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The costal road had a calm but stunning view. The sparkling blue of the ocean stretched outward to the beyond, uninterrupted by any human activity. It was as if this was one of the places that you could actually leave life behind.
Lena couldn't help get lost in it. She had never really been here before, not like she ever had real reasons to; it was well outside of National City's rural residential area. Her final destination definitely perfect for someone who not only wanted to enjoy a view but also did not want to be bothered.
Maybe that's why she decided to come, to get away from life right now.
Lena helped Kara stop Leviathan from killing millions of people using Obsidian North lenses. Then they went on to take down Lex, who was working with Lillian, unsurprisingly. They were attempting to extract or at least replicate the immortality of Rama Khan and his group of ancient aliens. Clearly Lena had made him uncomfortable with the idea of mortality.
While Supergirl reclaimed the bottled alien elementals, Lena destroyed any research Lillian and Lex has started. Immortal Luthors wasn't something the world needed. Lex hadn't anticipate failing, but he did plan for their disruption.
Lena shut her eyes and grimaced at the painful memories. She never really thought knowing Kara was Supergirl would make her feelings so much more...complicated.
The autopilot in Lena's car detected a blockage in the road and braked to a halt.
Opening her eyes Lena gave a small smile. She should have guessed she wouldn't have been the only one invited for lunch. Lena stepped out of the driver's seat, making her way toward Supergirl.
"I should have known she was going to invite you too."
Lena chuckled, "I was just thinking the same thing."
They shared a muted happiness upon seeing each other. They hadn't in a while. Things had been hectic.
It was nice to see Lena with her hair down and dressed so casually, in a wine red long sleeved top that was rolled up to her elbow complete with jeans and boots. She was more often than not required to be formal and work ready.
"Nice car- I bet you made it yourself," Kara trying to keep things casual.
"Yeah. It has autopilot just like my plane."
"Well if you can automate a plane, a car is probably child's play for you," Kara laughed.
"Do you...do you want a ride? If you want to fly its fine..."
Kara's eyes lit up, "Yeah...no...I mean I'd love to."
Lena smiled at Kara's fumbling as they headed into her car.
Kara sat in the passenger seat and proceeded to put her glasses on, causing her super suit to dematerialize. Under it she also sported jeans and a white, blue and black plaid shirt.
"She told you dress relaxed casual right?" Kara questioned.
Lena smiled as the car started forward once more.
"She did. But I think even if she wears a potato sack she'll still look like a goddess next to us."
"Exactly! She's so beautiful..."
Lena smiled. It had been such a long time since she had such an easy conversation with Kara. Its always the little things that you take for granted that you miss the most.
"So..." Kara adjusted her glasses, "...do you think she is one?"
"One what?"
"You know...a goddess?"
Lena rose her eyebrow as she stared at Kara. She never put a lot of thought into Diana after their first encounter. She was consumed by the notion she was going to fix humanity at the time. It was only when she recently received a call asking her to lunch did she try and learn more about the mystery woman. All she had to go on was man claiming to be the devil said she was a celestial being. Although it was in the realm of possibility, Lena herself was someone who liked proof.
"That would depend on if I believed that the actual devil was telling the truth. She didn't admit or deny it. Diana's... mysterious that way. All I could verify was that she actually is a curator and not much else. What do you think?"
"She and Lucifer seemed to know about the crisis so maybe they're from different universes. And there's something about her...more...both of them."
"I know what you mean. I figured if I was going to take a break from things right now figuring out who Diana is would be an easier puzzle to try and solve."
Lena's smile faded slowly as Kara's expression morphed from one of curiosity to uncertainty as she sighed deeply. An uncomfortable silence took over. If Lena was honest, being open with Supergirl was an entirely new challenge. When it was just Kara, Lena's self doubt and self depreciation was always quickly dispelled. Now, whatever Lena had to be apprehensive about, automatically would probably mean a potential obstacle for Supergirl. She was still getting used to this new normal.
The little things Kara did for her were in fact so big. To have compassion and trust for the relative of someone who is out for your blood was something only Kara could do.
"Well however things play out with Lex's presidential campaign, I know we'll figure things out together."
"Together," Lena affirmed softly.
Kara's determined nod momentarily dissolved the tension of the larger problems their lives held over their heads.
Off to meet Diana Prince, though they both didn't believe for a second that was her real name.
"Her and Bruce Wayne though...wooo... talk about power couple," Kara swooned.
"Seemed off," Lena scoffed dismissively
"What do you mean?"
"She lives in Paris for goodness sake Kara. She isn't some who strikes me as needing a sugar daddy," Lena offered casually.
Kara reddened. She didn't want to out Bruce Wayne as Batman. Diana and Bruce were obviously close enough for them to know each other's secrets. For Batman to make himself available to Diana on a moments notice like that...well he wouldn't do that for just anyone. He was an intense individual, at least the version she met, and if that were a rubric he would be the same here. Yet with Diana he was so at ease. Happy even. Lighter.
Perhaps that was what was drawing them to Diana now. A desire to feel lighter. At least that was Kara's reason and from what Lena said, that was her reason too.
"Even though he called her princess...I really don't think he's the daddy Lena," Kara peered up at Lena from over her glasses.
Turning to Kara wide eyed, her brows raised as high as they could go, as Lena reddened at the proposition. The thought lingered between their incredulous stare as the implications fanned out in their respective imaginations. Lena broke their silent contemplation to speed up the car so they could get to Diana faster.
Kara giggled at this new urgency causing Lena to snicker as well. Even if nothing was really gained from lunch with Diana, Kara was glad she was finally able to spend time with Lena. She had thoroughly missed doing so.