falling

chapter 9

Weeks pass by and Kara is exceptionally skilled at fighting. She can quickly pick up on the skills of self defense, follow and memorize Alex's skills and maneuver around like someone who'd fought before.

"Geez." Alex says as she and Kara are training, "Are you sure you're not a professional fighter or something?"

"I'm not," Kara replies as she dodges around Alex's punches, "And I don't know how I'm so skilled at this if I'm being totally honest."

Alex nods as she quickly reacts to one of Kara's power kicks, "You're really skilled for a girl who's never fought."

"Like I said," Kara says as she blocks one of Alex's roundhouse kicks, "I don't know who I am, what I am or where I came from, all I know is I woke up here and that cute girl was in the room with me."

"Cute girl?" Alex asks, "Oh! You mean Lena."

"Yeah, Lena." Kara replies as the two switch gears to blocking punches.

"You think she's attractive?" Alex asks.

Kara blushes and bites the inside of her cheek, but she nods, "Yeah, very attractive. She's got that boss bitch vibe that I find attractive."

"You remind me of someone." Alex says.

"Oh yeah?" Kara asks, "Who?"

"I don't remember." Alex confesses as she finds herself ducking under one of Kara's punches,, "Someone whose type is exactly like yours. A boss bitch."

"Well if you remember," Kara says as she blocks Alex's punch, "Let me know."

"I will." Alex replies. "Do you want to take a break?"

"Sure, I could use a break anyway." Kara replies. "Thanks for training with me, Alex."

"Of course, Kara." Alex smiles as she pats Kara's back.

Hours later, and Kara is sitting and reading when Lena walks over to her.

"Hey, Kara." Lena smiles.

"Oh," Kara says, "Hey."

"What are you reading?" Lena asks.

"I'm reading this fairy tale." Kara replies, "It's about a princess who's in a deep slumber."

"Interesting." Lena says, "I didn't' know you enjoy fairytales."

Kara shrugs, "I didn't know either."

"Do you have a place to stay after you leave the D.E.O?" Lena asks.

Kara shakes her head, "No." she says, "Unfortunately, I do not."

"Well, I have a spare room." Lena tells her, "You're more than welcome to stay with me until you're back on your feet."

"I couldn't intrude." Kara replies shyly.

Lena shakes her head, "It wouldn't be an intrusion at all."

"Are you sure? What about your husband or partner? Would they mind?" Kara asks.

Lena laughs, "I am not exactly the husband type." she says, "I'm 100% single."

"A beautiful woman like yourself?" Kara asks.

Lena blushes and a familiar feeling bubbles in her stomach when Kara calls her beautiful. "Yeah, I guess I have yet to find my perfect partner at a game night."

"What is this game night you speak of?" Kara asks curiously.

"It happens every week, we gather at someone's place and engage in a family friendly event of whine and board games." Lena smiles. "This week, I'm hosting it."

"Could I join you?" Kara asks curiously again.

"You're more than welcome to. If I have any say, you're a part of this family already." Lena smiles.

"Thank you, Lena." Kara smiles.

"Of course." Lena replies.

Everyone gathered at Lena's place for game night. Nia, Kelly, Alex, J'onn, James, Winn. They all gathered for a family night of drinking and classic board games to waste the night away.

"So, Kara, is it?" Nia asks as she looks at the blonde woman across from her.

"Yes, that's correct." Kara replies.

"Where are you from?" Nia asks curiously.

"I honestly couldn't tell you." Kara replies sadly.

"Kara's having a hard time with her memory." Alex explains. "We're trying to help her out."

"Oh," Nia frowns but nods, "Well, hopefully you remember things soon."

"Yeah," Kara replies with a sigh as she furrows her brow. There's a knock on the door, Lena and everyone exchange looks. "I thought you said family game night was a small group."

"It is." Lena replies. She gets up and answers the door. "Hello, can I help you?"

"Pleasure to meet you, Lena Luthor." Says a woman's voice, "Name's Michael."

"Right..." Lena says, "What can I do for you, Michael?"

"It's actually what you can do for me." Michael replies. "I seem to be missing my half sister."

"Your half sister? I think you have the wrong apartment." Lena replies.

"No, no." Michael replies. Her head turns to Kara. "She's right there."

"Me?" Kara asks, "I'm your half sister?"

"Well," Michael pauses, "Something like that."

"How can I trust your word?" Kara asks suspiciously.

"You woke up in a strange place with no memories of who, what or where you are." Michael began, "You feel like an outsider, you have no real place."

"How did you..." Kara's voice trailed.

"Look, Michael, or whoever you are." Lena began, "I'm going to need to ask you to leave before I-" and Lena passes out once a bright flash of light hits her face.

"Lena!" Kara cries out, she rushes to Lena's side, glaring at the woman, "Okay, who the hell are you?"

"Like I said, my name is Michael." Michael replies.

"Well, Michael. " Kara spits out venomously, "I'm going to need you to leave before I call the police."

"No can do, Kara Kent." Michael replies. "I was asked to come and get you."

"By who?" Kara asks, "How do I know you're really my half sister?"

"We're not exactly sisters at all." Michael replies. "You and I are just under the same ruler."

"What the hell are you talking about!" Kara yells out.

"You're an angel." Michael replies.