what's under the cape?
Lena's POV
--I get that you could have any trouble with the identity issue, but I didn't know supergirl was a girl of many capes.-- If I wanted to sleep tonight, im gonna need to dig in some more information about her. As of today, our family background is similar, but lets find out what the girl of steel is made of.
--You know, being supergirl means power, it means hope, strength and a lot of sacrifices to make in order to save the greater good. Supergirl is seen as the girl of steel, they think that because im bulletproof, I don't have feelings that can be damaged. But what if I told you that without my suit, im none of those things.--
She can't be serious, if there's two versions of supergirl, which one's the real deal?
--So, you are not who you say you are.-- Supergirl seemed a bit offended by my questions, but she decided to answer it anyways.
--It's not that Lena, I cant be strong all the time, even the girl of steel can bend. With that, my secret identity is what makes me feel as if I was still on krypton. Without the cape, I can pretend to fit in, pretend everything's fine, I can pretend to be human even if it's just for half a day. I know it may sound silly, but having to pretend to be all tough and mighty all the time is exhausting. im not like that, im strong when I need to be, and sentimental when I can't hold it anymore.--
--That's why you are afraid of dating? Because you are scared you are going to let people down by being weak?-- Supergirl may be an alien, but she truly has a human heart. It's a shame people don't see past what's on plain sight. People like me and Supergirl are more misunderstood because of what we represent, but no one here is trying to figure us out.
--That's pretty much the reason why, and because im too afraid of losing people around me. I have already lost enough, I wouldn't want to lose even more on this planet.-- Pain, she feels pain. Never thought a Luthor would relate that much to a Super. Lena felt the need to hug Supergirl, to hold her tight and show some support to the girl.
--You know supergirl,-- Lena said while approaching to Supergirl, --Sometimes we are just too afraid to let people in our lives to fill the constant pain that drowns us everyday. I get your situation, more than I should. But a friend once told me that taking risks is the best way of finding out what's best for you-- Lena locked her green orbes with the kryptonians blue diamonds.
--I can see now why you were trying so hard to be on good terms with me, Im the only one here that truly understands what it feels to be between the sword and a wall. I know what it feels to be all alone at the top of the mountain; you are there when the world needs you, but when you need the world, no one's there for you.-- Lena grabbed supergirl's hand, and held on to it tight.
Supergirl was trying hard to contain her tears, but even the girl of steel breaks. This was the first time she had ever seen supergirl so vulnerable, so lost, so human.
Now was Lena's turn to feel vulnerable --You know, I used to think I was damaged, that I didn't deserve to have family or friends, but in reality I hadn't had the chance to truly understand what it meant to be me. But now, everything is so much clearer. We are not broken Supergirl, we just needed the final piece that could make us feel complete.-- Lena used her free hand to wipe out the tears falling from the krytonians eyes, she could see now, they were the same, born in different families and circumstances, but they both knew very well what it felt to be on the top of the world by yourself.
--I feel guilty for not looking past your cape. I did the very same thing everyone does when they hear my last name. You don't have to pretend around me, not anymore, just as much as I don't have to pretend with you anymore. We are both lost stars that were trying so hard to outshine the rest of them, but all we needed to do was shine for each other. We are stronger together.--
Lena pulled supergirl in for a hug, the room went quiet, and all you could hear were the sound of two heartbeats in complete synchronization. They weren't alone anymore, they had each other.
A loud bang on the door made both of us separate from their hug and looked at the direction where the sound came from. Alex came right in after kicking the for open.
--Supergirl! We need you fast, Reign is on a killing spree at the subway. Go now!--
--I need to go.-- Supergirl explained.
--Yeah, yeah go, don't worry about it. Save the day.-- Supergirl flew out of the building, taking the heat of the moment with her, and leaving Lena with an empty feeling inside.