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If Kara was surprised that her friend ended up Ft. Rozz at such a young age, she didn't know what word in any language she knows, can be used to describe her shock when she was told that Jesna and Non knew each other. Not only knew each other, but apparently became close enough for him to say he'll help her. To Kara, Non came off as an arrogant and selfish man that just wants power and control through fear. What her aunt saw in him was beyond Karas comprehension. But now, to hear that Jesna needs him, let alone knows him, just blows Kara away. She's surprised to say the least, but she shouldn't be. They were in the same prison after all, but does that mean everyone knew one another? Kara begins to feel the stresses of the last few weeks piling up on one another again. Too many aliens, not enough sleep. Her boss gets kidnapped and Kara comes to find out that the kidnapper was a childhood friend. She let out a sigh as she closed her eyes and held her forehead.
Jesna kept her eyes on the dirty blonde. She knows that she probably put out too much too soon but she's just tired of waiting. She's been on this planet for over a decade, searching for an answer to help heal whatever the hell is going on inside her. "I understand this is a lot to take in at once," she began. "So I'll give you some time to process things. I may not go out during the day but I keep up with the news, you've been busy, Supergirl." She said with a small smile.
"If I agree to help you, will you return Miss Grant?" Kara asked with a very serious tone. She was tired and she wanted her boss back, hopefully safe and sound.
"If this was anyone else, I'd give her back only after I've accomplished my goal. But I trust you Kara. You say yes now, and we go back together to my place and you can retrieve your boss."
"Very well. I'll help you find Non." Kara said. Maybe she can hit two birds with one stone, the DEO is also looking for Non.
"Good. Lets meet up tomorrow night to discuss the details." Jesna said with a smile on her face.
"Why not tonight?" Kara asked.
"Even I can see you're exhausted, please rest. You're of no use to anyone when you can't think straight. I can survive one more day."
"Okay." Kara said. She knew it wouldn't work to fight on it. She knew she needed her rest and is silently thankful that Jesna is willing enough to wait one more day. Maybe she didn't change as much as I thought. "Is 9 okay?"
Jesna nodded as put on a black hood and her sunglasses. "But before we go, if I may ask, why do you care so much about this Cat Grant? Despite her rank in society, she's just a human."
"She's my boss." Kara said simply.
"No she's Kara Danvers boss. Supergirl owes her nothing."
"We're the same person.." Kara said, wondering where this is going.
"Oh so she knows who you are?"
"N-no she doesn't." Kara stuttered.
"So you'd negotiate with a terrorist for just any civilian?" Jesna asked with a raised eyebrow. She caught Kara off guard with that.
"It's my job." Kara said with certainty that she was happy didn't falter. Jesna stared right into her eyes, examining her. Kara held her gaze.
"Whatever, Princess." Jesna said as she exited the building. "Follow me and try to keep up, I don't plan on floating around. I don't like the sun." Jesna flew up into the air and gave Kara a second to meet her before soaring through the clouds at sound breaking speeds, a red and blue blur following close behind.
Cat didn't eat the food. Not because she assumed it to be poisoned, but because any appetite she had at all left when Denz told her that Kara was Supergirl. She sat there, pondering why Kara went through the trouble of lying to her instead of just admitting the truth. She sat there thinking when it hit her. Is it that she didn't trust me specifically, or any journalist? Theres not a doubt in Cat's mind that any journalist would've made a fortune outing Supergirl. But she wouldn't do that, it would put Kara in even more danger and the risk of losing her would be greater. She thought. She continued to sit there and wonder what will happen next. She knew Kara would come after her, she should've noticed by now she's not at work. Cat as at a loss at whether to continue playing this useless charade or just finally force it out of Kara's mouth.
She was so lost in thought that she didn't hear the blue alien walk up to the couch she was sitting on. She was pulled out of her thoughts in a startle when she felt his hand on her shoulder.
"I am sorry, did I scare you?" Denz asked. He didn't mean to startle the woman but he noticed that she hasn't moved at all in the last fifteen minutes.
"You know, you're very gentle for someone who's supposed to be an alien captor." Cat said avoiding the question. She'll admit to herself that she was a bit startled but not necessarily scared.
"Not all aliens are bad, Miss Grant. You should know that." Denz said as he moved over to the other end of the couch to sit. "My boss should be coming back soon."
"Up until last night I only knew two, who are related to each other." Cat began. "You don't call her by her name? Does she make you call her that?"
"Oh no, she does not, but I could never. The least I can do is show her up most respect." Denz said shaking his head. It's thanks to Jesna that he's even alive today.
"Really? How do you two know each other?" Cat asked. Getting more information out of these people wouldn't, or hopefully shouldn't, hurt. Denz looked at her, he knew that she wanted information regarding them.
"We arrived on this planet together. We, along with many other different aliens. Many died when we arrived and if it were not for her, I would have suffered the same fate."
Cat had many more questions stirring up inside her head and was about to ask all of them when she heard the front door unlock. She turned her head and saw two figures walk through. One in all black and one in red and blue. Her breath caught in her throat when she saw Kara. Kara met her eyes and suddenly two different heart beats sped up that apparently went unnoticed by Kara but not by Jesna. The latter raised a silent eyebrow through her sunglasses as she glanced over to her right where Kara was standing, pinpointing the source of one increased beat. She then tuned her hearing on the woman on the couch, pinpointing the second increased heart beat there. Why? Doesn't heart rate decrease when relief sets in?
"Miss Grant!" Supergirl said as she ran towards the blonde. She gently put her hands on Cat's shoulders and sank to her eye level, inspecting her for any damages with her X-ray vision. "Are you alright?" Cat was in shock for one more second before she composed herself.
"Yes I'm fine." Cat said, suddenly going rigid at the feel of Supergirls hands on her.
"I told you I didn't hurt her." Jesna said as she took off her sunglasses and coat, leaving her in the same blue t-shirt that Cat saw her leave in. Jesna noticed Kara's heartbeat remained just as quick as she slid her hands down Cat's arm. Oh this is interesting. This might be a bit fun. "Please don't forget what I told you, Supergirl. It's important that we both stay on the same page from here on out."
Kara took a deep breath and stood up to face Jesna. "I won't forget."
"Good. Well Miss Grant, you're free to go." Jesna said as she motioned her arm to the still opened door. "Would you like Denz to take you back or are you content with your ride?" She asked with a smirk.
"She'll be fine." Kara said with a stern tone before Cat had the chance to reply. Cat wouldn't let her get away from that.
"Actually I'd like the first option. Flying takes time and I've already wasted too much." Cat said in her trademark cold tone. Her eyes don't fall on Karas confused face. The second she saw her walk through the door she realized she couldn't do this now. She needed a bit of time to rearrange everything going on in her mind. But one thing she knew for sure now, was that she needed some distance and flying with home with her arms wrapped around Supergirl will give her anything but that.
"Miss Grant you can't be serious, I can get you home quickly and safely." Supergirl said. She basically pleaded Cat to go with her.
"It's broad daylight outside. People will see us and I don't need any other news networks catching Supergirl carrying someone to my balcony." Cat said as she looked over to her. It was the best excuse she could come with at the moment. She saw Kara's face fall but refused to think anymore of it.
"She does have a point. Denz will get her back instantly, and unnoticed." Jesna chimed in. "You can follow close behind." Kara took a second to ponder and then stood up straighter, her eyes just barely hardening.
"If that is what you want Miss Grant. I will come check up on you later to ensure your safety and be on my way." She said with every bit of authority Supergirl can manage.
"Thank you." Was it for saving her? For letting her go? Kara doesn't know yet but she will find out.
Denz, being there the entire time, stepped closer to Cat and extended his arm towards Supergirl. "It is a pleasure to meet you. She'll be fine." Kara shook his arm in return, squeezing it harder than necessary. Denz simply let his arm fall limp, he wouldn't fight back, not without orders. "Are you ready, Miss Grant?" Cat looked at Supergirl one last time and didn't fight back the smile. She nodded her head yes.
"It was lovely having you around, Catherine. I enjoyed your brief company. Lets make it longer next time, yea?" Jesna said with a taunting smile. Cat was about to yell back when she felt the floor shift. She knew of the consequences of doing whatever Denz just did, oh she knew them well but it's better than being in Supergirls arms as she flew over the city. Arms, her arms, Karas strong arms around her, keeping her safe. No, this is not the time to think about that.
Within the next second she found herself in her living room with a blue hand on her shoulder.
"You should not be feeling dizzy like last time. I made sure to withhold the anesthesia from the fumes." Denz said as he stepped away from Cat.
"How did you know where I lived?" Cat asked.
"My boss knew. She had me come here last night to familiarize the location in my head just in case."
"Just in case for what?" Cat asked, narrowing her eyes. Denz simply shrugged.
"Of all the years I have known her, I was never able to fully understand how she thinks. Maybe it is to make sure she has all her bases covered? Who knows." Denz said. "If that will be all, I must get going."
"Wait, answer one more question." Cat said as she stopped him from poofing out of the room. "How do they know each other? Supergirl and Jesna?"
"She told me they were once friends but were soon separated. All I know now is that she needs her help and you were the only way to fully reach her." Denz said. He doesn't know too much. He doesn't bother asking questions that prod into his boss's personal life. "I am sorry but that is all I know regarding their personal relationship."
"It's alright, thank you." Cat said as she processed the information. She saw Denz turn to leave when he suddenly turned back.
"I am sure she had good reason keeping it from you. From how my boss spoke of her, she seems like a very noble individual that would protect those close to her at any cost." Denz said with a smile. It was the first time Cat has seen him smile. She couldn't reply to that. She knew Kara must've had good reason but that doesn't stop her from wanting to know what that reason was.
"And perhaps one day she will tell you that reason." Denz said as he disappeared from her living room.
"That mind reading ability is very, very annoying" Cat muttered to herself as she went into the kitchen. She needed a drink. No, she needed multiple drinks.
Kara stood in the same spot after Cat disappeared into thin air. She panicked for a moment before Jesna explained Denz's ability to her.
"I've personally used that mode of transportation many times, it's safe." Jesna said as she sat on a chair. She noticed the girls silence. "Kara are you ok?" she asked and then all of a sudden Kara came flying towards her and sent her flying with a punch. Jesna hit the back wall and landed on the floor with a loud thud. She coughed as she got back up on her feet. "WHAT THE HELL KARA"
Kara didn't reply, she just lunged at the other girl again. Jesna wouldn't let herself get beat up. She swiftly dodged another one of Kara's punch, and landed one of her own on Kara's abdomen that sent her to the wall opposite of her, breaking the television on the way. Jesna sped to her and pinned her to the ground before she could get up. "I swear to Rao if you break this apartment, I will make you pay for it. You're angry, I can see that, I saw that when we met earlier today. You're angry but more importantly you're tired Kara. Get some rest I promise you I will tell you everything but if you attack me one more time, I will not go easy on you." Jesna threatened. Kara still had pure anger in her eyes. Attempting to over throw the woman on top of her only caused her throat being pressed by Jesnas elbow. "Don't think just because you've grown up a bit you can finally beat me at a fight." Jesna said with a smile.
Kara's eyes softened jus the slightest bit before finally resting her head on the floor. She let out a broken sigh. "I'm sorry. It's been a long few weeks." She said as she stared up at the ceiling. Once Jesna was convinced that she wouldn't be attacked anymore, she slowly got off of Kara and held out her hand to help the other woman up. Kara took with a small smile and stood up.
"Yea we all have those. I'll see you tomorrow night then?" Jesna said as she took back her hand. She started to feel dizzy, she needed Kara to leave now. Kara nodded. "I have some work to attend to. You should probably check up on your boss."
With that, Denz appeared in the middle of the room. "She is home." He said as he gave a nod to both women. He eyed the room and scrunched his eyebrows at Kara. Jesna kept her eyes fixated on a point behind Karas face. She couldn't look away yet.
"Then I'll see you tomorrow night. Goodbye, Jesna." Kara said with a small smile that was returned by the brunette. Denz opened a window for her and she flew out. Jesna still didnt take her eyes off that point until she knew for sure Kara was out of ear shot.
"Shit.." Was all she managed to say before she collapsed unto the floor, passed out. Denz quickly ran over to her and carried her over to her bed. He saw this happen a few times and began to set up the room for rehabilitation.
Cat sat on her balcony holding her fourth glass of scotch. In between her second and third glasses, she called Carter, checking up on him. He provided a wonderful distraction from her current predicament but it was short lived since he had yet another adventure with his father to get ready for. He promised to call back as soon as he can and that was enough for her. As she nursed the glass, she decided to think about how to play it out with Kara. She knew she should be doing this on a more sober mindset but she's noticed that whenever Kara comes into her head, a glass of whatever spirit is near comes into her hand. The afternoon sun was still hovering in the air, reminding Cat that she should be at work. Well it's too late for that. She knows for a fact that if she goes in today, everyone else will leave. Fired. If she sees even the slightest shred of incompetence, she will blow.
For gods sake why in the hell am I so angry? She saved me. I should be grateful yet I'm. Just. So. Angry. Cat growled in frustration as she downed the rest of her drink and pressed the tumbler against her forehead. She decided to pour her fifth out of who knows how many to come drink and heard the flutter of a piece of clothing, no, a cape, and soft footsteps. She looked up and saw no one other than Supergirl. Also apparently known as, Kara Danvers. And that is when she knew why she was so angry. She was lied to, lied to by bubbly Kara Danvers, her personal assistant. She's been lied to before so why does this hurt so much? Why does this anger her so much? It's because I was proven wrong when I was right. That has to be it. She looked at Su-Kara. She's Kara. And saw that the younger woman's eyebrows were slightly knit together, her fingers fumbling with each other in front of her and her eyes. Her usual steel Supergirl-confident blue eyes looked softer than the sky.
"Miss Grant?" She said, trying to get her attention. Her voice was quiet and soft. Kara was unsure of why, but there was a growing tension.
"Hello, Supergirl." Cat said. "Want a drink?" She asked, raising her glass towards her.
"Oh no, I shouldn't drink and fly." Kara said with a small chuckle, hoping to alleviate the tension.
"Well, then." Cat placed her drink on the table next to the almost empty bottle. "What may I help you with?"
Kara was a little stunned by the question. Had the last three hours not happen? "I-I just wanted to make sure you got home safely."
Cat motioned her arm around her balcony. "Clearly I have." Cat got up from her seat, took her bottle and her glass and walked back inside, towards the kitchen. Kara stood still for a moment trying to process what exactly is going on, before tentatively following her. Had they hurt her? Did something?
"Miss Grant are you ok? Did they do anything to you?" Kara asked worried. Her fists slightly clenched at the thought but she doesn't see any physical damage done on Cat.
"Oh no. I'm perfectly fine. They were kind enough to skip the torture part. Why do you ask?" Cat asked, slightly cocking her head to the side in mock innocence. She knows she's acting differently, colder than normal when it comes to Supergirl. When it comes to Kara.
"You just seem off is all." Kara quietly let out, her hands starting to fumble with each other again. Cat regrettably admitted to herself that she looked adorable doing that. She knows that Supergirl is genuinely worried about her but it doesn't hide the betrayal she feels.
"I may be an excellent journalist but with that vagueness I can't seem to tell what you're going on about." Cat lied, leaning against her kitchen counter with her arms crossed.
"You seem very upset is all. Which I totally understand because of the situation you were just in-"
"Oh please Kiera I've been held hostage before." Cat cut Kara off, staring right into her eyes. Kara's mouth was hanging open, trying to form word but Cat wouldn't let her just yet. "It's liars I can't stand. Especially, especially when the liar is my personal assistant, someone I am supposed to trust enough to handle my everyday life." Cat said as she walked closer to her. "And don't even get me started on people who continue to lie to me even when I've proven them wrong. Because those kind of people, Kiera, I hate the most. Cowards." she all but gritted out.
Kara was floored at this point. This couldn't be happening, no. She then realizes that Jesna must've said something to Cat, because why else would she explain to Cat why she got kidnapped? No no, Jesna would've told me if she said something, right?
Despite her gut instincts, despite every fiber in her body saying not to, Kara lies one more time.
"Miss Grant we've already discussed this, I am not your assistant." Kara regrets the words the second they come out of her mouth. She saw the anger in Cats eyes only grow. Cat gripped the counter as hard as she could, knuckles turning white and ducked her head.
"They told me, you idiot." She looked back up at Karas shocked face. "But fine! If you want to keep playing this game then so be it! You want to be a coward then go right ahead!" Cat was furious. Out of the years Kara has worked for her, she has never seen Cat this angry. And it's all my fault. Rao, Kara has never felt this tired in her life.
"Miss Grant if you could just let me explain-"
"I don't think I want to hear it. It'll most likely be another lie. Am I right? What reason could you have for actually being honest with me."
"Dammit Cat don't be so stubborn!" Kara yelled out. She was too tired to fight. She's been made and will own up to it. Cat's eyes widened more at the curse word than the use of her first name. "Yes I lied. And I'm sorry but you have to understand that I only did it to protect my job and my family." Kara took a deep breath, calming herself down. "I lied to you Miss Grant, but not out of malicious intent, the opposite rather. Yet I still couldn't protect you." Kara scoffed at herself. She raised her hand to her head and turned around, walking to the balcony. Cat only realized Kara walked away when she was right next to the open door.
"Where do you think you're going? We are not done talking about this." Cat needed answers. Kara's reasons were too vague.
Kara turned around to face Cat and that made the woman once again feel her breath catch in her throat. Kara looked exhausted.
"Will all due respect, Miss Grant, I haven't slept in days and I just can't handle this conversation now. I have to meet up with her tomorrow evening to finish fulfill my end of the deal so I need to rest to make sure that none of this happens again. I know we aren't done talking about this, but just please, let me go now and trust that I will be back." Kara said, pleading the last part. She can't handle Cat's questions now. She's just so tired that even the floor looks like the perfect sleeping spot.
"Take the day off tomorrow." Kara's eyes widened in fear, thinking she's getting fired again. "Rest and come back the day after that. I don't think they'll be so nice to me the second time around." Cats face remained absolutely stoic but Kara gave a grateful smile.
"Thank you, Miss Grant." Kara said as she flew up from the balcony.
Cat stood there for a moment more. "No Kara, thank you for saving me." She said, half hoping she could hear her.
And she did. Kara gave one last smile in the clouds before hurrying off to her apartment.
Are you guys liking it so far? In case you haven't noticed by now, this isnt beta'd so any and all mistakes are mine.
More updates coming :)
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