Chapter 3: First Night in Metropolis
Carla and Clark arrived in Metropolis at five in the evening, and after they had collected their bags, Clark called a taxi, which took them to Clark's apartment, near the centre of the city. The apartment was fairly large and had two bedrooms one for Clark and a guestroom, a small kitchen, bathroom and a big main living room. Carla was to have the guestroom; "You can have the walls painted any colour you like." Said Clark as he showed her the room.
The next day Clark showed her around the area, he even had a garden, which was very small, but nevertheless it was very nice. As they ate lunch Clark said, "So what do you think of your new room?"
"Its lovely" said Carla.
"Good. I'm glad you like it. By the way. I'm taking you out for a meal tonight to celebrate your second night in Metropolis and also so you can meet some of the people you will be working with. They are The Chief (who you already know). My work partner Lois Lane and my friend Jimmy Olsen who I think you will like (as he is about your age)."
"Oh what shall I wear?" asked Carla.
"Something smart, but casual I think would be best for tonight."
"Oh alright then. What time are we leaving?"
"We are being picked up by a limousine at seven tonight."
"Ok. Do you mind if I take a shower?" Asked Carla
"No not at all."
"Good."
Carla showered and then changed into a short black dress and cardigan and a pair of black platforms with silver studs in. She then brushed her hair and placed a silver glittery clip in it. Then when she went into the living room she found Clark waiting for her, he gave her a diamant( bracelet. "Thank you its beautiful Clark." She said giving him a big hug.
"Not as beautiful as you, you look lovely."
"Thank you Clark you look very handsome too."
Just after seven that night there was a knock on the door, "I'll get it" said Carla. Carla opened the door to find a boy her age he was her height and wore a dark green suit; he had dark brown hair and brown eyes. When he saw her he said, "Wow! You must be Carla. Clark's cousin."
"Yes I am"
"I am Jimmy. Jimmy Olsen. Are you ready?"
"Yes I think so. Here's Clark. Are you ready Clark?"
"Yes, let's go."
Jimmy offered Carla his arm and she took his and Clarks arm then they went down to the limousine. In which Lois and the Chief were sat, when they saw her Lois smiled and the Chief got out of the Limousine. "Ladies first" he said. Carla climbed into the car and sat next to Lois. "You look really beautiful tonight Carla where did you get your dress from" asked Lois.
"Bloomindales. It was a special treat from Uncle Jonathan. I love your fur coat Lois it's lovely maybe one day I will be able to afford one." Said Carla.
The restaurant was in the basement of a posh hotel opposite some offices four-storey high. It was very strange to Carla, and she was fascinated at all the sights. The small party ordered their meals and Carla thoroughly enjoyed hers, especially her dessert an ice cream sundae. They had just paid the bill, when they heard loud shouts of 'fire fire.' They all ran outside and saw a building on the opposite side of the road was on fire. Clark said something about going to get help and disappeared, and the chief told Jimmy to take photos with his camera, which he had taken with him. Moment's later Superman arrived and started to try and help, put out the fire, but a huge explosion knocked him across the street and he hit his head and fell to the ground. Lois and a few others ran over to him, Carla wanted to go to but she saw people were trapped in the burning building. She knew what she had to do, she ran to a small side alley and morphed into Supergirl. She flew up to the people who were trapped and carried them all down two at a time until they were safe. She was unsure about what to do about the fire. It was spreading and other buildings were in danger of catching alight. She remembered seeing a huge tank of water on her way to the restaurant, and she fetched it then made a hole in it And used the water to put out the fire. She then put the container on the ground and flew over to Superman. He was now conscious and was surrounded by people including a paramedic who was checking his head over. "Are you alright cousin?" She asked him.
"Yes I think so" Said Superman.
"Superman you should be careful as you may have concussion, so you need to get some rest." Said the paramedic.
"Ok then. Kara you will have to look after me then unfortunately" Joked Superman.
"Yes, I will take good care of you." Said Supergirl. Superman noticed that a lot of people were staring at Kara. "Bye the way. I'd like to introduce you to my cousin Supergirl, who will be around from now on." He said to them.
"We'd better be going then Cousin," said Kara.
"Yes we had" Said Superman and then they both flew off to another alley, where Carla morphed back into her posh clothes, and Clark went back to his suit. Clark we should get you home, I'll tell the others that you were feeling unwell and have gone home maybe you should take a taxi, you have a big bump on your head."
"Yes that is a good idea"
"Ok then. I'll see you later. Bye Clark." Carla went back to the restaurant where the others were waiting for her, "Where have you been and where is Clark?" Asked Jimmy. "I went to look for Clark who wasn't feeling well so he has gone home in a taxi"
"What is it? The Flu?" Asked the Chief.
"Yes, I think so" Sad Carla.
"Oh poor Clark, when we go drop you off I will go and see if he is alright." Said Lois
"Well I told him to go straight to bed when he got home and he probably has. Anyway what have I missed?" Asked Carla.
"Only everything, Superman came and he was trying to help with the fire but there was an explosion, and he went flying and he hit his head and fell unconscious." Said Jimmy.
"Oh poor Superman" Said Carla with a look of concern on her face.
"Well anyway suddenly his beautiful cousin shows up her name is Kara but everyone is to call her Supergirl, and she saves some trapped people and puts out the fire then she goes over to Superman and helps him up. Then they left. She was so beautiful, she had long blonde hair beautiful, blue eyes, and a short red skirt, red boots, red cape like Superman and a leotard like Superman's" Said Jimmy.
"Was Superman alright?"
"Yes I think so," said Lois.
"Did you get any photo's Jimmy?" Asked Carla.
"Yes, I got lots we can use them in the Daily planet can't we Chief?" Asked Jimmy.
"Depends what they look like Jimmy," Said the Chief.
"So what did you think of Supergirl then?" Asked Carla.
"She was cool." Said Jimmy.
The Limousine drove her back to Clark's apartment; Clark was still up waiting for her, "You were brilliant tonight." He said. Carla Smiled.
"Are you alright Clark you had such a bump I was really worried I thought you told me that you couldn't get hurt?"
"I'm fine, but the reason I got hurt was because someone had Kryptonite."
"Kryptonite? What is that?"
"Its asteroid rock from Krypton, when it blew up pieces of Krypton were sent all over the galaxy and some came here to earth, they are Kryptonite and they are deadly to me."
"Why wasn't I affected?"
"Because you weren't born on Krypton perhaps or maybe the Kryptonite was too far away from you."
"Oh. Are you sure you are all right? You know you really scared me when you got blown over the street."
"Yes but you did a very good job tonight and I am proud of you, you showed me that you are responsible enough and can cope in an emergency."
That night Carla went to bed feeling happier than she had been in a long time because she knew she had done something good and she fell into a deep sleep and slept well on her first night in metropolis.
Carla and Clark arrived in Metropolis at five in the evening, and after they had collected their bags, Clark called a taxi, which took them to Clark's apartment, near the centre of the city. The apartment was fairly large and had two bedrooms one for Clark and a guestroom, a small kitchen, bathroom and a big main living room. Carla was to have the guestroom; "You can have the walls painted any colour you like." Said Clark as he showed her the room.
The next day Clark showed her around the area, he even had a garden, which was very small, but nevertheless it was very nice. As they ate lunch Clark said, "So what do you think of your new room?"
"Its lovely" said Carla.
"Good. I'm glad you like it. By the way. I'm taking you out for a meal tonight to celebrate your second night in Metropolis and also so you can meet some of the people you will be working with. They are The Chief (who you already know). My work partner Lois Lane and my friend Jimmy Olsen who I think you will like (as he is about your age)."
"Oh what shall I wear?" asked Carla.
"Something smart, but casual I think would be best for tonight."
"Oh alright then. What time are we leaving?"
"We are being picked up by a limousine at seven tonight."
"Ok. Do you mind if I take a shower?" Asked Carla
"No not at all."
"Good."
Carla showered and then changed into a short black dress and cardigan and a pair of black platforms with silver studs in. She then brushed her hair and placed a silver glittery clip in it. Then when she went into the living room she found Clark waiting for her, he gave her a diamant( bracelet. "Thank you its beautiful Clark." She said giving him a big hug.
"Not as beautiful as you, you look lovely."
"Thank you Clark you look very handsome too."
Just after seven that night there was a knock on the door, "I'll get it" said Carla. Carla opened the door to find a boy her age he was her height and wore a dark green suit; he had dark brown hair and brown eyes. When he saw her he said, "Wow! You must be Carla. Clark's cousin."
"Yes I am"
"I am Jimmy. Jimmy Olsen. Are you ready?"
"Yes I think so. Here's Clark. Are you ready Clark?"
"Yes, let's go."
Jimmy offered Carla his arm and she took his and Clarks arm then they went down to the limousine. In which Lois and the Chief were sat, when they saw her Lois smiled and the Chief got out of the Limousine. "Ladies first" he said. Carla climbed into the car and sat next to Lois. "You look really beautiful tonight Carla where did you get your dress from" asked Lois.
"Bloomindales. It was a special treat from Uncle Jonathan. I love your fur coat Lois it's lovely maybe one day I will be able to afford one." Said Carla.
The restaurant was in the basement of a posh hotel opposite some offices four-storey high. It was very strange to Carla, and she was fascinated at all the sights. The small party ordered their meals and Carla thoroughly enjoyed hers, especially her dessert an ice cream sundae. They had just paid the bill, when they heard loud shouts of 'fire fire.' They all ran outside and saw a building on the opposite side of the road was on fire. Clark said something about going to get help and disappeared, and the chief told Jimmy to take photos with his camera, which he had taken with him. Moment's later Superman arrived and started to try and help, put out the fire, but a huge explosion knocked him across the street and he hit his head and fell to the ground. Lois and a few others ran over to him, Carla wanted to go to but she saw people were trapped in the burning building. She knew what she had to do, she ran to a small side alley and morphed into Supergirl. She flew up to the people who were trapped and carried them all down two at a time until they were safe. She was unsure about what to do about the fire. It was spreading and other buildings were in danger of catching alight. She remembered seeing a huge tank of water on her way to the restaurant, and she fetched it then made a hole in it And used the water to put out the fire. She then put the container on the ground and flew over to Superman. He was now conscious and was surrounded by people including a paramedic who was checking his head over. "Are you alright cousin?" She asked him.
"Yes I think so" Said Superman.
"Superman you should be careful as you may have concussion, so you need to get some rest." Said the paramedic.
"Ok then. Kara you will have to look after me then unfortunately" Joked Superman.
"Yes, I will take good care of you." Said Supergirl. Superman noticed that a lot of people were staring at Kara. "Bye the way. I'd like to introduce you to my cousin Supergirl, who will be around from now on." He said to them.
"We'd better be going then Cousin," said Kara.
"Yes we had" Said Superman and then they both flew off to another alley, where Carla morphed back into her posh clothes, and Clark went back to his suit. Clark we should get you home, I'll tell the others that you were feeling unwell and have gone home maybe you should take a taxi, you have a big bump on your head."
"Yes that is a good idea"
"Ok then. I'll see you later. Bye Clark." Carla went back to the restaurant where the others were waiting for her, "Where have you been and where is Clark?" Asked Jimmy. "I went to look for Clark who wasn't feeling well so he has gone home in a taxi"
"What is it? The Flu?" Asked the Chief.
"Yes, I think so" Sad Carla.
"Oh poor Clark, when we go drop you off I will go and see if he is alright." Said Lois
"Well I told him to go straight to bed when he got home and he probably has. Anyway what have I missed?" Asked Carla.
"Only everything, Superman came and he was trying to help with the fire but there was an explosion, and he went flying and he hit his head and fell unconscious." Said Jimmy.
"Oh poor Superman" Said Carla with a look of concern on her face.
"Well anyway suddenly his beautiful cousin shows up her name is Kara but everyone is to call her Supergirl, and she saves some trapped people and puts out the fire then she goes over to Superman and helps him up. Then they left. She was so beautiful, she had long blonde hair beautiful, blue eyes, and a short red skirt, red boots, red cape like Superman and a leotard like Superman's" Said Jimmy.
"Was Superman alright?"
"Yes I think so," said Lois.
"Did you get any photo's Jimmy?" Asked Carla.
"Yes, I got lots we can use them in the Daily planet can't we Chief?" Asked Jimmy.
"Depends what they look like Jimmy," Said the Chief.
"So what did you think of Supergirl then?" Asked Carla.
"She was cool." Said Jimmy.
The Limousine drove her back to Clark's apartment; Clark was still up waiting for her, "You were brilliant tonight." He said. Carla Smiled.
"Are you alright Clark you had such a bump I was really worried I thought you told me that you couldn't get hurt?"
"I'm fine, but the reason I got hurt was because someone had Kryptonite."
"Kryptonite? What is that?"
"Its asteroid rock from Krypton, when it blew up pieces of Krypton were sent all over the galaxy and some came here to earth, they are Kryptonite and they are deadly to me."
"Why wasn't I affected?"
"Because you weren't born on Krypton perhaps or maybe the Kryptonite was too far away from you."
"Oh. Are you sure you are all right? You know you really scared me when you got blown over the street."
"Yes but you did a very good job tonight and I am proud of you, you showed me that you are responsible enough and can cope in an emergency."
That night Carla went to bed feeling happier than she had been in a long time because she knew she had done something good and she fell into a deep sleep and slept well on her first night in metropolis.