Chapter 4: "The exhibition"
Some minutes went by before Kara broke the hug, Alex sobs had subdued and were almost completely gone, she was left on the couch while Kara went right to the kitchen and came back holding a glass of water in her hand.
"You should drink this… how are you feeling?" – she knew her question was a little lame considering what she had confessed minutes ago, but in the moment, she didn't know what else to ask. Alex took a big gulp of water before answering.
"I'm sorry Kar… I'm trying to process…" – the agent was internalizing every bit of information given to her. Her sister being bitten by a wolf… a werewolf actually, and surviving didn't make any sense, at least not according to what she knew about these creatures.
"Yes, yes of course, take all the time you need, if you want I can leave you alone for a little bit, I'd have to came back before 5 p.m. though, you know… to get ready for the exhibition…" - the blond woman said, her eyes never leaving her sister who was pacing through the apartment, before she could continue with her rumbling she was interrupted by the agent.
"No, no, you don't have to go anywhere Kara, ok… so, you were bitten by a werewolf?" – she kept pacing, her hands moving and making gestures.
"Yeah, I was…" – ok, so far so good, her sister was putting two plus two together…
"Ok, ok right… and you survived?" – maybe the wolf which had bitten her sister was just that, a regular wolf, not some kind of mythological creature, yes… surely that was it.
"Well, as far as I know I'm here, so I'm pretty sure I survived" – the blonde answered playfully.
"Ha, you're right, wrong question… So, you're sure the wolf who bit you was a werewolf?" – of course it wasn't, that wasn't remotely possible.
"Mmm, yes, I'm positive, I kind of meet him after all the incident, such a sweet boy, that night was his first transformation, he wasn't in control".
"Haa… so, you're like what now? You're one of them? Are you still human?" – it didn't make sense; she was so confused. All of her research told her that it was impossible for a woman to be turned, something related to the female chromosome, apparently when the change happened, the DNA mutation destroyed the XX combination which resulted in a painful and horrible death. So how could her little sister overcome this change without a scratch on her?
"Auch Alex, yes I'm still human, at least most of the time… but I have the ability to shift whenever I want" – her sister gave her an incredulous look, knowing Alex she was sure she wouldn't believe her until she saw it with her own eyes.
"Sorry but I found that hard to believe, I mean, werewolves are supposed to be males only…" – when she finished her sentence her hand was covering her mouth, eyes wide.
"Alex, what… you know about werewolves?" well, that was a surprise - she kept her gaze on her sister, her body standing tall and mighty, her wolf completely awake.
"Okeeey… Kara please don't kill me… I'm sorry but I couldn't tell you, it was supposed to be secret". After getting a "tell me" from Kara that sounded more like a growl than a set of words she continued. –"I work for this agency, a secret governmental agency, our job is to track down werewolves" – her sister didn't seem so pleased by the news –"Calm down would you?, we only track down wild werewolves, mostly newborns, so we can help them with the turning process, once ready they're reinserted into the community, we kept some of them in prison, you know, the ones that go in a killing spree even though they're in complete control of their wolf." – Alex finished, waiting with expectation her sister's answer.
Kara took a few deep breaths, her body relaxing after each one. – "Sorry for that, but when my wolf feels threatened it's difficult to keep control…" – taking one last breath she continued –"First of all, I'm so pissed right now, but I understand why you couldn't tell me, and I'd never held this against you, after all I kept this huge secret from you, so I'm no hypocrite, and second… Alex I'm kind of proud of you, knowing that you're helping others like me, It means a lot".
"Thanks kiddo, and again I'm sorry for keeping this from you, but that aside, you know me… I'll have to see you change before my eyes to be completely convince about this"- Kara gave her a mischievous look before placing herself in the middle of the room.
"Buckle up sis, because we're going for a wild run! You'll want to step back for this…" – as soon as she said it, her eyes began to shine, the golden returning again, she was almost kneeling on the floor when her body became bigger, changing its form into a new one. Just a couple of minutes after the blonde was nowhere to be seen and instead a huge white wolf was standing in her place.
"Holly shit! Oh my God Kara, is that really you?" – before she could continue, the wolf was coming near her, cerulean eyes looking right at her – "It really is you, this is so amazing, I mean, I had seen werewolves before, but you're huuuge and you're white! I've never seen any like you" – the wolf was now rubbing itself against Alex side. – "Now I don't want to sound boring but you should go back to your human form before you break something, plus we have an exhibition to get to".
They spent the next hour getting ready for the exposition, Alex asking random questions about Kara's peculiar situation while doing it. It was almost 6 p.m. when they were trying on their outfits for the evening, Kara was turn between a sleeveless and knee length dress and a and woman's suit, but decided for the latter, she needed to show confidence, and that suit had confidence written all over it. After both of them applied some makeup on they were ready to go. They gave one last look to each other before heading to where the exhibition would be taking place.
"Wow, little sis… you look hot! Well done, apparently those new genes of yours are working in your favor" – the agent said while adjusting her dress one last time.
"Pff… me? What about you? that's a killer dress! Maybe if you're lucky some other girl will notice that too" – the blonde answered with a dopey smirk on her face. Don´t get her wrong, she loved her sister but it was damn time for her to find someone to be with, not that Kara wouldn't enjoy her company, but having her sister practically living with her made it very difficult for her to fulfill certain… impulses.
"Don't get your hopes up, apparently I'm not build for relationships, now let's go, it's almost 6:30, we need to be there before 7 p.m., and Kara, make sure to grab your camera so I can take a few pictures" – the red hair woman took her phone to call for a Lyft while Kara searched for her own phone and camera – "Hey! Don´t forget your glasses, they're on your bedside table".
"Oh, I don´t wear them anymore, apparently my full sight was restored when everything happened, I still have them though, I just wear them from time to time when my eyesight is tired".
"Okeeey! When we're back you have to tell me what else did improve with this new ability of yours, now come on, the car is waiting for us".
A short ride later they were already inside the building were the exposition was being held, Cat Grant had helped her finding the place for what Kara felt completely grateful. The place was amazing, dimly lit in the middle but with special illumination on the walls, which gave emphasis to the pictures hanging on said walls. There were a few waitresses ready to start delivering some snacks and champagne. Kara was so excited about the whole thing that her hands were sweating, she needed to make sure everything was ready, she was checking for the third time when she heard someone clearing her voice next to her.
"You know Kira… you should really get a grip on yourself right now, or take a drink, whatever helps you with this state of nervousness you have going on".
She was so nervous about the whole thing that she never heard Cat Grant coming closer to her. As always, the woman looked amazing, every part of her displaying a sense of power that few people could match, every place she went she owned it, and this time was no different. As far a Kara could see she had already made some small changes in the room and apparently had crossed way with one of the waitresses since she was holding a glass of champagne.
"Miss Grant! I didn't see you coming in, it's so nice to meet you" – Cat Grant had been her mentor for years when she was working at Catco and was the one convincing her to follow her freelance carrier, she gave Kara the push she needed to accomplish one of her goals and was there for her every step of the way.
"Now, now Kira, take a deep breath and show me what you've done with yourself" – she placed her hand on her chin while she gave Kara a closer look – "Mmm… well, well, I must say I'm impressed, I thought you'd be wearing one of your boring dresses, but this – she said while her gaze followed the length of the blonde's body – we can work with this. Now, I only need you to own it".
"Ok, you're right, I can definitely do that" – the blonde took one more deep breath before her posture changed completely for one of pure confidence, head held high and body standing tall.
After her change, it was easy for her to go from bubbly blonde to hot blonde, Winn's words not hers. According to him, werewolves even in her human form still possessed some genes from their counterpart, which improved their personalities given them a boost confidence. They would also secrete pheromones which were meant to attract females. Apparently, Kara's pheromones also attracted women, Brainy had arrived to that conclusion after comparing her DNA sequence with his own and they finished proving the theory to be right when, one night at a bar, the women inside hadn't stop hitting on Kara.
Kara knew she had succeeded with her task when she heard a low whimper leave the blonde woman's lips– "Mmm… that's better, now go and make a good impression on this people" – Kara nodded and gave the woman a huge grin before retiring.
Not ten minutes later most of the guest had arrived, she was talking with Alex when someone tapped her shoulder, she turned around to see James standing tall behind her, a lovely lady standing right beside him.
"James! I'm so glad you could make it! It's been so long, how are you?" – the blonde asked giving him a warm hug.
"Kara! Hi, damn girl, have you been working out?" – he said with a contagious laugh before ending the hug – "I'm good, I'm good, it's so nice to see you. Here, let me introduce you to someone, Kara this is Kelly, my sister, Kelly this is Kara, the one doing this exhibition and one of my closest friends here on National City".
The woman was beautiful, nice bone structure and perfect body, apparently, she wasn't the only one appreciating her, Alex was right beside her, her gaze never leaving the woman, a look of longing in it, interesting.
"Hi Kelly, I've heard so much about you, it's nice to finally put a face to the name. Since we're making introductions…" – Kara grabbed her sisters' arm to bring her closer – "This is my sister Alex, I know you were in the army for some time, Alex here is an FBI agent, you two should talk, I'm sure you've a lot in common" – as soon as she ended, her sister was spitting her drink, apparently she was caught off guard by her bluntness in getting her a date.
"I'm sorry…" – the red hair woman said while she tried to clean her dress with some napkins. – "I'm… I'm Alex, sorry about that, it's nice to meet you Kelly, and it's nice to see you again James" – she knew James since him and Kara had become friends some couple of years ago.
The black woman was looking at her with a smirk on her face – "Don't worry about it…" – although Kara was beautiful, when her eyes landed on the red hair woman beside her, she could feel her heart skipping a beat, and when she saw her get flustered by her sister's words she couldn't avoid to think she was cute, she knew she wanted to know more about this woman. – "Come here, let's go to the bathroom so you can clean that up" – she extended her hand to Alex, who immediately took it.
"Thank you, Kelly, Kara we'll be right back" – the agent said and then followed Kelly through the crowd.
Kara and James turned around facing each other again, both had a knowing look on their faces.
"Well that went well for them" – James said while he grabbed a glass of champagne from one of the waitresses – "So, Kara, you look absolutely amazing, tell me, what have you been up to these days, how's Mike? Is he coming or…"?
"Oh right, well Mike and I aren't together any more" – the blonde said taking a sip of her drink.
"Sorry Kara, I… I didn't know that, but it's everything ok? You two seemed meant to be together".
"Yeah well, believe me we weren't… but everything it's fine, we remain friends, kind of…" – things with Mike had ended in good terms, but he was still a little possessive about her, nothing too serious but it was a little annoying.
"Okey, well, you know, if you ever want to hang out or something just give a call, we cou…" – James stopped talking when he noticed the blonde's attention had deviated from him to the entry door in which a gorgeous woman was now standing, her eyes assessing the crowd.
She knew James was talking but the moment this familiar scent hit her, her attention was focused on the entry, she had to confirmed her suspicions, and in the very moment the woman stepped inside the room she did. There, standing by the door was this stunning brunette, the one that made her entire body craved for her and her heart beat faster, she was wearing a black dress that accentuated her curves perfectly, giving Kara a perfect view of some of her… attributes. From the moment she set eyes on her, she could feel her wolf becoming a little frantic, and Kara, well she couldn't blame herself, this woman was absolutely gorgeous, beautiful in every way possible.
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She knew she was late, something she didn't felt comfortable with – "you always make sure you arrive after everyone else dear, you'll want them to wait for you, not the other way around"- she could hear her mother's words echoing in her mind, she would proud of her. But, the real reason behind her late arrival was that her driver was stuck in traffic before picking her up.
As soon as she set a foot inside the room, she surveyed the place in search of familiar faces, she could see Cat Grant chatting with… was that Andrea Rojas? when she took another step to have a clearer view, something inside her made her stop, her head turning until her eyes landed on the blonde standing a few feet from her. Her stomach made a flip as soon as her eyes were laid on this woman. She was tall, her blonde hair cascading down her shoulders in soft waves. She was wearing a navy-blue suit, her blazer with the first button undone making it obvious she wasn't wearing a shirt underneath, just her blazer which gave her a perfect view of her… necklace, and to finish her look, her sleeves were rolled up, this woman was…ok all she could think of was hot. As if that wasn't enough, when her gaze met her face, this woman was looking at her with the same intensity, her azure eyes making Lena's body shiver. When their eyes met it was a if her body was set on fire, desire running through her veins. She was sure she knew this woman; she could feel a connection… something felt familiar. She felt a pulled towards her, her body and mind were pleading her to get closer, but when she tried to take another step her legs were simply not cooperating, apparently that was not going to be a problem because in that precise moment, the blonde was coming right to her.
Well, that was it, next chapter should be… interesting… thanks for the reviews and take care of yourselves…
