Karry Universe

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Moving On Up

Kara was sitting on Joe's couch watching the TV and petting Krypto when Barry came in. "So, how's the apartment?" Kara asked, continuing to pet her dog absentmindedly. She had some conversation with the labs, and had the contract with NASA officially signed and sent after their lawyers gave it the okay, but with Barry and Joe insisting she take it easy for the day, she was.

"Not much damage," Barry said. "Seen worst but our landlord was pissed. I don't think he wants to renew the lease with us." Barry took a seat next to Kara showing her how angry their landlord had been in his mind. "You'd think owning the biggest business in Central City, he'd go easy… Anyway, Joe will let us stay here as long as we want but well with the baby we should find a new place soon. We don't need to be moving when you're too far along." Barry placed his hand on the bump, it was growing bigger day by day. "Any kicks yet?"

"Too early Barry," Kara said, smiling as she couldn't personally wait for the kicks to start either, but with being a little over three months it was way too soon to really start. "So we need to go apartment hunting?" Krypto barked. "Krypto is right. We need to find anther place that allows dogs,"

"You know, I have been thinking," Barry said thoughtfully now. "Clark and Lois got that bigger apartment because of the money he is now getting from Hero Corp… Maybe the type of apartment we could afford when you were Cat Grant's assistant and I was just a CSI just isn't appropriate anymore. We should buy our own place. Not rent. We can afford it after all."

"You want to buy a house?" Kara asked.

"I was thinking more of a penthouse," Barry said taking out a brochure he'd grabbed earlier but had been hiding to show her. "We want to stay in the city and the new building development is ready and there's a few penthouses going. We'd own one for ourselves so there would be no problem having Krypto. And it would not be easy to break into in case we get anymore crazy ex-employees in the future. It would be very safe for this kid and anymore we might have and, give them room to run and play."

Kara was looking over what Barry handed her. We honestly could afford this easily, Kara thought looking at the price, which was high for people on the 'average' income, but with the income from the labs they would be set and easy. Okay then, let's look at it.

Already set up an appointment for tomorrow, Barry thought back to her with a smirk.

-Superflash-

"This is the top two floors," the agent for the penthouse was saying as she showed them around. "As you can see, a large state of the art kitchen with an open floor plan to this large family room – so great line of sight for any little ones," she nodded to Kara's bump. They were currently standing in the kitchen area by the counter which was connected to the large empty space that would be perfect for a family room. The agent pointed to the glass double doors. "A very large balcony. You can set up a nice table out there. Even put a grill. Or maybe just some chairs to look out on the beautiful view of the bay. There are two other rooms on this floor; one would be a perfect office and a smaller room which may, I say, would make a great playroom for the kid. There's also a half-bath on this level along with a laundry room. Upstairs are four bedrooms including the master, which as an en suite. There's a family bathroom located up there too. This would also come with a parking spot in the garage, and of course your own private elevator."

The agent pointed at the elevators located on the opposite end of the room. "Do you have any questions?"

"No, I think we'll take a look around," Barry said, putting an arm around Kara.

"Let me know if you have any questions," the agent said, taking out her phone and the two walked around the place. Checking out the downstairs first and then the bedroom upstairs. Kara fell in love with the master bedroom and the other three rooms were perfect for their growing family as well.

Look at that view! Kara thought as they stepped out onto the balcony last. This would be a perfect place to Supergirl or Flash out of. No one would see.

I like this. I know we can look around for more, hell we could buy a mansion if we want, but that's not us. This feels more right and I don't think we will find anything better, Barry thought.

I agree, Kara thought.The two just knew this was their home.

Barry nodded. "Excuse me," Barry said to the agent who was on the phone. "We have decided we want to make an offer."

"I'll have to call you back," the agent said hanging up the phone. "Before you do, just know we have some good offers on the table already. I don't know if you'll be able to match."

"Asking price?" Barry suggested, making the agent pause. "Anyone offer you that?" The agent shook her head. Truthfully she had told the owner it was overpriced and not to expect asking price. "We don't want to play around. We will give you the asking price. The only condition is we want this place and we want it by the end of the week. Our lawyers can hurry the process along and we can get a check to you by tomorrow depending on the signing of the contract."

"What do you two do again?" The agent asked, a little unsure to people so young could afford this.

"You don't recognize us?" Kara asked from behind Barry. "We're the owners of STAR labs." The agent's mouth dropped opened at that and then a grin appeared on her face.

"I'll have to talk to my client and I'll let you know."

"Well you have our number," Barry said. "We'll take our leave." Barry took Kara's hand and headed to the elevator.

-Superflash-

That night Kara and Barry were sitting down to dinner with Joe, Iris, and Eddie when Barry's cellphone rang. Barry answered and left the room to talk for a few minutes. We got it! He thought to Kara before he had even hung up. Kara smiled and jumped up to hug Barry.

"What are we missing?" Iris asked, knowing something had happened and getting used to the pair's non-verbal communication skills. It had taken a while but it seemed normal now.

"The penthouse we saw today," Barry said. "It's ours."

"Congratulations!" Eddie said, but couldn't help but feel a little jealous. He loved his job but it was getting a bit hard being around people who could buy whatever they wanted. Money was tight for him and Iris. It was for anyone who didn't work for, or with, STAR Labs.

"I'm going to miss you though," Joe said as he took another sip of his drink. "I liked having you here. This place is lonely now that both you and Iris are gone." Joe then smirked. "Although I don't need the sleepless nights of having a baby in the house."

"We were never going to get that close," Barry said with a laugh, not imaging living here for another almost six months and then after the baby was born. No, he loved his foster father but his family needed their own home. "And we have so much planning to do. I think we should buy completely new furniture. Ours is too small for that place."

"Agreed," Kara said. "And I do want to make that room an office. It would be nice being able to work from home there instead of in the labs. I could easily run the media from home especially, now that I have Sally in the labs."

"And I can be at the labs more to deal with employees," Barry said nodding liking this plan. Letting Kara be home more was an ideal situation at the moment.

"Aren't you forgetting something Barry?" Joe asked making Barry look at him confused. "CSI? You're still a CSI."

"Oh," Barry said looking down at his food as Kara continued to eat. Kara was eating three times as much as normally lately and considering how much they ate to begin with it was an unbelievable amount. "Joe, I should have told you the other day. I gave Singh my two-week notice. He told me to just finish out the week. My last day as a CSI is tomorrow."

"Oh," Joe said looking down at his food now in surprise, suddenly not hungry himself. With the labs, Flash stuff, and Kara he mainly just saw Barry at crime scenes now. "I knew this was going to come eventually. You haven't needed that job for a while."

"We'll come by a lot," Barry said quickly, and Kara nodded her agreement. Joe smiled.

"Yeah," Joe said nodding and knowing this decision was for the best. Barry needed more time for his family. He couldn't keep a job he didn't need.

"Oh and Kara, we have to get a big screen TV for that family room," Barry said suddenly going back to the apartment thoughts of a huge TV on his mind. We can put the one we have now in our bedroom.

Okay, Kara agreed as Eddie threw down his fork, annoyed now.

"You know, most people when they are expecting a child are worried about money," Eddie said. "It unbelievable to think you two can throw out a job and buy penthouses, big screen TVs, and anything you want really!"

"Eddie!" Iris shouted to her husband as Eddie got up. "That's not nice. Kara and Barry are family. We should be happy for them and their success." Eddie didn't answer as he stormed off and slammed the front door on his way out. They heard a car start up a moment later.

"Is something wrong?" Kara asked concerned. Eddie never acted like that.

"Um… well… I got fired," Iris said, avoiding her father's eyes at this as she concentrated on Kara.

"Oh," Kara said, tears appearing in her eyes – clearly hormones were making her over-react. "I'm so sorry. Why didn't you tell us…? That's just awful!"

Kara…, Barry said sending calming emotions to her. Iris did not need Kara over-reacting on her. "What happened?" He now directed this to Iris.

"Cut backs at the paper. I was hired to write articles on superheroes but Cat Grant and Lois beat us there. Daily Planet and CatCo are too hard to compete with in that area. The paper is going under. No one reads newspapers anymore."

"I could pull strings with Cat," Kara said. "Get you a job there."

'Thank you, but CatCo is National City-based. Eddie's job is here. Even a few hours away I can't commute that far," Iris said. "It's not like we're not making nothing and we have savings so we'll be fine for a while, but we did need the two paychecks. Epically with paying back Eddie's student loans." Iris shook her head. "Don't worry. We'll figure it out though."

"Iris if you need money we're more than willing to give you some," Barry said reassuringly.

"No," Iris said firmly, shaking her head. "It's fine thank you, but we'll be okay on our own." Iris pushed her plate away. "I'm not so hungry anymore. I'm going to go to the bathroom and then call Eddie to get back here to get me." Iris stood up and headed for the bathroom.

Why won't she let us help her? Kara asked.

I don't know, Barry thought back and then heard Joe chuckle. Just by their faces he knew what they were thinking.

"Something you two don't understand is sometimes people don't want others to jump in and help them. Especially when it comes to money. They want to stand on their own," Joe said and sighed. "I'd love to help them too, but they are adults and a married couple. They don't want daddy's or brothers to come to their aide. Not until they have absolutely no choice." There was a moment of silent. "You two concentrate on your new place. Acting normal is the best thing you can do."

The two looked at each other but nodded as they went back to eat. Despite Iris situation, they couldn't help but feel excited for their new place.

Post Chapter note: Poor Iris! Don't worry kids, she and Eddie will be okay. Don't worry. And yes, I know it's another short one. It can't be helped sometimes. I promise you next chapter will be longer.

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Together Again- The unexpected arrival of Earth-1 Kara proves useful when it comes to Supergirl appearances in National and Central City, but when J'onn is kidnapped by his greatest enemies, will Kara Wells be able to fill her Karry double's boots to help save him? And will a surprise in the enemy ranks put more than J'onn in jeopardy?

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