"She did what!" Alex exclaimed on the phone
"You heard me. I can't believe she did that." Adam said, still in Kara's apartment
"Me neither. That is so not Kara." Alex started, wondering what could push her sister into such behaviour
"I don't know what's going on with her. One second she's fine and the next she talks to me about how she wants to level up her career. Do you think it could be something personnal?" Adam finally asked
"No, I don't think so." the agent assured, perplexed. "Listen, don't push her today and let me talk to her. I'll see what I can dig up."
"Thanks, Alex. And be careful." Adam said before hanging up.
The agent looked at her phone puzzled and concerned. The simple fact that Adam felt necessary to tell her to be careful with her own sister gave her a lot on how much the young man was worried and scared. She looked outside her office and saw two of the kryptonian soldiers walking and talking. A thought of horror crossed Alex's mind. She suddenly wondered if Astra wasn't too inclined to redeem herself after all. Maybe, somehow, the general had managed to corrupt Kara's mind. A large part of Alex knew this was absolutely impossible. But still, she had to consider it a possibility. And Alex decided to pay a little visit to the kryptonian general.
After asking an other agent, Alex knew that Astra was training. Still with a hard mask, the woman entered the room without being invited and walked in as one of the DEO agent was being slamed to the floor in a thud by Astra. Alex immediately stopped the fight by dismissing the unfortunate agent, who walked out rubbing his elbow under Astra's wicked smile.
Seeing the look on the agent's face, the general knew Alex wasn't here for a courtasy visit. But she didn't let her emotions be transparent for all that. Astra kept her smile on her face and wiped some sweat from her forehead.
"Came for a worthy opponent, agent Danvers?" she asked playfully
"Not this time." Alex shot back with a dangerous tone.
But the agent didn't turned down the kryptonite emiters. She didn't want to take any risks and if Astra was indeed involved in Kara's sudden change, Alex wanted to be sure she would be the first to take her down. Alex stepped on the platform and faced the kryptonian.
"Kara's been acting strange lately. I wondered if you know something that I don't."
"I think you are rather wondering if I have anything to do with my niece's behaviour." Astra smirked at the lack of response. "Do you think I have changed Kara's opinion on the human race?" she asked, rising her eyebrows and watching carefully Alex walking around her
"Something like that." the agent consided.
Astra's face changed. Alex's accusations were serious. It could cost her and her men their liberty and now, seeing where the agent would go to protect her neice, Astra became truly worried for Kara.
"Whatever is wrong with my niece has nothing to do with me." the general assured with a sudden serious tone
"Are you sure?" Alex started a bit aggressively. "Because she talked about gaining more influence on people. Isn't it one of your speciality?"
"I am over that. This period of my life is over." Astra promised sternly. "I can assure you, all that I want is redemption."
"You better be." Alex pointed still looking angry but realizing inside that she might exclude Astra from being guilty. "Because Kara is getting aggressive and she might end up doing something she would regret. So if you are only one percent involved, I will come for you." the woman threatened
"Then I will say it again." Astra started, taking one step closer. "I do not have anything to hide." she added with a grin
"Good." Alex smiled with domination.
The two powerful women stared into each eyes for a second, defying each other, until Alex turned around and started to walk away. Before leaving, the agent stopped to turn off the kryptonite emiters, showing to Astra that she wasn't afraid of her and that she believed her at the same time.
"Alex." the general called, still on the platform, waiting for the other woman to look at her. "I know you would do anything to take care of my niece. But I hope you know that you can trust me." Astra said with sincerity.
Alex didn't respond and simply gave her a smile.
SSSSSSSSS
Later in the morning, Supergirl had to intervene in a residential section of the city. A building was on fire and firefighters couldn't get in due to the wild flammes. Kara arrived on site, already bored. She took a look at the building for a second, using her x-ray vision and scanning for any sign of life inside. The young woman sighed as she saw three persons trapped inside on the first floor.
"Supergirl!" a firefighter shouted, hoping to get her attention and give her informations
"I saw it already!" she snapped. "Just sit down and shut up!"
Surprised, the man stepped back and waited.
"Why do humans always have to be trapped in fires?" Kara muttered to herself in desdain.
The young hero quickly found the three victims. Two men and a teenage girl. The flammes were still raging and the temperature inside made the air suffocating. That's when she heard the crack. That's when Kara realized the ceiling was about to collapse. But she also knew that she had at least thirty seconds and for someone who has super-speed, it's more than enough to save three people. Instead of wasting time by flying two of them to safety and then come back for the last one like Supergirl would normaly do, Kara, in one rough push, shoved the terrified victims through the window before flying off, not bothering watching them crash brutaly on the ground after a four meters fall. Firefighters were taken aback by such demonstration of careless power but neither of them were as surprised and in shock than the three refugees.
"Kara." Alex called throught her earpiece
"What is it?" Kara asked, annoyed, flying towards her apartment
"We need you at the DEO." the agent said carefully, knowing how delicate it was to talk right now
"Really? Why?"
"Hank wants to talk to you. It's important." Alex started, knowing full well that Hank had seen the news. "And I need to talk to you too."
The only thing she heard was a long and bored sigh.
"I'm on my way."
It took way longer than usual for Kara to go to the DEO. Of course, she had taken all the time she needed to clean herself up after the fire. Soot was particulary hard to get rid off. So when the kryptonian finally arrived in the base, Hank had climbed a few steps up on the angry ladder. Without a word, the director indicated Kara to enter his office. Once they were alone, it was time for him to snap.
"Care to tell me what the hell you were thinking!?"
"What?" Kara said as if nothing was wrong
"Are you kidding me?" Hank started, pointing an accusating finger. "You threw three people through a window!"
"And what part did you not understand? The part when the building was on fire or the one where I saved people. Maybe both." Kara countered vehemently. "It was just one floor. It's not my fault if those humans are so breakable."
Hank made a stop. Since when Kara was considering that humans were under her? He was now slightly concerned.
"It doesn't matter! This is not how you're supposed to save people."
"You know what? You don't get to have a say on my methods because this is my job and not yours." Kara started, angry. "You could fly around and save people too but you don't. So don't tell me what to do or how to do it when you don't know yourself!" she added before turning to leave. "Oh...And next time you need my help, don't even bother calling me."
And with that, the young woman left the office, leaving Hank stuck in his own stupor. She hadn't done two steps that Alex was already on her. The agent had heard most of the conversation and none of it had reassured her. Knowing she shouldn't continue on Kara's attempt to save people, Alex decided to go right to the point.
"Oh you're here." Kara said unimpressed, walking beside her sister. "I was wondering when you would show up."
"I need to talk to you." Alex started, stepping in front of Kara to stop her. "It's about Adam." she added, earning an amused look
"He couldn't find his own courage so he called you. I shouldn't be surprised." she stated crossing her arms
"No, he called me because he's worried about you." Alex countered, making Kara roll her eyes. "And I am too. He told me you were acting weird and that you assaulted him?" she said in a question, not sure if Adam hadn't exagerated. Alex has still some doubts Kara could do such horrible things. "Did something happen to you?"
"No, I'm great. He just couldn't live to my expectations so I left him." she shrugged
"Left him as in broke up with him?" Alex asked carefully, afraid of the answer and how Adam would react
"Sure." Kara confirmed as if it was nothing. "And besides, if I want to become someone I have to get rid of all distractions. Don't worry, it's all for the better."
"Kara, I don't know what happened to you but you're definitely not thinking clearly."
"What are you talking about?" Kara asked, suddenly upset. "Don't you think I can take decisions for myself? Don't you think I'm capable of deciding what's good for me?"
"I do but Kara, you love Adam. You can't just give up on him like that." Alex countered, putting a hand on her sister's forearm. "Let me help you." she added gently
"No!" Kara snapped, jerking backward to avoid the contact. "You can't control me, Alex." she said, threatening the agent by closing the distance between them. "I realize now what you did to me all those years. How you made me afraid of my own powers and destiny. But now it's over. I'm free and you won't stop me."
Like she did with Hank, Kara left her own sister in the DEO hallway, astonished and hurt. A few meters later, the kryptonian ran into Doctor Lichtfield, the DEO psychiatrist. He gave her a smile as he usualy do with any agents he would cross path with. This time, he was surprised not to receive the bright smile of Supergirl.
"Kara! Glad to see you. I hope you're ready for our session tomorrow." he cheered
"Don't count on it." Kara assured forcefully, never stopping walking and bumping into the doctor's shoulder, making him yelp in surprise and pain
"Did I say something wrong?" Doctor Lichtfield wondered, rubbing his shoulder.
SSSSSSSS
An other late night in the office. Cat was sitting at her desk, responding to some emails. The bullpen in front of her was empty and only her remained on the floor, probably even in the building. Even if it meant being away from her family, Cat enjoyed those late nights. She was alone and at peace. This particular night however, the woman couldn't enjoy the cool breeze coming from the open doors of the balcony.
"I guess you didn't get my many messages." Cat shrugged when she saw Supergirl enter her office by the balcony. "I need my assistant, not Supergirl."
"I just came so you would stop calling. It's really annoying." Kara said, taking a few steps further in the office. "You know the work day is over, right?" she added walking towards the bar
"And since when does it stop you from being available?" Cat asked coldly, trying to hide the anger and fear she was feeling
"Since I realized my worth." Kara countered, turning to face her boss, arms crossed. "I won't be your blonde puppy anymore, Cat. I won't follow you around waiting for a treat that will never come."
"Excuse me!" Cat exclaimed, surprised by the words and standing up, hoping to be more imposant
"Oh you heard me well." Kara said, walking closer to the woman but staying on the other side of her desk
"Now you listen carefully." Cat started, slowly and dangerously. "I don't know what's going on in that head of yours but you're going to calm the hell down and apologize." she added, putting her fists on the desk
"Apologize? And for what?" the young woman asked, rising her hands in the air
"Oh you know what." Cat answered firmly but still with a low voice
"Oh...So Adam called you to the rescue too." Kara duducted.
"He didn't ask me anything." Cat started, ready to defend her son. "He did tell me however how you practically rapped him the other night. What's going on, Kara?" she finally asked, leaving her anger on the side and bringing up her concern
"Nothing at all. Nothing simple humans could understand anyway."
"Is that a God complex I see?" Cat wondered sarcasticly.
But the Queen of all Media didn't see what came next. One second a desk was protecting her from Kara and the other her assistant's hand was firmly wrapped around her neck and her own feet weren't touching the ground anymore. She looked into Kara's eyes and couldn't help but expressing her fear. Cat Grant had the habbit to hide her emotions but right at this moment, she just couldn't. And the fury on Kara's face, something she had never seen before, didn't make it any easier. Cat wrapped her own hands around the powerful wrist, searching for a solution and support, but it was in vain.
"Be careful, Cat." she started, bringing her face closer. "I could snap your neck in one move." she added, tightening her grip
"But you won't." the woman tried in between sharp breaths. "Because you don't want to. And killing isn't you." Cat stopped and watched as the anger but also doubt grew bigger in Kara's eyes. "Even like this you're too kind to kill. We both know it. Just like on that roof top when you stopped Adam from killing Non."
"You know nothing about me!" Kara snapped, slaming Cat against the TV wall behind her.
Cat sure didn't that coming. She handled the shock in a gasp of pain and surprise, letting a small cry when she felt the screen brake against her back.
"I am the one with real power here." Kara started low and threatening. "So I suggest that you learn your new status." the young woman added before dropping her prey.
Cat fell on the floor without getting the chance to catch herself. And there she was, sitting against her wall between pieces of glass, looking up desperatly terrified to the woman who was once her hero.
"And don't expect a hot latte tomorrow." the kryptonian finished before turning and walking away.
Cat stayed on the ground, panting and staring at the broken glass all around her.
AN: Here's chapter 5! Sorry it took me longer than usual.
So I hope this one gets better reviews than the previous one. I was told that the Kara and Adam part kind of shocked some of you. I'm sorry but I had to. Guilty twisted mind, I know ;) Anyway, I don't plan on going this far again in this story.
What did you think about the CATvsKARA part? This one was also fun to write. I like taking some ideas from the show and arrange them to my convinience. That way it stays real and I get to put my own touch in it.
Don't forget to review and I will respond. It's always good to discuss with you about the show and share our impressions.
Next, the DEO will get some help and Alex and Adam will try to talk to Kara. Also some Cat/Carter moment.