Now, time for a little bit fun with small Red K drama. Gets a lot better in the next Ch. This is just a teaser of what Red K can do. But, before things get dark, I decided to throw in a little humour.
Chapter 2: Awkward Situations and Affected
Friday…
(Scene: Dr Murphy's Lab, Science and Research Deptpartment, Terra Venture City, Mirinoi/Elizabeth's POV)
I carefully studied the new rock my team synthesised. The project was to recreate Green Kryptonite. This was all under the careful eye of my boss: Dr Murphy. We were close to recreating Green K, we just didn't get the mineral and chemical compositions right. This new rock I held, was red. It gave off an eerie glow, creepier than the Green Kryptonite which is dangerous to my sister.
Green K poisons my sister and in large enough concentration, it can kill her! I wouldn't want to imagine what this Red Kryptonite, we are now calling it, could do to her. Especially if it's man-made and the rock is 100% synthetic. You can never predict the reaction.
"Amazing!" Murphy exclaimed. I looked up. "Yeah sure we didn't get Green K as we hoped, but look what we synthesised from it! Red Kryptonite!",
"I know. A massive breakthrough but… what if something goes wrong. What if at a random possibility that Supergirl comes into contact with it? We don't know what its properties are!" I told him, expressing my fears. Who knows how Kendrix will react to it!
"None of that is going to happen. Trust me. Take a lunch break Dr Morgan. You need it and also, could you take the Red K to another lab for its properties to be studied."
"Yes sir. I'll do that once I'm finished my lunch." I got up and headed to the staff room for much needed food. Wonderful food.
Sometimes, I envy Kendrix, see can eat what she wants and her super fast metabolism just burns it all off! Hell! Last time I remember! She ate two large pizzas! People just think she's a sports frenzy, well actually, you're looking at an alien!
Same Time…
(Scene: Engineering Department, Terra Venture City, Mirinoi/Kendrix' POV)
I strolled through the corridors of the Engineering Deparment. My hours tend to be very weird. Right now, I have nothing to do. I wasn't paying much attention until I bumped into someone. He and I grunted on impact and I then looked up. Oh god! This is embarrassing! I just walked right into Damon's Head Mechanic or boss! I heard his name is Mark Smythe.
"M- Mr Smythe! I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to run into you!" Mark just laughed,
"It's OK Kendrix. Say, I was looking for Damon. Have you seen him?",
"No, but I got nothing else to do, so I could find him for you.",
"Are you sure? Do you know this area?",
"I memorised the layout of every Department in this city." Mark looked convinced,
"Alright. Happy hunting!" And he walked off.
I went the opposite direction, turning every corner I knew, checked every room I memorised. Damon was nowhere to be found. Where could that little Grease Monkey go? I checked the final corridor which lead to another store room. Looking left, I then heard a door shut behind me, followed by some shuffling. What's Damon doing in the Store Room? I could tell he wasn't alone. I swear if he's cheating on Maya, I'll give him a lesson he'll never forget! Like tossing him into Space! No one hurts my friend's feelings or mess with them and gets away with it!
"Damon!?" I scoffed, pulling down the door handle, only to find it was locked. Frowning, I put my ear to the door, definitely sounds coming from behind. My curiosity got the better of me. Pulling my lead-framed glasses down, I used my X-ray Vision. The lead frames suppress my enhanced vision. It was made by a friend of Sarah's, who turned out to be my cousin's foster father: Jeremiah Danvers, to help me fit in better. With my vision activated, I looked in, but saw too much for my liking. I instantly deactivated my X-ray Vision and turned sharply away from the door, shaking my head in disbelief.
"No! No! No, no, no, no, no!" I was cringing from head to toe. Hearing the door open, I tried to make myself look somewhat normal after the horror I just witnessed. Damon and Maya walked out and saw me. I faced them and they could see the mortification that is written all over my face still.
"Oh god! You just didn't-" Damon stuttered. The look on my face told them everything.
"Oh dear god Damon she did!" Maya squeaked, which was so unlike her.
"Kendrix, I know it's wrong… and it feels wrong…" He rambled,
"But when it happens it just feels so-" I cut Maya off, I heard and saw too much for today!
"OK! OK! I don't need to know!" I began making my way back to the main corridor, with Maya and Damon behind me. "I understand, you guys are two, consenting adults and… you should do what makes you happy.",
"I better go." Maya said awkwardly and she left myself and Damon.
"Grease Monkey, your boss if looking for you and… you missed a button.",
"Thanks for finding me!" He smiled sheepishly,
"Get moving." And he ran. As for me, home and a very long shower with disinfectant.
Afternoon…
(Elizabeth's POV)
After lunch, I made my way back to the lab to collect the Red Kryptonite. Finding it in the display case, using my key card, I swiped it down and the light shone green. The automated door opened. I took the Synthetic Kryptonite, carefully placing it in the box. As soon as the box was sealed shut, padlocks in place, I exited the lab.
When I was out of the facility, I called a taxi. Stepping inside, I gave the taxi driver the location of where I wanted to go. He nodded without a word, placing his hand on the clutch, then foot on the accelerator. On the way, I decided to text my sister. My boyfriend managed to us all tickets to a nightclub and also to listen to music by an awesome Scandinavian DJ, that he refused to pronounce. Reaching in for my phone, I began texting Kendrix.
"Hey Keni, can I ask you something?" A few minutes passed, then a notification alerted me.
"Hi Eliza, sorry, I didn't hear my phone. Just out of the shower. A very long one.",
"Did something happen?",
"You don't want to know! I've never been so traumatised in my life!" I tried to hold in my laugh. I think I know where she's getting at. Oh my poor innocent baby sister!
"Do I want to know?",
"No! Now what do you want to tell me?",
"Mike managed to get eight tickets to a nightclub. We're going in two days time. Are you in?",
"As much nightclubs aren't my style, sure I'll go.",
"Great!",
"Wait! Does that mean Leo is coming as well?" I could sense the anxiety through her message. It's been a year since Kendrix refused Leo's declaration of love to her. I know she loves him, but my sister feared that her double life as Supergirl will jeopardise his safety. We haven't spoken about it since, so no wonder it will be awkward between them. I sighed before texting back:
"Yes, Kendrix. It does. You don't have to go if it's too awkward.",
"No, no! It's fine. I'm sure Leo found someone else.",
"OK. See you tonight." Found some else, I doubt it. Leo would have to meet a very persistent woman. He's still has his sight on my sister. He hasn't gotten over her, sure her rejection was a blow to his ego, but it wouldn't stop him from trying.
Suddenly, it happened so fast! One minute the car was moving normally, next, it was toppling over! The vehicle was in a spin. I lost my grip on the metal case, as both my hands instinctively caught the handle bar above me. Then, the car was upside down. I was still attached to the seat belt. I wasn't wounded that bad, only a few cuts and bruises, but the driver wasn't so lucky. He was unconscious. The bumper of the taxi was smoking, glass was broken and cracked, metal slightly bent. The driver must've swerved the car too much. At the other end, the box containing the Red Kryptonite and luckily, it didn't receive that much damage. I hope.
Then, there was a thud, and I felt the whole car being gently tilted over. The car landed with a bang as I slightly jumped in my seat and the car door was ripped open. Supergirl is here! I managed to undo my belt as my sister freed the unconscious taxi driver. I stepped out of the car, aiding Supergirl with the injured driver. I knelt down and checked for a pulse. I could feel it, he's a lucky man. I called for an ambulance, then watched as Kendrix ripped the other door and retrieved the undamaged box. For a second, I swore I saw her stagger, but I must be imagining it. Probably just the adrenaline.
Supergirl walked over and handed me the box. Ambulance was on its way and by the time I turned to thank my sister, she was gone! Wow! So cliché little sis. The paramedics took the unconscious driver and loaded him onto the medical vehicle. I just told them I was fine and I didn't need to be checked over. Convinced, they left. Clutching the box close to my chest, I walked to the lab. I'll run tests on it tomorrow, right now, I just need Kendrix, some tea and TV.
Saturday…
(Scene: Kendrix' and Elizabeth's Apartment, Terra Venture City, Mirinoi/Kendrix' POV)
I was rudely awakened by my stupid alarm clock, that goes off everyday for 6:45 am. Instead hitting the snooze as normal, I slammed my fist onto the clock, silencing and breaking it. Note to self, buy another clock. I got up, brushed my teeth and hair, the usual routine. With work today, I was in the lab, so I dressed myself in my usual attire. It was casual, but acceptable in a laboratory environment.
I'm not sure what I'm feeling, but I feel energised! Like I had taken far too much sugar! This energy felt good and I feel more confident! I felt like I could take on the world! I stepped out in the kitchen, to have breakfast with Eliza.
"Morning sis! Lab work today?",
"Yup. Then tackle the reports.",
"Whoa! There's a spring in your step!" She laughed,
"You wouldn't know." I laughed back. I looked at the clock. I better head.
"Talk to you later Eliza. Gotta go!"
(Scene: Kendrix' Lab, Science and Research Department, Terra Venture City, Mirinoi/Kendrix' POV)
I walked into the lab, getting ready for work and preparing to run some tests. Fortunately, my team were a step ahead and had done all the tests as per instructed. So all we had to do was gather the data, deduce results and conclusions. Still, the project we're doing is in its early stages. This is a prototype.
Two Hours Later…
Time passed by, I couldn't sit still. My mind wouldn't focus on the report and I was jumpy. I needed, no desperately needed to burn off some steam. All of a sudden, my phone went off. I took it out and checked, it was Eliza. What does want now?
"Kendrix, if you're getting this, Mike has called us all for a debriefing but he wants Supergirl on the scene. I don't think he actually involved you in this mission." I sighed, doing other people's dirty work. Doesn't matter, I need to get out of the lab. So I texted back.
"Sure, I'll be there." I shut my phone off and got up from my seat. I turned to my team.
"OK team, you guys have to hold the fort, I'm needed somewhere. When I come back, don't know when, I'm expecting a full report, no details missing. Got it!?" My voice came out a little too cutting, but they got the message. I left the facility, then turning to a quiet area, I changed into my Kryptonian amour and flew off to the Head Quarters.
Evening…
(Scene: Debriefing Room, Terra Venture City HQ, Terra Venture City, Mirinoi/Kendrix' POV)
I sat in the swivel chair, more bored than ever as Mike debriefed his team. It involed Leo, Kai, Elizabeth, a few others I don't know and myself. Mike didn't want me as a part of this mission, he knew there was something dangerous about this and he needed me as Supergirl, not Kendrix.
"There had been two robberies in the last twenty-four hours. Two of which, involved thousands worth of gold being stolen and the thieves got away with it. They are armed and dangerous." Leo put his hand up. He recently joined the military because his older brother insisted.
"Mike, this is going to sound stupid, but by any chance, has alien weaponry been used?" Of course it's a likely dumbo! Throughout the last year, there have sightings of aliens in the city and who comes down to save the day? Me.
"Actually, I'm just getting onto that. This isn't our typical 'subdue and arrest mission'. Turns out, these thieves have an alien as their weapon." Mike fiddled with a few buttons and brought up a visual. "After getting in contact with a few information brokers, we're dealing with a K'hund. Strong and dangerous, this guy won't go down without a fight." Oh please, a punch from him will knock you guys either unconscious or if you're really unlucky, a coma. With me, it'd be a typical human punch. Mike continued,
"Which is why: one; we are carrying heavier calibre bullets than normal and two; we have an alien of our own." Everyone turned to look at me, but I wasn't paying the slightest attention. Mike looked offended. "I'm sorry Supergirl, but am I boring you?",
"When boring people get bored." I answered in an uninterested tone.
"Alright guys suit up!" He ordered, then turned his attention to me again. "Do I need to debrief you again?" I got up from my seat and walked off saying.
"Kick. Alien. Ass." I literally summed up, puncutuating each word to get the direct point across.
Night…
(Scene: Robbery Scene, Terra Venture City, Mirinoi/Elizabeth's POV)
Kai screeched the black SUV to a halt, surrounding the K'hund in the middle of the robbery. He managed to stop the from leaving! He's strong I have to say but it's nothing compared to Kendrix'. As much as I feel tempted to run various tests on my sister, it wouldn't be fair. Kai and I leaped out of the car and raised our high calibre weapons.
"Freeze! Don't move!" I commanded. Knowing he was somewhat outnumbered, he fled, jumping into the air. Seriously! He's a coward! He could take us all on without breaking a sweat! And how did that massive hunk of muscle jump so far! Physics definitely behaves differently for aliens, but Kendrix defies it. She not only obeys its laws, but can break them or somewhere in between. I activated my earpiece.
"Supergirl! You're up!"
(Kendrix' POV)
The K'hund landed in an alley and began to run. I sped towards him, intercepting him and knocking him to the ground in a red blur. I skidded to halt, turning, I just stood there and stared as he got into his knee. He looked a bit shocked, seeing me. Wait for it.
"Your aunt-" I finished his sentence,
"My aunt, my cousin's mother banished you to Fort Rozz, ruined your life. Blah blah blah, I was told every FR convict gives the same tale." I stretched out my hands like 'Do I really care?'. "Want to fight about it?" Growling, the K'hund stood up and charged me. I easily dodged it, countering with a fist to his face. He grunted from the impact. Seriously!? Is this a joke? I actually started to laugh a little.
"Is that it? Is that all you got?" I taunted. Angering him, he let out another loose punch, smashing some concrete behind. He's slow as hell! I'm wasting my time here! I have better things to do than this! I dodged more fists, then catching his last one in my hand. I twisted his hand, he struggled to break free of my grip. I then brought my free hand up, landing an uppercut under his chin. He fell with a 'thud'. I calmly walked over and placed my foot down on his neck, hard as he struggled to breathe.
"I have defeated human criminals, intergalactic, power hungry 'monsters' and my brother to the point of critical injury." I deadpanned, "But you… you're not even worth it! Get out of my sight." I lifted my foot. The K'hund took deep breaths in, gasping for much needed air into his lungs. He looked at me stupid for a moment. I sighed,
"Before I change my mind!" If I wasn't going let him get away, I would've killed him by snapping his neck. Using this rare second chance of life, the alien picked himself up and ran, disappearing into the fog.
I heard a car come up behind me, Eliza got out and ran towards me. She looked at me once or twice, searching for any signs of injury.
"Are you OK? You're not hurt?" She asked quickly. I shook my head.
"No, no. I'm fine." I turned back to the direction the Fort Rozz criminal ran. "He escaped." I walked past Elizabeth, leaving her, not paying attention to the confusion on her face.
Twenty Minutes Later…
(Scene: Debriefing Room, Terra Venture City HQ, Terra Venture City, Mirinoi/Kendrix' POV)
No less than ten minutes upon entering the Head Quarters, a security guard approached Mike with a tablet. There was a message on it for Mike, but I couldn't what was said, not like I care anyway. I forgot Lieutenant Mike was Stanton's right-hand man, also along with Kai. They both work very close to the Commander.
"Sir, Commander Stanton is asking for an update on the K'hund." The young man said in a formal tone.
"Oh! That sounds fun." I said sarcastically. Elizabeth frowned at my behaviour, but for Mike, this wasn't proper protocol.
"I'll get to it in minute." He told the lad. He left the room, leaving myself, Mike and Eliza. Then he turned to me, looking somewhat annoyed. "Alright, I don't know what your problem is here but your job was to catch that alien. Not let him go!" I snapped back.
"How about you get off my back for once! Mike.",
"Supergirl!" Eliza gasped. She was surprised at the way I back answered her boyfriend.
"I thought we were on even grounds here." Mike retorted,
"We are, until I'm told what to do! If you forgotten soldier boy, I work independently.",
"I respect that independence Supergirl but at least show some protocol!" He argued,
"Why don't you go catch that alien yourself then! You and your team have arms that could take on a platoon! Since I revealed myself, alien convicts are popping up, wanting my blood, along with my brother and cousin! I have to live with that! They could too!",
"Supergirl that's not fair! We don't have the weapons to take on an alien attack!" Elizabeth defended. I turned my head to her and gave her a glare.
"Really now? You're a scientist and soldier. So start designing something and be useful!" I strolled passed them, my cape flowing behind me. I walked down the corridor, some people noticed I looked pissed and quickly walked passed me or let me pass them. Turning the corner, I smashed my fist into the wall, leaving quite a large hole and some concrete falling to the floor. I turned my head slightly, looking into a reflected surface and briefly seeing my eyes flash red, but I paid no heed to it.
Oh! Kendrix is slowly falling to the effects of Red K, but it's only going to get worst and her dialogue is going to be a bit more… darker.