Kara were still on the floor, still hugging Alex strongly as she cried. She thought she was never going to recover from losing that boy at the school incident, but this was way worse. She had lost everything: people she loved, the love of her life, the trust of people from National City. It was a true nightmare for her. Alex tried her best to calm Kara down, as the blonde lifted her face, looking really confused at Alex. She used the back of her hand to wipe the tears out of her face.

- Alex, how you are so ok with this... Sara is gone, J'onn, James... They all are gone.

- I'm grateful everything went out as planned. – Alex just took a breath of relief as she looked at a very confused Kara.

- What? How this was all planned?

- Kara, look behind you...

Kara looked behind her as she saw J'onn J'onnz walking besides a deeply hurt Oliver Queen. Sara came right behind them with James and Lyra. All DEO Agents came after them, some hurt, some walking with difficulty but everyone alive.

- How... - Kara got up slowly, and when she noticed that the one coming in front of them was Oliver, she ran really fast, almost in super speed.

She bumped hard on him as her arms went over his shoulders, and with the strength of their bump, she knocked him down on the floor, falling above him.

- I'm not even sorry! – She said as she kissed him, still sobbing – I love you too! – She said as he grabbed his face, caressing it as she kissed him.

Oliver felt a sharp pain as Kara knocked him out and as he hit his back on the ground but he didn't care at all. He grabbed her strongly by the waist as he kissed her back, smiling between the kiss as he heard her saying she loved him too.

- I'm mad at you, by the way, really mad, but we'll talk about that later! – She said as she looked deep into his eyes.

- I'll explain everything – He whispered in her ear as she hugged him again, still on the floor. She couldn't stop kissing him all over his face, his mouth.

Alex got up slowly as she walked to Sara's arms. They hugged strongly as they laughed together and cried at the same time. It was a deep mix of emotions taking over them at the same time. Alex looked at Sara, as she put one strain of hair of the blonde behind her ear.

- I'm so proud of you, my genius ninja – She said as they kissed.

- What are you talking about, Alex? – Kara got up, helping Oliver up as well and crossed her arms in her chest, looking mad at Alex and the others. – What in Rao's name just happened?

- I'm going to explain everything to you... - She said as she started talking.

FLASHBACK

Sara looked around the warehouse as soon as she arrived and called Oliver and Alex on her com. Once she finished talking to them, she went back to the place she was examining before, analyzing the ground. If there was one thing she have learned by training with Oliver in the past, was that she could never run to places blindly, just to fight. She had to learn her surroundings, check the perimeter, be smart and look for apparent danger or a way out in case of need when it came to indoor places. The floor felt strange at some point as she trapped her foot on the grass and checked it closely just to discover a fake grass. The wires from underneath it had stuck on her boots and once she got free, she tried to see what was underneath it.

- A tunnel... - She murmured as she opened the trapdoor on the floor. – Here it goes nothing... - She said as she went down some iron stairs.

Sara kept walking quietly, looking around for any more surprises, but none came. Once she reached the end of the tunnel, she noticed it led straight inside the warehouse. She had to think of something, and suddenly a crazy idea came into her mind. She went back outside and ran to find Alex.

- Listen, I have a plan... And a plan B. And a C... - She said as she talked to Alex once she arrived.

- Sara calm down!

- I am calm, I'm just having a bad feeling about all of this. – She pointed the warehouse.

- What's your crazy idea?

- We need to do something to stop Cadmus right? Oliver told me he will get in contact once he gets some answers from the alien that attacked the school, if it is connected to Cadmus somehow, we must put an end on it before things get worse... So now, we have to go in there, look for information and everything we can find that can help us bring them down.

- I told Winn to look for this place by tracking us.

- Perfect! And I found a secret tunnel that will come in handy if we ever need to use it, Alex – She held Alex's hands as she looked serious at her.

They smiled at each other as they got into the warehouse.

Right after Cyborg Superman and the Agent showing up and taking them separate ways, the agent that held Alex, punched her and she pretended to faint. She was getting dragged through a dark corridor and as they walked, Alex lifted her head, using it to hit the agent's head. The agent took a few steps behind, feeling dizzy. Alex double kicked him in the guts, making him drop to the ground. She stomped on his stomach and double kicked him again, and once she was sure he wouldn't follow her, she ran away.

Alex ran through many corridors, looking into a few rooms, but couldn't find anything that could help them bring Cadmus down. She was starting to feel desperate as she got into a lab, and found a computer on. She looked into its folders and find a map of the place. She opened it and looked at the screen scared. The thing was marked with many spots that said it contained stashed kryptonite. Another file told, in a secret code that Alex could manage to understand, that some of the stashes were spread around town and they were ready to explode, just as other materials harmful to others aliens they could find out about thanks to DEO stolen files, were also ready to be detonated.

- Oh my God! They are going to kill everyone in the city, alien or not! – Alex looked horrified at those files. Alien or not, explosions of dangerous material could kill anyone. This was way worse than she expected.

Alex reached for her com but that room had a bad signal. With many difficulties and interferences, she finally managed to get in contact with Winn at the DEO. He informed that Oliver had just questioned Gorgon and he found out the alien acted at Lillian's orders to discredit Supergirl in the world's eyes.

- That bitch! – Alex said as she informed Winn about Cadmus hidden agenda.

- Alex, if she presses the detonator, we all die. There's no way we can pull out of this. You have to find her and take her down before she does it. J'onn is listening and he said to do it.

- But... You know Kara, she will never agree with this...

- This is beyond Kara's code Alex! – J'onn said as Winn put Alex on speaker. – The whole city is in danger! We are coming for you right now; we have to find Sara as well. I'll pass your information to Oliver.

- And Kara? We have to tell her about the orders to take Lillian down.

- She is already feeling guilty about that boy... She will feel guilty and try to save Lillian, you know it. And there's no way we can risk the world over that crazy woman, she has a freaking detonator that will kill us all.

- I know!

- Stay put until we arrive Alex. We don't need you kidnapped as well. – J'onn said as he turned the com off.

- And now, I wait... - Alex murmured as she closed the open files in the computer and went into hiding.

As she hid, she tried to reach Sara by her com.

- Sara? Babe? Are you there?

- Alex! – Sara whispered as she turned her head to the wall as she laid down on the ground. – Where are you?

- I'm fine, I escaped! The team is coming, where are you?

They talked and Sara described where she was being kept in. She informed Alex there was only a guard with her once Cyborg man went to solve something away.

A few hours later, Alex could tell the whole team have arrived since she could hear fighting from far away. She ran back through the corridors as she found James running towards some guy in black and hitting him with his shield.

- James! Thank God! – Alex said as James looked relived at her. They hugged quickly. – Listen to me, you need to find Sara, follow my instructions.

James ran to find Sara as Alex stood where she was, looking the fight happening. Once the guards where down, she looked at Oliver and Kara running upstairs to a door and Alex ran towards Lyra and J'onn, bringing them to a corner.

- Kara and Oliver think Lillian is upstairs. – Lyra said as she hugged Alex.

- We need to get our team out of here quickly.

- Sara found a way. She got here before I did and found this tunnel...

- Perfect! You need to go after Kara and Oliver. We know Kara will try to save Lillian and we must give her a chance, we own her that much. But if Lillian insists with her crazy plan, Oliver has orders to take her down. You need to go there to give him the sign. – J'onn told her quickly as he felt his stomach healing.

- I still feel bad about Kara not knowing we have a way to escape...

- There's no time. Lillian can't know we know everything she's planning, neither those Cadmus agents can dream about it. Oliver will convince Kara to take you far away from here.

- Ok... - Alex said still feeling nervous and having doubts about that plan of theirs. - You guys go find James and Sara and get the hell out of here. Please, get out of here before everything goes down...

- I can't, I must stay. Oliver volunteered to do it. I must stay behind to take him out of here.

- J'onn, you'll have to be so fast, faster than you ever been before. I'm counting on you to do it, we need you, Kara needs you, and Oliver... Please – Alex hugged J'onn with tears in her eyes. – Lyra, go and find Sara and James.

Alex followed Kara and Oliver upstairs as Lyra went to find the others. J'onn stood hidden, waiting for the right time to act. She never felt so nervous in her entire life. She knew her sister and she knew she would be devastated. Even if it was to save everyone, she couldn't help ut feel scared.

Inside the room, Oliver pointed an arrow to the pipes above them with his bow. Alex had warned him through the com about what was really inside those pipes when she was at the lab waiting, and what it could happen if something exploded there.

Oliver maintained a serious face as he looked at that crazy woman. He just saw Kara desperately trying to convince Lillian to give up on her plan, to seek redemption. He hoped the Lillian would say yes, for the sake of everything else, but she hasn't. The woman was a heartless lunatic with no love or compassion inside her, willing to kill everyone else just to get rid of aliens. He looked at her, feeling a single tear coming down his face. He wanted so badly to tell her everything would be ok, that they had a plan but it was a last minute thing so they couldn't have told her before without letting Cadmus know as well and since it was impossible to tell her not to worry, he said the only thing he could at the moment. One thing he felt growing for a long time now, and finally he was ready to embrace it, no matter what. He said he loved her.

In his entire time on this Earth, Oliver once saw the Martian Manhunter do his thing when he flies really fast and trusted he would get here in time as well, but he closed his eyes anyways, not being a fan of seeing himself surrounded by the fire. In a matter of seconds, as soon as he shot the arrow, he felt a strong pull of someone grabbing him by his jacket and suddenly he was outside with everyone else. He rolled in the ground as J'onn let him go, falling down as well. It took a moment for him to be able to get up and once he did he saw Kara hugging Alex far away, with her back to him. He noticed she was sobbing and he felt terrible that she thought even for a second that she had lost him and everyone she loved.

END OF FLASHBACK

Kara looked shocked at them. James, Lyra and J'onn hugged her and she felt relief for them being alive and well of course, but she couldn't help but to feel hurt. She actually had no idea what to feel. She still felt broken, she felt lied to. She knew it was for a good reason, but it was just cruelty. The pain she felt in her chest was indescribable.

- For one second... For one terrible second, I thought my life was over... - Kara looked at every single one of them full of tears with her eyes. – My chest felt heavy, it burned inside...

- Kara, we found out about everything with details minutes before I got to the room with you, Oliver and Lillian. Everything happened really fast. – Alex told her, holding her hand

- I thought about half the plan in 5 minutes while I was putting it into motion. – Sara said as she took a step forward.

- I know how life is important to you Kara, I know you want to believe the best in people. But sometimes, there is no way people can be redeemed... I decided you deserved the chance to try, because I know how it would mean to you, to try. Because you are a wonderful hero, and there is no one like you in this Earth. – J'onn said as he stepped closer to Kara.

- I'm not angry at you. I understand you all found out everything really late, Sara was locked down, J'onn was hurt, I know it... You had to act fast... I just... I'm glad you all are alive, I do, I just don't feel like it's a win to me...

- It was Cadmus or the city. We choose the city! – James said as he took off his helmet. – I'm really sorry Kara.

- I know, I just wish there wasn't a choice to make... - She turned around walking slowly away from everything.

Oliver looked at the others as he told them with his eyes to let him talk to her and just give them some time. Everyone else left as he stood alone with her.

- Hey... - He said as he reached for her hand and squeezed it.

- I'm still mad at you, Oliver.

- I know. – He gave her a small and soft tug, making her turn to him. He took two steps closer and held her waist with both his hands. – I know it was a cruel thing to do, Kara. And I can understand what you are feeling. In this life of saving the world, sometimes we have to act fast, even if we know there's a chance for someone to suffer, even for a brief moment. And it was the last thing I wanted, for you to suffer.

- I know it...

- I don't like to see you suffering. I've been in your shoes; I know it sucks. My team saved my life more than once by acting fast without letting me know about things. And God knows, there was times I hated them for acting behind my back, but only after a long time I could understand it was necessary... Then I understood. Sometimes, we won't be able to do some things, but people will love will be there, to help us. As soon as J'onn learned what was at risk, he couldn't wait. He couldn't risk Lillian Luthor killing every single alien on this city, and consequently, human. The explosion she was planning to do; it would kill thousands. And J'onn knew what this would do to you if it didn't kill you.

Kara listened attentively to every word of his. Once the shock and surprise washed off she could think clearly and understand things better. She felt bad for acting the way she did with everyone else right after them escaping death. It was not fair. She couldn't be that selfish, especially with J'onn. She still couldn't feel one hundred per cent happy, since there was a lot of deaths in the last 24 hours, but she couldn't act that selfish anymore.

Back at the DEO, Winn hugged everyone feeling a huge relive. Lyra ran towards him, kissing him fully in the mouth in front of everyone.

- I was really scared for you – Winn told her as he hugged her.

- I was worried I would never see your face again, but I had a team of badass people with me...

- And you are a badass yourself, Lyra. – Alex said as she hugged her. – She was so brave – Alex told Winn, smiling proudly.

J'onn was alone in the medical center, taking a look at his injuries, and seeing if everything was ok with him. Kara opened the door slowly, smiling at him.

- I just realized I never said thank you. – She said as she sat at the foot of the bed.

- For what?

- For thinking about me, and allowing me to try... I know it was for nothing but...

- It was not for nothing, Kara. This is what is beautiful about you. You believe the best in people, even if they don't deserve it. This is not a bad thing, is a quality.

- It doesn't feel like it.

- But it is... And, I don't want to intrude, but I think you should go home and talk to Oliver.

- I left him at the apartment so he could rest... Why do you say that? – Kara sked him confused.

- Kara... You must know that Oliver offered to be the one to do the ugly thing so you wouldn't have to.

- What?

Kara got up in a hurry, looking startled at J'onn as he spoke.

- Oliver didn't want to take the risk it. We all knew Lillian was crazy and blind on hate towards aliens, she would do anything. And if we were put in danger and she forced you to do something like that, Oliver didn't want to take the risk of that happening and it marking you for the rest of your life...

- Oh my... - She covered her mouth with her hands, full of tears in her eyes. – Thank you for telling me J'onn. – She said as she turned around and flew away from there, going straight to her apartment.

Kara flew home with many thoughts on her mind. She couldn't help Oliver would do something like this for her, given his past, the darkness he fought so hard against it. And all the time they talked just a few hours before, he could have said it, but he had chosen to calm her down and explain things so she wouldn't be so mad at J'onn and the others, even if he knew she was mad at him too. She landed in her balcony and walked inside the living room. Oliver was sat on the couch, his head lowered, his hands covering his face. Once he heard her coming, he lifted his head up, looking at her intensely.

- Oliver, why? – Kara said as she kneeled in front of him, taking his hands with hers – J'onn told me... About you offering to Kill Lillian so I wouldn't have to...Why?

- I told you, I love you.

- But... Oliver... You... You...

- I'm a killer I know... Given my past, I know it was dangerous, for me to fall again into that, but I had to take my chances. It was better me than you. - He lowered his head again.

- No Oliver, you're not that anymore! – She said as she grabbed his chin – I'm just... I'm not really mad, I mean, I am a bit because it was cruel to let me think you died right after saying you loved me. All I could think about it's how I never said it back, and how I would live knowing that... Promise me you will never again do something like this! And yes, I know the circumstances, I know you guys had no time to warn me, it happened really fast, I know it! But, please... Just...

- I promise! – Oliver said as he brought her closer to him, making her lift from the ground as he kissed her – And please, let me tell you something... - He said as Kara straddled him, each leg of hers around his waist as her hands went to his shoulders. He held her by the waist as he spoke. – We learned Lillian Luthor found out about every alien race registered on this Earth, their habits, their health problems, everything. I don't know how, but she had ways of killing every single one of them. Alex found many files on Cadmus labs, and it was ugly. Winn told me that an explosion of kryptonite would create havoc, kill you and end up with the population on this city. She found all of this while we were going to Cadmus fight them. I agreed with J'onn when he told us you deserved a chance to save Lillian, but once she wouldn't listen to you, I knew it wouldn't be possible. The thing is... I've been on this road a million times and I know once you do it, there is no turning back. It would come to her or the city. And I wouldn't want you to suffer what I did when I first killed someone. It's a dark path... So I told him I would do it, so you wouldn't have to make a choice. You are the purest person I know Kara, I wanted to let this in you intact.

- But Oliver, don't you see... You've come so far... I know how it hurts you, to think about your dark days and you once told me how it felt like you were losing a part of your soul... - She said with her eyes full of tears.

- I lost a few pieces, but I can live with that, yours are intact! I would do it for you every day, Kara... I'm happy I did it for you.

And it was true. Oliver would do it for her every day. She was a ray of sunshine, she was a pure person, he wouldn't let it be taken away from her. It was worth it. Kara looked at him feeling a deep mix of emotions, tears falling down her face. She thought it was overwhelming and she wasn't sure she could handle it. She loved Oliver for trying to protect her, but she still would have to explain to her friend about her evil mom dying and her heart ache for thinking about her friend suffering. They hated each other, but she was still her mom. It was all over the news and Lena would want to know everything about it from Supergirl, Kara knew it. And there was so many lives lost, that boy, she still hurt for him. She thought her head was about to explode.

Alex and Sara sat at a coffee shop, Alex ate a piece of cake and Sara drank hot coffee.

- What a crazy day we had! – Alex said as she looked at Sara with appreciation.

- Indeed, it was. I'm glad is over though.

- I'm so proud of you... If it wasn't for you finding that tunnel, we would be lost...

- You were a badass today, I'm the one proud! – She smiled back at Alex as she finished her coffee. – We made quite the team, Danvers!

- Yes, we do... And speaking about that, I have something to tell you.

Alex looked at Sara feeling nervous. She remembered Sara's invitation, she was thinking about it for some time but the last adventure they had, made up her mind. She was done waiting for things to happen, to change for her. She needed to make a change, and it was about time. She finally found the right person to be adventurous with, so she wouldn't miss it for the world.

- I thought about today, about what could have happened. So much we had no idea about, it could change everything. It all made me think how crazy life is, and how we know nothing about it. One minute everything's ok, the next it can be hell, the other, we may not be around anymore... I don't want to miss something, an opportunity and then be too late because I overthink, or because I worry too much. I want to live while I can and enjoy it while I can, especially if it's with you. So yes, I want to go on vacation with you and the Legends...

Sara was feeling emotional with Alex small speech. She got her face closer to hers, as she caressed her cheek with her right hand.

- I've been through this thing before, when you feel like it's too late, you know? And since I came back to life I felt like I had another chance to make things right. It makes me happy you to know you are my chance of making things right. And I will love to have you with us for a few weeks. – She smiled as she kissed Alex. Her heart was jumping into her chest like crazy, it was a long time ago since she felt that happy.

- I think I will love it too... But, we need to talk to J'onn

- Oh, that won't be easy... - Sara laughed as they kissed one more time

Back at the DEO, James talked with Lyra, J'onn and Winn at the operations room. There was no one else there besides them.

- You have come a long way since you started working with us. And your actions at the last mission have proven you are ready – J'onn said as she congratulated Jams and Lyra. – Training is always good so keep it up with that, but you are officially part of the DEO team now.

- Yes! – Lyra said as she turned to Winn and kissed him as James hugged J'onn as a thank you.

- Hey since you're in such a good mood, can we talk to you? – Alex said as she came in, holding hands with Sara.

- Oh, we'll just...find something to do – Winn said as he got up from his chair but Sara stopped him.

- There's no need – She said as she smiled at him, turning her attention back do J'onn.

- Ok, shoot!

- I want to take a two-week vacation. Sara invited me to go back to Earth 1 with her and do some time travel with her team.

- I'm so jealous right now... - Winn said as his eyes sparkled.

- I thought it was a nice moment to do it, since we have two new promotions at the DEO... So... What do you say? – Alex smiled sweetly at J'onn as he looked at both her and Sara.

- Time travel? Earth 1? Isn't it dangerous?

- Only if you mess with the timeline, but we are pros. – She said as she smiled. There was no need for him to know most of the times they screwed with the timeline, but they always managed to fix it, so yeah, it was half a truth.

- A two-week vacation... Well, it's only fair. You never take a break from work Alex, you deserve it. – J'onn smiled at her as he hugged her. - Be careful, and have fun you two!

Alex and Sara looked at each other smiling as they said their goodbyes and left. Now they only had to talk to Kara, Alex thought as they decided to go lunch and go take care of a few things, before going to Kara's place.

The only noise that could be heard from Kara's apartment was the sound of the water falling down in as Oliver took a shower there. Kara laid in her bed, on her side as her hands were under the pillow. She had her back to the door and a few tears insisted on falling down her cheeks. The whole city had lost faith in her, she could tell it. She remembered the look of terror in everyone's eyes as she brought that kid's body to his parents. They were so hurt, desperate and sad. It wasn't easy for a parent to lose a kid, she knew it, and the look they gave her, like she should have tried harder. It made her feel useless. At the same time, she felt bad for the way she acted. She still had Alex and Sara to talk to, since they were the ones who knew about the plan and who she was mad with.

She heard Oliver stepping out of the bathroom and felt when he sat next to her on the bed. She gave a look at him as he laid behind her and put his arms around her. She closed her eyes and smiled briefly as she felt his kiss on her neck. She turned around and could see him properly, wearing nothing but a pair of sweat pants. She looked closer at his arms and chest and noted some new bruises and scars.

- Oh, my Rao... - She sat on the bed as he sat along with her, worried.

- What happened?

- You... Those bruises... - She looked at him full of shock and worry – I never asked you if you were ok, and I never noticed you were hurt before. You were there, sacrificing your soul for mine, putting yourself at risk again and all I could do was be mad at you... I'm sorry

- Kara, it's ok... - Oliver held her as her head rested on his chest. – You were in shock, you felt hurt... I could see in your eyes you were torn apart. I was scared for you... - He looked her deep into her eyes. – I worried you were going deep into pain, and how it would be hard for you to get out of it... I knew how much you hurt inside, so you don't need to apologize for being compassionate. Never!

- It still hurts... - Kara said as she looked down – The hurt on the face of that family...

- I wish I could take this pain away, tell me how I can help, and I will do my best – He said in a whisper to her, his voice full of love for her.

Oliver brought his palm to her cheek, caressing it as he tried to help wipe the tears from her eyes. He held his hands with her hands, squeezing it as she brought her face closer to his.

- When I thought I lost you forever before I told you how I truly felt... The hurt was so intense. And I felt so relieved when I saw you coming back to me earlier. You are already doing something, Oliver, even if you don't know it – She said as she looked intensely into his eyes. Her lips came closer to his as she brushed them slightly over his, through his cheeks and going next to his ear. Her hands went to his back as she brought his body closer to hers. – Just... make love to me... I really need you now!

Oliver closed his eyes as he listened to Kara's whispers in his ear. He could feel the need in her voice, the want in her hug. Her heart was in pieces, so he decided he would do his best to mend it again. One of his hands were in her golden locks next to her neck as he massaged her scalp and the other held her strongly by the waist. He slowly laid her back in the bed as his body covered hers. He could fully fell her closer to him as he didn't have to worry about hurting her or smashing her. He was not in a rush this time, neither was she. They exchanged looks of love as Oliver's hand traveled up the side of her body slowly. He wanted to memorize every single inch of her. When he finally brought his lips closer to hers, it was a different kiss. Their tongues reached for each other's right away as they slowed explored their taste and softness.

- I'm here for you... - He whispered between their kiss.

- I love you for that – Kara said while one of her hands went for his neck. She could feel his hair still wet against her hands.

They slowly get rid of each other's clothes. Kara was feeling a deep need to feel him against her body and once she did, she felt an instant warmth inside her spread all over her body. He heart felt less painful, less heavy as it slammed hard in her chest. Oliver promised Kara to never let her feel broken again. Their moves were slow and in sync, and it did not take long for them to see stars together as the sparks between them exploded like fireworks. 

They stood in each other's arms as Kara opened her eyes, noticing Oliver looking at her in a funny way.

- You are so beautiful... - He said as he gave her one more kiss. - So beautiful. - He whispered as his lips went to her neck.

- I love you – She said as her hand caressed his neck. Oliver rolled over to his side as Kara's back where to his chest. - I will never forget what you did for me. – She whispered as she felt like it was her time to make Oliver see stars. She gave a few kisses down his neck.

Oliver felt his heart jumping inside his chest as his lips crashed Kara's in a slow and passionate kiss, showing her how she was making him feel. He felt like they could be like that forever, just loving each other and making each other happy. It was so hard for him to allow himself of that, but he decided things were going to change now. He wouldn't run away from love and happiness; he would embrace it, just like he was embracing Kara right now as part of his life, forever.

- Please, look at me – Kara whispered sweetly as Oliver exhaled

Oliver opened his eyes, looking at that beautiful sweet face staring at him full of want. He couldn't feel any better than this. Her eyes told sim so many things, his heart felt warm and full of love. He couldn't wait any longer, as he once again filled her with his love as he memorized every expression of hers, every detail on her face when he made love to her, every word that came out of her mouth. He just couldn't stop staring at her, feeling like he could do it for the rest of his life.