Kryptonian Nights 31
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.
Rain
Kara walked in the rain. The sound of thunder echoing through the sky even as people scuttled along seeking shelter. The dark sky flashed with lightening of an autumn thunderstorm. The warm inviting light from storefronts and restaurants gave the young hero no solace. Her heart was heavy tonight. The day had been long.
It had started out well enough. A morning box of crullers sitting on her counter with her favorite coffee left by Alex. A card of thank you for being in time to save two of Alex's Beta squad members two days ago. A run in with a several Rhinorians over of all things shoes at a local sports store. The Rhinorians were muscular, bulky aliens with a special horn in the center of their forehead. Not the thin horn like a unicorn, but a thick wide horn centered on a hard, smushed in face. The Rhinorians weren't really bothering anyone. They were just looking for some Converse to go with their look.
Her arrival at CATCO had been the moment of the downturn of the day. Upon arrival she had been called into a meeting over information in one of her stories. James had wanted to know the identity of the informant on her story over Guardians recent action. Kara had asked why? James had stated that they were being threatened with a lawsuit. He wanted to judge the validity of the informant. Kara had looked at him curiously. She had refused. When he asked her again she had refused again. He had then placed her on a one week sabbatical until she told him the name of the informant. Kara had stood up and walked straight down to human resources. Kara had informed them of James actions. She had then filed a complaint against James citing a conflict of interest. After all he had outed himself as Guardian. She had then left bumping into Lena on the way out. Lena had taken one look at Kara, stepped forward and hugged her. "It will be alright." Lena had said without further ado. Kara had nodded, squeezed Lena tightly, and then broke away heading out the door.
A text from Brainy letting her know that she was needed at the corner of Commons and Second street bridge for a accident between an 18 wheeler and a transport bus. Kara arrived assisting with helping emergency services free and remove people. The rain drove hard the entire time soaking the emergency services around her. Her hair fell flat against her head plastered there. Her cape hanging lethargically from the wetness as she worked. She carefully removed the bus to a wreckers platform. After that, she helped remove the eighteen wheeler separating the cab from the main trailer. Once done, she watched from the side as the coroners transport removes two bodies. She knew it wasn't her fault. She knew there wasn't anything she could have done, but it doesn't matter. Her heart always feels the loss.
When she had went over to speak to the officer a woman had run up yelling at her that she should have been there.
"Where were you? Why weren't you here?" The woman pushed into the Super her finger stabbing into her chest. "You could have saved them. What good are your powers if you can't save them."
"M'am. If you…" Supergirl began. The woman slapped Supergirl. The crowd around them gasped in shock. Kara held herself together letting the woman rip her apart.
"You're nothing but a fraud. You don't care about us humans. You chose who to save and when to save them. You act like a GOD. You are no God." The woman screamed as those around her shrunk back. "You aren't even human!" She sneered with barely disguised hate and disgust." In Kara's mind she should have been there when it happened. If she hadn't been late then no one would have died. One of the officers had moved the woman away talking with her quietly. Supergirl had watched for a moment before turning away into the rain. Television crews were nearby having caught it all. The officer she was talking to, Officer Terrance, placed a hand on her shoulder.
"It's not your fault. You know as well as I do that it's just grief speaking. We can only do so much. We aren't Gods Supergirl. No matter if people think we're Gods." Supergirl nodded, but words from a certain CEO echoed in her mind along with the citizens now. Kara didn't realize that James and Lena were watching the live feed from CATCO. The CEO feeling very guilty for her previous words to the Kryptonian. Nor did she realize Alex and the DEO were watching. Kara looked up into the rain allowing the cold deluge to clear the tears from her face before turning once more to the officer.
"Thank you. I'll be off now if you are no longer in need of me." Officer Terrence nodded. Supergirl nodded and took off into the sky only to have a bolt of lightning strike her at that moment sending her into a nearby hillside. Supergirl laid there for a long time not moving as the world faded in and out. She finally rolled her body to the side trying to get the pins and needle feeling to go away. All this was caught on the broadcast cameras. "This is just not my day." She groaned as she attempted to move. She sat up shaking her head as she waited for her vision to clear. Lightning crackled across the sky as thunder rolled echoing off the hills. Finally, feeling came back into her limbs. She decided using her super speed running might be better than flying right now. She made it back to National City Park after changing nearby. She walked in the rain. No umbrella. No coat. Feeling terribly mortal, but still Super. Her body hummed from the lightning strike. She ached in her heart from the emotional battles. She ached physically from the lightning strike.
Kara Danvers sat on a bench in the park staring into space trying to decide if it was worth it. Was it really worth being Supergirl and continuing the fight for earth, citizens, against her friends? God, the day had been so bad. All she wanted to do was go home, wrap up in blankets, eat a ton of junk food, and hide from the world. She never noticed when the warm body sat next to her. She did feel though when an arm wrapped around her pulling her into their side and a large umbrella covered her. Her sisters head rested against her own. Alex Danvers waited...patiently for the words from her sister. She waited for Kara's heart to form words in her brain so her mouth could speak of the sadness. Kara sat though saying nothing. Her sister patiently at her side. They didn't notice the new person who came and sat on the other side of Kara. Their umbrella now shading her other side even as tears ran down her face. Lena Luthor, who knew her friends secret now, sat and waited with both Danvers girls. Alex and Lena waited for Kara.
"You know when I came to earth I had hope that one day this would be worth it. I would be accepted. People would appreciate me. I don't think that will ever happen. I think my life has become as difficult as the labors of Hercules." Kara spoke not worried if she was heard. No one was out in the weather except for Alex and Lena with her. "I give up Alex. I'm done." Kara said letting her head fall forward into her hands. Alex looked at Lena in some silent spoken agreement.
"Come with us." Alex spoke as she stood pulling Kara to her feet. Lena rose with them finishing on her phone she had pulled out.
"Alex, just leave me here. I'm not much for company." Kara said looking away into the now darkening sky. Alex shook her head even as Lena began pulling Kara with her toward the car parked near the street.
"Nope. Cant. It's against the sister code." Alex stated as Kara rolled her eyes and huffed. Lena opened the door to the car entering while Kara followed, more like being pushed in by Alex. Alex followed pulling the door shut. The car began moving as Lena pulled Kara into her side covering her with a blanket. Alex grabbed a towel that was on the seat nearby wrapping it around Kara's neck and drying her hair.
"Even if Alex would have left you there, I would 're my friend. I'm here Kara." Lena whispered as the young Kryptonian had a hard time believing it. It wasn't long before they arrived at Kara's apartment. Lena and Alex walked up with Kara between them not letting her out of sight. Once in the apartment Alex took Kara to the bathroom setting the shower for her. She forced her to strip and get in. Clothes and towels were left on the counter for her. Meanwhile, Lena had ordered food and set up the television with Netflix. She already had blankets and pillows pulled out with Alex's help. Both had changed into boxers, t-shirt, and fluffy socks that were kept at Kara's for movie nights. Kara came out dressed in sweatpants, LCorp t-shirt, and a pair of socks. Alex answered the door as the delivery man knocked. Food was set out on the table. Kara went to rise, but was pulled back by Lena.
"Listen to me. Even if the whole world rejected you. I would still be here. I would still want you here. I know what I said when we fought about the Kryptonite is weedling it's way in your mind. But Kara, I was wrong." Lena sat up completely and looked Kara in the eyes willing her to believe the CEO. Shadows and doubt hung within the girl of steels eyes. She so wanted to believe Lena, but her heart just didn't have it in it right then. "Supergirl. I was wrong. I was wrong. You are not a God. You are a Kryptonian trying to find their way in a world you have trouble understanding. I'm sorry I added to that." Lena pulled Kara into a hug letting the warmth and love she had for her friend remove the echoing pain. Kara's stomach growled at that moment causing both women to smile. Alex had filled a plate for Kara setting it down on the table in front of both women. Kara pulled in a deep shaky breath as the two women seperated.
"I know… you regret your words. We all do when we argue and then have time to think on what was said… who it was said too." Kara's words come haltingly as she looks down. Almost like she is having difficulty thinking. Kara looks up at Lena now. "Know this Lena Luthor. I love you. I will always protect you. No matter what. No matter if you turn on me, no matter if we are friends for life, and no matter if we become more. So understand that when you say things to me I feel them deeply. Just as if they were words from Alex. Alex sat nearby in a chair watching both women. You two, more than anyone, have the ability…" Kara halted here finally she made a decision to let them know. "You two have the ability to destroy me. To utterly remove my humanity and hope." The air whooshed out of Lena. Never would she think to have such a power over a Super. Never would she have even entertained the thought. Kara backed up from Lena. The Super reached for her plate and sat back into the couch. She allowed both women to sit and contemplate on her words. Lena reached for her glass of wine taking a healthy swig. Alex leaned back thinking on Kara's words and beginning to eat.
"Then we will try and remember that we must be better for you." Lena whispered as she looked up from her wine glass. "I will try to remember that not all Supers hate me or are trying to get me. That a Super loves me and only wants good for me." Lena reached out touching Kara's face. "I trust you Kara. I do." Kara took a long moment judging what she knew and making a decision. Kara nodded grabbing Lena's hand and kissing it softly. Lena nodded and leaned forward kissing Kara softly on the lips. "I can't promise you anything, but know I do love you." Kara sighed. She knew it would be a fight for Lena. James may have her now, but Kara wasn't going to let it go now that she knew Lena cared. Lena got up and went to get a plate. Alex came and took her face.
"You need to talk to Emily tomorrow." Alex spoke seriously. Emily was the resident psychologist for the agents at the DEO. She knew Supergirls identity. She had also been worried lately about how hard she was working. "You also need a vacation. I've called mom. She is expecting you after you speak to Emily tomorrow. You're wound up too tight lately." Kara nodded again. "Kara you can come to me anytime. Why haven't you?" Kara leaned forward setting her plate down.
"You have always cared for me Alex. Always. Even to the detriment of your life. I just wanted you to be able to lead your life without me interfering." Kara said as she looked down. Alex reached forward pulling her chin up with her hand.
"I will always be here for you. No matter what. We are sisters. God help anyone who comes between you and me. No matter where I go or what I do you will always be able to call on me and talk to me." Alex chastised her sister gently. Kara nodded as Alex let her go. The movie started and the trio ate. Kara hoped tomorrow was better. Her family and friends were trying to make it so, but she wasn't so sure anymore.