A/N: I was re-watching the Supergirl series and it occurred to me that she's been through a great deal and has some fairly serious issues in her personal, professional and super hero life that she may need to process. Hope you enjoy it, and as always prompts, insights and comments are always welcome!
Chapter 1: The Petition
Clear blue skies always seemed to brighten her spirits. Kara loved to soar above the clouds free from all of the mess her life on Earth had become since she came out as Supergirl. She could tune out her super-hearing and block out the sounds from the earth beneath her, gliding in the warmth of the sun. And yet, this peaceful activity had also come to be a stark reminder of just how lost and alone she was feeling.
"Kara," Alex began when she finally answered her earpiece, "everything ok?" "Yep," Kara sighed before answering Alex, "I'm just enjoying the sunshine and the blue skies. What's up?"
"Can you report to the DEO asap?" Alex replied, "There is something you need to hear." Kara closed her eyes for a brief second, "Sure thing, Alex, I'm on my way." What now? Kara wondered to herself as she made her way to the DEO facility. Can't I just have 10 minutes to myself? After all I've been through and what I've done for this planet I should be able to just enjoy a moment of peace and quiet. Anger began to well up inside of her as she picked up speed. Maybe Alex was right and coming out as Supergirl was a bad idea. Life had been going along pretty smoothly until she'd had to save Alex's life, not that she regretted doing it, but it really had changed everything.
When Supergirl entered the DEO she made her way to the main control area trying to find Alex. "Ma'am," Agent Vasquez greeted her with a smile, "Agent Danvers and Director Henshaw have asked me to send you to meet them in the director's office." Kara smiled at her, "Thanks, Vasquez." When she entered Director Henshaw's office she noticed Hank sitting behind his desk with Alex seated in a chair in front of him. Alex jumped to her feet when Kara entered the room and gave her sister a huge hug. "Sorry to take you away from enjoying yourself, but something has happened that you need to know about." Alex let go of the hug and turned to take her seat as the director pointed to another chair for Kara to sit in.
Leaning forward on his desk he handed Kara a sheet of paper for her to read. Kara looked at Alex before she turned her attention to the document. Shock, confusion, anger and sadness all flooded across Kara's face the further she read. "It's a petition from some of the people of National City regarding Supergirl," Director Henshaw began. "It seems that there are some who are still afraid of you and are petitioning the government to ban you from within the city limits."
Kara lifted her head and looked at them both with shock and sadness covering her face. What have I done to deserve this? She thought to herself. Didn't I just risk my life to save not only the people of National City but this entire planet? "I don't know what to say," Kara replied to Hank as she threw the paper back onto his desk. "I get why they're afraid especially after the Red K incident, but I guess I'd hoped that risking my life for them would've earned me a little forgiveness and acceptance." Kara could feel the anger and the pain welling up inside her. She just hung her head, trying to fight back tears - tear of anger and sadness.
"We're going to fight this crap," was Alex's reply as she reached over to grab her sisters hand, "I can guess who's behind it, the one person who hates you the most in National City, Max Lord." Supergirl just left her head hanging down as she listened to Alex. Really? Max Lord? I thought I'd finally won him over by saving his sorry ass from Myriad. Some people are just so ungrateful. "Whatever, Alex," Kara began as she lifted her head. "I'm not going to fight to try to be a part of a group of people who obviously don't want me around." Kara rose from her chair, releasing Alex's hand as she stood up, "Listen, I've got to get to work, I'll see you later Alex." Before either of them could protest using her super-speed she was gone.
With tears in her eyes Alex looked up at Hank and said, "Sir, I'm going to talk to Max about this and see if he's behind it or not. I can't believe that this is happening to her after all she sacrificed for this city and the entire world." Hank took a deep breath, "I'm as shocked and saddened about this as you are agent, let's make sure we're doing everything we can to defeat this petition for Kara's sake. She needs to know that there are a lot more people who love and respect her than fear her."