Author's Note- Hey guys, this is another Kara/Lena fic and this is my version of how they met and what might have happened had things been different.
Hope you like!
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WHO KNEW IT WOULD BE YOU
ONE
Snapper was pacing up and down in front of Kara.
"I need someone at that charity event tonight." He was saying.
Kara hated going to things like that. She always felt awkward and unsure of what to do or say, but now Snapper was forcing her to go, she could feel it.
"Kara, you're going."
There it is.
"Uh well, with all due respect-"
"What? You got somewhere else to be?"
"No, it's just that-uh, I'm not so good with the whole-"
"You want to be a reporter, don't you?" He barked, those dark eyes hardening at her.
"Well technically-"
"Then this is your chance. I want you at that event tonight, got it?"
Kara held her breath and forced a smile as she nodded her head.
"Yes...fine, I will...be there."
He nodded and handed her a paper.
"Do your homework and make sure you get an exclusive with National City's newest resident."
Kara frowned slightly as she stood and looked down at the paper.
"I'm sorry, sir, I thought I was just reporting on the event as a whole."
"You are, but we want dirt on the one who's hosting the whole damn thing."
Kara nodded that she understood.
"Well if they're hosting, that's going to be a bit of a challenge."
"Yeah, things get challenging. Look, Kara, we have storms, fires, riots; we shouldn't be out in it, but do we let it stop us from getting a great story?"
He paused, looking at her expectantly.
"Oh! You want me to answer-" Kara realised, jumping slightly.
He answered for her.
"Hell no! We get that story and make sure it's better than any other version out there."
Kara nodded as she listened.
"So, Blondie, you are going there tonight and you will get an exclusive with the host, understand?"
Kara nodded.
Snapper turned around to leave the office.
Kara was looking over the paper but she couldn't see the host's name or even what they did, who they might be connected to, nothing.
"Uh...sir?" Kara called before he could make a complete exit.
He stopped and turned around, clearly irritated.
"What now?"
"Who...uh, who is the host of this-this event?"
Snapper snorted as though it was a dumb question.
"Lena Luthor, of course."
...
Alex watched as Kara mirrored Snapper with her pacing.
The paper was gripped tightly in her hand as she spoke about having to go to some fake charity event and act like she was enjoying herself.
"Lena Luthor! Can you believe that I, Supergirl, have to get an exclusive with Lex's evil sister?! I can't do it, Alex. I can't be nice to someone like her!"
"OK, maybe this is a little difficult but think of it this way; You could gather information on her. Find out her weak links, her plans for her brother's old company and just...act like you like her for the time being."
Kara sighed and slumped down on the couch next to Alex.
"I hear what you're saying but, Alex...I don't know if I can do this. You know what Lex put Superman through."
Alex nodded.
"I do, but this is your chance to make sure that Lena Luthor never gets as far as her brother did. You shut her down before she shuts you down."
Kara nodded.
She had to admit, that was a good plan.
Then Kara turned to Alex, a pleading look on her face as she grabbed her sister's wrist.
"Come with me."
Alex chuckled.
"Ohhhh no. I don't like those sorts of events, you know that."
"Well neither do I! Come on, Alex, please. You'd really be helping me out."
Alex got up from the couch and shook her head.
"You have to go, it's your job." She told Kara but she wasn't unkind about it.
Kara pouted.
"What if she uses something on me?"
Alex folded her arms and raised an eyebrow in Kara's direction.
"Really? Kara, she doesn't even know who you are. Let alone that you're Supergirl. She's not gonna use anything on you."
Kara's pout stayed on her lips.
"What if she's mean to me?"
"Kara, you're a big girl. You can handle this. If things really get out of control, you know the DEO will be there in minutes."
Kara let out a loud sigh.
"Fine."
Alex chuckled.
Kara could be cute when she was pouting.
"At least help me pick out a dress?"
Alex nodded.
"Now that, I can do."...
Alex smiled as Kara came into the room.
"You look beautiful." She said.
Kara smiled shyly.
"Really?"
Alex nodded and turned Kara to face the mirror.
"See for yourself."
Kara looked at her reflection;
She wore a figure-hugging black dress that stopped at her collar bone and rose just above her knees, her simple black strappy heels only had a small heel and her blonde hair was brushed back and left long.
Alex handed her glasses to her and Kara put them on over subtle make up.
"You see?" Alex said as she smiled at her sister in the mirror.
Kara let out a breath and nodded.
"Not bad for a reporter."
Alex squeezed Kara's shoulders.
"Not bad at all."
She then lent over and picked up Kara's clutch purse that she would be using for tonight.
"Okay, you're all set."
Kara nodded and followed Alex into the living area of the apartment as she handed her coat to her.
"Have nice time."
Kara rolled her eyes and prepared for the night ahead as Alex pushed her out the door.
It was as Kara had thought; rich people walking around holding flutes of champagne while they talked about who had the best Mercedes or which was the latest plastic surgeon to go to.
Kara took a glass of champagne from the tray that the waiter held out to her and smiled at him as she took it.
As she did, she made eye contact with a woman standing in a small circle of guests, Kara looked away as the woman went back to keeping her attention on the guests and thought nothing of it.
Kara looked around.
It was what you would expect an office building of a Luthor to look like; cold, grey and very little plant life. Kara liked plants, she believed that gave a place a homey feeling.
She wondered where their host had gotten to. Probably chatting with the other rich guests and seeing which one was willing to develop a large missle or fund an evil project for her.
By Rao, how she intensely disliked the Luthors!
Lex had caused her cousin so much trouble that she could only imagine what the sister would be like. Probably just as calculating, hard, evil to the core and heartless.
Kara shook her head as this night just seemed to drag on.
She needed some air.
Making a quick exit, Kara promised herself that she would go back inside later but for now, she just needed some time to herself.
As Kara left the building, she closed her eyes, rested back against the door and let out a breath.
"Too much for you too?" A voice asked.
Kara opened her eyes and looked at who had spoken.
It was the woman who had she had seen before when the waiter had offered her the champagne.
"Uh, yeah."
The woman nodded that she understood.
"It's a lot of pressure to look great, act great and say clever things in a setting that you feel like you've been forced into."
Kara nodded in agreement and came to stand beside the other woman as they looked out at the garden that was situated that the back of the office building.
"Who are you here with?" The woman asked with a glance in Kara's direction.
"Oh I'm not here with anyone. I'm here cos my boss made me come. I mean, I'm all for charity, but an event that Lena Luthor is hosting? There's gotta be some other motive behind it." Kara said, a frown of concern creasing her brow.
The woman chuckled a little.
"Yeah, maybe. I mean her brother was evil, why shouldn't she be, right?"
Kara's eyes widened and she nodded.
"Exactly! That's what I keep thinking! And here we are, National city's people just welcoming her in! What is this city coming to?!"
"I know what you mean. When people start giving someone a chance, that's just so wrong."
Kara opened her mouth to speak then closed it, a small smirk coming to her lips.
The woman was being sarcastic.
"OK, so you don't agree with me that she's evil." Kara said knowingly.
There was a slight pause before she answered.
"I think everyone deserves a chance."
Kara shrugged.
"Maybe..."
"Well what about you? You can't be all whiter than white." The woman said teasingly as she turned to face Kara.
"I'll have you know that I am a good girl through and through."
The woman raised an eyebrow at her.
"Really? Well, there's not many of them left. You must be one of the rare ones."
Kara blushed slightly before changing the subject.
"So, why are you here?"
The woman sighed.
"Bit like you; I have to be here."
Kara looked at her.
"Are you a reporter?"
She shook her head.
"No."
"One of the rich guests?" Kara asked with friendly smile.
"I'm rich but I'm not one of them." She replied, gesturing with her head to the guests inside.
"You work here?"
"Kind of..."
"So who are-"
The woman looked down at her watch.
"Damn. We should go back inside. I hear the host is about to give a speech."
Kara rolled her eyes.
"Oh I wonder what that's going to be about..."
The woman grinned.
"She's probably just going to thank everyone for coming and talking a little bit about the charity. Well, I'd best be heading inside."
Kara nodded.
"Yeah. I'll be there in a bit."
The woman nodded and turned away, then stopped and turned back again.
"It was nice meeting you."
"And you." Kara said, raising her champange glass in the other woman's direction.
Kara let the cool night air wash over her before she turned and went back inside.
A speech about charity from Lena Luthor. This should be good.
Kara stood at the back of the crowd which had gathered near a podium that had been set up specifically for tonight.
She put her empty glass on the side and stood with her arms folded, waiting for Miss Luthor to make an appearence.
The woman Kara had spoken to, stepped up onto the stage.
Well she'd said she worked here, she was probably going to welcome Lena Luthor onto the stage.
"Good evening everyone, I hope you're all having a good time tonight and enjoying the free champagne."
Kara smiled a little as did the rest of the crowd.
The woman knew how to warm up a crowd, that was for sure.
"Thank you for coming tonight. All of your generous donations are greatly appreciated and it all helps to fund the Luthor children's hospital in so many ways."
Kara looked around for Lena Luthor but that was pointless, she didn't even know what she looked like.
No one did.
Tonight would be her first appearance since arriving in National City.
The woman on stage smile and then it was like she locked eyes with Kara.
Her next words shook Kara to her very center.
"I would just like to take a moment to say that I am not like my brother, Lex."
Kara's eyes widened.
Holy crap...that was Lena Luthor!
Lena grinned slightly in Kara's direction before she turned serious once more.
"He was troubled and I don't condone anything that he did. I am here to show you that even though I may be a Luthor, I am not going to follow in his footsteps. I am here to show the people of National City that I want to help establish a brighter future for all."
Everyone clapped and cheered.
Kara stared at Lena for a long time before making a hasty exit.
By Rao, she'd just bad mouthed Lena Luthor TO Lena Luthor!
Author's Note- Hope you enjoyed the first chapter. Feel free to review x