Chapter 24
Clark immediately flew to National City and it was decided that he would check out the Tunguska site while Kara would check out John DeWitt's burial place in London. Keeping on the comms, the two quickly left for their destinations.
DeWitt had been buried in a military cemetery and Kara was glad that it was after dark when she arrived there. She went around finding every grave with the name of the man she was looking for. Luckily there were only two graves and one had a date of death in nineteen sixty-five. Upon reaching the grave, she did a quick scan and was immediately met with something curious.
"The coffin must have lead in it," Kara said over the comms.
"Who lead lines a coffin?" Winn responded.
"Someone who doesn't want prying Kryptonian eyes to find what is underneath," Alura chimed in.
"So it's safe to say that whatever is in here is not the body of John DeWitt," Kara responded.
"That would seem to match what I've found. Despite the swampy nature of things, I found what would best be described as almost a bog mummy. A naked bog mummy," Clark broke into the conversation.
"Winn did John DeWitt have any family left? I can't go digging up this guy's grave and get caught doing it," Kara said.
"He does. A son who is living in London but you can't exactly go prancing over to his place wearing your current outfit," Winn frowned.
"Make a quick stop at MI6. I called them to let them know you'd be swinging by," J'onn spoke up.
"You know someone at MI6?" Kara asked.
"A good friend who owes me a favor. Now here's the address. Go in the back," the Martian instructed.
"What should I do?" Clark wanted to know.
"Surveillance at the cemetery. We have no idea if Coville has figured out what we have or how many steps ahead he is. We've been monitoring flights but so far nothing has popped," J'onn said. Clark agreed and promised he was on his way. Kara quickly flew to MI6, which is the British intelligence agency, much like the United States CIA.
"Supergirl, nice to finally meet you," a man introduced himself when Kara landed behind the building.
"Likewise, Mr….?" she started.
"My name is Albert Pennyworth. J'onn said you'd be swinging by," he smiled, as he indicated that they could go in the back door. He was a tall man in his forties and his dark suit looked as though he'd stepped out of a magazine. Nothing was out of place.
"Thank you," Kara smiled and Albert held the door for her. They scooted into the building and then down the hall to a small office, which was not in use.
"I believe you'll find the clothing to be in your size. I'll be out in the hallway," Albert smiled and then closed the office door behind him. Quickly, the blonde changed into the dark pants suit and high heels, wondering how they knew her size and guessing that Winn had a hand in it.
"I think I'm ready," she said upon exiting the room.
"Good. Now, here is the address and some fare. I've called a cab for you so why don't we head out front?" Albert asked. Kara nodded and they headed through the building. She was surprised that she'd be getting such an inside look into a foreign intelligence agency but things became more clear when they reached the front door.
"When you get back to the states, do me favor and tell J'onn that my cousin Alfred owes me big time. I know he's busy in Gotham but I think he could spare some time for a pint," Albert had a smirk on his face.
"You're related to Alfred?" She asked, now realizing who was in Gotham. The cab had pulled up and they moved towards it.
"The one and only. Good luck on your mission," Albert said as he opened the car door for her. She thanked him and gave the cabbie the address. It didn't take long to get there and she quickly paid the driver. Heading up to the front steps, Kara tried to think of how she could say what she needed to say without freaking the man out. However, she never got the chance to knock on the door as it opened and there stood a man who didn't look old enough to be John DeWitt's son.
"I was wondering when you'd come and find me," he said.
To Be Continued…