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“Hey Lee. You are sure you want to do this?” Kara asked while she grabbed a dress and packed it in her suitcase.
“Yes Kar, I am sure I want to do this.” Lena sighed after being asked for the third time in an hour. “We both need a break from our lives and a vacation is just what we need. Sam is more than capable to run L-Corp on my behave and in case it is needed I gave her an secure phone which she can use to reach us.”
Kara started tugging het sleeve out of nerves and said with a sad smile “I know, but I am still anxious about it. And I’m a bit afraid of what my ‘friends’ and ‘family’ will do when they find out. Although given recent history they might not even notice.”
Lena walks around the bed towards Kara and gives her a hug while rubbing her hand soothingly over Kara’s back. She thinks about the last months and how hurt her girlfriend has been by her friends and family. She doesn’t really care about any of them since she has never really met them, but she has seen the hurt, the pain and sadness on Kara’s face and held her when Kara cried. Lena never really had a family or loved ones and had learned to deal with being mostly alone. She once had a few friends, but almost all dropped her after Lex and Lillian’s crimes came out. She didn’t like being alone, but had learned to cope with it. However Kara craved family and friends since her time in the phantom zone and the loss of her planet and family. It all came to a head three weeks ago and since then things have changed for the better. After months of problems, three weeks ago Kara decided to move on and be happy again. Starting with a much needed vacation, for the both of them, to let go of all the stress, the problems and to figure out what they want to do next.
“I know darling, but that is their problem. They really hurt you, but you are allowed to do things for yourself. They don’t own you. We are going to take a nice vacation, relax and think about the future. If they need help they can call your cousin.”
“I know, I know. And with the video I left they should have an explanation, but I am afraid that that won’t stop Alex or the DEO from trying to track me down. Although now it will be more difficult for them since I found the secret tracker they implanted in my shoulder.”
“What did you do with the it anyway?”
“I left it somewhere where they will have a nice surprise when they find it.” Kara said mysteriously and with a little smile.
Lena released Kara from her hug, gave a quick kiss and walked back towards her closet to grab some more clothing. As she looked through the closet she thought of something.
“Oh, on a more positive note. Did you pack the red sun bracelet?”
Kara gasped with a fake outrage and a smirk on her face. “How dare you think I forget the bracelet Lee. It will be just us, nature, a private island and all the silence in the world. We both know we will needing the bracelet the coming weeks. I have a feeling the beach and the bracelet will be a good combination,” Kara said with a wink.
“Well, now I definitely want to go on this vacation,” Lena smirked.
Both started walking around the penthouse and looking around to see if they got everything that they need for their vacation. They grabbed a few more items, put them in the suitcase and closed it.
“It looks like we got everything. Are you going to go to your apartment to get the rest of your stuff before we go?”
“Yeah. There is not much there anymore. All the furniture is already in the storage unit I rented last week. Only a few paintings left and some clothing. It’s already packed and ready to be transported here. Also I’m going to have a walkthrough with the landlord and see if I can get some of my security deposit back.”
“Do you think you will get it all back?”
Kara shrugges her shoulders . “Probably not. There is not much damage, but the locks need to be changed since I don’t have all the key’s anymore. But, that doesn’t really matter since I can’t wait to live here with you officially. I know I have been staying here almost every day for a two months already, but with my place gone it’s going to be real.”
Lena looked at Kara and nodded with a big smile. “I know. And I wouldn’t want to have it any other way.” Lena then leaned in and gave a quick kiss.
“By the way Lee, can I borrow your car and driver to get the last stuff from my place? It will be easier to get the paintings and suitcase in your car then a cab.”
“Sure. No problem. I’m not going anywhere anyways. And while you’re going to your place, perhaps you can make a small detour on the way there? The coffee shop in your neighborhood has a new batch of Brazilian coffee and they have donuts. I know Jason likes that brand of coffee and as most drivers he likes his donuts. While you are getting your stuff he has something to drink and snack on.“
“Okay. Might as well buy some for me for during the drive back then. You know, since I also like donuts. Preferably by the dozen.” Kara said with a smirk while wiggling her eyebrows. At the same time she moves away from Lena and grabs the keys that are laying on the side table. After pocketing the keys she walks to the door to get to the elevator.
“Oh I know, the donut shops around L-Corp love you for it. See you soon Kar. Love you.”
“Love you to Lee. See you really soon.” Kara says as she closed the door behind her.
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Okay, this is taking really long. Where is Kara. Lena thought and decided to text her girlfriend.
Me: Kar, where are you? Not going good?
MyGF: It’s all done Lee. It took a bit longer because I helped the landlord change the locks. Got more of the deposit back this way. We are just driving away.
Me: Okay. No problem. See you in a half an hour then.
MyGF: See you soon Lee.
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“Hey Lee, I’m here and ready to go” Kara shouted as she walked in through the front door of the penthouse carrying the paintings and a suitcase.
“Okay Kar.” Lena called from the bedroom. “You can place the paintings and the suitcase in my office while we are away. Do you need anything from the suitcase?”
Kara walked towards the office an placed the paintings and suitcase down on the ground as she answered Lena’s question.
“No, it’s only winter clothing that is in that suitcase. absolutely not needed for our holiday.”
After setting the paintings and suitcases down she walked toward a normal looking painting on the wall and moved it to the side. Hidden behind it was a wall safe. She entered the security code (706f74737469636b65727361726574686562657374) and scanned her fingerprint. After they were validated she opened the safe door and grabbed a device about the size of an old flip phone. As she closed the door and moved the painting back, she heard Lena talking to her.
“Great. All the doors and windows are locked. The doorman knows no one will be here for some time. You got the device?”
“Yes, just grabbed it.”
They both walked back towards the living room where the suitcases and bags were waiting for them. Kara aimed the device at an open part of the living room and started it up. After a few seconds a breach opened in the middle of the living room.
“Damn. Every time I see a breach I still expect a Goa’uld to walk out of there” Lena proclaimed as she was still impressed by the technology used in the interdimensional extrapolator.
“Well Lee, that is because your just a big geek.” Kara said while laughing and looking at her pouting girlfriend. Kara grabbed Lena’s hand as they started walking towards the breach. ”But then again, so am I. So in the words of Bilbo Baggins: We’re going on an adventure!”
They grabbed their bags, walked into the breach and a few seconds later they arrived at their destination. They stepped out of the breach into a white room where they were met by a guy in a red suit.
“Hello Kara and Lena. Welcome to earth 1.”