Kara did not expect Dani to bring such unexpected news to her.
Aliens?
She was taken aback, her mind racing, wondering if her true origin had been exposed.
Little did Dani realize how close she had come to accidentally revealing Kara's secret.
If this conversation had gone differently—Dani exclaiming, "Kara, I found aliens!" and Kara replying, "I am one."—it would have been a disaster.
At that moment, Alfred entered the room.
They were definitely still at Wayne Manor. Jennifer had moved in after giving birth to Damian.
Jennifer had no family in Gotham, and her parents likely didn't even know she had a child.
It wasn't intentional; she simply didn't know how to explain everything that had happened.
"Are Master Bruce and Miss Jennifer in there?" Alfred asked, already treating Jennifer as the lady of the house.
Kara shrugged. "I think you'd better leave them alone for now. They might be planning to add another member to the family."
Alfred gave her a knowing nod, then turned to look at the baby boy sleeping in Kara's arms. His eyes glistened with tears.
No matter how many times he saw Damian, Alfred couldn't hold back his emotions. Raising Bruce had been an honor, and now seeing the next generation of Waynes felt like a miracle.
Kara smiled and gently handed the child over so Alfred could hold him.
She then left, deciding not to disturb Bruce and Jennifer. Of course, her definition of "not disturbing" was loose, as she pushed open the door to their room.
Jennifer and Bruce were deep in conversation, discussing how Jennifer should break the news to her family.
"Jen, you're going to have to tell them eventually. If your parents find out you've had a child without telling them, you're going to be in serious trouble," Kara warned.
Jennifer sighed, running a hand through her hair.
She didn't even know where to begin. She had only been in Gotham for a year, and now she had a child with Bruce Wayne, of all people. How would her parents react?
And worse, she and Bruce weren't married yet. That fact alone would be hard for her conservative family to accept.
"They're going to scold me to death," Jennifer muttered, looking distressed.
Bruce wrapped an arm around her shoulders, his voice filled with warmth. "Then let's get married first. Once we're married, we can tell them together."
Jennifer pushed him away, glaring. "Are you insane? If I show up married without even telling them, they'll disown me on the spot."
She was right, of course. Her parents would be furious if they were left out of something as monumental as their daughter's wedding. Tradition demanded that the father give the bride away—a moment Jennifer knew her family wouldn't want to miss.
"You're just going to have to tell them the truth," Kara said simply. "It was an accident, sure, but they'll understand eventually."
Jennifer bit her lip. "But I feel bad for Damian. It feels like I'm saying he wasn't wanted."
Bruce spoke softly, squeezing Jennifer's hand. "Not an accident—destiny."
Kara groaned, throwing her hands up. "Ugh, I'm choking on all this sweetness. Am I here just to witness this public display of affection?"
She turned to leave, muttering under her breath about how couples like them should consider the feelings of single people.
Still, she had to admit, Bruce's ability to win Jennifer back with sincerity and charm was impressive.
Kara decided to tease someone else to lighten her mood. She dialed Clark.
"Clark, I'm officially ordering you to get things moving with Lois. Have a kid already so I'm not the only godparent around here!"
"Sis, Lois is right here," Clark hissed before hurriedly ending the call.
Kara laughed, shaking her head. Some things never changed.
At Wayne Manor, the evening carried on. Kara took over the kitchen, preparing an elaborate dinner to celebrate Damian's arrival.
The gathering was small—just family. Jennifer had insisted on keeping it private. She felt Damian was too young to be introduced to outsiders yet, wanting to avoid any risks to his fragile health.
Even close friends like Harvey and Rachel weren't invited. Jennifer didn't mind, but Bruce had struggled with the decision, wanting to share his joy with everyone he cared about.
In the end, they compromised, deciding to wait until Damian was a little older.
For now, it was a quiet family celebration, with Kara joking and teasing to keep things lively.
But just as they were finishing dinner, Kara's phone buzzed urgently. The ringtone seemed more urgent than usual, sending a chill down her spine.
She answered quickly.
"Kara," Dani's voice came through, weak and laced with panic. "Help me."
Kara received an unexpected call from Dani that shook her to the core.
"Kara, I know who you are. I didn't mean to bring you into this, but I need your help now. I'm in Seaside City. Not only am I in danger, but the entire city could be destroyed."
The call ended abruptly, leaving Kara no time to respond. The urgency in Dani's voice was unmistakable. Her panic and desperation were evident, and Kara couldn't ignore it.
She glanced at Bruce and Jennifer, her companions at Wayne Manor. Jennifer, with a slightly apologetic look, said, "I didn't tell her, Kara. I swear. I figured the fewer people who know, the safer it is for all of us—including Dani."
Bruce raised his hands in mock surrender. "Why does everyone think it's me? Besides, what's going on?"
Kara quickly recounted what Dani had told her earlier in the day. "Dani's department apparently discovered the remains of an alien and had been researching it. I don't know what's happening now, but it sounds bad. I have to get to her."
Bruce and Jennifer were stunned at the mention of an alien. The existence of extraterrestrial life was still theoretical for most people, despite humanity's fascination with the cosmos. Yet Kara knew more than anyone—she wasn't from Earth herself.
Jennifer's concern deepened. "Do you want help?"
Kara shook her head. "Can you fly?"
Bruce immediately sat back down, smirking.
Kara didn't waste another moment. She launched herself into the air, her mind set on reaching Dani as quickly as possible. She knew there was no time to suit up in her usual disguise, but Jennifer called out, "What about your battle suit? Won't you blow your cover?"
Kara turned back with a playful smirk. She grabbed the edges of her shirt and ripped it open, revealing her iconic red and blue uniform. The bright red 'S' on her chest gleamed, and her red cape fluttered behind her.
"How do I look?" Kara asked, hands on her hips.
Jennifer's eyes sparkled with awe. Bruce, ever the strategist, silently evaluated the practicality of her suit compared to his own.
"You look... hopeful," Jennifer said softly, clearly moved by the sight.
Without waiting for another response, Kara flew out the window, breaking the sound barrier almost immediately. Her urgency over Dani's predicament made her push herself to maximum speed. She removed her glasses mid-flight, letting her true appearance shine. The glasses had always acted as a subtle suppressor, making her less noticeable in her civilian identity. Now, her radiant features, framed by her flowing blonde hair, were impossible to ignore.
In less than thirty seconds, Kara arrived at Seaside City, a bustling metropolis with glowing lights stretching as far as the eye could see. She hovered above the city, scanning with her super vision and super hearing. The situation seemed dire, but she couldn't pinpoint Dani's exact location.
Kara didn't call Dani back—she couldn't risk alerting any potential threats to her. Besides, her uniform didn't exactly have convenient pockets for a phone.
As she listened for any sign of Dani, Kara's enhanced hearing picked up the sound of lab equipment crashing, terrified screams, and a voice she recognized. "Kara, hurry..."
Dani's voice was faint but clear. Kara's heart leapt, and she sped toward the source of the sound.
She arrived at a heavily secured laboratory, its walls reinforced to keep out intruders—or so they thought. With a single powerful strike, Kara shattered the barrier, the debris scattering like paper.
Inside, chaos reigned. Equipment was destroyed, and several researchers lay unconscious—or worse. Among the wreckage stood Hector Hammond, a man transformed. His head was grotesquely swollen, his body emanating an eerie yellow glow. The alien substance he'd been exposed to had infected him, amplifying his fear and granting him telekinetic powers.
Dani and a few others, including Senator Hammond, were pinned against the wall by an invisible force. Their expressions were a mixture of terror and hope when they saw Kara enter.
"Kara?" Dani gasped, her voice barely audible. But then her eyes widened in confusion. "Wait... who are you?"
Kara tilted her head and gave a faint smile. "Didn't you say you knew my identity?"
Dani's jaw dropped as realization dawned on her. "Supergirl?"
"Let's handle introductions later," Kara said, turning her attention to Hector. His glowing eyes fixed on her, and he let out a low growl, his powers surging toward her.
Kara planted her feet firmly, ready to face whatever was coming. "You picked the wrong city to mess with."
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