Chapter 22: Reunion
Summary:
Lena makes it back to the Loft to find people waiting for her. a unexpected video message clears the air.
Chapter Text
Lena made it to Kara's apartment, she arrived at the door to have it opened by Nia. She smiled and said that she was right on time. Looking at her watch she realised that it was nearly time for the news show. She smiled sadly and looked at her.
"I didn't do it but I will accept anything that comes my way because of this I just needed to see her one last time, to make sure she was okay and give her a gift. She probably won't want it but I have to try"
Eliza moved forward towards Lena and gave her a hug closely followed by Ruby. who also took hold of her, crying and apologizing. Lena took hold of Ruby and hugged her. She smiled softly and kissed her on the head.
"Ruby it is okay, don't worry I am not mad at you any more, where is Kara?."
Ruby smiled and stood back she was still crying but was smiling too, she had not meant to lose it, she didn't know what happened, she was leaving Lena's office to take it to Kara to show her that Lena forgave her, she had bumped into Lillian and her mouth got the better of her, her Mother always said it would get her in trouble, but she couldn't resist. She had not been focused as she ran off and headed to the subway but when she had gotten to Kara's it was gone.
"Kara, Alex, Kelly, Brainy and even Mom, she flew back to help when aunty Kara called, they are all out looking for you"
With that Alex walked through the door with Kelly talking about how Alex had found her but she had run off again, she couldn't stop her, Alex was upset and Kelly was trying to comfort her. Thanks to Alex finding her they knew that Lena was alright, after all Kara had been frantic when she couldn't hear Lena's heart beat any more, they at least had news now something that would give Kara hope, after all no one had had any luck with the News station, that Johnson character had refused the government and even supergirl herself. Kelly spotted Lena who was looking at them both very confused, she nudged Alex and pointed looking up she spotted Lena, and moved over giving her a hug.
"Dam it Luthor what were you thinking? Why did you run from me I would have brought you back here, don't scare us like that, why did you mask your heart?"
Lena was a little confused she had not masked her heart, but she had been gone a brief period of time, clearly time had moved on and her not being her meant no heartbeat, she smiled and hugged Alex back. It wasn't a common occurrence but she reveled in it for a moment. After all once this program aired the whole world would hate her including the person she loved most, they were probably just trying to find her to stop the program.
"I didn't do this Alex, I can't stop it, because of me, this is going to happen, I should have destroyed the information completely not held on to it. I came here to tell Kara I understood why she did it all, then when I saw the promo, I thought it didn't matter, I forgave her but her eyes, she lost her faith in me"
Sam landed on the balcony and sped into the room snatching up Lena from Alex and holding her close. She was so worried about Lena, when Ruby had called to tell her what happened she had flown right to National City she hadn't even thought twice, as much as she didn't think she could face this place Lena had saved her and was her best friend, she needed her. When she couldn't hear her either she thought the worst.
"Damit Lena, you scared me, where have you been?, trust me no one has lost faith in you, we all know who you are."
The door opened and in came, Brainy and J'onn, they were looking at Lena and smiling. Moving aside walking in behind them was Kara, she looked so sad until the moment that her eyes met Lena's the emerald and jade orbs transfixed on the azure Blue as both women came to a halt. The rest of the superfriends watched as the two women stood and stared at each other both seemingly unable to move, as always the loving gazes and longing looks were frozen in both of their fears. Sam nudged Lena, who moved forward a little.
"Kara I am sorry, it is all my fault I didn't do this, but it is my fault, I never would do this to you"
Kara smiled at her but didn't Move, she was frozen, she thought that she would never have Lena back, the lies, and betrayal had hurt her, their argument then her apology that appeared to fall on deaf ears. Then her hopes ignited when she accepted the dinner invitation, but seeing her walk out again after the promo aired, Kara didn't believe it but for a second her fear was there Lena had seen it and left. She apologizes to her, she thought she lost her again, but she was back, Kara was full of so many emotions she just couldn't move.
Brainy held up the Laptop and smiled. There is a call coming in, um I think I should answer it. A Video message cut in on the laptop, there is an image of the back of a chair, and a voice rings out.
"Now really, I head off to washington for a few years and all hell breaks loose, I would say what mess have you gotten in this time but as always, I already know all about it"
The older blonde woman turns in her chair and looks to the Camera, with a smile and takes off her sunglasses.
"Well Lena, a certain, super friend of ours told me about the current situation and how that tyrannical mother of yours was trying to manipulate things. I may not be in charge of CATCO any more, but I am still the Queen of all Media, she was so worried about you, you know how irritating that blonde can be when she is anxious, then when she said it was you that was in trouble, well I knew I had to weigh in, after all Lena, formidable women in this world need to help each other, you helped me, so we are now even. I wish I could be there to celebrate with you but you know me, busy busy, oh that pesky thumb drive, will be with you soon. Now go have fun, chop, chop. Merry christmas. Oh and Lena remember what I said at the signing, women have the courage to be vulnerable"
There were a few cheers as Cats message ended but then everyone looked to Lena.
Chapter Management
Chapter 23: A Job well Done
Summary:
The Loving confession
Notes:
This is the end i hope you all enjoyed the story, it was important to me to stick to the original movie - Frank Capra - I hope that I did you justice.
Chapter Text
Lena bit her lip, she found declarations hard enough without the audience, she looked around at all the expectant face's looking at her. They all knew the truth of how Kara and Lena felt about each other but neither one was able to admit it, Kara because of her secret, and then not being able to forgive herself for hurting the woman she loved, and Lena they knew that she didn't feel lovable, worthy or even accepted. They had both lost so much everyone willed them on.
"I am so thankful to Cat, I never wanted to hurt you or to have you or your family in danger, I love you Kara, I just want you to know that we don't have to be a Super and a Luthor we can just be Kara and Lena"
Lena looked at her pleading with her eyes for her to believe in her that she wouldn't be so cruel, not to her not to the woman she loved. She thought about her feelings towards the woman wishing that she had said something sooner and smiled tentatively, the love was visible in her eyes. J'onn hadn't meant to but Lena's thoughts were very loud and he smiled and as he moved to nudge Kara it was already too late. Seeing the feeling taking over the Emerald and Jade orbs Kara had sped forward to her taking Lena in her arms and Kissing her passionately. Lena's initial shock at the situation found her eyes wide, no hint of the in control CEO on her face. She realised what was happening and her eyes fluttered closed wrapping her arms around Kara and kissing her back just as passionately.
Eliza smiled happily that her daughter was finally with Lena, she knew that Kara had feelings for her, there were soft chuckles and cheers around the room, and Alex kissed Kelly saying that sometimes you just have to kiss the girls you want to kiss. When Kara finally drew back allowing Lena to take a breath she looked around the room at her family blushing and bit her lip.
Everyone was smiling at them, she looked to Lena who had a dazed look on her face, Lena couldn't believe that Kara had just kissed her, she couldn't help the happiness she felt smiling and holding on to Kara, she looked around to see everyone looking at them with the same happy expressions. It was almost as if their lives were not about to come crashing down around their ears.
Lena reached into her bag and took out a small box and handed it to Kara.
"I made this for you, I wanted to show you that with a little effort a super and a luthor can be together as one"
Kara drew her brows together and looked at the box opening it to reveal a small heart on a string. It was made of some kind of crystal and was engraved on each side one side had the El Crest the other side the LCorp symbol, both fitting inside the diamond shape border in the centre of the heart. Kara span the heart and the two symbols combined imbedding the LCorp symbol within the El crest.
Lena looked nervously at Kara, she wasn't sure if this would have been a cultural slight, or a fopar of some description, altering the symbol of her house to include Lena, it was a statement, it was a plea it was a hope, that they could be together, that they could be family, that Kara would understand that what Lena was meaning with the gesture was that she wanted her and Kara to be more than friends. Kara whispered EL-Mayarah, stronger together, Kara smiled and looked at Lena.
Kara's heart was filled with more love than she thought possible, she had dreamed of the day that she would be able to tell Lena the truth, how she felt and hoped that she would love her too. She had dreams of her one day becoming a Luthor-Danvers, as much as Lena hated what came with her name, it was something that Lena had worked hard to rectify it was part of who she was, it was her strength and courage, because it was the constant battle with everything around her that made her, Lena, brilliant, good, fearless. She hoped to add to her but not by taking away the name that she already had and now Lena had done the same only she did it with the heart of Kara, she accepted who she really was and was combining with her.
"I love it Lena, but it wont take any effort to watch this, hanging the heart in the window from her wind chime and stepping back the light from the setting sun caught the crystal and projected the joint symbols on the wall of her apartment. The great thing is that even in the darkest moments, although it isn't visible it is still there. It is then, at moments of darkness, when I have always held you in my heart"
Lena blushed and looked at Kara, smiling softly as she placed her hand on her face and kissed her again sweetly.
"Lets have some music, it's christmas, and it is time to celebrate, Lena is back, Sam is here with us, we have the whole family in one place, there is dinner, presents and wine"
Everyone looked at Eliza so anxious when her girls were threatened, it had all melted away with Cats' message and something about the atmosphere in the room had promoted a carefree feeling that was even affecting her. Brainy went to the Laptop to put on the music as Alex handed out glasses for wine, followed by Kelly who was filling them.
"Not to mention that Kara finally got her girl, even if we did have to scour a city for her"
Lena opened her bag to get the pictures out and there was a picture in a frame in her bag that wasn't there before she started to pull it out. Kara nudged her sister for the comment and Alex in turn bumped the tree setting off a bell on the christmas tree. Kara bounced on the balls of her feel and excitedly squealed out.
"Every time a bell rings an angel gets its wings"
Lena looked at the once broken picture of her and the danvers sister, with a small note written, "Thanks for the wings, Clarence"
Lena smiled at Kara and nodded, happily kissing her temple and looking at her lovingly.
"That's right Kara, adda boy Clarence, thank you"
The group continued to sing and dance, eating and drinking together Kara and Lena cuddled together as always, but somehow very differently on the couch.
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