Karry Universe
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Note 1: Wow, it seems the girls are much more popular than the boys, that's for sure! At least from the amount of reviews I got, compared to each other. Girls Night Out got double the reviews Boys Night Out did so I'm just wondering if there was something about Boys Night Out you didn't like? If so, can you let me know so I know how to develop the boys in future to the same love the girls got. Thanks!
Note 2: If there is anyone here who likes Pokemon a friend and me are co-writing a pokemon fanfcition for fun about Ash's son and his friends going on an adventure. It called 'It's Our Destiny' and it posted under her pen name TheLovelyDanish.
Note 3: This is a biggie. As the title suggest this has a lot of critical moments that are important to this story; some similar to the show, others not. I would like to state that from here on out it really is all original, so any doubters, be off with you and no more of your lip. Enjoy this long one!
Critical Moments.
"Morning," Kara whispered to Barry with a smile. They had spent the night in their apartment in Central.
"Morning," Barry said, bringing Kara into him and kissing her. "How much time do we have before you have to fly to CatCo?"
"Enough," Kara said as they deepened their kiss but then they heard a bang and Krypto growling and Cisco screaming at the dog. Caitlin laughed. Both sighed.
"Good dog," Barry mumbled, getting up and changing. He walked out of the room.
"Barry, call off the mutt!" Cisco called.
"Maybe you shouldn't break into apartments," Barry retorted sleepily, rolling his eyes wishing he could speed away all those keys Cisco made without telling him.
"Krypto down," Kara mumbled half-heartedly and Krypto backed off. Kara only had on shorts and a t-shirt and Cisco realized what he had interrupted.
"Oh, sorry man," Cisco said with a smirk. "You want us to come ba…?"
"You ruined the moment," Barry said as Kara went to go get breakfast. "Just go on with your computer stuff. But seriously this is my apartment, we need some rules here. Like –"
"Excuse me," they heard a voice and turned to see a suited man by the open door. Krypto started growling again, making the man step back politely before Kara called him off. "I'm looking for Barry Allen."
"You found him," Barry said, still a bit annoyed and curious.
"I'm Chris Evans, with James and Poole Law. We represent the estate of Harrison Wells," Chris said handing out a card to Barry which he took, glancing briefly at it, and put on the counter.
"Good for you," Barry mumbled. "What do you want?"
"We finally managed to get through the red tape and have Mr. Wells' will available," Chris said, Barry just staring at him. "And, well, you're the only one mentioned in the will." There was silence in the apartment, apart from Kara almost breaking the milk bottle she was holding. "Mr. Wells left you everything."
"Everything?" Cisco said, as shocked as everyone else. "Including STAR labs?"
"Yes," Chris nodded, finally moving through the threshold of the apartment. "In fact we have a list of all of Mr. Wells' Estate." Chris took out a thick folder from his briefcase. "His personal accounts and houses are listed on the first page. STAR labs and other businesses he owns on the second, including the estimated yearly annual income of each."
Kara went besides Barry as they looked through the information, her mouth almost opening in shock at the amount of money listed. "STAR labs makes that much money. How?" Kara asked.
"Well, before the explosion STAR labs were a functioning labs. Money still comes in from research and inventions made that are copyrighted to STAR and now owned by Mr. Allen here." Chris confirmed.
"And what's this 'Hero Corp'?" Kara asked, pointing. "It makes the most money besides STAR."
"That would be the company that owns the rights to Supergirl, Superman, and the Flash symbols," Chris said causing everyone to stare at him now.
I wish I had gotten another punch in on Wells, Kara thought to Barry, annoyed that the Reverse-Flash had been the one making money on their status. She had wondered where all the money from toys, games, shirts, and anything else being sold went.
"There is one condition though," Chris said.
"Of course there is," Barry sighed as Chris took a flash drive out of his bag.
"You have to watch this video he made for you. When you finish it a confirmation message will be sent to my firm, moving all estate to yourself, Mr. Allen," Chris said, and Barry took the drive, still in shock. "I'll let you be." Chris walked out, backing away from Krypto who was still giving him looks, and left, closing the door behind himself.
"We have to watch this video," Cisco said immediately.
"You own STAR labs…" Caitlin voiced. "It's better than we thought."
"Go," Kara said to Cisco and Caitlin, knowing what Barry was feeling. "Take your stuff and go to STAR. Now!"
Caitlin saw the look on Barry's face and nodded in agreement, grabbing a couple of items and dragging Cisco out with her. I can't watch this, Barry thought to Kara. I can't see him again.
We have to Barry. And not because of the money or anything else. We need STAR, Kara thought.
You also want to own the rights to your family crest, Barry said, knowing Kara did which caused Kara to laugh.
Okay yes, but it's my family's crest, Kara thought back to him. Come on. I'll be here for you. We'll watch it together.
Okay, Barry thought, handing the flash drive over to Kara and Kara put it in the computer.
The familiar face of Harrison Wells popped up on the screen, looking slightly harassed. "Hello Barry. If you're watching this, it means something has gone horrible wrong and I'm dead," was the first words spoken. "You beat me, but maybe you didn't really. I'll always be there, in your head. You'll never be happy, not even with the girl of your dreams. You think the two of you can be happy together, but you never will be. There will always be something – you'll never truly be happy." Barry anger felt rose at these scornful words, but Kara calmed him down telling Barry that Wells was wrong. "Which is why I am going to give you exactly what you want."
"He thinks I wanted all that," Barry muttered, clenching his fists in anger, thinking Harrison meant the money and the labs.
"Okay, erase everything I've said up to this point – this is what you hand to the police," the fake Harrison Wells said, before continuing: "My name is Harrison Wells, being of sound mind and body I freely confess to the murder of Nora Allen in her home in the year 2001. I purposefully stabbed her which lead to her quick demise and her husband being wrongly accused of her death…" he began to explain the details only the killer or police would know, but Barry was no longer paying attention.
"He confessed," Barry said staring at the scene in disbelief, not being able to take his eyes of the man he hated now as Kara paused the video.
"Call Joe, tell him we have the evidence to get your dad off," Kara said, but didn't have to as Barry was already on the phone with a grin on his face, happy tears in his eyes. Kara smiled too, feeling Barry's happiness and thought that Wells had to be wrong – they would be very happy. I got to go to work. Be back later. She kissed him on the cheek.
-Superflash-
Kara felt when Barry's happiness changed to annoyance and anger. What's going on? Kara thought to him, worried. Is the video not good?
No, Joe says it's great. Wells gave all the right information that only the killer and police would know. The problem is the DA is an ass. This Collin Davidson wants a full investigation; Joe says with what he wants it could take months to get my dad out. He'd miss the wedding.
There has to be something we can do?
If I can get my dad a good lawyer and get him in front of a judge ASAP, the judge might release him on the evidence we have. I need a lawyer. Someone I trust. I guess I'll give Laurel a call.
Laurel is a DA. Her specialty is getting people into jail, not out. You need… Kara paused as she saw Lucy going through files in her office. Kara stood up and quickly moved in front of the office, surprising Lucy when she looked up with a file in her hand. "You're a lawyer."
"Um… yeah," Lucy said, a little confused.
"You were a military lawyer," Kara continued, not questioning but stating as fact as Lucy moved past her and out to the main office.
"Once again, yes," Lucy said. "Are you okay Kara?" Lucy turned around to look at the girl in slight worry.
"So when people in the military got into legal trouble you defended them," Kara continued, ignoring the question.
"Among other things, yes," Lucy said, still confused.
"Were you any good?" Kara asked.
"Not bad," Lucy replied, a little put out by the questioning. "Did you get into some legal trouble or something?"
"No, not me," Kara said, deciding Lucy was her best option "Barry's dad is in jail for a crime he didn't commit. We have evidence that proves his innocence but the DA in Central is being an ass."
"Collin Davidson," Lucy said, instantly knowing whom Kara was talking about. "He is an ass. I fought a case against him once."
"So you'll do it?" Kara asked, following Lucy like a lost puppy now, as she continued to walk.
"Do what?" Lucy asked.
"Get my future father-in-law out of jail," Kara persisted, forcing Lucy to turn and look at her.
"I don't know Kara," Lucy said wearily. "Not really my job anymore."
"We can pay you," Kara said. "Come on please. If you needed me to do something for you, I'd do it. You know I will."
"You're a better person than me," Lucy said truthfully, walking into the meeting both were to attend anyway.
"Stronger together," Kara said before Lucy could address Cat Grant or anyone else in the room.
"What?" Lucy asked turning back around.
"Stronger together. It's my family's motto," Kara said, glad Supergirl never told Cat Grant that. "You are part of the family now. I need you. I need someone I trust to do this and you're it. Please Lucy." Kara did her best puppy-dog expression. "Henry has been in jail for most of Barry's adult life for a crime he didn't commit. Now there's evidence he's innocent and he has to miss our wedding because of a DA you yourself agreed on, is an ass. Please Lucy."
Everyone else in the room seemed stunned into silence, including Cat, as Lucy sighed. "What crime is he in jail for?" Lucy asked.
"Murder," Kara said.
"Of course," Lucy said with a small nervous laugh. "Who do they say he murdered?"
"His wife," Kara answered.
"And the evidence you have? It's convincing?" Lucy asked.
"Video tape confession of the real killer admitting to the crime," Kara told Lucy.
"It would be better to have the real killer take the stand and admit it under oath," Lucy pointed out.
"Well unfortunately – or fortunately depending on your point of view – Harrison Wells is dead," Kara said.
"Harrison Wells killed Nora Allen?" Cat Grant spoke up from her seat knowing of the case from when she had been looking up information on Barry Allen a while ago, but for once Kara ignored her not even questioning how she knew Barry's mom name, keeping her attention on Lucy now.
"Harrison Wells?" Lucy somewhat repeated, her eyes flashing with sudden anger. "As in the Reverse-Flash?" Kara nodded. "The Reverse-Flash committed a crime that Barry's father is in jail for?" Kara nodded once again, feeling impatient but knowing Lucy was almost agreeing now, as Lucy put the file she was holding in front of Cat Grant. "I need a few days off Ms. Grant. Going to Iron Heights to talk to my new client." Cat grinned as Lucy then smiled. "Don't worry Kara. Barry's dad will be at your wedding or my name is not Lucy Lane." Lucy then walked out of the office making Kara stare.
"Kiera, the family obligation guilt trip was very effective. Very manipulative. I didn't know you had that in you," Cat said thoughtfully. "But next time go right for the angle that the real killer also killed Mr. Olsen – it would work much better and quicker. Right! I think we have first dibs on a new story too." She turned to address the rest of the board. Kara couldn't help but smirk to herself at this.
-Superflash-
Lucy Lane had done her research and had got all the evidence she needed to get Henry out of jail. She had managed to get them in front of a judge the next day and was now in court. Henry sitting next to her in his best suit and Barry behind them. "Everyone raise for the honorable Judge Hallow," a member of the court called as all stood up as a bald, older man walked in from the side and took his seat.
"Colin Davidson, for the people," her opponent said on the seat next to her.
"Lucy Lane for the defense," Lucy called.
"Okay," Judge Hallow said. "I watched the video tape confession. What's your concern with it?" The judge turned to Davidson.
"My thought is that we have no idea under what conditions Harrison Wells made this confession and that it comes from Henry Allen's son who, since the murder, has been a large advocate that his father is innocent. We need to investigate this further; the fact Mr. Wells is no longer living also does not help this case."
"I would like to add this evidence," Lucy interjected at this remark, taking out a piece of paper. "A signed affidavit from Chris Evans, the lawyer who represents Harrison Wells' estate. Its states here that Mr. Wells gave him the video a week before his demise, which was locked up until yesterday, which, under Mr. Wells' will he delivered it to Barry. Not even an hour later it was in the hands of the police." Lucy walked up and handed the document to the judge who looked it over.
"Once again we do not know what conditions Mr. Wells made the video tape under," Davidson argued his point. "It's worth noticing that Barry Allen was at STAR Labs while in a coma and Mr. Wells took care of him. This could just be a ruse to get Mr. Allen Snr. out where he can pose a further danger to the public."
"Remember we're talking about the Reverse-Flash here," Lucy snapped at this remark. "I would like to call someone to the stand to testify."
"Who?" the judge asked.
"The arresting officer, Detective Joe West," Lucy said.
"Objection, this witness was not listed," Davidson immediately countered.
"He is the arresting officer of the case and we're not at trial. This is a hearing," Lucy stated.
"Overruled," the judge waved a dismissive hand at Davidson. "Bring up the Detective."
Joe stood up from the stalls and walked to the stand, agreeing to a sworn testimony that he would tell the truth. "Detective West, you arrested Mr. Allen for the murder of his wife Nora Allen, did you not?" Lucy asked, going up to the stand herself.
"I did," Joe confirmed.
"And yet you're here today testifying for his release. Why?" Lucy asked.
"Harrison Wells' confession was complete. He said everything right to the detail, knowing things that only the police or the killer would know," Joe stated.
"So in your professional opinion Harrison Wells is now the killer?" Lucy said.
"Yes," Joe nodded.
"You are admitting you were wrong?" Lucy asked.
"I am," Joe said.
"Thank you Detective," Lucy said stepping down. "Your witness."
Collin Davidson stood up, a small smirk on his face as he asked: "What is your relationship to Barry Allen?"
"Objection," Lucy immediately called. "It's not relevant to the case."
"It goes to motive of the witness," Davidson countered.
"I'll allow it," the judge said of Davidson's question, "Please answer, Detective West."
"I'm his foster father," Joe said proudly.
"So you would do anything for that boy, including lie to get his father off?" Davidson said.
"No," Joe defended.
"And how can we be sure?"
'Because I spent thirteen years with Barry, telling him he was wrong and that his father committed the crime. I never believed that his father was innocent until that video was on my desk." Joe knew he technically lied there, as he had believed Barry the minute he became the Flash but he could not tell them that. This truth was at least believable. "The video speaks for itself. We arrested the wrong man."
"Thank you," Davidson said a little worriedly, sitting down and allowing Joe to leave the stands.
"If there's nothing else I will hear closings and then make my decision," the judge said, surprising all at the quick decision to close the court. Had he heard all he needed?
Davidson stood up to give his closing statement. "We do not know the reason why this video was made; we do not know if Harrison Wells is lying and cannot now. Maybe we do have the wrong man but what if we don't? We could free a convicted criminal. The only way to be sure is to investigate, to take the time needed to overlook all the facts. If Henry Allen is innocent the investigation will show it and he'll get out in a few months. Give us the time needed to look at every detail." Mr. Davidson sat down and Lucy stood up.
"Harrison Wells," Lucy said, knowing from the off what her closing statement was to be, "was the Reverse-Flash. He was a killer. He set off the Particle Accelerator on purpose, killing hundreds and making meta-humans for his own enjoyment. He killed James Olsen and tried to kill Barry Allen's own fiancée Kara Danvers. This man was clearly twisted and had a strange obsession with Barry Allen. An obsession that lead him to healing Barry out of a coma. I agree with Mr. Davidson on one thing: We do not know why he made this video. We do not know why he confessed, but let's look at what we do know. He did confess. A confession with information in it that he should not have known if he was not the killer. A confession that caused the arresting officer to admit he was wrong. Mr. Davidson says a few months is nothing, but it is to others. We had the wrong man behind bars for years, taking away his life, and his time with his only child. Mr. Allen has pleaded his innocence since the start and, knowing this to be fact now, should we really force him to remain in jail for longer than truly necessary? Do not take any more time away from this clearly innocent man."
-Superflash-
"How long does this normally take?" Barry asked, pacing the side room they were in. Henry, Lucy, and Barry were all waiting for the judge to come back.
"It varies," Lucy said, getting irritated with Barry's pacing. "Just calm…" Before Lucy could say anymore an officer came in and told them the judge was ready.
They moved back into the room where Judge Hallow came back out. Once everyone had seated, he began: "I have looked over all the evidence and thought over what each of you have said. I agree that we do need to investigate all the evidence. We can not just go releasing people if there is any shred of doubt." Colin Davidson looked smug at this.
"But…" the smirk faded from Davidson's face "in this case, considering whom the real killer was and the arresting officer himself admitting he was wrong I believe the evidence speaks for itself. We had the wrong man. I'm ordering Mr. Allen be released immediately." The judge turned to Henry. "Mr. Allen this can not make up for the years you missed, but accept an apology from one judge… and have fun at your son's wedding." Although not mentioned, it was known fact Barry was engaged.
"Yes!" Barry cried as the judge left, and went to hug his father. "Thank you Lucy! How much do I owe you?"
"Nothing," Lucy said, honestly. "Kara was right, you are family. I can't take your money."
"Are you sure?" Henry asked, looking generally upset at this – and likely a thousand other emotions under the surface.
"I'm sure," Lucy said with a grin. "I'll put in a case of wrongful imprisonment for you. I'm sure the state will want to settle this and settle it fast and big."
"Lucy, there's got to be something we can do for you," Barry insisted.
"If you want to do something for me tell Lois I helped you out," Lucy said, a sudden shadow to her eyes, and Barry nodded as Lucy grabbed her bag and walked out.
"Come on dad. I've got a lot to tell you," Barry said.
-Superflash-
"So you're the Flash?" Henry said hollowly as they were walking into STAR Labs. "And your fiancée is an alien and Supergirl?" Barry nodded. "Wow, that's a lot to take in."
"Welcome to the super family," Barry said with a smirk. "And we'll see about getting your license back. Maybe you can work with us in the labs."
"Actually, after the wedding and once I get my settlement I'm going to go find myself," Henry said apologetically. "Take some time to heal away from Central." Henry saw Barry's face fall. "I've thought a lot about it since the whole Reverse-Flash ordeal, and honestly, you don't need me here, not on a permanent basis anyway. I need to figure out what I will do with my life now. I'll always be here for you though."
"Okay," Barry said somewhat sadly as they walked into the main lab and jumped when he heard the scream of 'surprise'. Cisco, Caitlin, Joe, Iris, Eddie, Ronnie, Stein, Astra, Alex, Sara, and Hank were all there, making the lab look small for once. "What's this?"
"A party for your dad!" Alex stated.
"And to celebrate getting our headquarters back," Cisco added. "We moved everything out of your apartment as well." He gave Barry a knowing wink.
Henry smiled as a drink was handed to him. "So where's your fiancée? I need to thank her myself for keeping you in check."
"I think she went to go grab the kids," Barry said.
"Oh o…. wait kids?" Henry snapped.
"Uncle Barry!" a voice yelled and then Jason attacked Barry.
"J.J!" Barry cried. "Bet you can't catch me." Barry ran around the lab slower than normal so Jason could catch up to him and jump at him.
Kara laughed, coming in holding onto Ella. You are so good with him, Kara thought to Barry as Barry held onto Jason.
Of course, Barry said, smiling as he kissed Kara and then Ella.
"Clark and Lois send their congratulations. They would have come but they are more than happy to have a weekend without these two," Kara said with a laugh. "Hi Henry. Nice to see you out." Henry smiled, hugging Kara. "No more death threats?"
"You are clearly the one for my son," Henry laughed, and for a while everyone just celebrated.
"You know," Astra finally said after a few hours. "This is an impressive lab. It could do a lot of good for this world."
"We already do! We fight, restrain and help metas," Cisco said. "Well Barry and Kara do, but still."
"I mean more than just that. Do actual research and inventions that could help the world," Astra stated in thought.
"We can't," Caitlin said. "The government shut us down. We legally can't do that anymore."
"That would be easy to fix," Hank joined in, "with the right strings I could pull."
"But it's our headquarters. The Superflash Cave! We can't have scientist in here," Cisco pointed out, surprising himself as he remembered back to the time before the Accelerator's explosion, the hive of activity STAR Labs had been and liking the quiet life they had now, with similar income from before thanks to Wells' trademark of the team merchandise.
"Keep the main lab and the pipeline for the Superflash Cave and make it restricted to only a few people," Alex interjected. "There are tons of other space available for researchers to do their work."
"And with the amount of space STAR owns you can make another smaller lab to build up," Iris joined in.
"You can also hire people who know about the Superflash Cave," Stein added wistfully. "I would like a place to do research and a lab here would be perfect. Near to home, to Clarissa and of course, naturally close to Ronnie."
"Yeah," Ronnie said, coming over with Caitlin. "And you could also re-hire Hartley."
"I might know a person or two in Starling who might want space here," Sara said thoughtfully.
"And aliens," Astra said making everyone look to her. "There are plenty of aliens on Earth who just want to live in peace." She reasoned quickly, "I found them when I was recruiting for my army. There are scientists, engineers, you name it with advance knowledge, I'm sure they would be willing to put to use making their new home a better place."
"The problem is the public does not trust STAR labs," Caitlin reasoned thoughtfully.
"Oh that's just image," Kara said dismissively, making everyone turn to her now. "It's an easy fix. Just separate yourself from Wells and with Barry's story, Wells killing his mom, it would be very easy to manipulate the media into a story that put STAR labs in a better light with Barry as its new owner."
"Do you know how to do that?" Caitlin asked Kara, amazed.
"What do you guys think I do at work?' Kara smirked.
"So what do you think?" Barry asked Kara. "Do you need a new job?" Kara bit her lip. She had been thinking of just keeping her job at CatCo and flying to work everyday from Central but it would be easier to have a job in Central, although she hadn't imagined she'd be the one spotting media at STAR.
"You want me to work for you? My husband?" Kara asked, a little put off with the idea about Barry being her boss.
"No, I want you to be co-owner," Barry said quickly. "Everything that's mine is yours when we marry anyway, besides I want to stay a CSI. This lab needs you as media liaison and manager. I'll only do this if you say you're on board."
Kara looked around in thought and then nodded. "Okay, yes, I'm on board," Kara said.
"Cisco, Caitlin, what about you two?" Barry asked. "I'm not doing this unless all of Team Superflash agrees."
"It would be nice to have this place running again," Caitlin said.
"Yeah, alright, I'm in," Cisco said.
"Okay," Barry said. "Let's reopen STAR labs!"
-Superflash-
Kara had spent the weekend babysitting Jason and Ella and packing up her apartment in National. Thankfully her friends had helped and now she had to do the hardest thing she knew she would ever have to do. She had to quit CatCo.
"Ms. Grant," Kara said on Monday morning, giving the woman her latte at the same time. Cat was in the middle of the floor giving orders. "Can we have a word in private?"
"Kiera, I am very busy. Whatever you have to say do it here," Cat said with a sigh.
Kara took a breath, looking around. She hadn't wanted this to be so… public. "Okay then… Well, working here for you has been an honor and a privilege. I have learned a lot from you. You have been a mentor in a lot of things, but…" she paused "I have to quit." The entire room went silent as all eyes stared at Kara, the most efficient PA Cat had ever had.
"Come again?" Cat asked.
"I quit," Kara said with a sigh herself.
"Kiera, if this is a joke."
"It's not Ms. Grant. I'm moving to Central to live with Barry and I also got a new job," Kara said. "I would have given you more notice but my new job needs me to start right away."
"And where is this new job?" Cat asked.
"I can't tell you," Kara said truthfully. The reopening of STAR labs was a secret.
"Well, if it makes a difference I was just looking for ways to promote you," Cat said, hopefully.
"It doesn't, sorry." Kara said, a little shocked at this news. "I will finish up the day and send down to the hiring department that you need a new assistant."
"No," Cat said. "Just send down for the new assistant and clear out your desk."
"Are you sure Ms. Grant?" Kara asked and Cat nodded. Kara took out her cell and sent a text and then sent down to the hiring department to start looking for a new assistant.
Not long later the elevator opened and Jason came running out of it to Kara, hugging her – Ella too. "Hey," Kara said picking them up as Caitlin and Iris walked out with boxes. "I thought Clark would have picked them up by now?"
"Apparently their mini-vacation is going longer," Caitlin said. "And all boys but Barry are useless at child care."
"You got a good one," Iris said with a wink.
"Aunt Cait and Aunt Iris got us ice cream," Jason told Kara.
"Oh they did?" Kara said, looking up at the two and mouthing 'Aunt?' to them. The two shrugged, unsure when or how they became aunts. Kara laughed. "Well why don't you go say hello to your Aunt Lucy?"
"No Aunt Lucy," Jason said and Ella agreed with him.
"Your mom's sister," Kara said warningly, looking over. "Lucy, come take the kids for a minute." Lucy was shocked and unsure but went over to the kids nevertheless and said 'hello' as Caitlin, Iris, and Kara started packing her desk.
"Why are you guys so dressed up in this picture?" Caitlin asked taking a picture from Kara's desk draw.
"That was the day Kara and Barry became the heroes who saved Superman," Iris said with a smile, remembering it. "I didn't know you kept this at the office."
"I keep a couple of pictures in my desk draw," Kara said as she took out one of her, Caitlin, and Cisco from before Barry woke up. It didn't take much longer for the trio to pack everything, smiling at memories.
"Ja, Ella," Kara said. Lucy had been a little unsure as she started playing with the two with their Superman and Supergirl dolls. The two jumped up happily and ran to Kara. Kara picked up Ella and Caitlin held Jason's hand. "Well bye." Kara said to the office.
"Kiera," Cat said before the group could get on the elevator. Kara turned around to see Cat at her office door, speaking now across the floor, "You are the best assistant I ever had. I wish you luck in your new job, but know if it falls through you always have a job with me and my door is always open for you. Drop by or call any time if you need anything."
"Thank you Ms. Grant," Kara said with a smile, about to turn around but paused. "But I think you're the one who is going to be calling me soon." Cat raised an eyebrow. "Once you find out what my new job is." She gave Cat a wink as the elevator doors opened and the group left. Cat walked back into her office.
The rest of the office was silent for a moment until Winn said, "This is bad."
"Oh how bad can it be?" Lucy asked curiously.
"You were not here before Kara," Winn said. "Trust me, this is bad."
-Superflash-
One week later.
"I never thought I would say I miss Kara," Lucy said as Cat Grant's new assistant ran out of the office, crying. It was her third since Kara left. The first one had lasted a day before fainting from the stress; the second one had got four days in before having a nervous breakdown; this one went crying out after two – media didn't wait for Cat, as she worked 24/7. Ms. Grant's mood itself was worst than it ever had been since Lucy had starting working at CatCo with Winn, and anyone who was here before Kara, saying this was her normally.
It just wasn't Cat mood or the round of new assistants though. Kara had done things no normal assistant did: she had practically been in charge of inter-office relationships, she had edited articles before showing them to Cat, and everyone would admit this office had relied on her. With her gone they had to figure out how to run without Kara.
"Who had two days and running out crying?" Kelly asked. The office's betting pool was now on how long Cat Grant's assistant's would last and how they would leave.
"STAR lab press conference is starting," someone called.
"Oh turn that up," Lucy said quickly, "I went to my contacts to see how they got the government regulations off them and the new owners pulled strings I didn't even know existed!" Lucy watched as Caitlin walked out up to the microphone in front of STAR.
"Hello." She looked and sounded nervous to be in front of the cameras. "I am Doctor Caitlin Snow and I have worked for STAR labs for many years. I was sadly a part of the Particle Accelerator mess last year. Harrison Wells tricked me just as he tricked everyone. I am glad to say that that man and his work is behind us. I am very proud to introduce the new owners of STAR labs. My new bosses and my personal friends; Barry Allen and Kara Danvers."
All of CatCo went silent as Cat came out of her office to look at the TV. The two walked up to the microphone and shook hands and hugged Caitlin before Barry moved in front of the microphone. "Harrison Wells was a sick man." He began. "He killed my mother and played games with my life for no reason. When I realized he left everything to me I didn't want it. It took better people than me to make me realize what he left me was not a curse, that I could take this lab and do something good with it make this world a better place."
"She's changing the story," Cat said, knowing that while Barry was the one speaking Kara had written that. It was a smart moved. The headlines would not be about the labs that destroyed the city reopening, it would now be about the boy whose mommy was killed trying to do some good.
"Enough about me though," Barry said after a couple of more lines about helping the world. "To introduce you more fully to the New STAR labs I will hand off this press conference to my co owner, my fiancée, and the love my life and the new media liaison and manager of STAR; Kara Danvers."
Kara kissed Barry on the cheek before taking the microphone. "Okay, now that introductions are out of the way are there any questions about the New STAR labs?" Kara asked the gathered reporters. Cat Grant watched as Kara easily manipulated the media, putting to rest any concerned about the Particle Accelerator being turned back on.
"Ms. Danvers, it is rumored that STAR has been helping the police and even Flash and Supergirl take on metas. Is that over now?" A reporter asked.
"Our anti-meta human department is being run by Doctor Caitlin Snow and Mr. Cisco Ramone," Kara said. "As for Flash and Supergirl, they are welcome here at any time."
Cat rolled her eyes at that as more questions were asked that Kara answered perfectly, and finally Kara ended the press conference. "We are very happy we have been given the chance to do this. To make this world a better place, to take one man's twisted vision and create our own. The New STAR labs will be fully functional soon and I am sure that people will be thrilled with what we come up with. That's all." Kara and Barry then turned around and walked back into the labs, more questions still being thrown at them but they not turning around to answer them now. Kara was good, Cat admitted to herself.
"Someone get Ki…" Cat paused, as she was about to use her nickname for Kara. It didn't feel right anymore. That girl she had just seen, the one who had so easily manipulated the media into her story was not her assistant. No, that girl was an equal and Cat would treat her as such. "Someone get Kara on the phone."
Post Chapter Note 1: I hope you liked this chapter. Next chapter is one I believe you all have been waiting for,
Post Chapter Note 2: A couple of chapters ago I asked if you would be interested in signing a petition to get rid of the James and Kara romance in the show if I made it. Well I made it. The petition is on change dot org and is called Remove James/Kara Romance in Supergirl. I put a link on my profile. Go and sign.
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