Post by Melinda Halliwell on Jan 24, 2012 16:06:45 GMT -5
A Friend In Need
Disclaimer: I don’t own any of the Smallville characters or Bruce
Wayne as they belong to WB Productions, DC Comics & Bob Kane.
Summary: Kara travels to Gotham post “Requiem” after finding
out Oliver killed Lex & confides in Bruce Wayne about what she
should do next. This’s my first Karuce story pairing so please be
gentle.
The road seemed to go on forever as the black Nissan Qashqai
drove up the long straight blinding path in the dark stormy night
passing the varied oak & sycamore trees that stood along the
side leading up to the grand old stately home of “Wayne Manor”
which had been rebuilt after Ra’s Al Ghul had burned it down.
The proprietor of the house Bruce Wayne was inside his study
looking over some papers when he heard the doorbell go. He
lifted his head up wondering who could be calling there at this
time of night.
“Alfred?” The young master called to his faithful butler seeing if
he’d heard the doorbell go.
Not getting an answer he rose from his chair & walked out into
the main hallway & called him again.
“Alfred?”
After a non-second reply Bruce went over & opened up one of
the large double doors situated in front as the storm raged on
outside. To his shock & surprise he saw Kara Queen stood totally
drenched in her red jeans & yellow vest hidden underneath her
short blue jacket. Her long side parted brown curly hair she
permanently had now as Linda was stuck against her arms.
Kara's expression told Bruce she was obviously upset & had
been crying sometime as her chest heaved heavily in the cold
pouring rain.
“Kara?” The short brown haired man asked wondering what she
was doing there.
“Bruce.” The ex Kryptonian replied back painfully.
Alfred Pennyworth Bruce’s long-time butler clambered downstairs
hurriedly as he tried tying his dressing gown together when he
noticed his boss had answered the door already. “I’m sorry
Master Wayne I was just getting ready for bed when I heard the
front door go.”
Bruce smiled back at his long-time friend whom he regarded as a
stepdad & responded. “That’s alright Alfred I got it already.”
The tall older looking British man nodded his head. “Yes sir I see.”
Turning back Bruce saw Kara’s hand rested against her nose as
she cried out not able to hide her emotions anymore.
The young Wayne stepped forward & placed his hand on her
shoulder as he spoke to her again. “Kara what is? What’s the
matter?”
“Oh Bruce” She countered more forcefully now.
He tugged against her slightly & pulled Kara toward him. “Hey
come inside & tell me about it. You must be freezing.”
Kara stepped in & Bruce closed the door behind them. He looked
at her shrivelled appearance & then eyed Alfred saying. “Alfred
um maybe you should get some.”
“Tea & a towel Master Bruce yes I understand.” The man
declared before he went off & did that.
Bruce put his arm around his friend more supportably & took her
forward with him a bit. “Now what’s up then Kara? Are you in
trouble? Is Jordan ill or Clark even?”
Kara shook her head. “No there alright”
Bruce nodded his head. “Okay then is it Oliver?”
Kara put her hands against her face as more tears flowed down
there. Surmising that, Bruce found the answer.
“God it’s such a mess.” The woman implied overwhelmed by what
had happened hours beforehand.
"Come on let’s go inside the lounge whilst Alfred makes some
tea.” Bruce incited.
Kara nodded as the 2 friends walked down further & veered of
left into the large bespoke lounge which had lots of family
portraits adorned on the walls. Kara sat down on one of the long
seated sofas situated in the middle of the room when her cell
phone went off.
“Do you wanna answer that?” Bruce queried.
Kara looked down angrily & pressed the decline button on her
IPhone when she knew was Oliver calling her the umpteenth
time. “I don’t wanna talk to him.”
“Okay” Bruce said understandably thinking something must be
wrong between her & "The Emerald Archer".
He went over & turned on the electric fireplace which stood in
front of them. “So what’s up with Oliver then is he okay? Has
something happened to him?”
Kara shook her head & answered furiously. “No Oliver’s as well
as can be for now.”
The young man came back & sat down beside her as Alfred
strolled in with a towel draped over his arm whilst holding a
silver tray with 2 cups & saucers a teapot & a small milk jug at
the side which he placed down carefully on the coffee table
below.
“Here you go Master Wayne.” Alfred stated.
Bruce took the towel of him & put it round Kara. “Thank you
Alfred.”
The butler bowed saying “Very god sir.” Before he turned round
& ambled off.
Bruce poured some tea & milk into in the 2 cups & handed Kara
hers “So if nothing’s wrong with Oliver then what’s happened?”
He slide back on the couch & sipped some of his tea. Tears fell
down Kara’s face as she answered him. “He killed Lex Bruce.”
The Wayne billionaire chocked on his tea nearly when he heard
that. “Huh? I thought this Toyman guy had done that from what
The Daily Planet said.”
Kara shook her head. “No he murdered the Luthorcorp board members in Lex’s office but he never killed Lex although he worked for him, which Oliver fought out & used the toy monkey bomb which was meant for him on Lex so the Police would think Winslow did it & not him.”
Bruce put his hand over his mouth shocked. “I don’t believe it I
mean Oliver would never. Why did he do it?”
Kara drank a little of her tea. “Because he’ hated Lex who tried
to kill me & Clark often enough which you know about already.”
Bruce nodded acknowledging that. “Yes.”
“& that his father killed Oliver’s parents to.” Kara added.
Bruce moved his head forward. “Lionel killed Robert & Laura
Queen?”
Kara nodded again replying. “By planting a bomb on their’ plane
yeah. Oliver found out earlier this year & couldn’t handle it.”
Bruce shook his head in amazement. “God no wonder he hated
him. But that doesn’t mean he should’ve killed Lex though, or
framed someone else for it.”
“Well Oliver thought the world was better off without him & that
he was protecting me, Jordan & Clark.” Kara sighed stating.
“Have you talked to Clark, Chloe or Lois about this?” Bruce asked
drinking more of his tea.
Kara shook her head. “No I was in such a shock when I found
out that I just got in my car & drove up here.”
“So whaddya goanna do then? Bruce asked.
Kara’s eyes weld up as everything that’d happened earlier in the
year came flooding back to her. “I don’t know Bruce. I mean it’s
not just the fact he killed someone that’s the problem it’s what
happened earlier this year when I was in “The Phantom Zone”
that is also.”
“You mean when he went round the world drinking with other
women.” Bruce commented knowing what she meant from the
article he’d read about that in “The Daily Planet.”
Kara nodded supping more of her tea. “& left Jordan with Clark &
slept with his ex-girlfriend.”
Bruce put his hand on Kara’s arm supportively. “I’m sorry Kara.”
“I gave up my powers & heritage for him Bruce so that I couldn’t
hurt anyone with them after what I’d done before & that me
Oliver & Jordan could be a proper family & have kids but.” Kara
enunciated.
Bruce’s eyes widened, in surprise. “You’re human?”
She nodded in response “Yes.”
His jaw dropped down in response not believing what Kara had
given up. “Can’t you get them back?”
Kara shook her head. “No Jor-El used gold Kryptonite which
strips a Kryptonian's powers permanently so I’m like this forever.”
Bruce put his hand on his mouth. “God Kara I”
More tears rolled down her eyes as she spoke angrily. “I gave
them up for nothing Bruce & doomed myself to be human for the
rest of my life because of it.”
Kara buried herself against Bruce’s neck & sobbed her heart
out. “How could he do that man? I hate him god I really hate
him.”
Bruce stroked his friends, hair sympathetically angry at what
Oliver had done but understanding how Kara felt also. “I know
mate but it’ll be alright I promise.”
Tilting her head up Kara kissed Bruce trying to soothe the pain
she felt.
He pushed her away before it got too dangerous. “No Kara.”
“Why not?” She replied sadly.
Bruce answered seriously. “Because you’re vulnerable & upset &
I won’t take advantage of my friend’s wife“
Kara backed off sighing.
“You can stay here tonight while your clothes dry out & then
figure what you’re goanna, do about Oliver tomorrow morning.”
Bruce recited.
“Okay then." Kara nodded her head replying. "Thank you mate"
Bruce smiled at her. “No worries Kara. I’ll see you in the
morning.”
He got up from his seat & put his cup down on the table.
“Yeah see you Bruce.” Kara said as she watched him leave the
room.
Next morning Kara & Bruce talked whilst eating in the small
morning room nearby the Library. Bruce buttered some toast as
Alfred walked in with a tray of muffins.
“Here you go Master Wayne.” The butler said as he placed them
on the table.
“Thank you Alfred.” The billionaire looked up replying.
Alfred bowed down & recited “You welcome sir.” Before he turned
round & left.
Kara laughed out slightly afterwards commenting. “He’s really
nice Alfred like Oliver’s housekeeper Bernard is at his “Star City”
mansion.
Bruce smiled appreciatively. “Yeah he’s great. I wouldn’t know
what I’d do without him.”
Kara grinned back. “I bet you wouldn’t.”
“You seem alright now. A lot better, than last night.” Bruce
announced.
The ex-Kryptonian nodded at him. “Yeah well I had time to think
about everything so.”
“What’s that then?” Bruce questioned taking a bit from his toast.
Looking down at her coffee Kara answered. “As much as it pains
me to do it I’m goanna divorce Oliver.”
“Oh.” Bruce retorted hoping that’d be last the thing which would
happen.
Kara gazed up at Bruce. “It’s not that I don’t love Ollie I do but
after everything that’s happened I can’t forgive him for it & I
have to think about Jordan in all this to.”
Bruce nodded understandably. “Of course what'll you do?”
Kara sighed sorrowly. "Go home & sort some of mine & Jordan's
stuff out & see if Clark will have us till I know what i'll do house
wise."
"Right" Bruce replied.
An hour later the individuals walked outside to Kara’s car which
was parked on the driveway.
“You sure you’ll be alright going back?” Bruce enquired.
Kara nodded in return. “I’ll be fine Bruce don’t worry. Thanks for
letting me stay last night.”
Bruce smiled at her. “No worries mate.”
“Safe journey back Mrs Queen” Alfred uttered.
“Thank you Alfred.” Kara responded.
Going over to her car Kara opened the driver’s side up & climbed
inside. She shut the door & put her seatbelt on then turned the
ignition forward & drove off soon afterwards.
The End.
Disclaimer: I don’t own any of the Smallville characters or Bruce
Wayne as they belong to WB Productions, DC Comics & Bob Kane.
Summary: Kara travels to Gotham post “Requiem” after finding
out Oliver killed Lex & confides in Bruce Wayne about what she
should do next. This’s my first Karuce story pairing so please be
gentle.
The road seemed to go on forever as the black Nissan Qashqai
drove up the long straight blinding path in the dark stormy night
passing the varied oak & sycamore trees that stood along the
side leading up to the grand old stately home of “Wayne Manor”
which had been rebuilt after Ra’s Al Ghul had burned it down.
The proprietor of the house Bruce Wayne was inside his study
looking over some papers when he heard the doorbell go. He
lifted his head up wondering who could be calling there at this
time of night.
“Alfred?” The young master called to his faithful butler seeing if
he’d heard the doorbell go.
Not getting an answer he rose from his chair & walked out into
the main hallway & called him again.
“Alfred?”
After a non-second reply Bruce went over & opened up one of
the large double doors situated in front as the storm raged on
outside. To his shock & surprise he saw Kara Queen stood totally
drenched in her red jeans & yellow vest hidden underneath her
short blue jacket. Her long side parted brown curly hair she
permanently had now as Linda was stuck against her arms.
Kara's expression told Bruce she was obviously upset & had
been crying sometime as her chest heaved heavily in the cold
pouring rain.
“Kara?” The short brown haired man asked wondering what she
was doing there.
“Bruce.” The ex Kryptonian replied back painfully.
Alfred Pennyworth Bruce’s long-time butler clambered downstairs
hurriedly as he tried tying his dressing gown together when he
noticed his boss had answered the door already. “I’m sorry
Master Wayne I was just getting ready for bed when I heard the
front door go.”
Bruce smiled back at his long-time friend whom he regarded as a
stepdad & responded. “That’s alright Alfred I got it already.”
The tall older looking British man nodded his head. “Yes sir I see.”
Turning back Bruce saw Kara’s hand rested against her nose as
she cried out not able to hide her emotions anymore.
The young Wayne stepped forward & placed his hand on her
shoulder as he spoke to her again. “Kara what is? What’s the
matter?”
“Oh Bruce” She countered more forcefully now.
He tugged against her slightly & pulled Kara toward him. “Hey
come inside & tell me about it. You must be freezing.”
Kara stepped in & Bruce closed the door behind them. He looked
at her shrivelled appearance & then eyed Alfred saying. “Alfred
um maybe you should get some.”
“Tea & a towel Master Bruce yes I understand.” The man
declared before he went off & did that.
Bruce put his arm around his friend more supportably & took her
forward with him a bit. “Now what’s up then Kara? Are you in
trouble? Is Jordan ill or Clark even?”
Kara shook her head. “No there alright”
Bruce nodded his head. “Okay then is it Oliver?”
Kara put her hands against her face as more tears flowed down
there. Surmising that, Bruce found the answer.
“God it’s such a mess.” The woman implied overwhelmed by what
had happened hours beforehand.
"Come on let’s go inside the lounge whilst Alfred makes some
tea.” Bruce incited.
Kara nodded as the 2 friends walked down further & veered of
left into the large bespoke lounge which had lots of family
portraits adorned on the walls. Kara sat down on one of the long
seated sofas situated in the middle of the room when her cell
phone went off.
“Do you wanna answer that?” Bruce queried.
Kara looked down angrily & pressed the decline button on her
IPhone when she knew was Oliver calling her the umpteenth
time. “I don’t wanna talk to him.”
“Okay” Bruce said understandably thinking something must be
wrong between her & "The Emerald Archer".
He went over & turned on the electric fireplace which stood in
front of them. “So what’s up with Oliver then is he okay? Has
something happened to him?”
Kara shook her head & answered furiously. “No Oliver’s as well
as can be for now.”
The young man came back & sat down beside her as Alfred
strolled in with a towel draped over his arm whilst holding a
silver tray with 2 cups & saucers a teapot & a small milk jug at
the side which he placed down carefully on the coffee table
below.
“Here you go Master Wayne.” Alfred stated.
Bruce took the towel of him & put it round Kara. “Thank you
Alfred.”
The butler bowed saying “Very god sir.” Before he turned round
& ambled off.
Bruce poured some tea & milk into in the 2 cups & handed Kara
hers “So if nothing’s wrong with Oliver then what’s happened?”
He slide back on the couch & sipped some of his tea. Tears fell
down Kara’s face as she answered him. “He killed Lex Bruce.”
The Wayne billionaire chocked on his tea nearly when he heard
that. “Huh? I thought this Toyman guy had done that from what
The Daily Planet said.”
Kara shook her head. “No he murdered the Luthorcorp board members in Lex’s office but he never killed Lex although he worked for him, which Oliver fought out & used the toy monkey bomb which was meant for him on Lex so the Police would think Winslow did it & not him.”
Bruce put his hand over his mouth shocked. “I don’t believe it I
mean Oliver would never. Why did he do it?”
Kara drank a little of her tea. “Because he’ hated Lex who tried
to kill me & Clark often enough which you know about already.”
Bruce nodded acknowledging that. “Yes.”
“& that his father killed Oliver’s parents to.” Kara added.
Bruce moved his head forward. “Lionel killed Robert & Laura
Queen?”
Kara nodded again replying. “By planting a bomb on their’ plane
yeah. Oliver found out earlier this year & couldn’t handle it.”
Bruce shook his head in amazement. “God no wonder he hated
him. But that doesn’t mean he should’ve killed Lex though, or
framed someone else for it.”
“Well Oliver thought the world was better off without him & that
he was protecting me, Jordan & Clark.” Kara sighed stating.
“Have you talked to Clark, Chloe or Lois about this?” Bruce asked
drinking more of his tea.
Kara shook her head. “No I was in such a shock when I found
out that I just got in my car & drove up here.”
“So whaddya goanna do then? Bruce asked.
Kara’s eyes weld up as everything that’d happened earlier in the
year came flooding back to her. “I don’t know Bruce. I mean it’s
not just the fact he killed someone that’s the problem it’s what
happened earlier this year when I was in “The Phantom Zone”
that is also.”
“You mean when he went round the world drinking with other
women.” Bruce commented knowing what she meant from the
article he’d read about that in “The Daily Planet.”
Kara nodded supping more of her tea. “& left Jordan with Clark &
slept with his ex-girlfriend.”
Bruce put his hand on Kara’s arm supportively. “I’m sorry Kara.”
“I gave up my powers & heritage for him Bruce so that I couldn’t
hurt anyone with them after what I’d done before & that me
Oliver & Jordan could be a proper family & have kids but.” Kara
enunciated.
Bruce’s eyes widened, in surprise. “You’re human?”
She nodded in response “Yes.”
His jaw dropped down in response not believing what Kara had
given up. “Can’t you get them back?”
Kara shook her head. “No Jor-El used gold Kryptonite which
strips a Kryptonian's powers permanently so I’m like this forever.”
Bruce put his hand on his mouth. “God Kara I”
More tears rolled down her eyes as she spoke angrily. “I gave
them up for nothing Bruce & doomed myself to be human for the
rest of my life because of it.”
Kara buried herself against Bruce’s neck & sobbed her heart
out. “How could he do that man? I hate him god I really hate
him.”
Bruce stroked his friends, hair sympathetically angry at what
Oliver had done but understanding how Kara felt also. “I know
mate but it’ll be alright I promise.”
Tilting her head up Kara kissed Bruce trying to soothe the pain
she felt.
He pushed her away before it got too dangerous. “No Kara.”
“Why not?” She replied sadly.
Bruce answered seriously. “Because you’re vulnerable & upset &
I won’t take advantage of my friend’s wife“
Kara backed off sighing.
“You can stay here tonight while your clothes dry out & then
figure what you’re goanna, do about Oliver tomorrow morning.”
Bruce recited.
“Okay then." Kara nodded her head replying. "Thank you mate"
Bruce smiled at her. “No worries Kara. I’ll see you in the
morning.”
He got up from his seat & put his cup down on the table.
“Yeah see you Bruce.” Kara said as she watched him leave the
room.
Next morning Kara & Bruce talked whilst eating in the small
morning room nearby the Library. Bruce buttered some toast as
Alfred walked in with a tray of muffins.
“Here you go Master Wayne.” The butler said as he placed them
on the table.
“Thank you Alfred.” The billionaire looked up replying.
Alfred bowed down & recited “You welcome sir.” Before he turned
round & left.
Kara laughed out slightly afterwards commenting. “He’s really
nice Alfred like Oliver’s housekeeper Bernard is at his “Star City”
mansion.
Bruce smiled appreciatively. “Yeah he’s great. I wouldn’t know
what I’d do without him.”
Kara grinned back. “I bet you wouldn’t.”
“You seem alright now. A lot better, than last night.” Bruce
announced.
The ex-Kryptonian nodded at him. “Yeah well I had time to think
about everything so.”
“What’s that then?” Bruce questioned taking a bit from his toast.
Looking down at her coffee Kara answered. “As much as it pains
me to do it I’m goanna divorce Oliver.”
“Oh.” Bruce retorted hoping that’d be last the thing which would
happen.
Kara gazed up at Bruce. “It’s not that I don’t love Ollie I do but
after everything that’s happened I can’t forgive him for it & I
have to think about Jordan in all this to.”
Bruce nodded understandably. “Of course what'll you do?”
Kara sighed sorrowly. "Go home & sort some of mine & Jordan's
stuff out & see if Clark will have us till I know what i'll do house
wise."
"Right" Bruce replied.
An hour later the individuals walked outside to Kara’s car which
was parked on the driveway.
“You sure you’ll be alright going back?” Bruce enquired.
Kara nodded in return. “I’ll be fine Bruce don’t worry. Thanks for
letting me stay last night.”
Bruce smiled at her. “No worries mate.”
“Safe journey back Mrs Queen” Alfred uttered.
“Thank you Alfred.” Kara responded.
Going over to her car Kara opened the driver’s side up & climbed
inside. She shut the door & put her seatbelt on then turned the
ignition forward & drove off soon afterwards.
The End.
