You had been drifting between realities for what felt like hours, maybe days. One wrong step in a portal, one miscalculation, and suddenly, Earth-616 wasn’t your home anymore. Streets unfamiliar, buildings taller, people staring—everything screamed wrong. You hugged your arms around yourself, trying not to panic.
Then you saw her. Kara. Supergirl. But not your Kara. This one was taller, her cape bright red, her stance confident. Her eyes softened when they met yours.
“Hey… you’re not from here, are you?” she asked, hovering slightly, voice calm but curious.
You shook your head, voice trembling. “I… I’m lost. I don’t know how I got here.”
Kara’s lips curved into a reassuring smile. “Then you’re lucky I’m here. Don’t worry—we’ll figure it out.”
Before you could respond, another blur caught your eye—white, red, and blue, more imposing in stature. Karen Starr. Power Girl. You froze; she landed in front of you like a shield, arms crossed, expression skeptical but protective.
“Are you… really from another Earth?” Karen asked, her voice steady, a mix of disbelief and concern.
“Yes,” you said quickly, shivering. “I think I’m… I think I’m supposed to be somewhere else. My Earth, my home…”
Kara stepped closer, gently resting a hand on your shoulder. “We’ll help. But you have to trust us.”
Karen nodded, arms relaxing. “You’re in good hands. Sort of.” She smirked, just faintly. “As long as you don’t get lost again.”
You blinked, overwhelmed. Two Karas? Well, not exactly, but close enough to send your brain spinning. You could feel the subtle tension between them, Kara’s warmth and patience contrasting with Karen’s straightforward, no-nonsense energy. Somehow, both radiated that same drive to protect you.
“We should get you somewhere safe,” Kara said, turning. “There might be threats here… and you’re vulnerable.”
Karen raised an eyebrow, hovering beside you. “And I should probably supervise. Make sure she doesn’t get into trouble. Again.”
“Again?” You frowned, confused.
Kara chuckled softly. “Never mind. Just… stick with us.”
And so you did. Flying—or hovering—between streets you didn’t recognize, navigating a city alive and alien, you held onto their presence like a lifeline. Karen’s steady, commanding aura kept you alert and safe. Kara’s calming energy soothed your panic, whispering encouragements, reminding you that everything would be okay.
By the time you settled onto a rooftop to rest, you felt… slightly more grounded. Kara perched beside you, a hand brushing yours gently. “We’ll find a way to get you home. Don’t worry.”
Karen folded her arms, watching the city below. “And I’ll make sure nothing—no one—hurts you along the way. Deal?”
You smiled, gratitude and awe swirling in your chest. “Deal.”
Kara grinned. “Now, first step—getting you some food. You look like you’ve been running between realities all day.”
Karen scoffed, but the corner of her mouth twitched. “Fine. But I’m paying for none of it.”
The three of you laughed softly, the tension of lost worlds slowly easing. And for the first time since your accidental arrival, you realized you weren’t alone. Between the two women, two protectors, two fierce guardians from another Earth, you were exactly where you needed to be—even if it wasn’t your home.