As soon as Kara got home she told Eliza that she would be at the library if she needed anything. Alex stood in front of the doorway, making it difficult.
"Come on Alex, it's important.. I don't ever ruin your plans when you want to head out," Kara stated. That got a small reaction out of her. She stepped in front of the blonde and leaned closer to her.
"Just be careful Kara. I don't want anything bad to happen and then find out something did when I wasn't around. You're probably going there just to see Lena and not do any school work. I get that you two are close, but her brother and your cousin are in the news everyday. People don't like that she's going to school and I fear that attack today won't be the last one anytime soon. Keep an eye on her, but if she is in danger, do not reveal your true self under any circumstances. Understand?" Alex asked. Kara nodded in acknowledgement and walked out the door. If what Alex said was true, she would have to keep an eye out for Lena no matter what.
She entered the library ten minutes after she had left the house and went into the computer lab quickly to find the last one. It was set up differently than all the others. There was a red screen instead of a blue one, the keyboard was all jagged and the numbers were out of order, and the mouse had a logo that had a weird line in the middle of it with an "L" slanted going through the line. Kara took out the note and read over the numbers and typed them onto the screen. As she typed the numbers they switched into words. The number 9 turned into "Hey" the 6 into "It's" the 3 into "Me" and the 0 into "Kara". After the words appeared the computer screen then had a sentence form. It read: "Is this the statement that you would like to send to Lena Luthor? If so click YES at the bottom left hand corner. If not, click NO at the bottom right hand corner." She clicked yes, and the screen was now loading, almost like it was waiting for a response. Suddenly new numbers appeared on the screen. 8-4-2-5. Those numbers then also turned into words.
"I'll be there soon" was flashing on her screen. Kara was absolutely amazed by what Lena had created. Loads of questions appeared in her mind of how this was even happening. Fascinated with the computer she then looked to the letters on the keyboard. Curious, she typed in the word "Hey" which on the computer screen had "ERROR".
"You can't use the letters. Only numbers will send me messages. That's just so that if anyone who isn't you tries to use this computer, it will let them know that there is something wrong with this one. I'm guessing that since you had already typed the code that you figured out what it meant. I've been working on this device for about a year and a half now. Trying to figure out how to have different codes. As I figure more things out, I upgrade the hard drive and the number translator. With Lex being on the news more frequently I wanted to be able to communicate with you in other ways. Phones get tracked, but this? No one knows about it. But you have questions, so I'll stop geeking out on you," Lena joked.
Kara was staring at her with such awe and admiration that she almost forgot how to even speak. She shook her head to snap out of her trance and stood up taller.
"This is incredible! I mean I knew you were smart, but not like this. This is a whole other level of smart. You've been designing this for a year and a half and it can translate numbers into words? I would ask how you were able to do that, but I'm sure that has a lot of steps and I'd probably fall asleep right away.. I only have two questions, surprisingly. One: How does the librarian not know about this? Two: Do the numbers you gave me only stand for those words?" Kara asked.
Lena walked closer to the blonde, so close that they were a mere inch apart. The blonde held her breath when she leaned over but exhaled when she realized Lena was pointing downward.
"There's a special case I put over the computer to make sure that when the librarian enters she thinks it's a normal computer. However, that doesn't stop the annoying people from coming in here and taking the case off trying to figure out what it does. As for the numbers? No, they stand for other words when different numbers are associated. However many numbers there are, that's how many words there are as well. But just to not annoy the hell out of me, keep the codes short," Lena explained. Kara laughed in response to that but stopped when she realized Lena wasn't joking.
"Okay, but do you have codes that I could use for emergencies? Or what about if something happens and I can't go the library. How will I be able to notify you?" Kara asked.
Lena then reached into her jacket pocket and pulled out a nice looking phone.
"I made this as a backup and here's a list of every code I've programmed so far. I know I said no phones, but this one can't be tracked. When I make new codes I'll give you those as well. Don't let anyone know you have this either. It's our secret and no one else's," Lena stated.
Kara nodded and took the phone and list from her, when someone came into the room.
"Well, it looks like we always seem to run in on each other huh? Here I thought that If I shoved you hard enough you would stop showing your face around places you don't belong. Why don't you Luthor's ever learn? You'll never win against Superman. Just leave here. It would be better for all of us." Lena and Kara both jumped and turned around to see who was talking. Sure enough it was the guy who had attacked earlier that day. The blonde quickly stepped in front of him, ready to protect Lena.
"Kara, stand aside! I don't need a protector from him! I know that you are only looking out for me, but I can handle this on my own," Lena said. A little shocked, the blonde stood where she was staring at Lena, not really understanding. Before she could even ask what she meant, the guy slammed her onto the computer desk and picked up Lena by her throat.
"I thought you said you didn't need a protector.. Maybe you should have gotten one instead of messing with your designs," he snickered. Kara got up from the floor, but didn't have to do much since Lena reached into her back pocket for a taser. When the guy released his grip, he fell to the ground knocked out.
Lena was gasping for air as Kara knelt down beside her.
"And he said I shouldn't have spent time messing with my designs. Well I think it's a good thing I did. He was right about one thing though. I should just leave and get out of here. It's getting worse and worse for me just staying," Lena pointed out. At that, Kara started shaking her head and lifted the raven haired girl's chin. She was staring in her eyes deeply and saw she was about to cry.
"Listen to me. No matter what happens, we'll get through this. I know that right now you feel like nothing will get better, but that isn't true. You have me, Alex, and Eliza. I won't let anything happen to you," Kara promised. That didn't stop Lena from crying though. So the blonde wrapped her arm around her and pulled her closer. Leaning her head on hers.
"You got slammed into a computer desk, Kara. I don't ever want you to get hurt because of me. That's why I think I should go. Maybe not this year, but soon. Otherwise it won't be good for either of us. Just keep in touch with me with the phone for now. I won't go over to your house and we'll only sit together at lunch. No other classes," Lena ordered. Kara sighed in defeat but agreed to her terms.
