NOTES: Sorry for taking longer to update, I had a video editing job to do so it took a lot of my time, but... FINALLY, here it is the part 2.
See you guys in part 3 ^^
PART 2
It was a bit late and the DEO was in complete silence. Sara lay down on the bed, finally feeling like her body was starting to relax. She was used by now, being in constant alert, always looking over her shoulders, but something that night made her feel like she didn't have to, like it was ok to close her eyes and try to sleep. She started opening her eyes slowly, feeling a bit dizzy from all the medication she took before. Her vision was blurry, but she managed to see a figure sat on the bed next to her. She jumped from the bed, grabbing the person by the neck and pressing on the mattress.
- Hey, it's Barry, calm down… - Barry said as he tried to breathe.
- Oh… Barry? – Sara let him go, feeling confused – You scared me…
- I'm sorry… I didn't mean to.
- It's ok… I'm sorry I strangled you…
Sara went back to bed, resting her back on the pillows as she sat, pulling the covers 'til it covered her lap. Barry sat back on the bed again, massaging his throat.
- I'm ok, seriously… - He said after the look of worry in her eyes.
- Barry… Go to sleep.
- I wanted to see if you were feeling better… I kinda feel responsible…
- I told you before, Barry, I wanted to come. You don't have to feel guilty… I am feeling much better. – She smiled – But thanks for the worry.
There was a moment of silence between them and Sara looked at Barry, feeling something was off.
- Are you ok?
- I think so…
- You don't look like you are…
- I'm just… I'm trying to adjust…
- Iris?
Barry nodded with his head.
- We are still friends, but is a bit weird for me…
- You spent more than a decade in love with her, it's completely normal to feel weird after a break up. At least you guys are still friends…
- I thought that was it, you know? That this time around, was meant to be… I just hate that it wasn't… I feel lost sometimes…
- It's ok to feel lost. I know I do sometimes… I had my share of heartbreak and on each time, I learned something new. Then, I closed myself because I thought I was not worthy of having love, that I was too damaged to have someone in my life… Please don't make the same mistakes I made… You guys didn't work out; it happens… You feel sad for a while and move on, but you never close yourself to anyone…
- Mistakes you said? Cause I made a lot… - Barry let a small laugh out as he scratched his head.
- I have to tell you a secret… - She said as she whispered – Sometimes legends screw up the timeline as well, but we end up fixing it, so you're not alone on this… - She laughed, making Barry laugh as well – But I wasn't talking about saving the world mistakes… I am talking about thinking I would never find love again mistake.
- Oh this one…
- Yes… This one…
Sara watched Barry looking at her as he was lost in his own thoughts. They had a lot in common and that was the last thing she would expect. Their talk made her remember all the times she made that mistake, of thinking that she was not worthy. She enjoyed life, for sure, but never took any steps further, never becoming serious in fear of dooming it all. And looking at Barry like that, it reminded her that everyone at some point in life, ends up doubting themselves, wonder if they deserve love or if they will ever find it again, but at the end of the day, everyone finds their answers.
- It's ok to find out that the one we thought that was the love of our lives, isn't. It hurts, but time heals everything… - Sara reached for Barry's hand and squeezed it with hers.
- You got really wise since the last time I saw you…
- Getting beating after beating from life does that to a person… - She said, making Barry laugh again. – You are a sweet guy, Barry. Thanks for checking up on me. And staying around… You didn't have to, but still… Thanks.
- We are on another Earth, the thought of you here by yourself… I mean, I thought it would be nice to have a familiar face around…
- It is – She smiled. – It's really sweet of you. And hey… Don't worry – She said, approaching Barry as she caressed his cheeks – You are too adorable not to win someone's heart again…
Barry felt his heart beating faster as Sara approached her face to his, slowly. He hated the thought of leaving her alone at that unknown place for some reason, and now he was glad he stayed. Talking to her made him feel less sad, made him see things from another perspective. There was a woman that had died two or three times already, he just lost count of it, and still believed in being happy. She understood better than anyone about second chances and taking them. That not all was lost and that things could always get better. She inspired him a lot, after everything she had been through. He knew just half the story but was enough to make him feel that. He felt nervous out of the sudden, not knowing what to do when he realized her intentions.
Sara Lance was kissing him.
On the lips.
He repeated it mentally as he kissed her back at first, but then, freaked out, opening his eyes and staring at her in confusion. His heart was almost jumping out of his chest. He got up quickly and scratched his head,
- I'm… I…
- Barry, breathe! – Sara laughed as she saw his reaction.
- Ok, breathe…
- You're cute!
- I just… wasn't expecting it…
- Did you like it?
Sara smiled as she rested her back on the pillows, looking at him with a funny expression.
- I… Yes, I mean… I did…
- Hey… - Sara reached for his hand and pulling him closer to her.
Barry sat awkwardly on the bed, almost falling down. Sara smiled, thinking all of that was really funny. She never had this response from someone she kissed, usually it ended up with both being naked on the bed. But Barry was different, she thought, smiling to herself.
- It can be me, it can be someone you meet when you go back to your city, it can be someone you already know for a while but was just friends with… A lot can happen, but you won't be alone forever…
- It can be you? – Barry smiled as he arched one eyebrow – Are you giving me suggestions?
- I'm not doing anything – She blinked at him, laughing – Things doesn't have to be hard and complicated, you know? Just think that you're young and have a lot to live.
- It's a nice way to see things.
- I'm glad I could help – She smiled.
Barry looked at Sara and smiled, going forward for another kiss. Once their lips touched, Sara put her finger on his lips, pushing him away just a bit.
- Now you need to go to sleep. – She said – And stop worrying.
- That I can do.
- Meaning?
- I will think about this moment… It took me by surprise.
- Good. – She smiled as she prepared herself to go back to sleep.
Barry laughed and got up, walking towards the door.
- Hey Barry!
- What? – He said as he turned around to look at Sara.
- You're a hell of a kisser
Sara turned on the bed, with her back to Barry and closed her eyes. Barry kept staring at her, smiling, not quite believing what just had happened. He turned around and walked toward his bed on another room of the DEO.
On Kara's apartment, Kara walked from one side to another, feeling worried about Lex and Cadmus. Oliver got out of the bathroom after taking a shower and noticed how stressed out she was.
- Kara? You're going to create a hole on the floor…
- I'm just nervous… - She said as she kept walking from one side to the other – I mean; we could have gone after Cadmus… Maybe wasting time is not a good idea.
- Go blindly after them while Sara is injured is also not a good idea – He said as he stopped in front of Kara, both his hands on her arms. – Hey… We are going to catch Lex and stop Cadmus, don't worry.
- I know… It's just… He has kryptonite, he almost killed Clark and I today… I feel like they can attack anytime now…
- They won't. They know you have backup they weren't expecting. That is why it's important to wait until tomorrow… What? – Oliver asked as he noticed Kara looking at him like something just popped into her mind.
- I just… I can't just do nothing… Do you feel like patrolling the streets while I patrol the sky?
Oliver looked at Kara, thinking about it. If he were home now, he would probably be beating the hell out of criminals, so it wasn't a bad idea. Deep down, he had the same need to do something useful. He smiled, nodding with his head as Kara changed into her Supergirl suit in seconds.
- Just wait… I can't change in super speed…
- Ok – Kara whistled as she waited for Oliver
- Shown off – Oliver teased as he rolled his eyes while grabbing his things and suiting up.
Kara flew high on the sky as Oliver drove a borrowed motorcycle Kara brought him from the DEO. She said they wouldn't mind and she would return it later. On their way, they found two guys trying to rob an ATM, a drug dealer, a woman being harassed by three huge guys that Kara loved to punch.
- I could have helped you. – Oliver said as Kara dropped the last guy on the ground
- Sorry, the next one is all yours.
- Thank you – Oliver said as Kara took off, flying high again.
They spent half an hour chasing bad guys and stopping crime, when they finally had enough for the night. Kara landed next to Oliver as they reached the park, near the DEO. Kara took the bike there and came back in seconds.
- They won't even notice – She laughed.
- Look at you, being corrupted like that – Oliver teased.
- Just a small infraction, for the greater good. You need to keep a secret.
They laughed together as Kara stopped walking and turned to look at Oliver.
- Thanks for the distraction… It helped.
- Anything for good friends. – He said – We will catch that bastard, I promise you.
- I believe you. – She smiled – It means a lot your help. All of this it means a lot…
- It's everything ok?
- Yes. I just… I was feeling not quite myself, really sad for a while. Having you guys here, helping me, it just makes things better.
- Well, then I have to thank you, because I was needing to get out of the city for a while, to breathe fresh air… - Oliver took one step closer to Kara as she stared into his eyes - if it meant I could help you and spend some time here, I wouldn't hesitate…
The electricity running around them was undeniable, it gave Kara chills. Oliver felt like he needed to act now, finally giving in after a while trying to think about something else and thinking he was going mad for feeling attraction for someone who lived in another universe.
Oliver and Kara moved at the same time, their lips crashing together as they kissed. Kara let all of her sadness and frustration go in that kiss, grabbing the back of his neck with her hand as the other went for his chest. Oliver embraced Kara by her waist, bringing her body closer to his as their mouths explored each other.
- I think I heard something – Kara opened her eyes as she used her super hearing by accident.
- What? – Oliver looked around
- Follow me…
They walked for a while around the park and finally found the source of whatever Kara heard.
- Thea? – Oliver said
- Clark? – Kara looked surprised
Thea and Clark were lost in their own world, kissing each other as they finally heard their names and pulled apart. Thea looked at Kara and Oliver and blushed. Clark blushed ten times more than her.
- What are you guys doing here so late? – Thea said as she looked suspicious at her brother.
- I could ask you the same thing. – Oliver said with a serious face.
- Are you… Together? – Clark asked looking at Kara.
- Are you two together? – Kara smiled, finding that situation a bit awkward, but funny. She seemed the only one to think that.
The four of them stood in silence for a few seconds, no one knowing what to do or say until Oliver broke the silence.
- Hm… Can we all go back and try to get some sleep? We have psychopaths to catch tomorrow…
- Good idea! – Clark said as he smiled at Thea and they all followed Kara back to her place.
Oliver lay down on the couch, thinking about that crazy night and everything that happened. He remembered meeting Supergirl for the first time and thinking she was really cute, until Jax asked what made her so super, and she just flew and drew a symbol on the ground with lasers coming from her eyes. That moment he thought she was also really cool. Little by little he got to know her, her spirit, and it all made him admire her even more. She was always up for helping them, no matter what. He felt confused at first but then realized, against his will, that he was smitten. He then got back together with Felicity, but always felt something was off. He tried to be the perfect boyfriend even if he knew he was flawed, but he never gave up, until the day he proposed and she said no. That hurt, but he knew the pain wasn't going to last forever. He also had no idea he was going to see Kara again, but then she came back to invite them to a celebration that became a mission, and here they were. Their kiss was going to stay on his mind for a long time, he was sure of it. And then he remembered seeing Thea and Clark together. It was odd to him, because it was his little sister. The protective instinct kicked off right away, but then, he remembered who she was with. It was Kara's cousin, someone with the same morals that she had and this said a lot about him. Still, he felt the need to protect Thea.
- Oliver?
Oliver sat on the couch and saw Clark in front of him. He had no idea what he wanted, it was really late, but he just nodded with his head.
- I just wanted to ask… Are you into my cousin?
- Are you into my sister?
They looked at each other in silence. Clark took a deep breath as he thought about his answer.
- I confess I was caught by surprise…
- The same for me, man – Oliver said.
It was like they were trying to understand each other. They both loved their family and wanted to protect them.
- I don't want to sound the annoying brother that is overprotective with all of that cliché… But Thea has been through a lot. I don't know what's going on, or anything… Just…
- I know – Clark said – I don't think any of us knows what's going on… But I think is safe to say all of us wants to figure it out… Just be careful… Kara recently suffered a huge loss, and it's always happening to her… She's strong, but…
- I know – Oliver reached for Clark's hand – I know you are super strong and all, but if you hurt my sister, I will find a kryptonite arrow and you won't like it – Oliver smiled.
- I don't need to tell you what I will do if you hurt Kara… - Clark smiled back as he shook Oliver's hand with more strength than necessary, letting it go after the look of pain in Oliver's eyes.
Kara lay on her bed looking at the ceiling as Thea lay by her side, looking at her.
- Can't sleep either? – Thea sked
- No… It sucks!
- I bet my brother has something to do with that…
Kara blushed and laughed as she looked at Thea
- It just happened… I am as surprised as you are… I mean… I wasn't planning on liking anyone else right now, I just recovered from losing Mon El and…
Kara stopped as she looked at Thea. She could recognize the expression she had, because she felt like she had the same on her face.
- Life is funny, isn't it? We never plan anything; things just happen… And sometimes, it's what we needed, we just had no idea…
- I'm glad Clark got closer to someone like you – Kara smiled at Thea. – After he lost Lois I was so worried. He was so sad. We all were.
- What actually happened?
- She was murdered… They never found the killer. Whoever did this, did a pretty good job on hiding. My sister tried to help the investigations, but they are still trying to find who did it. They have some suspects, but nothing concrete. I just wish Clark, all of us, could have some closure on this…
- I'm sorry… If there's anything we can do to help…
- You already are. Thank you by the way, for all the help
- Whoever makes my brother smile, has my help and gratitude forever… Seriously, he never smiles – Thea laughed, making Kara laugh as well.
Early in the next morning, Sara was on her feet and ready to fight, feeling completely healed. She looked at her side and saw Barry asleep on the chair.
- I can't believe it! – She murmured as she thought about how stubborn Barry was. She told him to go sleep and get some rest. Sleeping in a chair in the med bay was not it. – Barry! – She said as she slightly poked his arm, trying to wake him up.
- Hm? What… - Barry slowly opened his eyes and jumped from his chair when he saw Sara staring at him. He blushed and got up quickly.
- Barry, did you sleep here?
- I… I came here around 4 am…
- And what for?
- To check up on you… This place is a bit creepy at night…
- Barry, I am a former assassin… I can take care of myself…
- I know that. I never doubted you are a badass. I just… - Barry scratched his head – I know it's hard to realize how bad things are when we are the ones injured… But you were seriously hurt… And… Sometimes it looks like people are fine and out of nowhere something happens and…
- Barry? What it's going on? – Sara said as she looked worried at Barry's expression.
- Oliver told me… When Laurel died… She seemed fine after surgery, and out of sudden she was gone.
Sara stopped abruptly as she looked at Barry.
- I never questioned how it happened because it hurt too much…
- And Caitlin once kind of died the same way… Killer Frost saved her… I was just worried something could happen.
Sara's eyes were full of tears she was fighting to not let them fall. She gave two steps forward and hugged Barry.
- It means a lot! – She whispered
- You are a great kisser as well, by the way – He said and she looked at him, smiling brightly.
Barry was really adorable; how could it be that she never noticed before?
It did not take long for the others to join them in the DEO so they could make a plan of action against Cadmus.
Once in location, as they expected, there was a lot of Cadmus agents for them to fight with. Alex, Thea, Oliver, Barry, Sara, Killer Frost, Kara and Clark advanced towards them and a huge fight begun.
- Clark, Kara, go find Lex, we can handle those guys – Oliver shouted as he turned around, shooting an arrow right on the shoulder of one agent, making him fall. – I promise; we won't kill anyone – He added as he knocked down another agent.
Kara nodded as she looked at Clark and both used their super speed and x ray vision to find Lex. Kara was determined to bring him back to prison, and this time around there would be no surprises.
- I will follow them. – Barry said as he punched a lot of agents at super speed – They might get in trouble; I don't trust this guy won't have a card up his sleeve…
- Ok, go – Killer Frost said as she used her icy powers to freeze some agents. – I think you need to cool off – She said as she felt an agent trying to grab her – And don't you ever try to touch me again – She froze the hand of the guy, that yelled in pain
Kara and Clark found Lex relaxed, looking through the window as he contemplated his view of the city. Kara felt a chill on her spine, that man was creepy, she thought.
- I was waiting for you – Lex murmured as he looked down and turned around.
- You knew we were coming? – Kara asked in a surprised tone
- Never underestimate your enemy. – He turned around as he stared at them, smiling. – It pains me to call you that, by the way…
- We are…
- We were friends once, Superman – Lex said as he interrupted Clark. – You used to believe in my vision, in my ideas…
- Because I was blind and I thought you were just misunderstood and a good person deep down… I know now I was wrong.
- It didn't have to be this way… We could have accomplished great things together…
- I would never want to accomplish anything with you…
- It's a shame… - Lex said as he turned his back to Kara and Clark. – I'm aware of it… I also was never going to wait for you unprepared… You see, I learned from my mistakes before – Lex said in a surprisingly calm voice.
- What do you mean? – Kara said
Lex looked at them both and just smiled as he pressed a button on his watch. The whole room turned green and Kara and Clark fell down to the ground, in pain.
- I made a few improvements after my mom died. Our new location had to be kryptonian proof…
Barry came running fast and looked like he was blast in the air by something invisible as he was thrown away and also fell down the minute he stepped inside the room. Kara and Clark looked at him in horror, confusion all over their faces.
- And also speedster proof. Amazing how money can make things happen fast. This is a new technology… Do you like it? – He smiled as he saw Barry contorting on the ground, also in pain.
- I can't… Move – Barry whispered.
Lex walked slowly until he reached Clark on the ground. He stopped by his feet as he just kept staring while Clark felt pain all over his body. Lex was really enjoying the view.
- See… I'm remembering something now that I see you like that… - He said in a low and calm voice. – I remember when I killed Lois, with my bare hands… I remember her body on the ground as she begged me not to do it… Such a beautiful scene… You should have seen it.
Clark started to feel anger taking over him.
- I can't wait to finally do the same with you. – Lex kept talking – we had so much to accomplish and you chose to betray me. You took what I loved, so it was only fair to do the same with you…
- You… - Clark said as he tried to get up, failing as his muscles burned from the pain.
- Yes? – Lex said, still in a calm voice – Oh, you thought that bringing your friends would help… It's a shame I was prepared for them…
- But I bet you weren't prepared for me! – Killer Frost said as she entered the room blasting ice from her hands, towards Lex, throwing him across the room.
His back hit the wall and Killer Frost kept walking towards him, full of rage as she froze his upper body against the wall.
- Who the hell are you? – Lex said in anger as he tried to get rid of all the ice.
- Killer Frost, and it's not really nice to meet you… You messed with people I care about…
- His… Watch! – Barry said as he still felt the pain, not being able to move – Destroy it!
Killer Frost iced his watch, and it broke in half, falling from his wrist. As soon as she did it, Barry was able to get up and the green in the room vanished. Thea, Oliver and Sara reached the room just in time. Oliver aimed at Lex head while Sara and Thea helped Kara and Clark get up from the ground. Thea barely reached for Clark and he used his super speed to get to Lex, punching his face over and over again as blood spilled from his mouth.
- YOU KILLED HER!
- Yes – Lex said as he kept being punched, his face getting all blooded, but he still kept calm – It was glorious.
- YOU MONSTER!
Thea ran towards Clark, worried about what he was going to do.
- Clark? Clark, please… He's not worth it!
- HE KILLED HER! – Clark had tears in his eyes and felt his anger taking over him as if it blinded him. All he could care for was punching Lex until he couldn't take anymore.
- Clark… - Thea insisted.
Clark couldn't take his eyes away from Lex, his fist still filling each centimeter of Lex face. Thea covered her mouth as she worried. All of the rest just looked at the scene in shock. Kara walked slowly, trying to reach for Clark as well.
- This is not justice… - Kara said as she whispered, reaching for Clark's arm. – You will kill him, please…
Clark gathered all his strength and closed his hands. All he could think about was smashing Lex skull. He needed to get justice for Lois. He had to.
He took a deep breath.
Raised his fists.
And moved his hand in the air.
To be continued…