Kryptonian Nights 23
Deanlu
Supergirl is the property of DC comics and the CW. I am borrowing the characters for a little fun and storytelling. These are about the many facets of love.
Double Dutch
"Supergirl, all's clear. I think we got the last of the little buggers. Why didn't you tell us there were aliens like that?" Alex came back through the comms. Supergirl chuckled at Alex's squeamishness. The DEO had been called in to handle a particularly nasty groups of aliens.A total of twelve were in the group. It wasn't the number though that had Alex weirded out. It was their constant talking in rhyme that had finally drove most of the agents crazy. Heck, even Agent Lopez who was known for her Slam Poetry had finally reached her limit after one delivered a nasty set of rhymes to her. Supergirl had finally gotten the last of the aliens rounded up when she dropped a rather ribald set of rhymes in the aliens own language that had them suddenly stop in appreciation. The agents were mightily impressed as they had quickly snatched up the last of the last few of the little buggers. Now in containment the group were a little more than the DEO had ever encountered. Jonn and Alex would be busy for days working on why they had come to earth.
"Would you have believed me Agent Danvers?" Kara asked still snickering. That's when Kara became distracted with the rhyme she heard floating through the air. She looked toward the ground seeing National City Middle School South below her. There on the playground were a group of girls jumping double dutch.
"No, I wouldn't have believed you Supergirl. Listen, I have to go. Jonn wants to try and sort this out. You know these guys are enough to drive Cadmus crazy." Alex commented to the caped hero. Kara smiled at the thought of that headline: Cadmus Surrenders! Begs Government to Protect Them from Rhyming Aliens. Kara actually snorted in laughter at that thought. "What? What are you laughing at?" Alex's voice came through the comms.
"Nothing, I'll tell you later. Be safe Agent Danvers." Kara called back through the comms.
"You too Supergirl." Alex's response came as Kara flew nearer the middle school. She watched the girls who were jumping. A mixture of ethnicities and races. There was even an alien in their midst with blue skin. They were all jumping double ropes to their chant.
I know something,
But I won't tell.
Three little monkeys,
in a peanut shell.
One can read,
And one can dance,
And one has a hole,
in the seat of his pants!
The ropes were in perfect tempo as the girls ducked in and out of the ropes. Their chanting pulled Supergirl toward them as she watched. One of the girls stumbled causing the ropes to get caught up in their legs. Everything came a screeching halt with laughter filling the play yard. The rope turners changed out with another set and a new rhyme began.
Banana, banana, banana split,
What did you get in arithmetic?
Banana, banana, banana for free,
What did you get in geometry?
The ropes sped up at the end of the rhyme when one of the girls spied Supergirl in the sky. She smiled jerking her head toward the sky as she turned the ropes. The rest of the girls smiled.
Birdie, birdie in the sky,
Why'd ya do that in my eye?
Birdie, birdie in the sky,
Gee, I'm glad that cows don't fly.
Supergirls laughter filled the playground. The girls stopped the ropes and turned to look up where she hovered. Unbeknownst to Supergirl several students had taken out their cell students were taking pictures and filming. Snapchat, Instagram, and tumbler were blowing up right then. One of the braver girls with mahogany dreadlocks waved Supergirl down. "Supergirl, would you like to join us?" She asked as Supergirl landed next to them. Kara looked at the girls and the ropes. Then looked around the playground where the students had started to come toward them.
"What's your name?" Supergirl asked softly. The girl smiled at the hero puffing out her chest a little.
"I'm Latisha." Latisha introduced everyone. "This is Aaliyah, a red headed girl with freckles and a cute giggle nodded. "Here's Kiyoko. She just transferred in from Los Angeles. Her mom said things were getting a little hairy in their neighborhood down there. This is Robbie and 're twins. This is my special friend, Aer-Lata. Don't let her blue skin scare you. She's really sweet and a fast jumper." Latisha proudly boasted about her alien friend.
"Go ahead and start. Let's see what you all are doing." Supergirl answered encouraging the girls to start again. The girls cleared the area having students back up because Supergirl had drawn a crowd of onlookers. The girls reset the rope turners. Robbie and Gertrude became the rope turners. Latisha jumped in as they set the pace.
Had a little sportscar 248 Took it round the coooooooooooorrr (Latisha hopped out of the turning rope, ran around behind Robbie and jumped back in.)
Ner & slammed it on the brakes (Both Robbie and Gertrude stopped turning the rope. Aer-Lata joined Latisha in the center. Both girls bumped their hips together.)
Bumped into a lady, bumped into a man
Bumped into a policeman, man oh man (Robbie and Gertrude picked up the ropes as Latisha and Aer-Lata waited off to the side a moment. Then both jumped in skipping in time."
Policeman caught me
Put me in jail
All I had was ginger ale
Red, hot, chili pepper (Robbie and Gertrude turned the rope faster and faster until Latisha's feet became tangled.)
Laughter erupted across the playground as everyone applauded. Supergirl had gotten the idea now. "Are you ready Supergirl?" Kiyoko asked as she traded out with Robbie. Latisha took Gertrudes place. Kara nodded giggling a little. Latisha and Robbie began turning the ropes.
Supergirl jumped in with perfect timing. The girls let her get use to the cadence. Kiyoto began to chant as the students picked up the rhyme on the playground.
Five little monkeys,
Jumping on the bed.
One fell off,
And bumped his head
Mama called the doctor,
And the doctor said:
"No more monkeys
jumping on the bed!"
Latisha winked at her friend. "Alright girls, let's try S1." Everyone in the group nodded even as the other students looked confused.
Supergirl, Supergirl
Saves the day
Supergirl, Supergirl
Come and play
Supergirl, Supergirl
Bad guys flee
Supergirl, Supergirl
Our hero you be
The whole playground cheered. Then they all picked up the chant as Kara skipped rope, did a quick split, jumped back in rhythm, did a quick flip, and then returned to jumping in rhythm. The ropes came to a stop when the bell rung. A deep groan was heard from the students.
"Hey, don't be sad. I need you all to get your education so we can fix the problems of this world. There's a time for work and there's a time for play. Thank you for letting me play with you all today." The students nodded as Latisha and her group hugged Supergirl.
"Thank you Supergirl for stopping to play today." Latisha said as she received a warm hug.
"Thank you for being brave and asking me." Supergirl responded warmly. "Have a great day." Supergirl lifted off the ground chanting the rhyme they had made about her softly.
Kara headed home touching down on the back patio of their home. Supergirl changed, turned on some tunes, and began making Lasagne for dinner. Alex was coming home with Susan tonight. An hour or two later the sound of a key in the lock turned. In walked Alex and Susan. The sound of 'I want something just like this' by The Chainsmokers played softly in the Industrial Studio apartment. The table was set with a beautiful antipasto salad, red wine, and garlic bread. Kara was in the kitchen pulling the Lasagne out. She set it on the stove to cool for a moment.
"So the chanting aliens got to you, huh?" Alex asked as Susan kissed Supergirl. Kara broke the kiss hugging Susan tightly. She chuckled at Alex's words.
"I take it you saw my playground antics." Kara queried her sister. Susan let Kara go and headed to the bedroom to change. Alex came over to the breakfast counter. Kara poured her a glass of wine.
"Yeah. It's all over social media. Even has other schools beg for you stop by now." Alex hugged her little sister. "You looked good. It's been a long time since I saw you skip rope."
"I don't think speed skipping at the DEO counts as double dutch Alex." Kara said as she moved the lasagne to the table. "Come on, let's eat." Kara ordered as Susan came out of the bedroom area dressed in blue jeans and a Pink Floyd t-shirt. Kara poured wine in both Susan and her glasses as they all sat for an enjoyable evening.
Out in Social Media world the videos and pictures were repeatedly shared across the world. Headlines raged in newspapers of Supergirls stop to encourage National City Middle Schoolers to work hard so they could fix the problems of the world. For six young middle schoolers they knew the day had really been a moment to have fun so life didn't seem so heavy with burdens.