite you all to celebrate with us.
- Oh my God, this is sooooo cute – Felicity said, getting up from her chair and hugging the two of them at once.
- Yes it is – Thea got up, and everyone else followed, congratulating the couple.
- Well done, red, she is hot – Mick patted his back going back to his beer in his chair.
- Not rude at all, Mick… - Barry commented while getting hugs and congratulations from everyone.
- I guess this call for a celebration – Sara said standing up – Let's party and celebrate their engagement before the world goes crazy again. Who's with me?
- We need to change first – Kara said looking at her cousin – We can't go out like this – she looked at Clark that nodded with his head.
- I brought a clothe change in my backpack, thankfully – Alex smiled
- I can help with that – Caitlin said smiling at Kara and Clark – lucky we have spare clothes for situations like this.
Everyone decided to go to the Central City bar team Flash loved so much. Kara and Clark were dressed in normal clothes finally. She was in a grey dress with a small silver belt on her waist and black shoes with no heels. She had her habitual glasses on, and her hair was in a ponytail. Clark was also with his glasses on, black jeans and a white shirt. Thea thought it was really a shame that he was married when she saw him as a normal guy.
Ray managed to pay just to get the VIP area of the nightclub just for them. They needed and deserved that.
- And keep the champagne coming – He said after tipping de waiter
- Yes sir. – The guy was suddenly very happy with the huge tip he just got from that millionaire man.
The place was really nice. It was on the third floor of the nightclub, and there was a huge window that allowed you to see the whole city, it was an incredible view. There were some sofas, tables and chairs, a small dance floor and its lights were dancing around the walls, two bathrooms on the left and a counter to put drinks and food. It was the perfect place for people to gather around and have some privacy, especially if you needed to chat without letting anyone know that you were a superhero.
Iris turned to Caitlin, holding her hand and pushing her to a corner, while everyone else chatted excitedly over the news and got comfortable at the place.
- Listen, I know this seems out of sudden, but I know you are important to Barry, and you became important to me too, and without you Barry would not be here at all, given all the times you saved him, even from himself. I want you to be my maid of honor – Iris smiled at Caitlin, with tears in her eyes and waiting for the answer
- Wow, of course – Caitlin hugged her tightly – You mean a lot to me too Iris. You make Barry happy, and if he is happy, so am I. And you are important to this team, even if you don't believe it sometimes. It will be my honor.
Kara was hugging Barry, so excited that her friend from another universe was getting married to the love of his life. He deserved this, she knew it. And even if she didn't know Iris that much, she could tell she was a wonderful person, so she couldn't be happier for Barry. Oliver congratulated Barry, smiling at him.
- I know I said to you once that guys like us don't get the girl…And I know I said I was wrong. God, I wish I could go back and slap myself now – he laughed.
- Don't even joke about it, man – Barry looked serious and seconds after, he was laughing out loud. – I'm kidding, I know you are joking… right?
- I just can't wait to see this guy dressed like a penguin – Oliver said to Kara, pointing Barry
- Of course, you will…right best man?
Oliver stopped laughing and looked at Barry, serious. "Best man?" – Oliver thought to himself. – He could not find words to express himself at the invitation. It meant a lot to him that Barry would consider him to the job.
- Wow… I…Are you sure?
- Absolutely. Man, you trained me. You shot me, and I still feel the arrows in my back sometimes, but I know you meant good. – He joked – The thing is you were there for me when no one else was. You were scary as hell when I met you, and you were really upset that I knew your secret, but I survived that and you wore the mask I gave you, so I thought we were good. It will mean a lot to me man.
- Well, in this case I can only say yes.
- So you also will be like a penguin? – Kara told Oliver while laughing at them. She was starting to understand the bond the two of them had. It was similar as the one she had with Alex, but way more deep. They were not blood brothers, or adoptive brothers. They were two guys who've seen death, pain and so much hurt up close, they understood each other. It was beautiful how they had each other backs. She understood how Barry was so excited for her to meet Oliver the first time she was around this Earth. He was like a role model to him, like a mentor. – I so want to see this, send me pictures somehow, please? – She looked at Barry with her puppy eyes that melted everyone's heart.
- Kara I hope they won't need to send you pictures, because I want you to be one of the bridesmaids. I just asked Sara, Thea and Felicity and they said yes. – Iris told as she approached them, placing on of her hands on Kara's shoulder.
- Really? – Kara looked at Iris like a kid just got her favorite candy – That's so cool; I never got to be anyone's bridesmaid… This is so exciting, of course I will be here – she smiled like a kid again, brightening the room, at least in Oliver's eyes.
Was he going soft? – Oliver ignored his own self questioning and smiled back at Kara.
- May you want to go with me? You can help save me from embarrassing myself in my penguin suit.
Kara looked at him, thrown off guard by the invitation, and slightly blushing. It was a good thing there was so many lights dancing around while the whole place was wit a low light, 'cause nobody could notice how red her cheeks turned. She was not expecting this, not at all from the scary Oliver, asking her to keep him company so he wouldn't embarrass himself being alone in a penguin suit. She suddenly found that funny. He may not be that scary after all.
- As… a date? – Iris looked curious at Oliver and pretended to not notice Kara blushing fast. She smiled while holding Barry's hand, which was also looking curiously at him.
- No, absolutely not, just as a friend – He smiled at them, suddenly feeling nervous and trying his best to disguise it. – I promise you I am funny when I get drunk – Oliver looked at Kara, joking and coming to his senses suddenly: what he was thinking when he had the brilliant idea of inviting Kara to go with him in front of Barry… and Iris. He knew he would regret this.
- Lucky you I can't get drunk…alcohol don't have any effects on me. It will be fun to see you drunk – Kara smiled back, still blushing and she had no idea why.
As Kara walked away with Iris, Barry leaned closer to Oliver with a funny and amused face.
- Did you just ask Supergirl on a date? For my wedding day? God, you don't waste any time… - He laughed and walked away, leaving Oliver staring at him thoughtful.
- I knew it! And I need a drink – Oliver got up and reached out for a glass of champagne that the waiter offered him.
Stein, Ray, Cisco and Felicity where in a table discussing about their villains and how would they plan to take them down. At least they could celebrate and plan at the same time without worrying about strangers hearing everything. Sara approached them, rolling her eyes when she heard their topic.
- Guys, I thought we were having some fun before the work we have to do…
- We are having some fun – Cisco said while looking at the others – We are drinking and planning at the same time.
- Ok… Don't let me spoil your fun – She said drinking some beer Mick gave her earlier, and putting the bottle on the table – I'm going to dace, excuse me. Amaya? Come, let's have fun – Sara said, pulling Amaya by the hand which was also drinking and laughing.
Clark was drinking water with Kara, while Alex was in her second beer.
- Ok, I must confess this is nice. – Alex said looking around and then back to her sister – and is way better than rushing to war, I admit.
- I told you so. – Kara smiled – ok, this all was unexpected, but Sara was right. We needed this before the world goes crazy on us.
- I know I just made my peace with the woman, but she still annoys me a bit… Don't ask why – Alex said while she looked at Sara, that danced happily with Amaya and laughed at how funny she looked like trying to keep up with her.
- It may be because you are both similar… Based on what Oliver told me about her, once… - Kara said finishing her glass of water.
- I don't know about that… - Alex smiled back at her sister.
At the table near them, Stein was trying to explain Felicity how difficult it would be to fight someone they can't see, and that maybe Savitar could come last in their plan of taking everyone down.
- We are already here; it makes more sense to go after him first. Barry and Wally can see them; they can be the guide for the others when we face him. With Supergirl and Superman on our side, there's no way we will lose.
- Cisco is right, Dr. Martin – Felicity said excited while imagining all they could accomplish with this new team up. It was even better than the last one. – We need to go to them one by one, is impossible to deal with them all at once. And starting with Savitar makes more sense. I am sure we can think of a way to deal with him even if we can't see him… Maybe if someone throws some painting at him, it makes easier…
- Hey guys – Kara said approaching them with Clark and Alex, and sitting at the table with them – Couldn't help but hear my name… I was just thinking about something that may work… - she looked nervous, but smiled anyways. It was something she always wanted to do when Shioban annoyed the hell out of her at Cat Co., and it suddenly looked less like a joke and more like a possibility. - Maybe… Maybe is possible that Clark and I can throw this Savitar guy in space.
Everyone at the table looked at Kara, processing what they heard.
- Are you talking about flying to the space, like, where all the spaceships goes, and throw this thing there, like you were playing with a ball – Ray said picturing the scene in his head – It sounds cool
- But it is possible? This is not a human being, is…is a thing… Barry says he looks like a monster, a metallic one, with bright eyes, and huge…and really strong…
- Cisco? Hello…. – Kara smiled at him
- I know… You guys can lift him. But how you will throw something in the space if you can't see it?
- We can try – Kara smiled at her cousin – We've dealt with stuff like this before…
- Some aliens are like monsters: ugly and huge… If only we had a Phantom Zone here…
- YES! YES! Great plan. – Kara said smiling excited.
- Kara, there's no Phantom Zone here – Alex said while the others kept quiet, trying to figure out what they were talking about.
- But you know where to find one…
- NO WAY – Alex yelled looking at Kara like she has lost her mind, suddenly seeing where Kara was going with her crazy ideas.
- Wait, what the hell are you guys talking about? – Cisco said while Barry and Iris approached their table.
Alex rolled her eyes. After the entire lecture she heard, it was not possible that Kara was really thinking in bring this creature back to their Earth so she could throw him in the Phantom Zone… No way.
- In our Earth, we have in space this prison for aliens and bad creatures for all the planets. It's called the Phantom Zone. I put General Zod there once, a tyrant that wanted to dominate Earth and make it a new Krypton, slaving humans.
- Are you thinking on bringing Savitar there so you can trap him in this weird place? – Stein said, looking at Kara suspiciously.
- Kind of… Wait – she said as everyone started protesting – I think there is a way we can do it that can be safe…ish.
- Do what? – Oliver said coming to their table, standing next to Barry and curious about what they were talking about.
- I want to throw Savitar in the space – Kara turned to Oliver, and said with an innocent and cute smile on her face.
- What?
They all explained to Oliver, Barry and Iris what they were talking about as the rest of the team got interest in the subject, for Sara's dismay. She wanted to party one last time before going all assassin ninja on her enemies again. It was a tough life she led, never having time to be with her family, with the ones she loved. She couldn't be at her sister funeral, for Christ's sake. She understood how important was her mission, for sure she did, but sometimes she just wished she could press pause so she could take a deep breath and appreciate life before it was too late. Once she heard their "plan", she didn't know how to feel. It was a practical thing to do, but also dangerous as hell. And suddenly she thought of a solution.
- I guess it can be done.
- Have you lost your mind, Sara? - Barry said scratching his head – The whole point was for them to be safe here so we could plan how to take Cadmus down…
- I know… But listen. Maybe there is a way to be safe and do the job. There's no need for Kara to be back there, but we will need her cousin. Two of them there would be really dangerous.
- Why it can't be me? – Kara asked crossing her arms
- 'Cause I have more experience with the Phantom Zone, cousin – Clark said looking at the others – If you guys can offer some back up, I believe it can be done.
- It will be tricky to take Savitar to Earth 38… we need to figure out how. – Cisco said and then smiled brightly to everyone, slapping the table excitedly – And I just know how!
Cisco told them his plan, while everyone argued about how it was all going to work. They decided they had to try it; the odds were in their favor. It was now or never.
