Crisis on Two Earths

by AllyBP

Cadmus managed to put everyone in Kara's world against her, causing an attack that puts her life in danger. Now DEO's in lockdown, and it's not safe for Supergirl to be around National City anymore, so she seeks refugee with her friends on Earth 1. She turns in a different place than she expected, she starts developing strong feelings for the last person she expected and her life i

5. Chapter 5

Kara sat in front of the computer in Arrow Cave looking for news about that Prometheus guy, trying to understand him a bit more while the others were coming. She blushed as she remembered what happened a minute before the ceiling collapsed.

- You need to work on your blushing – Oliver said in a low and fun voice next to her ear, making her jump and look at him, giving a small giggle.

And he had a point. They agreed to keep whatever this was between them, since all they knew was that they were attracted to each other and savored each other's kisses. Kara was surprised at herself, 'cause she was not like that at all. She tried to date Adam, Mrs. Grant's son, but she couldn't tell him her secret, and couldn't give him a chance at all. She pined over James Olsen for a long time, before getting to kiss him, and when she was about to date him, her whole world was shaken up. She felt the need to find herself, what she wanted in life besides being Supergirl, and found out she was not ready for a serious relationship. Then she met Mon-El. She really liked him, wanted to help and protect him. She taught him all she could, and then he had to go away. She strongly believed she was unlucky when it came to love, and she was not the kind of girl to full around with people she knew for a short time, but Oliver was a really mysterious guy, he was also a super hero – in his own complicated and violent way, but at the end of the day he did good for the world, was intriguing. She didn't know why, but she felt attracted to him, in a way she never did before and it scared her. He respected her above all things, she could notice, and understood her quite well. It was amazing for her to discover this new world, new people, and new reality. But she knew soon enough she would be back on her Earth, and she would only see them once or twice a year, maybe less, so there was no point stressing over it.

They agreed to use as an excuse for why she was there alone, the fact that she wanted to learn more about Prometheus, and it was a good thing to make it more believable, so he was telling her everything he knew, and she was researching more about his crimes online.

Nate, Mick and Amaya came in first, since they were staying in the Wave Rider that was parked right next to the lair. Stein came with Jefferson, Felicity, Cisco and Caitlin right beside him.

- Sorry Oliver, but I couldn't call Barry. He would kill me – Cisco said giving him a knowing look while entering the lair and stopping suddenly, looking startled at the huge hole on the ceiling – WOW, what was that?

- Wait 'til everyone's here and I explain.

- Also… Sara and Alex are not coming. Alex told me they got drunk in a bar; apparently Sara was thanking Alex for saving her life… She sound really weird on the phone, I heard a loud noise and then she hang up, but I believe they're ok. Drunks being drunks. – Cisco finishes, sitting beside Kara

Superman came in a rush, bringing Thea with him, carrying her bridal style. Her hair went all over the place as she stepped down the floor. Renee, Rory and Curtis came after him, looking around alarmed.

- Thea told me about the meeting. – He said looking at the ceiling – A bomb exploded here or something? – He looked around confused.

- Well, since no one else is coming… This was an attack. If it wasn't for Kara, I would be dead by now.

- What do you mean you were attacked Ollie? – Thea said panicking

- And why were you here so late, cousin? – Clark looked suspiciously at Kara. He noticed some changes in her since he met her super friends from this Earth, especially when she around this Oliver. He was a good guy, he knew it, but he couldn't help feeling protective around his cousin. They developed a brotherly relationship since they reconnected a few years ago.

- I came to thank Oliver about the apartment and to ask him about this Prometheus guy, since he knows him better than anyone. I don't like trying to plan anything without knowing anything about the enemy. – She said with such an innocent look that got even Oliver surprised. She felt fine, 'cause it was not technically a lie, she was just hiding a bit of the information.

- Please tell me you are not thinking about throwing this guy into the Phantom Zone, or going back to Earth 38… We cannot do that again. – Clark said sitting at the other side of Kara, worried.

- No, of course not. I'm not crazy – she smirked – I'm actually gathering information 'cause this is a human guy we are talking about. We have to find a way to stop him, bring him to justice and you and I have to be careful not to kill these guys right away. – She explained and for her surprised, everyone believed in her. To be fair, she was telling the truth, they really had to find a way to do this safely.

Oliver looked worried at Kara, thinking about a nice way to say what he needed to say to her. He found the words as he was trying hard to be careful.

- Kara, I need you to understand… This is a dark city. Prometheus promised to take everyone I love from me, everything I care about. This is his goal: to kill everyone around me, everyone at all since he knows he can hurt me as the Mayor. And I cannot let this happen. The last time someone made a promise like that to me, someone from this team was killed. And nothing in the world will bring her back, so yes, if there's no other way to stop him, I will take him down and you know what I mean.

- Oliver, I don't believe this is the answer. – Kara looked at him, knowing that this time around, something like that would happen, she knew about his way of dealing with justice, she knew he had stopped killing for a while, but it didn't work for him anymore. She knew it all, but she felt like not everything was lost. Not yet. – But… It's your city; you can do things the way you think is right. And I know you will trust your instincts and do the right thing – she just smiled at him, but he worried if she was the king of person that insulted others, how many names she would be calling in his head right now, and smiled back.

- Maybe he could keep Slade some company on the island? – Felicity suggested thoughtful - That is a high maximum security underground prison on an Island of the North China Sea. – Felicity turned around to the others that got confused looks over their faces.

- What a…nice place…this island seems to be – Kara said wide eyed, thinking about it

- It's where I spent almost five years… - Oliver said to her with a look that she immediately knew what it meant: the darkness, the hell he lived, his scars. Kara felt even more sympathy for him. – And yes, it could hold him.

- Perfect – Cisco said getting excited again – Now we need to think of a plan to trap him there. I'm feeling this will not be easy

- It won't – Thea said – This guy is the devil.

- But we have two secret weapons here – Cisco pointed Kara and Clark – and a badass team full of talents, special talents my friend.

- Ok, now can someone please tell us what happened? – Renee said with zero patience. He was not a fan of those gatherings, everyone lost focus so easily it annoyed the hell out of him.

- Oliver was telling me about how this guy usually acted, when I heard a noise, like a "click" from far away. It must have been some bomb because there was a loud noise and part of the ceiling collapsed – Kara told them all, naturally changing a part of the story with an amused look in her face. – I took the piece of the ceiling out of here and while Oliver called Cisco, I went searching for more of those around the lair.

- Arrow Cave – Cisco corrected her

- She found mini cameras all around the lair – Oliver said, completely ignoring Cisco – and destroyed them all with her heat vision.

- So this guy were watching us all the time – Curtis said taking some steps closer to the hole above, observing it – I guess Artemis is to blame about this. She is Prometheus' spy and could have planted the cameras and the explosive while she was alone down here.

- And you wonder why I have trust issues, Felicity – Oliver said looking at the blonde – Lesson learned.

- So, a traitor did this? – Mick said with a serious and grumpy face – Where is she? I want to melt her face… I hate traitors!

- The thing is… I called you all here, because since he promised to go after everyone I care about, he might do something similar to you all. So I ask you: first to be careful, second: we need to search everywhere he may possible attack. Houses or places you are staying in, cars, work place, everywhere you usually go to in Star City. If this happens in a bar, or a building full of innocents, it can end really badly. – Oliver looked at Cisco – I'll have to disturb Barry, where is his new place again? Don't worry, I'll say I forced it out of you, he will understand.

- Alex is with Sara right? Can someone please go warn them? – Kara said looking at everyone.

- I go; I know where she used to live. We all spread around the city and search for any kind of danger we might need to get rid of – Thea said going suit up.

- Kara can come with me since she doesn't know the city and Clark can go with Ray and Nate since he also don't know his way around here – Felicity said opening her purse – Oh, I almost forgot. Here – She gave Clark and Kara each an cell phone – You guys need a way to contact all of us, I got this for you. It has all our numbers. There is one for Alex as well, so you guys don't need to depend on having one of us by your side all the times.

- Good thought, Felicity. – Oliver smiled at her – Let's go guys! – He said, already suited up and taking his bow and quiver with him, putting on his mask at last.

Felicity and Kara were coming outside Felicity's apartment, the place cleared of any possible danger. They crossed the streets to reach Palmer Tech next, passing by an alley when Kara heard a small noise.

- Someone's asking for help.

- Where? – Felicity looked around but Kara was already at the end of the alley, looking very intensely to a huge Trash can. – Ha, x ray vision…so cool – Felicity said to herself as she approached Kara.

Kara lifted the Trash can and threw it behind her. Behind it, there was a blonde woman, wearing all black, with a silver star on her neck and hardly breathing. Kara hold her with one of her arms, and hold Felicity on another.

- We can't wait, she needs help – Kara said, apologizing to Felicity while she took off in super speed.

Caitlin and Cisco stayed in the Arrow Cave, for backup in case of need. They jumped out of their seats when Kara came in a rush, flying in, putting the woman on the table.

- We found her, she needs help.

- Oh my God, is Black Siren – Caitlin said in shock, while getting up and looking around – We need to stop her bleeding, please…

- Yes, right away – Cisco went around the lair taking everything Caitlin needed to save her.

- You guys will be ok? – Kara said – I will fly back to that building we were going to. If I need anything, or to be anywhere else, I'm with the cell phone you gave me – she smiled at Felicity, taking a quick look at the lady being treated by Caitlin. If that was the woman Oliver was talking about the other day, the one who looked exactly like Sara's sister… Well, things were about to heat up on that team. "Poor Sara" – she thought while she flew back to Palmer Tech – It must not be easy to see a clone of your dead sister. Life was not fair to any of them.

The whole team was back in the lair, waiting and watching as Black Siren was recovering from the small surgery Caitlin had to improvise there. The ceiling was fixed from the level above, since Ray offered to pay for it.

It was really late, they all were tired, but nobody could leave without knowing if that woman would survive. Most of them were taken back with her resemblance of Laurel. It was really disturbing and weird.

She slowly opened her eyes, trying to understand were she was and slowly remembering what happened.

- Laurel?

- Where is that psycho so I can scream the life out of him? – She stood up quickly, feeling sore and sitting back on the table, with a hand over her wound in the neck.

- Who did this to you? – Kara asked

- A crazy masked guy, all in black…

- Prometheus… - Oliver said looking at Laurel – You are lucky you are alive. He must have done this as a warning, since he was watching us…

- I want to kill him! – She insisted getting angrier by the time

- Calm down. We are going to take him down, this team is preparing for it. This is not an easy opponent and you will die if you face him alone. – Rory told her

- Listen to me – Oliver said standing in front of her, holding her by the shoulders and looking straightly through her eyes – You are skillful, you are a great fighter as Barry told me, and you are angry. We could use your help, as you can use our help.

- This way, the chance of you dying soon is like 3% - Cisco said – What? It's true.

- Fine! – Laurel finally gave in, considering her options.

- But – Kara flew right in front of Laurel that looked at her scared – We will do this our way… What it's our way Oliver?

- We will try to take him down without killing him, and send him to my special prison where he will never get out from…- he said trusting that he would not win an argument with Kara about killing or not. It wouldn't stop him from doing it if he had to, he was sure of it. He wouldn't expect she would understand. He really liked her, but he couldn't risk any more innocent lives over her code of honor.

Kara smiled at Oliver and looked at Laurel again, serious this time.

- If this is ok with you, you are more than welcome to help.

Laurel looked from her to Oliver, and then agreed.

"This is going to be interesting" – she thought as Oliver told them all to go home. Amaya offered Laurel to stay in the ship with them since there was plenty of room there and she accepted.

- Before I leave… How mad Barry is? – Cisco said, fearing the answer

- He's good. Gladly they were just sleeping and clothed when I got there. It seems there's no more surprises for us to find. – Oliver smiled really glad he didn't interrupt his friends or anything.

Kara was in the computer again, really focused on her research. She told Clark she would go to their place later, since she needed to check on Winn first. He said goodbye and flew away, laughing to himself. He was the master of excuses and disguises since he had to play dumb and awkward while hiding his identity from the world. Kara couldn't possibly think he wouldn't notice anything, but he decided not to spoil her fun. She might have a reason to hide that something was going on between her and Oliver. Soon enough she would tell him.

As soon as they were alone, Kara turned around, rotating the chair with her like a happy kid that got an awesome present.

- They all fell for my story – she said impressed with herself, with both hands on her face – They really did. I never did that before, and believe me; I was lousy when I tried to lie.

Oliver observed her and found amusing how the small things made her give him that beautiful and contagious smile. He couldn't help but smile as well.

- I have to say that even I am impressed… - Oliver said walking towards her while she got up.

- To be fair it was not one hundred per cent a lie

- No it was not – he said taking her hand, giving a little push that made her go straight to his strong arms. She was still in her Supergirl suit, but without her cape and he was still in his, without his mask, bow and quiver.

- Oliver … - she said as he caressed her hair with one of his hands – what are we doing? – she smiled

- I don't know – he said honestly, smiling back to her. He was really not sure what they were doing, being from two different Earths, living literally a world apart. He knew it was crazy, but his life was never normal, he was more than ok with that. – All I know is that I like you… A lot…

- I like you too – she said with one of her hands in his arm and the other in his chest. She was never the one to focus on this things, since she valued brains over bodies, but Rao, he had a really nice one. It was not a hard thing for her to be in his arms, to look at him and kiss him… It was definitely not that hard, she thought.

- And I wanted you to know that even if I am a bit stubborn…

- Just a bit? – she joked

- Ok a lot – he lowered his head, defeated and lifted it up again laughing at her – I value your opinion. We have different ways of dealing with life, and I'm not good with killing people, I never was… It was something that I had to do to… stay alive.

- I understand Oliver, even if I don't like it. My sister went through this not so long ago. She killed my aunt, Astra. She was crazy and psychotic about how we should dominate the humans. My uncle was far worse then her; I almost killed him when I faced him. I didn't, but I almost… - she lowered her heard, with sadness in her voice. Alex said she had to do it, and it took a lot for me to forgive her, but I did, because I understood why she did it. So I'll never judge you for doing what you had to do to survive. I just… - she was lost of words and Oliver lifted her head up to meet her deep blue eyes.

- We don't have to talk about this right now…

Oliver hugged Kara sensing she needed it and he was right. She needed a hug. She felt the weight of the world on her shoulders on a daily basis, and everything was so stressful all the times. Everything she told him made her go back to that day, old feelings came in a rush, all the pain. She didn't want to feel the pain, not while she was in Oliver's arms, being hugged as she took in his scent and calmed down slowly.

- You smell good – she said bringing her nose at the base of his neck, giving him small chills.

- Glad you like it – he said letting her go of the hug, but still holding her by the waist. – You are not so bad yourself - he said getting his lips closer to hers. He lean in kissing her hesitantly at first, but after noticing how she was responding, he started kissing her more firmly.

They sat on one of the big chairs on a corner, never breaking apart, Kara on her side with both her legs bent over his lap. He held her by her back with one of his hand while the other rested on her neck, bringing her closer to him.

- I think… Clark is suspicious – Kara smiled, pausing between kisses

- I'm…screwed

- Not that much – she said looking him in his eyes while caressing his neck.

- Do you… want to tell him? – He gave her a small kiss on her neck and noticed she liked it. He was not in a rush with Kara, he wanted to take things slow if that's what she wanted it, but there were some charms on her he could not resist.

- I don't know – she closed her eyes feeling his kisses on the side of her neck. – I don't know what I could tell him… - she felt that the kisses stopped and looked at him, worried. She was used to ramble so much when she was nervous, she might say the wrong thing, and if there's one thing Oliver did well, was making her nervous.

Oliver got his face closer to Kara's and gave her one of his big smiles she loved it in secret, and held her by the waist. He wasn't sure of many things in his life, but since their first kiss, since they exchanged looks earlier than this, since then he knows that he just can't stop thinking about her.

- You can say to him that, since I have no desire to be with anyone else, and I really hope you don't too – he smirked - that we are enjoying each other companies as we get to know each other better and that we like to be together.

- Exclusively – she answered him leaning in and kissing him a little more passionate this time. She felt like they didn't need to label anything as long as they felt the same. And she was glad he felt the same.

Oliver understood what she meant and felt some sort of happiness he hasn't felt in a long time. For a while, he thought he was meant to spend his life alone, because he endangered everyone he came close to. And it was not Kara's powers, or anything like that that drawn him to her. It was the way she smiled, the way she was always thinking about others, worrying, and trying to help the best she could, how she could trust people and give them her best, it was her dorky way to be excited about the smallest things, or the way she gave you her puppy eyes when she wanted something really bad, her braveness. He knew he felt this way for quite some time, but he never thought he would actually act on these feelings and he would not worry right now about the future, about when this team up was going to be over. He was going to worry about now, and how he felt her small hands unzipping his jacket, and caressing some of his scars, while she kissed his cheek, doing a small trail to the base of his ear.

- Kara I…

- It's ok, I told you – she smiled looking softly at him – One day, if you're ok with that, I would love to hear your stories about your scars.

- They are brutal…

- No problem… I have some brutal stories as well, we can share them

- In this case, I would love to

- Good – she leaned in, letting her whole body press against him as she took his lips back on hers, still caressing his arms, chest and stomach with her soft hands.

Oliver could see she was loving to tease him, and even if he loved the idea of being in his lair kissing her all night long, it was really late, and they needed to rest. It pained him to do it, but he had to, also, for his sake. He was going nuts.

- We really need to rest, tomorrow is a big day – He said, trying to be strong.

- I know… I just don't want to go… - She said resting her head on his shoulder while he caressed her hair

- I don't want to go too, but we have to… - He closed his eyes taking a deep breath

- Ok… Just you wait next time – she said playfully, getting up and helping him get up, being careful not to take his arm out.

- I can't wait – He said giving her another kiss before going change so they could go home.

The next day, around 10 am, Sara and Alex were walking side by side on the street. Alex has spent a very interesting night for the first time in her life, and she was not sure how she felt. The last thing she expected it was to hook up with the White Canary. She wasn't going to lie; it was a hell of a night. Sara was… Amazing, to say the least, but she was from another universe. What the hell this that meant for them? And, was there a "them" for her to freak out about like she was doing now? Sara didn't seem the type to have a "them" with someone, but she couldn't tell, she didn't know her for that long… Alex didn't know what to say, it was an awkward situation, and Sara was not saying anything as well. It seemed like a bad sign. She just couldn't take more disappointment.

- So… Are we going to talk about last night, or are you going to be quiet, keeping your thoughts to yourself? – Sara said after considering going to the Arrow Cave in total silence or trying to break the ice. She chose the latest.

- Hm… Oh, sorry… I was just distracted… - Alex said vaguely, keeping her eyes on the street in front of her feet.

- Wow… that bad? – Sara teased

- Of course not – Alex looked at her, with a small blush on her cheeks – It was amazing… You are amazing lady – she said teasing back, making Sara laugh – Is just… This is all new to me…

- Oh... I see… - Sara said realizing that she was her first, for real. Alex only dated Maggie for a while before anything else happened between them, having just coming out a short time before that. – Do you… Want to talk about it? – she asked, unsure, but still smiling

- Not now… I'm still dealing with all the changes. – She said – but thanks.

- Ok… Well, maybe latter we can go grab some coffee… - Sara stopped, facing Alex. – You are a fun girl, and strong as well. I wish I could get to know you more… If you're up to it…

Alex looked at Sara with sad eyes. As much as it hurt like hell, she had to do it.

- I don't think it's a good idea. Last night was fun, and like I said it was amazing… But it was also a mistake. We have so much to do, we need to stay focused – she kept walking, leaving a startled and angry Sara behind.

- What the… - the blonde said while watching Alex enter the building that gave access to the Arrow Cave. It made no sense at all.

After the team meeting in the Arrow Cave to discuss their plan against Prometheus, Oliver asked Sara to go with him somewhere, but never said why. She was getting curious by the minute, but Oliver kept that mystery face of his, not saying a word. He looked serious and seemed worried. They got to his apartment and Oliver stopped, with his hands on the door knob.

- Please, don't freak out… - He pleaded at her, while opened slowly the door. Sara looked at him with concern and entered the place.

Oliver's and Thea's place was really nice. It was lightened naturally by the huge windows that allowed you to see the whole city. She stepped in the living room and put her hands in her mouth, with a muffled scream.

- Sara, calm down… breathe – Oliver told her, slowly. – This is Laurel from Earth 2; she goes by the name of Black Siren.

- Oh my… - Sara and Laurel looked at each other, both really scared.

- You are… exactly my sister – Laurel said, in awe

- You too… Wow…This is weird – Sara said not knowing what to feel.

- You also have a sister? – Oliver looked at Laurel, who smiled sadly

- She died two years ago in a car accident.

- I'm sorry – Sara said – My sister died too… She was killed. – Sara stared at Oliver – ok, Ollie, what is this? Are you trying to mess with me or something?

- Never, Sara – He said approaching her. – Black Siren was almost killed by Prometheus, and we offered her a chance to get back at him, by helping us take him down. She has abilities. And I knew it would be though for you… So I figured out it would be better if you met her before that. And now I see it was a wise decision, since she also has a version of you as sister in her Earth.

- I see… - Sara said hugging Oliver out of sudden – Thank you. I appreciate you worrying about it, really Ollie. I don't think how I would handle if I was taken by surprise…

- Neither do I – Laurel said, smiling at Sara – I know we are not the real versions of each other's sister, but I hope we can work well together. It will be my pleasure.

- For me too – Sara said reaching out for Laurel, who took her hand and greeted her, sitting on the couch with her sister's clone so they could learn more about each other, while Oliver watched, relieved.

"That went well" – he thought

- Thanks so much for this, Thea, I should have done this earlier – Kara said while getting lost in the middle of a bunch of pants and t-shirts. She was in the Star City Mall with Thea, looking for some new clothes since she brought nothing to this Earth besides her suit and a change of clothes 'cause she was using some Felicity's ones for quite some time.

- Oh, no problem, you are in good hands. I was a spoiled teenager with a huge love for shopping and way too much time on my hands. – She looked at Alex – she's ok? She's been acting weird since the meeting…

- I don't know… Guess I'll talk to her later to find out. – Kara said with a worried smile on her face while still trying to find some clothes.

They heard a loud bang and people screaming not so far away. Kara looked a Thea, scared, and since they were alone in that part of the store, Kara opened her shirt and changed into the Supergirl suit that was underneath her normal clothes. Thea looked in awe, thinking that was really awesome, and as soon as Kara flew she ran after her, looking for what was going on that got people so frightened.

- Prometheus… - Thea said, recomposing herself after the shock to see that he was the responsible for that madness at the mall, Supergirl floating in the air beside him. They had managed to evacuate the place, so there was no one seeing them. – What the hell do you want?

- To take everything from the Green Arrow. Starting with the both of you. – He said behind that horrible mask he wore. He aimed a gun at Supergirl first, and both Supergirl and Thea just smirked at him.

- Are you going to shoot me? – Kara said in a bored way.

Prometheus shoot her without a word, and Kara tried to avoid him, not wanting him to know everything she could do, but the second bullet got straight in her stomach and she flew backwards, with her hand covering her wound, feeling a strange warmth. She looked down and saw it: a kryptonite bullet stuck in her and a lot of blood in her hands. She fell to the ground, in pain, almost fainting, feeling weak and in shock. How the hell did that guy from this Earth, knew about her weakness and the kryptonite. And where he got that green rock in the first place? But then she remembered the cameras in Arrow Cave, and thought that he probably saw her coming, and learned about her and how to hurt her.

- How… What… - Thea said in shock

- I got this from his lair, tell him I said thanks. – Prometheus said in a cold voice, throwing his gun away. He didn't need it anymore.

Thea was full of angry inside her, but tried to stay calm. She managed to dial Oliver in her cell phone, hiding her hand, and put in her pocket.

- Let's go solve this, you piece of shit! – Thea said going after him with all she got and they started to fight.

Oliver was in his apartment still, with Black Siren and Sara when his cell started to ring. Thea's picture appeared in his screen and he smiled

- Hello Speedy, what…– he said while he heard some strange noises – Hello? Thea?

- Why did you choose Star City Mall to attack, Prometheus? How did you know we were here? And specially: how did you know how to hurt Kara? – Oliver heard from far away in his phone, and hung up startled. He dialed quickly as Sara and Black Siren noticed and looked worried at him – Hello, Ray quickly, suit up: Star City Mall, Kara is hurt somehow, we don't have time. Bring her to the lair; I'll call the others… Speedy is there fighting Prometheus alone.

Sara and Black Siren got up in a hurry. Sara dialed everyone she could as fast as she could and told them to go to the mall right away. Oliver dialed Caitlin and Felicity and asked for their help in the lair. He dialed Cisco and told him to wait for them in the lair as well, and keep them posted about Kara's situation.

Ray got to the Mall, flying in his Atom suit and took Kara in a single movement, taking her away from there. She had passed out but was still breathing. She flew straight to the Arrow Cave where Felicity and the others were ready to help her.

Sara, Laurel, Alex, Amaya, Nate, Oliver, Barry, Firestorm, Mick and Wally arrived in the Mall just in time to help Speedy that almost got hit with a silver star from Prometheus.

- Right on time guys – Speedy said, feeling a bit tired but not giving up.

- You're welcome, female Robin Hood – Mick said pointing his flame gun to Prometheus and hitting in his mask, that started to melt down.

Barry reached them in super speed and threw some lighting bolts at the guy, while Firestorm kept throwing flames from the sky. Nate approached him and hit him in the face, with his hand of steel, making him take a few steps back. Alex arrived and joined the fight.

- What took you so long? – Sara asked while hitting the guy in the back his her weapons

- Had to check on Kara. She's recovering. – Alex said while Prometheus was handling them all way too well for her liking.

Thea got hit in her back and fell to the ground, rolling over

- Is a bunch of us against one, what the hell – She said not believing what she was seeing. Prometheus had his mask damaged, and arrows on his leg, part of his clothes were burn by Mick's and Firestorm's fire, but he was still standing and taking a few of them down easily.

- Don't take anything for granted, Speedy – Oliver said helping her stand up and going back to the fight.

They heard a big whoosh and looked up in the sky. Superman flew right in Prometheus' direction and they took a step back. Ray flew right after, and stopped midair, watching Superman take Prometheus in the air.

- Who the hell are you? – Prometheus said in shock, surprised that there was another flying guy with a funny suit. He thought he was free of that blonde kind.

- Someone you don't want to mess with - Clark punched him many times in the face making him fall to the ground, throwing his heat vision on his arm.

Prometheus screamed in agony, while Clark kept punching him, making him fall to the ground.

He looked at Oliver and gave him a sign with his head. Clark flew back while Oliver came closer and threw a few arrows at him that were made to trap people. Ragman threw some ropes to help keep the guy trapped. Kara flew in just in time. Oliver came closer to him and started punching again his face.

- Oliver, he's out. Let's bring him to that Island so he won't hurt anyone again. – Firestorm said, with worry in his voice.

Oliver ignored him and took Prometheus by the collar. Everyone stood there, looking at him. Kara was frightened, but she kept her mouth shut. Barry looked at his friend, understanding his rage but not recognizing Oliver at the same time. He had this look on his face that said how hurt and angry he was. And Oliver was hurt. He was fed up with that guy. He could kill him right away, and he was seconds from doing it. But then, he remembered Kara's words to him. How hardships made him stronger, how he was not supposed to be ashamed of his past, his darkness, his pain, his scars. All of that made him who he was. And even as he felt he didn't deserve a lot of things, Kara made him feel like he did. He also remembered his sister's words to him, every time he felt let down, and Barry's belief in him, saying he inspired him to be a hero. And he wanted to be that person, that deserved happiness and love and that deserved good things in life. So he took a deep breath and dropped him on the ground.

- Not worth it! – He said. – Slade needs some company after all.

Kara and Clark smiled relieved as everyone else was looking at the scene, shocked. Half of them were sure that Oliver would not hold back, but something made him hold back. Whatever it was, it was a miracle – Diggle thought as walking to his friend.

Kara flew down and everyone got to her, hugging her.

- I'm glad you are ok – Barry said, letting her go after giving her a kiss on the cheek

- Don't you ever scare us like that again, do you understand? – Sara asked her, playfully.

Kara smiled at everyone, saying thanks and explaining everyone how she was shot. Cisco took the kryptonite away from her, keeping it in a led box he brought with him. Kara met Oliver's eyes, and even if he was quiet, she knew what they said. She just smiled at him. He knew they would talk better later.

- And now man? – Diggle asked looking at Prometheus, checking if as really out.

- Now we take him to Lian Yu in China!

- How? He can wake up anytime. – Thea said feeling really tired. She so could use a good shower and her bed right now.

- I can help fly him there – Ray said

- We all can… Those who can fly – Clark said looking at the others.

- Well, I'll stay behind. I would love to go with you guys, but I'm still recovering. People need to stop shooting me with kryptonite. – She looked at Cisco – Are you sure there is no more in this Earth?

- Yes, this was the one he stole somehow from the lair. Krypton doesn't exist here, or hasn't exploded – He looked at Felicity – You guys need to improve security in Arrow Cave, for God's sake. I will help, let's go. – He smirked.

- Yes – Firestorm said excited – I always wanted to see China.

- It's not nice place, at least not the Island. – Oliver said serious – I'll go with you guys to make sure this guy gets exactly what he deserves.

- I can take you there, you just give me the directions and the others can follow – Clark said – If you don't mind going in my back – Clark laughed at Oliver's expression.

- Believe me; I've been through worse than this… No offense – he said smiling

- None taken – Clark said while Oliver climbed his back and they took off, with Clark holding Prometheus in his arms and the others following him.

Alex was alone in the apartment she shared with Kara and Clark, resting in the couch, thinking about everything that happened since last night. Everything was so confusing, she wished there was a simpler way to solve things. Kara almost dying again threw her off balance. She was glad there was no more kryptonite on this Earth; she could not take another scare like this. She knew the battle on her Earth would be crazy and dangerous, but she had a feeling they would won, with all that help from this Earth's heroes. And thinking about the heroes of this world, she thought about Sara. The blonde was skilled, amazing fighter; she could tell she was a cold blood assassin by her fight style. And she was an amazing kissed, an excellent lover… It pained her that this couldn't last, couldn't even begin. She looked at the door and saw Kara coming in. She smiled.

- There is so much craziness going on, I feel like I barely see you – Kara said coming closer and hugging her.

- No flying through the balcony this time?

- Too risky. – Kara said adjusting her glasses – People here saw me flying around but they call me Supergirl: the meta-human from Central City. – She laughed, finding it really funny - So apparently I have two disguises here. Is safer that way. – She hugged Alex that hugged her back – Please tell me what's going on with you? You've been weird since yesterday. I am your sister, I demand to know.

- Only if you tell me what's going on between you and Oliver – she said taking Kara by surprise and stopping her from talking – and don't even try to lie to me, I know you, and I notice those things. Spill it.

Kara looked at Alex, thinking about her options. She knew she couldn't keep things from Alex and Clark for a long time, they would notice. She just didn't expect that Alex was going to be the first to see.

- I asked first

- Hm…So there is something going on… I knew it!

- Alex…

- Ok… - Alex said, sitting straight on the couch – Sara took me to a bar as thanks for saving her life… We talked. I told her about Maggie and how I was heartbroken. And I knew I didn't tell you, I only told her 'cause I was really drunk. But long story short: Maggie told me she loved me after confusing me a lot, just to go away in the next day. It broke my heart and felt like hell. So, I told Sara… And she comforted me.

- And to think you guys were fighting the other day – Kara said smiling – It's nice of her to support you like that.

- We kissed. And we slept together at her place

- Oh… - Kara looked at her, surprised – So… This kind of comfort… - She was really blushing, losing the words to say to her sister. She didn't know Sara liked girls as well. – So… You guys are like… dating or something?

- No

- Alex if she slept with you and dumped you, I'll make her feel pain like she never felt before

- Calm down sis. She wanted to get to know me better. – Alex said and Kara adjusted her glasses again, getting calmer – I just don't see this going anywhere.

- Why not?

- Kara, since when you are the supporter of Sara and Alex fan club?

- Alex… You know I love you. I would never judge you, you know that. – Kara said taking Alex's hand and slightly squeezing it – I'm just surprised. Oliver told me about his not so great past with her, that he cheated her sister with her. I know, not a great quality. I almost punched him when he said that, but he also told me about how much he grew up after the Island, and learned by his mistakes.

- So he's a cheater? – Alex said not helping the judging look in her eyes

- He told me he was really despiteful, a jerk and immature. The island changed him, and so all the suffering he went through after. I had to agree with him, by what he told me, that yes he was a jerk and if I knew him back then, he would probably get his ass kicked by me. – She said making Alex laugh. – But he paid for the pain he caused to his ex, for the wrongs he did… He still feels darkness inside him, like he doesn't deserve to be happy… Is kinda sad sometimes. I told him to look at all the good he has done, to believe he was a hero. I know what it feels to walk into the darkness and realizing all the bad you did, and having to live with that.

- In your case it was caused by external forces, Kara. It was not a choice you made.

- Still, don't erase the bad I did. I just learned to forgive myself. That Island was his purgatory. We don't have to keep wounds open to punish ourselves. I believe in second chances, and forgiveness.

- I know, and that's why I love you – Alex said hugging Kara

- The thing is, Sara went through hell as well, as he told me, and she also changed so much. Se was a member of a club called League of Assassins and is not the name of a place you get together to smell roses and play with puppies. And now she also saves the world, and please – Kara said looking at her sister, with her hands on her shoulders – Stop being stupid! If Sara wants to know you, let her. Don't push people away 'cause you were hurt, or are scared.

- That's not why I did it. Kara, we are from 38 Earths from this one.

- So? Breaches exist for a reason. We can manage to come and go now in seconds, you know that.

- Yes, but she time travels. Like, lives in a ship and goes back in time. She is the Captain of the damn thing. – Alex said putting her bare feet on the couch, hugging her knees and resting her chin on her arms – How am I supposed to deal with that?

Kara thought for a second. Yes, this was not an easy thing to deal with, but Kara knew they could make it work, or at least try.

- Alex, you were the one that told me when I was a kid that I had to try things in life, before giving up. Don't you want to know if it might work? And, you guys are not marrying; she just wants to know you better. Stop freaking out.

- But I don't want to give her false hope…

- You don't need to. You just have to be honest with her, tell her exactly your concerns in case she wants to be serious with you, and decide together if you want to give it a try. It may not work out, but it can also be the best moment of your life. You will never know if you don't try.

- When did you become so wise? – Alex said smiling at her, surprised at how much Kara matured since they left their Earth.

- I was born this way.

- Don't quote a Gaga song to me, lady

- Winn hears it all the time, It gets in your head sometimes – She laughed

Kara got up and went to the kitchen get a glass of orange juice she loved so much. Alex went after her and sat on the table.

- Now tell me… You and Oliver…

- There is no me and Oliver – Kara said taking a sip of juice – At least… Well… I don't know what this is. We hang out twice and kissed… A lot. I don't know, something's got me looking at him in a different way.

- I bet his abs helped – Alex joked, getting a slightly slap in her right arm, pretending to be hurt by it.

- Is not like that, but yes, he's gorgeous – She blushed violently as she said it out loud. She always thought Oliver was handsome, she even got a crush on him when they first met and she had saved him from falling after being hit by a Dominator, but she would never say it out loud 'til now. – I don't know. I just feel attracted to him, but not in a luxurious way… More in a spiritual way. Is hard to explain. I know he has a different way of dealing with justice and I know he scares the hell out of others, but today I guess he proved he's not that crazy killer some paint him to be. He is more than just violence and getting the job done…

- Someone's crushing hard on Green Arrow – Alex laughed – But seriously. I can tell he really cares about you just by the way he looks at you. I notice those things, you are my sister. – She defended herself as she saw the look on Kara's face - You think I wouldn't know when a guy is crushing on you? Please… But I think is nice that it is him. I mean, obviously you two are very different, but sometimes is a nice thing. Sometimes we need a good balance in life, you know? All I ask you is to be careful and sure about what you feel and what he feels. I know you would never play with someone's feeling, and I believe when you said that he has changed. We all can change and have a second chance, and Oliver's been proving he's a better person, by what I saw 'til now. But is never too much to be careful, and only sink deep into this, if you guys are sure about it. 'Cause the hurt afterwards is way too much to handle.

- I know Alex, and thanks for hearing me out and trusting me. – They hugged again, standing up – And if you not let Sara get to know you, I'll make you.

- Deal – Alex said while letting Kara go. She was right. She owned herself this. She just had to wait for the right time and place since they were always fighting some new crisis.

Barry, Clark and Oliver were alone in the lair. Clark and Barry were sitting in the chairs of the computer and Oliver was in the salmon ladder, training as usual.

- So I guess everything went fine in the Island.

- No surprises this time. – Oliver said, focused on his task

- The Slade guy went nuts when Oliver went down the cellar with Prometheus in his arm. I helped hold that other guy that was in the cellar in front of him while Oliver threw him there. I had to freeze Slade, cause he was really angry, beating on the walls, promising to come back and take his life. I never seen anyone so mad in my life, and I fight aliens all the time.

- Yes… They have… History – Barry said vaguely, scratching his left ear. – I have to say man – He turned to Oliver – For a moment there, I thought you were going to kill Prometheus.

- So did I

A silence fell in the lair, only the sound of Oliver's bars echoing. He jumped on the floor, sweating and took his towel from a chair, cleaning his face and throwing it away without looking.

- Guys, I really appreciate all the help and everything – He said approaching them, tired – But I really need to be alone right now.

- No problem man – Barry said patting him on the back slightly as he got up.

- If you need anything, call us – Clark said smiling sympathetically at him

- C'mon man, let's race to Felicity's place, Caitlin and Cisco wanted to talk to us. – Barry said putting his mask back on

- Sure, but you know I'm faster – Clark laughed and they stormed off leaving Oliver alone.

He liked to be alone sometimes, thinking about his life, his choices, his problems… It was refreshing for him. He has come a long way, dealing with darkness, with violence, with bad guys all the time trying to destroy his city. He was busy as hell as the Mayor, if it was not for Thea's help he would be screwed. He felt like hell sometimes, but since Kara came into his life, he started to feel less in hell and more like heaven, even with all the crazy around him. The media started to talk about the new superhero in town, a blonde that was strong as a rock, flew like a bird, shot fire from her eyes and was apparently indestructible. They called her a meta-human from Central City and Oliver laughed hard all the time he heard this. If only they knew – he thought. He saw the elevator doors opening, and a smiling Kara coming out of it, walking to him. She was stunning for a person that got knocked out again by kryptonite bullets, and almost died again. She was with a grey jeans and a white buttoned shirt, with black sandals on her feet. Her hair was in a one sided braid and she took out her glasses, leaving it on the computer table as soon as she got in.

- A bird told me you asked to be alone, but I felt the need to come and talk to you – Kara said already in an apologetic way.

- There's no need to explain yourself, you are always welcome here – he came closer to her, passing his hands around her waist, pulling her closer to a kiss.

Kara always melted when Oliver did that, but she tried to disguise it, not wanting to already give him the satisfaction of knowing what he did to her and made her feel. She had also to contain herself so she wouldn't hurt him in case of feeling way too excited and losing control of her strength, of her hold. Her hands rested on his chest, that chest that she loved so much that was full of scars and stories. She loved to listen to his stories as much as he loved to hear hers.

- Thank you – Oliver said while taking a break of the kiss for some air. They both always kissed so ferociously that they always ended up gasping a bit for air.

- For what? – Kara asked curiously as she rested her forehead on his, smiling at him.

- For making me want to be a better person. I don't know what I would do to Prometheus if it was five years ago… He would probably be six feet under.

- Oliver – Kara put her hands on his cheeks, caressing while she looked at him – You don't need me to be a better person, you turned into a better person the moment you decided to help others without gaining anything in return. All the ups and downs you had or still have, is part of the job, as you like to say. You like to scare the hell out of people way too much, but I'm ok with that, this is your way of dealing with bad guys. I kinda find it badass.

Oliver laughed at that. He never heard anyone tell him he was a badass for making people shit on their pants. That was new and he found it amusing. He knew from that moment on, that he never wanted to let her go. He was starting to fall hard for her, and he was beyond screwed by now. It was really hard to tell if she felt the same, but he liked to think she would let him know at her own time. He would never push anything with her. He would just enjoy their time together for now.

- But I have to say – She complemented – I knew you wouldn't kill Prometheus. And it was not because of what I thought of it or anything like that. I knew it 'cause even if you don't believe it, you are a good person, a hero, and when you need to, you always do the right thing. I believe in you Oliver, even if you don't believe in yourself sometimes, and it's ok. I'm an alien and sometimes I doubt myself, but Alex or Clark is always there to reassure me everything will be ok. Then, I restore my faith and keep fighting for what is right. We all have ups and downs; the important thing is how we get up.

- You are this person to me – Oliver said, getting a serious tone, caressing her back with one hand and her hair in her neck with the other – The one who is inspiring me right now.

Kara gave him the sweetest smile she could, feeling touched by his words. She never had been with someone who felt like that with her, even if she only had a few briefs relationships. She reached for his waist with one of her hands, while the other caressed his cheeks.

- Alex knows… About us. – She said suddenly

- And what she said? – Oliver asked still caressing her back

- She is happy for me, for us.

- That's really great. I am going to tell Thea, if that's ok with you – Oliver said as Kara came smiling closer to kiss him, and he kissed her back. He missed her kisses.

- It's prefect to me. – She said going back to kiss him.

- Kara… - he said stopping the kiss, taking her by the hand and bringing her to a huge bunker that was in the back of the lair.

There was a small wall that divided the computer area from the back of the lair, where they kept the lockers. The bunker stood right behind this wall, like a huge bed, so people could rest there if they needed to spend the night. He used it to sleep sometimes when he had to be in there 'til late hours. It had a small black mattress on it, two blue pillows and a blue blanket. He sat down, and Kara sat next to him, curious by the way he was looking at her. He took her hand in his; crossing their fingers together, while looking deep in her eyes. He thought about it for quite sometime now, and this was it, the time to define things. He felt scared as hell inside, but put his brave face on and smiled at her, confident.

- Oliver, you are scaring me – Kara said noticing his nervousness – Did something happen?

- Yes. – He said – I realized something. – He looked at their hands – This feels really good. And right – he looked back at her – And since you came into this lair, almost dying, I can't stop thinking about you. When we kissed for the first time, it was the best night for me. It was that light at the end of the tunnel that I felt I was never going to find, but I found it. In you. I don't want us to fool around like teenagers, I… I want for this… Us to be a serious thing, if you're up to it. – There, he finally said it, feeling like a weight just got out of his shoulders, but still scared.

Kara felt her heart racing. Ever since he took his hand and said her name, she thought about many things that he could say to her, but never thought of this. She couldn't help her smile, from ear to ear, while she squeezed his hand.

- Of course I'm up for it. – She answered him, noticing him relaxing more – I wouldn't have kissed you if I didn't feel like this. I would love to take things serious with you… Mr. Queen – she teased as she came closer, kissing him on his lips.

Oliver kissed her back like he never did before. It was real, it was happening. They were officially dating and he couldn't be happier. He knew what some people would say to him, about Kara being an alien, from another Earth, but he didn't care. He was not normal, he had a crazy and dangerous life, and she understood that, she had that in common with him. He wouldn't never have to lie to her, 'cause she knew all his secrets, all his deep dark secrets, and she never judged him. He always wondered if he would ever find someone like her, especially when he started this vigilante thing. And he was happy he found her. He never saw Kara as an "alien", as someone different. She had powers, she could smash him if she wanted it, but to him, she was a beautiful and wonderful woman, that had a pure heart and was really cute, who he happened to fall for. The different Earth thing they could figure it out later.

- Oliver, as much as I love being here with you, I have to go home now. – Kara said breaking apart from him, with a sad but apologetic face – Is really late, Alex and Clark will be worried. – She started getting up, but Oliver took her hand on his, smiling at her and stealing another kiss from her.

- Stay? – He said in a whisper, closer to her ears, getting on his knees on the bunker to better reach out for her.

- Oliver… I don't know… - Kara was saying unsure, blushing as she got interrupted by Oliver

- No, not like that. – He smiled at her – We would never do what you don't want to, or don't feel prepared to – he hugged her by the waist – As bad as I was, I was never that kind of guy – he laughed, making Kara laugh too – What I meant was for you to stay here with me tonight. Just stay. Just actually sleep.

Kara laughed still blushing. Of course she knew he was not that kind of guy, and it was not like she believed in chastity. She was an alien, but she was not dead, and she felt things, especially when she was around Oliver, like that. She just wanted things to happen at the right time, at the right place. She was still a romantic like that. She felt relieve when Oliver explained what he meant, and gave it a thought.

- Well, I would love to feel what is like to wake up in your arms – she said with her hands around his neck, caressing it, while kissing him – But I need my pajama, and you are forbidden to laugh at it. – She said pretending a serious face

- Ok, I promise not to laugh – He smirked.

In a blink of an eye Kara went to her place and got back, with her pajamas, holding her clothes on her hands. It was a light pink pj's with a baby blue cloud in the front, saying "little angel". The pant's also had small clouds around the bottom's and she had a fluffy white slipper on her feet.

- This is cute – He said looking at her from bottom to top, smiling – Did you just got to the apartment with Clark and Alex there? They said anything?

- I mean, I went there to get this, of course. – She said as she sat down the bunker – Alex was there, I let her know but Clark was racing with Barry somewhere apparently. They were going to Felicity's place, so Alex said there was no need to worry. I still have to talk to him. Can I ask you something?

- Sure, anything.

- I need you to tell Felicity about us. – She looked at him – I know you guys have history, and I really like her. She is so sweet to me, and I would hate for us to be uncomfortable or weird around each other if she finds out by someone else. The last thing I want is to hurt her.

- That is what makes me like you even more, you know? – Oliver says giving her a kiss on the forehead – Only you would worry about it like that. I will tell her.

Oliver laid on the bunker, and Kara laid by his side, on her right side, resting her head on his chest. He caressed her hair, with his head over the pillows. He felt Kara's left leg go over his left leg and hug his waist with her left hand. His right hand rested on her defined stomach and he was glad he was perfectly capable of keeping it cool. His hart was racing for a bit and he knew she could hear it like it was beating in front of her. Her heart was similar to his, but she said nothing. They just kept quiet, listening each other's breaths and heartbeats as they slowly fell asleep.