Kara didn't wait for permission. A quick perk on Adam's cheek and she was already outside, flying just a few blocks away. Soon, she was at Lord Technologies. A squad of DEO agents was already on site. She quickly saw Alex trying to bring down an ugly looking beast. It was some kind on andromorphic reptile with a long tail. Kara heard Hank give his orders in her earpiece.

"A van is going away. Bring it back!" he commanded to a few agents. "Supergirl, we could need some help here."

Without hesitation, the young hero faced the alien just after he sent an agent crashing against a wall. Supergirl threw a punch right in the face and hit her target just like she wanted. However, she didn't put all of her strength in it and now, the reptile was angrier than ever. What struck Kara the most was that the alien didn't seem to think. It fought like a wild animal. Kara used her super-speed to settle behind the rogue alien but just as she tried to lend an other powerful punch on the back of his head, the strong tail swooped her legs and she fell in a thud, gasping from surprise. Before the kryptonian had the time to stand up again, she felt herself being dragged on the floor. The creature had grabbed her red cape with his claws. Kara decided to fly so she could escape but as she was two meters in the air, the alien threw her, sending her crashing through the ceiling.

"Supergirl!" Alex shouted seeing her little sister being thrown aroud like a ragdoll.

With rage and determination, the agent lunched herself to the beast, gun ready, accompanied by an other agent. While the man in the black mask shot the alien and apparently doing no real harm, Alex ran out of ammo. The reptile struck the agent, knocking him out cold. The woman wouldn't retreat so she decided to take the alien in a close combat. She did lend a few punches but Alex quickly lost the fight as sharp claws made contact with her right arm. Just as the woman fell to the ground in a cry of pain, Supergirl came back through the roof using her freeze-breath. The cold wasn't a match for the reptile and the alien tried to avoid it by taking a corner as a refuge. The creature backed down in a sharp cry. Then, it was simple for Supergirl to knock him out with a well placed punch.

Panting, Kara looked at her opponent for a second before running toward her sister. Alex was sitting on the ground, holding her arm and with a pained expression on her face.

"Are you hurt?" Kara asked, helping her sister up

"Yes." Alex breathed out. "But I'm fine." she added, getting slowly used to the pain

"Let me see." the young hero demanded as she saw blood leaking from under Alex's hand.

Alex knew Kara needed to see so she reluctantly removed her hand, taking the occasion to take a look herself. She had four parallele lacerations on her shoulder. Not to deep but just enough to make a certain amout of blood staining her shirt.

"Nothing serious I hope." Maxwell Lord said as he approached the two sisters, his own gun in hand

"I'll live." Alex answered dryly

"Glad to hear it." Max said with a smirk

"Do you know who attacked your facility?" Hank asked, joining them and taking a look at Alex's wound at the same time

"Unfortunately, no. But if your pet alien had arrived sooner, we might have learned that." he said with desdain, staring briely at Kara who had been standing protectively beside her sister.

The comment made the young woman glare at the scientist, pulling her best threatening face. Decidedly, this man knew how to push her buttons.

"A team of five men, highly trained, got through security with the help of mister snake over here and stole some of my tech." Max explained

"They got away." Hank stated, angry and disappointed

"What did they steal?" Alex asked before Max could make a comment

"Nothing of a threat, really. Just some hight tech radio and communication device." the scientist replied.

A silence of reflexion settled.

"I wish I could say you did a good job but once again I'll have to keep dreaming." Max started sharply. "So now I'll make an other wish and request that you and your men in black get out of my facility." he finished with a glare before he went helping his scientist to clear the room.

SSSSSSSS

An hour later, Kara was in the med bay, standing next to her sister. Alex was sitting on a stool while Doctor Hamilton was fixing her shoulder.

"You're lucky. The cuts aren't too deep. It will heal quickly." she assured

"That's all I wanted to hear." Alex smiled before wincing when the doctor put a bandage on the wound

"Are you ok?" Kara asked as soon as Hamilton left the room, worried

"I'm fine, Kara." the agent started before seeing Hank enter the room. Following his concerned look, she felt the need to add. "Just a scratch, sir."

"Good." the director said, relieved

"So... Why attacking Lord to steal communication tech?" Kara asked first

"Corporate espionage?" Alex guessed

"That would explain the lack of markings on the van but not the use of lethal force and even less the use of an alien." Hank countered

"Could be for black market, selling it to the biggest offer. Or worst." the agent said, thinking about some evil corporation

"Whoever these men work for, it's not good. They have access to aliens and to enough fire power to breach Lord's security." Hank stated, clearly afraid of who they were facing

"Speacking of the alien. Why did they use it and then left it on site? Why abandon their asset?" Kara wondered

"They left it as a distraction so we would focus on the alien rather than on them." Alex answered

"Yeah... And it worked." Hank started, crossing his arms in frustration. "We have to be careful. We don't know who we are facing and God knows what they could have access to."

"We could start by doing research on the alien." Alex proposed

"Vasquez is already on it. No, I want you out of this base and in your bed." he ordered, pointing a finger to Alex and amusing Kara

"I'll bring her home." the young woman said, smiling

SSSSSSSSS

Around twenty minutes later, Kara was back in her apartment. Alex was safe and sleeping and all she had to do was get to sleep herself for the rest of the night. It was already past five in the morning and she had only an hour left of tranquility. The sun was starting to show his first ray of light. So, without further reflexion, Kara changed and lied carefully on her bed, trying not to wake Adam. But as soon as the young woman closed her eyes, she felt an arm wrapping around her waist.

"You're ok?" a sleepy voice asked, muffled by the pillow under Adam's head

"I'm fine. You can sleep now." Kara softly answered, carassing the man's hair

"Good."

The young woman smiled softly as Adam took part of the entire exchange eyes closed. She took in the adorable sight in front of her before closing her eyes and finally going back to sleep.

SSSSSSSSS

"Good morning." Kara smiled when she saw Adam walking in the kitchen still sleepy, scratching his hair with a yawn

"Hum." was his only response.

Kara was already dressed and was about to leave for work. The young woman giggled at the sight and closed the space between them to give him a morning kiss.

"So... What happened last night?" Adam asked, pouring himself some coffee

"You know I can't really talk about it, right?"

"So it was alien buisness and not a city public attack." the man concluded

"A bit of both actually." Kara confirmed, picking up her purse. "I have to go. See you tomorrow?"

"Yes." Adam said before kissing her goodbye. "Tomorrow night, restaurant."

"Perfect!" the woman cheered before finally leaving.

SSSSSSSSS

The next day went on rather quickly. It was quite an usual day. Even boring if Kara could be honest with herself. And so she didn't have to stay late at work tonight. Even Cat was leaving early and the sun was still high in the sky. As Kara was returning from to her desk, she found Winn and James talking over the IT's desk. The two men were already ready to leave.

"Hey you're ready for game night?" Winn asked. "Because I should warn you guys. I trained a lot for tonight." he added, bragging

"Oh just you wait. Super Mario is my game." Kara chuckled, packing

"Maybe you'll have chance at winning this time. We all know this is the only video game you know." Winn continued, earning a fake glare of anger from Kara

"Wow. You two are just adorable." James, who had stayed quiet and enjoyed himself so far, started arms crossed. "I will crush you both." he added with a deep villain cliché voice.

The three laughed a bit as they started to walk toward the elevator.

"I guess tonight is going to be pretty tight." Kara concluded

SSSSSSSSS

A few minutes later, the group of friends were sitting on Kara's couch, controlers in hand and pizzas ready. The game was about to start and Kara was eating the last slice of the first pizza.

"Adam isn't coming?" James guessed

"No, he's working tonight." Kara shrugged

"Does he ever stop?" Winn exclaimed.

The question threw a cold atmosphere in the room. James knew that Kara wished she could see her boyfriend more often. Hell, she wished she could be with him every night and every lunch. She didn't have to tell James for him to understand. After all, he knew the feeling. The photograph knew he had feelings for the young woman but she was happy with Adam and he was with Lucy so things were simple. Or were they?

Anyway, James threw a look full of thoughts at Winn who seemed surprised at first but quickly understood his mistake. The young man blushed lightly and try to apologise but Kara was too fast.

"I know. Now, can we get back to the game please?"

An other silence. The two men turned toward the TV and let their friend choose Mario. After that awkward moment, the game started and Kara's face seemed to lighten.

"I'm gonna beat you so bad." she bragged with a smile.

SSSSSSSSS

A few hours later, around nine, cheers could be heard from the street below.

"Ha! Did you feel that? That was the feeling of dust in your mouth!" Winn exclaimed, throwing his arms in the air in victory.

Kara and James were pouting, sighing heavily as they put their controlers on the coffee table.

"Do I have to remind you that I won the first six rounds?" Kara said determinded to take some victory

"You speak the truth, Danvers." Winn started, finally sitting down. "But I won the next five and with this one... I'm afraid it's a draw." the man added dramatically as if he was in a tragedy

"James, what are you saying to that? What's your score?" Kara demanded playfully

"Two." James mumbled, barely audible

"What? I didn't hear you." the young woman pressed, earning a glare because James fairly knew that she did hear him

"I won two." he said louder with a pout

"Na...It's ok, big man." Winn said, patting his shoulder. "You'll be better next time."

Winn and Kara laughed one last time, quickly joined by James eventually. The three finished the last pizza, talking about nothing and everything.

"Sorry guys, but I have to patrol tonight." Kara reluctently stated, standing up

"Ok Supergirl. Go save lives."

And a minute later, Supergirl was flying around National City's sky. Kara liked the ambiance of the summer sun. It was warm and welcoming. A scream pulled her out of her thoughts. Kara's face changed into saving mode as she concentrated on the sound. She flew for a few seconds before finding a man, clenching for his life to the edge of a roof. He seemed terrified.

"Help!" the man yelled with sore voice

It was easy for Kara to lift the man, slipping her hands under his armpits. He stopped screaming the second he felt those strong hands and, eyes wide open, the man was now panting from fear. Kara gently made him land on the roof. The man bent over and rested his hands on his knees to catch his breath. Kara stayed by his side and after a few seconds, he straightened and looked at her with all his thankfullness.

"Thank you, Supergirl. You saved my life."

"No problem." Kara nodded.

The young woman took a second to detail the man in front of her. He was wearing dirty dungarees and had suit on the end of his fingers.

"May I ask you how you ended up hanging from that roof top?" she finally asked

"I was working, reparing the old ventilation system. And I slipped." the man answered, pointing the vent near the edge. "Actually, would you mind getting my tool box for me. It fell with me."

"Sure." Kara said with a smile.

The young hero bent over the edge and saw the red box on the street below. The building wasn't very high so with a little luck, it wouldn't be too damaged. Kara landed next to the box and as soon as she approached it, she felt weird and disoriented. Slightly dizzy even. And one second later, she didn't even know why she was here anymore. So she looked around her, confused, before taking off and going back to her apartment under the look of the man she had just saved.

"She took the bait." was said into a phone.

AN: Thanks for all the reviews! It makes me so happy

I don't know about you but I find this chapter a little slow. But I wanted Kara to have a moment with James and Winn so what better way than Game night? I hope you appreciate the little action scene at the begining. It kinda starts the mystery.

Again, an other cliffhanger! Don't forget to tell me what you thought about this chapter and don't hesitate if you have any ideas of what to do next. I have my plot already in my head but I can squeeze some of your recommandation ;)

Next, things get serious and Kara starts to react to the exposure to red kryptonite. What will be the effects on Kara's relationships?