Everybody's waiting up, to hear if I dare speak your name.
The next day Alex resumed the investigation of the missing child, along with Maggie.
“So?” Maggie asked while they were driving into the forest about 40 minutes out of town, they had gotten an anonymous tip about the kid.
“So what?” Alex asked keeping her eyes firmly one the road
“So what is going on between you and Supergirl?” Maggie insisted
“Nothing is going on Maggie.” Alex replied.
“Oh really, and that thing yesterday?”
“That didn't mean anything, just drop it Maggie”
“I’m just saying don’t wear your heart on your sleeve, Alex you just came out and now you are dating a superhero, someone who may never come out or marry you doesn’t seem right.” Maggie said.
“Don’t talk about things you don't understand Sawyer, Supergirl and I are mar-, she wanted to tell the world and I wouldn't let her so as compensation she gets to flirt with me as openly as she wants.” Alex explained
“What?’ you and Supergirl are actually dating?” Maggie asked hotly
There was nothing in the world Alex wanted to do more than take one hand off of the wheel and pull down front of her shirt to show Maggie her tattoo, but she didn't.
“Yes Maggie and its pretty serious, okay, so please just drop it” Alex pleaded.
“Fine I wont say another word, anyway we’re here now” Maggie said.
Once they stepped out of the car Alex felt a sense of dread, she looked over at Maggie she had felt it too.
They both took out their guns and cautiously headed for the old, large, wooden cabin.
Alex used her gun to push open the door. From inside they heard voice almost like a chant.
Maggie looked at Alex and nodded.
3
2
1
The busted in, guns blazing, yelling at everyone to get on the ground.
Maggie kept her gun on the two alien men and the alien woman who was preforming the ceremony while Alex checked on the child.
It looked to be a young boy, no older than 3 years of age by human standards.
The moment Alex realize the gravity of the boys injuries she called the DEO, the kid was dying,
The DEO had called Supergirl, it was the fastest way to get him back.
“Hey Baby.” Kara said to Alex as she gently took her hand while their medical staff were preparing the boy for travel.
“Hey” Was all Alex said.
“Alex I know how you feel, but we are all working to keep him alive… you have not failed.” Kara assured her.
“Are you a mind reader now as well.” Alex said
“Alex.”
“No K- Supergirl I’m sorry, I just feel so helpless, you know” Alex finally looked at her as she spoke.
“Yeah, I do know what its like to watch helplessly as someone dies.” Kara sounded hurt. Alex knew that it was her fault.
“I’m sorry I keep putting my foot in my mouth, can you forgive me?” Alex asked
Kara gave her as soft smile before leaning down and tenderly covering Alex’s lips with her own.
Alex froze but Kara just pulled her closer, then she broke the kiss and walked away from Alex over to the boy.
Alex watch as Kara took off with the boy and the rest of the DEO medicinal staff packed up their stuff.
“So you two really are a thing.” Maggie said as she walked over to Alex.
Alex shrugged.
“I did say that”
“I know.”
“Listen Maggie I’ve gotta get back, shall I drive you” Alex asked
“No it’s fine, I’ll look for more evidence here and then call someone from the station” Maggie said with a small smile.
Alex nodded and headed for her car.
*BUZZ BUZZ*
Alex pulled her phone out of her pocket. It was a text from Winn, two question marks and a link.
Alex clicked the link.
Oh no.
--- S --- --- S --- --- S --- --- S --- --- S --- --- S --- --- S --- --- S ---
When Kara got back to the office from her “coffee break” she was bombarded with the reporters looking at their screens or shouting at each other.
She caught Jimmy’s gaze, he was looking at her weird.
Then she saw it on the screens behind him, all of them.
“Supergirl or SuperGay?”
“Is it still gay if she’s an alien?”
“The Alien and The Agent; Romance for the Ages”
“Is Supergirl still a role model after this?”
“Superheroes can’t be Gay!”
There it was, as clear as day, her in her Supergirl outfit softly kissing Alex and holding her close.
Luckily Alex’s face was covered by Kara’s face and hair, but anyone who knew her would know it was her.
Kara was walking over to Jimmy, she needed Catco to do damages control.
“I mean ew can you believe it?” Nadia said
“No, and to think that my little sister looks up to her.” Jennifer answered.
“I know right, mine as well but after this I’m sure she wont, I mean she a lesbian for gods sake.” Nadia replied.
Kara didn't know what came over her, she just snapped.
“How dare you two? Supergirl is a hero she has saved this city and its citizens more times than we even know and all you care about is her sexuality?” Kara said roughly
“Well yeah, the city is claiming that she is a hero when she is really just some flying dyke.” Jennifer said.
“What, how do you even know if she’s a lesbian?’ she might as well be bi” Kara defended.
“Bi?´That’s even worse, then she’s just greedy” Nadia answered
“Then no one is safe.” Jennifer agreed
“I can’t believe you two bigots, there is nothing wrong with any spectrum of sexuality and just so you know there are more people that identify as bisexual than there are gay and lesbian.” Kara said her voice was nearing a shout now and she was drawing in a crowd.
“Bisexuality isn’t real, its just girls wanting attention and guys being too afraid to admit that they are gay.” Nadia said.
“How can you be so ignorant?’” Kara asked before continuing. “Sexuality is a spectrum and Bisexuality is valid. You can be a Bisexual man and be attracted to both but still have a stronger preference for one, and you can be a bisexual woman and be attracted to both but still have a stronger preference for one.”
“My, my Kara are you trying to tell us something?” Jennifer asked.
“What that I’m bi? Is that what you are insinuating? Because that was never a secret Jennifer, all you had to do was ask” Kara shot back.
“As fascinating as Danvers’ sexuality is we do have to get some work done today” Snapper interrupted before it could get out of hand.
“Kara, seeing as you feel so strongly, you get to do the article on Supergirl’s love life and why it doesn’t matter one bit when it comes to saving the city.” Snapper said, it almost sounded like he approved, like he was proud.
Once Kara had a moment to herself she realized that the anger she had felt wasn't just her own, it was Alex’s too.
The day went on and it was time to leave, Kara wondered for a moment whether she go home or to the DEO.
She flew to the DEO.
“Why didn't you tell me?” Winn said instead of ‘hello’
“Hey to you too Winn, and what was I supposed to say? You knew I did the ritual”
“Yes I knew you bound your souls together, but a little heads up on the whole actively dating my sister would have been nice.” Winn complained.
“Sorry Winn, where is Alex?” Kara asked.
Winn sighed.
“Med Bay with the kid.”
“Thanks” Kara yelled as she ran off.
Kara saw Alex before she entered the room. She was sitting in a chair next to the kid reading a children book out loud.
Kara’s heart almost melted at the sight.
“Hey” Kara said
“Hey” Alex whispered back
Kara entered and walked over next to Alex and petted her hair.
“I guess your day was like mine?” Alex asked.
“Yeah, I got into a fight with two homophobic women at work”
“A fight?” Alex asked worried.
“Words only, don't worry”
“Oh thank God” Alex replied
“Hey Alex”
“Yes.”
“I’m a bisexual, I don't really have a preference but I’m with you now so it doesn’t matter.” Kara said.
“Oh okay, I am a-“ Alex trailed off and pinched the bridge of her nose.
“I am a—“ She tried again.
“I’m a ---“ and again
“I’m---“ and again.
“Alex you don't have to say it” Kara said
“I know, but I want to.” Alex replied
“I’m a-I’m not ready” Alex finally gave up. She felt embarrassed, it was just a word, why was it so hard so say?
“It’s okay not to be ready Alex” Kara assured her.
“I know, I know it is but for the longest time I’ve suppressed that part of me, I’ve hated that part of me for being abnormal and now it’s like I’m waiting for the other shoe to drop or the dam to break and yet nothing is happening.” Alex explained.
“Please don’t hate yourself Alex, you are not abnormal, if anyone here is abnormal it would be me.” Kara tried to joke.
Alex gave her a smile and they gazed at each other for a while, just taking in the beauty of the other.
“So how is the kid doing?” Kara asked after a few moments.
“Not good, we’ve tried everything but he desperately needs blood, the ritual almost drained him completely.” Alex snapped into doctor mode right away.
“And a blood transfusion?” Kara asked.
“We took a bit of his blood to see how it’d react to human blood and his blood destroys the cells, we’ve also tried Mon-El’s blood but it destroys his blood, I don’t know what to do Kara” Alex admitted
“So if Mon El’s blood is too strong then mine is too, and human blood is too weak…” Kara began.
“Yeah?” Alex wondered what Kara was hinting at.
“I don’t like what I’m going to suggest, but have you tried your blood?” Kara asked
“Mine?’ no why?”
“Because Alex you aren’t human anymore, not fully anyway, you are a Meta Human your blood is a hybrid of human and Kryptonian blood.” Kara explained.
Then it hit Alex.
“Kara you are a genius! Of course, my blood it stronger than a humans but still weaker than a Kryptonians, in theory it should work.” Alex beamed while getting back to work. She pulled out an enforced needle and drew some blood from her self. After placing it under the microscope she waited for a bit, both she and Kara looked nervously at the screen.
Then it happened, it took, the blood cells didn't attack each other.
Alex set up the transfusion set and laid down on the bed next to the boy and let the blood flow.
Kara sat in the chair next to her and held her hand.
“Why do you want to save him so badly?” Kara asked.
“Because he is just a kid.” Alex said.
“I know that, now give me the real reason.” Kara insisted.
“Kara”
“Alex”
Alex sighed.
“Fine, I- it feels nice to be needed and I thought that he might need me when he wakes up… I mean you don't really need me anymore.” Alex confessed.
“Of course I need you Alex, it’s just in a different way now, I need you as my wife not my sister.” Kara explained.
“I know but… Kara don't get scared.”
“I won’t, I promise.”
“I don't know if you get that feeling, being Kryptonian and all, but I feel like my ‘clock’ has started… Kara I’m 28 and I’m not getting younger, I know it’s early but everything inside me is screaming to have a child, to take care of someone.” Alex admitted.
Kara smiled while Alex nervously studied her.
“Alex I’m not scared, I mean it’s a bit early and all but I knew this would happen”
“Happen how? What do you mean you knew?” Alex asked.
“It’s nest building Alex, the bond enhances the need to procreate, that’s why you’re feeling it this strongly.” Kara clarified.
“So it’s the bond making me feel like this?” Alex asked.
“Not everything, some of the feeling were there to begin with, the bond simply enhances them.”
Alex nodded, okay so she wasn't going mad.
“Kara?”
“Yes?”
“Do you think your parents would have liked me?” Alex asked. She had been wondering for a while but always been too afraid to ask.
Kara leaned down over her and stopped the blood transfusion, before leaning back up and kissing Alex’s cheek.
“Alex they would have loved you, almost as much as I do. They would be so proud to have a intelligent, beautiful and compassionate woman as you as their daughter in law” Kara said.
Alex leaned up and softly kissed her on the lips. Kara was shocked; this was the first time Alex kissed her.
She leaned Alex back on the bed and kept kissing her, their lips danced and their hands traveled.
They jumped apart when they heard a loud gasp behind them
“We eh came to hear what you wanted for dinner, it’s takeout” Winn stuttered while Mon- El was smiling knowingly at them from behind him.
“Unless of course you’d rather eat Alex” Mon-El said.
“OUT” Alex yelled but Kara was already off of her and chasing a laughing Mon-EL down the hallway.