WHAT IF ?-Sorry it is another short chapter I am now trying to write on both my stories and I hope I haven't posted another so soon.
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This is an AU story where Kara and Lee meet through his mom Caroline.
It is a Kara/Lee story because I am a hardcore K/L fan.
All mistakes are my own I will try not to make many ( LOL )
Kara will be posted on the Pegasus and Admiral Cain will not be as cold hearted as she was in the show.
Lee will be posted on the Atlantia.
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What If-Chapter-10
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Kara and Mike were on the roof top of a ten story building across the street from the government building Tom Zarek had several government officials held hostage in.
He was holding them in an office on the fifth floor giving Kara a good view although it would have been easier if she had the perfect view.
She had to stand, so she mounted next to an air shaft to give herself a sturdy place to lean against.
Captain Davis called them on a secure channel to give them an update " President Adar has given orders to take Zarek out as soon as you have a clear shot "
Kara took the comm link from Mike " What about the two guys he has helping him?"
Captain Davis answered " Our other team has one of the guys in his sight, I want you to take out the other one as soon as Zarek is down, Mike will be watching him and will give you his location as soon as you drop Zarek "
Kara knew Mike had already asked, but she wanted to know " What does Zarek want?"
Captain Davis knew it was a need to know operation, but he knew Kara wouldn't say anything " He wants the President to resign and a new election to be held as soon as possible, but we will not give in to his demands " Davis paused before asking " Kara are you going to have a problem carrying out your orders?"
Kara glanced at Mike " No sir, I'm not "
Captain Davis knew she wouldn't, but he had to ask " Then you have a green light Thrace "
Kara gave the comm link back to Mike " Make sure you know where the other guy is, I don't want to shoot an innocent person "
Mike nodded and went back to watching with his long-range scope.
The other team said they were ready and were waiting on her signal. Kara never thought Zarek would leave himself open like he was, maybe he didn't know there were snipers watching him. Or he probably never thought Adar would have him killed.
Kara finally had a clear shot and gave the go signal through her comm to the other team " On my mark, mark ". In a matter of seconds, but which seemed longer Zarek and the other guy were killed and Kara quickly adjusted her position as Mike called it out taking the other man down seconds later.
Kara took a moment to sit down and take in what she had just done. She now had two kills as a sniper and it didn't feel good no matter how bad the men were. She noticed Mike was silent also as he gathered up his equipment.
Kara finally stood up and began breaking her rifle down and placing it and her tripod back in their cases. She followed Mike out through a secure location so they wouldn't be seen.
Before getting in her truck she spoke to Mike " Look I know what we did was rough, but if it hadn't been us it would have been someone else " Kara paused " We took out the bad guys Mike, it had to be done "
Mike nodded " Thanks Kara and I hope you remember what you told me if it starts to bother you, especially since you pulled the trigger and if you need to talk about it give me a call "
Kara nodded " I might take you up on that, if only to see you other than when we have to do this "
The truth was it bothered her as much as it did Mike, but she couldn't let him know that. Kara wanted this job and now she had to follow her orders, no matter her personal feelings about it.
The one positive thing that come from doing this job meant she proved she was a good soldier, no matter what her mom thought.
Kara was driving back to Caroline's hoping she hadn't worried her and Lee too much. Kara knew she needed to tell Lee tonight, but the truth was after what she just did she needed Lee to hold her tonight, she would tell him tomorrow.
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Lee was shocked and found himself speechless as he continued pacing. He knew something had been bothering Kara, but he never for one second thought she was pregnant. He finally looked at his mom finding her listening to the news, he could tell she was still worried about Kara.
Caroline turned from the TV and looked at her son " The news said three people died tonight, but they won't release their names until their families are notified, I thought Zarek was the only one they were concerned about Lee "
She got up off the sofa and went to stand in front of Lee " Are you sure Kara is okay?"
Then Lee had an awful thought " You knew and you let her go putting her baby in danger?"
Caroline glared at him " I tried to stop her, but she said she would be safe and so did you, what do you mean saying her baby, it is your baby also Lee "
" How could she let herself get pregnant she is a viper pilot for fraks sake and she still has a year left at the Academy in OCS and then her battlestar posting " Lee was livid.
Caroline pulled him over to the sofa and made him sit down " She knows Lee and she can still attend OCS while she carries the baby and will have two or three months to spend with the baby before joining a battlestar "
Lee was confused " What happens to her child while she is away on a battlestar for two years mom?"
Caroline hoped he wouldn't run out on her, but he was still referring to the baby as hers and not theirs " We have already talked about it and I will take care of my grandchild while she finishes her two years, then she will join the reserves after that "
She had to make him understand " Kara is having this child because she loves you and it will be a part of you, plus she believes as I do that it is a blessing from the gods "
Lee was shaking his head " I will not give up my career no matter how much I love her, I can't do this mom "
" Kara was afraid you would walk away from her, but she is having this baby with or without you, and I intend to help her in any way I can " Caroline sighed " I would understand it if you didn't love her Lee, but I know you do and I am upset that you would even think about leaving her "
Lee sighed " Do you think she did this on purpose?"
It took all she had not to slap him " No I don't Lee, she had just finished her last week of viper training and had her check rides to worry about, then that thing happened with her mother and she simply forgot her monthly shot especially after her mom shoved her down the stairs putting her into coma however briefly and you are not blameless, you slept with her almost the moment you met her "
Lee knew his mom had let it slip why Kara was in the hospital, but he couldn't think about that right now.
Lee didn't know what to do, he loved Kara, but he didn't want to be a father. " Why didn't she tell me instead of you?"
Caroline frowned " After the way you have reacted I am glad she didn't tell you and am glad I did, especially after thinking she did this on purpose " Caroline paused " You wouldn't have to leave her, she would have left you for that comment alone "
Caroline knew Lee would think it to death " If you walk out on her now she will never forgive you and I won't blame her if she never let's you see your child, don't frak up the best thing that will ever happen to you Lee " Caroline waited a second hoping she was getting through to him " Lee the military won't always be there for you, but Kara and your child will always be a part of your life "
Caroline knew if Kara was alright she would be there soon " If you leave her it will just about kill her, but given enough time she will find someone to love her and her child, are you willing to let another man take your place in their lives and make love to Kara and raise your child when it could be you " she paused again " Lee if you walk out on her I might never forgive you, because I intend on getting to know and love my grandchild just as I love Kara now "
They heard her truck pull up " Kara is going to be mad at me for telling you and after the way you reacted I'm glad it was me and not her like I said earlier, now make up your mind or walk out that back door now before she sees you "
Lee stood up and headed to the back door, while Caroline went to meet her at the front door " Kara I am so glad you are okay "
Kara looked around " Where is Lee, I really need to see him right now? "
Lee was standing in the kitchen and he could hear the desperation in her voice, she had just killed someone and she needed him. He tried to imagine his life without Kara in it and he knew he wouldn't survive if he left her and she found another man to hold her when times got hard.
Without another thought he left the kitchen and went straight to her and she fell into his arms " Oh my gods Lee it was worse than I thought it would be, I had to kill two men " then she started crying clinging to him like her life depended on it.
Caroline smiled " Lee take her upstairs and put her to bed, I will bring up some soup and a glass of milk in a little while "
Kara reached over and pulled Caroline into a hug without letting go of Lee " Thank you for caring about me so much Caroline, I love you for that "
Caroline grinned " And I love you also Kara, now go lie down "
Kara headed upstairs and Lee grabbed his mom and hugged her " Thank you mom for not letting me screw up my life by running away "
Caroline had tears in her eyes as she watched them walk upstairs with Lee supporting Kara by holding a hand against her back.
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Kara moved away from Lee as soon as they entered the bedroom " I need to take a shower Lee, alone " she needed the time to accept what she had done and knew she would probably have to kill someone else sooner or later.
Lee nodded " I'll lay you some clothes out " he managed to say right before she shut the door.
He sat on the bed after getting her a shirt and a pair sweatpants. Lee needed some time alone to think, but Kara needed him right now, so he would have to wait.
Lee heard a knock on the door and got up to open it finding his mom standing there with Kara's food, he stepped to the side to let her in and watched as she placed it on the nightstand next to the bed.
As she turned to leave Lee followed her out into the hall and closed the door " If Kara falls asleep mom, I need some time to myself, just tell her I ran into town to pick up some fresh fruit, please "
Caroline nodded " I understand it is a lot to process Lee, just make sure you come back "
" I will " he then went back into the room and Kara was still in the shower. He wanted to check on her, but she said she needed to be alone, so he sat back down on the edge of the bed to wait.
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Kara used her time in the shower to reflect on what she had done. After thinking it through she knew she would continue being a sniper, not only because she liked it, but she knew it was also a necessity. The next time it could involve a child or children and she knew she couldn't walk away for that reason alone.
After she finished drying off she wrapped the towel around her before stepping out, she had noticed a small bump in her stomach and wasn't ready for Lee to see it.
She walked out to find him waiting on the bed next to her clothes " Hey " she grabbed her clothes and put her back to him as she dressed.
Lee watched her closely, thinking about all his mom had said. As much as he wanted to ask her about the baby he knew she was still upset about the shooting. " Mom brought you some soup up, you should try to eat Kara "
Kara turned around and gave him a small smile. She then pulled the covers back and got into bed before grabbing the soup " So, did you finish mowing?" She knew it was a pointless question, but it was all she could come up with.
Lee moved to sit beside her " Yeah I did, you should take a nap after you finish eating and I will wake you up later "
Kara was sleepy, but she wasn't ready to be alone " Will you stay until I fall asleep Lee?"
Lee nodded " Of course I will " and then added " I have to go into town and I will pick you up some fresh fruit from the market for later "
After Kara finished the soup she drank most of the milk then put it back on the night table and scooted over next to Lee who held his arm open so she could lay beside him.
Kara looked up at him " Thanks Lee, you don't know how much you being here helps me "
Lee hugged her instead of speaking and watched her as she soon fell asleep, grateful she hadn't asked him why he was going into town.
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Lee went downstairs and found his mom looking through pictures of him and Zak when they were babies, he sat down beside her. " Why are you looking at those mom?"
Caroline looked over at him and smiled " These are some of my happiest memories "
Lee sat with her for a while as she pointed out her favorites, one in particular " This was taken the first day we brought you home "
He felt he should say something " Mom I am really trying to wrap my head around this and I don't know if I should tell Kara I know or wait for her to tell me "
Caroline leaned over and kissed his cheek " The truth is always better Lee especially if you have accepted it and are willing to commit to Kara and your child "
Lee nodded " I have, I need to run into town don't tell Kara I know, I will tell her when I get back, besides I don't want her to be mad at you, she respects you so much "
Caroline laughed " She might be mad at me, but she will forgive me Lee because she will know I only told you to spare her from having to "
Lee snorted as he stood up " You are probably right, you two seem closer than I ever thought you would be if I had ended up with anyone else "
Caroline snorted at that remark " Kara is special, she is also one of a kind, so treasure her Lee or you will answer to me "
Lee walked off laughing " I'm leaving before I get you riled up again, be back soon "
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As Lee was driving into town he remembered thinking about using it as an excuse to get away for a while, but as he sat there watching Kara sleep he had made up his mind.
He thought about calling Zak and sharing the news, but he knew he needed to let Kara know he knew first.
Lee pulled into the market a few minutes later and picked out several different fruits for Kara making sure he got her some melons also.
As he was putting the fruit in Kara's truck he spotted several shops across the street and suddenly had an idea that would help him let Kara know he knew without saying so.
Lee felt out-of-place as he walked around the baby store looking at different items hoping to find the perfect choice.
After picking up and putting down several things he finally decide on a baby rattler, so there would be no way she would mistake him knowing.
When he went to check out the sales person asked " Would you like anything engraved on it, we can do it now if you want?"
Lee thought about it " Would ' Our baby ' fit on it?"
The sales person smiled " Yes, and would you like it wrapped also?"
That he didn't have to think about " Yes please "
Lee went back to looking around mentally picturing turning their office into a nursery if only for a little while. He was so absorbed in thinking about the room he jerked when the sales person tapped him on the shoulder " Here it is and congratulations "
" Thank you " he said before leaving the store holding the tiny package.
Lee couldn't wait to get home and give the gift to Kara to open, he couldn't believe how excited he was now compared to earlier.
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Kara had woken up alone and wondered where Lee was until she remembered him saying he had to run into town.
After getting up and washing her face and pulling her hair back she went down stairs knowing she would find Caroline in the kitchen.
Kara took a seat at the bar " I hope you are not going out of your way to make something for dinner because I am still full from the soup "
Caroline turned around and smiled at her " I am just making myself a sandwich, how did you sleep ?"
Kara smirked " Like a log, I didn't know how tired I was "
Caroline came to stand across from her " I'm glad, I was worried you wouldn't be able to sleep after the day you had, are you okay Kara?"
Kara shrugged " It was hard right after it happened, but it is what I signed up for, I feel better about it now"
Caroline frowned " I guess with you being military it made it somewhat easier "
Kara looked away " I don't know about easier, I just follow orders, it falls on the ones who do the ordering to have to live with it, besides I might have to save a child or civilian someday and that is why I choose to do this "
Caroline nodded and moved around to sit by Kara to eat " That will definitely make it worth it "
Caroline decided to change the subject " Kara you need to see a doctor as soon as possible "
Kara nodded without looking at her " I will as soon as I tell Lee " she chuckled " Gods I dread telling him, I wish I didn't have to, but I know I do "
Caroline promised Lee she wouldn't say anything, but she could give her hope " I don't think it will be as bad as you think it will be "
Kara laughed " From your mouth to the gods ears, I hope not "
They both turned when they heard Kara's truck pull up.
Neither one got up choosing to wait for him to enter the kitchen which he did a few minutes later with two large bags of fruit.
Kara got up and grabbed one " Frak Lee we can't eat all of that this weekend "
Lee laughed " Speak for yourself and I made sure to get enough melon so I could have some this time "
Kara sat back down and watched as Lee and his mom put the fruit away, but not before grabbing a banana.
Lee finished and leaned across the counter from her with a huge grin on his face " What are you so happy about Lee?"
Lee kept grinning as he pulled the small package from his pocket and placed it on the counter and pushed it slowly across to her " I bought you a gift Kara, open it "
Kara stared at the gift like it was a bomb about to go off, she had not gotten a gift since she was a child and that had been from her dad right before he left her forever.
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