Chapter 9: Confessions
Night…
(Scene: Kendrix' and Elizabeth's Apartment, Terra Venture City, Mirinoi/Elizabeth's POV)
I suddenly woke from my sleep when I heard a thud coming from the sitting room. I threw the bed quilt off of me and forced myself off the bed. I reached into my bedside drawer and pulled out a handgun. Don't ask, I keep it for emergencies. Mike seemed insistent that I keep something as some form of self-defence. I quietly exited my room, keeping the weapon held up, my finger on the trigger ready to pull. I should've brought some form of light with me.
There was then a rattling sound. If some thief got lucky entering my and Kendrix' apartment, he sadly bit off more than he can chew. Turning the corner, the shadowy figure was coming the same direction and we both screamed. I dropped my gun out of shock, my adrenaline running high.
"Good Rao!" Shrieked a familiar voice. There's only, one person in the world who makes references to an alien God, the Kryptonian god of the Sun. It was Kendrix, she's back from Earth! My hand found the light switch and flicked it. The whole area was illuminated, Kendrix was standing before me in her PJs. She must've changed as soon as she landed. So that what the rattling was.
"Kendrix you're back!" I locked my baby sister in a hug, which she embraced.
"Thanks for the welcome." I could sense a little sarcasm. She's referring to being greeted at gun point. I laughed sheepishly.
"Sorry. I thought it was a thief.",
"Eliza, you should know better, if you fired, I'm bulletproof.",
"That I know. Tell me about your adventures in National City!",
"Can it wait till tomorrow?" She let out a yawn. "I really need to sleep. Flying from Earth and back is tiring." I nodded,
"Alright. Sweet dreams little sis." Kendrix smiled, then retreated to her room and so did I. I picked up my handgun and went to sleep.
Next Day…
(Scene: Kendrix' and Elizabeth's Apartment, Terra Venture City, Mirinoi/Kendrix' POV)
I was awoken by the rays of the sun, seeping through the blinds of my bedroom. I pulled myself up, left the room and headed the sitting room/kitchen. I found Eliza already up and making breakfast for just the two of us. I could smell bacon, sausages, white pudding and tomato. Great! Eliza served the food and set it on the table. We began to eat.
"What happened while I was gone?" I asked,
"Well, consider yourself lucky, crime has been quiet during your absence." Said Eliza,
"Good to know. The others?",
"Are all ready to strangle you with rope infused with Kryptonite because you haven't called any of them." I shuddered at the thought. I was meant to call them, but things got in the way and all the drama that happened during my stay in National City.
"How's Leo and Ginger?" It still pained me to mention them. It just reminds me that I could never be like them. Eliza put down her fork and knife.
"Things have been… a little bit icy between them. I'm sensing break-up.",
"Moving on. You?",
"Things are stable with myself and Mike." She simply replied. I spit my coffee out.
"Wait! Wait! Wait! You and mike are a thing now!?",
"Yup. We started going out two days after you left." Aw how cute!
"Kendrix, this is your chance to make your move on Leo." My sister's voice grew serious. She's known about my suppressed crush on the former Red Ranger ever since he ran into me back before Terra Venture launched.
"I don't want to be the rebound girl!" I exclaimed,
"There's nothing wrong that! Leo came by one night and told me his problems with Ginger. He admitted he is in absolute love with you, not because you're Supergirl, but for who you are. He doesn't care you're an alien.",
"Good to know." Can I really be with Leo? He knows my identity. If my enemies find out about him, they'll use him as leverage to get me to comply. Mike and Leo told me they lost their parents at a young age. I can't put Leo in that position, Mike can't lose his little brother because of me. Kara's and Kal-El's words echoed in my head:
"We all have moments we want to fall in love, but sometimes, it's too dangerous.",
"There were times I had to push Lois away." Guess I have no choice. I'll have to push Leo away for his own safety. I don't want to be the one who puts a neon sign on him saying:
"Come get me! I'm Supergirl's boyfriend!" I looked at my sister,
"Hey sis, could you get Leo to meet me at the park?",
"Yeah. Why?" She questioned, although I can see a small smirk. If only she knew my true intention.
"Get him to meet me there for 11:00 am." And I left to get ready.
(Elizabeth's POV)
I watched as Kendrix left to get changed. I was smirking behind my back. Finally! Those two are going to confess to each other! I always hated Ginger, she was always clingy and bitchy. Hell! She had the nerve to bad talk my little sister! Mike had to drag me away before I get dragged off my security for assault and causing harm. That would be a tale to tell and an earful of scolding by Kendrix.
I reached for my phone and began texting Leo, while Kendrix was getting changed. I sent Leo a text and her answered.
"Sure! I'll meet Kendrix at the park. Listen, I broke up with Ginger last night. Any advice with your sister?",
"Just be yourself, like you always were. You'll be fine Leo. Kendrix is madly in love with you.",
"Thanks Eliza. You're the best.",
"No problem Lion Boy."
Twenty minutes, Kendrix walked out dressed in her light blue jeans, yellow short-sleeved shirt and her red jacket. She's never going to let go of the primary colours. I checked the clock. It read 10:30.
"Get going sis, I ain't holding you up." My baby sister laughed,
"I better get going then.",
"Keni, you can Super Speed to the park in five seconds." I retorted,
"No fun. I want time to gather my thoughts." Kendrix headed for the door.
"Good luck!" I smiled. Those two are definitely an item!
"Thanks." And she left.
(Scene: Park, Terra Venture City, Mirinoi/Kendrix' POV)
I strolled down the path, keeping an eye out for Leo. He can't be far and usually, Leo has his moments when he is punctual. Another five minutes, of walking, I found Leo on the small bridge. He was waiting for me. I began making my way to him. I eventually reached him. Leo lifted his head, seeing me, he gave me his cute infectious smile. His brown eyes were sparkling with life. One thing I noted: he had a bouquet of roses in his hand. Oh no! This is going to complicate things!
"Keep calm Kendrix!" I composed myself and approached Leo.
"Hey Keni!" We hugged for a few seconds.
"Listen, I'm sorry about Ginger." Leo shook his head,
"It doesn't matter. We weren't right for each other." He said solemnly. "But now… Kendrix, ever since I ran into you, I fell in love.",
"Leo-" But he didn't let me finish.
"I was in love with you for a very long time and I can't wait any longer. I cannot suppress my feelings any longer! Kendrix, I love you." I felt a small tear shed and slide down my face. Here comes the crushing news, but it's to keep him safe.
"Leo, I love you too. But… if I say this, can we still be friends?",
"Of course!",
"I can't be with you Leo. I can't be your girlfriend." Leo's face fell, like his world came crashing down on him.
"Excuse me?",
"I can't be yours Leo. It's… you know who I am. Who I really am. It's too dangerous!",
"I'll risk a relationship with you just so I can be in your life!" He was getting agitated. I could feel it. He wasn't predicting rejection.
"See the bigger picture Leo! I would end up making many enemies as Supergirl!" My voice lowered upon saying that. "If they know you're close to me, they will not hesitate to use or kill you!",
"Let them try!" He growled. The former ranger was on the verge of tears.
"Your Galaxy powers won't be enough! I know Ginger broke your heart. I'm sorry to do it a second time. I can't do this Leo. It's for own safety. Distance yourself from me. Goodbye Leo." My head turned seeing TV Security driving down the street. Trouble.
"Go get'em Supergirl." Leo choked. Before running off, I whispered.
"I'm sorry and I do love you." I rushed off.
(Leo's POV)
I leaned on the wooden rail of the bridge. I can't believe Kendrix rejected me. Unlike a typical rejection, her's was more of fear and worry. She calls herself a threat to my safety and she thinks distance will do anything!? Maybe to some degree or in her case as a superhero, it may work. Her enemies will look over me, her friends and sister without a second glance.
Kendrix made some valid points. I do know her secret, being any closer to her will give the enemies clues. They'll use me as leverage, but I'd sacrifice myself for her. I may not be able to fly, stop a bullet, lift a bus or melt anything but hell! I can defend myself!
"Just give her time. She'll come round." I thought, with some hope. I'm not giving up on her, but I threw the bouquet of roses into the lake. I watched as the roses sank to the bottom of the loch. Roses have a double meaning. They are a symbol for love, yet the thorns signify hurt. And I got the rose's thorns. I sighed sadly and walked away, leaving the park.
(Scene: Terra Venture City Bank, Terra Venture City, Mirinoi/Kendrix' POV)
I quickly sped towards the crime scene. I could see glass windows on the roof of the bank. I could use that to my advantage, give the bank robbers the element of surprise. Flying to the skylights, I dropped down without warning. All the robbers turned in an instant, pausing their current actions. People who were forced on the floor didn't dare look up in case one their guards fired.
"Let the people go and surrender. There's no need to fight." I said to them. The robbers just raised their handguns and SMGs.
"We ain't surrendering! Shoot the red-caped bitch!" I sighed, when will they ever learn? They all fired upon me. I dodged a couple bullets, but some met their target, only to bounce off me like a they were made of marble. I sped towards the first man, disarming him, then knocking him unconscious.
Two more attempted to subdue me. One guy moved in for a fist, while the other took out a knife. I caught the fist to my right, moved the masked man in such a way that I flung him into his friend before the knife even made contact with me. Out of fear and what I was capable of, the other three men dropped their stuff and ran, leaving behind their leader and exited, more than likely running into the waiting police squadron outside.
"Cowards." The leader muttered. I wasn't in the mood to have a proper fight with him. He charged me, so I just used my Super Breath, or Arctic Breath my brother calls it, to freeze the six foot man from the waist down. Security entered, to find the other robbers unconscious and the other encased in ice.
"They're all yours boys." I said to them,
"Thanks Supergirl!" I nodded. I exited the building and flew off back to the apartment I share with Eliza.
(Scene: Kendrix' and Elizabeth's Apartment, Terra Venture City, Mirinoi/Kendrix' POV)
I landed into the apartment. I took off my boots and my cape, then slipped my jeans and a loose shirt over the Kryptonian armour. I found Eliza sitting down watching TV. The news of the thwarted bank robbery was already making the screens.
"Another attempted bank robbery was intercepted and stopped by the city's hero: Supergirl! Many of the witnesses say that she took on the men without effort and claim she is unbeatable!" Unbeatable. If only they knew the truth. I'm not a god, I'm not immortal. Yes I age, so does Kara and Kal-El, but for some strange reason, our ageing process is slower. Yes, we grow at the same rate of a human, but in terms of age, it's too complicated to explain. I threw myself on the couch next to Eliza and I sighed. My sister broke the silence between us.
"Apart from your intervention of the robbery, how did things go with you and Leo?" I sighed in defeat, I can lie to her. I broke Leo's heart, he said we can still be friends but that is as far as I'll go. I have to keep him and the others safe. I looked at Eliza sadly.
"I… I re… I rejected him." I said in a pained voice. Eliza's eyes widened.
"What! Why! The poor boy has been crushing over you for ages!",
"I did it to keep him safe! It's too dangerous for him to be any closer to me.",
"But isn't it dangerous for me!? I'm your sister!" Eliza argued,
"I know! But my enemies wouldn't think twice that you're my sister! Me having a relationship is the first thing they'll jump to! I thought my life would make sense, from the moment I revealed myself. Used my powers properly for the first time in years!" I voice became a little shaky. "But I was wrong. I'm even more confused than I already am. It was true when I saw Leo and Ginger together, now you and Mike. Is their anyone else I should know about?",
"There's Damon and Maya. Kai met Hannah and are together also.",
"This is what I mean. I realised, ever since I became Supergirl, I threw my somewhat normal life out the window. I now know, I can never have what you guys have. It's love. Someone who'll see me for me!",
"It is Leo Keni!" Eliza said in a raised voice.
"Don't you understand!? It's too dangerous! How can Leo and I maintain a healthy relationship if I'm disappearing everyday without warning. There isn't a day out there will give Suepergirl a break. Enemies won't rest, neither will I. The worst that can happen in my superhero career is either watching someone die for me or them dying and I can't stop them! The sooner Leo learns that, the better." Leo has to understand.
"Now you're being selfish." My sister growled,
"I'm being logical. Because all you guys know who I am, I have to make sacrifices to keep you all safe. For Leo, I had to reject his proclaimed love for me to keep him safe." I turned away Eliza.
"I'm sorry for breaking your heart Leo. It was necessary." Though, the hidden truth is: I already lost so much. I can't lose people I love and hold dear. I would never be able to forgive myself if I let Leo die. One day, when all this dies down, maybe I can be with him, because I know myself, Leo is waiting for the day he can be with me. Right now, my life is too dangerous.
My life Supergirl has only begun.