Karry Universe

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Note 2: I know you were expecting Barry to wake up by now but since we've spent way too long away from the Wests…

A Day in the Life of Iris West

Iris looked at her computer in thought. Since she was getting nowhere finding a job in journalism she had started her own blog tracking Supergirl and weird events that happen in Central, hoping it would catch the eyes of someone out in the journalistic world. She covered things like the water guy that Supergirl had fought and as much of her presence as CatCo would allow, at least, since CatCo was using Supergirl as a poster child and getting the news out as fast as they could. As a result, of course, her blog wasn't getting as much attention as Iris would like, but it was something at least.

"Iris," Joe said. "I'm heading out."

"I got to go to work too," Iris said, looking up from the screen and shutting her laptop. Leaving behind her dad, Iris headed out to CC Jitters where she spent the day serving tables. The same old slog, the long shift.

"Kendra," Iris finally called to her co-worker when her shift was up. Kendra was a tall mixed-raced girl who Iris had become friends with after she started working here a few weeks ago. "I'm heading out."

"Okay," Kendra said waving her friend away.

Iris went out to the police station where she saw her secret boyfriend. "Well hello there," Eddie said with a smile.

Iris got closer. "Well…" Iris paused when she saw her dad "take a step back." Eddie was confused for a moment until he saw Joe and Eddie backed away. "I just finished my shift." Iris turned to Joe. "Was planning on going to visit Barry. Want to come?"

"I'd love to but we hit a case," Joe said looking at Eddie. "Got to head out."

"I'll be there in a minute," Eddie said.

Joe hugged his daughter. "Give Barry a kiss for me," Joe said. "Tell him I miss him." Joe left as Eddie got up.

"You got to stop doing that," Eddie said. "You're going to make your dad hate me."

"I can't tell him I'm dating a cop. He'll flip," Iris said. "Just for now. Look, I'll figure it out. Maybe we can ask Kara for advice and for backup? He loves her."

"Whenever Kara is around," Eddie said, ignoring the look Iris gave her. "You got to admit she sometimes just randomly jumps up and leaves."

"She's my best friend Eddie," Iris said. "Her boyfriend is in a coma and her boss can be hard on her, but if I ask her she'll be around."

"Okay," Eddie said. "I got to go." Eddie ran out to meet with Joe.

-Superflash-

Iris walked into STAR labs and headed for Barry's room and was surprised to hear some laughing. Going in she saw Kara and Caitlin Snow sitting there eating popcorn and talking. "That did not happen," Caitlin said and Kara nodded.

"Hey Iris," Kara said, noticing Iris there. "I was just telling Caitlin about the time in sophomore year when one of your boyfriends tried to break down our dorm door."

Iris raised an eyebrow as Kara called Dr. Snow 'Caitlin' but shrugged it away and then laughed herself. "Yeah that was a bad one," Iris said. "Lucky I had Kara with me to toss him away."

"That was worst than my story," Caitlin said. "Want some popcorn?"

"If there's any left," Iris said grabbing the bag from Kara. "You never let Kara hold the bag. She'll eat it all." Caitlin laughed and made a mental note of that. "So why are you telling embarrassing stories about me?"

"We were talking about bad date stories and well… I don't have any of my own," Kara said and Iris noticed her hand go to Barry's and a sad look in her eyes. "So I used yours."

Iris rolled her eyes as she took some of the popcorn. "You have stories Kara. Maybe not bad date stories. Did this one tell you about the time she saved Superman's life? Or the time she ran into a burning building?" Iris asked turning towards Caitlin now.

"No," Caitlin said, but not seeming surprised at all by the revelation, which itself surprised Iris. "Must have been something."

"That's not a bad date story, but that's nothing really," Kara said turning away and looking towards Barry.

"So what are you doing here today?" Iris asked. "I thought you normally came on weekends."

"I lost my normal day off this weekend because of a family emergency," Kara told Iris. "So I had no choice but to come now instead."

"Don't tell me Alex is drinking again," Iris wondered, remembering when Alex drunk and how bad it was for Kara, but Kara shook her head. Iris let out a relieved breath.

"No, that's not it," Kara said. "Remember my aunt? The one I told you about."

"The one who taught you the stars? She died with your parents in the fire," Iris said confused.

"Not so much. She kind of just took off and ran. I thought she was dead. She's back and we're mending bridges with each other. She was in an accident and I took off to be with her in the hospital," Kara decided to use the same line she told Cat. It was convincing enough. "So I lost my day off but I got out early today so decided to come to visit today."

"You have a heart of gold Kara," Iris said in remark to the story. "Taking back someone who abandoned you when you needed her the most. I don't know if I could do that."

Caitlin nodded. "I agree with her. I'd be a little sore too."

Kara smiled. "She's family," Kara said and the three spent some more time talking with each other before Caitlin left the room to give them some time with Barry.

"It's been nearly nine months," Iris said looking at him, and Kara nodded sadly.

"He'll wake up," Kara said. "And I'll wait for him forever." Iris saw the look in Kara's eyes and knew she would. She wondered if she would ever love someone that much. Kara then kissed Barry's forehead. "You come back to me. You hear?" She whispered to him.

"Yeah sleepy head, you got stuff to do," Iris added, thinking of that ring she had found hidden away. Barry was going to propose to Kara and Iris wanted that to happen more then anything. Kara to officially become part of their family.

"Bye Caitlin," Kara called as they were leaving. The two had spent some more time with Barry and one another, catching up mainly, before deciding to call it a day at STAR Labs. "See you next week."

"Definitely," Caitlin said. "Maybe one day the three of us should do a girl's night out."

"I'm in. Iris?" Kara asked and Iris just nodded wondering when Kara became such good friends with Barry's doctors to warrant such a monumental evening. "Sounds like a plan. Cisco," Kara called over to the man by the computer "see you soon."

"Bye Kara. Oh and," Cisco held up his hand in a Vulcan sign of prosperity "live long and prosper." Kara held up her hand similarly, clearly confused and heard Caitlin slap him as they left.

"He always does that," Kara said to Iris as they were walking out. "A lot of quotes from space movies and shows. I've heard quotes from Star Trek, Star War, Stargate… a lot of the stars. What's scary is that I know where they are from now."

Iris laughed. "Well you do date Barry," Iris reasoned and Kara laughed. "Why don't you come over for dinner? Dad would love to see you."

"I'd love to see him too but I got to get home. Left Krypto alone. Poor dog is probably going crazy," Kara said. "Rain check?"

"Definitely," Iris said, hugging Kara. "Oh and Kara, one of these days you're going to have to help me tell dad I am dating Eddie."

"Barry will be up before you tell Joe that," Kara said with a laugh and Iris had to agree. "But of course I'll be there. Tell Joe I said hi." Iris nodded as Kara walked away.

-Superflash-

Iris had told her father about seeing Kara and about why Kara didn't come over. Joe laughed. "Should we be concerned she is spending a lot of time with a dog lately?" Joe asked. "Seems she's trying to fill the hole Barry left with the poor mutt."

Iris shrugged. "At least she has someone," Iris sighed, adding "I'm going to go to bed a little early."

Iris went up the stairs and closed her door but she didn't go to bed. She took out her cellphone and called Eddie. "Hey," Iris said.

"Hey," Eddie said. "So how's Barry?"

"Same as always. Kara was there," Iris said, as she was looking through her blog. "We spent some time together… oh, this is interesting." Iris clearly changed the topic confusing Eddie. "Someone on my blog listed everything we know about Supergirl."

"What did they say?" Eddie asked

"Blonde hair, blue eyes, more than likely lives in National but spends a lot of time in Central. Has a dog. Has a cousin who lives in Metropolis. Has a connection to CatCo."

"Sounds like Kara," Eddie said making Iris laughed. "Think of it though; she has blonde hair and blue eyes. Lives in National but is in Central all the time to see Barry. She has a dog and you said her cousin is Clark Kent who lives in Metropolis and she works for CatCo."

"She was my roommate for three years. If she was an alien I would know," Iris said shaking her head and then Eddie laughed.

"You're right… I can't picture Kara as Supergirl, really. She's not confident enough. Besides we all know of Supergirl's connection to CatCo is that James Olsen photographer. Not Ms. Grant Assistant. I can't picture Supergirl getting coffee," Eddie said. "Just goes to show you we know so little about her the description can fit anyone."

"Yeah," Iris said and the two talked some more before hanging up.

Iris pulled up a picture of her, Kara, and Barry taken the night Kara and Barry were named the heroes who saved Superman. They were all dressed up and had smiles on their faces. "Kara is a badass sometimes," Iris said thoughtfully, thinking of her earlier conversation with Eddie about Kara possibly being Supergirl. Then she shook her head again. A smile appearing on her lips, as she almost believed Kara was Supergirl. "No, there's no way. I lived with her. If she was an alien and had superpowers I would know." Iris put the picture down and then went to bed.

AN: Hope you enjoyed seeing Iris again in this small little chapter. REVIEW