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Kara stared down at her phone and groaned. It was only the fact that she could feel the telltale signs of her heat vision start up behind her eyes that she stopped staring intently at her phone.
(She didn’t want to have to explain to the guy in the phone store again about how her phone ‘accidently’ caught fire – that was awkward).
This time, much like the time with Supergirl, this was really not her fault. It was actually Alex’s own fault so she couldn’t even be mad at her this time?
Could she?
Probably.
Since she had publicly come out as dating Lena Luthor four months ago, the viral images had slowed down. Except for the ones Lena or Kara had posted on Instagram themselves that is. There was the one Kara posted of Lena at dinner, looking gorgeous and smiling shyly at the camera with a glass of red wine in a hand with black painted nails. And there was the one she posted of her and Lena at game night. Technically it had been James that shot the photo, but it had Kara and Lena sitting next to each other on the sofa, Kara holding a beer in a red flannel shirt and Lena in one of Kara’s t-shirts and a pair of jeans. They both sat cross legged on the sofa, slightly turned in to each other. Kara was laughing at something Winn had said, her mouth open mid laugh, and her eyes crinkling round the edges with happiness. Lena had been smiling at Kara so widely that it made Kara smile whenever she looked at the picture. Lena had said she had never smiled that much in her life until she had met Kara.
(The photo was now framed next to Kara’s computer on her desk at CatCo)
This however was bad. Really bad.
Because TMZ had just posted an image of Kara leaving a restaurant holding hands with a woman who was decidedly not her girlfriend.
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Viral Image 6: Maggie Sawyer
Alex and Maggie were late Kara surmised as she sat in the restaurant by herself, turning to the door ever time she heard it open behind her. She had already demolished two baskets of complimentary bread since she had arrived. She really hoped they showed up and work didn’t keep them away as she really didn’t want to go home to an empty apartment. Kara had basically moved in with Lena, and the apartment felt weird without her beautiful CEO girlfriend in it. Lena was currently in China dealing with a problem in the offices there, and whilst she and Kara spoke every day, it wasn’t the same as being able to physically hug her girlfriend.
As Kara was lost in thought, she nearly missed the door opened behind her and she turned around to see Maggie Sawyer enter the restaurant in a rush, a blur of short brunette detective and she walked over to Kara’s table.
“Kara, I’m so sorry I’m late, I got caught up with a case” Maggie apologised as Kara stood to hug her sister-in-law. Maggie had been promoted two months ago to Chief of Police in National City after her role in catching a serial killer who had been terrorising women in the city. Maggie had lured the man out of hiding and set a trap, were he was pounced upon by 15 members of the SWAT team. Maggie had been on the front of the National City newspapers and magazines for a month. And then even more so since her promotion. She was the youngest ever Chief of police in the city and Kara was so proud to know her.
“That’s okay, please don’t apologise” Kara waved away Maggie’s apology, “trust me I get it”
They both chucked at the implications of Kara’s words. So many times in the past 6 months since Kara had been introduced to Maggie officially had Kara been called away during games night or lunch meetings to go and be a super hero.
“Is Alex not here yet”? Maggie asked as she took her coat off and sat down opposite Kara,
“No, I thought that she was arriving with you to be honest” Kara shrugged. It was at that moment both their phones buzzed almost simultaneously.
Alex Danvers: I’m got carried away and now I’m stuck in the lab halfway through an experiment so won’t be able to make it to dinner – I’m sorry. Look after Maggie for me.
“Alex can’t make it” they both said at the same time looking up at each other.
“Well I’m hungry little Danvers, and I’m sure you are too” Maggie raised an eyebrow at the bread basket on the table making Kara blush.
“I had an early lunch” Kara protested as Maggie started laughing, completely used to her girlfriend’s alien adopted sister.
“Sure you did little Danvers” Maggie chuckled, dimples showing. And Kara can completely see why her sister fell for Maggie Sawyer. That and the fact that ‘she looks hot with a gun’ or so Alex told her in those exact words.
Dinner was lovely and before the two women knew it, it was nearing 10pm. Alex had text them both and said she was going home, so she would see Maggie there, and she would see Kara the following day respectively.
“Come on, I’ll get us a cab” Kara said as they exited the restaurant, Maggie catching Kara’s hand in her own.
“Kara, I think this is the first time we’ve actually spent time alone without Alex, and I just want to thank you” Maggie said, looking up at the blonde woman with vulnerability in her eyes that stopped Kara in her tracks. She stepped back from the curb and looked at Maggie questioningly.
“For dinner?” Kara asked, thoroughly confused, “You already thanked me when I paid the cheque, I told you it’s only fair seeing as I had two mains and three desserts”
“No, well yes for dinner, but also for Alex” Maggie gave a small smile as she cut off Kara’s rambling. “You are everything to her Kara, and I don’t think she could have done the whole coming out thing without you and your support. And I can’t imagine a life without Alex Danvers in it, so thank you Kara” Maggie blinked as tears welled up in her eyes and Kara automatically wrapped the smaller woman into a hug.
“Thank you for making my sister so happy” Kara whispered into Maggie’s ear before she pulled away and placed her hands gently on Maggie’s upper arms. “Now let’s get home”
Maggie stood back and wiped her eyes and Kara flagged down a cab which pulled to a stop in front of them. Kara gave Maggie a wide smile as she grabbed Kara by the hand and pulled her towards the cab.
“Come on little Danvers. Alex won’t forgive me if I don’t get you home safely” she winked, laughing at the thought of Kara actually getting hurt – I mean, the girl was made of steel, it wasn’t possible. Kara laughed and climbed into the back of the cab with Maggie, directing the driver to Lena’s apartment.
It wasn’t until she was snuggled up in her and Lena’s bed later that night that she realises anything was wrong which lead her to her current predicament...
Which was apparently staring daggers at her phone and the picture which appeared on it?
There was a photo on Instagram of her and Maggie outside the restaurant. It had been taken from the same side of the street they had been standing on and showed the front of their cab, and a full body shot of Maggie sliding into the cab grinning, holding Kara’s hand as Kara herself was taking a step off the curb.
@TMZ : @karadanvers and @COPSawyer were seen climbing into a cab earlier looking VERY friendly. Is this the end of #Karlena?
@Rachel_Kate: Say it ain't so @karadanvers! You and @LCorpLenaLuthor are #relationshipgoals
@Innttng: Once again @karadanvers picks up the hottest women. HOW?! @COPSawyer is gorgeous.
@Jamie_Wood: Oh please don’t let @karadanvers be cheating on @LCorpLenaLuthor. I thought she was better than that.
@LenaLthorismyQueen: If that bitch @karadanvers is cheating on my precious @LCorpLenaLuthor I will assemble an army to cut her.
Kara scoffed at that comment. Like anyone would be able to cut her - she literally had unbreakable skin. She rolled her eyes at the picture and the story and threw her phone on the bed next to her. And Lena knew Maggie and knew that Kara was going out for dinner with her tonight. All TMZ had done was picture Kara in a bad light, which Kara was occasionally used to as Supergirl, when an online anti-alien hater tried to denounce her by trying to post her as a threat to humanity.
Kara did jump however when her phone buzzed on the bed next to her.
Alex Danvers: Why are you holding hands with my girlfriend on TMZ?
Kara Danvers: It’s not my fault...
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Viral Image 7: Lucy Lane
Kara bounced up and down at the arrivals gate at the airport next to Alex and Winn. Winn was holding up a massive ‘Welcome Home Sergeant Major’ sign, and Alex was stood checking emails on her phone.
The plane had touched down almost 30 minutes ago and there was still no sign of Lucy Lane walking through the gate, even though Kara with her x-ray vision had seen her collecting her luggage from the carousel.
Then, finally, finally, Captain Lucy Lane had walked through the gate in her army camouflage uniform and military boots with a military back in her right hand, her left arm in blue sling strapped to her chest.
Kara couldn’t contain her excitement and ran forwards to her friend, wrapping her in a slightly too hard hug as she forgot her strength for a second. It wasn’t until Lucy coughed trying to let in a breath that Kara caught herself and let go, taking a small step backwards.
“I’m so sorry Lucy” Kara started, but was cut off as Lucy dropped her bag and stepped forward to wrap her good arm around Kara.
“I missed you Kara” Lucy smiled, breathing in the scent of her friend. It had been a long 6 months in Syria fighting a war against ISIS and trying to protect the poor civilians who had been caught up in the crossfire.
“You’re okay aren’t you”? Kara asked, gently taking Lucy’s face in her hands and x-raying her friend’s body for damage. Lucy brought her good arm up and gently grasped Kara’s bare forearm, flinching at the feel of lean muscle under her fingertips. She somehow always forgot how powerful her friend was.
“I’m glad to be home, but I’m okay. The doctors patched me up good” Lucy smiled, and Kara grinned and leant down and picked up Lucy’s bag, turning, and using her free hand to gently guide Lucy in the direction of Winn and Alex by gently pressing on the small of her back.
When Lucy had gotten the call to say she had been assigned – as a Sergeant Major – to a regiment due to be shipped out to Syria, Lucy had jumped at the chance. This is why she joined the army in the first place; to help people, not to sit behind a desk and evaluate those who were out in the field.
The group had spent their last night together in the alien bar, James and Lucy stuck together like glue as Kara sat next to Lena, the brunettes hand comfortably warm on her thigh, as she looked from her girlfriend to the couple in front of her. They had finally worked things out and Kara was thrilled for them.
It had been tough for James when Lucy had first left, but they survived with weekly Skype calls and letters. James sent her photos of Kara and Alex and games night, and of Winn and Lena huddled around some machine Lena had built. Lucy had sent him back an envelope with some photo’s of the local children laughing and smiling at the camera, posing with the soldiers. Children who were caught up in a war they didn’t understand, with parents who were too poor or too scared to leave their homes.
The day the news came in had honestly been one of the worst of Kara’s life. She had popped up to Cat’s office to have lunch with the older woman, and then the screens behind her had changed to Breaking News.
“Explosion in Aleppo kills three American Soldiers”
Cat had automatically told Kara to go down to James and tell him to go home until he knows something; Kara had nodded mutely and rushed downstairs at a speed that was probably slightly too fast for a human. She had found James sitting at his desk, tears in his eyes as he explained he couldn’t get through to Lucy’s regiment.
It was a long evening of them sitting in James’ apartment. Alex and Maggie had shown up together after Kara text them. Winn had brought a pizza although none of them were really hungry. Lena left work early to come and join the gang as they sat desperately waiting for the phone to ring.
When it had, it had it had been Cat Grant who had used her connections to find out what was going on. James had nodded mutely into the phone and then dropped it taking deep breaths to compose himself.
Kara picked it up and listened to what Cat had had to say.
Lucy had been in Aleppo when ISIS had set off a bomb. She had gone back in to the building and pulled out six of her men – who had been airlifted to hospital – before one of them had shot her in the shoulder. She had been taken to hospital but was okay.
The next morning, after they had all managed to get some sleep, Kara turned on the TV to see a photo of Lucy Lane. Every news channel was playing the story of how Sergeant Major Lane had risked her life to save those of her men. She was a hero.
That had been three weeks ago, and now Lucy was home.
Alex and Winn hugged Lucy, and the four of them had walked out of the airport. They drove home. James was waiting. He wanted everything to be perfect and he said he didn’t want to see Lucy in the airport. He wanted to wait till she was home safe, where he could hug her and kiss her without eyes on them both.
After arriving at James’ apartment, Kara had helped Lucy upstairs and once James answered the door she left silently as James wrapped Lucy into a hug and they both sobbed. Kara smiled softly as she saw the red roses in a vase on the table over James’ shoulder, and she smelt the food he had been cooking in the air.
Lucy Lane was back where she belonged.
Of course, part of being a war hero meant you were now recognised wherever you went and unfortunately this included airports. Something that Kara had completely overlooked.
Instagram had captured the moment perfectly. Kara was clutching Lucy’s face gently, Lucy was touching Kara’s forearm and they were both smiling at each other, the happiness apparent in each other’s faces.
@Perez_Hilton: @LittleLane was met at National City Airport by our favourite female Lothario @karadanvers this afternoon. They looked very happy to see each other!
“Oh shut up Perez, you don’t even count as an actual tabloid” Kara huffed as she scrolled down to the comments.
@Jessie_Luthor: I wish I had ‘friends’ that looked at me like that. *sigh*
@karadanversisbae: Another woman? I’m so confused. But welcome home @LittleLane. You are a hero and I thank you.
@KarlenaForever: @karadanvers I love you, but you do get very close and personal with women who aren’t your girlfriend.
@DailyLoisLane: I’m so pleased your home sis, @karadanvers, look after my @LittleLane and I’ll be in National City tomorrow.
Kara smiled at that last comment as Lena slid in to bed next to her, setting her phone on the table and tuned to face the brunette.
“Seems as though I have competition” Lena smirked,
“Never” Kara grinned, surging forward and pressing a kiss to her girlfriend’s lips, groaning as Lena deepened the kiss, and moved to straddle Kara.
“That’s what I like to hear Miss Danvers”
Kara just laughed and then pulled her girlfriend back down to her lips, both of them giggling.
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Viral Image 8: Putting the Rumours to rest four months later.
“Happy Earth Birthday Kara”!
Kara smiled widely as she saw her friends and family in her apartment as she arrived home to Lena’s apartment from CatCo later than usual. Alex was in the middle of the group of friends holding a cupcake with a single candle on. She stepped forward in front of Kara, “Blow out your candles, gently”
Kara rolled her eyes but complied. Everyone was there. Lena, Alex, Jeremiah (Who had been rescued from CADMUS but that was a story for another time), Eliza, Winn, Mon-El, James, Lucy, Alex, Maggie, Lois, Kal-El, Cat and Carter (who had both been let in on the secret after a particularly hard mission of which they both saved Supergirl’s life – again a story for another time).
Kara smiled as the party continued into the night. It had been a long time coming, but everyone was here, and everyone was happy. Lena sat on the sofa next to Kara, their arms linked as they both sipped from bottles of beer - not that it would do anything for Kara.
“Hey, I have a great idea” Winn giggled, “Why don’t we get a photo with Kara and her ladies” he waggled his eyebrows suggestively, the beer clearly going to his head.
“There’s only one lady here I care about like that thank you very much” Kara replied indignantly.
The chorus of “Come on Kara, let’s do it” came at her, and Kara sighed as Lena pulled her to her feet and the women stood in a line.
“Hang on, we just need one person to arrive” James laughed as he pointed Kara’s phone at the seven women - and at that moment Supergirl flew through the windows.
“Hank?” Kara asked incredulously,
“Not one word Supergirl” Supergirl had grunted, causing raucous laughter in the line as Supergirl joined on the end next to Lois.
*SNAP*
Kara sat at the island in the middle of the kitchen, reviewing the photo she had posted on Instagram an hour before.
It had Kara and Lena stood hand in hand in the middle, with Cat, Lois and Supergirl on Kara’s left and Maggie, Alex and Lucy on Lena’s right. They all stood broadly grinning at the camera, mid laugh from when Hank turned up, except for Cat, who seemed to be mid-eye roll, although Kara could see the small smirk on her lips.
@karadanvers: spending my birthday with my favourite people. My beautiful girlfriend @LenaLuthorLCorp, my friend and mentor @THECatGrant, my sister @Alex_Danvers89 and her wonderful girlfriend @COPSawyer, my sister-in-law @DailyLoisLane and of course one of my best friends and our hero @LittleLane and of course my friend Supergirl.
@Rachel_Kate: Literally #squadgoals. @karadanvers I want your life.
@SupergirlFan1: I’m so please @karadanvers and Supergirl remained friends.
@Jamie_Wood: @DailyLoisLane and @COPSawyer are related to @karadanvers?! Can I get an invite to the next family gathering?
@Lenaisbetterthanyou: @LenaLuthorLCorp looks so happy! I’m so happy she got her happy ending #karlena
@Alex_Danvers89: I love you all!!
Kara smiled as Lena came up behind her, wrapping her arms around Kara’s middle, resting her hands on Kara’s stomach and she rested her chin on Kara’s shoulder.
“Happy Birthday beautiful” Lena said, and Kara felt her smile and she grinned in return.
Kara was about to turn and kiss Lena, except she found herself stopped when Lena let go of her stomach and pushed her hands forwards more, revealing a small black velvet box. Kara felt her breath hitch as Lena opened the small box in front of Kara revealing a beautiful diamond ring.
“I know we’ve only been together nine months, but I know Kara, you make me happier than I ever have been in my life and I don’t want to spend the rest of my life without you. Please will you do me the honour of marrying me?” Lena whispered, and Kara spun around with her super speed nearly knocking Lena over in her haste (FYI she caught her).
“Yes, yes, oh my Rao a thousand times yes” Kara replied, her voice rising an octave as Lena’s shaking hands put the ring on Kara’s finger.
“Yes”? Lena confirmed as though she couldn’t believe it.
“Always yes Lena, forever” Kara smiled, tears welling up in her eyes and she gently kissed her fiancé.
**
Viral Image 9: Lena Luthor
The image was of Kara and Lena standing forehead to forehead in a close up side on head-shot, the smile visible on both their faces. It was black and white, a perfect contrast of the light and dark of their hair colours. Kara was on the right of the image, and her left hand was gently touching Lena’s jaw, the engagement ring obvious on her finger.
@LenaLuthorLCorp: Today I got the best present ever. My beautiful birthday girl @karadanvers agreed to marry me. #forever.
@Rachel_Kate: IM HYPERVENTILATING!! THIS IS THE GREATEST THING EVER #karlenaforever
@Alex_Danvers89: About time @LenaLuthorLCorp congratulations #karlenaforever
@karadanversisbae: I could cry I’m so happy for them both @karadanvers @LenaLuthorLCorp #karlenaforever
@national_city_girl12: they are so cute!!!! Congratulations @LenaLuthorLCorp and @karadanvers
@ForTheWinn90: Can I be best man?! So happy for you both! #karlenaforever
#karlenaforever trended for two weeks on Twitter and Instagram.
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Viral Image 10: Double Bonus
Lena put her phone down as she lay on the beach in Hawaii with her wife Kara. Her wife, it was still weird saying that despite them being here to celebrate their honeymoon.
Lena lay on the sun-lounger in a black bikini absorbing some of the suns rays on their private beach watching Kara jump over waves in the ocean in a blue bikini, her hair wet with a slight curl and Lena felt her stomach clench as she was once again hit with the thought that this beautiful woman was hers. She looked down at the platinum band on her ring finger, smiling as it caught the sun. She looked up again and she saw Kara watching her with a serene look on her face. Lena didn’t even think about it and stood up, walking down the surf to her wife, taking the outstretched hand offered to her.
@LenaLuthorLCorp: My family, @karadanvers, @Alex_Danvers, @ForTheWinn, @COPSawyer, @THECatGrant, @CarterGrant1, @Olsen_Photos, @LittleLane, @DailyLoisLane, @Planets_Clark_Kent, @Martian_Henshaw, @ElizaDanvers72, @J_Danvers, @Mon-Mike
# wedding #MrsandMrsDanvers #myhappyending #mywife #myfamily #karlenaforever
The photo itself showed Kara and Lena in their white dresses in the middle of the dance floor, Kara’s hair up in a loose bun, and Lena’s down and curled. Alex and Maggie were stood wrapped up in each other, as were Lucy and James. Winn and Mike had their arms around Carter’s shoulder, and Lois and Cat were actually touching shoulders and smiling. Kal-El was staring at them as though they’d grown two heads. Eliza and Jeremiah were stood as the side holding hands with a small smile, and Hank stood next to them with his arms crossed looking very out of place in his suit and bowtie.
@Joey_Jones: This is it. This is all I’m going to talk about for the next year. #MrsandMrsDanvers
@LenaandKaraFan: Congratulations to a beautiful couple! @karadanvers @LenaLuthorLCorp
@Rachel_Kate: Moms got married!!!!!! I’m crying #MrsandMrsDanvers
@BasketballFan1: This is serious goals. #MrsandMrsDanvers
@Jamie_Wood: So Beautiful @karadanvers and @LenaLuthorLCorp
@karadanvers: Our Happy Ending @LenaLuthorLCorp #MrsandMrsDanvers