Chapter Summary: Prompt by victor 17: "Other idea is that Oliver or Kara lost the memory like in flash Cause and Effect it could be interesting."
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30. I've Just Seen a Face
The DEO was crowded with agents as they watched the news reporting an accident downtown. It was a mess and a lot of people were hurt. The cops were trying to figure it out what happened when Kara took a few steps closer to the TV, startled.
- That's Oliver!
- Who? – J'onn said as he looked confused at her
- My friend from Earth 1 that is a vigilante…
- The Green Arrow… - Alex said as she looked closer as well – He is here… And hurt… How?
- That's what I'm going to find out.
Kara turned around and took flight where the accident happened. She landed near the place and walked towards a police officer.
- Hey Supergirl.
- What happened officer?
- People say this guy appeared out of nowhere and fell here. Then one alien bumped into him and beat the crap out of him. The fight caused the cars to hit each other and this mess happened. There are a few people hurt over there – He pointed and in seconds Supergirl took one by one to the hospital.
- I know that man! – She said as she pointed to Oliver on the ground. – I can take care of him with my team.
- We need to fill some papers.
- I can send an agent to do it, for now that man needs medical attention. – She said as she walked towards Oliver and took him into her arms. – You're going to be ok – She whispered to him and flew back to the DEO.
Alex helped bring Oliver to the med bay, taking care of Oliver's wounds. Kara waited outside with J'onn and Winn, as she walked from one side to another, worried.
- You're going to create a hole in the ground. – Winn said as he looked equally worried.
- I'm sorry – Kara stopped, crossing her arms – I'm just trying to understand what happened… How he got here… It's all really confusing.
- To accept the fact that there are multiple universes out there is confusing! – J'onn said as he looked at Kara – I have to take care of a few things with the police. If you have any news, let me know.
- Ok. – Kara said and turned her attention back to the door of the room Oliver was in.
- Don't worry, once he gets up, we will have our answers…
- I hope so… - Kara said as she bit her lower lip in worry.
After a few hours, Kara waited by Oliver's side while he slept. She tried using her extrapolator, so someone from Earth 1 could help Oliver and take him home, but the device looked like it was malfunctioning. Winn promised her he would fix it, so for now; she would have to take care of him.
She was thinking about multiple theories about how he got to her Earth when he started to wake up.
- Oliver?
- Who? – He asked confused, his vision still a bit blurry – Where am I?
- At the DEO, in my Earth.
- I know we are on Earth, where else would I be? – He laughed, still looking confused at Kara. – I mean, where.
- I told you, on my Earth… Oliver, you're far away from home…
- I'm Oliver?
- Oliver, please… - Kara said as she found it weird he had laughed at his own joke.
- I'm serious… I don't remember… - He said as he looked at the ceiling, trying to keep calm as terror started to take over him. – Anything…
- What? Anything?
- Anything. It's all blank… For real, who are you? And why are you dressed in a funny way? – He was starting to panic little by little.
- This is my suit, Oliver. I'm Supergirl… A super hero…
- What? – Oliver started to laugh and slowly became serious – Oh... You're serious… Those things are not real… Am I kidnapped?
- You had an accident when you showed up here out of nowhere. We brought you to the DEO to save you…
- I… I need to remember… - Oliver got up abruptly from his bed, looking from one side to another. – I don't believe you… I need to go home… I just need to find it first but…
- Great, Oliver without memories has a sense of humor… - She whispered, trying to think – Ok, I'm telling you the truth, just calm down…
- A person who kidnaps other people usually tells them to calm down… I need to get out of here!
Oliver tried to run but Kara used her super speed and stopped right in front of him.
- WHAT THE… - Oliver jumped in scare – What are you?
- A super hero. – Kara said, figuring it out it wasn't the best moment to tell him she was an alien - Oliver… It's true. Now breathe… I just want to help you.
- I WANT TO GET OUT! LET ME GO! – He said as he started to feel even more scared.
Oliver was freaking out and Kara tried to calm him down, but it only made things worse. Oliver tried to push her out of his way in a violent way but Kara grabbed him by his arm and used her finger to hit his forehead, making him faint again.
- I'm sorry – She said before knocking him out. – A punch would be too much in your state.
She knew he had no memories but she was a bit annoyed. She was trying to help him, couldn't he see it? Then, she thought about talking with Alex and that she would probably tell her that he couldn't see it because for him, they were all strangers, and he was in a place he had no idea where it was or who he was and that this was scary as hell. Kara then, took a deep breath and looked at Oliver on her arms.
- Let's see what we can do to help…
And then, she had an idea.
Oliver woke up, his vision blurry once again. He was tied up in a bed of a place that looked like a surgery room or something like that. Now he was sure he had been kidnapped or something like that.
- Calm down! – Kara warned as she looked at Oliver's eyes focusing on her, slowly. – I'm here to help you.
- Why am I tied up?
- I confess it was a bit exaggerated but, to be fair, you tried to hit me.
- I'm sorry… I was scared.
- That is why I had to knock you out… With my finger. Apology accepted. – She said as she crossed her arms, smiling at him.
- Finger?
- I have super strength, so if I hit you with a punch, you would be in a coma right now…
- Oh I see…
- Do you believe me? – She approached his bed cautiously.
- Now I do… - He said still feeling a sharp pain in his head. – Can you untie me?
- Can you behave?
Kara looked at him, as he thought about it.
- I can tell you the basics I know about you; I don't know you that well to fill everything in… But I might help with a few things. I just need you to stay calm. You are safe with me.
- I believe you – He looked sincerely at her and Kara smiled, untying him.
Oliver sat properly on the bed and patted the space on the bed, by his side. He smiled at her and Kara walked near the foot of his bed, and sat there.
- So… Who am I?
- You're Oliver Queen. You live in a place called Star City; you're the mayor of your city…
- The mayor? – Oliver looked shocked at her as he tried to take this in. – How am I the mayor of a city?
- I truly don't know how to answer that… I guess people like you back there, if they voted for you…
- So am I a politician?
- Not exactly… We have a friend in common, Barry Allen. He is a super hero as well and your close friend. He told me you are famous in your city because your family was a powerful family back there. You lived in a mansion and had a company, but a few things happened and everything changed.
- So… You can give me a ride home?
Kara looked at the ground, thinking about what to say. He was almost having a stroke just hearing about super heroes and about the basics she knew about his life… She had no idea how he would react to everything else. But, if she was in his shoes, she would appreciate if people were honest with her, so she decided to tell the truth.
- This might be a bit tricky now… You see, you live in a different Earth than mine.
- What nonsense are you talking about? This is Earth… - He stopped and looked at her. – I still don't know your name…
- Kara Danvers.
- Ok, Kara Danvers… - He smiled, still finding all that talk really weird
- Barry it's way better than me explaining this, but I'll try… - She got up and walked from one side to another – There's a theory called the theory of the multiverse. It's about different Earths existing at the same time and space, but they can't interact with each other or be seen because they vibrate at a different frequency. They are like mirrors, parallel worlds…
- If I am from another Earth, how am I here now? – He looked at her like she was a crazy person. She was beautiful, but crazy, he thought.
- That's what I want to find out. I have a device that can open breaches between worlds, but it's broken now. My friend Winn is working on it so I can bring you home soon. If a person can run fast enough, they can also open breaches. Back in your Earth, Barry is a speedster, he can run that fast… and you have a friend named Cisco. He invented my device and he has super powers, he can open breaches. But I don't know what happened…
- So… Am I part of a super hero club?
- You actually are a vigilante named Green Arrow.
Oliver looked at her, having no idea what to say. This was all batshit crazy to him; he just wanted to go home.
- I know this is all hard to take in. I can't imagine what it must be like, to lose your memories and have no idea where you are. And I know for you this sound crazy… But it's the truth. Now, if you promise to stay calm and let me help you, I can do my best to bring you back home and find out what happened. I also can answer all your questions about your world or people in your life that I know about. I've been there helping you guys a few times, so I'm aware of a few things. But you need to cooperate. Deal?
Kara offered her hand and Oliver looked at it, reaching his own hand and grabbing hers, shaking it.
- Deal.
- And if it's ok with you, you can stay with me while Winn fixes my device.
- Ok… Listen, I'm sorry for before…
- It's ok…
- No, it's not… I might have lost my memories but I still have a notion about what is right and wrong… I almost hurt you…
- You couldn't – She smiled.
- You know what I meant. The intention… - Oliver said as he scratched his head.
- Don't worry about it, I get it. It's ok. – She smiled back at him.
At Kara's place, Oliver and Kara sat on the kitchen while eating pizza. After all that stress she was starving. Oliver looked scared at her as she ate her 4th box of pizza while he was still on his 4th slice.
- I need to eat a lot… I hope I'm not scaring you for life – She laughed
Oliver just murmured no with his mouth while finishing eating. He looked at Kara enjoying her pizza and noticed the sound of her laugh. It was a nice sound, he thought. He didn't think she was crazy anymore, but still thought she was really beautiful. He could notice she loved to help people and do the right thing and that made her even more beautiful to him somehow.
- I left a change of clean clothes on my bed, if you want to take a shower, be my guest.
- Thanks. I'll do it for sure. I need to wash out all that hospital vibes… - He got up and she gave him a clean white towel. – And you can tell me more about my life, whatever you know, afterwards.
- Ok. – She said as she turned around to clean the place while Oliver showered.
Kara let out a breath she never noticed she was holding. She thought about how different this version of Oliver was. It was like the weight of the world was out of his shoulders. He was smiling more, laughing more, and making jokes… She never thought he would ever act like that. Maybe everything that happened in his life made him serious and conflicted.
Kara waited for Oliver to finish and went to the bathroom to brush her teeth. When she went to her bedroom to grab a change of clothes, she froze on the doorstep. Oliver was with his back at her, fully naked, looking at the pants in his hand, as he wasn't sure it would fit. Kara blushed hard and couldn't help but notice that Oliver was really built, like really strong for a human. Oliver turned his head to look at her and Kara blushed even harder.
- I'm sorry… I thought… I'll wait… - Kara turned around really fast and went even faster to her living room.
She rested her back against the wall as she tried to take that vision of Oliver off her head. She was failing hard.
What is the matter with you? She asked herself, feeling a bit guilty for seeing him like that. It was quite a vision; she wouldn't lie, but still… Oliver came back, fully clothed and Kara blushed again as he looked at her.
- I'm really sorry…
- Hey, it happens… - Oliver blinked at her and smiled, sitting on the couch. – Don't worry about it.
Kara kept looking at him, no reaction at all. was flirting with her now? She was beginning to feel a bit confused.
- So, what more you can tell about me?
- Like I said, you're a vigilante in your city. And a really good one. You have a leader spirit, usually knows how to plan and execute the plan… Barry said you trained him, I thought it was really impressive…
- It's hard to believe I'm all of this you're saying…
- It's the truth. Oliver you are great with a bow and arrows. You do insane stuff with them… Your fighting skills are really great as well… I don't know how it all happened, but you became a great hero for your city.
- Wow…
- And you also have a team. People that help you while you're out there, fighting crime. And super hero friends…
- Tell me about them.
- There are the Legends, a bunch of heroes that travels through time to protect history.
- WHAT? This is nuts!
- It's cool… And a bit crazy, ok – Kara laughed, making Oliver laugh as well – But they are awesome. And there's team Flash, Barry's team from Central City. We team up sometimes when there are huge threats and stuff like that… And there's my team…
- Are you guys like meta humans? Something like that?
Kara looked at him in silence as she thought the best way to tell him what she was. She laughed, nervously and looked at him.
- I'm an alien. – She said as she noticed his eyes looking fixedly at her. He seemed impressed, but curious - My planet exploded when I was a kid, my parents sent me here with my cousin to protect Earth. I got stuck in space for 24 years and when I got here, my cousin was already a super hero and had a life here… So he took me to stay with the Danvers. A few years ago my sister had an accident in a plane, and I was forced to reveal myself to the world when I saved her. From that day on, I became Supergirl.
- That's… wow… I'm sorry you lost people you loved… But… Alien? Wow, that's cool
Kara felt a bit of relief when she heard Oliver's words. She was afraid of how he would take it since he has been freaking out with everything he learned about himself. He took it pretty well the truth about her.
Kara's phone rang and the DEO needed her back for an emergency. Kara asked Oliver to come flying with her, so he wouldn't be alone. Oliver held her tight and Kara flew back to the DEO. J'onn warned her about a school on fire and Kara went to save the kids while Oliver stood with Winn as he monitored the mission.
- She's awesome! – Oliver said as he looked at the computer.
- Yes, she is – Winn said as he looked suspiciously at Oliver
- I mean, truly awesome…
- Had any luck remembering anything?
- No… - Oliver looked down as he thought about everything he learned. – Kara told me a few things… I'm still accepting it all… She said I'm a vigilante back home…
- A really scary one by the way – Winn laughed and then looked back at him, regretting what he said, giving the look in Oliver's face.
Oliver had no idea why Winn told him that and it got him worried. Did he do anything bad or anything wrong? Did he hurt anyone? He was starting to panic again when Kara came back and brought him back to her apartment.
Kara finished a few things she had to for CatCo while Oliver stood quiet, thinking about everything. Kara noticed he was acting a bit weird, but decided to give him some space. The day has been so stressful and he learned a lot for one day.
Neither Oliver nor Kara could sleep that night. Oliver couldn't stop thinking about what Winn had told him and Kara couldn't stop thinking about how it was all so confusing to her and the scene she saw earlier. She was sure it would haunt her forever.
Kara got out of her bed and went to the kitchen, for a glass of water. Apparently, Oliver had the same idea she had and seemed to have the same problem she had.
- Can't sleep either? – He asked her
- Nope… - She said as she drank a sip of water.
- I can't… - Oliver turned to look at her. – I can't stop thinking about what Winn told me today.
- What?
- That I am a scary vigilante… Why's that?
Kara put the glass of water on the sink and held Oliver's hand, bringing him to the couch. She didn't know a lot but she was aware of a few things.
- I was looking for the perfect moment to tell you more details about you, but since you asked… All I can tell you is what Barry told me.
- Its ok, I just want to understand… Please, don't lie to me.
- I could never do that to you, Oliver. – She smiled at him – Barry told me a few years ago you suffered an accident. You spent 5 years away and people thought you were dead. He told me you had a hard time while you were gone, he doesn't know the details either. He thinks is because you don't feel comfortable sharing about it because you told him once it was a lot of darkness and painful moments to you. You suffered a lot of losses, he told me about your dad killing himself, and about your mom being killed…
Oliver covered his mouth with his both hands, his eyes filling with tears as he tried to hold them back.
- So… I have no one?
- You do have a sister. She loves you. – Kara held his hand and gave it a light squeeze – I'm so sorry for all of this Oliver…
- Please, keep going…
- Are you sure?
- Yes.
- Ok, so… You have a lot of enemies, so you lost a dear member of your team. You lost your best friend, you faced dangerous people and you fought hard for your city… So no, you're not a cheerful person, you hardly smile, you have been through a lot and Barry told me you have trust issues. And that you had rough methods to deal with criminals, so people feared you because of that…
- I… I'm…
- Oliver, look at me – She said and he did it. She wiped away a few tears from his eyes – I told you once that what we go through in life makes us stronger, makes us who we are today.
- And who am I, Kara? – He looked serious at her.
Kara was so distracted by her talk, she didn't even notice how close they were to each other, neither how her hand was caressing his cheeks as she wiped the tears from his eyes. She understood his pain better than anyone.
- You are someone that even in pain and loss, worries about your city and your loved ones and you always do your best to keep them safe… That's all that matters to me.
Oliver couldn't tell if he was in shock or what, it was a tsunami of emotions inside of him, but Kara's words were echoing loud on his ears. That was how she saw him, even if he had some crappy back story, even not having all the information… He felt a warmth taking over his body, he felt safe for the first time since he woke up. Oliver reached for Kara's cheeks as he caressed it, looking from her lips to her eyes. They were so inviting… He couldn't think twice and kissed her with all the sudden passion he felt bottled inside of him.
Kara was taken by surprised, but embraced Oliver with her arms on his waist, kissing him back. A sudden fire took over her as they kissed, their tongues battling each other. Kara let her back fall on the couch as Oliver covered her body with his, holding her strongly by her waist.
Kara smiled between the kiss, feeling her breath becoming more erratic. Her hands traveled through his back as she felt each and every one of his muscles when it hit her. She opened her eyes and held Oliver's chin.
- Ollie… Ollie… We can't…
- Why? – He whispered as he looked confused at her.
- This is not fair to you. – She sat properly on the couch, making Oliver sit facing her. – You don't have all your memories, all your original feelings… You need it all back. I don't want you to have any regrets later, because you left people behind on your Earth.
Oliver caressed Kara's cheeks as she talked. He didn't want it to end, he wanted to be with her, but he knew deep down she was right.
- The last time we teamed up, you told me you broke up with your girlfriend… And I know how fragile a person can be when it happens…
- Even if I want to keep kissing you… I know you're right – Oliver took a deep breath and closed his eyes. He opened them again and gave her one small kiss – Thank you… For caring.
Kara just smiled at him and went back to her room, leaving him alone on the couch with a thousand thoughts on his mind.
The next morning came in and Kara and Oliver had their breakfast in silence. Kara couldn't help but feeling things were awkward between them. She was truly hoping it was her mind imagining things.
- It's everything ok? – She asked as she finished eating
- Yes.
- I mean… Between us…
- Yes, it is – Oliver got up from his chair and walked towards Kara, making her face him as he held her by the waist. – I feel great; I feel safe…All thanks to you. You literally knocked me out… I regret nothing.
- Wow… - She said as she looked him, fighting the urge to kiss him – I'm not used to you sharing your feelings like that…
- I'm under the impression I never felt like this before… I feel good… Free…
It was even harder to hold back when he was talking all those things to her like that, she thought. Why it was everything so hard? She asked herself. There was a knock on the door that saved her from kissing him once more and she went to open it.
- Winn! – Kara smiled as she saw her device on his hand
- I fixed it!
- Thank you so much! – Kara hugged Winn and welcomed him in, but he said he had a lot to do on the DEO.
- I'll see you later! – He smiled waving at Oliver and Kara.
- Ok, thank you again…I will bring Oliver home, it won't take long!
Winn nodded with his head and left.
Kara walked back to Oliver, showing him the device. Oliver looked at it intrigued.
- This will help me bring you home. Are you ready?
- I don't want to go – He smiled at her
- Oliver…
- I want to stay here, with you… I'm serious…
- Oliver, you can't – She said giving up trying to stay away, her hands going to the back of his neck. – You have people back home that love you and must be worried…
Oliver rested his forehead with Kara's.
- I know… - He said as he gave her one small kiss – I understand.
Kara kissed him one more time and turned to open the breach. She held Oliver's hand and they walked through it.
At Star Labs, Barry and Felicity were really worried, trying everything to find Oliver. The rest of team Flash were also trying to help as they could when they heard a noise and ran to the cortex. A breach opened and Supergirl came in with Oliver.
- Oh my God, you're ok! – Felicity said feeling relief.
- Man, we were worried – Barry said as he noticed something was not right.
- Guys… Take it easy… He lost his memories…
- Oh, oh! – Caitlin said as she walked towards Oliver – Don't worry, I can help you…
- First, please, what happened? How Oliver got to my Earth?
- I'm so glad you found him… - Barry said as he looked at Kara
- We fought a meta that causes memory loss to everyone who touches him. – Cisco explained - He's from Gypsy's Earth. She came to help capture him. Oliver came to help but the meta attacked before we could warn Oliver about him. Gypsy, fighting this meta, by accident sent Oliver away and all the hell broke loose here. We were trying to find Oliver since it happened.
- I worked on an antidote in case this meta could hurt any of us… Come with me – Caitlin said as she went to the lab
Kara nodded with her head and Oliver followed Caitlin. While Oliver got his memory back, Kara stopped to think about everything that happened in one day. It was a lot and overwhelming. It took her by surprise and she figured she would miss Oliver. She loved to meet this new Oliver, but she was worried that he would regret anything or treat her different. It wasn't his normal self that kissed her on her couch last night and opened up to her like that. She was nervous.
Oliver came back, feeling a bit awkward. He looked at everyone that came to hug him, against his will.
- Yeah, he's back – Barry teased as Oliver looked annoyed at him.
- Guys… Can I talk to Kara… Alone? – Oliver said as he looked at Kara.
Everyone nodded and left the cortex, leaving Kara and Oliver alone.
- So… - Kara said, still feeling a bit nervous.
- So… - Oliver smiled as he walked closer to her – Listen… I wanted to thank you…
- Everyone here would do the same for you
- No, not like that. – He said as he held her hand, caressing it with his fingers – I remember everything, Kara. And I don't regret anything, I still don't.
- Oliver…
- Unless you do – He teased, looking nervously at her.
- Of course I don't – She smiled, blushing.
- I appreciate you being honest with me, even if I was being a pain in the ass.
- You had no idea where you were…its ok… - She laughed – I did what I could with the information I had.
- Still, it meant a lot. Any other person there would spare me from the heavy stuff. You didn't.
- Oliver, every single part of you matters: the good, the bad, the light, the dark… It wouldn't be real if you didn't know the truth… And as much as I enjoyed knowing this other side of you, I'm glad you're back being you…
Kara was going to turn around to say goodbye to the others so she could go back home, but Oliver stopped her, bringing her closer to him as he kissed her deeply, holding her tightly by the waist.
- I will visit – He whispered to her ear as he gave a few kisses on her neck.
- I will wait for you – She smiled, kissing him back before saying goodbye.
For now.
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NOTES 2:
Spoiler Alert: Prompt by WritersBlock039: "An AU end to Arrow Season 4. After Laurel's death, Oliver is willing to do whatever it takes to bring Darhk down. Team Flash and the Legends come to help, and Barry recommends a friend of his that Darhk will never see coming. Kara gets introduced to Earth-1 earlier, and while she and Oliver meet under much worse terms, they get along much better . . . maybe TOO much better." - YASSSS... I like this haha