Chapter 2: Tempest Strikes
One month later…
TEMPEST STRIKES, Again
Kara smiled as she read the story, the armored heroine had been handling all sorts of crimes in National City and Kara seemed to be getting the byline on every store. Hell, she had gotten the first picture, completely by dumb luck, cause she had been at the bank when those idiots had tried to rob the bank. She had been stuck in a crowd of people, unable to change, and Tempest had blown in and stopped the robbery. Kara had been lucky enough to snap a picture with her phone and Cat had made sure it made the front page, along with Kara's story about the robbery. The latest story was about a fire downtown, which she had been unable to get to because of a couple of aliens, but Tempest had jumped in and stopped it. Her technology was amazing, her armor seemed to be capable of protecting her from anything and her weapons were all non lethal, which Kara could definitely appreciate. The biggest problem, is now Snapper and Cat wanted her to find out all she could about the new heroine. She didn't even know where to start.
Texting
'Lee, can I come by your office tomorrow afternoon?'
'Kara, you never have to ask, is everything okay?'
'This isn't just personal Lee, I need some help with a story.'
'Is this about Tempest?'
'Yes, I'm sorry, I need your technical know how.'
'Kara I'm honored, not upset.'
'Are you sure?'
'Of course Kara, come by around 9ish, we can have breakfast and I will answer any questions I can.'
'Thanks Lee, I appreciate it.'
'You're welcome Kar, see you tomorrow.'
Kara smiled and set her phone down, thank goodness Lena understood. She needed to share something anyway, she needed to tell Lena the truth, she needed to let her know everything. In her office, Lena was thinking the same exact thoughts.
Later that evening…
"Kara", CADMUS in in town, they are currently attacking an Alien shelter on the south side of town.
"I'm on my way Winn."
Kara sped towards the shelter. It was surrounded by CADMUS troops armed to the teeth. She wasn't sure if she could take them all without someone getting hurt.
"Kara, you have company coming from the North, looks like Tempest is on her way."
"DEO is on their way in as well, they will be there in 10 minutes."
"Thanks Winn."
Kara started by checking locations, making sure she wasn't missing anyone. She did a full perimeter check and started taking out the guards from the out perimeter first. Tempest was busy as well, as she took out long range shooters. Tempest settle beside Kara, "What's our next step Supergirl?"
"We need to take out the guards closest to windows and doors first, make sure the aliens in that building are safe. Are you okay with that?"
"Why wouldn't I be?"
"Well your armor is impenetrable to my vision, so I am pretty sure you are human."
"So you scanned me?"
"I stopped at your feet, you obviously want to protect your identity, so I am honoring that.", Kara responded, "Now we can talk after this if that is okay, let's stop those people now."
"Agreed", Tempest growled, "Let's get them."
Kara and Tempest were making quick work of the guards, when the DEO arrived. The CADMUS troops decided to turn tail and run. But first they wanted to take a shot at Supergirl. They waited til her back was turned and aimed a Kryptonite rifle at her. The shooter lined the shot up and while Supergirl was engaged, took the shot.
Tempest saw the shot, "Supergirl!", she screamed. She fired her rockets and blasted towards the unsuspecting super heroine. Kara turned towards the scream, just as Tempest pushed her out of the way and took the impact of the round on her left side. She grunted, but her armor healed itself around her.
"Tempest, are you okay?"
"Yes, I'm fine, probably gonna bruise."
"Thank you, I owe you my life."
"Nonsense, you are Supergirl."
"That doesn't stop me from getting hurt?"
"Are you always so modest?"
"It's not modesty, it's true, CADMUS has weapons that can hurt me, they've done it to me several times. They actually got me so bad a few months ago, I thought for sure I was gone."
"Well if you ever need help, I am here Supergirl."
"Same here Tempest."
The two superheroines shook hands and flew off in separate directions.