A/N: Thanks for the comments.
Jennifer Baratta - Thanks!
Guest - My issue is just not seeing the point. Unless they make an mockery out of the last few seasons Kara will never kill. Alex has killed before so it wouldn't be a surprise. Although now she is suddenly referring to her father as Jeremiah rather than dad it would seem weak if she did kill Eve. If they wanted to spin up a revenge plot they shouldn't have had it look like a heart attack.
- Four weeks later -
As Kelly made herself a cup of coffee she heard a knock at the door. Not expecting anyone she cautiously moved to the door and peered through the peep hole. When she saw who was on the other side she threw the door open.
"Kara? You're back!" Kelly exclaimed before hugging her friend.
"Yes." Kara smiled into the hug.
"How are you?" Kelly asked pulling away.
"Getting there. Um, is Alex here?"
"No, she should be back soon. Do you want to come in?"
"Thanks." Kara nodded entering Alex's apartment.
"You okay?" Kelly asked, noticing Kara hesitate slightly.
"Yeah. I just realised it has been months since I was last here. It doesn't seem real. And that still causes issues."
"I promise you this is real." Kelly said squeezing Kara's shoulder.
Nodding, Kara more confidently stepped into the apartment before asking. "How is she?"
"She's missed you, a lot."
"I missed her too." Kara said.
"So what did you do on Argo? I mean is it like Earth?" Kelly asked.
"No. I mean yes. Kind of. Before Krypton died it was amazing, like a future city in the sci-fi movies. But that desire for technology was what cost Krypton, what destroyed it. Very little of the city I remember survived the explosions. Now there are remnants of the buildings I remember but surrounded by countryside. So I guess it is a lot more like Earth now. But still not Earth."
"And the people?"
"All really kind. All trying to help me re-find my Kryptonian roots."
"Did it help?" Kelly asked.
"According to Jal-Or by reconnecting with my past I can find my future."
"I sense a but."
"I had forgotten a lot of the Kryptonian religious rites and meanings. And I did a lot of reading of the scriptures and felt connected with Krypton in ways I haven't for years."
"Still sensing a but." Kelly said.
"I realised that as connected as I felt with Krypton at that point, I felt a stronger connection with Earth, with Alex and J'onn and Eliza, than I did with my mom and Argo."
"Is that that surprising? I mean you have spent more years on Earth than you did on Krypton."
"I know. But I spent all that time telling myself that I wasn't human and didn't really belong here."
"Well like Alex, you are incredibly stubborn." Kelly pointed out. "But I think Jal-Or was right. Reconnecting with your past did show you your future. I just think the answer wasn't what you were expecting."
"Maybe." Kara said.
"But I for one am happy you came back and I know Alex will be ecstatic to see you."
"Thanks." Kara smiled.
"How did your mom take it?"
"I think she may have been expecting it. I mean last time I went, it wasn't that I didn't like it exactly. But I didn't feel like it was home anymore. When the Worldkiller threat came back it was the perfect excuse to come back here. When my mom came to help and saw what I did here she understood why I had to stay." Kara said.
"But this time you weren't forced to come back and you aren't Supergirl right now so saying goodbye was harder?" Kelly guessed.
"Yes. I mean my mom knows I have family here. But this time it was clear I was choosing to return to Earth for me. Not for anyone else. I know she she understands, but I still feel guilty." Kara explained.
"I get that. Mom still plays the guilt card on me for moving to National City." Kelly smiled. "Before I forget James sent something over." Kelly said looking in one of the drawers before handing Kara a small parcel.
"What is it?"
"I don't know. He just said he wanted me to pass it on." Kelly said as Kara started to open the parcel.
"How is he getting on?"
"He said he had a feeling of purpose and belonging again. But he also admitted that he needed to be more Cat like." Kelly explained as Kara pulled a small frame out of the box. Before she flipped it over she read the note.
"Remember, it's not the powers that makes you a hero. It is your heart that guides us."
Confused Kara turned the frame over and saw a picture of her talking down an armed robber in a connivence store.
Seeing Kelly's confused expression Kara explained. "A few years ago I had lost my powers, so I was as vulnerable as any human. I hated every second of it. It also coincided with the National City Earthquake and I broke my arm. But during the fallout, James was trying to make me feel better when we kind of came across an armed robbery. So I went in as Supergirl and managed to talk the gunman down."
"Even though you didn't have powers?" Kelly asked.
"Fortunately, he didn't know." Kara said.
"Something tells me that wouldn't have mattered." Kelly said.
"Maybe." Kara said. "But can you do me a favour and not mention that story to Alex? If she finds out she'll lose it."
"Of course." Kelly smiled.
"Thanks." Kara said. "And thank you for looking after Alex." She added just as the door opened.
"Have I mentioned how much I hate paperwork?" Alex said as she entered her apartment. "I am so hiring a P- Kara?"
"Alex!" Kara greeted before tightly hugging her sister. "I've missed you."
"Me too." Alex said clinging to her.
"I'll go buy some dinner." Kelly said wanting to give them space.
"When did you get back? How did you get back? The DEO portal isn't working."
"They've developed some small shuttles on Argo. Not as fast as the portal, but they do what they need to."
"Did your mom come with you?"
"No. Just me."
"As in, only you in the shuttle?"
"Yes."
"Are you okay?" Alex asked frowning.
"I mean the first day was a little hard. Actually the first ten minutes was hard. I nearly turned back. But I kept going."
"I'm glad you did." Alex said hugging her again. "I've missed you so much." Finally she pulled away and asked. "Are you staying?"
"For dinner?"
"I meant permanently you dufus."
"I know. And yes. This is my home."
"You sure?" Alex asked.
"I'm sure. I mean I still don't know exactly what I want to do, or if I have a job, but home is here. Family is here."
"Always." Alex said hugging her.
-00-
"I heard you were back." Kate said as she joined Kara on the Gotham rooftop.
"Hey." Kara smiled.
"So what brings you out to Gotham?"
"I wanted to thank you. For everything."
"You don't need to thank me." Kate said. "Like you said, we're friends. You do owe me a slice of that pie you are always talking about though."
"I'll bring some with me next time." Kara smiled.
"I'm glad you're back, but to be honest I'm a little surprised." Kate said.
"My family is here." Kara said.
"And Supergirl?"
"You were right, the world can do just fine without me." Kara said.
"That's not exactly what I meant." Kate replied.
"Why? It's true. What I discovered though is helping people is part of who I am. I can't just turn it off."
"So you're coming back?" Kate asked.
"I am."
"Good, because if you gave up Lex wins, and I really don't like him." Kate replied.
"What's happening with Lex?" Kara asked.
"Alex didn't tell you?"
"She did. I just think she might cover up aspects of the story to protect me."
"That is because she is your big sister." Kate pointed out.
"I know and I love her for it. But I want to know the truth."
"He is in a maximum security prison. He has had three failed prison attempts. Fortunately your cousin has been providing the authorities with details over how he escaped before the whole crisis thing. So for now Lex is all locked away."
"Has there been any fallout from the emails?"
"No." Kate said. "I think it gave everyone named celebrity status for a while and then it all went back to normal."
"Is Lena still here?"
"No. She left a couple of weeks ago. Charges have been dropped, but the world still assumes she is guilty so she is keeping a low profile. But if you are looking for her she is back in National City."
"Thanks." Kara said.
"Out of interest, how do you return as Supergirl?"
"I haven't figured that part out yet. I'll know when the time is right though."
-00-
As Lena walked along the street, her face covered as much as possible, she tried to avoid everyone. But it didn't take long before people started to recognise her and the whispers turned to pointing before the snide comments started.
This time though the comments were interrupted by someone shouting. "Murderer!"
Turning Lena saw a man across the park. As if in slow motion she saw the gun and could almost feel the bullet rushing through the wind. Instinctively she shut her eyes and waited. But she never felt the pain.
Opening her eyes she looked up to see Supergirl in front of her, acting as her own personal shield.
Seeing who he had hit the shooter immediately dropped his gun and stared in disbelief.
As the people, who had dropped tot he ground in fear, got to their feet, they looked at Supergirl, questioning if she was really there. But as shock wore of the phones came out and people started recording. Taking the opportunity Supergirl said.
"Lena Luthor is innocent. Lex Luthor was the one who took me and tried to kill me. But he failed. If you try to murder innocent people you are no better than he is."
She turned and looked at Lena.
"Are you okay?"
Still shocked Lena nodded just as woman shouted. "Jen no."
Turning back Supergirl saw a small girl, no older than five run towards her. Before she could do anything the girl was stood before her, arms raised.
Lifting her up Supergirl said. "I think your mom wants you back."
As the mother approached, Supergirl handed the kid back to the mother who began apologising. Smiling Supergirl turned once more, grabbed hold of Lena and flew her to her apartment.
"Are you sure you are okay." Kara asked as she set them down on the balcony.
"I might need a drink or five. But yes." Lena said heading straight to her kitchen. As she poured the glass she said. "Thank you for saving me."
"You're welcome. Hopefully now you can live in peace." Kara said. "I know I hurt you, but that was never my intention. And I know right now you don't like me. But I really hope that one day we can be friends again."
"I came to National City to start a new life and correct the wrongs of my family. I knew it was best to do that by myself. But I let you worm your way in to my life, only to have you lie to me and betray me in the same way my family had. You proved that I was right all along. I work best when I work alone." Lena said as she poured herself another drink. "We're not friends. We were never friends. I may not have had many friends, but even I know you don't betray friends. I saved you not out of friendship but because it was the right thing to do and it was the only way to clear my name."
"I understand." Supergirl said sadly, turning to the window.
"But that doesn't mean I don't want to try the friendship thing." Lena said.
-00-
"You may want to see this." Kelly called from the couch.
"What is it?" Alex asked moving over.
"Kara's gone public."
"She's what?" Alex asked joining Kelly on the couch where the TV showed Supergirl holding a child in the park.
"How? Why?" Alex asked.
"Someone tried to kill Lena. Kara stopped them." Kelly summarised as Alex read the headline.
"You okay with this?" Kelly asked.
"It's Kara's decision."
"I know. But that doesn't mean you don't have an opinion." Kelly pointed out.
"The whole world has seen she can be hurt. I mean everyone thought she was dead. Even though that video was a fake, people believed it. If people believe she can be hurt I'm scared they will try to hurt her. I don't want her to be a target. But at the same time helping people is what she does." Alex said. "Plus I'll be her boss so I can keep an eye on her." She said as there was a knock on the door.
Guessing it was Kara Alex moved tot he door, checking the peephole before opening it.
"Before you get mad, I had a really good reason." Kara said entering the apartment carrying boxes of food.
"I'm not mad. But I'll take the apology food." Alex said taking some of the boxes of Kara.
"It wasn't actually apology food. But sure." Kara replied before she saw Kelly picking up her coat.
"Where are you going?" Kara asked.
"Just out. You two need some time."
"Which we can get later." Kara said. "Please stay."
"You sure?"
"Of course." Kara said before handing Kelly a box. "Besides I got these just for you."
"What is it?" Kelly asked.
"Non-blueberry muffins."
"Thank you." Kelly said as she sat back down.
"Plus I know that you have good taste in movies and will back my decision to watch The Goonies."
"Obviously." Kelly agreed as Alex rolled her eyes. "Although I am pretty sure Alex is going to let you choose for the next month."
"Don't tell her that?" Alex grumbled out as she sat next to Kelly.
Grinning Kara sat on Alex's side before they all started to eat and watch movies.
-00-
Four hours later Kara noticed Kelly had fallen to sleep and said.
"I should go."
"No chance." Alex said pulling her into her side. "You can stay here tonight and we can finish Labyrinth."
"Kelly's already asleep." Kara pointed out.
"And she'll feel really bad if you left because she is a lightweight." Alex countered. "Although she may appreciate not lying like that all night."
Nodding Kara used her strength and speed to effortlessly and quickly carry Kelly to the bed before returning to the couch.
"I've missed you." Alex said pulling her in for a hug.
"Missed you too." Kara agreed.
"So you are happy you came back?"
"Yes. This is my home." Kara replied. "You are my family. And I know I'm not over what happened. Maybe I never will be. But I do know you give my the strength to fight whatever comes next."
"Always." Alex said squeezing her tightly.
The End
A/N: Thanks for reading and reviewing. I hope you enjoyed it.