Supergirl (TV series)
Supergirl (2015-2021) is a TV show based on the DC Comics character Supergirl. It is the 4th entry of the Arrowverse, a series based on DC Comics that includes Arrow, The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, and Black Lightning.
Season 1
editWhen I was a child, my planet, Krypton, was dying. I was sent to Earth to protect my cousin. But my pod got knocked off-course, and by the time I got here, my cousin had already grown up and become... Superman. And so, I hid my powers, until recently when an accident forced me to reveal myself to the world. To most people, I am an assistant at CatCo Worldwide Media. But in secret, I work with my adoptive sister for the D.E.O. to protect my city from alien life and anyone else that means to cause it harm. I am Supergirl.
- Cat Grant: The only reason I bought this building was because it had a private elevator. That way I don't have to get soaked in cheap cologne every morning getting to my office. Find out who used it, have them reprimanded or bathed, I don't care which.
- Kara Danvers: Uh, there's something about me that for most of my life, I've run from it. But last night, I embraced who I am and I don't want to stop.
- Winn Schott: Oh, my God, you're a lesbian. Oh, Kara, that's why you're not into me. This is... this is great news!
- Kara: I'm not gay! I'm... I'm her! The woman who saved the plane!
- Winn: Okay. Yeah, okay. Right. [Kara walks toward the ledge] Kara, what are you doing? Hey, Kara! Hey, get away from the ledge, you're gonna get hurt. [Kara jumps off] Kara! Hey! [Kara flies back up and lands on the roof] You're... You're her.
- Kara: Yup.
- Winn: This one has the "S". For "Super", just like your cousin.
- Kara: It's not an "S". It's my family coat of arms. The House of El.
- Kara: [on discovering that Cat dubbed her "Supergirl"] Supergirl? We can't name her that!
- Cat: We didn't.
- Kara: Right, I'm sorry. It's just, uh... A female superhero. Shouldn't she be called Super... woman?
- Cat: I'm sorry, darling, I just can't hear you over the loud color of your cheap pants.
- Kara: If we call her Supergirl, something less than what she is, doesn't that make us guilty of, of being anti-feminist? Didn't you say she's the hero?
- Cat: I'm the hero. I stuck a label on the side of the girl. I branded her. She will forever be linked to CatCo, to the Tribune, to me. And what do you think is so bad about "Girl?" Huh? I'm a girl. And your boss, and powerful, and rich, and hot and smart. So if you perceive Supergirl as anything less than excellent, isn't the real problem you?
- Alex Danvers: Director Henshaw. I wasn't recruited because of my sister, was I?
- Hank Henshaw: Yeah, she's why you got in. You are why you to get to stay.
Stronger Together [1.02]
edit- Hank: I see you share your cousin's appetite for wanton destruction, Miss Danvers.
- Supergirl: You know, I am starting to answer to Supergirl.
- Winn: Oh, God. Is that smell you?
- Kara: Three showers and I still reek of burning oil. I went from superhero to eco-terrorist in a single bound.
- Kara: I am not doing that interview. No. I can't... I mean I can't. Ms. Grant's not stupid. She'd recognize me in, like, one second.
- James Olsen: She will look at Supergirl right in the face and she will not see her assistant.
- Kara: How can you be so sure?
- James: Because she doesn't see you now. I watched it happen for years with your cousin. Why don't you think that people recognize him as Clark Kent?
- Kara: Reading glasses and a good slouch?
- James: No, he's able to hide because the world can't believe he's really a hero in their mist.
- Kara: Yeah, and I'm sure there's a good reason why my cousin keeps his job at the Daily Planet instead of flying around as Superman all the time, which would be so much easier.
- James: Yeah, well, one, he's able to pay his rent.
- Kara: Maybe I put the "S" on too soon.
- James: Kara, look at the window. Tell me what you see.
- Kara: Buildings. Billboards. There's that bar where that guy cards me all the time. He knows how old I am.
- James: I see a city full of people who need help. Who need a hero.
- Kara: You really think so?
- James: If anyone can fill Superman's boots... It's you.
- Kara: James, part of being your own man is knowing when to ask for help.
Fight or Flight [1.03]
edit- Cat: It's you. Oh, no. I'm sorry. I meant to say who are you?
- Supergirl: According to you, I'm Supergirl.
- Cat: Trademark pending.
- Hank: Have you lost your mind? What were you thinking giving interviews?
- Kara: I wouldn't say it was an interview exactly. It was more of a private conversation that's being published.
- Hank: What's next? A book deal? A reality show? "Keeping Up with the Kryptonians"?
- James: [shows his signal watch] Kara, he gave me this a long time ago. If I ever got in trouble, I could contact him.
- Kara: But you weren't in trouble. When did you even call him? The second I left?
- James: Kara, I made a promise to your cousin. If anything ever happened to you...
- Kara: My cousin doesn't get a "get out of a jam card" when he first started. Neither should I.
- James: I'm just trying to keep you safe.
- Kara: And, yes, I appreciate that. But of all the things the "S" stands for, safety is not one of them.
- Kara: It wasn't supposed to be this way. This is the reason my mother and father sent me to Earth.
- Alex: They wanted you to live.
- Kara: No, it's more than that. I was supposed to be the one saving him, not the other way around. How am I supposed to really become a hero if Superman has to keep saving me?
- Alex: Your story... Your story is just starting. And some day you're gonna be the one saving him.
How Does She Do It? [1.04]
edit- Kara: I am not in the Friend Zone.
- Alex: You've spent more time in the Friend Zone than the Phantom Zone.
- Kara: Ms. Grant just won the Siegel Prize for Woman in Media.
- Winn: Oh, yes, she already knows. I didn't know she could smile if it wasn't based on cruelty to others.
- Carter Grant: I met Supergirl. She was amazing. And she was so much prettier in person.
- Cat: Oh. Well... did you notice any of her other attributes?
- Carter: Um, she's super strong...
- Cat: And smart and brave and kind and she saved you all. Tell me, what do you think makes her a hero?
- Carter: I'd say her legs. Definitely her legs. Her heart, Mom.
- Maxwell Lord: What can I get you? Or are you not allowed to drink and fly? I don't know the rules.
- Supergirl: Caught your press conference. I was surprised, you're usually a little more glib.
- Maxwell: There's nothing to be glib about. A sick little girl lost her father.
- Supergirl: That little girl is being treated by a doctor who has a lifetime grant from your company. You said, tonight, you always build in fail safes. Like the kill switches in those bombs. Something tells me that there was a fail-safe in Knox's bomb, too. One that you could've remotely activated if I didn't save you in time. You forced Knox to plant those bombs in exchange for saving his daughter's life.
- Maxwell: I would never barter a child's life. I can't speak for Knox's motives. He clearly went insane.
- Supergirl: Maybe you didn't expect Knox to vaporize himself, but I do know this was all a ruse. I just can't figure out why you did it.
- Maxwell: Fascinating theory. Unprovable, but worth exploring. I suspect that, whoever was responsible for these attacks, might be curious about you, Supergirl. What is she made of? How does she do it?
- Supergirl: You were testing me.
- Maxwell: And what would these tests have shown us? The drone would measured your agility. The building explosion, your strength. The next bomb would have demonstrated your speed while also revealing you're not actually invincible. But the results of that last test are the most intriguing of all. You chose to save a hundred people on that train, instead of thousands at the airport. One might deduce that there was someone on that train that you cared about. And finding that person is the key to revealing who you really are... when you're not flying around wearing that "S".
- Supergirl: For the record, I care about everyone. You may have fooled this city, but I know you were behind this. And I'm watching you. This isn't over.
- Maxwell: Finally, something we can agree on. [Supergirl flies out the window] The fun is just beginning.
- Kara: Can you hack into hospital records?
- Winn: Easy-peasy, fresh and squeezy... It's not something a man would say.
- Alex: Kara risks her life to protect other people and she is a hero, and yet I do the same and I'm in trouble? That is perfect.
- Alex: Where are you?
- Kara: I'm a little busy.
- Alex: You said you would be here.
- Kara: And I will be. I'm just dealing with an escaped alien prisoner.
- Kara: Chocolate pecan pie is the best dessert in the galaxy, and as someone who's been to twelve different planets, I mean that literally.
- Cat: Aw Leslie, you and I got through you not supporting Hilary in 2008, we can get through this.
- Eliza Danvers: Kara was a little girl from another planet. She lost everything. I didn't know how to do anything but accept her. You are my daughter, Alex. I wanted you to be better than me, but that never meant I didn't love you. You have always been my Supergirl.
- Hank: I once told you, there are people out there who fear your cousin. It's not because he has god-like powers. It's because of what he might do to them if he ever lost his temper.
- Agent Donovan: I got $20 on the robot.
- Alex: Forty on the alien.
- Cat: But the real key Kiera, is that you need to figure out what's really bothering you. For example, I am so furious with my mother, so I took it out on you. And you are so mad at me, but... And this is the important bit, you weren't really mad at me.
- Kara: Actually, I kind of was.
- Cat: No. You were really mad, at something else. You need to find, find that anger behind the anger. And you need to figure out what is really making you mad.
- General Sam Lane: You let that thing get away. I thought you were on our side.
- Supergirl: I tried. It fought harder this time, harder. Faster. Like it's learned a thing or two from the last go.
- Lucy Lane: It's like it knew you'd choose to save those people. The tornado was just a diversion to get away. He used your humanity against you.
- Sam: And now more innocent humans could be in danger. If anything else happens, you and the D.E.O. will both be held accountable.
- Hank: That's enough, General. My team analyzed Red Tornado's covering. It's made out of a biosyntheic polymer which contains traces of lead. To suppress x-ray vision, right? The android wasn't meant to fight insurgents. It was designed to kill Kryptonians.
- Sam: You got Fort Rozz aliens locked up downstairs. Monsters. Abominations. Some of them have wings. Some have horns. And others spit acid. Do you know the difference between them and her? She's blonde.
- Hank: She saved you and your daughter, tonight. You don't owe fear and contempt. You owe her a thank you.
- Kara: Would you like me to call your mother a car?
- Cat: She can take her broom.
Human for a Day [1.07]
edit- Hank: I am not Hank Henshaw. He died the same night as your father. The D.E.O. had been pursuing an alien for months. Not one of Fort Rozz prisoners, but an innocent one that was stranded on this planet. With the help of your father, the D.E.O. tracked the alien to a remote location in Peru. Henshaw led the squadron sent to terminate him.
- Alex: My father would never have been part of that mission.
- Hank: You're right. Jeremiah Danvers was a good man. He realized the alien we were hunting was no threat. He was a refugee, like your sister. Sole survivor of a lost world. Your father tried to stop the mission, but Henshaw was obsessed. He finally trapped the alien was hunting for so long. So, Jeremiah made the ultimate sacrifice. He gave his life to save that alien. Your father died a hero.
- Alex: That alien... Is that you? But how are you him?
- Hank: I am a shape shifter. When Hank Henshaw died, I assumed his identity to reform the D.E.O. But I also made your father a promise, that I would take care of his daughter. I recruited you so that I would honor that promise and protect you as if you were my own child.
- Alex: If you're not Hank Henshaw, who are you?
- [Hank transforms into his Martian shape]
- J'onn J'onzz: I am the sole survivor of my planet. The Last Son of Mars. My name is J'onn J'onzz.
- Cat: You, Ker-rah? You never get sick. That's the best part about you.
- Kara: That's the best part?
- Cat: If I get sick, I will under perform. If I under perform, our stock prices will fall, thousands of people will lose their job, the S&P will take a hit and you will personally have triggered the next recession. Do you want to be the next Lehman Brothers?
- Kara: I guess I'll go home.
- Cat: Don't exhale on the way out.
- James: You lost your powers. Solar flare.
- Kara: I did not know we were calling it that.
- James: He does. Well, he likes to name them. You know, heat vision, freeze breath...
- Kara: He's such a nerd. I don't know, today, I'm less Girl of Steel and more Girl of Stucco.
- [after an earthquake hits National City]
- Kara: Alex, are you okay?
- Alex: I'm fine.
- Kara: Liar.
- Alex: Back at you.
- Kara: Arm's broken here. Which, by the way, a warning would have been nice about how much that hurts.
- Jemm: Bow your head when you approach me! I am Jemm, master of the Faceless Hunters! Conqueror of...
- Hank: Twelve worlds. Yeah, heard you the first 10 times. It's not getting any more impressive.
Hostile Takeover [1.08]
edit- Kara: Are you sure you want to do this?
- Cat: Well, like taxes, aging, and participating in Martha Stewart's annual Secret Santa, this is just something I have to do.
- Astra: Your mother always said you had the heart of a hero. I need for you to be a hero, Kara. It's time for us to be a family again.
- James: I understand that Kara is special, and not just because of the cape. She's the kind of girl worth risking it all for. Hey man, if I were you, I'd risk it.
- Non: You remember me, little girl?
- Supergirl: You're Non. Astra's husband.
- Non: To think that you're the last daughter of the once great House of El.
- Supergirl: You're gonna wish I'd died with the rest of them!
- Alex: Kara, this is war, and to win a war, sometimes the enemy has to die. But can you look me in the eye and tell me that you are prepared to kill?
- Kara: Superman doesn't kill.
- Alex: If that's your answer then you shouldn't fight her.
Blood Bonds [1.09]
edit- Kara: Ms. Grant, they were out of lattes, so here's a coffee.
- Cat: Hmm. And here you are, delivering it to me as a normal, boring person.
- Kara: Well, that's what I am. I'm very boring and really normal. So, um, I'll just get out of your hair.
- Cat: Why? Have a building to leap in a single bound?
- Kara: I stopped by that food truck you like.
- Alex: The one in Chicago? You are my favorite person.
- Supergirl: You know, you guys could have told me. I can keep a secret.
- Hank and Alex: No, you can't.
- Winn: If you go after Maxwell Lord like this, then you know what, you're just proving him right. That you are no different from Astra or Non.
- Kara: What if I'm not so different?
- Winn: You have to be, Kara. Because if you aren't, then we lose.
- Kara: Whenever I'm confused or overwhelmed I come in your office and you somehow sense it-like your superpower. I know I'm not going to be your assistant for the rest of my life, but I do know whatever I do next will be easier because of everything you taught me. And the truth is I need you now more than I ever have.
Childish Things [1.10]
edit- Kara: I know there's nothing anyone can say to make you feel better right now.
- Winn: Well, hey, you have a homicidal maniac in your family, too, so you know where I'm coming from.
- Winn: The day he set off a toy bomb and killed six people is the day I stopped being his son.
- Supergirl: You can feel like this all the time, you know. Free. Untethered. True to who you really are.
- Hank: The world needs Hank Henshaw more than it needs J'onn J'onzz.
- Hank: I have been J'onn J'onzz on Earth. I have tried it. I was hunted for 50 years. People I've loved have tried to kill me once they discovered who I really was.
- Alex: I'm sorry. But times have changed. Look at Supergirl, the world loves her...
- Hank: Your sister looks like a pretty blonde cheerleader. J'onn J'onzz looks like a monster. I will never be tolerated here on Earth. The more time I spend as Hank Henshaw, the less I have to face what I've lost. But when I change my state, shapeshift into someone new, call upon new powers, I get one step closer to becoming the Martian Manhunter forever.
- Cat: Now, look, I'm not immune to the allure of James Olsen wearing a shirt that is unbuttoned one too many. But a woman with brains who gives up everything for love inevitably finds herself staring into an existential abyss that men, babies and cardio bars simply cannot fill.
- Alex: So what do we do now?
- Hank: We don't do anything
- Alex: No. No. No. That's not happening. We are going to bring this thing in together.
- Hank: We are not bringing this in.
- Alex: What do you mean?
- Hank: You know exactly what I mean... I will find its lair. And when I do I will drop this human coat I wear and break its body in half and bury it in the dry sand.
- Adam Foster: I'm confused. Is it "Kira" or "Kara"?
- Kara: "Kira" to your mom, "Kara" to literally everyone else on the planet, and beyond.
- Supergirl: I'm not leaving you alone with that thing
- Hank: You have to. I'm done.
- Supergirl: Done? Done with what? It has Alex. We've got to stop it.
- Hank: This started because it wanted me dead- with my race gone if I'm all that's left. Let it have me.
- Supergirl: No! This murderer does not get to win. And you don't get to give up!
- Hank: It will save Alex.
- Supergirl: We don't get to choose. We fight!
- Supergirl: I ask myself everyday why my mother didn't crawl into that pod with me. Now I know she felt guilty. She felt responsible for what happened on Krypton. That dying must've seemed... honorable But dying is a lot easier than getting back up when the world has ended. You have to get up. You have to go on.
- Hank: My road is done. I'll help Alex and then join my people wherever they are.
- Hank: [after putting Kryptonite restraints on Supergirl] I'm sorry. But I can't let you stop me.
- Supergirl: J'onn. J'onn. J'onn. Listen to me. I lost everything - everyone. It makes a hole in your heart. But you can't fall into it. You have to fill it. You have to fight. Do not throw away who you are. If you do that thing wins. The last son of Mars dies even if you're still standing.
- Hank: Maxwell Lord has a god complex, but he's not an actual god.
- Alex: I sent a team to scan the area. No signs of extraterrestrial activity, so we can probably rule out an alien shapeshifter. Unless there's something you're not telling us.
- Hank: The skirt was surprisingly comfortable, but no.
- Supergirl: She's as strong as me. She flies like me, she fights like me, except for that the fact that she talks like Cookie Monster, she is exactly like me.
- Alex: He all but admitted it. He took all those girls. All seven. Even the Bizarro you.
- Hank: Is that what we're calling it?
- Supergirl: Another Catco trademark.
- Hank: What the hell do you think you're doing, Alex?
- Alex: I have no choice, Hank. He's had us under surveillance. He knows about the D.E.O., he knows about Kara.
- Hank: I don't care if he's got the nuclear codes and his finger's on the button. That is not some anonymous alien you've brought in. That is Maxwell Lord, head of a multi-billion dollar organization. Time magazine's ranking person of the year. Everybody's gonna be looking for this guy.
- Alex: They won't find him.
- Hank: You're compromising the security of this entire operation.
- Alex: And he is compromising the security of my family. Guess which one I care about more. We are all willing to do a lot of things to protect our secrets, Hank. I would think you'd understand that better than anyone.
- Hank: What the hell are these guys doing here?
- James: Where Supergirl goes, we go.
- Hank: This is a top secret facility Mr. Olsen, you think I'm going to let the media waltz in here?
- Winn: Actually, I'm in IT, so definitely not worth shooting.
- Alex: I used to resent her for coming into my home. For following me around at school. Some strange girl who didn't know how to fit in. For embarrassing me in front of my friends. But all Kara wanted was a family. And that's what she is to me. She is my sister.
- Alex: I know Director Henshaw. If he thinks I'm in trouble when I'm plugged into that thing, he's going to pull me out, whether I've saved Kara or not. I need you to stop him. I either come back with my sister, or I don't come back at all.
- Alex: [to Supergirl] I can't promise you a life without pain and loss because pain is a part of life. It's what makes us who we are. It is what makes you a hero!
- [Alex killed Astra, but Hank took the fall for it]
- Alex: Astra may have been Kara's enemy on the battlefield, but she was also family. She's taking it hard.
- Hank: Yeah, I knew she would.
- Alex: She never stopped believing Astra could be saved.
- Hank: That's the difference between soldiers and heroes.
- Alex: Sir, why did you lie to Kara?
- Hank: Because you're Supergirl's hero. And I don't want her to see you as anything but.
- Master Jailer: You waisted your ammo.
- Alex: No I didn't! Because here comes the sun.
- Maxwell: Without me, you'd be dead!
- Supergirl: Without you, the world is a better place!
- Siobhan Smythe: Kara! Just wanted you to know I did all your work for you while you were gone. I don't think Cat even noticed a difference.
- Non: She would have wanted you here. It is our custom for a surviving female to lead the rites. Do you remember the Prayer for the Dead?
- Supergirl: You have been the sun of our lives. Our prayers will be the sun that lights your way on the journey home. We will remember you in every dawn. And await the night we join you in the sky. Rao's will be done.
- Alex: If you don't have better angels, and I suspect you don't. You should know, we have a mass the size of this room documenting your crimes. Ready for immediate release to law enforcement. You tell on us. We tell on you.
- Maxwell: Mutually assured destruction. You make me nostalgic for the Cold War, Alex.
- Alex: Das vedanya.
- Maxwell: Brrr.
- Winn: You realize I'm learning an alien coding language in the same amount of time it takes to watch an episode of Dr. Who, right?…That's like, that's like really fast.
- Cat: Toyman, Jr., you're the computer expert. Fix this.
- Winn: I definitely liked it better when she did not know who I was.
- Winn: How's it, how's it going Siobhan?
- Siobhan: I'm sorry, I have difficulty making conversation with men under 6ft. tall.
- Siobhan: Ms. Grant, this came for you via private courier, I've been keeping it safe from prying eyes.
- Cat: Why didn't you open it? It could be anthrax?
- James: Lucy. Please remember I would never try and hurt you.
- Lucy: Then how do you keep managing to do it?
- Cat: Citizens of national city this Cat Grant live from CatCo plaza. As you all know I have been Supergirl's most outspoken champion, so you can imagine how difficult it is for me to tell you, that I and CatCo can no longer stand behind Supergirl. I made you trust her. I gave you my word that she was safe: a friend. I was wrong. Supergirl has changed. She is unstable and extremely dangerous. She threw me off of a building last night and threatened my life. Who knows what else she is capable of? It's not easy being let down by our idols. Having someone who embodies our heroic ideals helps us believe that we can be heroes, too. Sometimes, heroes fall. So, please, for your own safety, stay away from Supergirl.
- Winn: What, how- That's Cat's elevator.
- Kara: It is absolutely ridiculous for her to have her own personal elevator. Plus, horrible for the environment.
- Winn: You are literally impervious to bullets, and I'm worried for your safety right now.
- Cat: God knows, I hate a generic sports metaphor, but that interview was a touchdown. A home run. Whatever you call it when you do something good in hockey.
- K'hund: Your mother-
- Supergirl: Sentenced you to Fort Ross. Blah blah, ruined your life, I've heard the story. You wanna fight about it?
- Maxwell: And tonight she threw Cat Grant off her building.
- Winn: She killed Ms. Grant!?
- Kara: When you are an alien, you are willing to sacrifice anything, everything, betray your fundamental instincts just to fit in. To belong somewhere, to find your place in the world.
- Alex: I have worked for that man for the last two years, He has never endangered this planet, he has protected it.
- James Harper: Two years? This alien is over 300 years old. Two years is like a coffee break to him.
- Jeremiah Danvers: I know you were only trying to help. But the world already has a Superman. All you need to be is Kara Danvers.
- Siobhan: Seriously. I have too much self-esteem to kill myself. Killing someone else on the other hand...
- Winn: I'm sorry, but what did you expect me to do?!
- Siobhan: I don't know! Not rat me out to freaking Cat Grant!
- Supergirl: What am I gonna do without you?
- Alex: You don't need me. You never have.
- Supergirl: Yeah well you still took care of me anyway.
Worlds Finest [1.18]
edit- [Barry Allen is explaining to the others about the multiverse and how he arrived.]
- Barry Allen: [drawing circles on a whiteboard] All right. So imagine there are multiple versions of Earth. One where, uh... the Nazis won World War II , one where Kennedy was never assassinated...
- Winn: [raising a hand like he's in a classroom] Okay, one where all of us are evil.
- Barry: Been there. It sucks. So all of these Earths occupy the same place in space, but they vibrate at a different frequency, so they can't see one another.
- Winn: Yeah, yeah, but it's like, if you can go fast enough, then it's possible to open, like, a breach and then travel between worlds.
- Barry: Yeah.
- James: But how could you travel that fast?
- Barry: [amused] Uh, well, um...
- [Barry races out of the room at super-speed, then returns seconds later, giving each of them an ice cream cone.]
- Kara: [overjoyed] Yeess!!
- Barry: Yeah. So, um... I was struck by lightning the same night a particle accelerator exploded, and I became a... superhero.
- [Kara giggles, impressed and a little smitten.]
- James: So, so, so... y-you're a superhero, too.
- Barry: Mmm-hmm.
- James: [subdued] Tha-that's cool, I guess.
- Cat: [surveying Kara, Barry, James and Winn, who are standing before her] All four of you standing there doing nothing. You look like the attractive yet non-threatening, racially diverse cast of a CW show.
- Barry: What's the plan?
- Kara: Catch the bad girl. Bring her back here so she can't hurt anyone. Eighty-five percent chance of punching.
- Kara: When I was helping people as Supergirl, I was... I was so happy. And now that the people don't want me to help them, I feel lost. And I'm in such a hurry to prove myself again, I'm making stupid mistakes, like today.
- Barry: This is going to sound ironic coming from me, but you need to slow down. Just keep doing your good work. Don't worry about the rest. The public will forgive you, I promise.
- Kara: How can you be so sure?
- Barry: 'Cause the same thing happened to me.
- Kara: Really?
- Barry: Mm-hmm.
- Kara: So what finally fixed things?
- Barry: Time.
- Cat: Tell Mr. Allen to have a good time zipping around in his red outfit.
- Kara: Wait, you knew he was the Flash?
- Cat: Oh, please. Barry shows up, the Flash shows up, his insistence on that silly name, and he was so unfailingly charming and nice that he had to be either a superhero or a Mormon. Kira, I can spot the extraordinary pretending to be a nobody in my midst just like that! [snaps her fingers right in front of Kara's face.]
- Cat: Kira, call Harrison Ford and tell him that I'm flattered, but once and for all, I do not date older men. Especially when they're married.
- Cat: Ah, you do have a cell phone? Can I get that number, please?
- Supergirl: It's Superman.
- Cat: Oh, can I get his number as well?
- Eliza: So, Mars... I have to ask, underneath it all, are you a little green man?
- Hank: I'm a big green man, actually.
- Eliza: Ha! And how are you able to change form? Is it an enzyme or some other chemical catalyst your body secretes that allows you to reorganize your DNA? And how do you adjust for the change in body density? How does your respiratory system process the increased oxygen and nitrogen present in our air that...
- [Hank laughs]
- Eliza: What? What is so funny?
- Hank: Like mother, like daughter.
- Supergirl: This doesn't look like victory to me. And all you doing is betraying her. I was with Astra in her final moments. We forgave each other, we paid respect to our blood bonds. She didn't want this.
- Non: Of course she did. It's what everyone wants, is it not? Peace on Earth. Goodwill towards men.
- Cat: It's a lot less like Christmas out there and more like Dawn of the Dead.
- Maxwell: So, what's your plan?
- Supergirl: Hope.
- Maxwell: You know what? I'm gonna go with the plan that has the bomb to kill the bad guys.
- Supergirl: No bomb. No one dies.
- Maxwell: You think I wanna do this? It's the only way to win.
- Supergirl: What? What are we winning? Causing more chaos? More destruction? More lives lost? You hated me for months, because you thought I'd use my power indiscriminately, kill people with no regard for their lives. That is exactly the choice you're making with this bomb.That is exactly the choice you're making with this bomb.
- Cat: Please tell me you've had enough analysis to know that she's right.
- Supergirl: You were afraid of me. Now you're afraid of Non. I understand that fear. But we cannot let it drive our actions. Make another choice that honors your parents. And mine.
Better Angels [1.20]
edit- Supergirl: People of National City, this is Supergirl, and... I hope you can hear me. We have been attacked. Mothers and fathers, friends and neighbors, children, everyone, suddenly stopped by a force of evil as great as this world has ever known. Your attacker has sought to take your free will. Your individuality. Your spirit, everything that makes you who you are. When facing an attack like this, it's easy to feel hopeless. We retreat, we lose our strength, we lose ourselves. I know. I lost everything when I was young. When I first landed on this planet, I was sad and alone. But I found out that there is so much love in this world, out there for the taking. And you, the people of National City, you helped me. You let me be who I'm meant to be. You gave me back to myself. You made me stronger than I ever thought possible, and I love you for that. Now, in each and every one of you, there is a light, a spirit that cannot be snuffed out. That won't give up. I need your help again. I need you to hope. Hope... that you will remember that you can all be heroes. Hope... that when faced with an enemy determined to destroy your spirit, you will fight back and thrive. Hope... that those who once may have shunned you will, in a moment of crisis, come to your aid. Hope... that you will see again the faces of those you love. And perhaps even those you've lost.
- James: Well, I'm just happy that you're safe and the three of us are back together.
- Kara: Me, too.
- James: But I think we should talk about that thing that happened, uh... right before Myriad struck.
- Kara: The thing.
- James: Yeah. The thing thing.
- Kara: [realizing] The thing.
- James: Hmm.
- Winn: [understanding] Oh, this thing has nothing to do with me. All good. I got other things. [leaves]
- Supergirl: I just... we both know what I'm up against, and I will save the Earth, I promise you that. I just don't know if I'll make it out alive. I didn't say the things that needed to be said when I left Krypton, and I wanted to make sure I said them now - just in case.
- Hank: I was exactly where you are, Kara. And when I was, you told me to never give up.
- Supergirl: I'm not giving up. But my mother didn't send me to Earth to fall in love with a human, have children, live in a house with a white picket fence. She sent me here to protect Kal-El. And now I will use my powers to protect the Earth. And if I die achieving that, I'm at peace with it. I'll join my mother. We'll be together in Rao's light.
- [Kara receives a text message from her cousin on her computer.]
- Clark: My hero.
- Kara: Clarkǃ OMGǃ How are you feeling?
- Clark: Oooǃ Is this what a hangover feels like?
- Kara: You're asking the wrong girl.
- Clark: Clearly you're made of much stronger stuff.
- Kara: Only just figured that out?
- Clark: Seriously. You saved the world, Kara. I couldn't be prouder.
- [Cat has just promoted Kara and given her a new office.]
- Cat: This is a step up for you, Kira. This is your "end-of-Working Girl-moment." And if you take advantage of it, I really believe that you can change the world. [turns and starts to leave]
- Kara: Miss Grant? [Cat turns around.] The end of Working Girl always makes me cry.
- Cat: Oh. Me, too. [makes a deep dramatic sigh] If you work hard, there might be a window in your future... Kara.
Season 2
editWhen I was a child, my planet Krypton was dying. I was sent to Earth to protect my cousin. But my pod got knocked off-course and by the time I got here, my cousin had already grown up and become... Superman. I hid who I really was until one day when an accident forced me to reveal myself to the world. To most people, I'm a reporter at CatCo Worldwide Media. But in secret, I work with my adoptive sister for the D.E.O. to protect my city from alien life and anyone else that means to cause it harm. I am Supergirl.
- Supergirl: Where are we?
- Hank: The Department of Extranormal Operations.
- Supergirl: Wait. Wait, wait, wait. This has always been here? With the glass and the views and... and you made me fly into that cave every day?
- Hank: D.E.O. has several facilities, Kara
- Supergirl: A bat bit me in the last one.
- Hank: Whiner.
- Alex: Hey, sis.
- Supergirl: You knew about this place, too?
- Alex: Yeah. It's, like, a block from my apartment. It's kinda like the old place. Maybe better.
- [Supergirl and Superman have just saved a space shuttle.]
- Supergirl: That was awesome! I mean, that was terrible, but it was awesome. We've never saved anything together.
- Superman: I know.
- Supergirl: I've dreamt of this moment. The two of us teaming up.
- Superman: [chuckling] Me, too.
- [A family on bicycles stops near them.]
- Supergirl: I usually say "Hi".
- Superman: Me, too.
- Girl: Way to go, Supergirl.
- Father: That's Superman.
- Supergirl: [aside to the girl] I used to change his diapers.
- Girl: No way!
- Superman: [through a forced smile] Um, not exactly sure you have to tell them that.
- Supergirl: [amused] No, I think I, I really do.
- Superman: Okay.
- Kara: I love being Supergirl, that part of my life is clear. But the rest of it....
- Clark: You mean Jimmy?
- Kara: How'd you know that?
- Clark: It's super-telepathy. It's a power you'll get someday.
- Kara: Really?
- Clark: No. Jimmy and I are friends. We talk.
- Hank: People think we should talk.
- Superman: What's there to talk about? You keep kryptonite here, J'onn. It could kill me, it could kill Kara.
- Hank: I would never let it be used like that.
- Superman: I know you wouldn't. But what happens when you're not in charge any more? What happens if you get an order from a superior, the President herself? As long as you have kryptonite here, I can't be a part of what you do.
- Kara: Okay. Uh... I made my decision.
- Cat: [consults her smart phone] Forty-three minutes before the deadline. This better be good.
- Kara: [deep breath] I want to be a reporter. I can't believe I didn't see it before. Being a reporter's about connecting with people, it's about finding hidden truths and sharing it with the world. It's about service. And telling the stories that need to be told in order to make the world a better and more comprehensible place. And it's going to make me the best version of myself as it will definitely push me out of my comfort zone. This is it for me, this is my calling.
- Cat: Oh, watching Clark Kent walk away is like trencendental meditation. All of your worries, all of your concerns in life, they just [sighs] fall away.
- Project Cadmus: [broadcasted mission statement] People of National City, the Earth has been stolen from us. The enemy has come in the guise of heroes. They say they come in peace, to protect us from ourselves. But how long will it be before these gods decide to rule instead of serve? We are the antidote to their poison. We are the scientists who will show them what humans are capable of. Those who have sided with the invaders will not be spared. You cannot stop us. We are everywhere. We are Cadmus.
- Snapper Carr: You don't get a chair, Ponytail.
- Kara: That's fine. I like action better anyway. I can pound the pavement.
- Snapper: You don't get a chair 'cause you don't work here.
- Kara: But that's not your call. Miss Grant hired me.
- Snapper: I don't care what Cat says. My office, my hires.
- Kara: But this is the job I chose.
- Snapper: Oh, you chose it. Well, you didn't earn it. You don't just become a reporter. This isn't a Facebook status update. You're a reporter because you went to journalism school or because you walked the beat. Either way, journals live to tell stories. To get to the truth. To get their hands dirty.
- Kara: I'll admit I have a lot to learn, but if you just give me an assignment --
- Snapper: No assignment. No job. Now get your entitled ass out of my office before I channel my last divorce and break you emotionally.
- [Superman and Hank arrive at the Fortress of Solitude. Hanks sees statues of Superman's parents.]
- Hank: Your parents?
- Superman: Yes.
- Hank: [in Kryptonian] They have not left you, even in the face of death.
- Superman: You speak Kryptonian.
- Hank: Both men without a home, Kal. If we don't preserve each other's history, who will?
- Superman: Can't have it both ways, J'onn. Can't offer friendship with one hand and kryptonite with the other.
- Hank: I have to.
- Superman: Why?
- Hank: Because Mars is a crypt. Because angry gods burned our young and we were helpless to stop them. Because I will not be caught unprepared again. Hate me if you want. It is what it is.
- Superman: I don't hate you, J'onn. I just don't trust you. Because you don't trust me. We should have been allies. Is kryptonite really worth us being alone in this fight?
- Alex: Here we are. Once again doing everything we can to help Kara, to keep her safe. Do you know the... the last time I went on a date? [whispers] Two years ago. You date more often than I do.
- Winn: Rude. You ever spend time inside a foster home?
- Alex: No.
- Winn: Yeah, well, I have. After my father went to prison. And I gotta say, it is nothing but being told how grateful you should be that someone is taking care of you. Dude, that's not family. Family is not about scorekeeping or who did more. It's just about showing up. So just chill with the attitude, okay?
Welcome to Earth [2.3]
edit- Supergirl: It's amazing. An Executive Order allowing aliens on Earth to come out of the shadows and live as full citizens. She's making history.
- Hank: Not in my book. I think she's making a big mistake.
- Supergirl: How can you, of all people, say that?
- Hank: 'Cause it's been my hard experience that humans and aliens don't mix.
- Supergirl: What about you and me?
- Hank: What about us? We can look like them, we blend in. A lot of aliens can't. And people in this world don't have much tolerance for others who look different. I say that as an alien and someone who's worn the face of a black man for fifteen years.
- Alex: I know. I know what you're gonna say. I should have waited for you.
- Supergirl: No. I was gonna say "You should have waited for me, dummy." What if he'd actually been there? What would you have done?
- Alex: My job.
- Supergirl: [sighs] Make smarter choices next time. [walks off]
- Alex: Yes, ma'am.
- Winn: Hey, how's your article coming?
- Kara: Awful.
- Winn: Oh, uh, there's... there's no "k" in "diabolical".
- Madam President: My fellow Americans. Over a century ago, this nation erected a monument in New York Harbor. A Statue of Liberty. That statue looked down upon Ellis Island where thousands of immigrants came to seek refuge from a home country that didn't want them, that wouldn't have them. But America took them in. That is our story! The American people today stand as one with history. No longer will our alien visitors be strangers. Committed to the shadows, forced to the fringes of a hostile and unwelcoming world. They will be granted the full rights and privileges of American citizens. The Statue of Liberty will stand for aliens, too.
- Madam President: And a very personal "Thank you" to both of you.
- Supergirl: [flustered] It was an honor, Madame President, it was nothing. And I still can't believe I got to see Air Force One.
- Madam President: If you think that's cool, you ought to see my other jet. [winks]
- Mon-El: So what do you guys do for fun around here? You drink, or dance, or... Oh, hey, do they play garrata here?
- Alex: What's "garatta"?
- Supergirl: It's like soccer. With dragons.
- Winn: No. Not that. Uh, we have... PlayStation...
- Mon-El: Great. So when do we get outta here and do that... that thing you just said?
- Snapper: You're supposed to be at the sanitation department, getting figures on pelican deaths at the trash dump.
- Kara: I'm so excited about that, but I just overheard a report about a murdered alien on my NCPD scanner. They're calling it "alien on alien violence."
- Snapper: An alien got killed. An alien did it. Where's the story?
- Kara: I... I just told you the story.
- Snapper: Really? So you got an actual NCPD source to speak on the record? Did you talk to the victim's family? Set up an interview with the DA's office to see if and when charges will be filed? Where's the medical examiner's report? Did you research economic and demographic indicators of vice in context of human-alien race relations?
- Kara: All very good questions... Uh...
- Snapper: You didn't give me a story, you gave me a half-baked idea. Go bake it fully, then I'll talk to you. [Kara shakes her head exasperatedly] Go! Bake, bake, bake!
- Hank: The Bond is the traditional Martian way of communicating. We link minds. Share dreams, emotions... memories. We kept no secrets from one another. Imagine. A world without ego and selfishness. Without... lies.
- Supergirl: It sounds beautiful.
- [Alex and Sawyer are chasing down Roulette]
- Alex: Hey, stop! Back up!
- [the aliens who fight for Roulette stand in a protective ring around her]
- Roulette: They know who really looks out for them.
- Supergirl: Stand down! Everybody stand down! Things are bad I know, but fighting amongst each other, that's what they want us to do. Other aliens are not the enemy, [points at Roulette] she is! And the more we fight each other, the more we distract each other from the real problems: Cadmus, people like Roulette. They say we are dangerous, that's what they want everyone to believe. Don't let them be right about us.
- [The aliens close on Roulette and block her, allowing Sawyer to arrest her]
- Mon-El: I heard you took out Draaga.
- Supergirl: Yeah. Thanks for the tip.
- Mon-El: Yeah, I thought it would be fun to have his powers.
- Supergirl: It can be. It will be. I'm going to teach you how.
- Mon-El: I got the impression you didn't want to spend time with me.
- Supergirl: Well, you're right, I didn't. But I asked the D.E.O. to release you into my custody.
- Mon-El: Really? Why?
- Supergirl: I wasn't sent to planet Earth to be a hero. I was sent to protect my cousin. To teach him and keep him safe. And I never got to fulfill that purpose. So, in a weird way, helping you... it gives me another chance to do that.
- Kara: Eve, have you met our new intern?
- [Mon-El hands Eve a coffee]
- Eve Teschmacher: Thank you so much!
- Mon-El: Sure.
- Eve: What's your name?
- Mon-El: Mike. Number 45800...
- Kara: [cutting him off] No, Mike, you don't need to give her your social security number.
- Mon-El: So, I memorized that fake ID for nothing?
- Kara: You mean your real ID?
- [Kara hears with her superhearing sex moans]
- Eve: Do you have protection?
- Mon-El: Do you mean like a sword?
- Kara: Ewww, God, get it out of my ears!
- [Winn walks in as James is bandaging his ribs]
- Winn: I thought male corsets went out of style in the late 1800's.
- James: Nah, I was just, um... I was shooting some hoops last night and hurt some ribs.
- Winn: [touches him in the ribs] You're a terrible liar, Olsen. So I hacked into this security footage taken at the Federal Reserve that got attacked last night. The same place I told you about yesterday. [shows James his image from the footage] Great disguise by the way. What were you thinking?
- James: You wouldn't understand.
- Winn: Well, then, enlighten me! Because all I see here is a crazy dude with a baseball bat and a ski mask and a death wish.
- James: My whole life, I have been a sidekick. I have hidden behind my camera. All my best friends wear capes and they're heroes and they save people, and I want to do something good for the world, and I feel like I've waited too long already. Winn, you found the work you're supposed to do at the D.E.O. I haven't, not here. But I feel like this is it.
- Winn: I hate to break it to you, dude, but you don't have superpowers.
- James: I know! But I can do this. We can do this.
- Winn: I'm sorry, "we"?
- James: Yes, "we". I mean, I have a black belt and you're right, I don't have powers. You can make me a suit, you can build me a weapon, and together we can level the playing field. C'mon.
- Winn: No, no, no, I can't do it.
- James: You helped Kara!
- Winn: There's a difference! She can fly, you're just tall.
- James: You know, watching my dad's camera get destroyed reminded me of something. He gave his life protecting this country, and if I do this, I can honor him.
- Winn: Or you can end up just like him.
- James: Winn, I'm gonna continue being that crazy guy with the baseball bat and the ski mask... with or without you.
- Winn: James, guys like us, we are here to give people information, right? To fight with knowledge. There is no shame in that man! You gotta think this, through. You're gonna get yourself killed.
- Alex: When you first arrived at our house, I thought "Finally, I have a sister".
- Kara: An alien sister.
- Alex: Even better. But I still wanted you to be just like me, to do everything I did. So I dragged you out to science fairs.
- Kara: Those were so boring.
- Alex: Made you watch scary movies.
- Kara: What do you have against a good old romantic comedy?
- Alex: Forced you to listen to the music that I liked.
- Kara: Yeah, your punk rock phase was very strange.
- Alex: But, finally, I let it go, let you do your own thing, find your own hobbies, listen to your own weird music.
- Kara: Weird? NSYNC, first of all, is not weird, and second of all, they are amazing.
- Alex: Mon-El is not you, just like you're not me. So what works for you might not work for him. You know, people just have to... we have to figure out what works for them, know who they are inside, what they're meant to be.
- Kara: So you're saying the job and sweater and the glasses are a bit too much?
- Alex: Not everyone can rock argyle like you do.
- [Both Kara Danvers and Supergirl have been invited to the gala]
- Winn: Okay, so the moan particle detector will let us know if there are any weapons within a hundred feet.
- Kara: Are you sure?
- Winn: Have I ever been wrong before? [Kara gives him a pointed look] Okay, this time I am sure.
- Kara: I see Lena. Commence Operation Doubtfire.
- Alex: Hey.
- Kara: [drunkenly] Hey... Hey, you look like my sister.
- Alex: Are you slurring your words?
- Kara: Am I? [slowly] Cho-co-late. Cho-co-late.
- Alex: Wow, Kara Danvers drunk. That... that's a first. Hey... wow... hey, have you seen– [looks around and sees Maggie at the pool table] You know... I'm driving you home.
- Kara: I'm not flying. That's for sure.
- Maggie Sawyer: How are you doing with all that? [referring to Alex coming out]
- Alex: I just... I don't know what to do now. I mean, I'm almost 30, and I feel like a kid again.
- Maggie: Well, everyone's experience is different. I can only tell you what I did.
- Alex: Which was what?
- Maggie: I came out to my family.
- Alex: How did they take it?
- Maggie: Well, um, my dad isn't exactly known for his open-mindedness, but he was pretty good. And so was my mum.
- Alex: Maybe it's just a phase? You know, maybe it isn't real?
- Maggie: No, it's real. You're real, and you deserve to have a real, full, happy life. Okay? Tell your family. This is the biggest thing that's ever happened to you, and you shouldn't have to do it alone.
- Alex: I have you.
- Maggie: Yeah, you do. And I'm good for a drink when you come out.
- Alex: You promise?
- Maggie: Cross my heart.
- Winn: So what, are you out of your mind? Like, what's going on?
- James: Are you? Kara almost died, Winn!
- Winn: You think that I don't know that? I– get out of here.
- James: Look, I'm sorry, okay? I know I don't hold the copyright on caring for Kara, but we're out of time, man! I need this suit now!
- Winn: When it's ready, I will let you know.
- James: NO! Now! Winn.
- Winn: Are you serious? No, no. I'm not taking orders from you.
- James: I'm–
- Winn: Dude, I'm not your assistant, I'm not the IT guy. I'm the guy who knows what he's talking about!
- James: I know.
- Winn: In fact, I'm better at this kind of stuff than anyone else you'll ever meet! And until I finish making it all fancy, it's just gonna be a glorified Halloween costume. So when I tell you the suit is not ready, that means if you go out there right now, you're gonna die. You will die. And then what? You– you're not gonna be helping anyone.
- Alex: You've been weird ever since I told you.
- Kara: I don't mean to be.
- Alex: Kara, I know when you're sad, or when you're disappointed. I don't know what I would do if you were disappointed in me.
- Kara: I would never be disappointed in you, but you said you didn't want to talk about it anymore.
- Alex: Well, I do. If... if you're not okay with it...
- Kara: I'm SO okay with it! Sit down. Alex, come and talk with me. [Alex sits] I think I owe you an apology.
- Alex: For what?
- Kara: For not creating an environment where you felt that you could talk about this with me. All those years we spent together growing up, the endless nights talking and sharing, now I realize that they were all about me and my secret. There's never been room for you, and that's my fault. And I'm so sorry.
- Alex: You didn't do anything wrong.
- Kara: And I know... I know that this is not the same at all, but I do know how it feels to keep a part of yourself shut off, to keep it inside. And I know how lonely that can make you feel. But Alex, you are not alone.
- Alex: I can't do this without you.
- Kara: You don't have to. So what about Maggie? What's she like?
- Alex: I... I just like her so much. You know, she's smart and she's tough and she's just beautiful. She's so beautiful.
- Kara: So are you.
- [The Danvers sisters hug, Alex gets a message on her phone]
- Alex: D.E.O.'s reporting an alien attacking civilians in an alleyway downtown.
- Kara: I'll go get the alien. You get the girl.
- James: I better suit-up.
- Winn: Hey, before you open it, I need you to make sure you are sure, alright? This will be the end of James Olsen. Full stop. You do this, you are someone else. There's a cost. Are you sure?
- James: I have been ready to do this since the day I found out the truth about Clark Kent. This is who I am. I can't hide behind my camera anymore. If there's a cost, I'll pay it.
- Winn: That's a pretty good answer.
The Darkest Place [2.7]
edit- Winn: You know, for a place that caters to aliens, they have some freaking good chicken wings.
- Kara: How do you know that's chicken?
- Maggie: C'mon Alex, we're friends.
- Alex: No, Maggie, we're not friends.
- Maggie: Umm, okay, I'm lost. What happened?
- Alex: We hung out, we got close. Then you called me out for liking you, and then I had the guts to admit "yes, it's true." And you told me that my feelings were real and that I deserve to be happy. And so I thought you meant that I deserve to be happy with you.
- Maggie: Alex, I–
- Alex: No, I'm not done. Because then you convinced me to come out to my sister, and I did. Because I was sure of one thing, and that was my feelings for you. Initially I was terrified, but ultimately I was proud to come out. Because it wasn't just some concept, it was about my feelings for this amazing woman. But now, I don't feel liberated or like I'm on some great journey. All I feel is pain because you don't want me.
- Mon-El: [imprisoned in a cell] If you would just tell me why I'm here, I promise it'll be a good conversation starter. Okay, I give up, what's your favorite baseball team? It's the one with the hoop and the tall guys bouncing the balls, right? Oh, courtship ring! You know, I've just learned that there is a longstanding mating ritual here, where if you like it, you should've put a ring on it. Clearly you've been successful in this arena, so... But from the looks of you, she can't be that pretty... like what do you call ugly women on this planet? Is it cats? No, dogs.
- Lillian Luthor: Supergirl. I don't believe we've been introduced.
- Supergirl: I've seen you before, in Lena Luthor's office. What were you doing there?
- Lillian: I might ask you the same. I don't like the idea of you around my daughter.
- Supergirl: You're Lillian Luthor. Lex and Lena's mother.
- Lillian: I'm a lot of things. A doctor, a patriot, a mother...
- Supergirl: A liar, a kidnapper, a killer. Does Lena know about Cadmus? Does she know who her mother really is?
- Lillian: And what are you to my daughter?
- Supergirl: I'm a friend.
- Lillian: I've heard that before. Years ago, Superman came to my son, Lex, and promised him the world. A new dawn for mankind. Lex believed him, poor thing. And then he watched as your kinsman infected this country with his propaganda, as his power became unchecked. And when Lex tried to take that power back, Superman convinced the world Lex was evil. My darling boy. My genius son. An actual superman, behind bars for life. Because you and your kind will stop at nothing to poison Earth.
- Supergirl: You're out of your mind.
- Lillian: We'll agree to disagree.
- Supergirl: So, what am I doing here?
- Lillian: I need something from you. I need you to be human for a little while. I know from your fight with Red Tornado when you expel enough of your heat vision, you deplete the solar radiation in your cells, leaving you as helpless as any mere mortal. I designed this helmet to absorb the radiation.
- Supergirl: You want me to solar flare? That's never gonna happen.
- Lillian: I can't hurt you. But I can hurt him. [shoots Mon-El in his leg]
- Supergirl: No! Mon-El!
- Lillian: Now we've been studying your friend. He's powerful, but has a very bad lead allergy. Say you'll do it and I'll let him live. Or I can just put one in his heart right now.
- Maggie: I really need to talk to you. And if you just give me two minutes of your time I promise I'll be out of your hair.
- Alex: Two minutes.
- Maggie: I heard everything you said. I get it. And if you never wanna talk to me again, I'll respect that, I'll disappear. But I don't meet many people that I care about, and I care about you a lot. You've become really important to me, and umm I hope that one day you and I can be friends. Because I don't want to imagine my life without you in it.
- Alex: [goes back into the apartment] Pool, tomorrow night.
- Maggie: Wouldn't miss it.
- Eliza: [comes to Alex who is working on the computer] So, what is it?
- Alex: I've got the mainframe breaking down the virus on a molecular level.
- Eliza: No, I mean I know you've been trying to tell me something.
- Alex: Oh, no. No. [collects herself] How?
- Eliza: Keeping a secret disagrees with you, sweetie.
- Alex: This isn't like that, Mom.
- Eliza: Does it have anything to do with Maggie? You mention her a lot. Oh, my beautiful Alexandra, why is it so hard for you to tell me?
- Alex: I feel like I'm... letting you down. Somehow.
- Eliza: Why would your being gay ever let me down?
- Alex: You always wanted me to have a regular life.
- Eliza: Alex, look at the life our family has led. Look at me, look at your sister. I don't think you believed that I ever expected you to have a regular life. You were always gonna be different, Alex, because you were always exceptional, and I love you however you are. Come here! [hugs Alex]
- J'onn: [joins Kara on the balcony] I like this view much better than the stalactites of our last office. Here, the lives we are charged to protect are always in view.
- Kara: Kind of reminds me of the view from my room on Krypton. I could see the whole city from that window. All the lights, pods zooming by. But then again, I guess I didn't truly see anything. All my life, I thought my parents were the good guys. And now the more I learn, the more I see things, how they really are. And more... that I'm ashamed to be their daughter.
- J'onn: Kara, your parents tried to protect the planet, they tried to save lives.
- Kara: I'm sure Lex and Lillian Luthor thought their intentions were good, too. Is this their legacy? Death and destruction across the universe?
- J'onn: Your parents' legacy is not death and destruction, Kara Zor-El. It's you.
- [Supergirl walks in through the door to the balcony]
- Lena Luthor: [smiling] You know, that door's not really an entrance.... You know, actually, I just wanted to thank you for earlier on. Not only did you save the lives of countless numbers of my employees, but mine as well.
- Supergirl: Now I need your help.
- Lena: Anything.
- Supergirl: I need help finding your mother.
- Lena: My mother?
- Supergirl: Your mother is behind Cadmus. She's their leader.
- Lena: You're lying.
- Supergirl: I'm not. She kidnapped me, and now she possesses a virus that she could wipe out the entire alien population in National City. I need you to help me find her, so that she doesn't hurt anymore innocent people.
- Lena: You know, I thought you were different. You wear that symbol on your chest and everyone thinks you're good. How many times did your cousin put on that high-and-mighty costume and come after Lex? My mother is no saint, but you come in her and accuse her of being the Devil incarnate? How long before you come after me?
- Supergirl: I know what it's like to be disillusioned by our parents. But I'm a pretty good judge of character. And you are not like your mother. She is cold and dangerous. And you are too good and too smart to follow in her path. Be your own hero.
- Lena: You can leave the same way you came in.
- Maggie: [arrives at Alex's apartment with a pizza] Hey. Hungry?
- Alex: Yes. Come in, please. Ignore the pajamas.
- Maggie: No, they're cute.
- Alex: It's late. You got a case or something? Oh God, I could really use a good old-fashioned murder right now.
- Maggie: I didn't come here for work. I just really needed to see you and talk to you.
- Alex: Is everything okay?
- Maggie: Umm... Well, here's the thing: I– I almost died.
- Alex: Uh... Yeah, no I would not have let that happen.
- Maggie: I know that, but um... It got me thinking that I– I was so stupid. I thought that, and I guess it was kinda right, that you came out for me, and that scared me. Umm.. but umm... Life is too short, and we should be who we are, and we should kiss the girls that we want to kiss. And I really just... I– I want to kiss you. [kisses Alex]
- [Barry and Cisco appear through a dimensional breach in Kara's apartment.]
- Cisco Ramon: This better be the right place. 'Cause if this isn't the right place, someone's about to be real confused.
- [Kara comes in the front door.]
- Kara: Barry!
- Barry: Hey.
- Kara: I knew it. I knew that was you. I knew that it was you and that weird space portal thing! [hugs Barry] Hi.
- Barry: Yeah. I'm sorry. It took a couple tries to get here. This is my friend Cisco.
- Cisco: Well, "friend" is a loose term. We work together. Hi. I have to say it, this is a nice universe you got here.
- Kara: Thank you.
- Barry: Okay, do you remember last year, when I helped you out and you promised to do the same for me?
- Kara: What are we up against?
- Story continues in Invasion! (Arrowverse).
Supergirl Lives [2.9]
edit- Snapper: In the venn diagram of things I care about, there is coffee and there is Danish. The manna from Heaven that keeps me barely, just barely, tethered to the mortal coil.
- Mon-El: So we're stuck on the most dangerous planet in the galaxy, we don't have our powers, and you're optimistic how?
- Kara: Because they (the kidnapped humans) need us to be.
- Mon-El: See, this is what I've been telling you, Kara. You know, if you go looking for trouble, you will always find it. You do. You're, like,... you're, like, the winner at it.
- Kara: 'Cause that's what heroes do. They fight. They don't sit and hide in a bar because it's easier than getting involved.
- Mon-El: I am not hiding. I'm being smart. It's a dangerous universe. And why do you have to be the one who saves everyone every time?
- Kara: Because our worlds may have been destroyed, but we were spared for a reason.
- Mon-El: Uh, luck.
- Kara: I refuse to believe that. I believe you keep fighting. Whether you're stuck on another world. whether or not you have your powers, you never give in. It's the difference between you and me.
- Winn: I'm scared
- Alex: You don't think I was afraid the first time I went out in the field? Dude, I was terrified. But nobody gets better by running away.
- Kara: I know that you want me to follow my head. But I would rather be wrong about a dozen leads than not follow the ones I believe in. That's the kind of reporter I wanna be. I'm always going to follow my heart.
- Snapper: Your therapy bills.
- Kara: Have a great day, Chief.
- [Kara leaves Snapper's office.]
- Snapper: [smiling, sotto voce] Atta girl, Danvers.
- Alex: My parents always relied on me to watch over my sister, so the few times that I ever did anything for myself, it ended badly. And then Supergirl went missing and I just blew a gasket...
- Maggie: Because Supergirl's your sister.
- Alex: What are you talking about?
- Maggie: Come on. Look, I know you. The only person you get that torn up over is Kara. Plus the glasses don't help.
- Alex: I always said that too. It's kind of ridiculous.
We Can Be Heroes [2.10]
edit- Alex: If anyone can help her, J'onn, it's you. I know how you feel about White Martians --
- Hank: Don't ask me to do this, Alex.
- Alex: You have shown them mercy before --
- Hank: NOT THIS!! I will not give her my people's memories! I will not give her my daughter's smiles! Her kind has taken enough from me. From us. If she dies, she dies. She deserves it a thousand times over. Let her drown in her own sins.
- Kara: I... I am... I'm losing my mind right now. Livewire's just out there right now roaming the streets, and I don't know where she is or when she'll strike. I just know... she's out there somewhere and she's gonna hurt people.
- James: The city's not defenseless, Kara.
- Kara: I hate having a nemesis. Clark always makes it look so much fun, like... like you have a deadly pen pal you see once a year. But having a nemesis is stressful.
- Kara: You are never going to be strong enough for this (being Guardian).
- James: You do not get to decide who is a hero. And who are you to tell me how to be? Or who to be? I am meant for this.
- Kara: If you don't stop, I'll stop you.
- James: You're welcome to try.
- Alex: When I needed her (M'gann) -- when you needed her -- she opened up a vein for you. I mean, she had to know that there was a chance saving you would reveal her a White Martian. She did it anyway. She said she tried to help your kind.
- Hank: I suspect that's true.
- Alex: Then what's the harm in the Bond? I mean, if you can see into her past, maybe you can find some good in there.
- Hank: I don't want to forgive her.
- Alex: Why?
- Hank: Hate becomes your reason for living when you've lost everything that you love. If I find that there was some good in her kind... I don't hate her.
- Alex: Forgiveness isn't something that you give to somebody who's hurt you. Forgiveness is something that you give to yourself.
- [Hank and M'gann are joined in the Martian Bond.]
- M'gann M'orzz: I hid who I was. I said I was a Green (Martian). I wanted....
- Hank: Tell me.
- M'gann: To be your friend. I couldn't bring your people back to life, but I could make you feel less alone. I'm so sorry.
- Hank: I'm here with you. I see you. You are my friend. M'gann M'orzz... you are forgiven.
- M'gann: J'onn...
- Hank: It's time to come home
The Martian Chronicles [2.11]
edit- Mon-El: You know, I've been talking to some of the regulars, and apparently Earth males are only supposed to express their feelings about sports and occasionally monster trucks. Who knew?
- [Kara and a White Martian impersonating Alex are trading punches.]
- White Martian: Well, to tell you the truth, I'm glad they found your sister. It is so exhausting pretending to care about your silly little feelings.
- Kara: If you hurt her–
- White Martian: You'll what? Whine at me?
- Computer voice: Core stabilized.
- Kara: Oh, that was a close one.
- Winn: Close? We had, like, you know, 12 seconds to spare.
- Hank: Thank you for saving me.
- M'gann: I should be thanking you. I've been on my own for so long, and... [pause] I had a mother. She wasn't warm, that's not our way, but she cared for me, I know she did. I'd forgotten that feeling until now, what it feels like to have a family. Which is what makes this so hard. [Hank stares at her] I'm going back to Mars.
- Hank: Why?
- M'gann: There must be other voices like mine. White Martians that have the desire and the capacity to change, who don't want to be defined by the hatred of our kind, but just need a push. To do the right thing!
- Hank: They could kill you as soon as you land.
- M'gann: Maybe. But if I don't try they're never gonna stop hunting me. You know that's true. You have shown me what it is to stand up and fight, and that's exactly what I'm going to do.
- M'gann: I've just had one of the hardest nights of my life, and I'm heading into something I probably won't survive, but... standing here with you, I feel like everything's going to be okay. You have changed me forever. [takes J'onn's hand and puts her head against his] Goodbye J'onn.
- Hank: Goodbye... Miss Martian.
- Winn: I am very excited to meet Alex's new mystery man.
- James: Hey, do we know what he does for a living? Alex's guy?
- Kara: Cop.
- Winn: Yeah, no way Alex Danvers dates someone who doesn't own a firearm.
- [Alex and Maggie arrive]
- Alex: Hey, you guys. Hey, um, you all remember Maggie, right?
- James: [after comprehending that Alex and Maggie are dating] Hey, yeah, good to see you again.
- Winn: Alex! I... I didn't know. [points at Hank] Did you know?
- Hank: Of course I knew. I'm psychic.
- Alex: How come you never said anything before?
- Hank: It's not for me to say. Good for you, Alex.
- Alex: [cleaning James' wounds] You're lucky you didn't take a direct hit.
- Kara: Very lucky.
- James: I had my shield. I love that shield. [Kara gives him a pointed look] And I know what I'm doing, Kara.
- Kara: Even if Metallo is weakening though, he's still a fanatic follower of Lillian Luthor. We have to find out where he's taking Lena and how to help her.
- James: What is it gonna take for you to realize that Lena is a criminal? She's not the victim. She got the kryptonite, he broke her out of prison.
- Kara: Lena is not a member of Cadmus! She's not! She stopped the game with alien weapons, she saved Alex's life when Corben tried to kill her.
- James: She shot Corben and then her crazy Mom turned Corben into Metallo, so that could've been the plan the entire time.
- Hank: We have to start treating Lena Luthor like a hostile. The evidence is too overwhelming.
- Kara: Winn? If you watch that video, I know you'll find something.
- Winn: I did, it's... it's clean.
- Kara: Then find something to prove her innocent.
- Hank: Everything we've seen so far says the exact opposite.
- Kara: Well, she's my friend, and I believe in her. [leaves room]
- James: [follows Kara out the room] I'm your friend. Which is why I don't understand why it's so hard for you to believe me. People don't remember this, Kara, but Clark and Lex Luthor used to be best friends. For years. And Clark believed in Lex for the longest time. No matter what people said. No matter what kind of proof he saw with his own eyes. No. Lex was his friend. But Clark was wrong.
- Kara: Lena is not Lex.
- James: But they grew up in the same house, Kara. I don't understand why you keep defending her. And you have so much faith in her, but none in me as Guardian.
- Kara: That's entirely different. I am trying to protect you.
- James: I do not need your protection. I need your trust. You have mine. I don't understand why it's so hard for me to get yours.
- [Winn is working on the computer]
- Winn: You know, the backseat driving... not helping.
- Kara: Sorry. Have you found anything yet?
- Winn: I promise I will tell you. Haven't you ever heard the phrase "a watched pot never..." oh, woah wait a second, I might be simmering.
- Kara: I'm not one to usually gloat or say "I told you so", but... doesn't seem like I was the one with confirmation bias.
- Snapper: Yesterday, she was guilty. Today, she's not. It's not confirmation bias, Danvers. It's just the news game. Since you got enough time on your hands to stand around and look up at that TV, how 'bout you get out there, get an exclusive on Lena Luthor? This time... try to spell "exclusive" right.
- Lena: [putting down Kara's article about her] It's a good article. You flatter me.
- Kara: I only wrote the truth. I'm learning to keep digging, even when all the evidence points one way. There's always another side.
- Lena: Even when it's hard to find.
- Kara: Especially when it's hard to find. [pause] So my office is overflowing with flowers...
- Lena: Really?
- Kara: Yeah. [both smile] You didn't have to do that.
- Lena: Yeah, I did. Supergirl told me that it was you who sent her. I don't know how to thank you.
- Kara: Well, that's what friends are for.
- Lena: Yeah, never had friends like you before. Come to think of it, I've never had a family like you. No one's ever stood up for me like that.
- Kara: Now you have someone who will stand up for you, always.
- Lena: Well, Supergirl may have saved me, but Kara Danvers, you are my hero.
Mr. & Mrs. Mxyzptlk [2.13]
edit- Hank: Agent Schott, scan the archives for anything resembling fifth dimensional incursions here on Earth.
- Winn: Close encounters of the Fifth kind. You got it.
- Hank: On Earth, it's customary to send messages on Valentine's Day. We had a similar custom on Mars.
- Kara: Well, it's too bad you can't call her (M'gann).
- Hank: We Martians are a psychic people. All our communication was through thought. But when we had something really important to say, we would often write it down. On some planets, to write something down is to truly say it.
- Mon-El: Hey, pal. How's it goin'?
- Winn: Oooh, you know, believe it or not, I am having a girl issue.
- Mon-El: [more to himself] Good... timing.
- Winn: Hey. Hey. You're great with girls. They throw themselves at you left and right.
- Mon-El: Yeah, not all of them.
- Winn: C'mon, hit me. I need a... a relationship pearl. C'mon.
- Mon-El: Yeah, uh... things were a lot easier on Daxam when I objectified women and didn't care about anyone.
- Winn: Okay. I feel you. Caring is like... the kiss of death.
- Kara: See, that's the thing, Mxy. I'm not going to marry you.
- Mr. Mxyzptlk: What do you mean?
- Kara: I brought you to the Fortress in case you got violent again, because I didn't want anyone to get hurt when I broke the news. It's not going to work between us, ever.
- Mxyzptlk: But you said... [pause] You don't love me?
- Kara: Love isn't making demands of someone or forcing them to marry you. Love is putting someone else's needs above your own.
- Lyra: I didn't think you'd call.
- Winn: Why? Last night was, like... beyond amazing on just, just so many levels.
- Lyra: I figured it was a one-time thing, for you. An experience. I've never met a human that was actually up for dating an alien.
- Winn: Weeell, now you have. Look, I'm not naïve, okay? I know that there are lots of people who don't think that humans and aliens should mix. If we're being super-honest, I... potentially falling for an alien is not what scares me. It's falling for anyone. Just have kinda... had my heart trampled on a few times.
- Lyra: Me, too.
- Winn: Lyra, you aren't, like, some experience to me, okay? You are potentially a real, fulfilling, challenging relationship, [quickly] and that's just too much, okay? That's too fast. Woo hoo. Just gonna, um... what do you say we, um... we just take it slow?
- Lyra: Sure.
- Winn: [relieved] Okay.
- [Lyra takes Winn's hand.]
- Lyra: [whispers] Slow.... Take me to where you live.
- Winn: [whispers] Yes. Ma'am.
Homecoming [2.14]
edit- Jeremiah: So lucky you found me. I'm so lucky to be back with you two.
- Mon-El: It's more than luck.
- J'onn: What do you mean?
- Mon-El: We got an alert that Cadmus was moving a weapon. We don't get alerts unless they're releasing a video or we catch them red-handed.
- Kara: But we did catch them red-handed.
- Mon-El: No, they were waving their red hands around in the air literally like they just didn't care.
- Alex: Um, Dad, this is my girlfriend, Maggie.
- Jeremiah: Things have changed. There's no man on Earth good enough for Alex Danvers, so it would have to be someone like you.
- Maggie: Oh, flattery. And you're right, Alex does deserve the best. Here. [hands him a bottle in a brown paper bag]
- Jeremiah: And you brought... [looks in the bag] tequila! Okay, she's family.
- Winn: What's so top-secret you can't talk to me at the D.E.O. about?
- Mon-El: It's Jeremiah's return. What if Cadmus allowed us to rescue Jeremiah so he could sabotage us? Just when this doomsday bomb is about to be detonated. I mean, think about it.
- Winn: Okay, you know what? I knew I shouldn't have given you my Netflix password. Because watching that much 24 at once is not healthy.
- Winn: Oh yeah, you're a terrible partner.
- Mon-El: Terrible.
- Winn: Yeah.
- Mon-El: I'd like to not be terrible, for the record.
- Winn: Look, just don't try so hard, right? Kara's a badass. She doesn't need a protector or someone to show her off, right? The girl does that all by herself.
- Mon-El: So what's left for me?
- Winn: Maybe ask her. Just listen to her. She's the one you're dating.
- Alex: How could you? How could you?
- Jeremiah: Would you believe me if I said that I did it for you?
- Alex: You betrayed everyone at the D.E.O., your friends, our family, everyone that I love. And you did that for me?
- Jeremiah: Family's complicated, honey.
- Alex: I'm bringing you in.
- Jeremiah: Not alive, you're not. If you want to bring me in, you're gonna have to shoot me. If you do it... I'll understand. You were always the best part of me.
- Hank: We any closer to finding out where Cadmus is taking them (the kidnapped aliens)?
- Mon-El: Or what they want? Because that is the trillion-dollar-question.
- Winn: It's "million-dollar-question", buddy.
- Mon-El: Really? That low?
- Lillian: "The Overman should be the meaning of the Earth. Remain faithful to the Earth, and do not believe that those who speak to you of other worldly hopes."
- Jeremiah: Nietzsche.
- Lillian: Who better? His superman was about we humans believing in ourselves instead of looking up to gods. This time... [puts a hand on Jeremiah's shoulder] you're the only superman we need.
- Alex: Turn it off. Now.
- Lillian: [hard] You don't threaten me.
- Alex: Lillian, do you really think that I would walk into the lion's den... without a whip?
- Kara: You're firing me.
- Snapper: Of course I am... Danvers.com. You deliberately published an article using CatCo resources on a competing social media platform, which is not only a conflict of interest, but also a direct and flagrant breach of contract.
- Kara: But you refused to run the story. I thought what I was doing was right.
- Snapper: What "right"? You were lucky. Next time, you might not be. One wrong statistic about the stock market, and suddenly we're in a Great Depression. One misattributed quote from a candidate, and you put a fascist in the White House. The rules are there for a reason: to make sure you get the story right. That's not luck. That's being a good reporter. Y'know, the worst part is... I was rootin' for you.
- Kara: I don't want another job. Reporting is my calling, I help people.
- Mon-El: Yeah, you know who else does?
- Kara: Who?
- Mon-El: Supergirl.
- Kara: It's just that... when I write, I don't need a yellow sun, it's just me. Supergirl is what I can do, Kara is who I am.
Star-Crossed [2.16]
edit- Lyra: You should have run when you had the chance.
- Winn: I was a theater geek, not a track star.
- Mon-El: Hey, hey, I've been doing some very serious research on human relationships, and by now in the movie, the girl usually forgives the guy for whatever dumb thing he's done.
- Kara: I had a nice chat with your mother.
- Mon-El: Yeah, okay. What'd she want?
- Kara: You. She wants to talk to you.
- Mon-El: I'm not going back there.
- Kara: Well, I tried.
- Mon-El: What, that's it?
- Kara: What else am I supposed to say? Nothing's changed for me.
- Mon-El: Just tell me what to do, okay? Tell me what it is and I will fix it.
- Kara: You can't! Okay? You can't take back the fact that you lied to me, you can't unring that bell.
- Mon-El: Well, I can try.
- Kara: Just forget about you and me for one second. Do you even understand the second chance you've been given? You thought you were the last Daxamite and you're not. Your people are alive. Your parents are alive. They need you. They love you. Don't just throw that chance away, because many of us don't get one. Now, you're a prince, so start acting like it.
- Winn: You're a good egg, Sawyer. [puts his hand on Maggie's shoulder]
- Maggie: Leave before I throw you into holding for fun.
- Winn: I have better places to go. [leaves]
- Maggie: Think I scared him?
- Alex: Almost as good as I do.
- Kara: You just want things to be easy, Mon-El, but being a hero and falling in love, those are not easy things. They're hard, and they're messy, and they hurt sometimes.
- Mon-El: I would never hurt you on purpose, Kara.
- Kara: And you won't again.
- Mon-El: Kara, don't.
- Kara: I can't, I can't do this. No, it's over.
- Winn: I just gotta say that I'm pretty sure that this Cisco fellow and I would just be BFFs if, you know, we lived in the same dimension.
- Kara: Yeah, don't tempt me. 'Cause I could use an... Inter-dimensional post-break-up vacay.
- Story continues in The Flash episode "Duet".
Distant Sun [2.17]
edit- Kara: What smells so... [gasps] Is that hash browns?
- Mon-El: No no no no no no no. I'm trying to make you breakfast in bed. I'm going for full romance here, and you have ruined it.
- Kara: Honey, listen, very sweet, but there's no way you're getting in the way of me and... BACON! And biscuits. And oh, is that a poached egg?
- Mon-El: Yeah.
- Kara: How'd you learn how to poach?
- Mon-El: Oh, I found the instructions. [holds up a copy of "The Joy of Cooking"] Turns out books have a lot more useful information than YouTube.
- Kara: Hey!
- Mon-El: Who knew?
- Mon-El: Hey, I've been thinking about a solution to our problem.
- Kara: Yeah, me too.
- Mon-El: Yeah?
- Kara: There's only one thing we can do:
- Mon-El: [together with Kara] Run for our lives.
- Kara: [together with Mon-El] Talk to your mother. Wait, what?
- Mon-El: What? There's this... So there's this planet that a Durlan emissary took me to when I was a kid. It's got water, and a yellow sun. It's got everything we need to survive. My parents wouldn't find us there. We'd be together, we'd be safe. I think of this 'cause I'm reading this play right now, um... "Ro-mayo and Juliet".
- Kara: Yep, I've heard of it.
- Mon-El: Right. And... and there's this moment at the end where I am right now where they're about to run away together and live happily ever after, and I can't help but think that that could be us, you know.
- Kara: Yeah, but Juliet and Romeo both die at the end.
- Mon-El: I... did not see that coming.
- Kara: And no, we are not going to your secret planet. I'm Supergirl. I don't run from anything.
- Mon-El: Yeah, I know. That's one of the more annoying things about you.
- Alex: I've thought a lot about this. You have a pattern of keeping things to yourself. You hid the truth about Emily, you made her seem like the bad guy. And then before that, you didn't tell me what really happened when you came out to your parents, how badly they reacted. You don't like to talk about you.
- Maggie: I know.
- Alex: So I think that when your parents didn't accept you, you stopped trusting people that are closest to you. I totally get that. But Maggie... you don't have to be guarded with me. Okay? I'm not here to judge you for things that happened in the past. I am here to help you heal.
- Maggie: You don't think I'm a bad person?
- Alex: No. Actually, I always thought that you were perfect [embraces Maggie], but it's really nice to see that you have problems, too.
- Maggie: Thank you.
- Lar Gand: I want you to know that Kara Zor-El will be safe. And in time, you will see that coming home was the right thing to do.
- Mon-El: I already know it was right. If I didn't come back, Mother would have killed the woman I love.
- Lar Gand: You know your life will always be Rhea's responsibility, but son, you belong with your people. It means so much to them to have you back.
- Mon-El: If this is about the people, then some things have to change. One day, I will become king. And I want to be a different kind of king. And, why not start now? Why not rebuild our kingdom better than it was, and make justice available for everyone. Get rid of rank and make it so that everyone's voice is heard equally.
- Lar Gand: [laughing slightly] This is absurd.
- Mon-El: Why? Why is that so absurd? We have a chance to start again, Father. So why should we go and just recreate the same broken system as before?
- Lar Gand: Because it's what the people need. You think we survived the destruction of our world by giving everyone a say? Our royal house stood for 8000 years because the people need our order. And our leadership.
- Mon-El: Our house would've fallen. So rebuild with me, Father, please.
- [Winn appears on the Daxamite ship through a portal]
- Mon-El: Winn?
- Winn: Ok, thank God I am not in space.
- Mon-El: You are in space.
- Winn: Oh, yeah, I know. I mean, like, floating around in space dying. Uh, I'm here to rescue you. Hi.
- Mon-El: Aren't you a little short for a stormtrooper?
- Winn: You finally saw Star Wars!
Ace Reporter [2.18]
edit- Kara: Whoo! It is another beautiful day in National City, and the Girl of Steel is ready to take on the world. I am here to kick some ass, take some names, and do it all with an endearing smile on my face. So... bring it on. What have you got for me?
- Hank: There's literally nothing for you to do.
- Kara: Nothing?
- Winn: I challenge you to find an eight-year-old stealing candy.
- Alex: It's like somebody slipped "Law-abiding serum" into the reservoir.
- Kara: Did somebody do that? Is that illegal? I could stop 'em.
- Kara: I heard Supergirl saved you.
- Snapper: Yeah, she was there.
- Kara: Did you say "Thank you"?
- Snapper: Once, to a divorce lawyer. It was uncomfortable for everyone involved.
- [Kara puts a file on Snapper's desk.]
- Snapper: What's this? More alternative "facts"?
- Kara: It's all my research on Spherical. I thought I'd help your story.
- Snapper: [considers] What's in it for you, Ponytail?
- Kara: I know we've had our differences... but I've learned a lot from you. And the biggest thing I've learned is that, it's not the reporter that matters, it's the truth that matters. And CATCO will get the truth to more people. Also, I wanted to get the truth out so badly that I disobeyed you. I broke the rules. You were right. I was lucky when I posted my first blog on Cadmus without your permission. I let you down. And I apologize.
- Snapper: .... Finally.
- Beth Breen: You know it's true what they say. Behind every great man is a strong woman.
- Lena: Oh, I wouldn't know. I've never stood behind a man.
- Beth: You just clean up after your brother.
- ....
- Beth: [kicks Lena] Did I mention that I'm a Black belt?
- Lena: [punches Beth in the face] Did I mention I was a Luthor?
- Kara: How you holding up?
- Lena: When Lex was arrested, my mother was there. My mother saw her son dragged, bleeding and raving, from her house, and when I got there, Lillian was tidying his room like he'd been away on a business trip. That's how I feel: cold and calm. Until I think about Beth dying in jail, and then I feel warm for a minute.
- Kara: You're in shock, Lena.
- Lena: I know. Loss does strange things to my family, and I've lost a lot of people.
- Kara: Well, you're not gonna lose me.
- Lena: I think when I feel things again, I'm... I'm gonna be very, very afraid. About the person I might be.
- Kara: [putting an arm around Lena] You don't have to be afraid. I'm right here. And I'm not going anywhere.
- Lena: Heh. Promise?
- Kara: I will always be your friend. And I will always protect you. I promise.
- Kara: Yeah, I'll get out of here.
- Snapper: Oh, so now that you share a byline with me, you're too good to work late?
- Kara: But I thought...
- Snapper: I just said that you did a good job, Danvers. You didn't give up, even when that whistle blower got killed. You weren't afraid to pursue the truth, no matter what the risk. And we need more reporters like that. More reporters like you, that care about the truth.
- Kara: So I have my job back?
- Snapper: Unless you're thinking of starting a food truck . [takes a bite of Kara's Danish] Don't start a food truck.
- Kara: You're not upset that I caught the bad guys and got everyone out safely, are you?
- Maggie: I would have gotten them to free the hostages.
- Kara: Maybe. But they're in jail now where they can't hurt anyone, and that's all that matters.
- Maggie: As long as they don't use the "Supergirl defense".
- Kara: The what?
- Maggie: It's a thing some criminals use to get their charges dropped. It's a perfect storm for a defense attorney. Excessive force. Evidence contaminated by debris. Vigilante justice.
- Kara: "Vigilante justice"? I stand for help, I help, and compassion. I did what I had to do to get those people out of there.
- Alex: I think what Maggie's trying to say is that what you do is amazing when we're up against--
- Maggie: A giant purple monster or a half-cyborg murderer, sure. But most of the time, police work requires a more... delicate touch.
- Kara: "Delicate".
- Maggie: Yeah. You broke a guy's arm and gave another a concussion. And that was after you knocked in the roof of a National City landmark. And now, it just has a big Supergirl-sized hole in it.
- Rick Malvern: It's simple. She's (Alex) told you she's okay. And now we trade my father for Alex.
- Kara: Your father is a murderer.
- Rick: Manslaughter-er.
- Kara: [frustrated] Tell me where she is.
- Rick: Tick tock. Tick tock.
- [Kara's eyes glow, but she does not use her heat vision. Rick walks right up to her and looks into her eyes.]
- Rick: Oh, wow. That's even cooler up close. You hurt me, you'll never find her. And she'll die. Slowly. [Kara powers down.]
- Kara: Do you know what kind of words your son's been using? Words like "rescue" and "love". Says he wants to rescue you like you rescued him. But if he kills Alex Danvers, he'll never be rescued. He'll have to live with that for the rest of his life, and that'll be his Hell. Now you've done a lot of bad things in your life, but you've done one thing you can be proud of. You were a father. A good one. You were there for your son during the toughest time of his life, and that's what you need to do again now. If he kills her... you will have failed at the one good thing you've done with your life. Be a father now.
- Alex: I knew I just had to buy a couple of seconds, and then you were coming. [pause] You didn't let me finish before, but I... just really have to say it now. [sits up in bed]
- Maggie: Careful.
- Alex: It's okay, it's okay. Those firsts that you talked about? [Maggie nods] I want to have them all with you. I never want to stop having firsts with you. I love you, Maggie Sawyer.
- Maggie: I love you, Alex Danvers.
- Alex: Yeah?
- Maggie: Yeah.
- [Alex and Maggie kiss]
- Rick: [disappointed] Oh. You survived.
- Winn: Oh, you do NOT get to talk to her!
- Alex: What are you gonna do to him?
- Hank: My job. Protect the identity of Supergirl and the D.E.O.
- Alex: You gonna mindwipe him?
- Hank: You object?
- Alex: No. Just... before you do that–
- [Alex turns and punches Rick hard in the nose, to everyone else's pleasure.]
- Alex: Just make sure he remembers that.
- Hank: Will do.
- [Winn high-fives Alex as Mon-El chuckles]
City of Lost Children [2.20]
edit- Kara: Okay, I... I love him. I do. I "love" him. But... c'mon. JT has got to be the only one holding up the reunion right now.
- Lena: Oh, obviously. Here, but let me ask you this, right? Would you rather have an NSYNC reunion... or JT and Britney back together?
- Kara: Oooohh! [stabs her chest metaphorically] My OTP. That's an impossible question to answer, and you're cruel for asking.
- Lena: Yeah, well, you know, sometimes my Luthor genes just shine though. [Both of them laugh.]
- Lena: [getting emotional] You know, I... just thought if I could make this work, I would prove to the world and... to my mother that I was as good as the Golden Boy. I think most of all, I just wanted to prove it to myself.
- Rhea: You don't have to prove anything. You're smarter than Lex. [Lena demurs] No, I'm not saying that to make you feel better. I'm saying it as a scientist. As someone who knows. But you need to stop trying to think like your brother. From what you've told me about Lex, he's a man who's concerned with power. And that's how you've been trying to fix this. Give it more power, you think it will work.
- Lena: Yeah, and it just keeps blowing.
- Rhea: But you're not a person who's consumed with power, are you? So if you weren't trying to do what Lex would do,... what would you do?
- Lena: [considering] I'd... try to find a way to increase the anion input without overloading the energy output, all while maintaining the element's synthesis rate as a constant.
- Rhea: Not power. Balance.
- Kara: Did you rip the seat off the toilet in my loft again, and now you're just bringing Chinese food so you don't get in trouble?
- Mon-El: That was once. That was one time. Okay? And in my defense, you can be pretty scary when it comes to enforcing bathroom etiquette.
- Rhea: Everything I do, I do for my people. Everything that you do for yours is to bolster your broken ego. You need this planet to worship you, the last daughter of a failed world. Because otherwise, your survival means nothing.
- Kara: You're delusional.
- Rhea: Ha. No, on the contrary. I see everything clearly. I came here in peace, which you refused. And all of the ugliness that's transpired is because of your righteousness, Kara Zor-El. Everything that happens from now on is your doing. Every city that burns, every nation that falls. For every child of Earth that cries out "Why is this happening?", the answer... is "Supergirl".
- James: When I was a kid, I used to get bullied. See, I went to a school where there weren't a lot of people who looked like me. And then when my Dad died... it just got a lot worse. See, he was... he was my guardian. That he was the guy that made me feel safe. So after he was gone, I just... I put up this wall, and I didn't let anybody in. Until I moved to Metropolis. And then I made a new friend. And this guy was different, too. I didn't realize how different he was. I just knew that he understood something that most people didn't. And because of that, I trusted him. And eventually, I let him in. Do you know what happened?.... The wall came down. You see, Marcus, sometimes you can meet somebody and they can become your friend. And by trusting them, everything in your life can change.
- President Olivia Marsdin: Stand down!
- Rhea: "Stand down"? I think you are confusing this situation with one in which you have any sort of negotiating leverage.
- Marsdin: This is not a negotiation! This is a demand!
- Rhea: [hard] You speak like that to me again, and you will feel the consequences.
- Cat Grant: [entering Olivia's office] Oh my God! Enough. All right. Ladies, ladies. If I wanted to see this adolescent macho posturing, I would have stayed in D.C.
- Kara: Miss Grant?!
- Cat: [to Olivia] Is this really who you want to be? [to both] Testosterone-driven windbags boasting about your big guns? Surely, we don't need to measure anything. We're wo-men. We're tough, we're wise, and we're way above this pettiness, so let's just.. roll up our sleeves and talk peace.
- Rhea: I'm sorry. Who are you?
- Cat: I'm. Cat. Grant. Known on Earth as "Queen of All Media".
- Rhea: [amused] Oh. Well, Cat Grant, I'm Rhea. And Earth now has a new queen.
- Cat: Oh. Oh, well, let me give you just a little bit of friendly advice, Rhea. That tiara that you have on the top of your head. It's overkill. Real royals, they don't need to try that hard. The thing is, that I have brokered peace between Kanye and Taylor Swift, so I think mediating peace between our two worlds should be a piece of cake. And... "The Future is Female", we've all read the T-shirts. So we are three strong, formidable women, and we can do anything we want. So let's just talk it out and come up with a harmonious solution, shall we?
- Cat: Do you want to know the real reason why I left National City? I wasn't... happy. So I asked Siri "Where is the happiest place on Earth, Siri?", and she answered "Bhutan", so I booked my passage to the Himalayas and moved into a yurt. Now, do you have any idea what is in a yurt? Nothing. Nothing. Not even central air conditioning. But these people, they are happy. A child learns how to walk, they sing. A group of people come down from a hike, from the mountains, and they dance. A couple, they go on their first date and they throw a damn festival. And all of a sudden, the secret to happiness just dawned on me. It's human connection. And I could conquer the world at CatCo or I could twiddle my thumbs in the yurt, and the loneliness would feel exactly the same, because I was missing... the point. It's not about what you do. It's about who you love. And there are two people that you love trapped in an evil spaceship. Wanting to rescue them is not selfish. It's everything.
- Kara: Yeah. Yeah. [pause] I've really missed your advice, Miss Grant.
- Cat: And I've really missed giving it. Now shoo. Up, up and away, no time to lose.
- Alex: Hey. What you said before, about Maggie, if I... if she was on that ship? You were right. I would do anything I could to save her. [getting more emotional] So, you better hurry.
- Kara: I will.
- Alex: If you are on board when I fire, you will not survive that.
- Kara: I know.
- Alex: [hugs Kara close] Okay, so please... just be faster than me, okay? I know... I know you're fast, but just be faster.
- Kara: Faster than a speeding bullet.
- Cat: Good evening, National City. It's Cat Grant. Yes, I've been away for a while, but I'm back. Now I can imagine that you are feeling afraid and feeling like your world is spinning out of control, but believe me: you have a power, and right now you have a job to do. Resist! Resist these invaders with everything you've got! They come with empty promises and closed fists. They promise to make our world great again. And yet they know nothing about the people that make this world great. They think they can con us, and if that doesn't work, what? They're gonna beat us into submission? They have no idea who they're up against. Aliens and humans, we need to band together, and we need to stand together and fight back. Everyone needs to be a superhero, everyone needs to get up and say "not in my house". Let's prove to these thugs that we are strong, and we're united, and we are not going to be conquered. And "tiara woman", if you and your little minions happen to be listening, you have come to the wrong town. Yeah, I'm Cat Grant, not going anywhere.
- Winn: Classic!
- [Up on the Daxamite mothership]
- Rhea: [to a guard] Send a squadron to the planet's surface and kill that woman!
- Kara: It's over, Rhea. Came back to give you one last chance to do the right thing.
- Rhea: How generous of you.
- Kara: When I was a child, I could look up into the skies and see Daxam in the stars. I was told so many times how terrible a place it was. But I couldn't understand that. Because they had families. Like us. People they loved. In a few minutes, this ship will be destroyed. And everyone on it. You don't want that. Save your people while you still have time.
- Rhea: Touching speech, Supergirl. Sadly, wasted on the wrong audience. When my own husband opposed me, I killed him. You really think you can tug at my heartstrings?
Nevertheless, She Persisted [2.22]
edit- [Kara wakes up in bed next to Mon-El.]
- Kara: Let's just stay here a little while longer, okay?
- Mon-El: How long?
- Kara: Til tomorrow.
- Mon-El: [laughs] Okay, we'll get up tomorrow. [fingers Kara's pendant] Hey, you always wear this. It's beautiful.
- Kara: Yeah, it was my mother's.
- Mon-El: Really?
- Kara: Yeah. She gave it to me the day I left Krypton. I'd just watched little Kal-El launch into space. Her world was falling apart around her, and even in he middle of that. she looked at me and smiled and said as long as I had this, I'd never be alone. She'd be with me in my dreams. I know we can't stay all day, but let's just stay a little while longer, please.
- Mon-El: But Kara, you're not here.
- Kara: [sleepily] What?
- Mon-El: You're in the Fortress.
- [Kara's eyes snap open. Suddenly, Supergirl wakes up to find herself in the Fortress of Solitude.]
- [Kara and Superman arrive at the D.E.O. Mon-El sees Kara and hugs her tight.]
- Mon-El: You okay?
- Kara: I'm so much better now.
- [Winn approaches Superman, bumping into Alex along the way, and shakes Superman's hand.]
- Winn: [stammering, ] Hey, hi. I'm sure you probably don't remember me--
- Superman: Winn Schott? Resident genius of the D.E.O.? Good to see you, buddy. [claps Winn's shoulder]
- Winn: [awestruck] Good.
- Superman: Good. [to Mon-El] And you're the guy who's dating my cousin.
- Mon-El: Yes, sir. Mon-El of Daxam. [quickly] Though not... not like the... you know, the others from Daxam. The killing ones.
- Superman: You must be a good guy. Or she wouldn't be with you. [shakes Mon-El's hand]
- Kara: I feel like I'm on the brink of having everything I've ever wanted. Family, friends, a job I love. A life as a hero I never could've imagined. And Mon-El. If I beat Rhea, I get to keep all of that. I don't know. I don't know if it's possible. I don't know if it's possible to have everything you want.
- Superman: Well, it is. But only because you worked for it. Whenever I fight, no matter who it's against, where it is, I'm always fighting for Lois. I fight with her right here. [touches his chest] The people we love, they're, uh... they're another secret superpower. Keep 'em with you.
- [Mon-el prepares to leave the lead-poisoned Earth.]
- Mon-El: There's something I need to say. Wherever I go, I'm gonna be better because of you. You'll be in my heart. I promise I'm gonna be the man that you thought I could be. I promise.
- Kara: You made me so happy. Here. Take this. [gives him her pendant] This will keep you safe. [They kiss.] I love you. [emotional] I should've said it before.
- Mon-El: I love you.
- Cat: See, the thing that makes women strong is that we have the guts to be vulnerable. We have the ability to feel the depths of our emotion, and we know that we will walk though it to the other side. And, by the way, you have accomplished great things this year. Your articles. Slaver's Moon. Alien Registry. Alien Fight Club. It's all very powerful. And your prose. Your prose is not bad. I mean, it's not great, but it's not bad.
- Kara: You read them?
- Cat: I did. I did "2017". They have Wi-Fi in the Himalayan mountains. But you, my dear, are on a Hero's journey. Like Joseph Campbell would say. And yes, you have hit a bit of an obstacle, but you will soar right over it, just like I would. Except, of course, you won't be wearing Louboutin's.
- [Kara sees a news report on a fire in the city]
- Kara: Um...actually...um there's something I forgot I had to do. I have to go.
- [Kara gets up to leave]
- Cat: By all means.
- Kara: Thank you.
- [Kara walks out]
- Cat: Go get 'em, Supergirl.
Season 3
editMy name is Kara Zor-El. I'm from Krypton. I'm a refugee on this planet. I was sent to Earth to protect my cousin. But my pod got knocked off-course, and by the time I got here, my cousin had already grown up and become... Superman. I hid who I really was until one day when an accident forced me to reveal myself to the world. To most people, I'm a reporter at CatCo Worldwide Media. But in secret, I work with my adoptive sister for the D.E.O. to protect my city from alien life and anyone else that means to cause it harm. I am Supergirl.
Girl of Steel [3.1]
edit- Winn: I mean, I thought it was bad when she skipped Pizza Night, but skipping free apps? I mean, come on, these are, like, the beginning of the dark days.
- Hank: Hey, come on, grief doesn't have a deadline.
- Winn: Hey, look, I know, but she goes from being Little Miss Sunshine to... well, Alex, basically.
- Alex: What? I'm not like that.
- Hank: Come on, Alex, your unrelenting seriousness is one of your best qualities.
- [Hank walks off, followed by Winn.]
- Alex: [calling after them] I'm not like that. I'm NOT!!
- Morgan Edge: Lena? Twice in my office in as many days. People are gonna start talking.
- Lena: Morgan, you have all the charisma of a Michael Douglas movie from the '90s.
- Edge: You didn't come all this way just to flatter me, did you?
- Alex: Who are you right now? Kara Danvers doesn't quit.
- Kara: She quits the things that aren't important.
- Alex: CATCO is important. You help people there.
- Kara: Not like Supergirl does.
- Alex: Kara Danvers --
- Kara: Kara Danvers SUCKS right now! Supergirl is great! Supergirl saved the world. So, if I could choose to be her, why would I ever choose to be the sad girl whose boyfriend is gone? I don't like that girl, Alex.
- Alex: Look, I know it hurts.
- Kara: No, no, you don't know anything. You've never had to make a decision like this.
- Alex: Okay, so tell me what it feels like. Please. Just let me help, let me help you get over him.
- Kara: "Get over him"?! He didn't dump me. I sent him away, and for all I know he's...
- Alex: What?
- Kara: Doesn't matter.
- Alex: You're not letting yourself feel anything. You're just bottling it up inside and you're making bad decisions. And I'm worried...
- Kara: If it was Maggie, what would you be doing? If the woman you are about to marry was gone forever, what would you be doing?
- Alex: I...
- Kara: You'd be the bar every night. You'd be a wreck at work. You'd be broken.
- Alex: I would. I would be, and it's okay if you are.
- Kara: I'm not. That's what humans do, and I'm better than that. Clark said it himself. The decision I made, he couldn't've made that sacrifice. But me? I couldn't've lived with myself if I hadn't. I will always make the decision I made. I am not a human. I tried to be, but I'm not. Kara Danvers was a mistake. So, if you have an update about work I'd love to hear it. Otherwise...
- Alex: Bloodsport has the capability to cloak a nuke. We're thinking that he's gonna hit the statue unveiling at the waterfront. J'onn wants everyone there.
- Kara: I'll be there.
- Alex: Yeah. [starts to leave but turns around at the door] Kara Danvers is my favorite person! She saved me more times than Supergirl ever could, so just think about that while you're trying to get rid of her!
- Hank: It's quiet up here. You know, I rarely flew on Mars. It was for battle, not pleasure. When I first came to Earth, I spent hours up in the sky. It was the only place I could feel.. empty.
- Kara: Well, that's not what I'm doing up here.
- Hank: Forgive me for saying, but you seem to be courting emptiness of late, and that's not you.
- Kara: I tried to be Kara Danvers for fifteen years, but I'm not supposed to be her. I'm not supposed to be human.
- Hank: But you have a human heart now. It aches, it scars, but it keeps on beating. If you try and cut it out, you will lose something essential.
- Kara: I can't help people if I'm broken.
- Hank: You are not broken! You're the strongest person I know! You saved me, remember? You told me that my loss made me stronger. That was Kara Danvers, not Supergirl.
- Maggie: Danvers, you on comms? Got something that needs your attention.
- Alex: I'm here, East side. You?
- Maggie: West, all clear. About last night...
- Alex: Uh, this is neither the time or the place to talk about what I think you want to talk about.
- Maggie: Do you not want to marry me?
- Alex: Of course I do! Look, I want to be your wife! I want to have a dog, I want to have a house, all of it. I just, I just don't want a big wedding.
- Maggie: Why? [pause] Talk to me. Please, you have to tell me what's going on.
- Alex: Because my dad won't be there. He can't come, he can't walk me down the aisle.
- Maggie: You could've told me that.
- Alex: I didn't want to make a big deal out of it. I... you're already dealing with family issues that I can't imagine. So, I just hoped that I... let it go.
- Maggie: Look, I've had more practice at choosing my family because I had to. And I think you have to take a deep breath and find your way out of this. There's so many people that love you. Just think about how they can make our day good, and tell me how I can help.
- Alex: Okay, I can do that.
- Maggie: Okay. I love you.
- Alex: You too. Forever.
- Winn: You two are my favorite couple.
- Alex and Maggie: Winn! Get off the comms!
- [Hank is trying to settle a dispute between Alex and Maggie: Band or D.J. at their wedding.]
- Hank: The human mind reacts to music very much like other stimuli. Tastes, smells. A song doesn't sound exactly the way you're used to hearing it, you enjoy it less. And are, therefore, less likely to get jiggy on the dance floor. I say D.J.
- Alex: Oh, yes!
- Maggie: Come on.
- Winn: Did he just say "jiggy"?
- Lena: I thought you'd be too busy to act as my chaperone.
- James: I don't want to chaperone you. I don't consider myself a chaperone, I consider myself the person who's been running this company for a year.
- Lena: All right, Mr. Olsen. I have a meeting with the advertising department in 20 minutes. I'll see you there.
- James: See you in 19.
- Lena: Twenty will be fine.
- Kara: Got you cornered.
- Psi: Do you?
- Kara: What did you do to them up there?
- Psi: Only wanted to play. But they didn't want to play with me.
- Kara: Well, you're not getting away with it.
- Psi: Oh. You think you're the cat, and I'm the bird. You got it backwards. You could join me. Maybe then you'd be happy. See, money equals happiness. More money, more happiness.
- Kara: Your priorities are seriously outta whack.
- Psi: I know. Right. [laughs]
- [Kara has taken Winn aside.]
- Winn: Ooo, this is very covert ops. What's up?
- Kara: I... I know how she's doing it. I felt it this time. She's targeting people's fear.
- Winn: How - how do you know that?
- Kara: I saw my mother. I saw... Krypton explode. I relived my last moments there. And then being stuck floating through space for so long. Knowing I could never have my life back. [getting nervous] Psi put me back in that pod. Completely trapped and alone. It was... it was so quiet. [gets more nervous]] Silence was the worst part.... I felt completely cut off from everything and everyone I've ever known.... [composes herself] We... we have to stop her, Winn.
- Kara: You're not going anywhere.
- Psi: Hm. What did you see, I wonder? What brought the Girl of Steel to her knees?
- [Psi sends a psychic blast at Kara, who is barely affected.]
- Kara: A lie. [advances on Psi]
- Psi: Fear is not a lie. [sends another blast to no effect and advances on Kara] Fear cripples. Annihilates spirits. It is the only weapon that matters. [sends another ineffective blast] Fear made me stronger than you.
- [Psi and Kara are now face-to-face. Psi sends yet another psychic blast, but Kara remains standing.]
- Psi: No one is safe from it. [confused] Why aren't you scared anymore?
- Kara: Mind over matter.
- [Kara head-butts Psi unconscious.]
Far from the Tree [3.3]
edit- Alex: I don't know why throwing a lesbian wedding shower would curb Mom's cheesy antics.
- Kara: Nope. Gay, straight, whatever, Eliza will not be stopped until she digs up every bridal shower game since the beginning of time. [Alex picks up a napkin from a stack and shows Kara. On it is printed "Alex & Maggie's Shower".] You know what, you're gonna love "Bridal Bingo".
- Alex: Kill me now. Please.
- Maggie: I told a girl at school that I liked her, and my parents found out. I came home that day... it was winter... and my dad was there with a suitcase. And he told me to get into the car... and, um... we drove in silence. And I just stared out the window, looking at the icicles on the trees. And I was terrified to say anything, but... finally, I said, um... I said "Papí, what did I do?" And then he just looked at me with such contempt and said, um... "You shamed me." And then he pulled up to my aunt's house and left me with my suitcase. That was the last thing that my father said to me.
- Eliza: The only thing shameful about that story is how your father treated you, Maggie.
- Alex: [whispering] Yeah. [hugs Maggie]
- [Maggie's father, Oscar, walked out of the bridal shower when Maggie and Alex kiss]
- Maggie: You're just gonna walk out? After all this time, that's it?
- Oscar Rodas: I can't do this.
- Maggie: Can't do what? Tell me, please. What exactly have I done that is so offensive to you?
- Oscar: You spit in my face.
- Maggie: I spit in your face? For loving somebody? I don't understand. I don't get it.
- Oscar: I came to this country at nine years old. At eleven, I was working in a factory.
- Maggie: Yes, I know.
- Oscar: Do you?
- Maggie: Yeah.
- Oscar: Do you know I was the only Mexicano working alongside a bunch of white boys? Do you know that they would wait for me at night by the road and laugh and call me "wetback" and kick me until my ribs were broken?
- Maggie: What does this have to do–
- Oscar: With you being a lesbian? I worked to win their respect. Those same boys, when they grew up, elected me their sheriff. I endured for my children. So that you would never have to face that kind of hatred! So that you would belong!
- Maggie: I'm accepted for who I am. The world is different now.
- Oscar: Huh! They're building a wall to keep us out! Because in their minds, we're nothing but rapists and murderers! The only thing they hate more than a Mexicano, is a homosexual. The world is not different, my dear. Look, you can live any way you please. But don't ask me to witness it.
- [Kara drives up to the White Martians' ceremony in J'onn's '50's convertible.]
- Kara: Hi. Hi. I'm, uh... I'm sorry to bother you during, um... whatever it is you're doing, but I think I took a wrong turn at Albuquerque. Can any of you give me directions back to Earth? [gets out of the car nonchalantly while the White Martians roar] You know, I thought I took that tunnel, but my GPS is all screwed up down here, and it keeps trying to get me to make the suicidal left turn.
- [Maggie meets her father at the bus stop as he is about to leave.]
- Maggie: I came to give you that back. [returns the picture of her as a little girl to him] That little girl... so desperate to win her father's love. You left her on the side of the road. And all these years, I've been that little girl. Yearning for my papá to come back for me. Praying that one day, he would see me and love me for who I am. Thank you for coming to the shower. You gave me an amazing gift. You showed me that I'm not that scared little girl in that picture anymore. I am an adult woman , and I am happy in my own skin, and I'm so fortunate that I'm surrounded by people who value and cherish me. I finally understand. I don't need you to see me or to get me or to even like me. I don't need anything from you. I'm already good.... Goodbye, Papá. [walks away]
The Faithful [3.4]
edit- Olivia: [addressing the worshippers of Supergirl] Hello. Uh, it was, um... it was Spring break when I caught my boyfriend cheating on me with my best friend. And I took it hard. Snuck into a rooftop party, and I got totally wasted, and I stood on the ledge as a joke. And then the next thing I knew,... I was falling. And as I fell, I thought "I hope that if this is it, that it's quick." But it wasn't quick. And that fall lasted an eternity. And then she caught me. And she told me that everything is gonna be okay. Because of Supergirl, I realize I still deserve to be loved. Supergirl saved me. [The congregation applauds.]
- James: [whispers to Kara] Do you remember saving her?
- Kara: [looks at all the people, nearly overwhelmed] I... I remember all of them.
- Kara: I... I think it's admirable that you want to help people. I mean, logically, Supergirl can't save everyone. There's only one of her.
- Thomas Coville: [looking right at Kara] Is this a test?
- Kara: Excuse me?
- Coville: [joyful] Did you come here to test my faith?... Supergirl?
- Kara: I'm not... I'm not... [scoffs]
- Coville: I looked into your eyes from my seat on that plane. When you look into the eyes of God, you do not forget.
- [A shaken Kara turns and starts to leave.]
- Coville: [calling her back] Wait, don't... Don't worry. Your secret is safe with me. As Rao says, "Let my god walk amongst you and shelter her."
- Kara: I am not God. Rao is.
- Coville: Rao says that even his gods can lose their way. If you're lost,... I can help you. [gets an artifact from behind the lectern]
- Kara: Where did you get that?
- Coville: I found every artifact of Krypton that there was to find. This contains Rao's words. This can remind you of what Rao says.
- Kara: [snatches the artifact] I know what Rao says. You are perverting it. [takes off her glasses and looks straight into Coville's eyes] You're going to stop having these meetings. You are going to stop telling people to put themselves in danger. If I am a god, you need to do as I say. You need to trust me.
- Coville: I trust you.
- Lena: What's the matter?
- Samantha Arias: I'm just screwing up... not with work. With Ruby. All she wanted to do was to practice her song with me, and I kept saying "Oh, later" and "Later", and look at her. I just feel like the worst mother. [Lena smiles.].... Why are you smiling?
- Lena: Because I actually had the worst mother. Objectively speaking. So I find your self-pity a little funny.
- Samantha: I mean, my kid fell asleep on my couch in the office. It's not great.
- Lena: She fell asleep watching her mom work hard. She may not understand the ins and outs, but she knows it's important and you're the only one who can fix it. That is how you raise a girl to be a badass.
- Samantha: Yeah. She already is a badass.
- Lena: Yeah, 'cause she's loved. She knows it.
- James: You know how I met Superman?
- Kara: At the Daily Planet.
- James: That was your cousin Clark. So one day, I climbed up this bridge spire to get this angle on this tanker fire, and it was beautiful. It was great. There was a lot of smoke in the air. I got light-headed, and I lost my footing. And I fell. And I knew for sure that I was gonna die. So I just prayed. I prayed to anything, to anyone who was listening... to save me. And then out of the smoke came this hand that grasped mine. And that was the first time Superman saved me. Same way you did Coville.
- Kara: My biology absorbs solar radiation at a different rate than humans. What about that is miraculous?
- James: In this life, prayer normally doesn't work. Nobody shows up. But Clark did. And you do. Kara, you're something that we can see, something that we can touch. How are you not a miracle?
- [Kara visits Coville at the prison.]
- Kara: Are they treating you well?
- Coville: Oh, yes. Thank you.
- Kara: I have to ask.... Are you going to tell anyone who I am?
- Coville: Mmm. I know you gave me a name at the rec center. But honestly, I can't even remember it. That's not who you are.
- Kara: You don't know who I am at all.
- Coville: Oh, I know that even gods can lose their way. When I looked into your eyes that night on the plane, you were clear and free. Now your eyes are clouded with doubt, loss. You're at a crossroads. And I finally understand Rao's will for me: to help you on your journey. To bring you back to clarity of purpose. Back to balance, back to... peace. This isn't my prison. This is my salvation. And so I will continue to pray to you. But, I will also pray for you.
- Maggie: I don't want to feel like this. [walks towards Alex] I love you.
- Alex: [moving away from Maggie] Yeah, I love you back.
- Maggie: This can't be it. This is stupid. This is...
- Alex: We're talked this through. Right? I mean, for days. I mean, can you do that again? Can you go another couple rounds? Because I can't. Are you ever gonna want to have kids?
- Maggie: .... I want you!
- Alex: Yeah, I know, babe. But I want kids. [Maggie nods] I'm always gonna want kids.
- Maggie: Then there's nothing else left. You have to say it.
- Alex: Maggie,...
- Maggie: You have to say it out loud. Please?
- Alex: .... We can't be together.
- Lena: So this is what your revenge looks like.
- Edge: Have you ever heard of the Cobra effect, Lena? Colonial India, the British government. They realized there were snakes all over Delhi, and they wanted them gone. So they offered a bounty for dead snakes. And then they realized that people were breeding snakes for income. They thought everything was going really well, they realized they got slithering snakes all over Delhi. The whole thing backfired. Turns out they made the problem worse. You understand?
- Lena: You're a toxic predator.
- Edge: Unintended consequences. You wanted to be a hero so bad, you didn't care who you hurt. And now people are gonna die.
- Maggie: Are you sure you want to give up on this? Sure you want to do this, give up on something tangible and real? Some... us, it's us. For some notion of being a mom?
- Alex: It's not some notion. Ever since I was little, when I would see a mom and her kids, this thing would happen to me, this recognition that I would be a mom too. And it wasn't some you know... "I want that" or "I hope someday that I have that". It's just something that I've always known. Even when everything else, when it was boyfriend, girlfriend, whatever, when that was blurry... The part of me being a mom, that's always been crystal clear. And if I deny that, I'm gonna feel it forever. I wish I could change the way I feel, but I can't.
- Edge: You know, I was thinking. He must've really hated her. You ever wonder what that feels like? That kind of... hate? Because I don't think you're capable of it.
- Supergirl: [moves in closer to Edge] You have no idea what I am capable of.
- Edge: This about me, now? Because when you got mad at me, you dumped me on a cargo ship in the middle of the sea. [shrugs] But a hassle. Cost me a few hours. Thirty bucks in dry cleaning. I don't know what kinda hippy-dippy justice you practice on your planet, sweetheart, but this is the real world. It's dog-eat-dog out here. Now, if I had an enemy, I'd crush her. Without mercy. Let's say , for instance, I was your enemy. Hmm? The thing for you to do right now would be to kill me. [Supergirl does nothing as Edge stares her down] But you capes. You don't have what it takes. Do you? [Supergirl stares down Edge, but still does nothing] Yeah. I didn't think so. You can leave the way you came in. I think the cleaning crew enjoyed the show.
- Lena: Mr. Olsen. I didn't expect you to be here.
- James: Well, the news never sleeps.
- Lena: How are you, really? I was worried about you.
- James: Well, I'm kind of a hard man to keep down, Miss Luthor.
- Lena: You know, I have a rule. Whenever anyone takes a bullet for me, they get to call me "Lena".
- James: [chuckles] Okay, well, "Lena" it is. And, uh, my friends call me "James". Or... "Jimmy".
- Lena: [smiling] Well, feel better, Jimmy Olsen.
- [Kara and Alex are back in their old childhood bedroom.]
- Alex: What's the point of all this?
- Kara: [sighing] I dunno. We need to sleep. We always slept well here.
- Alex: So I'll stay for, like, three days, and Mom will cook tons of food, and I'll gain, like, five pounds, and then walk back into an empty apartment.
- Kara: Do you wanna talk about it? It might help.
- Alex: You don't get to do that.
- Kara: What?
- Alex: You don't get to shut down, what, for six months after Mon-El goes, and now sit here and tell me to talk.
- Kara: It will get better.
- Alex: Yeah? [leans forward, looks Kara right in the eye] Are you better?
- [Young Kara and her friend Kenny Lee are stargazing.]
- Kenny Lee: [looking up at the stars] Somewhere, past all that darkness, there're whole other worlds. Can you imagine?
- Young Kara: [knowing tone] Yeah.
- Kenny: What do you think is up there?
- Young Kara: I bet it's still just people. Families and... They're staring at the stars above them wondering the same thing about us. It's a beautiful view.
- Kenny: [his gaze fixed on Kara] It is.
- [Kara catches Kenny's eye and they look at one another. Kenny leans in to kiss Kara. She also leans forward to accept, but turns her head demurely at the last second.]
- Young Kara: I... I really like your telescope.
- Kenny: [laughs awkwardly] Yeah. You'd be surprised what this thing sees.
- Young Kara: You know, you're the only person in Midvale who doesn't make me feel like I'm... like I shouldn't be here.
- Kenny: I'm glad you're my friend.
- Young Kara: [playfully shoulder-butts Kenny] You, too.
- [Young Kara sneaks into her bedroom after her time with Kenny, only to find Alex awake in the other bed.]
- Young Alex: Where were you?
- Young Kara: None of your business.
- Young Alex: It is if I'm the one who would get in trouble for whatever dumb thing you were doing.
- Young Kara: I am so sick and tired of you blaming me for every bad thing that's happened to you.
- Young Alex: Really? Because my mom wasn't constantly on my ass before you came along. I didn't have to act like some Earthly ambassador to the teenage underworld before you came along, and I'm pretty sure my dad wasn't gone before you came along.
- Young Kara: How is that my fault?
- Young Alex: Before you crashed in that pod, I had a great life. With two great parents. Now all I have is you. And you are not worth it.
- [The young Danvers sisters are examining Kenny's laptop for clues to his murder.]
- Young Kara: This thing looks water-damaged.
- Young Alex: After being outside all night, I can't believe it's even on.
- Young Kara: Um, Clark has a friend named Chloe who might be able to help. She really loves weird tech stuff like this. She even has this whole wall of weird.
- Young Alex: Okay, I have no idea what any of that means, but send her a zip drive of everything we find.
- Young Alex: Kenny saw you.
- Sheriff Collins: Should've kept that telescope up in the sky. He was such a smart kid, good kid.
- Young Alex: He was my friend.
- Collins: Look, I didn't want to hurt him.
- Young Alex: What did you want?
- Collins: Little compensation, maybe. Get paid like a dog protecting spoiled rich folks. Drugs come over the border from Canada, hardly even hiding, must think I'm a joke. And the government wants me to burn it. Why not get a little something back for myself? That's all.
- Young Alex: Yeah, real heartbreaking. You're a scumbag who kills kids to cover his own ass. You're pathetic!
- Collins: You're real brave. Not even screaming. Not that anyone could hear you.
- Young Alex: Someone's listening right now. Someone who can hear every single word you say. Every time you breathe. Can you feel it? She's coming. [shouts] Here! I'm down here!
- [Kara breaks through the wall, knocking Collins unconscious and hugs Alex]
- Young Kara: Are you okay?
- Young Alex: Duh, I knew you would come.
- [M'yrnn J'onzz wanders the D.E.O. corridors as if he's searching for something. Winn happens upon him.]
- Winn: Hey. Hi, Mister J. You, uh, looking for something?
- M'yrnn J'onzz: I would like to find the baraak.
- Winn: Ooo. Ooo, you know I've been brushing up on my Martian. Baraak... "library". [sees by M'yrnn's look he's wrong] No,... "bathroom".
- M'yrnn: To relieve myself.
- Winn: You-you don't know where it is? You... haven't you been here for, like.... three weeks?
- M'yrnn: And four days. Precisely.
- Winn: .... Yeah, it's down the hall, uh, around the corner, third door to your left. [looks around] We really... really should put up signs.
- M'yrnn: May I go?
- Winn: .... Yeah.
- M'yrnn: Thank you !! [turns and hurries off]
- Samantha: I found out something. About myself. And it's a really good thing. It's gonna answer a lot of questions, but I gotta take this trip to get those questions answered.
- Ruby Arias: Can't I come with you? I can come with you.
- Samantha: I know you want to, and I wish that you could. But I gotta do this on my own, okay?
- [Ruby looks sad and disappointed.]
- Samantha: [holds up her hand] Hold my hand. [Ruby takes her hand] You feel that?
- Ruby: Your pulse?
- Samantha: That's you. You are my heart. Are you gonna trust me? [Ruby nods] Something wonderful is happening.
- M'yrnn: This, uh, brown water is a popular beverage on Earth?
- J'onn: In the mornings, mostly.
- M'yrnn: [takes a sip] Mmm. Yes. I understand the appeal of k'off eee.
- J'onn: It's pronounced "coffee". It's only a short walk from the D.E.O. You can come down here any time. [checks his phone]
- M'yrnn: [indicating two men playing chess] What is that? A duel of intellect?
- J'onn: That is chess. Ancient game of strategy with infinite outcomes.
- M'yrnn: Aah. Much like Ok ra'tok. We should play Ok ra'tok sometime.
- J'onn: Don't really have a lot of time for games. You should come down here. Learn chess. [looks at his smart watch]
- M'yrnn: If you wish to return to the D.E.O., let us go.
- J'onn: Oh no, Father, no, it's okay. It's okay. We can stay out. You've been a prisoner for 300 years. You shouldn't feel like a prisoner here.
- M'yrnn: I know I am not a prisoner of the D.E.O., my son. You are. You've glanced at your smart devices forty-three times since we arrived. Your body is here, but your mind is trapped in your work. You live there. Your only friends are there. You have nothing outside of it.
- J'onn: You've been here three weeks, I've been here 300 years. I think I know a little more about how to engage with this world than you do.
- M'yrnn: [nods] Thank you for showing me the way here. I will return if I require more brown water.
- J'onn: Father-
- M'yrnn: You have completed your mission, and now I would like to return to my room. [walks off, leaving J'onn standing in the park]
- [Mon-El wakes up in a containment cell, with Kara standing outside.]
- Kara: I don't understand. I want to give you the benefit of the doubt, but... you attacked two agents. [emotional] Was... were you confused by the hypersleep? Is that why you snuck out of the med-bay, broke into a secure storage room, and almost killed two people?
- Mon-El: I didn't almost kill anyone.
- Kara: Is it not you?
- Mon-El: It's me.
- Kara: [on the verge of tears] Then make me believe it. Please? .... You know, I don't sleep anymore? I lay awake at night just staring at the ceiling, because if I close my eyes, I dream about you dying. I see you... disappearing into the... blackness of space forever.... This was all I wanted. This. And when I saw you on that ship, oh my God, I felt like I could hope again. I could touch you and see you and hear you and be with you, finally. But... you're... you're different. And I....
- [Mon-El just sits silently.]
- Kara: You have nothing to say?.... nothing?
- Mon-El: I'm sorry.
- Kara: [now more collected] Shame on me for having a human heart. [leaves]
- M'yrnn: What are these empty rooms for?
- J'onn: It's... not much, but um... it's an apartment, to live in. I never thought I'd see you again, Father. Not after the invasion. I'd gotten so used to living here on Earth on my own. Work has always made me feel productive, useful. But you're so right. I have isolated myself in my work. When I was a child, you taught me to always see the beauty in life. I've lost sight of that over the years.
- M'yrnn: Nothing is ever lost for good. It may not be Mars, but there is much beauty to be found on this planet.
- J'onn: There is.
- M'yrnn: I am here for you now, son.
- J'onn: I know. That's why we're here.
- M'yrnn: At this apartment?
- J'onn: I thought it might be a better fit than the D.E.O., for both of us.
- M'yrnn: You shall move here, too?
- J'onn: We could make this our... home. If you like.
- M'yrnn: I would like that, very much.
- This episode is Part One of a four-part crossover event called Crisis on Earth-X. For quotations, see the related page.
- Mon-El: Strange as it may sound, the 31st century is actually not that different from today.
- Winn: What, better smartphones?
- Imra Ardeen: What's a "phone"?
- Winn: [amused] "What's a phone?" Awww... The future's awesome.
- Mon-El: Well, technology is developed beyond imagining. But, at the end of the day, it's still in service of communicating with each other. And entertaining each other. And also killing each other. In this day or in a thousand years, conflict is constant. But so is strength.
- M'yrnn: J'onn, I do not know why you introduced me to koff-ee first. This brown water is vastly superior.
- J'onn: Yeah, I don't take advantage of hot cocoa enough.
- M'yrnn: I enjoy "Krist-mas". [regards a Christmas tree] What a wonderful way to close your year. Paying homage to an evergreen creature. It so reminds me of Life Day.
- Winn: Excuse me. Hi. Life Day? As in the Star Wars Holiday Special? It was on CBS? Princess Leia, like, sang a song... you have no idea what I'm talking about. [realizing] Oh my god, you don't... know what Star Wars is. [to J'onn] You probably don't know what Star Wars is.
- J'onn: Excuse me? The Empire Strikes Back is the best movie sequel of all time!
- Winn: Ah, man, I just love you more and more each day.
- M'yrnn: What's a "sequel"?
- [Lena and James are confronting Edge regarding the Reign symbols appearing throughout National City.]
- Edge: Ah, Lena, Lena! C'mon, it's Christmas! Where's your Christmas spirit? It's my favorite time of the year. The only fires I'm lighting are the ones I'm gonna roast chestnuts over. And if you think I had anything to do with going after you, which you sure as hell can't prove, my line of attack would be much, much more effective. [indicating James] Is that why you brought your bodyguard?
- James: I'm here just to make sure that you remain... civil.
- Edge: [gets right in James' face] Jimmy, I get the feeling your dislike for me is... more than just purely professional.
- James: You get feelings?
- Mon-El: Look, Imra... she feels really bad that she upset you. That wasn't, that was not her intention.
- Kara: Oh, no, she didn't do anything wrong. She was very kind and, uh, generous. And you know, she's smart and beautiful, and even though she looks like a Greek goddess, I can't find any reason to hate her. But am I okay with this?.... No.
- Mon-El: Kara,--
- Kara: No, stop. Please, Mon-El, I... I see this very clearly for what it is. We're just three good people stuck in a really crappy situation. But, you know what? At least two of us still get to be happy. [walks away, then turns around, barely containing herself] And just for the record, Mon-El, I really am trying to be okay with this, but.... this is... this is worse than... the worst thing that I could possibly imagine, and that's you... looking at me with no love in your eyes. So please, just... please. [walks off]
- [Reign has just defeated Supergirl in a brutal fight across National City, the battle ending on a skyscraper rooftop. A battered, bloodied Supergirl can barely move as Reign approaches her.]
- Reign: I'm going to kill you.
- Supergirl: [trying to get up] You don't... You don't scare me.
- Reign: You are no god. Just as I am no devil. All I am is truth. [picks Supergirl up by her throat] And judgement. [dangles her over the rooftop edge] And death. And I will reign.
- [Reign drops Supergirl, who falls and crashes into the pavement below.]
Legion of Superheroes [3.10]
edit- [Reign flies into the main CATCO office after throwing an injured criminal's body through the upper-story window into the room.]
- Lena: Why have you come here?
- Reign: To deliver a message.
- Lena: We are not your messengers.
- Reign: [smiles] Yes, you are. [points to a CATCO employee] You! Turn your camera on me.
- [The employee picks up a TV camera and starts filming Reign.]
- Reign: This man was a thief, condemned by his own actions. You've allowed sin to take root and fester like a weed. And worst of all, you have looked away. Apathy is the greatest sin of all. From now on, it will be punished in kind. There will be no more mercy. There will only be justice. I'm here to help.
- [Reign flies away through the broken window.]
- Alex: Ooo. Your eye. What happened to you?
- Coville: Oh, I was spreading the truth to my fellow inmates. They would have preferred I lie.
- Alex: Do you want to spread a little truth to me? I'll pass it along to Supergirl. You're her biggest fan, right? She said that you knew about the Reign of the Beast. What else do you know that can help us beat her?
- Coville: Beat her? She's already won.
- Alex: No. Supergirl's still alive.
- Coville: She was supposed to rise, find her faith, and deliver it. But Supergirl refused her faith and she failed the test.
- Alex: Supergirl will defeat her. You just have to help us stop her.
- Coville: Supergirl lost so that Reign can prepare us for what comes next.
- Alex: Never underestimate Supergirl.
- J'onn: No Supergirl. No cavalry. Reign is strong. But she doesn't know what we're capable of. Let's show her.
- Alex: You ready? [tosses J'onn a gun]
- J'onn: I just had a conversation about James Olsen's extraordinary kissing ability. This'll be a Sunday picnic.
- Mon-El: We have people counting on us in the future, and we can't get involved.
- Imra: You keep saying that. That this isn't our fight. What about Tommy and Gina? Hmm? "You live for the fight when it's all that you've got."
- Mon-El: Bon Jovi.
- Imra: Or was that all a lie?
- Mon-El: No. No, he speaks the truth.
- Imra: I know we had a plan. We are supposed to help people. We're sworn to helping people. But these people need our help right now. It's who we are.
- Mon-El: I was really worried about you. When you didn't wake up. I still care about you.
- Kara: I know.
- Mon-El: [walks off, then turns back] It's great fighting with you again.
- Kara: Yeah.
- Mon-El: I missed that. [walks back into the infirmary]
- [Brainy walks by.]
- Kara: Hey! It's you. Are you shorter?
- Brainy: Are you suggesting that I augmented my height when I entered your consciousness, so that you might see me as a more stable and trustworthy figure and therefore work with me to help you?
- Kara: ... uh, Yeah?
- Brainy: Yes. I did do exactly that. [Kara laughs] It's nice to meet you in real life. [walks off]
Fort Rozz [3.11]
edit- Alex: Well, I'm... I mean, I'm not doing anything. So I'm happy to have Ruby here with me.
- Samantha: No, I couldn't ask you. Look at your leg.
- Ruby: Come on, Mom, let me stay with Alex. At the Christmas party, she promised to teach me how to punch without breaking my thumb.
- Alex: Full disclosure: I am not a good babysitter.
- Kara: Yeah. You should listen to her 'cause one time, she made me watch The Shining, and I had nightmares for weeks.
- Alex: Um, okay, she was fifteen --
- Kara: So?
- Alex: So... you were the one who wanted to watch it.
- [Winn is showing Brainy the D.E.O. command center.]
- Winn: Aaand this is where the magic happens, my friend. From here, we can monitor and communicate with the Legion cruiser any time throughout their entire mission.
- Brainy: [looking around] Incredible. You actually rely on this to keep people safe. This is the technology that backs up Supergirl when she goes into battle?
- Winn: [hesitant] It.. is. Yes.
- Brainy: She is so much braver than I ever knew. I've seen espresso machines with more processing power.
- Livewire: [regarding the seemingly vacant Fort Rozz] This place is like the Mall of America. You could wander around here for days and not find a thing.
- Livewire: So this Reign character. We're getting information so we can kill her?
- Kara: No. Of course not. The priestess will have information that I could use to get through to her.
- Livewire: What?! You and your Pollyanna B.S. You think you're gonna get through to Reign.
- Kara: I got through to you. There must be something good in you that I could trust to come with me.
- Livewire: I came with you because there's a maniac on the loose and I wanna take her down. If you think I wouldn't fry you right now,--
- Kara: So do it.
- [They stare each other down.]
- Livewire: All I'm saying is somebody as evil as Reign deserves to die.
- Kara: And anyone else who thinks otherwise is just a sucker?
- Livewire: Now you're catching on.
- Kara: Can you tell me about Reign?
- Jindah Kol Rozz: She will destroy you.
- Kara: I've heard otherwise.
- Jindah Kol Rozz: You know nothing of the nature of destruction. You are a child, living in light. But there is darkness in all things. In every soul you know. Who will it take?
- Kara: No one. If I have anything to say about it.
- Jindah Kol Rozz: Oh. You fly too close to the sun. I have languished in pain for time beyond reason because of you. The children of light. But your pretty skin will soon be brittle scales in hellfire when the others awake and unite beneath the standard of Reign.
- Kara: Others? What do you mean "Others"?
- Jindah Kol Rozz: Worldkillers. The Power! The Pustulence! The Purity!
For Good [3.12]
edit- Samantha: Um, so I looked up my symptoms. Memory loss, headaches. It could be really bad. Like, brain tumor bad. ALS.
- Alex: You know what else causes memory loss. Caffeine withdrawal. Yikes.
- Lena: You know, Edge, you act like a bully, but underneath it all, you are scared to death of a powerful woman you can't control. You're so terrified you would sacrifice kids, poison our water, do just about anything to kill me and get rid of the problem.
- Edge: Then you got it wrong, Lena. I like powerful women, Nay, I love powerful women. But you're not a powerful woman. You're wasting away in that ivory tower. Posing as Cat Grant. Hoping that the gleam of liberal media gonna somehow magically rub off on you. I don't have to kill you, Lena. You're already dead. [turns and walks to his car] Enjoy the eggs, kids. They're mediocre, you'll fit right in.
- Lena: Burn in Hell, Edge.
- Edge: [grins] I hear the company's fantastic.
- J'onn: This world is a crazy place right now. People acting, reacting. Escalating behaviors. Like what Morgan Edge did to Lena. What our lawmakers are doing. Sniping at each other, going round and round in circles, not doing any good. Reminds me of Mars before the civil war. But like my father said then, "There is great power in being the calm in the center of the storm. A beacon, to show the way." Supergirl is here to remind us on Earth about what's best in ourselves. That's what's most important. It's more important than if you were to ever catch another bullet.
- Lena: What are you doing here, Mother?
- Lillian: What do you think? A man has been trying to assassinate my daughter, I came back to kill him.
- Lena: How sweet. Now what are you really doing here?
- Lillian: You know, you really hurt me, Lena. No matter how hard I try to show it, you still doubt my love for you. Do you know of any other mother who would kill for her daughter?
- Lena: No, I don't. It's probably a good thing for society.
- [Lillian has donned the LEXO armored battlesuit to kill Edge. Supergirl lands in-between them.]
- Supergirl: Suit's a bit much, don't you think?
- Lillian: Says the girl in a cape.
Both Sides Now [3.13]
edit- [As the D.E.O. search the house, a woman's voice can be heard singing.]
- J'onn: Is that Lisa Loeb?
- Mon-El: I thought the target's name was Julia Freeman.
- Samantha: It's been a rough couple of months, I feel like we can both play a little hooky.
- Ruby: Oh, my God, you're being serious.
- Samantha: I'm serious. Sound like a plan?
- Ruby: Hell, yeah.
- Samantha: You get precisely one "Hell, yes" a day. I hope you enjoyed that.
- Ruby: Okay.
- Kara: Alex, wait, listen to me. I am used to you being pragmatic, but since when have you become so hard and cynical?
- Alex: Well, not all of us are bulletproof, Kara!
- Kara: I know.
- Alex: So cynicism... that's what's keeping the rest of us alive.
- Kara: Seems like it's killing you. My sister, the sister I know, she has compassion for others.
- [J'onn, carrying two bottles, walks in on Mon-El.]
- Mon-El: Thought you left
- J'onn: [in a low voice] I did, but uh... only to get these. Come on. [Mon-El comes over and J'onn hands him a bottle.] It's sort of, uh... Martian moonshine. It's kinda spicy. It has a consciousness-enhancing quality to it.
- Mon-El: This has a label.
- J'onn: Oh, yeah. I sell it to the alien bars. Doing quite well.
- Mon-El: Winn, hey, I heard you fixed it (the Legion cruiser). How did you–
- Winn: I... I mean, I, I assisted.
- Imra: That was a little more than an assist. He reset Morran math, the chronorunner and time measurement system on a scale of twelve instead of ten.
- Winn: Yes, sort of how in America, we use inches instead of the metric system. They must have switched over before this here battery was invented, which actually, you know, gives me hope for America.
- Mon-El: So we were overloading the fuel cells.
- Winn: Bingo.
- Mon-El: Thanks, Winn.
- Winn: I mean, if you really want to thank me, you could, uh... let me take this out for a test drive. Just sayin'.
Schott Through the Heart [3.14]
edit- M'yrnn: [worn out from singing Karaoke] Karao-ke is not for the weak. It requires either great courage or a complete lack of shame. But I like it.
- [Winn has just learned his father died.]
- James: You mind if I stay out here for a second with you?
- Winn: [struggling with his feelings] Like, he's just gone, right? That's, that's all. I mean, it's not like anything's gonna change. I... never talked to him, never saw him, I....
- James: That doesn't mean you never felt him.
- Winn: Uh, I'm supposed to be feeling something, right? I don't feel... [gestures emptily] anything... I don't think... um,... Just go inside.
- James: I'm not going back in.
- Winn: Okay.
- Mon-El: Hey, I, uh... I owe you an apology.
- Kara: For what?
- Mon-El: When we were together, I never really got... how it must have been for you to find out that I had been lying. About being Daxxam's prince, about a lot of stuff. And I am sorry that I did that to you.
- Kara: I do really appreciate you saying that.
- Mon-El: Yes, of course.
- Kara: Are you okay?
- Mon-El: Uh, yeah, Imra... Imra lied to me. About, um,... about something big. With Legion business. And Brainy was in on it, too.
- Kara: Oh. Wow.
- Mon-El: Yeah. When your wife conspires with your best friend, it–
- Kara: Feels like garbage.
- Alex: You've chosen to live as a black man in America. Which is a harder existence, in and of itself. Why?
- J'onn: You know, I was... I was forced to become Hank Henshaw out of desperation, but now I, I choose this face. I like it. And I wouldn't want to live in a world where I need to change the color of my skin to feel safe, to feel seen, to feel like... I'm not a target. I'd rather change the world.
- M'yrnn: And whatever my son's fight may be, I choose it as well.
- Alex: And I have your backs.
- Mary Schott: Sorry about the mess.
- Kara: Oh, this? This is... that's not your fault
- Mary: Can I ask, uh, when it comes to your day-to-day, on a scale of one to ten... how big of a pain in the ass are flying monkeys?
- Kara: Maybe a two.
In Search of Lost Time [3.15]
edit- Winn: I have done something amazing.
- Kara: Did you find Pestilence?
- Winn: I have done... something okay. [to Mon-El] You. Come here.
- Mon-El: What?
- Winn: I have fixed your old suit.
- Mon-El: Winn. [hugs Winn, lifting him off the ground]
- Winn: [to Kara] Hey, can I say it? Can I say it? Please?
- Kara: Yes.
- Winn: [to Mon-El] Suit up.
- M'yrnn: Now come. Play a match with me. I never tire of beating you.
- J'onn: I gotta get back to work. Why don't you bring the game to the D.E.O.? We can play later.
- M'yrnn: As soon as I finish my game against Zook (J'onn's childhood imaginary friend).... [looks around, confused] He was right here. Where is he?
- J'onn: [concerned] Dad?
- M'yrnn: [winks at J'onn, who becomes visibly relieved.] A joke.
- J'onn: Not funny, Dad.
- M'yrnn: Only because you did not see your face.
- Lena: An employee of mine asked for help with a problem. And now that I've diagnosed the solution, they don't want to accept it.
- James: Sounds like they need an intervention.
- Lena: Tried that. It's not going well.
- James: Yeah, I had a roommate, in college. Great guy, but he started taking something. I'm not sure what it was, but he would come home, all hours of the night, and just tear the place apart. I tried to tell him that he had a problem, but he never wanted to hear it. So I just kept cleaning up after him.
- Lena: Did he ever acknowledge what was wrong with him?
- James: See, that's the thing. No matter how bad you want to help somebody, all you can really do is hold up a mirror.
- Kara: [upon seeing Mon-El in costume] Wow.
- Mon-El: You always said I cleaned up nicely. It's just like old times, huh? Training again?
- Kara: Except I basically had to twist your arm to train. You had no interest in being a hero. And now....
- Mon-El: We've come a long way.
- J'onn: I can face down the toughest adversaries without fear, but talking to my father about this (his dementia).... [regains his composure] I don't want to take away more from him than he's already lost. I just got him back. The practice of ta'ha kareek keeps him as close to the man I've always known. I... I don't want to give that up.
- Kara: My uncle Jor-El used to say "The son becomes the father, and the father the son."
Of Two Minds [3.16]
edit- [An unfamiliar person walks into the D.E.O. lab.]
- Alex: [drawing her gun] Hey! Stop right there.
- Mon-El: Whoa. Whoa, whoa, whoa. Guys, it's Brainy.
- Brainy: Oh, of course. I'm wearing a personal image inducer. [touches his forehead, regains his alien appearance] I had to purchase some apple cider vinegar and I nearly caused a riot at the Piggly Wiggly.
- Kara: Huh.
- Brainy: [resuming his illusory disguise] I thought this would, uh... help me fit in better.
- Winn: [walking in] Hey, guys. I just got word from City H-- [sees the disguised Brainy] .... Hi, Brainy
- Kara: Wait, you-you recognize him?
- Winn: Yeah. What, is that an image inducer? Eh? Ah, so our brains just think we're seeing a human, but nooo. Hey, can I borrow that for Halloween?
- Dr. Grace Parker: Well, if you're sure it's not contagious, then I need the quarantine lifted and the patients transferred to the nearest trauma facility.
- Alex: We have a lead on a treatment.
- Grace: You do? Already?
- Winn: Well, we work very fast on account of being really smart. [smiles goofily]
- Grace: Some people find humor charming during stressful circumstances. I find it's a mask for a lack of confidence.
- Winn: Well, I find that... I have no retort.
- Kara: Do you think I'll get through to Pestilence?
- J'onn: There's no way of knowing. You just have to try.
- Kara: That's not what Yoda would say.
- J'onn: Oh, yeah. Yoda. "Do or do not." He was wrong about that one.
- Mon-El: We took an oath when we formed the Legion: to preserve all that is good and to never harm the innocent. How is this mission in line with that? We should not kill Pestilence. [off Brainy's look] And you're obviously on Imra's side..
- Brainy: It's not about picking sides, Mon-El. If we kill Pestilence when we find her, there is a 98.459 percent chance the Blight will never happen. Millions of people will be saved. Now, if we try to rescue the person inside of her in order to defeat her, that chance is reduced to 52.744 percent.
- Mon-El: Some decisions can't be made with a math equation.
- Grace: My mother used to always say that good would be rewarded with grace. But when I became a surgeon, I finally saw the truth. There is no reward for being good.
- Kara: Whatever is happening to you doesn't give you power over who lives. Only over who dies. You don't want that. [holds out her hand] We can stop it.
- Grace: [takes Kara's hand] Stop it. Why would I ever want to stop it? This is the greatest thing that's ever happened to me. I don't have to worry about saving anyone anymore because I don't want to. [shoves Kara's hand away]
- Kara: No.
- Grace: I get to choose who dies.
- Kara: Grace.
- Grace: They say that surgeons have a God complex, but it's simple. [speaks in Pestilence's voice] I. Am. A god!
Trinity [3.17]
edit- J'onn: So, for three weeks, you've been harboring and abetting a mass murderer?
- Lena: I helped a friend.
- J'onn: And you didn't think to bring this to our attention?
- Lena: The attention of a clandestine organization that has never formally acknowledged its existence to me? No, I am not your employee. I have not signed a contract, nor sworn an oath. I conducted an L-Corp experiment using L-Corp technology on L-Corp property.
- Kara: I'm just tired. Brainy said it would be hard for me to carry both of you in here. Is this what it's like when humans exercise? This is terrible! Why would you ever exercise?
- Alex: One foot in front of the other.
- Lena: What I did wasn't personal.
- Alex: You had a stash that kills Kryptonians, Lena. It's personal.
- Lena: I would never use it for that. You know that.
- Kara: I thought I knew everything I needed to know, but you have secrets. It changes things.
- Lena: Ah, right. You don't like secrets.
- Kara: Nope, I don't.
- Lena: Good. What's your real name?
- Kara: That's not a great question for a Luthor to ask someone in my family.
- Lena: You have secrets? I can get on board with that. I have secrets, too.
- Kara: Hey. Hey. Uh... Cool new suit!
- Alex: Winn did me a solid. [offers Winn a fist bump]
- Winn: [returning the bump] Yes! Upgrades!
- Alex: Well, I have been asking the director of the D.E.O. for one for years, but... just kept getting denied.
- J'onn: Blame it on Congress. I don't write our budgets. Besides, don't you miss your polo? It looked like it was sweat-wicking.
- Alex: [mock-serious] I have a really cool new gun. Don't think it won't work on you.
- J'onn: [in good humor] Don't shoot.
- Lena: Surprised you'd want to see me.
- James: You know, for quite some time, I've been looking for any reason, any reason I could to distrust you. It's not your fault, it's just, um... Lex baggage, whatever. But for the last two years, you have done nothing but prove me wrong.
- Lena: Until now.
- James: No. No. The way I see it, your friend came to you with something unbearable. You tried your best to help her carry it. You did everything in your power to help her, regardless of what that might look like to other people when they found out. And that's beautiful. That's somebody I want to know.
- Lena: Really?
- James: Yeah.
Shelter From The Storm [3.18]
edit- Brainy: When I first got here, I assessed you as a first-level intellect.
- Winn: [deadpan] Thank you.
- Brainy: As reference, I'm a twelfth.
- Winn: Oh, yes. Yes, you've mentioned that.
- Brainy: But now that I've gotten to know you, I realize that you're actually, more accurately categorized as a one-point-four-two level intellect.
- Winn: [deadpan] Wow. Thank-thank you.
- Supergirl: You think I should be grateful that you learned how to make the one substance on this planet that can kill me?
- Lena: Thousands of things can kill me, Supergirl. And everyone else on this planet. Fire, but we don't go around banning bonfires or candles. Cars kill people every day, and yet we still have the courage to get in them every morning and drive ourselves to work. There is one element on the planet that kills Kryptonians, and you can't tolerate its existence.
- Supergirl: No.
- Lena: You really do have a God complex.
- Supergirl: Do you know what it's like to walk into a room and your skin feel like it's going to be seared off your bones? Or like nails are running through your blood? That's what kryptonite feels like.
- Lena: Well, I don't know, it sounds like exactly what you need to subdue Reign.
- [An unmasked Reign advances on Ruby, intending to kill her, when Supergirl intercedes.]
- Supergirl: No! You can't !
- Reign: You would stop me?
- Supergirl: I don't have to. You have a code. A purpose. You fight against evil and you dispense justice. You're here to make a better world. One without sin in it. But this girl (indicating Ruby) has not sinned. You can't kill her. You won't.
- M'yrnn: I discovered the most incredible thing today. Did you know if you grind the k'off eee beans with the cocoa beans, you get the most delectable mixture. It makes the flavor sensors of my mouth... smile.
- J'onn: [laughing, happy] It's called a mocha, Father.
- M'yrnn: Mooh-ka. Hm. I would have thought... "choco k'off eee".
- J'onn: "Choco k'off eee". You know, that does kind of have a ring to it.
- [Lena runs into Kara on an elevator, still unaware that Kara is Supergirl.]
- Kara: Alex tells me that you're helping Supergirl fight Reign. I'm sure she's so grateful for your help.
- Lena: Well... frankly, I am only working with Supergirl to save Sam, because I have no other choice.
- Kara: What do you mean?
- Lena: Well, it's that old adage: "Never meet your idols." You know? It'll only lead to disappointment?
- Kara: [subdued] Oh, yes.
- Lena: Supergirl's not all truth and justice like she pretends to be. You know, she had James break into L-Corp and search my private vault?
- Kara: .... I'm sure she had a really good reason.
- Lena: Of course, James didn't do it.
- Kara: Really?
- Lena: Well, no. We've been dating each other for months. He knows me and he trusts me, and I trust him. Supergirl went behind my back and used my personal relationships against me. That's like something my mother would do. She crossed a line. And I can never trust her again.
The Fanatical [3.19]
edit- James: Kara. Something happen with Reign?
- Kara: No, actually it's... it's Lena. Why did you tell her that Supergirl asked Guardian to go into her lab to find kryptonite? Now she has a problem with me.
- James: She does not have a problem with you. She couldn't wait to see you this morning. She was talking about you.
- Kara: She couldn't wait to see Kara. Not Supergirl. She has a problem with Supergirl. [sighs] Supergirl can't tell her that she can actually trust me because I'm her best friend, Kara. But Kara can't tell her why Supergirl took it so personally that she was using kryptonite behind her back because... Lena doesn't actually know that I'm Supergirl.
- James: You know what you said is really confusing, right?
- J'onn: [Seeing books about grief] Some light reading?
- Alex: Yeah, I'm just trying to figure out how to reach Ruby. You know, I mean, I lost my dad as a teenager, so I figured "Hey, I should be a natural" at helping her get through this whole ordeal with her mom. But nothing I have tried is working. So I bought every book that I could find on helping kids deal with trauma.
- J'onn: I'd imagine none of those books have chapters on what to do when your mother's a Worldkiller who tried to murder you.
- Alex: Hm. You know, they left that one out.
- Supergirl: I just don't want one mistake to ruin our friendship, that's all.
- Lena: It won't.
- Supergirl: Good.
- Lena: We don't have a friendship, Supergirl. All this time we've been working together, it's been about work. We have a mission to complete, and I am not about to let any tension between you and I get in the way of that. Are you?
- Supergirl: Of course not. I... I just hope, um... when we solve this, we can work to rebuild our trust.
- Lena: Why is it so important to you that we're friends? I have friends, Supergirl. Friends that don't scheme behind my back or lie. Given my family history, they know how painful that would be. They also know I would never enter into a friendship with someone who's already breached that trust.
- Supergirl: Understood.
- Lena: Everyone knows that Guardian's a hero.
- James: But not everyone knows that Guardian is black. You know how old I was the first time cops put cuffs on me? Seven. I was seven years old. My family and I were taking a vacation. We were staying at this nice hotel, and my cousins and I decided to go out in the grounds and play hide-and-go-seek. One minute I'm trying my damndest not to be found, and in the next I'm shielding my eyes from police lights. And these four huge cops, they came and they pulled us out of our hiding places, and the whole time we're saying "Wait, what are you doing? We're staying here," but none of them believed that we were supposed to be there, none of them believed that we belonged. So my oldest cousin must've been about eleven, and I was the smallest, but they slapped cuffs on all of us anyway, and my arms were so little they had to put them around my forearms. Then they marched us into the hotel lobby like a bunch of criminals, and my mom was there, and then they believed us. She kept yelling "Get those cuffs off my boys!" Those cuffs. [sighs]
- Lena: James, that's horrible.
- James: [nodding] Racism is the oldest form of bullying.
- Lena: I'm so sorry that happened to you.
- James: But when I became Guardian, I put that mask on and it was strangely liberating. It was the first time, in my life, that I had the opportunity to be judged on my action and my heart, not how I look.
- M'yrnn: We do not have cork trees on Mars.
- Ruby: Mars? Wait, you're from Mars?
- M'yrnn: Of course.
- Ruby: Really? Wait, what's it like there?
- M'yrnn: It was, once, a place of great nobility. People lived simply, yet with joy. I long for that place.
- Ruby: What happened?
- M'yrnn: War. My family was killed. A very long time ago.
- Ruby: How did you recover? I mean, after that happened.
- M'yrnn: Faith. I believed, if my heart remained pure, H'ronmeer would provide for me. It was difficult, but I was strong. Like you.
- Ruby: H'ronmeer's, like, the God on Mars? [M'yrnn chuckles] Did he come through?
- M'yrnn: He brought me back my son.
Dark Side of the Moon [3.20]
edit- Mon-El: You okay?
- Kara: Yeah. Just thinking how ironic this is. Donning disguises across the solar system seems to be my karma.
- Mon-El: It's necessary for survival.
- Kara: So is Kara Danvers. Just wish my day-to-day life didn't have to have a disguise. It's exhausting.
- Mon-El: In the future, I just live in the open. All Legionnaires do. There's no secret identities, no disguises. 24/7, I'm just... me, Mon-El from the Legion of Super-Heroes. And it's still exhausting.
- Kara: What we do, the responsibilities we have, there's always a trade-off, isn't there?
- James: I mean, well, there's still a chance that Supergirl can come back in time.
- Lena: And if she doesn't?.... James, I don't know what to do.
- James: What would Sam want you to do?
- Lena: Sam wanted me to heal her.
- James: No, not what Sam wanted you to do. What would Sam want you to do now, with the choice that you're presented with?
- Lena: .... She'd choose Ruby. Over anything. Even her own life. She'd want me to protect her daughter.
- James: It's a difficult choice. But it sounds like you have the answer.
- Winn: I'm a - I'm a jerk.
- Ruby: Yeah.
- Winn: I know what you're going through. I actually do. I had a very... complicated relationship with my dad. He actually tried to, um... to kill me, too, believe it or not. But you know, for the longest time... Dude, I was terrified that whatever made him what he was, like, that was inside of me, too. You know, that... evil.
- Ruby: I know what you mean. But you're not evil.
- Winn: No. No, I'm not. Just a jerk.
- Selena: Argo was spared the fate of the rest of Krypton. But what value is our civilization if we don't use our stolen time to right the sins of the past? We must set an example for future generations, or else our survival means nothing. [hands Kara a fragment of the Urrica rock]
- Kara: Thank you
- Selena: May Rao's light shine upon you.
- Mon-El: It was a pleasure meeting you. I'm very fond of your daughter, as are many others on Earth and across time. You should be very proud of what she's become.
- Alura Zor-El: I am. [to Kara] It's amazing that something so small and unremarkable can hold the key to so much survival.
- Alex: You know, when you first approached me about working at the D.E.O., I was failing med school, I was drunk, and I was completely lost. But you, J'onn, you gave me purpose. You know, something to stand up for, something to devote my life for. But today, I risked my life for it. You know, I jumped straight across without hesitating, without even thinking. And to be honest, I mean that wasn't even the tallest building I've jumped off of in the line of duty.
- J'onn: You are someone who makes the hard choices, Alex. You go the extra mile.
- Alex: Yeah. Exactly. And that's who I am. It's just... baked into me. You know, jumping buildings, making enemies, that's all part of the job. But the irony here is, is that the thing I had to do to save myself is the very same thing that could've killed me. I mean, one more inch... and I would've died. And then, where would she be? [nods towards Ruby] I broke up with Maggie because I wanted to be a mother. And one day, I will be. You know, whether I'm with somebody or if I'm doing it by myself. I know that's what I want. And I know that that is who I am. Just like I know that I'm the person that's gonna jump the buildings to stop the bad guy. And I... I keep wondering, I mean, can those two people co-exist? And is that fair? Is it fair to the person that I'm coming home to?
- J'onn: You may be the person who jumps the building to stop the bad guy, but you're also one of the most intelligent and intuitive women I know. You are an incredible agent and I know you're going to be an incredible mother. So when the time is right, I know you'll make the choice that's right for you.
Not Kansas [3.21]
edit- [The Reign essence has seemingly been expelled from Sam's body.]
- Lena: Sam? Can you hear me?
- Sam: [weakly] Hi, Lena.... Do you have some aspirin?
- Kara: I'm really gonna miss you guys. This world was so foreign and terrifying, but over the years I've learned to feel safe here. It's been an honor protecting this planet and being protected by it. And I owe all of that to you.
- J'onn: Hear, hear.
- Kara: [voice-over during montages of Supergirl's and Kara Danvers' farewell parties] You are my friends who understand me and make me laugh. You are my role models, who have built me into a leader and shown me what it means to find fulfillment in the work we do. This world has given me a family. In taking this chance to revisit my home, my first home, I'm bringing you all with me in my heart. And I'm at peace knowing you'll be holding down the fort here until I'm back. And this is not "Goodbye". It's "See you on the flip side." Or as we say on Krypton: "Kaoshuh" – "To be continued."
- Guardian: [playing with a basketball] Nothing. There's nothing going on.
- Winn: [playing with a nerf gun] Nada. Not even a jaywalker.
- Guardian: How did Supergirl do this on quiet nights?
- Winn: Yeah, she would stay home.
- Guardian: Ah, yeah, right. The luxury of super-hearing.
- Mon-El: Why are you smiling?
- Kara: It just feels amazing to be normal. I'm actually relieved I can't fly. No one to save. Do you hear that undetectable sound in the distance?
- Mon-El: No.
- Kara: Exactly.
- Lena: People don't like the government keeping track of the guns they own.
- James: I never really understood that argument. That someone's right to own an assault weapon is more important than someone's right to go to school safely.
- Lena: I have a gun for self-defense. I have used it for self-defense.
- James: [in disbelief] You're not telling me you're one of those people that thinks that having a gun makes everybody safer, right?
- Lena: We disagree. But I can see your side, and hopefully you can see my side, too.
- James: I'm open to listening.
- Lena: Good, 'cause things get done when we listen to each other.
Make It Reign [3.22]
edit- M'yrnn: I came because I wished to see you again, Alex. To say goodbye.
- J'onn: [restrained] It's, uh... It's time.
- M'yrnn: You have brought me much joy in my time on your Earth, Alex. You and your friends have shown me strange and wonderful things. You know, you have a rare gift for intuiting the feelings of others. You would have made an excellent Green Martian. [Both J'onn and Alex become emotional.] Most of all, you have given me the great gift of witnessing your love for my son. Home is not a place. It is living among those who love and honor you. I can depart this world with peace, because I know my son is home.
- Alex: [choking up] It has been a great honor getting to spend time with you, M'yrnn. And now I know where J'onn... gets his dignity... and his enormous heart. [hugs M'yrnn]
- [Winn secretly activates his new personal force field and walks up to D.E.O. agent Deimos.]
- Winn: Yo, Deimos. Punch me. [Deimos turns to look at Winn.] You heard me. Punch. Me.
- Deimos: [stands up] Finally.
- Winn: Seriously? You're not even, really, gonna like ask?
- [Deimos punches Winn, only for his fist to be stopped by the force field. Winn does a little victory spin.]
- Deimos: You know, that wasn't as satisfactory as I'd imagined. And I've imagined it.
- M'yrnn: How does it feel, my son, to now know all of the five hundred million moves on the Ok'ra'tohk board?
- J'onn: Enlightened, Father.
- M'yrnn: Just don't share them with your imaginary friend Zook.
- [M'yrnn and J'onn recall memories from "Schott Though The Heart", "In Search of Lost Time" and "Wake Up".]
- M'yrnn: These are happy memories. They should make you happy.
- J'onn: And they do, Father. But they also remind me how much I'm going to miss you. Every memory that passes between us brings us closer to that eventuality.
- M'yrnn: By the end of this, you will not feel loss, J'onn. You will feel complete, I promise.
- Winn: I thought you were gonna call the Legion and go straight back to the future.
- Mon-El: [hesitantly] Uh... yeah. Yeah, I was, but then, uh, the time beacon broke and, and Kara ran into some troubles, so I, uh... I decided to stay back to...
- Winn: Uh huh. Always the he-ro.
- Mon-El: .... I lost her once, Winn. I'm not sure if I could do it again.
- Winn: [lowered voice] Wow, really? Dude. Dude, forget Reign. You need to get back here fast so we can get a drink.
- Alura: Your friend Sam is strong.
- Alex: Well, she's fighting for her daughter. Like you.
- Kara: [excited] Mom... This is Alex.
- Alura: Oh. [embraces Alex] You and your family rescued my daughter. I am indebted to you.
- Alex: Well, sometimes I think she's the one that rescued us.
Battles Lost and Won [3.23]
edit
- Kara: You're all clear, kid. Now let's blow this thing and go home.
- Brainy: I assume that's some sort of film reference.
- Kara: We never showed you Star Wars? Not a single Star War?
- M'yrnn: I'm sorry I couldn't give you the rest.
- J'onn: Don't apologize. Don't.
- M'yrnn: I had a good life.
- J'onn: [emotional] I'm not ready.
- M'yrnn: You are. You looked into the flames, and you had no fear.
- J'onn: That's because you were with me.
- M'yrnn: That will never change, J'onn. Never. Live as H'ronmeer taught, among the people. Promote peace. And... be happy... my son.
- Brainy: Killing Pestilence saved the future from the Blight. Millions of people were spared. Including my... extremely distant relative. The Evil One. Who has created a plague to wipe out all AIs other than himself. In short, all AIs are in danger, and I can no longer stay there. The future needs heroes. The future needs leaders.
- Mon-El: The future has leaders.
- Brainy: The future needs you, Mon-El. To fight. And it needs Winn to take my place in the Legion and save the AIs.
- Mon-El: Well, you did it. Just like a Greek myth. You went down into the underworld and slayed the three-headed monster and saved Persephone.
- Kara: Uh, I think in the myth, Persephone eats pomegranate seeds and is confined to the realm of Hades forever.
- Mon-El: Yeah, well, that just strengthens my point, because the Greek gods have nothing on you.
- [Kara and Alex have just watched a news report about James revealing himself to be Guardian.]
- Kara: [amazed] He did it.
- Alex: How 'bout Winn joining the Legion?
- Kara: [chuckles] Do you think he'll make them new outfits?
- Alex: Oh, absolutely.
- Kara: I still can't get over J'onn, following in his father's footsteps. Leaving the D.E.O. I did not see that coming.
- Alex: Yeah.
- Kara: What about you, Director Danvers? You're so brave.
- Alex: Yeah. Look at you, okay? I mean, leaving your mom after you just found her. Coming back to Earth, I mean, that takes courage.
- Kara: Hm. I just realized that everything that makes me me is here. This is my home. With you. On this couch, with this insanely huge pizza that we just downed.
- Alex: There's no pizza on Argo, huh?
- Kara: Nope.
- Alex: That's a shame. [Kara laughs] You have no idea how happy I am that you came back.... Are we gonna be okay?
- Kara: We're gonna be okay.
Season 4
editMy name is Kara Zor-El. I'm from Krypton. I'm a refugee on this planet. I was sent to Earth to protect my cousin. But my pod got knocked off-course, and by the time I got here, my cousin had already grown up and become... Superman. I hid who I really was until one day when an accident forced me to reveal myself to the world. To most people, I'm a reporter at CatCo Worldwide Media. But in secret, I work with my adoptive sister at the D.E.O. to protect this planet I call my home from anyone that means to cause it harm. I am Supergirl.
American Alien [4.1]
edit- Alex: We seem to be having a communication problem.
- Brainy: Oh no, I assure you I understand every word that comes out of your mouth.
- Alex: Yes, but you are not comprehending it. Otherwise you wouldn't've spent the last three months acting like a grain of sand in my boot.
- Brainy: Oh, I guess that does sound annoying.
- Alex: Yes. Every time I tell you to do something, you either do too little or too much.
- Brainy: Yes, but I felt...
- Alex: This isn't the Legion. Okay, you don't get to just go rogue whenever you feel like it. So from now on, you don't leave this building, you don't breathe, unless I tell you to. Is that understood?
- Brainy: Affirmative.
- Alex: Good. [leaves]
- Brainy: May I breathe now?
- Nia Nal: You wanted to see me?
- Kara: Yeah, I was just checking in. I know James asked the new reporters to pitch him a list of story ideas. Did you pick an article?
- Nia: Yes. Uh, the feature on National City's new fashion district.
- Kara: Really?
- Nia: You don't think it's a good idea?
- Kara: It's fine. It's just I read on your résumé that you have a degree in international relations from Georgetown. Are you sure you don't want to do something with a little more heft?
- Nia: There's nothing slight about fashion, Kara. It's one of the most visceral forms of art. What we choose to wear tells a story about who we are. Whether you wear black and leather or pastels and silk, you're creating an inner version of yourself whether you realize it or not.
- Kara: Never really thought about clothes that way.
- Nia: Well, what makes this story so exciting is that the fashion district's setting up shop in the middle of East City. New legislation is allowing designers to live and work in industrial spaces that have been abandoned for decades. An area that's been a hotbed for crime is going to be infused with color and life. I just think of all the kids growing up in that neighborhood, all the new job opportunities that'll be created. The fashion district article I wanna write about isn't about clothes. It's about community and growth. And hope.
- Kara: You need to pitch the article exactly like that to James. He's gonna love it.
- J'onn: I've been trying to tell you, the climate towards aliens is changing.
- Supergirl: Yeah. Yes, I agree it is, but for the better. And yes, there will always be extremists like whoever attacked the bar, but overall, I think this country has made incredible progress. The president is about to celebrate the second anniversary of the Alien Amnesty Act, and for the first time on Earth, aliens are embraced as citizens with equal rights...
- J'onn: Which is part of the backlash. The assimilation with aliens has sparked fear among many humans. And aliens are feeling the brunt of that anger.
- Supergirl: I'm an alien, and I've been all over the world recently, and I've never felt more love.
- J'onn: Part of the reason why you're embraced as a hero is because you present as human. Most aliens do not share that privilege. I'm afraid your experiences are not the best barometer here.
- Supergirl: I'm embraced as a hero because I'm good at my job. And I really don't appreciate you questioning my judgment.
- J'onn: I'm just trying to offer you a different perspective.
- Supergirl: J'onn, you left the D.E.O. So maybe now it's time you leave protecting the city to me.
- Kara: You were right, about the crimes. They were motivated by hate. And there's a web of people...
- J'onn: Now that you know what's happening, you can fight it, Kara.
- Kara: But I need your help. They're going to attack the alien summit. Help me keep it safe, and then help me take on the rest of this movement, because it is bigger than anything I have ever fought. The people involved in it are like the people I save every day. A villain, I know how to stop, but these people...
- J'onn: I'm sorry, but I cannot fight with you. Not this time.
- Kara: But... but you have to. You were the first person to see this. You... who yelled at me to open my eyes, so how can you not join me now?
- J'onn: Because it's no longer my path to fight. When my father passed, he gave me a message: live as H'ronmeer taught and promote peace. I cannot do that whilst wielding a sword. I will help those in need, and I will be a voice for change like Dr. Vose. I will support you, Kara, but I cannot join your battle. I'm sorry.
- Marsdin: I'm sorry, Supergirl, but I can't, I won't cancel the summit.
- Supergirl: The Graves siblings are dangerous operatives. I'm afraid of what they could do to you and your alien guests.
- Marsdin: So am I, but there's always someone to be afraid of. Some force, some threat, that is beyond our control. And yet, we carry on. A leader who caves to fear is no leader at all.
Fallout [4.2]
edit- Supergirl: Are you sure resigning is necessary? There must be another way.
- Marsdin: My presidency is in violation of Article II of the Constitution. If I stay and fight impeachment, it will only cause more chaos and turmoil.
- Supergirl: You've done so much good. People need to remember that. Every step of your presidency promoted compassion, and equal rights for all.
- Marsdin: To be honest, there is a part of me that is relieved. Hiding who I am, it's taken its toll.
- Supergirl: I can understand that. Mercy Graves exposed you because she wanted to fan the flames of fear and hatred. And I will stop her. I promise you that. And once she's exposed, people will realize they never had to fear you.
- Marsdin: Fear can create monsters where none existed before. Remind the world that there is still goodness here. Be that beacon of hope that we still need.
- Supergirl: I won't let you down, Madam President.
- Kara: I had no idea your brother's history with Mercy went back this far.
- Lena: Yeah. Mercy started out as his head of security, but over time she became his closest confidant and frequent dinner guest.
- Kara: I knew Lex had a close relationship with her, but I-I had no idea you did.
- Lena: Growing up, my mother was very critical of me, as you know. She wasn't very helpful with the life stuff. Then Mercy came into our lives and she kind of took me under her wing. She taught me how to act, how to dress, how to always reach for the biggest gun. She was almost like a big sister. Almost.
- Kara: Was it hard for you after she left Lex?
- Lena: Yeah. I felt abandoned. But I really can't blame her. Truthfully, I blame Lex entirely.
- Kara: What happened between them?
- Lena: Mercy grew frustrated because Lex was so hyper-focused on Superman. He lost sight of the bigger picture. She felt intelligence wasn't enough, that humans needed to develop even greater powers and abilities than aliens.
- Kara: That sounds unhinged.
- Lena: Yeah. But I don't disagree with her main point. [seeing Kara's look of surprise] Well, why can't humans be as powerful as aliens?
- Nia: I just witnessed a business owner refuse to serve an alien, and then assault him.
- James: Yeah. We're getting a lot of calls like that lately. And it... it's good for us to follow up on these types of stories, so that people know how these businesses are treating aliens.
- Nia: Absolutely, but... it's bigger than that. Mr. Olsen, I really think we need a statement from our Editor-in-Chief. Aliens are being subjected to hate crimes like never before.
- James: It is horrible, which is why we are reporting on this kind of stuff. We are. But... I have to think strategically. And this is not the best time for me to write an editorial.
- Nia: I know you've been under a lot of scrutiny since unmasking as Guardian. You have another chance to fight for justice, now.
- James: Okay, please. What's on your mind?
- Nia: You may not know this about me, but I am a transgender woman. I know what it's like to be... attacked and denied because of who I am. When I saw that alien being attacked, I couldn't let it pass. I... I had to stand up, hold a mirror to that bully's face. And I made a difference. And that was just one person. You are the Editor-in-Chief of CatCo Worldwide Media. You can hold a mirror up to the entire city. We have to show people that violence against aliens is not okay, and that the only way we are going to survive is if we start truly seeing each other.
- James: Thank you, for sharing your truth, and your passion. But there's something else that I want you to understand, too, is that our readers that share our values already know that we support aliens.
- Nia: Well, what about the others?
- James: We're trying. We're... we're reaching over the aisle. If I editorialize too soon, they're just gonna call us biased. They're gonna prejudge us. Look, I've been doing this a long time, and the only way to reach people is through balanced reporting.
- Nia: When innocent people are being attacked, it's not about balance. It's about justice.
- Mercy Graves: Do you remember when you were afraid to show Lex your little inventions? That you would hide them from him until they were absolutely perfect. Do you remember what he would do?
- Lena: Yeah. He'd say they were cute and I should make them in pink.
- Mercy: This is exactly what he was afraid of. That you would outshine him. I know that you wanna resist, but you are just like me. You don't just wanna be the best, you are the best.
- Lena: Oh, I know I'm the best. You're the one not living up to your full potential. You've chosen a side. I'd never do that.
- Mercy: All you care about is lining your pockets.
- Kara: Yeah, also she's not a murderer, so...
- Mercy: Maybe that's just because she hasn't tried it yet.
- Supergirl: Fellow citizens of America, these are complicated times. Some of you are confused, many of you are scared. You just found out that the President of the United States is not from northern Iowa like you thought. She's from a planet somewhere out in the vast universe. Many of you feel betrayed because you were lied to. President Marsdin took responsibility for that. She resigned from office. But the fear that's spreading in this country like wildfire isn't because the president lied. It's because she comes from someplace different. All of you know that I am also from a different place, another planet. But I've lived here long enough to know that it doesn't matter where we were born, because we are all the same. The character of a person, or alien, is not defined by where we are from, but by what we do. The people that exposed President Marsdin wanted to divide us. They want us to turn on one another, live in fear, grow in hate. But I know we are better than that. I know we can work together with love and respect, treat our neighbors with kindness. I'm an alien, and I love this planet that I am proud to call home. I want what we all want: to be a good American. I will stand by the new administration as this nation begins to heal. And I'll continue to protect my friends and neighbors just as I always have. I hope you will all do the same.
Man of Steel [4.3]
edit- Peter Lockwood: We lost the Luthor Corporation contract last week.
- Ben Lockwood: What?
- Peter: I had to shutter two blast furnaces. Takin' on statue commissions just to make ends meet.
- Lockwood: What if you retrofitted the factory to process Nth metal? You could re-train your employees.
- Peter: This town was built on steel. American steel. You rip out that foundation, and everything will crumble around it. You mark my words.
- Lockwood: People thought textiles would be the end of modern society, but the Industrial Revolution, it created unprecedented opportunities...
- Peter: I'm not one of your students, Ben. And I'll remind you, it was called a revolution for a reason. And I'll also remind you that steel is what paid for that fancy college education of yours that you only wanna use when you wanna condescend to your old man.
- Lockwood: Worth every penny. Right, dad?
- Peter: Not so much.
- Lockwood: Nativist. A term often used in a derogatory fashion to describe those who fear the other. Question for you. What's wrong with those who wish to protect their homes from the outsiders?
- Alien Student: Well, America is a country of immigrants.
- Lockwood: Yes, but that's always been controversial. You see, in 1775, Benjamin Franklin himself writes of his own fears of immigrants, whom he warned "The immigrant will never adopt our language or customs any more than he can acquire our complexion."
- Alien Student: Franklin was talking about German immigrants back when America was still a British colony. I don't see how it applies to anything.
- Lockwood: Oh, I can see why this, uh, point of view would be problematic, especially since we are talking about human immigrants; human immigrants who, in the past 200 years, made America great no matter what their complexion. But now, we welcome immigrants not only from outside our borders, but from beyond our atmosphere, so let me just ask you, how does the human worker compete? Anyone? How does the human worker compete against an alien who could lift two tons of steel over its head without even breaking a sweat? How does the human worker compete against an alien that can fly goods from one coast to the other, leaving our trucks to rust away in the sand?
- Another Student: [confused] Sorry, professor, what page are we on?
- Lockwood: Ben Franklin's fears have come to pass. The modern immigrant cannot assimilate, and it's not a question of desire, it's not a question of culture. It is a question of biology, and from that context... [an alien student, insulted, stands and leaves] From that context, I should be proud if you were to call me a nativist.
- Alien Student: This... isn't nativism. It's xenophobia.
- Lockwood: Well, I can't say I'm surprised to hear that from someone with your complexion.
- Lockwood: Sometimes things happen in life that we can't explain. Like a good man being sent to an early grave. And when, not if, these things happen, it can make us feel like we want to give up. So, I'm very happy to, uh, read to you my father's favorite quote. Well, it's the only quote he knew. Winston Churchill. "Never give in." "Never give in. Never, in nothing, great or small, large or petty, except in considerations of honor and good sense. Never yield to force, or the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy that confronts you. Never. Never, ever, give in."
- Mercy: People love you, Ben. You have a rare gift of communication, like Franklin Roosevelt or Mussolini. The people I work with, they don't have such gifts. But I think if we could all work together, we could make this country a much better place.
- Lockwood: How?
- Mercy: We're gonna expose the president as a liar, a fraud, and an alien.
- Lockwood: Read a little 4chan, do ya?
- Mercy: I can understand why you wouldn't believe me. But can you imagine if we proved it was true? How that would change the world?
- Lockwood: Well, that's a nice dream, but, um, I don't even know who you are.
- Mercy: Mercy Graves. And that's my brother, Otis.
- Otis Graves: [rolling down the limo's driver partition] What's up?
- Mercy: [offering Ben a folder] And most importantly, this is Fiona. Part-time bartender, full-time alien rights activist. Don't be fooled by the lipstick. Beneath the disguise, she's a monster. One who is organizing other monsters to defend themselves against us. But that's okay. Because some of these creatures have skills we can use. So what do you say? Besties?
- Lena: Where is she?
- Alex: She's this way. Hey, listen, I know that you and Supergirl, you don't always see eye to eye on everything, but it means a tremendous amount to us, to... to me, that you're always here when we need you the most.
- Lena: People underestimate me, but I care. I really do.
Ahimsa [4.4]
edit- Agent Taylor: [freeing two aliens from custody] Okay. Make it look convincing.
- Mercy: It's gonna look real convincing. [shoots Taylor]
- Agent Raymond Jensen: I thought we didn't kill humans.
- Otis: He wasn't human. He was loose ends.
- J'onn: Man, you picked the wrong house.
- Manchester Black: Don't think so. Man your age lives alone. No personal history to be found. A bit dodgy, that. Red flags. So, tell me, J'onn J'onzz, how do you know Fiona?
- J'onn: You're her fiancé.
- Manchester: That I am. Luckiest man in the world. Only Fiona dropped off the radar. Not like her. And you seem to have spent some time following her about.
- J'onn: Fiona is just a friend.
- Manchester: Well, friend, I'll ask you once more. Where is she?
- J'onn: [his eyes glowing red as Black grabs him] Today is not the day to push me.
- Manchester: Not from around here, are we? Relax, man. Weren't going to hurt you.
- Lockwood: I seem to recall you telling me that Supergirl was dead.
- Otis: We never said it was official.
- Mercy: We'll make her dead. The plan still stands.
- Lockwood: Well, your plan is small.
- Mercy: Excuse me?
- Lockwood: You want to show people that aliens are monsters. That's good, but you don't do that by attacking their protectors, the police, the DEO. Yeah, that will make them afraid. That'll make them feel fear, up here, in their mind. What you need to do is make them feel it in their bones.
- Mercy: And how do you plan on doing that, exactly?
- Lockwood: You show them that they need to be afraid for their children.
- J'onn: That word, ahimsa, it's Hindu?
- Manchester: It means non-violence. Just something Fi used to say.
- J'onn: Tell me about her.
- Manchester: When I met Fi, I was... well, I guess you'd call it "ganged up".
- J'onn: Mm.
- Manchester: It was football hooligans. Sorry, soccer hooligans. Any excuse to break a window. We worked for me dad. He taught me how to win a fight. It's easy, once you know the trick. [points to his temple, indicating his brain] There's a switch in here. Keeps you from hurting another person. You can turn it on... [snaps his fingers] ...and off.
- J'onn: So, why did you stop?
- Manchester: I met Fi. She kept the books for the gang. Didn't hurt no one. No one but me, because one look from her, and I was dead, man, gone, hers. And she showed me... showed me other ways. Non-violent ways. Ahimsa. Then the boys found out she was an alien. Mm. Wasn't safe there anymore. So I told her... I told her to go to the States so she'd be safe.
- Nia: I just wanted to mention how thankful I am. 'Cause, uh, I've been reading about Ms. Grant, and CatCo, and you. You know what we do up here is important, right? I... I've also been reading about matters of the law. Did you know someone could be prosecuted for continued instances of the same crime?
- James: Yeah. I have a lawyer.
- Nia: Of course. I'm not even saying you're thinking of taking up the shield again. But, if you were, especially with Supergirl down, don't.
- James: Is this the same Nia Nal I'm talking to, the cub reporter who convincingly and rightfully convinced her boss to act? And to speak out when the innocent are being attacked?
- Nia: I know. I don't sound like myself. But that's because this is different. If you go out there again, I have a feeling something bad will happen.
- James: Heroes go out there, even when they know something bad's gonna happen. That's what makes them heroes.
Parasite Lost [4.5]
edit- Alex: Well, CatCo's newest addition. It's very nice to finally meet you.
- J'onn: We've heard a lot about you.
- Nia: All good things, I hope.
- Lena: Well, James said your passion for making the world a better place is matched only by the elegance of your prose, so...
- Nia: I wish I could say I paid him, but I could not have made that up.
- Colonel Lauren Haley: I've noticed you reorganized the strike team command and control system.
- Alex: I did.
- Haley: Are you aware that system has been in place since the DEO's inception?
- Alex: Yes. But with all due respect, the system was outmoded. It used to take us 90 seconds to get out the door after first alert. And now by re-tasking two analysts...
- Haley: You cut out the middle men and reduced deployment time to 60 seconds, which could be the difference between life and death.
- Alex: Exactly. So...
- Haley: I'm commending you, Director Danvers.
- Kara: You've declined interviews for decades, but you've graciously agreed to speak with me today. Why now?
- Amadei Derros: I see what is happening to our country. Divisiveness and discrimination. If we want to fight prejudice, people need to know about who we are as aliens and what we do. To lead as an example for others, I must be seen. It's not comfortable to me. But comfort is not my priority right now.
- Kara: Well, I'm sure your example will inspire many. You've saved countless lives with your gift. Is it true your healing abilities don't work on humans?
- Amadei: As of yet, my frequency cannot reach humans. But it is my greatest wish to heal the human heart.
- Lockwood: You know, I was just talking about you on my show recently.
- James: So I heard. And just to be clear, you and I do not represent the same things.
- Lockwood: Hmm. Far be it for James Olsen to listen to an opinion that is not his own.
- James: I listen to opinions that are not my own. But what I heard in your show was full of discrimination and hate, and that's when I stopped listening.
- Lockwood: I see. So this is the part where you and others like you start making crass generalizations based on ignorance and stereotype.
- James: And you forgot the part where people like me walk away.
- Haley: You did good work today. But the next time I give you orders, I expect for you to follow them.
- Alex: Yes, ma'am.
- Haley: Still, I have to say, it's much better to have you in charge than that imposter, J'onn J'onzz.
- Alex: Excuse me?
- Haley: When we at the White House learned about your former director's true identity, I recommended his removal. He was trying to erode the DEO's mission. Employing aliens instead of catching them, all the while pretending to be someone he's not. I am glad order's been restored, and we're heading towards more civil, honest times.
- Alex: J'onn J'onzz is the one who recruited me, promoted me, and taught me everything that I know. He's my family. And he is the best director this organization has ever seen.
- Haley: J'onzz set a bad precedent. But we will set things right. From now on, we are strictly by-the-book, which means are going to act according to rank, and let's be clear about yours. Now, you might run this place, but I am your superior officer. You report to me. Understood?
- Alex: Understood. [turns to leave]
- Haley: Director Danvers, when you exit, you salute your ranking officer.
- Alex: [saluting] Yes, ma'am.
- Haley: [returning the salute] We'll work on that. I still believe there's hope for you yet.
Call to Action [4.6]
edit- James: So when do I get to meet Agent Liberty?
- Tom: You're talking to him.
- James: You're Agent Liberty?
- Tom: We're all agents of liberty.
- James: Nah, I mean the big guy, the guy who signed the leaflet. I was hoping to get to interview him.
- Tom: Well, that's above my pay grade. I was just asked to show you what we do, answer some questions.
- James: And this is what you do?
- Tom: Patrol the streets, keep them safe for humans, just like you do with Guardian. I mean, this week is special. We don't want any roaches crashing people's Thanksgiving dinners.
- James: Roaches? That's pretty heavy language, and I would really appreciate it if you didn't call aliens roaches in my presence.
- Tom: That's what they are.
- James: Or you just classify them that way so you don't have to deal with the fact that they're living and breathing beings, just like you and I.
- Kara: Most aliens want to live peacefully, just like humans do.
- Lockwood: Okay, and where's the proof in that? Because there have been numerous alien attacks, human lives have been lost.
- Kara: But there are also aliens making extraordinary contributions. Everyone that I interviewed for my "Aliens in National City" series was exceptional.
- Lockwood: Okay, but for a second let's just talk about human exceptionalism. For example, your own editor-in-chief, James Olsen, he was supposed to be here tonight, was he not?
- Kara: Yes, yes.
- Lockwood: Okay, so Guardian. If the Children of Liberty are such a problem, why hasn't Guardian renounced them? In fact, rumor is he's meeting with them right now, which seems to indicate that James Olsen understands that these people have something of value to say.
- Kara: There is a very clear difference between having something to say and the hate speech in these leaflets. This manifesto will only incite violence and fear, and as Americans we are better than that. On Thanksgiving, tomorrow is Thanksgiving, it is a day for family, for community. It is about welcoming different cultures and celebrating a gratitude for life together. That is what liberty is about.
- James: I happened to meet with a regular guy, named Tom, who happens to be afraid of aliens and afraid of their capabilities and he feels inferior.
- Kara: People can be powerful too. You and Alex are examples of that, James.
- Lena: Yeah, but not as powerful as aliens. I mean, no matter how many weights you lift, you'll never be as strong as Supergirl.
- Alex: No, but with technology, we can hold our own.
- Lena: But what if we could do more? What if we could make people super?
- Eliza: It's not possible. The biological processes that cause alien powers are incompatible with human DNA.
- Lena: Okay, but just say we could, right? If James is right and people feeling inferior is what makes them join these hate groups, then we could just level the playing field.
- J'onn: The last thing we need is a bunch of evil people running around with superpowers.
- Lena: Okay, but evil people wouldn't get powers.
- James: So, only certain people qualify?
- Alex: And who would decide who gets them? They'd be playing God.
- Lena: And if they don't listen?
- James: Then I will find a way to make them listen.
- Lena: That's not a plan.
- James: I don't have time to talk about this right now.
- Lena: They don't have time to talk either. They're out there looking for a fight!
- James: I appreciate the fact that you're trying to help me, I do. But I don't need it. I'm gonna be fine.
- Lena: Right, because you can handle it?
- James: Yes, I can handle myself! I don't need you freaking out about every little problem that I have in my life! Take the DA for example. You got all worked up about that, and it turned out to be fine! Okay? I'm going.
- Lena: It was fine because I made it fine!
- James: What are you talking about.
- Lena: I talked to the DA, James. I traded information about Bruno Manheim and she dropped the indictment.
- James: You did what?
- Lena: You heard me.
- James: You lied to me.
- Lena: I would do it again in a heartbeat. I love you, and there's no line in the universe I would not cross to keep you safe.
- James: If that's what you think love is, I'm not sure if I want any part of that.
- Kara: Alex, there's a dragon on Main Street.
- Alex: Well, that's what I get for making a Harry Potter reference.
Rather the Fallen Angel [4.7]
edit- James: I came here on my own accord. To talk to you, to listen. I'm prepared to hear your side of the story. I mean, obviously you have an agenda, but why? There has to be something, a core to your anger, something that's happened to you.
- Agent Liberty: Something did happen to me, Mr. Olsen. I saw men struggling to remain relevant, to provide for their families. I saw human beings being treated less than they deserve, less than exceptional.
- James: Surely there has to be a part of you that can find a commonality between aliens and humans. We just want good, safe, lives for our loved ones.
- Agent Liberty: No, we're not here to talk about my empathy, or lack thereof, for aliens.
- James: Okay, you tell me, what am I writing?
- Agent Liberty: You won't be writing anything. I'm giving you an opportunity to sit in front of the camera for once, to be the story. To galvanize, not to inspire. Because Guardian stands for everything my followers strive for, human exceptionalism.
- James: You want me to inspire your followers? And how exactly do you want me to do that?
- Agent Liberty: I want you to destroy something, a monument, something that stands against everything we believe in.
- James: I don't send things down, that's not my style.
- Agent Liberty: I get it. You're not a willing participant yet. But you will be. I believe in you, Mr. Olsen.
- J'onn: I saw Manchester at the bar while I was grabbing dinner. He wanted me to tell you how sorry he was.
- Kara: J'onn, you told me Manchester is on the path of peace, like you.
- J'onn: We share a similar struggle, yeah. So I understand how much he wants to feel like he's doing something, and how hard it is for him to resist his more violent urges.
- Kara: You don't think he's capable of killing five Children of Liberty, do you?
- J'onn: I mean he is angry, but under that anger is just a lot of pain. Fiona's death just rocked him. Manchester has a good heart, and I'm not ready to give up on him just yet. I mean, he's been on our side every step of the fight, he's resourceful and stubborn, and if he wants something he'll go after it. He could be useful.
- Tom: If you stay, if you blow up that monument, then everyone's gonna think you're with them. That you're a Child of Liberty. You're gonna give them the face that they've been dying for, the legitimacy–
- James: So what? That's what happens if I stay. But if I go, and I preserve my reputation, you die. And in the meantime I'm lost and you're dead, and I am no better than him. And I'm stronger than that. I've spent my entire life building myself up into the man that I am today and I have not given society one reason to doubt me. But what is reputation? I mean what is it? It's nothing. It's not who you are. So if the latest friends group wants to tear that monument down, we will build it right back up. Agent Liberty can do whatever he wants with my reputation. I know who I am.
- Manchester: If this is their home base, and they're planning something, Agent Liberty will be there.
- Supergirl: Exactly. That's why we need backup.
- Manchester: No, that's why we need to be smart. A guy like that can smell the D.E.O. a mile away. If we go in blazing, he'll hit the trigger or worse. We need to sneak in on the hush, no big guns. You know, your way.
- J'onn: You betrayed Supergirl tonight. You betrayed me and your promise to Fiona. No vengeance is worth your soul!
- Manchester: What soul, old man?
- J'onn: I saw the love you had for Fiona, how you fought for her. I also know what you're gonna do, and I can't let you kill a man, even if that man is Agent Liberty. Once you cross that line, Manchester, there is no going back.
- Manchester: You have no idea what lines I've already crossed. [points at J'onn's chest] See that there? That's your heart, beating. Mine is dead. And every time I close my eyes, I wait to hear Fi's voice. There's nothing, just silence. I'm empty, man.
- J'onn: That is not true!
- Manchester: You want to know the truth? [places J'onn's hand on his head and attaches an item to J'onn's chest] Look.
- J'onn: [Sees flashbacks of the people Manchester tortured and killed recently] Why won't it stop?
- Manchester: That's an empathy amplifier. It was created to use against empaths. Don't move around, keep everything in. If I can't escape this pain, neither can you. You shouldn't have believed in me.
Bunker Hill [4.8]
edit- Nia: Can I ask you, how do you know so much about me?
- Brainy: Well, I'm a twelfth level intell–
- Kara: –He's really smart.
- Nia: Oh.
- Brainy: All you need to know is that what you see isn't necessarily what will be. Hence, the need for exploration and interpretation. But that is why I'm here. So, you have nothing to worry about Nura.
- Nia: Did you just call me Nura?
- Brainy: No. I didn't. Did you [points at Kara] call her Nura? [Kara shakes here head] She didn't.
- Manchester: What's that?
- Lydia Lockwood: Oh, Ben's great-great-great-grandfather made those.
- Lockwood: Yeah, he was a blacksmith. That bayonet, well it's one of the first things the Lockwoods ever forged. It's from the American Revolution.
- Manchester: Is it really? Can I? [takes out the bayonet]
- Lockwood: You know, it's from Bunker Hill, remember that one? It's the one where the Brits thought they had won, but the battle ended up so bloody that it cost them the war and it wasn't worth it.
- Manchester: Bloody is right. I mean, can you imagine sticking this into a bloke and then twisting it in his guts?
- Lydia: That's graphic.
- Manchester: Graphic. It is. Lockwood, it's a fine piece. Do you ever wish your husband was a steel man, Lydia?
- Lockwood: Stop.
- Manchester: Of course that's not really the family business anymore, is it? Now you lot just dress-up in your wicked, metal masks. Isn't that right, Agent Liberty?
- Brainy: It's going to be alright.
- Nia: Alright? We've been kidnapped!
- Kara: Reporting 101: when you get kidnapped, you're on the right track.
- Nia: That doesn't make any sense.
- Kara: Tell that to Lois Lane.
- Nia: Who?
- Brainy: It's simple. We bide our time, and then spring into action using our super... kung fu, in which we have many belts in an aggressive rainbow of colors.
- Manchester: Why are you here? Both times you let me go on my merry, and both times I went on to do, well let's call it unspeakable things. So my theory is, part of you wanted me to get away. Part of you wanted me to do what you couldn't.
- J'onn: You're wrong.
- Manchester: Ah, 'cause you want to be a bloody saint. 'Cause you ain't gonna study war no more, yeah.
- J'onn: You think that's a weakness?
- Manchester: I think it's a character defect.
- J'onn: A couple of weeks ago, you had that same defect. But maybe that's my curse, believing in people that don't deserve it.
- Manchester: You think my soul's still up for grabs, old man?
- J'onn: Yes, I do. [turns to go and then turns back] And I think you do too.
- President Baker: Hello Supergirl.
- Supergirl: President Baker.
- Baker: [takes out a newspaper and reads the headline] "Human Rights Activist Imprisoned" [shows the newspaper] Their words, not mine.
- Supergirl: Human rights?
- Baker: Yeah, a lot of people, a lot of donors are asking: how can you tolerate this in a government that's supposed to be for the people?
- Supergirl: That meant to imply that aliens aren't?
- Baker: Aren't what?
- Supergirl: People, sir.
- Baker: Of course not. But you are a government employee, like me. And as such, we need to make sure that we're serving all the people of this country, not just the ones we agree with.
- Haley: For reasons of national security, from now on the D.E.O will require full transparency from its assets.
- Baker: We need to know your secret identity, Supergirl.
- Alex: No, we keep her off the books for a reason. She can't tell you that, sir.
- Baker: And why not? Lockwood just shined a huge spotlight on the fact that you are withholding who you really are. Now keeping that secret inflames things, gives the public more reasons to distrust you and my government.
- Supergirl: If I did that sir, everyone I know, everyone I love, would be at risk.
- Baker: My family is with the Secret Service as we speak. You think they're not in danger? No one should be above the rest of us. We need to put country first.
- Supergirl: I'm sorry, sir. I can't give you what you want.
- Baker: Then I thank you for your service, but you're dismissed, effective immediately. I hope you'll comply. The United States does not want a war with Supergirl.
- Supergirl: And I trust you won't start one.
Elseworlds, Part Three [4.9]
edit- This episode is Part Three of a three-part crossover event called Elseworlds. For quotations, see the related page.
Suspicious Minds [4.10]
edit- Supergirl: Just because I don't work at the D.E.O. anymore doesn't mean I'm going to stop being a hero. No matter what you say.
- Alex: So you used your brain compartmentalizing thing with Kara?
- Brainy: What does Kara have to do with anything?
- Alex: Is this permanent or are you going to remember that she's Supergirl soon?
- Brainy: Kara? Your sister with the glasses? [starts chuckling] Good one, director. They don't even look anything - Oh! Yes, my compartmentalization was on a timer.
- Haley: How do you think we keep this country safe? Every soldier in every war has had to things they considered awful. Now this is reality. Sometimes reality is messy. And it's ugly and uncomfortable. And you end up doing things you thought you'd never do.
- Haley: You had me fooled, Danvers. I thought you were a soldier. But then I find this out. All the lies you must have told. You have undermined everything that we stand for, all to protect your own sister. Supergirl.
- Kara: But who am I without you? The whole reason I became Supergirl... it was to save you.
- Alex: And I'm still going to be the reason. I'm still going to be me. And you're still going to be Kara, my sister. I just won't know that you're Supergirl.
Blood Memory [4.11]
edit- Kara: Oh, easy. My favorite movie.
- Alex: Center Stage.
- Kara: [insulted] Excuse me?
- Alex: What? You spent an entire summer learning the red shoe dance. You broke three lamps. No. Okay, um... Terminator 2. Duh.
- Kara: No, that's your favorite. Come on, Alex! Think!
- Alex: [racking her brain] I'm totally blanking.
- Alex: Where did you grow up, Nia?
- Nia: A small town up north called Parthas.
- Lena: Doesn't that mean "paradise" in Irish? It's a pretty high bar.
- Nia: Paradise is an understatement. The town's not just beautiful, but aliens and humans have lived together in harmony for decades.
- J'onn: Hey, Brainy.
- Brainy: Greetings, J'onn.
- J'onn: I came to see how Alex was feeling. Have you seen her?
- Brainy: I have not. But I have located our dealers' van.
- Alex: [approaching] Brainy, that's great.
- Brainy: I have also located Director Danvers. A day of many victories.
- J'onn: Impressive. It took you less than two minutes to get that information.
- Alex: How did you learn to speak dude-bro?
- Brainy: The same way they did. The movies.
- Nia: Maeve was always my biggest supporter. I can't believe she'd say something like that.
- Kara: Nia, I'm so sorry.
- Nia: I knew she was gonna be crushed about the powers, but... Kara, she was so angry.
- Kara: I know it's not the same thing, but if it makes you feel any better, I've been through a lot with my sister.
- Nia: I appreciate your support, but this isn't something that you can understand. I have alien powers, my sister doesn't. And now she hates me. [Kara pulls over] Why are you pulling over? [they climb out of the car] Kara, what are you doing?
- Kara: I do understand. Probably better than anyone. [removing her glasses, she takes off into the sky, then lands again] I am Supergirl. Very few people know my true identity because it's not safe for them to. But I'm telling you because I think it can help you. And I don't think it will harm you. You, too, are a hero. I was the sister with powers. And I watched Alex pay the price for it in so many ways. Most of the time, she handled it with grace, but I'll tell you, there were times that it got ugly. When we were younger... and even now. But I have faith that the love between two sisters will prevail in the end. I have to believe that. I just need you to know now that you are not alone. You have a family. You have me.
Menagerie [4.12]
edit- Alex: I am so proud of you.
- Kara: And I see we're not the only ones who gave you a Valentine's gift.
- J'onn: Well, most of these are from the aliens in my support group. This box is from members of a Crime Watch I helped set up to catch taggers who were spraying "Free Ben Lockwood" up and down the block. And these flowers are from a Toomian whose, uh, lost family I found.
- Alex: Well, it is amazing how many clients you've already helped. I mean, you left the DEO with the goal to change your life, and you have.
- J'onn: I sense discontent in your voice. How are things with Haley? Better?
- Alex: Um, she's been in Washington, so that's good, I guess. It's just, seeing how much you've accomplished, it reminds me of how little I've done since I took over the DEO.
- J'onn: You have not done little. Mercy and Otis Graves. Agent Liberty.
- Alex: I mean in my personal life. I took over the DEO to use that stability to finally be able to pursue the things that I want. And I did, you know, at first. And I dated a lot.
- Kara: Oh, we know.
- Alex: Yeah, well... you know, and I was also working on my adoption portfolio, but, you know, when President Marsdin got exposed, it kind of all just fell to the wayside. It's weird, because I feel like I have this capacity for so much more lately and I'm doing nothing.
- Nia: Brainy.
- Brainy: It is I. And I'd like to make myself clear, since I did not last time. I am not here for a date.
- Nia: Happy Valentine's Day to you, too.
- Brainy: I sense sarcasm, which I find confusing in this context. You see, I am here because Kara told me about your mother's passing, which I was very sorry to hear. But having run simulations, I've deduced that there's an 87.4% chance that you would now wish to train as a superhero. And I have brought my most complex mind mazes to help you hone your skills and interpret your dreams.
- Nia: Brainy, I know it's my destiny to have these powers. But I'm still grieving, Brainy. My mother passed away so suddenly.
- Brainy: Have you ever considered putting your grief into tiny boxes?
- Nia: That doesn't sound very healthy.
- Lockwood: Don't look so troubled, son.
- George Lockwood: Why not? You're locked up, and you're the only one who's brave enough to stand up for humanity.
- Lydia: It isn't right.
- Lockwood: Listen, the movement that was created, I have to believe will create the circumstances of my release.
- George: But... I wanna do something for you, now.
- Lockwood: Well, then be a man. A man of action. Be the man that your grandfather wanted me to be, but at your age.
- Alex: It's like the creature extracted his heart perfectly. There's minimal tissue damage. There's no blood loss. It's like it cauterized itself.
- Brainy: A sophisticated killing. Much like its ship, which presented as solid rock. Also, what's interesting is this creature's shed skin suggests that it underwent some sort of metamorphosis quickly after arrival, which I do find comforting. I would much rather face that anything snake-like, which I do have a deep phobia about. As any rational being would.
- Alex: You hate snakes?
- Brainy: Yes. Much like the hero of the Spielberg epic Raiders of the Lost Ark. A terrific picture.
- Alex: Any luck narrowing things down?
- Brainy: I'm working on it.
- Alex: Then why are you looking up Valentine's Day gifts?
- Brainy: I am 85% focused, which is the equivalent to a very capable CSI team. Now, I just have one other matter of importance to take care of, and once I do, I guarantee you 100% of my mind. Unless, of course, you'd like to help out? In which case I could stop multitasking sooner. I'm sure of it.
- Alex: I hate Valentine's Day.
What's So Funny About Truth, Justice, and the American Way? [4.13]
edit- J'onn: Look, you lost someone. I know how that feels. Let me help you.
- Manchester: You think I'm good deep down, eh? Well, it's a bad time to be a good man. Take you, for instance. If it weren't for your bloody promise, I believe you could solve all the world's problems. You just need... motivation.
- Supergirl: Long time, no see. Who's Clockwork Orange?
- Manchester: What's the line? "No man is a failure..."
- Hat: "...who has friends."
- Manchester: Every action has an opposite and equal, yeah? This "Earth first" Liberty crowd, they hurt aliens. And what, they don't think we'll hurt them in kind?
- J'onn: That's London.
- Brainy: And it looks like they stole the Crown Jewels to make a bigger statement.
- Manchester: Why? 'Cause Supergirl says that's not the way? Supergirl's like a folk tale. In theory, comforting, noble. In reality, oof, ill-equipped and clinging to ideals of a time long past. When they go low, she goes high. We put them six feet lower. We're through giving these devils the benefit of the law. Supergirl's done. This is the era of the Elite.
- Supergirl: I won't let you keep killing people.
- Manchester: Oh, like your government intends to kill people? You really don't know, do you? Next week, your beloved government is launching a satellite that will shoot down any alien spacecraft trying to enter our atmosphere.
- Supergirl: That's impossible.
- Hat: I have it on good authority.
- Manchester: Hat kidnaps secret agent types, learns what they're up to. That's why we formed this band of merry men. [Menagerie clears her throat] Sorry, merry people.
- Supergirl: Why should I believe you?
- Manchester: Talk to your mate, Baker. You know, the bloke who just pardoned the grand bloody wizard of the Children of Liberty. Ask him about Operation Claymore. And then ask yourself, what if it were your ship they were blowing up? You came here in a rocket. Child in a basket, you know? Real Moses stuff. Here's your chance to tell the bosses to let your people go. Or us plagues will do it for ya.
- Supergirl: I've made up my mind. You can't convince me to change it.
- J'onn: I know you better than that. Just don't let him bring you down.
- Supergirl: Manchester got you, didn't he? At the prison.
- J'onn: All I've wanted to do since my father died is honor him. Live by his example.
- Supergirl: And you have.
- J'onn: But I'm struggling, Kara. There's a duality in me that's at war. I want to be a man of peace, just like my father, but every fiber of my being is fighting against that. Being a Manhunter was part of my nature.
- Supergirl: Are you considering picking back up the sword?
- J'onn: I made a personal vow I wouldn't take that lightly.
- Supergirl: Well, if you choose to join the fight to bring the Elite to justice, I'm sure your father would understand. Even M'yrnn joined the fight against Reign.
- J'onn: Manchester is baiting me. We're connected somehow. I think he can feel the rage that lies within me. The rage born of the massacre of my family. One thing's for certain, Manchester was a test for me. But whether he's a test of my resolve or just a mirror showing me that I cannot walk my father's path, I just don't know.
- Supergirl: You will find clarity, J'onn. I know you will.
Stand and Deliver [4.14]
edit- J'onn: [watching Nia in a dream-state] Does it usually take this long?
- Kara: The dreaming? Her handling of the dreamscape is getting faster, but the Elite could be anywhere.
- J'onn: Have you told her she doesn't have to wear the suit in private?
- Kara: It's just a phase. I did the same thing when I became Supergirl. I practically slept in my suit. And, I mean, let's face it. The suits are pretty cool.
- Alex: [venting about Lockwood's protection detail] I don't know what I should do. Especially when I should be out there tracking down Manchester and the Elite, who I'm pretty sure are still targeting him.
- Kara: Well, I'm sure Supergirl will find them, and before that rally, so you don't have to worry about Lockwood.
- Alex: Yeah, but how can I, with a clear conscience, protect a man who is causing so much pain in the world?
- Kara: You're a hero, Alex. Heroes make tough decisions.
- Alex: Well, that's not very helpful.
- Kara: I mean, well, it's your job, right?
- Alex: Right.
- Kara: You keep people safe. And like it or not, protecting Lockwood at that rally will keep all of those people safe. Human and aliens.
- Alex: [sighing in disgust] Ugh.
- Kara: I thought that was good advice. I don't know.
- Alex: Well, it is. It is. It's just exactly what Haley said.
- Brainy: In thinking of peaceful protests, might we consider the success of the Women's March, the Million Man March, the Freedom March?
- Haley: Tiananmen Square, the Bonus March of 1932. For every success story, there's one of lives lost. This march is filled with nearly 1,000 aliens or alien allies, which fall under our protection. And if anything goes wrong, it's on us.
- James: Nervous about covering the march
- Franklin: I'm fine.
- James: No, it's okay if you are, Franklin. I mean, we are living in crazy times, right? It's just important to remember what we do here every day. Reporting on events like this, taking the risk to show all sides, and showing the humanity there, that's nothing less than heroic. I mean, think about it. You fight injustice with your fists, you can help one, maybe a dozen people. But good journalism, that can impact millions. It's why we became journalists in the first place, right?
- Supergirl: What are you doing here?
- Quentin: We're here to show our support for the repeal of Alien Amnesty.
- Supergirl: But that amnesty is what gives these aliens their rights.
- Quentin: Why should they get any rights? They're just here to hurt us.
- Supergirl: They're not... look at them. They're not here to hurt anyone. They... most of them are fleeing war and violence, just like I did when I first came to Earth.
- Quentin: They're not like you. You're a superhero.
- Supergirl: No, you're wrong. I am just like them.
O Brother, Where Art Thou? [4.15]
edit- Lex Luthor: "Against other things, it is possible to obtain security, but when it comes to death, we human beings all live in an unwalled city." Do you know who said that?
- Lena: Please, Lex, you don't have to do this.
- Lex: I'm doing this for us, for the entire human race. Listen down below. They're already cheering. And it was Epicurus, by the way. An aphorism 230 years old, and yet still as apt as ever.
- Lena: You sound like a freshman philosophy major, and you're gonna kill millions of people. The world can't live under a red sun.
- Lex: Neither can Superman. You see, sis, we as a people have become soft and fat, and stupid. [calls are made on a loudspeaker for him to surrender; he taps his watch, and an explosion is heard] Where was I?
- Lena: My god, Lex, you killed them.
- Lex: Oh, that's right. Uh, we must put faith in ourselves, but instead, we look up to him, with big, glassy eyes because we think he's invincible. But it's my duty to dispel the world of that notion. And when he dies, they will finally wake up and see him for what he really was, a false god.
- Lena: At least he's a good man.
- Lex: HE IS NOT A MAN! I was the man of tomorrow, not him! Not him!
- Lena: So it's all ego, then?
- Lex: [surrendering as armed soldiers enter] No, it's science. I want to see if the Kryptonian pretender can bleed. Even gods can die. You'll see. Everyone will see. And then, they're gonna thank me.
- Lex: They call this a mercy furlough.
- Lena: Thank you, officer. That'll be all.
- Lex: They never let me out of their sight. As if I'd run away like a dog set loose from his leash.
- Lena: Well, you would.
- Lex: Of course I would. But I can't. I'm numb top to bottom. My guts are in knots, there's blood in my...
- Lena: Okay, that's enough.
- Alex: Lena, I'm so sorry this is happening, but you and I both know the limitations of modern medicine. I mean, even best case scenario would leave James paralyzed. Your serum could heal him entirely.
- Lena: Or it can kill him. I can't summon a breakthrough through sheer force of will.
- Alex: Then how is that every time I've seen you work under pressure, you have done exactly that? Lena, you have all of L-Corp and you have the DEO at your disposal. I mean, there must be some resource that you're not utilizing.
- Lex: Did I ever tell you about my dog, Ignatius? Before you joined our family, he was my closest companion. And when I was seven, he had to be put down.
- Lena: If you're gonna continue to compare James to your dying dog, I'm not sure I'm gonna be amenable to your point.
- Lex: I wanted to be there for the procedure. But Mother insisted that I go on a business trip with Father. She thought I was being too sentimental.
- Lena: That's our mom.
- Lex: That's my mom. A trip with Father, that sounds like something that ordinarily would've pleased me. But on this particular trip, he brought a woman with him, and insisted that she go everywhere with us. [coughing] So, here I was, seven years old, dog dying, Father ignoring me.
- Lena: Is there a point to this story?
- Lex: At first, I swore to loathe this woman. How dare she take my father from me at the moment I needed him most? But I couldn't keep my promise. Because she was wonderful. She was so kind to me. On the day they put Ignatius down, she embraced me, and sang me this beautiful Irish song. By the end of the trip, I wished that she was my mother.
- Lena: But she wasn't your mother.
- Lex: She was yours. I want you to know with certainty that while I came from poison, you came from love. And if the rest of this family stands steadily in darkness, you will always fall into the light. I knew that from the moment I met her.
- J'onn: How are you capable of this?
- Manchester: When you broke into my mind to stop me from killing the Lockwood brood, you opened up a motorway. It goes both ways. So whenever you poke around in my mind, I can poke around in yours. So I did. And looky what I found. Your people's most powerful weapon.
- J'onn: You don't know what you're toying with.
- Manchester: Oh, but I do. I dug deep into your mind. And the ground. You call yourself a man of peace, Martian, but your god was one of wrath!
The House of L [4.16]
edit- Eve: Wow. Nice prison you got here.
- Lex: It's for conjugal visits. But still, after this, it's back to concrete and iron.
- Eve: Sounds lonely.
- Lex: Stryker's is a petri dish. Bottle city. I've even managed to teach some of the inmates chess. I like mentoring.
- Eve: It's a waste. You're a once-in-a-generation mind, and the only man standing between us and total annihilation.
- Lex: I can show her how to master her powers and help you contain her.
- Minister of Defense: I know you're the man for the job. Lex Luthor; foremost specialist on everything Krypton. You will make her Kaznia's weapon, hmm?
- Lex: She'll hate whomever you want. Operant conditioning is a specialty of mine. But you'll need to follow my instructions to the letter. Can't break a Kryptonian, but maybe we can bend one.
- Minister of Defense: And for this?
- Lex: Money, as discussed.
- Otis: Not as liquid as he used to be.
- Minister of Defense: I warn you, you are only a consultant.
- Lex: Cross my heart.
- Lex: You've read that one more than the others. Gatsby. Why?
- Red Daughter: It's beautiful. Lush. I, uh... I think that's the word. The language... it's hard to even imagine the world that way.
- Lex: I didn't give it to you because it's pretty. This is a book about vapid, profligate fools. Money is always acquired at someone else's expense.
- Red Daughter: But you have money. You must. The way you come and go...
- Lex: I do. Because it is their weapon. The way their world works. Read it again.
- Otis: So what's the play?
- Lex: Paper tigers.
- Otis: [confused] Uh...
- Lex: Chinese idiom. Paper tigers threaten, but are destroyed easily. Kaznia wants to move on the U.S. They're crazier than Russia. They wanna bring back the glory days of the Soviet Union.
- Eve: So you wanna help them?
- Lex: I don't care about their politics. Regimes change. Kings die. But if Kaznia attacks America, and I foil the attack, America will hail me as a hero. To do that, I'm gonna need patsies in both the East and the West. So, Otis, fetch your sister and find me a real American. Someone charismatic, a radical.
- Otis: I think I know just the guy, Mr. Luthor. Name's Ben Lockwood, seems smart.
- Lex: I'm glad someone does.
- Otis: Wait. Where you going?
- Lex: Back to Stryker's. Prison's the best alibi the world has yet devised, and I'm about to need a lot of alibis.
- Lex: I just realized, you haven't asked me why I need the black rock.
- Lena: I assumed homicide.
- Lex: Just the opposite. I'm dying.
All About Eve [4.17]
edit- Supergirl: I, uh... I come offering donuts and my help. Lex usually attacks within the first 48 hours of escaping. Now, I know we've had our differences, but I think we should team up to catch him.
- Haley: While I appreciate a good cinnamon cruller, Supergirl, the President has ordered to redirect manpower to Washington, D.C.
- Alex: For security. In case of any unrest after the repeal vote.
- Supergirl: So, who's looking for Lex?
- Haley: FBI, CIA, US Marshals. I believe SEAL Teams one through six. Everyone but us.
- Alex: I have been tasked with tracking down Lex. And I'd like to ask you about Eve Tessmacher.
- Lena: You're gonna use Eve to get to Lex.
- Alex: I think she's the weak link.
- Lena: I want in on the investigation.
- Alex: Lena, you were just assaulted.
- Lena: Yeah, and I'm not a cop, but I know Eve.
- Alex: Okay. But you should know that I'm working with Supergirl on this.
- Lena: Finding Lex is more important than any differences we may have.
- J'onn: So what's the answer?
- M'yrnn: H'ronmeer save me. This again?
- J'onn: I need guidance. Why won't you save me?
- M'yrnn: Why should I? I'm not the one who failed as the one task I have. Or was it another Green Martian who erased the mind of the DEO colonel, who reached into Manchester Black's brain to inflict pain upon him, and opened a channel for him to access your mind so he could defile my grave site and steal the Staff of K'hollar, which he could've used to destroy planet Earth?
- J'onn: Everything I did, I did in the name of peace.
- M'yrnn: You killed him.
- J'onn: He was a killer.
- M'yrnn: Then so are you.
- J'onn: Well, what would you have me do? Sit around and pray all day while the world around me burns like you did on Mars?
- M'yrnn: At least I didn't run.
- J'onn: I have been trying to make up for that. By protecting this planet.
- M'yrnn: Trying and failing.
- J'onn: If I'm such a failure, why did you trust me with the Symbols?
- M'yrnn: Because you said you could handle it. You insisted...
- J'onn: I shouldn't have! I tried to you, Father, but I can't! And you should never have asked me. I'm not a man of peace! And if that means I have to give up the Symbols, and Martian religion has to die, then so be it. At least I will know who I am!
- M'yrnn: And who are you?
- J'onn: I'M THE MARTIAN MANHUNTER!
- Supergirl: So this is the team.
- Alex: Yes, Lena has joined us.
- Supergirl: Uh, so why are we in the 'burbs?
- Lena: Well, I realized that Eve is in love with Lex.
- Supergirl: Crazy Lex-Girlfriend.
- Alex: Which indicates her heart drives her actions.
- Lena: And she spoke fondly of an elderly aunt, her only family in the city.
- Alex: Mary Tessmacher. This is her house. Eve used to visit every Sunday.
- J'onn: You tricked me into getting angry.
- M'yrnn: You were angry already. Just pushing it down. And you were right to be angry with me, J'onn. I wasn't clear. I said I wished for your to promote peace, but I never intended for you to become me. I meant only that your should help the world in whatever state is true to you. When I found you again, I was so proud of the Martian you had become. I never meant to make you feel you had to change, J'onn. I'm sorry. I failed to impart my unconditional love for you.
- J'onn: I'm so sorry I couldn't be the keeper of the Sacred Symbols, Father.
- M'yrnn: Hmm. You were able to keep the Symbols alive a little longer. That brought comfort to an old Martian. The important thing is, you know who you are.
- J'onn: Maybe there's another way. H'ronmeer gave us the Symbols in the heart of the desert of T'ozz. I could return them there.
- M'yrnn: A hard journey. And if you succeed, they will lie dormant until someone worthy comes to claim them.
- J'onn: Maybe somebody will.
- M'yrnn: Hmm.
- J'onn: Thank you, Father, for all your help.
- M'yrnn: You know, J'onn, I'm just an extension of your memory of me. Any answers you found, they came from inside you.
- J'onn: Yeah, I know. But it was still really good to see you.
- M'yrnn: It was good to see you, too... Martian Manhunter.
Crime and Punishment [4.18]
edit- Supergirl: I mean, people actually believe that I attacked the White House. They think I'm a terrorist. Years of helping people just wiped away with one lie.
- Alex: No, not one lie, it's lots of lies. And Ben Lockwood has been telling whoppers for months. He's just creating division. And then most of the country is just terrified and now they're looking for solutions to make any sense of it.
- Supergirl: Shouldn't the truth matter more?
- Lena: No, not when Lex is involved. He's an expert at perception. Consummate gaslighter. He can make you doubt things that you know are true.
- Haley: Lockwood.
- Lockwood: "Secretary Lockwood" now, of the Cabinet-level Department of Alien Affairs.
- Alex: Should be inmate 42053 of the National City prison.
- Lockwood: [sarcastically] So good to see you, too.
- Haley: Mr. Secretary, how can we help you?
- Lockwood: I am here to requisition any alien technology or weapons that may assist in containing Supergirl. And then you'll summon Supergirl here.
- Alex: So you can ambush her?
- Lockwood: So we can serve justice.
- Alex: Even if we could summon Supergirl, I would need a presidential order to comply with your request, as per paragraph four, subsection A of the DEO charter. Isn't that correct, Colonel?
- Haley: That is the protocol.
- Lockwood: Okay, let me ask you a question. Are you absolutely certain that you want to waste my time?
- Haley: We may not know each other well, Mr. Lockwood, but I do things by the book, even for Secretaries.
- Alex: My commanding officer and I both agree that we think that something suspicious is going on at the Department of Alien Affairs, and I am trying to tell her that we can't just follow their every order, but she insists on the chain of command. And I don't know how to reach her.
- Kelly Olsen: Well, uh... can I take a stab?
- Alex: Please.
- Kelly: You need to stop getting angry and get smart. Okay, now I had a real jerk of a C.O. We were stationed at a checkpoint on the outskirts of Bashur. And one day, a man pulled up in this decrepit pickup, his pregnant wife in the back, and he's just trying to get to the only midwife in the region. Just a half mile across town. And the C.O. doesn't care. Rules are rules and he doesn't have the right papers.
- Alex: So what did you do?
- Kelly: I yelled and screamed about doing the right thing and got nowhere. But my sergeant convinced the C.O. that it would be safer for his unit not to risk the life of the man's wife and child. He knew what the C.O. cared most about; his men. You can't change people. But you can appeal to who they are. Even the toughest C.O.s care about something. [silence, as Alex mulls things over] Let me guess, right now you're wishing that you never called me.
- Alex: Actually, it's quite the opposite. I'm really glad you didn't leave.
- Otis: Where'd Supergirl go?
- Kara: I don't know, but I... I saw a red blur go through that door.
- Otis: [moves to leave, then stops] Wait a minute. D Block's for guys only. What are you doing here?
- Kara: [trying to hide her kryptonite-infected hand] I, uh... I'm a reporter. I was doing an interview in the dining hall when the guards rushed us out. The article's on prison reform. Maybe you'd care to comment?
- Otis: I don't trust the press. They always parachute into crises like this without any context for the larger systemic issues at play.
American Dreamer [4.19]
edit- George: [rounding up aliens with his father] They look so human, I... sometimes I forget.
- Lockwood: Yeah. It's a lot easier when there's a snake coming out of the back of their head. We can't humanize them, son. So remember, don't ever mistake them for anything but the roaches that they are.
- Brainy: By George, I think we've got it. We stumbled upon your core trauma, James. And surprisingly, it isn't a Lex Luthor murder attempt. It's your father's death.
- James: Brainy, you said that whatever I saw in your mind palace was gonna be based on real memories. I wasn't at our father's funeral.
- Brainy: Yes. You were. Incontrovertibly.
- Kelly: No, Brainy, he wasn't. I was alone. That is not something you forget.
- Brainy: Consider the possibility that James was there, and you, Kelly, did not see him.
- James: I was across the street. At a diner. I got locked in the bathroom and nobody could hear me. By the time the manager opened up the door, his funeral... his funeral was over.
- Brainy: Perhaps that is merely a picture of the truth that got framed and hung in your mind. An excuse you invented that, over time, even you came to believe. The mind will play tricks to protect itself. Think of memories like a watercolor. While you're painting, the colors blend into each other without clear borders until they grow opaque. Once the painting dries, the picture is set.
- Kelly: Yeah, I'm sorry, I need a break.
- Lena: [trying to fight tears] I always considered myself strong, brave. But... to share yourself like that, I...
- Brainy: If I am understanding Dreamer's words correctly, none of us should be afraid of who we are. Nor should we fear sharing that.
- Lena: I feel so paralyzed right now because I'm not able to. I'm... not able to move forward. I can't find Lex. I can't fix James.
- Brainy: I understand that you have been betrayed by many people in your life, Lena. I know that feeling, too. But if you want to be trusted and accepted, then you must also trust. It will be risky. But I can tell you that if you close all doors, you will have a 99.9% chance of sorrow.
- Kara: So you are both human and alien.
- Dreamer: Yes. My parents believed that humans and aliens could co-exist. And I am living proof of that. But growing up wasn't easy. I am also a trans woman. I'm different, Ms. Danvers, but so is everybody. And I don't know when that became such a bad thing. The greatest gift we can give each other is our authentic selves and sharing that. Sharing our truth is what will make us strong. So here I am. I am both human and alien. And I am a trans woman. S'mores are my favorite dessert. But I will always choose salty over sweet. I broke my nose when I was fifteen during a game of kickball. And my mother was my heart. And since I lost her, it's felt like a piece of me is missing. But my father is my spine. I'm a Gryffindor. Uh, my Patronus is a dapple gray stallion. I'm an INFP. Uh, a Miranda. House Stark. I love Thursdays and April. And nerdy boys who think too much. And I am proud of all that I am.
- Kara: You should be.
- Brainy: [watching with Lena] What does... love feel like?
- Kara: Are you afraid of how the world will react to you now that they know you're an alien?
- Dreamer: Of course. But you know what else? Fear sucks. It sucks. And I am so sick of feeling hopeless. Dawn doesn't come unless we want it to. But we don't have to wait for a new day. We are the new day.
- Kara: Your mother would be so proud of you.
- Lena: I'm sorry I was so short with you. You were just trying to do your job.
- Kara: Friendship is the most important job, and I was so focused on my article, I forgot what really matters.
- Lena: No, Kara. The truth is, even if you'd been standing right next to me when Lex escaped, I really wouldn't have let you be there for me.
- Kara: What do you mean? Why?
- Lena: Because I'm the one that's keeping secrets. Eve wasn't the only one working with Lex. I... [her emotions begin to overwhelm her] I was working with him, too. He contacted me four months ago. He knew I had the Harun-El. He had cancer and he was afraid to die. He's my brother. And in my heart, I knew he was manipulating me, but I believed him, and I helped him and he betrayed me. And I was weak, and I will never forgive myself for that. I can only imagine what you think of me, Kara. I don't blame you.
- Kara: [hugging her as Lena cries] No, no. You are not weak. You are a brilliant, kind-hearted, beautiful soul. Your brother asked you for help, and in life and death situations, you help family. No one can judge you for that. I'm so sorry you felt like you couldn't tell me.
Will the Real Miss Tessmacher Please Stand Up? [4.20]
edit- Kara: Supergirl would never work with Lex.
- Lena: It's not Supergirl. She's a blank slate. Or, at least she was.
- Kara: What are you saying?
- Lena: It's a question of nature versus nurture. She's been tested, trained, and indoctrinated by Lex in a prison in one of the most oppressive regimes in the world.
- Kara: But she has to have good in her.
- Lena: There was good in Sam. And Reign was a monster. Lex has created the very thing he fears the most. A Kryptonian weapon trained as a killer. And in Lex's hands, it's more dangerous than an atomic bomb. And he has it pointed right at America.
- Kara: She is not an "it". Lex may have molded her, but there has to be some part of Supergirl still in her.
- Alex: I just don't wanna fail.
- Kelly: Why do you think you'd fail?
- Alex: My mom was, uh... she was incredible with me. I mean, she always just... hugged me when I cried, and she... fixed up my bumps and my bruises, and work on my science projects with me.
- Kelly: Hmm.
- Alex: And she made me feel so loved. And, you know, for a lot of my formative and toughest years, she did it alone. And she is the one that inspired me to think that I can do this on my own. But now that this is... I mean, it's right in front of me, and I'm just not sure I could even be half the mother that she's been for me.
- Kelly: Okay, look. I've only known you for a short time. But from what I've seen, you're the most nurturing person that I've ever met. You take care of your friends, your sister, you took care of my brother when he was in the hospital. And even me. Who you barely knew. You care too much to fail, Alex. I mean, you are gonna be an amazing mother.
- Kelly: I was engaged.
- Alex: James never mentioned that.
- Kelly: Yeah, well, he didn't know. No one did. Because I was in love with my sergeant. And we couldn't be out while serving abroad.
- Alex: What happened?
- Kelly: She died while on patrol. And I couldn't mourn her. I was just numb. Alone in my pain. And I, um... I didn't face it until I was back stateside a few months later. I thought that wound would never heal. And then I got her farewell note. Service members send them sometimes before tours of duty in case they don't come back home. I never thought that I'd have to read hers. She said that she had every faith that I would find another person who would make me smile. And so will you. You will get a second chance at everything. Don't lose hope. Today, this is absolutely a deep wound. But someday, it'll be a faded scar.
- Lockwood: [surprised to see George at the D.E.O.] What are you doing here?
- George: You left in the middle of Mother's funeral.
- Lockwood: Yes, and I know. But I had to. You want me to catch your mother's killer, don't you?
- George: Of course I do, but you... you left me alone in a church full of people and... I just lost my mother. And I need you.
- Lockwood: I know, but we need justice, son. First your grandfather, now your mother. Everything that I am doing is for their memories.
- Lockwood: Arrest them!
- Brainy: [moving in front of James and Dreamer] No! Each one of us swore an oath to defend this country and its Constitution. The Secretary is asking you to compromise that oath. I urge you, follow your hearts. Not your orders.
Red Dawn [4.21]
edit- Kara: Lex Luthor sent you here, right? So once you've done his bidding, what's he gonna do to you? You're a loose end. Everything he's told you, he's lying. He hurts people. For god's sake, just look him up.
- Red Daughter: He did those things in service to the world. You are so... limited. Your life could mean so much, and yet you fly around in a cheerleader skirt. How did they do it? What did they say to make you believe? Look out the window and you will see fear, racism, strife. This country is a fattened heifer. I am here to cut its throat. But first... admit that you were wrong. Go on. That you defend the corrupt. The American dream is snake oil.
- Lena: We went to Kaznia and we found Lex's lab. He's been experimenting on aliens, trying to harness their powers. And a lot of these aliens seem to come from a DEO facility in the desert.
- Brainy: Find the missing aliens, find Lex.
- Lena: But whatever we do, we better do it fast. Lex is planning on invading America.
- Brainy: What?
- Alex: You should've led with that.
- Lena: Well, then you're gonna love this. Lex has a clone of Supergirl.
- Alex: What?
- Brainy: You should've led with that.
- Kara: I was so close. I had him. I... now they've destroyed all my evidence, so I've got nothing. Lockwood walked, and people think Supergirl's an assassin, and the president is working with a man who's almost blown up the world more than once.
- J'onn: Come on. Don't do this.
- Kara: I told myself, pen's mighter. "Let's do what Ms. Grant would do." And it all fell apart.
- J'onn: Look, you'll find a way. You always do.
- Kara: Lex knows who I am. He wants me dead.
- Lena: It's a baby Truth Seeker, and I need the truth.
- Lillian: You mean I can't lie?
- Lena: Nope. My middle school boyfriend, Taylor.
- Lillian: I paid him $14,000 to never speak to you again.
- Lena: I knew it. Don't worry, I'm not gonna ask you if you love me. I already know the answer.
- J'onn: All right. Private security cameras everywhere, power-dampening clubs. They're guarding something important.
- Dreamer: I have an idea to get us in. We do a Wookiee Gambit.
- J'onn: Absolutely not.
- Brainy: A Wookiee what?
- J'onn: You haven't seen Star Wars?
- Brainy: I believe I've been adequately shamed for that in the past, thank you.
- Dreamer: Basically, J'onn shapeshifts as a guard and pretends to bring us in as prisoners. It's the best way to get in.
- J'onn: Why does everyone always think getting captured is the best plan?
The Quest for Peace [4.22]
edit- Lillian: Why don't we have a cup of tea while Lex tells us why he summoned us here?
- Lena: He summoned us here to gloat.
- Lex: You think so little of me, Lena. It hurts. I'm a sentimental guy. I didn't do all of this for me, I did it for us. I mean, look, we all know if I wanted you two dead, you wouldn't be treading on the presidential seal having a tea party. Everything I've done has been strategic to lead up to this very moment. The Luthor name cleared. Our family poised to take its rightful place in history.
- Lillian: And what exactly are we poised to do?
- Lex: Revolutionize energy worldwide. I'm rounding up aliens and harnessing their power to be used and sold; sort of like supercharged disposable batteries.
- Lena: That's vile!
- Lex: Vile and viable. As another world leader once said, "I don't see why men shouldn't be as cruel as nature."
- Lillian: Try not to quote Hitler in public, dear. It'll hurt the brand.
- Lex: How are you alive? How did you do it?
- Supergirl: How do you think I did it? I'm Supergirl.
- Lex: Just like your cousin. No matter how many times I stamp you out, you miraculously resurface with your glossy cape and your perfect hair.
- Supergirl: Let me let you in on a little secret, Lex. Truth and justice always prevail.
- Lex: [laughs] You and your cousin are such saps.
- Red Daughter: I trusted you, Alex.
- Lex: You're either dumb or staggeringly naive. You had my history at your disposal. Internet accessible. If you had bothered to look, you'd have realized two things. Defending poor, broken Kaznia is a little small potatoes for Lex Luthor. But, perhaps more significantly, I hate Kryptonians. And what are you? A Kryptonian.
- George: Turning against each other has only led to more division, more hate, and more violence. There must be a better way. [he's asked if his perspective has changed because of what happened to Ben] Yes. I've seen firsthand how that kind of anger can tear a family apart. I've lived that heartbreak. And I wanna make sure nobody else has to. If humans and aliens can just listen to each other, then we can stand up, united, against those who seek to divide us.
- Lena: If you do this, it's genocide. The public will find out the truth, and when they do...
- Lex: The truth is meaningless. The people of Earth believe I am their savior. They needed a human hero, and I fulfill that need. Nothing will ever change their minds. Facts are irrelevant. All that matters is spin. People are so stupid, they don't even read. And even when they do, they certainly don't think. I am the leader of this nation now, and nothing can stop me.
Season 5
editEvent Horizon [5.1]
edit- Hope: May I ask you something, Ms. Luthor?
- Lena: Yes, Hope.
- Hope: These simulations you've been running in virtual reality. My calculations show it is possible they can be achieved in the real world.
- Lena: Are you offering to help me kill Supergirl?
- Hope: Yes. Would you like me to facilitate?
- Lena: I appreciate the offer, Hope. You grow more intelligent and capable by the day. And your assistance comes without ambition, drama, or ego.
- Hope: That's why you built me.
- Lena: Precisely. Because I trust in technology, not people. People are governed by feelings; anger hurt, sadness. And I'm guilty of that, too. That's why I engage in these simulations, to excise these emotions. I'm not a villain. I don't wanna kill Supergirl; I just want her to experience the same hurt she inflicted on me. And soon enough, she will.
- Nia: No, Hannibal Lecter. He eats people.
- Brainy: Miranda Priestly.
- Nia: Miranda Priestly? Are you serious?
- Brainy: I'm as serious as the pursed lips of Miranda Priestly.
- Nia: [seeing Alex and Kara] Okay, good, you guys can help me prove a point. Who is the greatest movie villain of all time?
- Kara: Voldemort.
- Alex: Hans Gruber.
- Nia: Impressively unhelpful. Well, I guess you'll just have to accept that I'm right.
- Brainy: Hmm. This Earth custom that the girlfriend is always right is illogical and-and frustrating, but I can assimilate.
- Andrea Rojas: When Ms. Danvers won the Pulitzer, readership tanked. It gives a certain kind of impression that the paper is pedantic; it's heavy, it's dull, like homework.
- Kara: That's insane.
- Andrea: No, Kara, what's insane is branding a company in a way that causes people to click away from the site.
- Kara: The news is not about clicks.
- Andrea: Everything is about clicks. From Fortune 500 companies selling their wares to a new mom posting her child's birthday, today the measure of worth is on a click. To survive, CatCo needs to pivot. Attention spans have plummeted along with revenues. Readers want watercooler news that's just fun to read and just as easy to digest.
- James: That, um... I'm pretty sure I can speak for everybody in the room when I say that if that is the kind of content that you wanna create here, we will walk. This is not what we signed up for.
- Kelly: This is nice, you in my office.
- James: Well, I'm not so sure if I actually have an office anymore.
- Kelly: Yeah, I, uh, ran into Kara in the elevator, and I had to tell her that I couldn't join her crusade against my new boss on my... second day?
- James: Yeah.
- Kelly: I'll support whatever you guys decide to do. Just mostly in the abstract.
- James: I'm just really proud of the company that we built over the last few years. It's a strong, serious, hard-hitting news organization that actually affects people's lives. Whatever this vision Andrea has for CatCo, I don't recognize it. And I don't think I can play that game.
- Kelly: Then don't.
- James: What do you mean?
- Kelly: CatCo and journalism isn't all that you are. You started helping people long before dad put that camera in your hand. And, look, I know that you think that you have to muscle your way through everything. But, for once, just take a step back and ask... what does James Olsen want?
- Kara: You can't just take over a storied news outlet and turn it into a... a pandering clickbait tabloid.
- Andrea: Actually, I can.
- Kara: And here's where you threaten me if I quit, you'll block me from the whole profession.
- Andrea: Correct.
- Kara: Mm-hmm.
- Andrea: And I'm not gonna fire you.
- Kara: Well, I'm not leaving journalism, so if I stay here, you should get used to the fact that I will be reporting what I want and writing it the way I want to. I will try to be shorter, because I am flexible. But I will fight you every time on every story to make sure it is told the way it deserves to be told. I will not tolerate being re-written by him, and I will not allow my voice to be silenced.
- Andrea: I never had any intention of silencing you, Kara. I'm glad we worked that out.
Stranger Beside Me [5.2]
edit- Hope: Good morning, Ms. Luthor.
- Lena: Is it morning? I lost track of time. I had an epiphany last night. There's something in these lenses of the Obsidian technology that's going to allow me to change the course of humanity.
- Hope: That is an exciting agenda. What is your scientific hypothesis?
- Lena: Hope, could you hurt someone?
- Hope: I am incapable of causing pain. It is against my prime directive.
- Lena: Exactly. Because you were built in the very image of perfection. You have no selfish inclinations. Your base code is morality, empathy, and logic. Humans and aliens, however, are flawed. They are driven by their emotions. They lie, cheat, and hurt each other to protect themselves. But it's not their fault, it's just how they're programmed. I am going to make them better with Project Non Nocere.
- Hope: Do no harm.
- Kara: Whoa! You have a bento box fort.
- Nia: Yup. Yeah, I do.
- Kara: Can I have some?
- Nia: Yes.
- Kara: I'm starving.
- Nia: Yes, please, take them all. I'm still stuffed from breakfast.
- Kara: Well, let me guess, is this Brainy?
- Nia: This morning, he brought me my favorite breakfast, and it was perfect, but I don't know. Isn't this... a little excessive?
- Kara: Um, maybe giving food is Brainy's language of love, I don't know.
- Nia: Well, I think I just need to tell him in plain English that this is 35 boxes of sushi too much love.
- Kara: Yeah, that sounds like a very healthy and mature thing to do, but I'm gonna enjoy this while it lasts.
- Alex: Well, this should help take away the pain temporarily.
- Kara: I don't understand. You think that whoever did this to you was also the person that released Midnight?
- J'onn: Yes. He said he was my brother. At first, I didn't believe him, but now I know it must be true.
- James: How do you know?
- J'onn: This is specifically a Martian form of agony. In the early days of Mars, there were two brothers, Phobos and Deimos. Their rivaly and bloodshed was the reason for the split of the Green and White Martians. To prevent this ever happening again, a curse was placed on the Green Martians. We call it Fa'ra'too'rik. It is the punishment for brother attacking brother.
- William Dey: You're here late. Working on a new extracurricular story?
- Kara: No. Actually, I'm just here to do my job.
- Dey: That's a nice change.
- Kara: You know what? I see you. You're a saboteur. You bring other people down to make you look better. And maybe that's how you've made it this far, but that's a rotten way of making it to the top. So you can try to get me in trouble and steal my stories, but while you're busy plotting and undermining me, I'm gonna be doing my job, with heart and integrity, and I'm gonna be doing it well.
- Alex: You know, I, um... I-I realized that my spiral this morning about the blueberries wasn't... wasn't really about the blueberries.
- Kelly: What do you mean?
- Alex: We haven't been together for very long, so, you know, it just made me realize how much we still don't know about each other. And, you know, I really frickin' like you, like, a lot. And so... that scared me.
- Kelly: Alex, you're safe with me.
- Alex: I know that now. Earlier when I... when I touched her hand, I knew that wasn't you. Because you can't fake how that feels. Just like you can't fake being who you are. So, on that rooftop, when you made that very selfless choice, I knew exactly in that moment which one of you was my Kelly. And I might not know every little detail about you yet, but I know you.
Blurred Lines [5.3]
edit- Andrea: What's next on the docket? Any celebrity divorces? Disgraced influencers? Show me the clicks.
- Franklin: I've got this week's medical examiner's report, and I thought we could run a story on recent deaths.
- Andrea: People love to read about death. It reminds them that they're alive, and it gives them the pleasure of schadenfreude. I like it.
- Franklin: [shows pictures on screen] 20-year-old Uber driver, hit by a car.
- Andrea: If the person is boring, then cause of death is boring. Wow me! Show me some sparkly death.
- Lena: You brought me coffee éclairs from Cafe Rue Serret on the Champs-Élysées?
- Kara: I know they're your favorite.
- Lena: And the cappuccinos, did you really go to Pavé in Milan?
- Kara: It didn't take me that long.
- Lena: You know, I have really been missing out on the perks of having Supergirl as a best friend.
- Kara: Well, we have a lot of lost time to make up for.
- Lena: Yeah, but you know you don't have to go to Paris to pick up lunch, Kara. That's not what's important to me. But, these scones from Dublin, oh my God, you can fly these in every day.
- Kara: I kind of... spontaneously agreed to... do a favor for Lena.
- Alex: Okay, so what's wrong with that?
- Kara: Nothing, it just entails... breaking into a secure army facility and stealing Lex Luthor's journals.
- Alex: What? Kara, are you out of your mind?
- Kara: I just blurted it out! I wasn't thinking. But, you should've seen how much pain she was in, and she's so traumatized by Lex's death, and the journals are the only way she can find closure.
- Alex: No, you're going to call her right now and you're going to tell her you made a mistake. You're not doing this.
- Kara: No, I can't.
- Alex: No, what you can't do is break the law and steal federal property.
- Kara: Technically, I break the law all the time. I just broke into a supermax prison two months ago.
- Alex: Okay, that is totally different. That's to serve justice, right? Okay. What you're talking about here is crossing that line for a friend.
- [J'onn and Nia watch a memory of J'onn]
- J'onn: Father, you did the best you could for Mal. It's not your fault.
- M'yrnn: He was my boy, my child. He could not control his illness. The test was mine and I failed. I do not deserve to live. And how can I continue to counsel our people, when I myself am nothing?
- J'onn: Father, our people need you. I need you.
- M'yrnn: Then I have failed everyone.
- J'onn: H'ronmeer, forgive me. [wipes his and M'yrnn's minds from the memory of Malefic]
- Nia: You said I had to be honest, even if it hurt your feelings, so here's the truth. It's just too much. Okay, from now on, no more food, no more poems, no more anything. I know that you mean well, I know where you are coming from and it's sweet, it's all so sweet. I just, it's too much.
- Brainy: You asked me to be myself, to be completely myself with you. But, now you tell me you don't want that. I can only operate at one hundred percent. It's just how I'm built. Which is entirely my problem and not yours.
In Plain Sight [5.4]
edit- Alex: We can't afford any more missteps. I'm having the Verdex Blaster brought up from the armory.
- Supergirl: What?
- J'onn: Alex. That Verdex Blaster was designed by Hank Henshaw to kill Green Martians, specifically me. It's a last resort.
- Alex: Hank Henshaw was wrong about you, but Malefic is exactly the kind of Martian that this blaster was designed for.
- Supergirl: Hang on, wait, wait, wait. Let's not rush into this. Because if we had had the Verdex Blaster, Malefic could've incepted one of us to use it on J'onn. Let's at least have Brainy try to fix it first.
- Alex: Okay. Okay.
- Brainy: Excellent. I shall adjust the Phantom Zone projector's wavelengths so Malefic cannot phase through it while simultaneously recalibrating the psychic inhibitor frequencies, all to distract myself from my broken heart.
- Lena: Look, Brainy, I know you haven't asked for help, but you're getting it anyway.
- Brainy: No. I need my mind consumed with this problem so I don't think of Nia.
- Lena: What happened to your little boxes?
- Brainy: Little boxes prevented me from having a real relationship. Unfortunately, my unboxed self does not make a particularly good boyfriend. So I have been analyzing myself for days, searching for a way to modulate myself for the woman I love.
- Lena: Well, I'm not gonna give you relationship advice. But as a scientist, you seem to be stuck in an infinite loop, and unless you can escape, you're headed for a crash.
- Brainy: That would be cataclysmic.
- Lena: So change a variable. What's the one thing you haven't tried yet? Asking for help?
- Brainy: Will you he... [getting tongue-tied, he clears his throat and coughs] Will you help... me?
- Lena: Yes. And I think a small dose of that would go a long way with Nia.
- James: So, how long you been living in my aunt's house?
- Simon Kirby: Couple months. Sometimes we crash with friends, sometimes we just camp out in the woods.
- James: Where are your parents?
- Simon: Haven't seen my dad since I was... five? My mom got busted last winter stealing a space heater from the hardware store. The judge wouldn't even give her a chance to explain. They gave her ten years for stealing a 30-buck heater.
- James: Since when does petty theft get you that kind of time?
- Simon: It's a racket. The cops, judges, lawyers, everyone's in on it. They keep the prison full, the prison keeps their pockets lined.
- James: How's nobody stood up against them? Called these guys out?
- Simon: Like who? Nobody's gonna speak up and risk themselves. Anyways, you can't beat the system, so what's the point?
- James: There is a point, Simon. You have to stand up and fight against injustice.
- Simon: Everyone's just out for their own skin. It's the way it is.
- James: Not on my watch.
- James: So, I met this local kid who says his mom is serving ten years for petty theft? So I did some digging, and that prison in your backyard, it seems to have a lot of people serving long sentences for small crimes.
- Nelson Stewart: Yeah, people have bad luck, I guess.
- James: Bad luck? It's prison corruption, wouldn't you say?
- Nelson: It's, um... it's complicated. Look, I wish I could help you, but...
- James: You can help me, Nelson. That's why I'm here. Journalism's about fighting for the little guy, you taught me that. It's your job to point out corruption, so what the hell's going on here?
- Nelson: Things have, uh, changed for some people. Idealism doesn't feed a family. And this whole power of the press thing, it might work if you've got the backing of a media conglomerate and a certain girl with a cape. But around here, it doesn't mean anything.
- James: Standing up for what's right always means something. Nelson. That prison is stomping on the neck of this entire town.
- Nelson: It's also the only thing that's keeping this town alive. Look, I'd love to see these bastards get what they deserve. But if I call them out, my advertisers, they pull their money, not only am I out of a job but so are the 30 other people I employ. Go back to National City. I like to think of you there. You know, I'm just glad somebody made it out of this town. And I'm glad it was you.
- James: You guys all know that I've been doing a lot of soul searching since I left CatCo. Trying to figure out what's next. I knew I wanted to give back, and I wanted to help people. But I was driving myself crazy trying to figure out where to put those efforts. And then my extremely wise sister gave me some damn good advice. She said "stop trying so hard to figure things out, and just be still and listen." And finally I heard it. Only it wasn't a voice from inside of me, it was this kid's voice, this-this kid that we met in Calvintown. Sadly, it's become this cesspool for crime and corruption. And he told me that-that... no one there's willing to help. There's nobody willing to stand up and do the right thing. There-there's nobody willing to put their neck on the line. And just like that, that's what I knew I had to do. Look, I've been fighting the good fight from a fancy corner office for years. And in the streets of National City as Guardian. But I started off as a guy with a camera. A camera our dad gave me. Among the people. And that is where I need to be. For now, I'm going back to Calvintown. I'm going home. And I am gonna show that town that there is somebody who is willing to fight for them. I'm gonna buy the Calvintown Gazette.
- Kara: Wow.
- James: Look, Andrea Rojas may be able to stop me from writing for a newspaper, but she can't stop me from publishing one.
- Kara: That's amazing. And what are we gonna do without you?
- James: One of the main reasons I moved to National City was because Clark wanted me to keep an eye on you. But you're the one that kept an eye on me. You never needed me. Not then, and certainly not now.
Dangerous Liaisons [5.5]
edit- Lena: It is my mission to stop people from hurting each other. I will not kill.
- Malefic: Perhaps. But, you've gone to extreme measures to bring me here. And now, you are at the precipice. Studying my mind is the key. I know of desperation, human. I know the depths you feel.
- Brainy: That is the phrase. I've kept it top secret all day. You're welcome.
- Alex: Seriously?
- Brainy: It's from the oeuvre of Mr. Keanu Reeves.
- Kara: Pop quiz hot shot?
- Kara: I never would have thought Andrea was a criminal and I was convinced William was evil. How could I have been so wrong about both of them? And now with Obsidian tech everywhere, I mean, everyone's just in these make believe worlds and it's hard to know what's real anymore. I just want some certainty.
- J'onn: You know, my biggest takeaway from what happened with Malefic is when the world is uncertain, there's one thing that's rock solid. It's the people who love you.
- Margot: You've really outdone yourself with those contact lenses. I hear they are as omnipresent as one of our plagues or floods.
- Andrea: That was you yesterday?
- Margot: Leviathan is everywhere. And now a problem has come up. We need you to fix it. It's Rip Roar.
Confidence Women [5.6]
edit- Lena: You see this? This is why I need to be in National City. There are people doing good there, who are trying to help. If I stay in Metropolis, I will always be the sister of the egomaniacal lunatic. But, if I go to National City, I can be the Luthor that shares her home with a Kryptonian, that helps her put the world back together instead of tearing it apart.
- Lena: I never needed them, any of them. That doesn't mean they can't be useful.
- Lena: What would Rose Dawson do?
- Andrea: You jump, I jump, right?
- Andrea: Every time I look at you, I'm reminded of all the horrible things I've done.
- Lena: Funny, every time I look at you all I remember is pain.
- Kara: I know you feel you've gone too far to ever be Russell again, but you're wrong. It is never too late to make things right, or, at least, better.
Tremors [5.7]
edit- Gamemnae: You and I both share the same goal, of wanting to put a stop to people who disrespect this planet. I'm here to offer my help.
- Rama Khan: How can you help?
- Gamemnae: The world is shifting, evolving. Moving faster than it ever has. We have to remain ahead of the curve. The old ways aren't working.
- Rama Khan: Oh, the rising of oceans and the raging of rivers will always work.
- Gamemnae: Give the brute force a rest, Rama Khan. Let's try my technology.
- Rama Khan: Our elder left the caretaking of this planet to me, for a reason. You want something done, you have to do it yourself.
- Brainy: Thank god for selfie culture. Because of this generation's constant need to live stream everything, we've got a clear image of your attacker. And I knew I had seen that face before. Do you recall Antioch, 526 AD?
- Lena: It was an earthquake. It was the eighth-largest natural disaster in modern history.
- Brainy: Precisely. It's good to have you back, Lena. A myth was born that this man was the cause. Now, of course, scientists insisted that the natural disasters were natural, but in an ironic twist of history, they were wrong, and the fearmongers were right. Several reliable sources place this man at the scene of the crime throughout history. Pompeii, the Yellow River flood of 1887, the Bhola cyclone, even as far back as Noah's flood, this Earth-Bender has been spotted.
- Alex: Excuse me, did you say "Earth-Bender"?
- Brainy: How else would you describe him? He... he literally manipulates the earth.
- Supergirl: But wait. Pompeii, Noah's flood? I mean, what is he, thousands of years old?
- Brainy: Correct. Which means he's an alien with powers of longevity this civilization has never conceived of.
- Alex: No wonder people thought he was a myth.
- Lena: With all this destruction, his existence is still shrouded in mystery. He's managed to convince the world he doesn't exist.
- Lena: When I came to this city, I promised myself that I would never trust anyone again, and... then I met you. And you chipped away at my armor with your warmth and your earnestness, and you convinced me to trust in people and friendship again, and against my better judgment, I did, all the while telling you about my Achilles heel, betrayal. I confided in you that everyone in my past had betrayed me. About how much it hurt to have someone you love lie to you and betray you. I spelled it out to you over and over again, essentially begging you not to violate my trust, begging you not to prove that, once again, that I was a fool. You reassured me ad nauseum that you would never lie to me, that you'd never hurt me. And all the while, there wasn't a single honest moment in our friendship.
- Supergirl: Lena, you didn't kill Lex. I... that was me. I... I watched him... I saw him fall.
- Lena: You saw him fall, but did you see him land? Did you see him die? I did, and let me tell you, it wasn't pretty.
- Supergirl: That's impossible.
- Lena: Anything's possible when you're a Luthor. Lex used his transmatter portal watch. I knew exactly where he'd go. The cabin we loved when we were children, so I was there waiting for him. I had the gun ready, loaded. I could feel the weight of it in my hands. Every fiber in my being rebelled, but I... I didn't want to do it, but I knew I had to because if Lex lived, the world wouldn't be safe, my friends wouldn't be safe. So I forced myself to pull the trigger. I shot my own brother in the chest. His final words to me were that I was a fool, that my best friend, that every friend I had was lying to me. With his dying breath, he told me that you were Supergirl.
- Supergirl: Are you gonna try to kill me?
- Lena: No. Supergirl, I'm not gonna kill you. I'm not a villain. You shouldn't have treated me like one.
The Wrath of Rama Khan [5.8]
edit- Lena: Of course, you assumed the worst. I'm not the bad guy.
- Kara: I know. You spent years trying to be open and trusting, even when everyone expected you to be like your family. Even when everyone in your life let you down. [crying] Even when I was weak and lied to you, knowing that all you ever asked for was the truth, you were always better. Lex took advantage of my weakness and he used it to manipulate you. He wanted my mistakes to change you. He wanted you to become him. But you are nothing like him. Nothing. Don't let my mistakes turn you into something you're not.
- Lena: I am good. And I always was. Lex didn't change me, and you didn't change me, either. You just exposed me to the ugliness of humanity. You did me a favor, Kara. I learned what kind of deceitful person you are, and that's what inspired me to do this.
- Kara: Lena...
- Lena: Your words mean nothing to me anymore. Spare us both the drama. Leave me alone.
- Hope: Supergirl caused you a great deal of pain. I can see it in your eyes.
- Lena: After my family and after Andrea, I knew better than to trust in friendship anymore.
- Hope: All of the anguish that you're going through, it doesn't seem worth it.
- Lena: It inspired Non Nocere. It inspired you. Who needs friends when you can save the world?
- Alex: Your choice to conceal your identity, it wasn't born out of a place of maliciousness. It was born out of love and compassion. You were just trying to protect your family. You were trying to protect Lena from people who could use that information to hurt us. And, look, I love Lena, too. I am deeply upset by what is going on. This is... this isn't just two friends that are in a fight. This is someone who has turned a corner.
- Kara: No, but this is not her. This is not our Lena.
- Alex: Well, who is our Lena? I mean... she knew that Lex was out of prison, and she said nothing. She kept Sam Arias locked in-in a subbasement at L-Corp, knowing that she was Reign, and she said nothing. She knows how to make kryptonite, and she kept that hidden from us. Lena is living her own double life.
- Kara: You are making her sound like a Luthor.
- Alex: Maybe that's because she is one. We can't put our faith in some distant hope that she's gonna do the right thing, and... when every single action that she has taken up until now points to the contrary. Okay, we have to stop her, Kara. The safety of the world depends on that.
- Kara: No, she is not Lex. I will not treat her like a villain.
- Alex: I know you won't. That's why I have to.
- Rama Khan: Don't you see? People never change.
- Kara: No, Rama Khan. You're wrong. People can change. That is what is so beautiful about this world.
- Monitor: Well done, J'onn J'onzz. You passed the test.
- J'onn: Test? You released my brother from the Phantom Zone? You brought my brother here?
- Monitor: When I saw you fight in Elseworlds, I could see that you were a great warrior, but one plauged by his past, and that made you vulnerable. You believed it was because you had left Mars, but it was something far far greater, J'onn. Your brother. But now that you have faced those demons, you've come to learn your vulnerabilities are your strengths. And now you are ready.
- J'onn: Ready for what?
- Monitor: A crisis.
Crisis on Infinite Earths, Part One [5.9]
edit- This episode is Part One of a five-part crossover event called Crisis on Infinite Earths. For quotations, see the related page.
The Bottle Episode [5.10]
edit- Lena: You're dead.
- Lex: So, you remember everything?
- Lena: Of course I remember everything! I killed you!
- Lex: Yes, that's right, you killed me. But that is in the past. Because I'm back now, and I forgive you.
- Lena: What are you talking about? What is happening?
- Lex: Well, it was, uh... sort of a Crisis.
- Lena: It was an... antimatter wave.
- Lex: Ah, yes.
- Lena: Alex and I worked together.
- Lex: Mmm-hmm.
- Lena: We built a portal... The wave still came.
- Lex: Yes, and billions were lost and the multi-verse collapsed, and it was all every interesting. What matters now is that a very powerful person brought me back to life to help. But I refused to do so, unless he promised that you would make through okay, and you have, with your noggin intact.
- Lena: You gambled the fate of the entire multi-verse to get your own way?
- Lex: It gets better. In this new world, we work side by side as Luthor Corp and the DEO to make the world a better place.
- Lena: So I'm in hell.
- Lex: No, no, you're in a new reality. To the outside world, we're billionaire philanthropists. It's the perfect cover.
- Lena: I want nothing to do with you.
- Kara: Duh! Gag me with a spoon. I don't care what world we're on, I can't ever see a version of myself agreeing to do that commercial.
- Alex: Well, on this planet, you and Lex were excellent collaborators.
- Kara: No, stop! This is literally my nightmare.
- Alex: Okay, well, how do you think I feel? I've been totally in the dark. Thank god J'onn gave me my memories back.
- Kara: Yeah, I know. I wish he could do it for everyone.
- Alex: Well, according to him, restoring the world's collective memories would reconfigure relationships on such a massive scale that everyone's minds would literally be blown.
- Kara: Ugh, gross.
- Kara: I can't believe even William is drinking the Lex Kool-Aid.
- Alex: Well, you gotta give him a little break, okay? The only people that know the truth are the ones whose memories have been restored. So it's Brainy, Nia, Kelly...
- Kara: All the heroes who helped at the Crisis, including you know who, which just makes my blood boil.
- Alex: Well, the Luthors are a breed of their own.
- Kara: Yeah. Speaking of which, I have to talk to Lena.
- Alex: Look, on this Earth, Lena and Supergirl are partners. And as far as I'm concerned, she's not trying to mind-control the planet. Plus, she doesn't hate you, so... so maybe Lena not having her memories is a good thing.
- Kara: No, no. As much... as I would love to have a clean slate with Lena, I owe it to her to tell the truth. I made that mistake once; I'm not gonna do it again.
- Kara: I've been looking for you.
- Lena: Here I am.
- Kara: So, uh, there's something I... I have to tell you. I know you think Lex is a good man, that he's your partner...
- Lena: Save it. I already know.
- Kara: What exactly do you know?
- Lena: Crisis, what Lex did. What you did.
- Kara: Lex.
- Lena: That you took the punch. What did you think would happen when you came here? That you'd tell me everything in a fit of selflessness, even if it meant that I knew how you betrayed me, and then I'd just keel over and forgive you?
- Kara: Lena, I hurt you. I... I know I hurt you. And I'm never, ever going to do it again. I know how much good you want to do in the world. Just think of what we could do together to help people.
- Lena: Funny. Lex gave me the same pitch.
- Lena: Will you truly be on your best behavior? No homicides?
- Lex: No unnecessary homicides.
Back From the Future – Part One [5.11]
editBack From the Future – Part Two [5.12]
editIt's a Super Life [5.13]
edit- Lena: Let me guess. You're here to tell me once again that I should forgive you. Or maybe that I shouldn't work with my brother?
- Kara: Not this time. I recognize I made a mistake in hiding my identity from you for so long, but the past is the past, and I can't change it. Forgive me or not, that's your choice. Just like it's your choice to work with Lex. I'm done blaming myself for your bad decisions.
- Lena: Then why are you here?
- Kara: To tell you that from now on, you're accountable for your own actions. If you decide to forgive me, I will be there for you. But if you continue to work with Lex, if you go through with whatever it is the two of you are planning, I will do everything in my power to stop you. Just like I would any other villain.
The Bodyguard [5.14]
editReality Bytes [5.15]
editAlex in Wonderland [5.16]
editDeus Lex Machina [5.17]
editThe Missing Link [5.18]
editImmortal Kombat [5.19]
editSeason 6
editRebirth [6.1]
editA Few Good Women [6.2]
editPhantom Menaces [6.3]
editLost Souls [6.4]
editProm Night [6.5]
editProm Again! [6.6]
editFear Knot [6.7]
editCast
edit- Melissa Benoist – Supergirl/Kara Zor-El/Kara Danvers (seasons 1–5)
- Mehcad Brooks – James Olsen/Guardian (seasons 1–5)
- Chyler Leigh – Alex Danvers (seasons 1–5)
- Jeremy Jordan - Winslow "Winn" Schott, Jr. (seasons 1–3)
- David Harewood – Hank Henshaw/Martian Manhunter/J'onn J'onzz/Cyborg Superman (seasons 1–5)
- Calista Flockhart – Cat Grant (seasons 1–2)
- Peter Facinelli – Maxwell Lord (season 1)
- Laura Benanti – Alura Zor-El and Astra In-Ze (season 1)
- Chris Vance – Non (season 1)
- Jenna Dewan-Tatum – Lucy Lane (season 1)
- Chris Wood – Mon-El (seasons 2–3)
- Katie McGrath – Lena Luthor (seasons 2–5)
- Ian Gomez – Snapper Carr (season 2)
- Floriana Lima – Maggie Sawyer (seasons 2–3)
- Andrea Brooks – Eve Teschmacher (seasons 2–5)
- Odette Annable – Samantha Arias/Reign (season 3)
- Adrian Pasdar – Morgan Edge (season 3)
- Carl Lumbly – M'yrnn J'onzz (season 3)
- Jesse Rath – Querl "Brainy" Dox / Brainiac 5 (seasons 3–5)
- Sam Witwer – Ben Lockwood/Agent Liberty (season 4)
- Nicole Maines – Nia Nal/Dreamer (seasons 4–5)
- Rhona Mitra – Mercy Graves (season 4)
- Robert Baker – Otis Graves (season 4)
- Jon Cryer – Lex Luthor (season 4)
- Julie Gonzalo – Andrea Rojas (season 5)
- Staz Nair – William Dey (season 5)
- Phil LaMarr – Malefic J'onzz (season 5)
External links
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Rebirth
Supergirl: I want you to disable the satellites. You do that, I'll give you what you've always wanted. Lex Luthor: What's that? And don't say hair; that's low-hanging fruit. Supergirl: Me. Lex Luthor: [his interest piqued] Well, that is tempting. I assume there's no strings attached, no trap, no attempt to outwit me. Or has the razzle dazzle of my immortality made you forget that I'm the smartest man alive? Do you really think I'd fall for something so prosaic? Supergirl: I'm wearing a Truth Seeker. I think your obsession with me outweighs your desire to kill half the world. I surrender. Name the place, and bring a way to disable the satellites. Lex Luthor: Any place? Supergirl: As long as no civilians get hurt. Lex Luthor: The Fortress. One hour. I hear it's beautiful this time of year. Supergirl: I'll send you the coordinates.
Brainiac-5: Lena, I... I need you to know that I had no idea that this was Lex's plan. I thought that if... if I was... close to him, I-I would be able to know how and when to stop him, but I... I didn't. I was so worried that... by working with Lex I was becoming the villain, that... that I lost track of... of what he was up to. I thought... that by doing this I would help save the world, but... look what it's done.
Lena Luthor: Brainy, you were willing to sacrifice everything to save your friends. On the other hand, I was the hypocrite who believed that she had the answers to all the world's problems. It's the closest I've ever come to seeing things through Lex's eyes. Self-pity and blinding hubris should be the Luthor family motto. So if anyone's gonna win the culpability award, I've got you by a landslide.
Brainiac-5: What do we do now?
Lena Luthor: Try and cope with the mistakes of the past and... appreciate that we have friends who still believe in us. Now let's go save the world.
Alex Danvers: I'm gonna borrow this portal watch. I think it could come in handy.
Supergirl: Yeah, as long as you return it.
Alex Danvers: I always return the things that I borrow.
Supergirl: Oh, yeah? Tell that to every graphic tee I owned from junior high on.
Alex Danvers: It's really nice to see you working with Lena again.
Supergirl: Yeah. Yeah, we've got a ways to go, but... it is nice.
Alex Danvers: I love you.
Supergirl: I love you. Always.
Alex Danvers: Always.
Lena Luthor: [entering with Myriad] We have to go.
Alex Danvers: Right.
[opening a portal]
Alex Danvers: I will see you later.
[Kara nods]
Alex Danvers: [indicating the portal watch] With this. Maybe.
Supergirl: I am Kara Zor-El. I'm entrusting a record of all my knowledge and experiences into the crystals you see before you in the hope that they will bring guidance to others, whenever they need it, now that I'm... now that I'm gone. This is my legacy download, audio/visual, volume one.
Alex Danvers: Well, I haven't seen you this tense since... well, since the last time the fate of the world rested on our shoulders. J'onn J'onnz: Redirecting those satellites isn't as simple as melding minds. To engage on that level requires complete openness. M'gann will see everything about me. Memories of my daughter, my wife... every violent thought I've ever had... about White Martians... she will know things about me that I would never choose to share. What if... subconsciously, my apprehensions derail us? We might not be able to take those satellites offline, I could... kill both of us. Alex Danvers: J'onn, you have been through so much in your life. War, loss, and love. You've had to face some hard truths. But so has M'gann. You know, I... I know it's easier said than done, but at the end of the day, all you can really do is trust. And who knows, engaging like this, being this open with M'gann, it could lead to something really beautiful.
Lena Luthor: I may be able to reinforce the anti-Luthor protocol. It won't kill Lex now that he's immortal, but it might slow him down...
Supergirl: Lena.
Lena Luthor: Kara, he's gonna try and kill you. All right? I won't let you turn this into a suicide mission. I can't.
Supergirl: We've got no other choice. It's okay. I've come to terms with it. As long as you guys stop the satellites and help everyone with Myriad... it'll be worth it.
Lena Luthor: When Lex comes, you're gonna wanna take the higher path, but you know him. He plays dirty. Mean.
Supergirl: Mm-hmm.
Lena Luthor: Maximizing the pain wherever he can.
Supergirl: Well, I was stuck in the Phantom Zone replaying the destruction of my planet for nearly a decade. Bring it on.
Lena Luthor: I came to return Myriad for you to safeguard it 'til Kara gets back. I have to admit, though, I did use it one last time tonight. On Lex and my mother and everyone associated with them. I wiped their minds of Supergirl's identity. To protect you all. I understand now why keeping Kara's secret was meant to keep me safe. But, Alex, you really need to tell Kelly. She's your person. And you're gonna need someone to talk to through all of this. If you don't, you'll just end up walling yourself off, and trust me, that won't do you any good.
J'onn J'onnz: Lena's right. Kara would want you to tell her.
[putting a reassuring hand on Alex's shoulder]
J'onn J'onnz: We will get her back.
Gemma Cooper: You cannot kill technology, but technology can kill you.
Lillian Luthor: Are you all right? Lex Luthor: [crushing a metal tube] I'd say I'm more than all right. Lillian Luthor: [he telekinetically lifts and crushes a cinderblock] Now you're just showing off. Lex Luthor: Not yet. Lillian Luthor: [putting on a metal knuckle and firing a kryptonite beam into the wall, he inscribes the House of El sigil] To think you said you weren't obsessed with the Kryptonians. Lex Luthor: [firing the knuckle again and blowing the sigil up] I told Lena that she had it right. Aliens shouldn't be Earth's saviors. A Luthor should. And now I will be. Leviathan is gone. Next, I'll get rid of the Kryptonian and all her friends, and then the non-believers. And once I fix this planet, I'll do what the Anti-Monitor failed to do. Fix every other planet in the universe. Lillian Luthor: Uh, well, that sounds like a good plan. Please get back to the part about ridding this planet of the non-believers. Lex Luthor: Leviathan intended to use Obsidian Platinum to kill people in VR. Instead, I used Obsidian to upgrade people's brains in perpetuity. A little thing I like to call I Love Lexi. Lillian Luthor: That's very alliterative, dear.
Supergirl: [Gammenae vanishes] Where'd she go? J'onn J'onnz: [bolts of electricity grab him] She's in the computer.
Lillian Luthor: Your sister is still MIA. You shouldn't be celebrating. You should be out there looking for her.
Lex Luthor: Can't, Mother. If I calculated correctly, we should be getting a call any moment.
[a hologram emitter pulses on]
Lex Luthor: Oh, see?
[Kara appears]
Lex Luthor: Ah, the maid of might. What a surprise.
Supergirl: We know you've placed satellites around the world, and when they sync up, they'll send out a signal killing everyone you haven't brainwashed.
Lex Luthor: What do you want? Gold star?
Lillian Luthor: You aren't actually considering going to the Fortress, are you? Of course it's a trap. Lex Luthor: Ah, no. I'm taking advantage of an opportunity. Supergirl hasn't seen new, improved me in action yet. I will destroy her. Lillian Luthor: And while you're doing that, her friends will be busy undoing all your hard work. Lex Luthor: With Supergirl out of the way, her friends will be easy targets. And even if they're successful at stopping my satellites, I'm a god, Mother. I'll have plenty of time to fix what they mess up. Oh, uh... and silver lining, if Supergirl's friends go behind my back and take down my satellites, you don't have to worry about Lena. See? It is time to celebrate.
Supergirl: I just got your signal. Alex Danvers: Where are Eve and the others? Kelly Olsen: William took her and her mom to CatCo. She agreed to go on the record, tell him everything she knows about Lex. Alex Danvers: Well, that's amazing, but does William really think any article about Lex is gonna help right now? How is that possible? Everybody thinks Lex is a hero. Lena Luthor: I think it's worse than that. The program I was developing was supposed to expand the human mind, to do no harm. It was on the Obsidian platform, but I think... I think Lex reworked it. Rewiring the human mind so that they adored Lex when they were in the Unity Festival. J'onn J'onnz: That's half the world's population. M'gann M'orzz: What about the other half? Lena Luthor: Eve told me about an experiment that Lex did on two mice. One had gold eyes and it adored him, and the other... Lex emitted some radiation from a Q-wave antenna onto it and it exploded. Kelly Olsen: I saw people's eyes flash gold when they were coming out of the VR. Supergirl: That's why he launched those satellites during his world tour.
Alex Danvers: This is Martian nanites laced with potassium iodide. It's gonna give your system a chance to repair itself now that you're out of that room. But it's not gonna be fun. Brainiac-5: [bolting upright with a gasp] Gamemnae. I know how to stop her. The Anti-Life Equation. Leviathan were ancient aliens, but Gamemnae's a technological being, which is exactly what the Anti-Life Equation was designed for. All we need is a method of uploading it into that center console, which has to be the ship's command hub. Alex Danvers: [conjuring a compatible device] Like this?
Lena Luthor: I know it wasn't easy to trust me again. Especially with Myriad, but...
Supergirl: You're the only person in the galaxy I know would do right by it.
M'gann M'orzz: If we only knew how to make Lex mortal again. We need his kryptonite. Brainiac-5: Not kryptonite, Jarhanpurium. Fragments of that planet must have made it to Earth. It would be toxic to Lex, just like kryptonite is to Supergirl. J'onn J'onnz: But finding it would be like finding a needle in a haystack. Dreamer: That's what my dream was about. There was a green bottle, kryptonite green. Lena Luthor: I could invert the energy in the bottle, run it through the machine I used to make kryptonite. Brainiac-5: Sprock. It could work. Dreamer: The monument Supergirl was trapped in on Shelley Island was also in my dream. The bottle must be there. Brainiac-5: It's the same energy station Lex used last year on Earth-38. I'll go. Dreamer: No, you're still too weak. I'll go. Alex Danvers: And I'll go with you. Brainy, you and Lena work on Myriad and her kryptonite machine for when we bring you back that bottle. Supergirl: I'll get Myriad from the Fortress. And there's gotta be something there we can use to weaponize the Jarhanpurium. That way we can strip Lex of his powers and make him mortal again. J'onn J'onnz: But let's not forget, Lex still wants to kill us all. And he has Leviathan powers, which means he can sense us, especially Supergirl. He'll strike as soon as we try to make a move. We need another diversion. Supergirl: I can buy you guys time by offering myself up. J'onn J'onnz: We're not gonna let you do that, Supergirl. It's too risky. Supergirl: If that's what it takes to save half the population and stop Lex, I'm willing to take that risk.
Kelly Olsen: Andrea? What happened?
Andrea Rojas: [crying] My father, he... he blames me for everything.
Kelly Olsen: What do you mean?
Andrea Rojas: Just... Leviathan hijacking our technology, destroying our company. He said I destroyed his legacy.
Kelly Olsen: I'm so sorry.
Andrea Rojas: I sacrificed everything for him. I sold my soul... to make Obsidian North a success. Once the market opens tomorrow, I... I'll be bankrupt. Not just Obsidian, but CatCo, too.
Kelly Olsen: Your father... is a selfish narcissist. You are a brilliant woman, who built this place from sheer force of will. The mistake was doing it for him.
Brainiac-5: I meant what I said before. I truly am so sorry for everything.
Dreamer: You hurt me, Brainy. You abandoned us. I know it was to save the world, but... what's the point of saving anything if it means you have to hurt the people who love you?
Brainiac-5: Yeah. You're right.
[giving her his Legion ring]
Brainiac-5: Take this. It's a loaner while I'm recovering. And the first step in trying to... make up for everything I've done. Who knows, it might be of service.
J'onn J'onnz: I've located Lex's satellites. Twelve of them orbiting the Earth. Each armed with Claymore cannons to fire on hard targets should any one of them be tampered with. It would appear the only way to shut them down would be to shut them all down at the same time. Supergirl: But only four of us can fly. Brainiac-5: Synchronizing our movements, too, could prove impossible. M'gann M'orzz: We could shut it down with the Dorkri Surth-Uh. Alex Danvers: The what? M'gann M'orzz: A Martian ritual which translates to "the binding". Supergirl: And you could use this on the satellites? J'onn J'onnz: It would require M'gann and I to join our minds, synchronize our thoughts. We could create a web of psychic energy that we could literally bind onto things and move them in unison. M'gann M'orzz: We can do it. Alex Danvers: Okay, but even if you stopped the satellites, half the people out there are still gonna be brainwashed by Lex. Supergirl: Lena, if you had the code Lex used, could you reverse it using Myriad? Lena Luthor: Myriad. Y-Yes, but... you'd trust me? Even after everything? Supergirl: You want to help people. Whatever else has happened, I know what's in your heart.
Dreamer: Let me in!
Brainiac-5: [weakly] Can't.
Dreamer: Yeah. Yes, you can. There's a panel. You can hit it.
Brainiac-5: Radiation.
Dreamer: I'm not gonna let you die.
Brainiac-5: Nia, you should hear this. You have to work with Lex to destroy Leviathan. Pushing you away, hurting you, it was to protect you. I love you.
Dreamer: No, you're not getting off the hook that easily.
Supergirl: What'd you dream?
Dreamer: I saw Lex as the Anti-Monitor. He was destroying every planet in existence.
Alex Danvers: What am I gonna do with Kelly? I mean, how... how am I supposed to explain all this?
Lena Luthor: Kelly doesn't know that Kara is Supergirl?
[Alex shakes her head, and Lena gives her a comforting hug]
Lex Luthor: [playing around with the various weapons in the Fortress to "We Are the Champions"] Well, if you're here to save the Girl of Steel, you're one glam-rock hit too late. Supergirl: [landing with Alex, M'gann, and Dreamer] Are we? Lex Luthor: [surprised she's alive] How? Supergirl: You're predictable. You can thank your sister for proving that. Lex Luthor: You still think you can beat me? I'm invincible. Dreamer: [raising the Jarhanpurium weapon] Not if we have anything to say about it. Supergirl: Welcome to mortality, Lex. Lex Luthor: [the weapon jams] Oh, that's just embarrassing.
Lena Luthor: How's it coming?
Brainiac-5: Kelly was able to access Lex's code at Obsidian. Thus far, it's been easy enough to reverse-engineer, but the sequencing, the control flow... the way Lex was able to override free will with a few keystrokes... it's quite terrifying.
Lena Luthor: The code was my design. Are J'onn and M'gann in position?
Brainiac-5: Affirmative. And we're ready to trigger Myriad as soon as they take down all the satellites.
Lena Luthor: Hopefully, Supergirl will keep Lex busy long enough so we can stop him.
Lex Luthor: What, no pleading, no hopeful pontification about how I can change and learn to be a better person... [blabbering] Lex Luthor: That's your problem, Kara. You, Leviathan, you're all the same. Pushing an agenda, trying to make humanity bend in ways that it just doesn't want to. Supergirl: Yeah, like you tried to bend Lena, pitting her against me? You're a man with alien DNA coursing through him, thinking he knows what's best for this world. Sound familiar? Lex Luthor: Sounds like someone willing to do whatever it takes to save humanity.
Alex Danvers: Brainy's intel was spot-on. Let's find that bottle. Otis Graves: [taking the bottle out of a safe] Hey, little guys, Uncle Otis is gonna protect you no matter what. Alex Danvers: Otis? Dreamer: Hand over the bottle. [behind them, Lillian powers up an energy weapon]
Dreamer: Guys. I found recording crystals. Lex Luthor: Ah, yes. When I arrived, she was in the middle of a missive. Sort of a last will and testament. Very dry. You're lucky I cut her off when I did. Alex Danvers: [Nia moves to insert the crystal] No. No, no, no. We are not watching those, 'cause Kara is not dead. We are bringing her home. And you are going to wish that you were dead while you are rotting in that cell. Lex Luthor: Hmm. About that... I'm not going anywhere near a cell. Unless you want me to reveal Supergirl's identity. She may be gone, but she still has an awful lot of enemies out there. It would be tragic if Mama Danvers or your lovely Kelly Olsen were to become the target of one of... Lena Luthor: [slugging him, hard] Sorry. Did you want to do that? Alex Danvers: No. Family first.
Lex Luthor: Careful. I bruise easily. I'm not immortal anymore, remember? J'onn J'onnz: Brainy, what's taking so long with that projector? Brainiac-5: The data's been wiped. I don't know if it's recoverable, and the projector itself... Lena Luthor: No, we don't need it. I'll just open a transmat portal like I did during Crisis. Brainiac-5: No, no, no. Even if that were to work, without the coordinates of where he sent her, she could be anywhere in the Phantom Zone.
Lex Luthor: A Phantom Zone projector.
[as he summons it, Kara kicks the Jarhanpurium to Alex, who loads the weapon, and the two discharge simultaneously]
Alex Danvers: [seeing Kara de-materialize] Kara! No!
Lex Luthor: I won.
Nia Nal: [returning Brainy's Legion ring] I think this belongs to you. Came in handy. Thanks.
Brainiac-5: I should have protected Kara. I failed. I failed everyone.
Nia Nal: You didn't fail, Brainy. You defeated Leviathan.
Brainiac-5: Supergirl is gone. Lex Luthor lives. I should have let the other Brainiac-5s take on Leviathan, because clearly, I was too stupid to get it right.
Nia Nal: Brainy, stop! You are not stupid. You were put in a no-win situation and you did the best you could.
Brainiac-5: I hurt you. That... was not the best.
Nia Nal: You did. But I still care about you.
Brainiac-5: How can you be so kind after... after everything? It's not logical.
Nia Nal: The heart isn't logical. When we thought you were dying on the Leviathan ship, you said that you loved me. If that's still true and... you want to fix us, you need to start engaging with me honestly, no matter what. Even if you think you're protecting me. Because, Brainy, I am not a woman who needs to be protected.
Brainiac-5: Of course. You're a woman who stops tidal waves... and who dreams impossible things.
Nia Nal: And loves you, too.
[offering a pinky swear]
Nia Nal: No more secrets?
Brainiac-5: I promise.
Lex Luthor: Volume two? I suppose brevity was never in your arsenal of superpowers.
Supergirl: Did you bring it?
Lex Luthor: [holding a hand-held device up] Behold... my remote controller, preloaded with the key codes to deactivate every one of my birds in the sky.
[he tosses it off the side and blasts her with kryptonite from his metal knuckle]
Lex Luthor: You didn't actually think I was gonna give you the real key codes, did you? Supergirl: [infected with kryptonite] No. Lex Luthor: A word of advice: next time you land on somebody else's planet, try one where the sun boosts your brain and your brawn. Oh, but I just remembered... for you... there won't be a next time.
Mackenzie: I can't believe it. Lex Luthor, a bad guy? Andrea Rojas: Believe it, Mackenzie. Lucky for us, our very own William Dey has the inside scoop. This firsthand account Eve Teschmacher gave you, it's going to earn CatCo another Pulitzer. Hari: You mean we're still in business? After what happened with Obsidian? Andrea Rojas: Sadly, Obsidian North has folded. But that is my father's problem. He bought all my shares right before the company crashed this morning. I realize in retrospect, I was undervaluing CatCo. We could be a beacon, the crown jewel of investigative journalism. We certainly have the talent. And reporting in-depth, real news, we can change hearts and minds. We'll start our relaunch with unparalleled news coverage on Lex Luthor, thanks to William. William Dey: Well, it wasn't just me, Andrea. That story has a shared byline. Kara Danvers, she's been with me following every lead on Lex since I got to National City. Andrea Rojas: Oh. Well, where is Ms. Danvers? I'd like to thank her. Nia Nal: She's with Cat Grant on a story. She said it was supposed to be the biggest of her life. William Dey: Kara left town? Nia Nal: I guess when Cat says "jump", you jump. Andrea Rojas: Well, since Kara is exclusive to CatCo, whatever story Cat's pulled her away to do will be our front page soon. Let's hope it's a doozy. Tick-tock. Everyone back to work. We've got a paper to put out.
Lillian Luthor: I want it on the record that I'm resisting the urge to say I told you your obsession with the Kryptonians would end like this. Lex Luthor: [sarcastic] I'm glad you held your tongue, Mother.
William Dey: Did you speak to Kara yourself? I just can't believe she left without telling me.
Nia Nal: Alex told me. I'm sure she would have called you if she could have, William.
Alex Danvers: Did Malefic have any advice about getting her back? J'onn J'onnz: Unfortunately not. He was only able to find Midnight in the Phantom Zone because he knew her exact location. He did tell me about someone who once mounted a rescue mission there, though. Alex Danvers: Well, we need to get to them, now. J'onn J'onnz: M'gann's already looking for him. Alex Danvers: J'onn, I need my sister. Hey, the people out there... the... Nia covered for her at CatCo, but everyone else, they need to know that she's still around, that she's protecting people. J'onn J'onnz: You are not your sister, but you're every part a hero as she is. I've seen that every day I've spent with you. And I saw it today, when you summoned the strength and belief in yourself to take down Lex Luthor. In fact, you remind me of a colleague I once had on Mars called N'orr Cott. We were a team. Every time I put criminals away, she would always stand guard in case of a surprise escape or an ambush. She had patience, courage and commitment, just like you. We called her Sentinel. I want to show you something. [showing her a stamped bar of silver] J'onn J'onnz: This was her symbol, and now I think it should be yours. Alex Danvers: [trying it out] Sentinel. I like that. J'onn J'onnz: We will get her back. Until then, together we will keep this city safe.
Lillian Luthor: I'm afraid we haven't time for any last words, Dream Girl...
Dreamer: It's "Dreamer".
[she kicks the weapon out of Lillian's hands]
Alex Danvers: [tasering Otis] Who's got the headache now?
[Lillian portals them away]
Alex Danvers: [handing the bottle to Nia] Here. Let's hope we're not too late for Kara.
Argentine Woman: [in Spanish, freed from Lex's brainwashing] I don't know what I saw in him.
M'gann M'orzz: We have to make sure that all the satellites are in exact alignment to start the binding. [seeing something is on J'onn's mind] M'gann M'orzz: What's wrong? J'onn J'onnz: You realize, after this, win or lose, everything will be different between us. M'gann M'orzz: Well, then we'd better make this count.
Lex Luthor: I knew that fixing this planet would require big moves that not everyone would appreciate. So I took the advantage of Lena's delivery system to make sure that everyone in VR would always appreciate me, no matter what I do.
Lillian Luthor: And what about the people who were not in VR? The ones unenlightened to the goodness that is my son?
Lex Luthor: The satellites I launched during the Obsidian world tour are armed with sonic weapons poised to obliterate the minds of anyone who didn't get the I Love Lexi upgrade. My satellites will be aligned to beam the kill frequency in about five hours.
Lillian Luthor: I assume I will be safe without being brainwashed to love you, since I already do.
Lex Luthor: 'Course, Mother. There's a special doohickey with your name on it.
Lillian Luthor: And your sister. You can't kill her, either.
Lex Luthor: Why not? She killed me first.
Lillian Luthor: If you hurt your sister in any way, I will turn on you. And no amount of brainwashing will stop me. You'll be all alone, save for the sycophants you detest. Think of how tragic your father's demise was. Is that how you want to end up?
[giving him a firm slap on the cheek]
Lillian Luthor: Save your sister.
S6.E2 ∙ A Few Good Women
Silas: [an attempt to get the portal working fails] You know this isn't easy for me.
J'onn J'onnz: Silas, I do not have time. Fix it. Fix it right now.
M'gann M'orzz: J'onn, can I talk to you outside?
J'onn J'onnz: [to Silas] Get it done, and don't immolate anyone.
Dreamer: Hey. Sorry. I know, it was impossible to get away from William. He just could not understand what was more important than staking out the courthouse. Brainiac-5: Now is not the time to worry about William. Or Lex's trial, for that matter. Now is the time to train.
Andrea Rojas: I wanna talk to you about power. Specifically, the power of the press. It's the trial of the century and CatCo needs to be the culture's one-stop shop for all things Lex Luthor. William Dey: The trial hasn't even begun yet. Andrea Rojas: Well, we pre-write obituaries for heads of state, don't we? This should be no different. We all know he's getting convicted. We might as well just get a jump on it. [Nia tries to sneak in quietly] Andrea Rojas: Well, nice of you to join us, Ms. Nal. Nia Nal: I'm... I'm sorry. I was donating blood. Andrea Rojas: Oh, how heroic of you. Obsidian North died for Lex Luthor's sins. Now I want our smart, splashy coverage to bury him six feet under. So, assignments. Nia, with Kara still out of town with Cat Grant, I'm gonna need you down at the courthouse. The judge, the jurors, the witnesses, do literally whatever it takes to get interviews. I will pay your bail if it comes to that. Nia Nal: I'm sorry, me? Andrea Rojas: Yes. And William, of course. William Dey: We won't be able to get in. The courthouse is on lockdown due to threats against Luthor. I mean, they're even keeping the jury off-site to protect them. Andrea Rojas: Well, the two of you are sharks. You'll find a way to get in. Plus, if you run into trouble, I'm Supergirl will swoop in to protect you. She always does.
Zor-El: [after Phantoms attack Kara] I take it you learned your lesson. Supergirl: I have to try again. Zor-El: Kara, I can't lose you again. Please, we can live safely here. Supergirl: And do what? Stare at cave walls day in and day out until time loses all meaning? The father I knew never would have accepted that. Zor-El: The father you knew was hollowed out and devoured slowly by the Phantoms. I'm trying to spare you that. You may think you are stronger than I, but strength doesn't matter here. The Phantom Zone isn't something you can fight. Supergirl: You're right. I can't beat it. But I am going to do everything I can to escape it. Even if it means I just get an inch further every day. And I'm sorry for everything you went through. But I would rather live through torture and do something than just exist for the sake of it. The House of El is meant for more than that. Zor-El: Well, I won't let my daughter go into the rocks alone. So if you're going to insist on trying... [putting a reassuring hand on her shoulder] Zor-El: ...I'm going with you.
Supergirl: [watching Zor-El sleep] I'm so sorry you were lost here. I'm so sorry you've endured what you've endured. I'm going to help you find your way again. I'm going to get us out of here. I promise.
Supergirl: [seeing Phantoms disappear through a portal] Where did they just go?
Zor-El: I have no idea. I've never seen a Phantom do anything like that.
Supergirl: Well, if they use portals to get around, maybe we can use one to get out.
Zor-El: It looks like the portals only open and close long enough for a Phantom to get through.
Supergirl: Then I guess we're gonna have to catch a Phantom.
Lillian Luthor: The case against you is ironclad. The Tessmacher girl's testimony will be damning. And every day you spend fruitlessly shaking your fist at the sky is another day the Luthor name gets dragged through the mud.
Lex Luthor: Mother, it almost feels as if you care more about the family name than freeing your son from bondage.
Lillian Luthor: I do. Our family has always achieved selfish aims by appearing selfless. If you take the stand and make a mockery of yourself in the face of insurmountable evidence, the world will see us for what we really are.
Lex Luthor: [angrily] Do you really have so little faith in me that you think I should agree to *rot* in prison? I will remind you, I have been in prison before. I have been shot and killed and risen from the dead before, and will not be subjugated again. You should know, I always have a plan.
Otis Graves: Yeah, boss. Kablooey!
Lex Luthor: A legal plan, you imbecile.
Lex Luthor: Whereas I am now seeing the value of unvarnished truth.
Lillian Luthor: Two words I thought I would never hear applied to a Luthor.
Zor-El: My daughter alive, my wife alive... it's more than I ever dared hope for.
Supergirl: Argo survived, because of your sacrifice. All this time, I thought I'd lost you forever.
Zor-El: When I chose to stay on Krypton to activate Argo's shields, I knew there was no way I'd get off the planet in time. Sending myself here was a last-ditch attempt to save my life. A terrible mistake. There are things worse than death. And to think you were here, too, languishing, your pod trapped.
Supergirl: Oh, this place is nothing like I remember. It's worse.
Zor-El: Indeed. From the safety of your pod, you never faced the Phantoms. They got to you, didn't they? What did you see?
Supergirl: I was in a cavern, a fortress of one of my enemies. She was dead... but so was everyone I ever loved, cut down while they were trying to save the world, and I... j-just s-stood there among their bodies... horrified. I couldn't save them. I couldn't wake up. I wanted to die there with them. But I couldn't do that, either.
Zor-El: A terrible vision.
Supergirl: Not a vision. A memory. One that I thought had finally stopped haunting me. But it was crystal clear. It felt like it would never end.
Zor-El: That's exactly what will happen if you resist the Phantoms.
Supergirl: You were a hero... and you didn't deserve this. But it's gonna be okay now. We're going to get out.
Zor-El: Get out?
Supergirl: Yeah, Mother once told me that Fort Rozz was rooted in space above the rocks by an anchor. The guards come and go through a portal at the base. If we can find the anchor...
Zor-El: To try would only invite the Phantoms' wrath! But if we do not provoke them, they will leave us be. We are trapped here forever. We will never die, but we may yet survive. You must accept that, Kara, or you will go mad, and remain so for eternity.
Zor-El: Calm down. There are no Phantoms here.
Supergirl: Who are you?
Zor-El: As if you don't know. You bear the glyph of my house. So you must be some sort of mirage, another figment of my own tortured mind.
Supergirl: Your house? This is the glyph of the House of El.
[recognizing him as he turns around]
Supergirl: Father?
Zor-El: Kara?
Lena Luthor: Let me guess. Now that the trial has turned in Lex's favor, you want me to relinquish my shares and step down from the company so mama's number-one boy can retain his rightful throne. Lillian Luthor: On the contrary. I'd like to sell you my shares. Lena Luthor: [suspiciously] Why? Lillian Luthor: Because LuthorCorp in your brother's hands is nothing more than a weapon. We both know it. My shares, coupled with yours, would form a majority Lex couldn't outvote no matter how hard he schemed. Think of what you could do with all that power. Lena Luthor: You're trying to bribe me. Lillian Luthor: Why in the world would I need to bribe my own daughter? Lena Luthor: Because you know I'm gonna testify against Lex.
Lex Luthor: When I returned home after saving those kidnapped VR users, who was waiting for me? Eve Teschmacher: I was. Lex Luthor: That's right. You surprised me with a lavish candlelit dinner. Do you recall the entree? Eve Teschmacher: It was... beef Wellington. Lex Luthor: Mm. The meal was delicious, I might add. Succulent, tender. Prosecutor: Objection. It's his opinion. Lex Luthor: I was just as surprised at the quality as you, Ms. District Attorney. Which is why I asked Eve - Ms. Tessmacher - "what's the occasion?" And do you remember what you said? Eve Teschmacher: I... Lex Luthor: Have you not sworn to tell the truth today, Ms. Tessmacher? Eve Teschmacher: I have. Prosecutor: Objection. Lex Luthor: Then why did you cook me dinner? Eve Teschmacher: Because I was in love with you. Lex Luthor: And when I did not reciprocate... ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I ask you, what is more reasonable? Lex Luthor, philanthropist, entrepreneur and hero, committing these terrible crimes... or Eve Tessmacher, jilted lover hell-bent on revenge, setting up the man who would not have her, all to avoid punishment for her own crimes. She had the means, she had the motive, and she had an image inducer. Eve Teschmacher: You made me hack Obsidian. You made me impersonate people. You made me kill. You made me do all of it... Lex Luthor: I demand Eve Tessmacher's testimony be stricken from the record and her plea deal revoked. Oh, uh, and if feel like throwing in a charge of perjury, that'd be cool, too, Your Honor.
M'gann M'orzz: I know you think of Kara as a daughter... when you've already lost two.
J'onn J'onnz: I think of K'hym and T'ania every day. But with Kara gone, enduring all that alone... my memories take a different shape.
M'gann M'orzz: I'm worried about Kara, too. But I'm also worried about you and Alex. You're running yourselves ragged trying to get her back and speed up the process.
J'onn J'onnz: We've taken risks before.
M'gann M'orzz: It's not risk I object to. This mission calls for methodical planning, without ego or emotion. But instead, you're just charging ahead without getting the lay of the land. You're... you're not acting like a soldier, you're acting like a father.
J'onn J'onnz: I'd rather die trying to get her back than live with the guilt that I didn't do everything that I could. I hear your wisdom, M'gann. I do. But we need to do this our way.
Dreamer: 911 from Andrea. I have to get back to CatCo. Brainiac-5: Silas will keep us from being stuck in the Phantom Zone, but we're still nowhere on Supergirl's location. Once we're inside, you'll need to divine where she is and then lead us there. And that will be no easy feat with Phantoms circling. So you'll need to train. Dreamer: I'll be back as soon as I can.
Lex Luthor: I thought visitors were forbidden in this wing. Lillian Luthor: Well, the Luthor name still commands respect... and the occasional favor. Lex Luthor: Ah, favors. Is that how you secured me that plea deal? Admit to conspiracy and manslaughter, and go away for... [waving Otis away as he moves to sit down with them] Lex Luthor: Ah, ah. Go away for 25 years. Lillian Luthor: I'm sure your lawyer advised you to accept it. Lex Luthor: He did. Which is why I fired him.
Silas: I wasn't going to hurt anyone. I'm not really a vampire.
M'gann M'orzz: We know. Your name is Silas.
J'onn J'onnz: You're an alien.
Brainiac-5: From Transilvane, to be exact.
Dreamer: Which is apparently a real planet.
Alex Danvers: You're where vampire stories come from.
Silas: Great. Glad to see you've done your research. But you're under-emphasizing one tiny, important detail. They're just stories. I rob blood banks so I don't have to hurt people.
J'onn J'onnz: We're not interested in the robbery. We'll let you go... if you help us.
Silas: Help you with what?
Alex Danvers: We want you to help us break into the Phantom Zone.
Silas: Why in the hell would you wanna do that?
Kelly Olsen: I know what it's like to lose someone. Someone you love more than anything in the world. But Owen being in the Phantom Zone is not your fault. You need to forgive yourself for what happened to him.
Silas: I can't. The guilt is overwhelming.
Kelly Olsen: Of course you feel guilt. Of course you feel shame. But those feelings are there to remind you that your love was real. And that is something that no Phantom can take from you. Look, I know you're scared, but you can do this. You can build that portal. You can make it work. And when you do, we will save Supergirl. And every life she saves from then on will be thanks to you. And thanks to Owen.
Lena Luthor: Eve's testimony was the backbone of this case. Now that Lex has completely damaged her credibility, all her evidence is tainted. It's fruit of the poisonous tree. If I don't speak to the brainwashing charges, then he might go free. Lillian Luthor: So let him! Your brother nearly threw everything away and revealed his true colors to the world, but through cleverness and sheer force of will, he has convinced the jury that he's a good man framed by an evil woman. That perception is good for the entire family. Lena Luthor: The truth is good for the family. Lillian Luthor: The truth is you did nothing to stop Lex until it was nearly too late. If you take that stand, you'll have to accept your guilt for every single thing you did by his side. And then the world will not only think Lex is evil, but they'll think you are, too, and the Luthor name will be as good as worthless. Lena Luthor: It's time for a Luthor to do some actual good instead of just pretending to. If I have to risk my name to make sure my brother stays behind bars forever, then I will. Lillian Luthor: It's not a risk. It's a certainty. Lex won't hesitate to take you down with him. And he knows better than anyone how to get under your skin. Lena Luthor: Oh, I'm counting on it.
Brainiac-5: The Phantom Zone is an environment unlike one you've ever experienced. It will require the highest levels of your concentration to dream Supergirl's location in there. Accordingly, I give you my Phantom Zone simulation, meticulously crafted from all known data about the Zone. Sensors placed around the room will record your dream energy. Any fluctuations, distractions, emotional congruences will trigger the Phantoms I've populated this training exercise with to attack you, just as they will do in the Phantom Zone.
Dreamer: I got it. Just like the holodeck on "Next Gen".
Brainiac-5: Now, hidden somewhere in this simulation is my simulated Supergirl. Please close your eyes... and try to divine her location.
[Nia tries and is attacked by a Phantom]
Brainiac-5: Kara and Alex in high school. What a surprising divination.
Dreamer: It's not a divination. It's a distraction, Brainy.
Brainiac-5: Well, try again.
Dreamer: I could barely find you when you were dying on the Leviathan ship. I mean, I thought maybe our relationship was what was clouding my powers, but maybe I just don't know what I'm doing. Without my mom or my sister, I don't have anyone to actually teach me how to interpret my dreams. And until I learn, I'm never gonna be the hero I want to be.
Brainiac-5: I'm from the Legion of Superheroes, where everything we did was through the lens of Supergirl. Her virtue, her accomplishments, her drive. But you and I have had the opportunity to actually know her. And so we know she's more than just Supergirl. She's Kara. She is our beacon through the darkness. She's the example we all aspire to emulate. So, yes, you may fear that you will fail to live up to Kara's example. But I am here to tell you, in no uncertain terms, that you are not a liability to this mission. You are the reason it's going to succeed.
Andrea Rojas: So, will you be watching the trial? Lena Luthor: Of course. You don't think I'd miss an opportunity for the world to see my brother as he really is? Andrea Rojas: Well, what about who you are? Lena Luthor: What do you mean? Andrea Rojas: Well, you were there with Lex through everything. But you haven't spoken on the record and you haven't been asked to testify. Think of the good it could do if you aired your firsthand experience and asked for forgiveness publicly. Lena Luthor: I thought I was coming here to catch up with a friend, but you're lobbying for an interview. Andrea Rojas: Oh... please, Lena, I... I screwed up with Obsidian, and CatCo barely survived. It's all I have left, and it's in bad shape. If you go on the record, maybe we can help each other. Lena Luthor: I'm sorry for your troubles, I really am, but what happened by Lex's side, I will never speak of publicly. I thought maybe we could talk about it, especially after everything we've been through. But I see now that I was mistaken because, as ever, you're always putting yourself first. [putting her drink down] Lena Luthor: Keep the Scotch.
Silas: My husband was falsely accused of theft, and sentenced to six months in the Phantom Zone. They took Owen from me. It was so unfair. I had to get him back.
M'gann M'orzz: But they caught you attempting to break him out.
Silas: How do you guys know all this?
J'onn J'onnz: My brother was in the Phantom Zone. He'd heard about you. We cross-referenced what he told us with your Fort Rozz file.
Dreamer: You're the only person to ever break into the Phantom Zone. We need you to teach us how.
Silas: You must understand, I failed. And you will fail, too.
Brainiac-5: I'm certain I can replicate your technology.
Silas: The tech is the easy part. It's the Phantoms you have to face. People talk about the Zone as a place where time does not pass, but that isn't what makes it terrible. It's the creatures that give it its name. They feed on your fear by making you live it. They're like shadow spores that creep inside you and infect everything good and right and then turn it against the host. Eventually, you forget that the Phantoms are doing it to you at all. Your nightmare becomes your reality. That's when you go insane. Just like my husband did.
Dreamer: I'm sorry that happened to you. But right now, you have the chance to help us save someone that we love.
J'onn J'onnz: Supergirl is there. We're trusting you with this information because you're the only one who can help. And we think you're the kind of guy who would. Prove us right. Help us.
Silas: [after a moment of indecision] Okay, I need a pen.
J'onn J'onnz: Good man.
Lex Luthor: Ms. Tessmacher's testimony has been thrown out and the murder charges have been dropped, so perhaps we should be getting to closing arguments. Judge: If there's no objection. Prosecutor: Uh, actually, Your Honor, the People would like to call one more witness. Lex Luthor: What could one more witness possibly testify to? Lena Luthor: [entering] Everything else.
Lex Luthor: I was filing patents when you were in diapers. Why would I waste my time workshopping your faulty science fair project? Lena Luthor: Because your little sister had created something that you needed. Something that you could never have come up with on your own. Lex Luthor: You've never done anything on your own. You've always needed me. Prosecutor: Objection. Lena Luthor: You can't stand that I don't need you anymore. Judge: [hammering her gavel] Sustained. Lex Luthor: Without me, your precious Non Nocere would have never gotten off the ground. Lena Luthor: And so you think you can just take credit for my work? Lex Luthor: You're damn right I can! I have always taken the big swings that you never would. But I supported you because you're a Luthor. I kept you by my side when you were too timid and weak to do what was necessary. [turning to the jury] Lex Luthor: It takes guts to wield power. And I wield my power to make the world better. So did I help develop Non Nocere? Yes. And yes, Non Nocere failed. Boo-hoo, it happens. But instead of accepting that humbly, my sister blames me for it. It's no surprise that this entire case has fallen apart when every single charge hinges on the unsubstantiated hearsay of bitter women like my sister and Eve. Women who, mind you, could have committed these crimes themselves, as could any number of other suspects that the prosecutor has overlooked in her obsession with targeting me, and why? Because I am powerful! So let that be a lesson to you all. If you try to build a good life for yourself, there is always somebody waiting to tear you down and punish you for your greatness. But I accept who I am. I like power, and I have the guts to do something with it. I did not commit the crimes of which I stand accused. But if I had, who could blame me? If push came to shove, you'd have done it. The defense rests.
Alex Danvers: I couldn't... I couldn't get her back. I c... I couldn't save her. Kelly Olsen: Hey, that's more than anyone could have pulled off in a day. Alex Danvers: No, it's not just today. I mean, what if we never... what... what if she's really gone? I mean, how am I supposed to accept a world without Kara in it? Kelly Olsen: The only thing that you have to accept is that this could take a while. But you are going to keep fighting, and so is she. Alex Danvers: Yeah, but that's the thing. I don't know if I can. This isn't just a hard path. I don't see any path at all. We're nowhere, Kelly. We are nowhere, and she is alone and I might not ever see her again.
Lena Luthor: Non nocere. It's "to do no harm." I mean, that was always my intention. To make the world a better place, to inhibit our desires to hurt each other emotionally and physically. But Lex corrupted my technology to turn every Obsidian user into his own mindless followers, essentially brainwashing them. Prosecutor: To what end? Lena Luthor: To get away with murder.
Judge: Something funny, Mr. Luthor?
Lex Luthor: Mmm. Not funny. Hilarious. My sister can couch her project in flowery language, "make the world a better place", but put plainly, she created a tool to brainwash the masses. Isn't that right, sis?
Lena Luthor: Yes, I did. But I wasn't the one with the motive to use it that way.
Lex Luthor: Well, it's your word against mine on that. On... well, pretty much all of it, for that matter. Now, by your own admission, you yourself would have had both the means and the opportunity to commit the brainwashing of which I stand accused, would you not?
Lena Luthor: No. Because in the trial phase, it became clear that Non Nocere was irreparably flawed. I abandoned it.
Lex Luthor: But then how could I have possibly used your creation to brainwash anybody if it didn't really work?
Lena Luthor: I said it was flawed. Not that didn't work.
Brainiac-5: The Phantoms disrupted the portal. We need to get it back online. Alex Danvers: On it. Silas: [taking cover] Not again. Alex Danvers: Silas, we have to send the Phantoms back. I need you to help me. Silas: Please don't let them take me. Alex Danvers: These creepy bastards aren't gonna take any more of us. Okay? Do it for Owen.
Jury Foreman: In the matter of National City v. Alexander Joseph Luthor, we the jury find the defendant not guilty on all counts.
Otis Graves: [just as surprised as Lex] Wait, you actually won?
Lex Luthor: I'm just glad that I can return to making a difference as a free man.
Brainiac-5: [watching on TV and crumpling his computer keyboard in frustration] These 21st-century keyboards suck!
J'onn J'onnz: You sure this thing won't blow up? Silas: It won't blow up, but I can't guarantee it won't implode. Alex Danvers: Let's bring Supergirl home. Dreamer: [the portal opens] It doesn't look like the simulations, Brainy. Brainiac-5: [with a handheld scanner] No. No, this isn't right. The Phantom Zone has been fractured somehow. [realizing] Brainiac-5: Of course. Crisis. When all the timelines converged into one, the opposite must have happened here. It's no longer one pocket dimension, but many. An interdimensional archipelago. Alex Danvers: Well, Dreamer should still be able to find her in there. Brainiac-5: Every dimension has its own vibrational frequency. We would have to go to each one before Dreamer could even try. And it's moving in a randomized pattern. It would take years for us to make it to each of them. Alex Danvers: Supergirl is in there, okay? We are not not gonna go get her. J'onn J'onnz: Alex, wait. Alex Danvers: I won't give up on Kara. J'onn J'onnz: I'm not gonna lose you, too.
Andrea Rojas: Okay, enough of this farce. The trial may be over, but we are not. William, get out there and find me my next Lexposé. Back to work!
Nia Nal: [running in] William! William, I am so sorry I didn't make it back to the courthouse.
William Dey: It wouldn't have made a difference. I'm not sure any of this does anymore, really.
Nia Nal: Of course it does. Look, Lex got acquitted, and there is nothing that we could have done about that. But when he tries something again tomorrow, that is something we can do something about. We can still make a difference. We just can't stop trying.
Lex Luthor: I would like to congratulate the jury on coming to the right decision in spite of the clear prejudice in the media coverage of my trial. CatCo published a glorified hit piece painting me as guilty and then allowed the same biased journalist to single-handedly cover my trial.
Lex Luthor: How does my narrative suit our beloved family name now?
Lillian Luthor: Far better than your sister's.
Lex Luthor: Hmm. From mass murderer to vindicated martyr in one fell swoop, and all I needed was me.
[chuckling]
Lex Luthor: I wasted so much time trying to buy, threaten, or brainwash people into doing what I wanted. But apparently, people love a guy who tells it like it is.
Lillian Luthor: Hmm.
Lex Luthor: The key is, if you can get them to buy it long enough, they stop being able to discern whether you're telling it like it really is or how you want them to believe it is.
Silas: I'm sorry things were different than you expected and you couldn't save your friend. But just because you couldn't save her this time doesn't mean you won't. M'gann M'orzz: I think we all need to at least take a beat. It's been a rough day, but we will figure this out. Dreamer: [seeing a news report about Lex's acquittal] Guys, it's about to get a lot worse.
Lillian Luthor: I admit I didn't expect your little performance to be so effective.
Lex Luthor: You underestimated me even more than I did, Mother.
Lillian Luthor: No one should have been able to Houdini themselves out of a situation like that.
M'gann M'orzz: How are you guys doing? J'onn J'onnz: Brainy's still running analytics on the projector. It's slow going, but we're making progress on mapping the Phantom Zone. M'gann M'orzz: I wasn't talking about the job, I was talking about you. J'onn J'onnz: Oh. Right. I was just thinking how right you were, about methodical planning, without ego or emotion. If I hadn't been so reactive, rushing into a risky plan. M'gann M'orzz: Well, your plan would have worked if the Phantom Zone weren't fractured. J'onn J'onnz: Yeah, but if I had been more thorough, have Brainy map it before, we would've been prepared for that. M'gann M'orzz: Well, now we will be next time. But I know you're going through a lot. You can talk to me. J'onn J'onnz: But I almost lost you today... and Alex, everyone. I need to do what I must to get Kara back. Until then, I need to follow your advice. Stop thinking in terms of family and just be a soldier.
Andrea Rojas: So much for not speaking about Lex publicly, huh? I owe you an apology. I was behaving selfishly earlier. You saved my life. I shouldn't have tried to use you.
Lena Luthor: [accepting a bottle of wine] And I shouldn't have jumped down your throat. It was hypocritical. I'm intimately aware of how difficult it is to make amends.
Andrea Rojas: Well, you did it in style, coming forward despite the difficulty. Honestly, I wish I was brave enough to confront my father like that.
Lena Luthor: By giving him a platform to grandstand that backfires so disastrously that the D.A. ends up investigating you instead?
Andrea Rojas: By using his own strategies against him. You pushed Lex right where you wanted him. No one could have expected the jury to sympathize. We'll keep going after Lex with everything CatCo's got.
Lena Luthor: I will, too. And if the justice system doesn't stop him, then I will.
Andrea Rojas: Well, I'll drink to that.
Lex Luthor: Clearly I underestimated the value of just being myself. Otis Graves: [disappointed] No kablooey. Lex Luthor: Of course not, you idiot.
Kelly Olsen: Figured you guys could use some lunch. So, how are things going here?
Alex Danvers: I mean, with Silas' help and the nanobots to rebuild it, he can have Supergirl back by sundown.
Silas: Whoa. By sundown?
Alex Danvers: We should order in Dim Sum Delite's entire stock of potstickers because she's gonna be starving when she gets back.
Silas: You're not listening to me. Sundown isn't possible. Next week might not be possible. The last time I built this portal, it took six months of testing to make sure I didn't burn to death when I stepped through it. It's just wonderful that you are all big, powerful superheroes, but I can't guarantee you won't burn to death, either. I already have not saving my husband on my conscience. I don't need your deaths, too.
Prosecutor: Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, for perhaps the first time in history, "crimes against humanity" carries literal weight. Lex Luthor stands accused of attempting to brainwash half of humanity into loving him and to murder the rest. And this, in addition to the actual murder and conspiracy charges. Any one of these should put him away for life. Through evidence provided by Eve Tessmacher, who was present for every terrible moment, we'll prove him guilty of every charge.
Lex Luthor: [getting to his feet, simply] No, she won't.
S6.E3 ∙ Phantom Menaces Alex Danvers: Brainy, will you be my wingman? Brainiac-5: It would be my utmost pleasure.
Reporter #1: I'm here with Lex Luthor. How does it feel to be a free man? Lex Luthor: Um, in a word, beautiful. Brainiac-5: [watching on TV] "Well, Rhonda, it feels wrong. Because I'm a madman who should be rotting in prison." Lex Luthor: ...the jury, I just wanna say thank you. Without you, my future wouldn't be so bright. Brainiac-5: You shouldn't have a future! You shouldn't even be able to sleep at night. You should be haunted by a Kryptonian heart beating ceaselessly beneath your floorboards!
Alex Danvers: [the vampirish Phantoms break into the Tower] Hey, I don't remember sending you an invitation.
Brainiac-5: [bringing thermal blankets for Silas] What happened to him? J'onn J'onnz: A Phantom slipped by us last night. It attacked Silas. Brainiac-5: How did it get by us? J'onn J'onnz: It nested inside of him. M'gann M'orzz: But if it escaped him, why attack? Silas: I... I have three roommates. I don't know where they are. J'onn J'onnz: It's okay, it's okay. We'll find them. Brainy, get me everything you can on Phantoms. We didn't know they could possess humans, what else don't we know about them?
J'onn J'onnz: Where's Alex and Dreamer? Brainiac-5: Nia was pulled for CatCo's investor's retreat. Andrea wouldn't let her say no, she has to replace Kara. M'gann M'orzz: Alex went home last night to get some rest. J'onn J'onnz: I need her here. This man needs help. M'gann M'orzz: [he starts dialing his phone] Go easy on her. She was crushed when we couldn't save Supergirl from the Phantom Zone. J'onn J'onnz: So was I. But you were the one who reminded me to act like a soldier, not a father. Alex needs to do the same right now. M'gann M'orzz: Well, you both need to be honest with your emotions... J'onn J'onnz: I acted on my emotions yesterday. And not only did we fail to save Supergirl, but I let a Phantom escape into this world. I won't make the same mistake again.
Supergirl: Are you a Fifth-Dimensional imp?
Myxlgsptinz: Do you know many imps?
Supergirl: Just one. His name is Mxyzptlk.
Myxlgsptinz: [laughing] You know Mxy? That guy is a wild card.
Supergirl: He has made some good strides recently. At least he had the last time I saw him.
[wincing as she tries to adjust her injured leg]
Supergirl: Yeah, maybe I... I could use that splint after all.
J'onn J'onnz: Silas?
M'gann M'orzz: It's freezing in here.
[spotting Silas]
M'gann M'orzz: Found him.
J'onn J'onnz: What happened?
Silas: A Phantom. It burst out of me and attacked me. It was so cold, worse than I can ever imagine. Like living death.
J'onn J'onnz: We didn't send all the Phantoms back to the Phantom Zone. One got out.
Supergirl: When I landed on Earth, I was alone. My adoptive mother raised me as her own, with kindness and compassion. And my sister, she showed me what it truly means to be strong. To love so fiercely, it hurts. She taught me what it means to be human. She was my first companion on this planet. Without her, I wouldn't be the hero, the person I am today.
Kelly Olsen: [as she comes in, Alex turns the device off] I thought you weren't gonna watch that.
Supergirl: I am Kara Zor-El.
Alex Danvers: That's before I thought she wasn't really gone.
Kelly Olsen: Hey. Kara is not dead.
Alex Danvers: No, it's worse than death. She's trapped in a cold hell because I couldn't save her.
[crying]
Alex Danvers: So, what's... what's my purpose now? What's the... what's the point of trying anything else?
Kelly Olsen: Baby... loss is different for everyone, but it hurts the same. And I will sit with you, right here.
Alex Danvers: I can't breathe. I feel like I don't even deserve air...
[her phone rings]
Alex Danvers: It's J'onn. And I know what you're gonna say, but it doesn't matter if I pick up the phone or not, there's... there's no point.
Kelly Olsen: The point is, is that you are still here. And you get to decide whether you give up or you keep going. Look, I know it's not the same thing, but yesterday, when I was in my own despair about what happened at Obsidian... I lost my way and I found a lifeline in helping Silas find his. Because when everything seems dark, that's when we show up for those who need us the most.
J'onn J'onnz: Look, I know you're upset right now. Not getting Kara back was a blow none of us expected. But we can't be ruled by our emotions. Not now. I need you to focus and lean into your training. Because that's exactly what it's for, to kick in when we feel like giving up, so that we find comfort in doing what we do best. Alex Danvers: Kara is gone. How can you just march on like nothing is wrong? J'onn J'onnz: Because marching is the only way to get her back.
Myxlgsptinz: Hi, boys. You know, you really shouldn't sharpen your knives quite so loudly. It makes it super easy to find you. [with a snap, she banishes them away] Zor-El: Kara! Supergirl: I'm getting you out. Zor-El: [she breaks open his cell] Kara. Thank you. How did you do that? Who are you? Supergirl: Father, this is Nxyly. She's who helped me rescue you. Zor-El: Thank you for your help. Myxlgsptinz: Oh, don't sweat it. Right, well, I guess you'll... you'll be going back to where you came from, then. Yes, you'll be safer there. Supergirl: Actually, um, I don't think we should retreat. I think we should keep looking for a way out. Myxlgsptinz: Of the Phantom Zone? There isn't one. Believe me, I've looked. Supergirl: You didn't know where to look. My mother built this place. And there is a way out. It's tied to an anchor that tethers this place to the rest of the universe. But it's in a different part of the Phantom Zone. Maybe there's a safer way to travel through portals without catching a ride with a Phantom. Myxlgsptinz: You mean my magic? You think I could do it? And then I could come with you and I could get out of here. Supergirl: There's only one way to find out.
Lex Luthor: Be wary of opening with the Queen's Gambit, sis. It's such an obvious first move.
Lena Luthor: This isn't over.
Lex Luthor: It never is.
Lena Luthor: [finding Lex in her office] What a thoroughly unpleasant surprise.
Lex Luthor: Morning, sis. I promise this'll be quick. When I woke up this morning, I could not wait to get back to work. So I opened my computer and, wouldn't you know it, I have been locked out of all LuthorCorp accounts. Even my own Lex Foundation. Isn't that funny?
Lena Luthor: You may be a free man, Lex, but your time at LuthorCorp is over.
Lex Luthor: [sarcastic laugh] Ah-ha-ha! See, I had a feeling it was you. Uh, the firewalls were spectacular, by the way. Uh, and how did you change my bioscan? Ah, let me guess, the Coluan helped you out with that? Cute prank, sis. Now undo it.
Lena Luthor: Maybe I wasn't clear. I will do everything in my power to protect this company and the world from you. Do you think my testimony was some kind of a mistake?
Lex Luthor: Hmm. I thought you might be feeling stubborn. I had very expensive coffee this morning with my new friend ADA Matthews, uh, now District Attorney Matthews. He was freshly appointed after your friend, District Attorney Diaz, was fired for losing my case. Anyway, uh, Mr. Matthews was so grateful at his good fortune that he's willing to do me a favor. He's issuing you a court order to undo your little cyber attack within the hour. Oh, uh, and I also had a very nice chat with him about his investigation in you and Non Nocere. Just wanted to make sure he was giving it his full attention. It's now his number one priority.
Brainiac-5: He started running into the south wall over and over again. Like he's being drawn to something. Alex Danvers: I got a hit on the police scanner. It says that there is a disturbance at a warehouse two miles south from here. It's being attacked by hostile ghost creatures. Brainiac-5: The Phantom has created a new progeny. J'onn J'onnz: We have to secure that warehouse. Keep everybody from the area. Where's M'gann? Alex Danvers: She said that she was going on patrol. J'onn J'onnz: [seeing two of the energy field discs are gone] She's already there.
Supergirl: This is all my fault. My father was safe where he was. I never should've convinced him to leave. Myxlgsptinz: So, I have good news and bad news. Let's start with the bad news first. I like to end on a high note. Those guys who took your father, they're going to sacrifice him to a terrible creature that lives deep in Shadow Lake. Supergirl: What? Myxlgsptinz: But it doesn't feed until it's lapped the lake 11 times. Which gives us enough time to make a plan. Supergirl: No, I can't waste any more time. Myxlgsptinz: [Kara yells in pain trying to stand up] You really should let me make you a splint. Things don't heal in the Phantom Zone. Like, ever. Supergirl: [trying to get to her feet again] I can push through. Myxlgsptinz: You are stubborn. You must've made one hell of a criminal. Supergirl: I'm not a criminal. Myxlgsptinz: Sure. And I'm a princess.
Lex Luthor: [learning his charitable foundation only has $10 in its account] How can the Lex Foundation be dry? Philippe: Sir, I have the Galaxy Gazette on the phone. They're hoping for a statement on the donation you made today to the Luthor Wing of the Children's Hospital. Lex Luthor: Dona... [realizing] Lex Luthor: Lena. She drained the accounts. Gave it all to a bunch of sick kids! She's good, that sister of mine. Taking something perfectly illegal and making it legal. Philippe: Sir, the press? Lex Luthor: Oh, I'll call them back. I have to do some damage control. Boris is not going to be happy that his money went dasvidaniya. Then I will have Otis pay a little visit to the hospital, on behalf of my darling, generous sister.
Myxlgsptinz: You gotta get out of here. Phantoms, over the ridge, coming this way. They just tore through a bunch of White Martians. Now they're on the rampage, too.
Scar: Why should I believe you?
Myxlgsptinz: Because they got Az-Rel.
[tossing a cigarette lighter on the ground]
Myxlgsptinz: That was all that was left of him. Oh, no. They're here.
Scar: [fleeing with his compatriots] Go!
Myxlgsptinz: [after a moment, nothing happens] That was too easy.
Supergirl: There are no Phantoms or White Martians coming over the ridge, are there?
[Nxy shakes her head]
Supergirl: And Az-Rel?
Myxlgsptinz: Oh, he's fine, wherever he is.
[picking the lighter back up]
Myxlgsptinz: I nicked this from him weeks ago. Girl's gotta light a fire somehow.
Supergirl: Thank you, but they took my father. I have to go rescue him.
Myxlgsptinz: [Kara yells in pain trying to stand up] You will. But first, we have to get you and that leg somewhere safe. Come with me.
Brainiac-5: [after M'gann is attacked by a Phantom] The four progeny are in containment, but their combined dark-phantom energy is shorting the security system. I need to fortify the unit, but I'll need a second Luthor electro... Alex Danvers: Her temperature is dropping faster than Silas's. Brainiac-5: The Zulians were able to overwhelm the planets they invaded so easily because the stronger the Zulians got, the quicker the victims turned. J'onn J'onnz: Alex, get Martian plasma. A transfusion might slow M'gann's turn. Alex Danvers: On it. J'onn J'onnz: [M'gann regains consciousness] Hey. M'gann M'orzz: I'm sorry I went against your orders. J'onn J'onnz: No, no, this is my fault. I had a hunch Martians might be more susceptible to their attacks. M'gann M'orzz: Let's just say we both screwed up.
Myxlgsptinz: When you go just beyond this ridge, you'll see Shadow Lake. They'll be keeping your father in a cave. Right at the top. You sure you don't want me to come with you? I get it. Meet a girl in the Phantom Zone, and you're not quite sure you can trust her.
Supergirl: Why were you sent here?
Myxlgsptinz: For the high crime of being the Mad King Brpxz's heir. My full name is Princess Nyxlygsptlnz.
Supergirl: Wait, you're actually a princess?
Myxlgsptinz: I guess we both told the truth. Not all fathers send you away to save your life. Some do it because they're...
[sardonic laugh]
Myxlgsptinz: ...paranoid narcissists, threatened by anyone who might take their power.
Supergirl: Your father sent you here?
Myxlgsptinz: But first, he killed my older brother. My older brother was kind, and the people loved him. So he had to die.
Supergirl: I'm so sorry. That's awful.
Myxlgsptinz: I was next. Not that I was worth killing. He never really thought that much of me. He used to call me a silly girl imp. Useless and not fit to sit on a throne. So he had me banished here instead. Where I would live with this...
[indicating her metal wristband]
Myxlgsptinz: ...eternal souvenir of my inadequacies. He put it on with magic and, well, I don't exactly have much of that left, do I?
Supergirl: [getting to her feet] You're not useless. You're resourceful. Look how much you've helped me already.
Myxlgsptinz: And look at you moving with that crutch. You're a natural.
Supergirl: Just because neither of us have our powers here doesn't mean we can't believe in ourselves. And each other. You don't belong here just as much as I don't. So, we should get some sleep. As we're both going to save my father in the morning.
Brainiac-5: Sorry it took me so long to get here. There's a bit of an emergency at the Tower.
Lena Luthor: You're hologram-multitasking again.
Brainiac-5: Your text said you need more help with Operation Vengeance. I'm at your service. How did Lex take our systems lockout?
Lena Luthor: Poorly, as expected. He mentioned Lex's Foundation this morning, so I did some digging. Turns out the foundation is just a sham to buy experimental weapons from Kaznia, but you and I are going to funnel the money directly to the Luthor Wing of the National City Children's Hospital instead. Do you think you can hack into this account and make that happen?
Brainiac-5: I'm not exaggerating when I say that nothing would delight me more.
[doing so]
Brainiac-5: It's done. Lex should be receiving lavish thank-you calls from the hospital any minute.
Supergirl: I was sent here by a madman.
Myxlgsptinz: And your father? Did this madman send him here, too?
Supergirl: Until yesterday, I thought my father was dead.
Myxlgsptinz: Why?
Supergirl: My name is Kara Zor-El. When I was younger, my home planet was dying. Saving it was hopeless. So my father sent me to Earth to take care of my baby cousin who went before me, and I... I thought we were the only two survivors and that everyone else from our planet was dead. Including my father. I can't lose him again.
Myxlgsptinz: I think I can help.
Supergirl: [she's shown a small glass ball] What's that?
Myxlgsptinz: It's a powerful tool from my dimension. I had it hidden on me when I was banished. I may not have my powers here, but this thing still has a few sparks.
[as she snaps, Kara sees an image of Zor-El]
Myxlgsptinz: See? He's okay.
M'gann M'orzz: Maybe waiting for Brainy's kinetic inhibitor to be ready is... risky. I mean, these Phantoms could be multiplying at very high rates. If we find them, we should contain them any way that we can.
J'onn J'onnz: Absolutely not. Those energy field discs require close proximity to your target to work. You heard Brainy. The kinetic inhibitor shields us by a mile.
M'gann M'orzz: But the longer we wait...
J'onn J'onnz: I said no. That's an order, M'gann.
Lena Luthor: I hear your foundation had a very charitable day. Lex Luthor: Turn on Channel 5. Brainiac-5: [as she searches on her tablet, they see a news report about a fire at the children's hospital] Oh, my god. Reporter #2: Preliminary reports indicate that the cause of the fire was faulty wiring. When asked for comment, Lex Luthor noted that his sister, Lena Luthor, was in charge of all recent upgrades to the wing. Lena Luthor: [mortified] He set fire to the children's wing of the hospital just to get revenge on me.
M'gann M'orzz: That's Silas? And a Phantom's attack did this?
J'onn J'onnz: Yes. And with that Phantom still on the loose, it could be infecting other victims. We need to find that Phantom and anyone he may have turned. M'gann, you and I will keep searching the city, scanning for cold-energy signatures. We can use Silas as a baseline template. Brainy, get into Silas's social media, scan for facial recognition. We need to find those roommates.
Alex Danvers: What do we do if they've already been turned?
Brainiac-5: Act very carefully. These... progeny will be just as powerful as the Phantom, but they're still innocent people. A remote-activated kinetic inhibitor can be triggered from up to a mile away, keeping us at a safe distance so that we don't also become infected. I'll begin constructing one now, along with some additional Phantom containment units.
J'onn J'onnz: Good. Until then, we need to locate that Phantom and keep everybody safe.
Alex Danvers: [after Silas is attacked] You said a Phantom did this?
J'onn J'onnz: Yeah.
Brainiac-5: Or as they are originally known, a Zulian Melatarian. Originally from a dark planet on the outskirts of the Rao system, they were forced to flee, seeking a new home planet to repopulate. Unfortunately, their method of populating is to infect the planet's existing inhabitants by turning them into soulless, hive-minded minions. They were very successful. Until the Kryptonians stopped them, imprisoned them in the Phantom Zone. Their powers were diluted and they were unable to multiply. They were, however, able to continue spreading misery, making them excellent prison guards.
J'onn J'onnz: But when this alien escaped, all of its powers returned. It can now infect people? Essentially, make new Phantoms?
Brainiac-5: And it only gets stronger the more it preys.
J'onn J'onnz: Will it possess people like Silas?
Brainiac-5: No. I-I believe that was purely a means of escape and evasion. When the Phantoms attack, first they do so psychically, paralyzing their prey with misery. Then they strike using their venomous talons. After a short incubation period, the victim's life force leaves the body and migrates to the Phantom's nest.
Alex Danvers: Life force?
Brainiac-5: In the 31st century, we discovered a formula to quantify the intangible substance that makes a human unique. You call it a soul.
Alex Danvers: [an alarm sounds and Silas begins choking] His temperature is crashing.
[seeing Silas' life force leave his body]
Alex Danvers: What was that?
Supergirl: Nxyly? What's going on?
Myxlgsptinz: My magic is back.
Supergirl: Your magic's really back? [with a small laugh, Nxyx nods; snapping, she heals Kara's injured leg] Supergirl: [standing up] How did you do it? Myxlgsptinz: I don't know! I wasn't even trying! That's the crazy part. All I could think about was your encouragement. And I-I felt that I... I had to rid myself of my father's shackles. Both the metaphorical and the physical. And I knew it was right, because every time I looked at that thing, all I could hear was my father telling me I'm useless. I finally believed in myself enough to figure it out. Supergirl: You had the power all along. Myxlgsptinz: I'm finally starting to feel like my old self again. At least, who I think I was. Who I was before... I got here. Supergirl: What do you mean? Myxlgsptinz: Ever since the Phantom Zone fractured, I started to get these... flashes. Like, fake memories. I mean, they were things that I knew didn't happen. But they feel so real. Supergirl: Like they were from another life you lived. Another time? Another reality? Myxlgsptinz: Exactly. Supergirl: I've been getting them, too. You said they started happening after the Phantom Zone fractured? Myxlgsptinz: Is it kind of crazy that I'm so glad that you get them, too? This place, it can be very... lonely. That's why I rescued you. I've got a good feeling about you. Let's go save your father.
J'onn J'onnz: So, uh, I almost lost you today because I was too busy soldiering on to open up and share my fears with you. I won't ever do that again. From now on... we're a team.
M'gann M'orzz: We already were. I'm only here because a copy of my soul resided within you. I had a hunch that you'd be a good one to bind to, J'onn J'onzz.
J'onn J'onnz: I'm not bad.
Kelly Olsen: [Alex brings her a bouquet of flowers] What are those for?
Alex Danvers: [setting them down] For being my rock today. I don't know. I'll just...
Kelly Olsen: I was your rock? I couldn't save anyone today.
Alex Danvers: That's not true. You saved me. You reminded me that when I wanted to disappear from the world, I needed to just... get up and shake myself off and face the hard things. Because people that we love are worth it. Life is worth it. When I saw J'onn start to lose hope today, it was like... it was like looking in a mirror... and then I heard your voice. You were telling me that even in the darkest times, we can always find a glimmer of hope. J'onn wanted to give up today, but he didn't. None of us did. And we did the impossible. Move in with me. I wanna wake up every morning and tell you how much I love you. Because life is crazy and it's unpredictable, and all that really matters is that we share the little things with the people that we love, so... what do you say?
Kelly Olsen: Yes. Alex Danvers, yes.
Alex Danvers: The Martian plasma infusion is complete. It seems to have slowed down M'gann's transformation for now. J'onn J'onnz: But it won't stop it. I've been going through Brainy's intel on Phantoms. It's inevitable. M'gann's life force, her... soul... will be lost. You were so right. I was so afraid to feel, to... grieve, that I... just put my head down and I marched. But I still made mistakes. I shielded my emotions and I put M'gann... in danger. I've already lost so many people that I love. Alex Danvers: This morning, I couldn't get out of bed, because I did not want to live in a world without Kara. So I know how much you wanna give up. But you have to fight. M'gann? She's still in there. And even if there's the smallest chance that we can save her, you have to try. For her. For her soul. J'onn J'onnz: You're right. Alex Danvers: Wait, you bonded with her soul to stop Myriad. I'm... I'm not an expert, okay? But what if there is a way that we can harness your piece of M'gann's soul to stop her from turning? J'onn J'onnz: But... but if... if we try and it doesn't work, I'll... I'll lose what little I have left of her. Alex Danvers: Living with fragments of the people we love pales in comparison to the real thing. Trust me.
Alex Danvers: Okay, we need to contain them before they get to J'onn and M'gann. Brainiac-5: The kinetic inhibitor isn't ready. We can't get close enough to restrain them. It's too risky Lena Luthor: My portal watch, I can re-route the exit coordinates to transport the Phantoms to a sub-containment unit from a safe distance. I just need something to draw them all to the same point. Alex Danvers: Or someone.
Lena Luthor: He's a maniac. I mean, this is just sport to him. It's just another way to beat me. I hate him. So much. I hate his face. I hate his voice. I hate his suits, I hate his never-ending games of depravity. I wish he would just die. I wish we could kill him.
Brainiac-5: We should kill him. We can craft the perfect murder. First, with just the tiniest re-wiring of his home, we can deliver a near-fatal electric blow. He'll be paralyzed, but he'll still be aware of what's happening to him. From there, we'll finish him. You choose the method, he's your brother. But just make it slow, okay? After that, we'll dismember the body and scatter the pieces across the universe. I know exactly which planets have atmospheres with pressures high enough to decompose carbon in an instant. This time, there will be no Lex resurrection.
Lena Luthor: Brainy, stop. Okay? We can't kill Lex.
Brainiac-5: Why not? You... you just suggested it. Lena, you've already done it.
Lena Luthor: Brainy, it turned me into the darkest version of myself. I know it's hard, but you-you can't go down this dark path, okay? You're a good person.
Brainiac-5: Then what do we do? What do we do? What am I supposed to do? Ever since I removed my personality inhibitors, I... I have been overwhelmed by the depth of my emotions. The rage? It's... it's always there. Seeping out, burning me like acid, and... all I want to do is help you destroy him, Lena. I... I need to destroy him. And if I can't do that, then... how do I make these feelings go away?
Lena Luthor: Brainy, we were wrong. You-you can't put your emotions into little boxes. They'll eat away at you until there's nothing left. And I know it's hard, but you have to embrace that. It's okay to feel rage. You just gotta let it out and then let it go.
Brainiac-5: [trying to work, he angrily throws his tablet to the ground with a scream] I hate him! I hate him! And I'm... I miss her.
Lena Luthor: [taking his hands] Hey. Me, too.
Philippe: I see you won your war with Ms. Luthor.
[awkward silence]
Philippe: So, what's next for the man who has everything?
Lex Luthor: I go get more.
Alex Danvers: Hey, thanks for coming. We need all hands on deck for this. Kelly Olsen: Of course. I brought the Obsidian Neuro-Imager you asked for. J'onn J'onnz: Thank you, Kelly. Think of what we're about to do as a soul transfusion. First, we'll need a Sacred U'ra'er'run. It's used for spiritual rituals in Mars. This one's been in my family for centuries. Lena Luthor: How does it work? Brainiac-5: In theory, the U'ra'er'run will act as a conductor. A modified Fal-Tor-Pan, as it were. [seeing Lena's blank stare] Brainiac-5: Star Trek III: The Search for Spock? It'll allow us to re-fuse J'onn's piece of M'gann's soul to her body. Alex Danvers: And, Kelly, you'll neuro-image M'gann, make sure she's safe during the transfer. Kelly Olsen: Okay. J'onn J'onnz: Brainy will man the U'ra'er'run, while I cleave M'gann's soul from mine. I'll then transfer it into here to complete the process. Alex Danvers: The transfusion has to happen at the exact moment M'gann's soul leaves her body, but before she starts to turn. J'onn J'onnz: If we miss this window, she will be lost. Brainiac-5: [an alarm sounds and a window freezes over] The temperature inside the tower just plummeted. Lena Luthor: It's the Phantoms. They must have followed the others here. J'onn J'onnz: I've got M'gann. You take care of those Phantoms.
Lena Luthor: You put children in danger just to get back at me. Lex Luthor: Lena. Are you gonna shoot me? Again? Lena Luthor: You know, I've thought about it, very seriously, but last time I did that, it didn't change anything. 'Cause look at us. Here we are, back in our same pattern, locked in this endless game of cat and mouse that you love so much. Lex Luthor: You love it, too. You just hate losing. Lena Luthor: Well, you can't lose if you don't play. I'm leaving LuthorCorp. For good. Lex Luthor: You can't leave. Who'll "protect" this place from the "monster" that is Lex Luthor? Lena Luthor: Honestly? Your own hubris. Left to your own devices, you'll self-destruct. You always do. Lex Luthor: You're just upset about the kids. You're not thinking straight. Lena Luthor: I've never been more clear. Fighting with you has brought me nothing but misery. And washing your toxic behavior out of my life, I'll be free. I can finally be happy. Lex Luthor: I don't believe you. This is just another move. Lena Luthor: I promise you, it's not. I'm done playing games. I called the D.A. and made a deal. I leave LuthorCorp and he'll drop the investigation. Lex Luthor: You do realize you won't get a penny from the company after you leave. Everything you've worked for will be gone. Lena Luthor: Goodbye, Lex. Lex Luthor: You can't just walk away. You hate me too much. Lena Luthor: I do hate you. I just love me more.
S6.E4 ∙ Lost Souls Dreamer: If I were a creepy Phantom, where would I keep my lair? Oh, I know. The sewers.
Supergirl: 24 storage rooms and still no mirror. Zor-El: [elsewhere] Kara! Nxyly! I found it! [a crashing is heard, and Zor-El screams] Supergirl: [finding him on the ground holding his ankle] What happened? Zor-El: It was the prisoner with the scar that captured me. Nxylgsptinz: He must have been following us. He attacked your father and then he tried to take the mirror, but I chased him off. I knew we shouldn't have split up.
Alex Danvers: There's a cold signature forming at the Noonan's in Grand Central Station. I'll monitor it from here.
Brainiac-5: [taking the Prototrap] May I?
Lena Luthor: Brainy, aren't you gonna want instructions?
Brainiac-5: I'm a 12th-level intellect, Lena. I think I'll figure it out.
Zor-El: [comforting Kara] This is getting to you. I can see it. The Phantom chills, the terror, it's becoming too much.
Nxylgsptinz: Don't be such a killjoy, Papa El. Because I think I found what we're looking for.
Zor-El: [joining her and seeing across the ridge] The Anchor.
Supergirl: [taking his hand] We're going home.
J'onn J'onnz: M'gann, you should be resting. M'gann M'orzz: I had a vision of Prime Phantom's lair. I think I'm still connected to the hive mind of Prime and his progeny. Dreamer: How is that even possible? Brainiac-5: When J'onn transfused his piece of M'gann's soul back into her, it was just that, a piece, and not the original soul in its entirety. I estimate M'gann is still about 18% Phantom. J'onn J'onnz: I hate that you're still linked in any way to his kind. M'gann M'orzz: But don't you see? It's good news. Phantoms have the power to sense a person's life force. That means that I have that power, too. I can use it to hone in on a specific life force anywhere, even in the Phantom Zone. I can find Supergirl. Alex Danvers: Are you serious? Lena Luthor: We're gonna bring Kara home. Brainiac-5: It also means that M'gann can use her power to sense the life forces held captive in the Prime Phantom's lair. There's a 99.999% probability that once we find and release them, they'll immediately return to their rightful owner, thus restoring the progeny.
J'onn J'onnz: Brainy, Prototrap.
M'gann M'orzz: Watch out for his talons.
Brainiac-5: [trapping a Phantom] Should've stuck to decaf.
M'gann M'orzz: [indicating the woman the Phantom attacked] Look. Her life force is leaving her.
J'onn J'onnz: [watching it zip away] Track it to Prime Phantom's lair.
Alex Danvers: Hey, thanks for backing me up.
Lena Luthor: No, of course.
Alex Danvers: Okay. So, what are you thinking?
Lena Luthor: Q-waves. I used them to replicate Malefic's powers. I think I can do the same with M'gann's sensing abilities.
Alex Danvers: And the nanobots?
Lena Luthor: I'm gonna task them to map the brains of the progeny in containment to create a device, but even if I'm able to do that, I'm gonna need a piece of Kara's DNA to calibrate the device to the right frequency in order to track her.
Alex Danvers: I know where we can find some.
J'onn J'onnz: Brainy, we've got five Prime Phantom progeny in containment. It's getting a little crowded down there. Brainiac-5: I'll prepare another containment unit. Alex Danvers: How many containment units does that make now? Is that four? Supergirl would have stopped this by now.
Supergirl: Family isn't about blood or last names. It's about the people who love you for who you are and stand by you no matter what. And just as my sister Alex has always been there for me, so have my friends. They're my family, too. Anything is possible when you have family who love and support you. Lena Luthor: It's so amazing to see and hear Kara. Feels so real. I mean, I know she's not here with us, but... Alex Danvers: She'll be here soon. I know it. Supergirl: We may not always agree, and at times that may break us apart, but in the end, we always come back together, stronger than ever. Alex Danvers: Hold on, sis. We're coming. [taking the crystal out and offering it to Lena] Alex Danvers: The core of this crystal contains Kara's digital life force. I would like you to use it for the device. Lena Luthor: What? Alex Danvers: You said you need a piece of my sister to track her in the Phantom Zone. Lena Luthor: Yeah, but if I extract that, you'll lose the recording forever. Alex Danvers: Well, what matters most is that we get back the real Kara. And you said that life force can do that, right? Lena Luthor: Yeah, I mean, I hopeful, but there's no guarantee. Alex Danvers: [putting the crystal in her hand] I trust you. Lena Luthor: Thank you. Um... I'll let you know when I'm done. Alex Danvers: I'm gonna stay. I would like to help. Lena Luthor: [giving her a pair of safety glasses] Well, suit up.
Zor-El: I think my ankle is broken. Supergirl: Okay, don't move. [pulling a chair closer and helping him sit down] Supergirl: Okay. Slowly. Nyxly, can you do anything to help? Nxylgsptinz: I'll try. [snapping, nothing happens] Nxylgsptinz: My magic is still depleted. I'm sorry. I don't know why I can't get anything right today. I never should have left the two of you alone, defenseless. I could have prevented this. Supergirl: No, this is not your fault. It was my decision to split up. You saved his life.
Supergirl: [straining to force open a door] Sorry. I usually have super strength. I can just kick those down.
Nxylgsptinz: Are you sure this is right? I mean, wouldn't it be too obvious if they put the exit where you'd expect it?
Zor-El: The other buildings are barracks. Supply room is built for the Fort Rozz prison guards.
Supergirl: I know it's in here. It should look like a mirror.
Zor-El: That only the righteous can activate. Instead of a reflection, you see your home... and walk right through.
[Kara touches a wall panel and the room's lights turn on]
Zor-El: [spotting the exit] Oh, no.
Nxylgsptinz: What? What's the problem?
Zor-El: Kara, activate it. I need to be sure.
[Kara puts her hand on another panel to scan her palm]
Zor-El: What do you see?
Supergirl: Just us.
Nxylgsptinz: It's not working.
Zor-El: I was wrong to have hoped.
Supergirl: The exit can't be broken. Not after everything we've been through. Nyxly, your magic. Can you fix it?
Nxylgsptinz: I'll try.
Zor-El: [as she snaps, nothing happens] I knew this was a waste of time.
Nxylgsptinz: What, you're just going to give up?
Supergirl: Father, please. Please, think of everything we've accomplished already. We... we made an ally where there were only enemies. We found magic where there was only misery. We found each other after decades apart. We can't give up now. Not after all that.
Zor-El: What else is there to do? The mirror can't be fixed.
Supergirl: Maybe not, but you knew Mother better than anyone. And you know she never would have left her guards stranded, so... so think. What would she have done?
Zor-El: She would have built a second mirror.
Supergirl: Yes. Where?
Nxylgsptinz: The supply rooms.
Nxylgsptinz: It will take both of us to get this mirror all the way back to the Anchor. Who's going to help your father? He can't even stand.
Zor-El: Just leave me here.
Supergirl: No. No! Absolutely not.
Zor-El: This area isn't safe for anyone with Scar and the Phantoms roaming. Please, just take this mirror to the Anchor, activate the exit, and if it works, you can come back for me.
Supergirl: I...
Nxylgsptinz: He has a point, Kara. If we don't get him to the exit, his wounds will never heal.
Supergirl: Father, I can't just leave you here.
Zor-El: I'll barricade the door. I'll be safe.
Supergirl: No. I-I won't...
Zor-El: [in Kryptonian] Daughter.
[switching back to English]
Zor-El: Please.
Supergirl: No one's called me that in decades.
[reluctantly]
Supergirl: We'll come back for you as soon as we can.
Lena Luthor: You were right about the Crysalis. I'm sorry I fought you on it.
Alex Danvers: I understand why you did. That's a decision I didn't wanna have to make.
Lena Luthor: But you still made it. Listen, I am so grateful to be part of the team here in the Tower, but I don't think I belong.
Alex Danvers: Why would you say that?
Lena Luthor: Well, it's like you said. I need to stop atoning for the sins of the past. And I am determined to do good in the world, but... you and J'onn, Brainy, and Nia, I'm not like you. You're true heroes. I know how much your sister means to you, Alex, and yet today, you made the most painful sacrifice because it was the right thing to do, and... I don't think I could do that.
Alex Danvers: Every moment I was running towards the Crysalis, I wanted to turn around. I didn't care if that Phantom took over the whole city or the whole world. I wanted nothing more than to drop everything and go after my sister. You know, I had to rely on my years of training as a soldier to help me push those feelings aside so that I could do what had to be done. You have a huge heart, Lena. And wanting to save Kara, that doesn't make you any less of a hero.
Lena Luthor: Yeah, maybe not. But I still don't think like you.
Alex Danvers: Neither does Brainy. Or J'onn or Nia. I mean, we all have different life experiences and perspectives and strengths. It's our willingness to hear each other out, that's what makes this a great team. And if it weren't for your brilliance in making that device, we all would have failed. You belong here, Lena. You always have and you always will. And besides, you are the only one with a decent taste in Scotch.
Brainiac-5: There's been a precipitous drop in air temperature.
Dreamer: [a portal opens and a Phantom emerges] The Prime Phantom, look at his size.
Brainiac-5: He grows bigger with every life force captured.
Dreamer: [Brainy fires the Prototrap] He's fighting it.
Brainiac-5: We're gonna need a bigger gun.
Dreamer: And that brings us to the end of our Tower tour.
Lena Luthor: Thanks, Nia. First days always make me feel like an awkward schoolgirl, so thanks to you all for making me feel so welcome.
J'onn J'onnz: I'd like to say on behalf of us all how great it is to have you with us in the trenches.
Brainiac-5: Finally.
Nia Nal: With your inhibitors off, you're feeling a lot of emotions right now. Brainiac-5: Lena advised me to embrace them. Nia Nal: Right now, you're not embracing them, you're eating them. Brainiac-5: Mmm. Nia Nal: I've been there. Kara and Alex, too. Brainiac-5: Their dumpling obsession. Nia Nal: A donut can't be there for you... but I'm here if you wanna talk. Brainiac-5: It's not a problem, Nia. Nia Nal: Okay. Brainiac-5: Well, I can stop comfort eating whenever I want.
Supergirl: That Phantom almost made it through your portal with us. I can still feel him, like shards of ice coursing through my veins. Nxylgsptinz: No one said pocket-jumping through the Phantom Zone was for the faint of heart.
J'onn J'onnz: Prime will have his progeny protecting his lair. We'll have to be careful around those talons. Lena Luthor: I may already have a fix for that. I couldn't wait to get started, so I stayed up all last night and made this. [taking a weapon out of its case] Lena Luthor: I merged a DEO protogun and L-Corp's portal energy. Dreamer: What is it? Lena Luthor: Well, I call it a Prototrap. It's designed to trap Prime Phantom and his progeny hands-free and transport them directly to containment. Brainiac-5: Just like in "Ghostbusters." Lena Luthor: Except that's a movie. Brainiac-5: It's the perfect movie. Lena Luthor: The Prototrap is real. Brainiac-5: Okay. Alex Danvers: Rescuing Supergirl and stopping the Phantom infection. I was afraid it was never gonna happen.
Brainiac-5: You had a dream when we were at Noonan's, didn't you?
Nia Nal: The same one. Kara and Alex in high school. And I don't know why I keep dreaming it, or what it means.
[to break up the awkward silence, he opens his box of donuts to keep himself busy]
Nia Nal: Are you okay? You've practically inhaled every donut in that box.
Brainiac-5: Strawberry glaze with sprinkles is a rare delicacy.
Dreamer: We need to find the Crysalis before it fully hardens. Brainiac-5: [a thought strikes him] Great Sprock. If we release the life forces from the Crysalis, M'gann will get her original soul back. Alex Danvers: But then she'll lose her sensing power to find Supergirl in the Phantom Zone. M'gann M'orzz: Then we have to find Supergirl before that happens. J'onn J'onnz: No. Absolutely not. First, we need to focus on defeating Prime and releasing the captured life forces. M'gann M'orzz: But, J'onn... J'onn J'onnz: If we don't act now, not only will National City be lost... but the infection will reach a point of no return. A global pandemic. If we only go after Kara, she'll come back to find another Phantom Zone right here on Earth. Alex Danvers: Okay, then we do both. We rescue Kara and we defeat Prime. Guys, we can do this. We can do anything if we just put our minds together. We always find a way. Lena Luthor: Absolutely. There's got to be another way to find Prime's lair. J'onn J'onnz: There is still a way, if we combine M'gann's sensing power with and Dreamer's ability to astral project. Lena Luthor: So I'll work on a way to try and copy M'gann's sensing power to track Supergirl. See, it's a win-win. J'onn J'onnz: You heard the lady. Let's go.
M'gann M'orzz: I remember following this life force when I felt this tremendous force pushing at me. It was like a part of me was draining away, and then I saw I was turning into a progeny again.
Brainiac-5: The double-soul dilemma. M'gann's original soul is with the others in the Prime Phantom's lair. When she flew too close to it, the piece that is her transfused soul sensed the original and they repelled each other like magnets.
M'gann M'orzz: That's why I was turning again. I was close to having no soul in me.
Brainiac-5: Based on the rate of Prime's accelerated growth and disembodiment, he'll soon reach full maturity.
Lena Luthor: What happens after that?
Brainiac-5: He'll become unstoppable, and it will be impossible to release the life forces held in his lair.
M'gann M'orzz: That's what happened on Planet Dheron. A Phantom was released there, too.
Brainiac-5: And just like Prime, he grew with every life force he took until he became completely disembodied. A small band of brave Dheronians found the Crysalis holding the captured life forces. But its shell had hardened when the Phantom reached full maturity. Even with their most powerful weapons, they were unable to breach it. The souls were locked in forever.
Alex Danvers: [finding the Crysalis and the Phantom progeny protecting it] It's a Phantom Zone on Earth.
Dreamer: [the progeny turn to look at them] No matter what happens, don't stop.
[she uses her powers to conjure a protective barrier/tunnel for Alex to traverse; trying to fight two progeny off, she flashes to Midvale again]
Dreamer: Sentinel, do it now!
J'onn J'onnz: M'gann will use her sensing powers to find the highest concentration of life forces. That should be Prime Phantom's lair.
Brainiac-5: Hopefully, in locating the lair, you'll be able to ascertain the condition of the Crysalis. In particular, any hardening of its outer shell.
M'gann M'orzz: You ready?
Dreamer: Let's do this.
[taking M'gann's hand, she enters a dream state]
Dreamer: All right, looking for clues.
[she has another dream of Midvale]
Dreamer: [waking up and shaking it off] Come on, they're counting on you.
[finding the Crysalis and carefully touching it]
Dreamer: Still translucent.
[life-forces pass by and, seeing progeny preparing to attack, she wakes up with a gasp]
J'onn J'onnz: Are you all right?
Dreamer: It was horrible. I'm so cold.
Brainiac-5: Are you okay?
Dreamer: Midvale. I saw Midvale again.
M'gann M'orzz: So, is that where the lair is?
Dreamer: I don't think so. I'm sorry. But there's something else. The Crysalis, it's turning solid. We're running out of time.
Lena Luthor: It took some work, but it's finished. With this, we will be able to find Kara in the Phantom Zone. We'll finally be able to bring her home. Alex Danvers: Not today. Look, in less than an hour, the Crysalis will harden over, trapping all of those souls inside of it forever. Plus, more people are getting infected by Phantoms every minute. It's spreading like a plague. Now, I know how hard you worked on making a device that can track Kara. But now we need to recalibrate it so that we can find the Crysalis instead. Lena Luthor: But if we recalibrate it, we'll overwrite Kara's DNA. We'll lose our only chance to save her. Alex Danvers: We'll find another way. There's always another way. She taught us that.
Lena Luthor: How can you choose to save anyone else over your own sister? Alex Danvers: Because if I don't, countless lives will be lost. Kara would always choose saving others; that's just who she is. And how do you think she would feel if we rescued her and she found out that we let thousands, maybe hundreds of thousands of people die just so we could have her back? Supergirl relies on... on those that she loves to follow her example. So please don't make this any harder than it already is. Give me the device. Lena Luthor: Alex, I hear what you're saying, but... I have to bring Kara back. You see, it's my fault. It was my brother who sent her to the Phantom Zone, it was my experiments that empowered him. It was my war with Supergirl that started all of this. So if this is my only chance to make it right, then I have to do it. Alex Danvers: Okay, Lena, listen to me. Nobody blames you for this. Kara doesn't blame you for this. You two already forgave each other for everything that happened in the past, so it's time for you to forgive yourself. And all that really matters is that you do the right thing today. So please give me the tracking device. [using her Martian wristband to summon it] Alex Danvers: I'm sorry, but I can't take no for an answer.
Supergirl: [turning the exit mirror on and seeing the Fortress of Solitude] It's home. Nxylgsptinz: It's beautiful. Supergirl: Let's go find my father. Nxylgsptinz: Kara, we can't. It's too dangerous. Supergirl: What? No. Nxylgsptinz: Kara, honey. I know you believe the best in people. But don't you understand? Your father is beyond saving. He's been holding you back ever since you got here. Even today, you saw just how quickly he was ready to give up. Supergirl: But he pushed through that. He... he got us here. Nxylgsptinz: He also stuck you in a pod when you were just a child and sent you to a foreign planet alone. He banished you, Kara, just like my father banished me. Supergirl: I'm sorry about what your dad did to you. Truly, I am. But I'm going back for him, whether you're coming with me or not. Nxylgsptinz: I should have just slit his throat when I had the chance. I was going to. I was this close. [holding her thumb and index finger about an inch apart] Nxylgsptinz: Instead, I conjured myself up as Scar and I knocked him out instead. I let him live for you. Supergirl: You're the one who attacked him? Nxylgsptinz: Mm-hmm. Supergirl: [realizing] You wanted me to activate the exit because it wouldn't activate for you. Nxylgsptinz: Oh! Don't act so shocked. You wanted to be free of him, just like I want to be free of my father. You were just too weak to get rid of him yourself.
Alex Danvers: If only there was a way to use Prime to make a new tracking device. I mean, i-if he was part-human like the progeny.
J'onn J'onnz: I tried searching his mind, trying to convince him to look for Kara, but all I could sense was thirst and misery. He has no humanity, only instinct.
Lena Luthor: [getting an idea] Instinct. The... t-the Phantom, he-he tracks by instinct. He's a bloodhound.
Brainiac-5: If we can get our hands on more of Kara's DNA...
Lena Luthor: Then he'll track her by instinct.
Alex Danvers: It's a good idea, but the hologram crystal is broken. How are we gonna get more of Kara's DNA?
M'gann M'orzz: We can collect DNA from a Kryptonian after a solar flare.
Lena Luthor: Or kryptonite poisoning.
J'onn J'onnz: Alex, can you remember all the times Kara blew her powers out?
Alex Danvers: It's only happened a handful of times. Uh, uh... once was in a fight with Red Tornado, and then another was all the way back in high school.
Brainiac-5: Back in Midvale?
Alex Danvers: Y-Yeah.
Brainiac-5: Nia.
Nia Nal: Cassandra, this is what my dreams have been about. If we want to bring Kara home, we have to go back in time... to Midvale High. I just hope we're not too late.
J'onn J'onnz: The Prime Phantom will never hurt you, or anybody else, ever again. I'm glad you're okay. M'gann M'orzz: Me? I almost lost you today, too. J'onn J'onnz: Well, now you know how it feels.
Brainiac-5: In spite of everything we went through today, we're still back at square one. No closer to getting Supergirl back. And no matter how many donuts I eat, this hopeless feeling just won't go away.
Nia Nal: I feel it, too. I've had more dreams about Midvale.
Brainiac-5: What do you think they mean?
Nia Nal: I don't know. I'm scared, Brainy. These dream flashes of Midvale, Kara and Alex in high school, they keep happening, confusing me, and I don't know how to stop them or interpret them. I just wish my mom was here.
Brainiac-5: Look, I'm sorry you don't have your mom.
[taking her hand]
Brainiac-5: But you have me.
Nia Nal: We have each other.
J'onn J'onnz: [searching for the Phantom's lair and coming to a crossroads] Which way? Brainiac-5: [instinctively raising the Prototrap as a Phantom appears] This way looks promising.
J'onn J'onnz: [getting scratched by a Phantom's talon] Alex... RUN!
Supergirl: Hurting an innocent man doesn't make you powerful, Nyxly.
Nxylgsptinz: [chuckling] Oh, I know what makes me powerful. And the power that I have here is only a shadow of what I'll have once I get to Earth. Hmm. I was going to go straight home to the Fifth Dimension to punish everyone who didn't stand by me. But you activated the exit. In order for me to get to my home, I'll have to go through yours. And you know what? I think I'm gonna have a little fun while I'm there.
Supergirl: Over my dead body.
Nxylgsptinz: [throwing Kara into a computer panel] You know, this is fun. But it gets old after a while. Supergirl: [hearing the announcement of the self-destruct's activation] The impact must have activated the self-destruct. We have to get out of here. Nxylgsptinz: The only way I'm leaving here is through that exit. Supergirl: [picking up a spiked club] I can't let you do that. Nxylgsptinz: [laughing] Go ahead. Take your best shot. You and I both know that can't hurt me. Supergirl: [glancing at the self-destruct sequence and then the exit] I know. [she smashes the mirror]
Brainiac-5: Based on what Dreamer just witnessed, I've calculated that the Crysalis will become impenetrable, trapping the life forces in one hour's time. J'onn J'onnz: Our only hope now is to find that Crysalis before that happens. If we release all of the life forces back to their rightful owners, we'll cure everyone at once and disempower the Prime Phantom. Dreamer: Well, we can't do that until we find the Crysalis. M'gann M'orzz: I can lead us to it. J'onn J'onnz: No. No, M'gann. If you get too close, you'll transform. I'm not gonna lose you again. M'gann M'orzz: We have no other choice. Alex Danvers: Actually, we do.
S6.E5 ∙ Prom Night! Brainiac-5: There's nothing women like more than physics well applied. That and a modicum of emotional vulnerability.
Kenny Li: Why are you dressed like that?
Brainiac-5: Uh, well...
Nia Nal: Well... um...
Brainiac-5: When visiting another planet, we like to dress formally to...
Nia Nal: To show respect.
Brainiac-5: To show respect.
Nia Nal: But we will be changing...
Brainiac-5: We'll be changing.
Nia Nal: ...right after we fix our ship.
Young Alex: Your ship's broken?
Brainiac-5: [simultaneously] No.
Nia Nal: Yes.
Brainiac-5: [sharing an awkward laugh] Can I just have a minute with, uh, my...
Nia Nal: Just one.
Brainiac-5: ...my fellow Psyconian? Just...
Nia Nal: [moving a few feet away] Stay frosty.
Nia Nal: Alex was right. It's freezing. That means that climate change wasn't real then.
Brainiac-5: Our time relay box is broken!
Nia Nal: What?
Brainiac-5: It'll take days to fix!
Nia Nal: Well, then we're in luck. We're a day early.
Brainiac-5: [seeing a promotional banner] Masquerade-themed prom? Our disguises are useless.
Nia Nal: Brainy, it's okay.
Brainiac-5: No! We have to fix a component, replace its missing dysprosium, and on top of that, locate new costumes.
Nia Nal: Brainy, you can do everything you're talking about. We have 24 hours. All we have to worry about is not being seen.
Young Kara: [approaching with Alex and Kenny] Oh, my gosh. Did you guys just come out of that spaceship?
Brainiac-5: Kara?
Nia Nal: [swatting him to be quiet] Wassup?
Kenny Li: I've never met another alien that wasn't Kara. Do you always dress this formally?
Brainiac-5: Customarily, it's what we...
Mrs. Li: [knocking on the door and coming in] Kenny?
Kenny Li: Mom. Look, I can explain.
Mrs. Li: [behind him, Brainy has vanished] Explain? Explain why you ran in so fast, I have to bring your dinner to you?
Kenny Li: Right, um... I-I was at a study session with Kara, but you didn't have to bring me dinner.
Mrs. Li: It's no trouble. Plus, I need to take a break from doing the store books.
Kenny Li: Don't worry about the books. I'll, uh... I'll get 'em done later tonight, as soon as I finish my homework. Thanks, mom.
[as she leaves, he closes the door, behind which Brainy hides]
Kenny Li: Oh!
Brainiac-5: No.
Kenny Li: My...
Brainiac-5: Now, time is of the essence.
[patting his shoulder]
Brainiac-5: Totes. I'll be out of your hair as soon as I locate your computer.
Kenny Li: Bro, it's right here.
Brainiac-5: [seeing his desktop] This is your best computer? You... it's... Sprock. I'll make it work.
Brainiac-5: Alex and Nia were right. Behold, the May 25, 2009 Midvale Weekly. Alex Danvers: Huh. Brainiac-5: The week of Midvale High's prom. Nia Nal: The same night as the Aquarid meteor shower. J'onn J'onnz: This is where we need to go to save Supergirl? Alex Danvers: Yeah, I was back from Stanford on vacation. I just dropped Kara off at the school assembly hall for prom, and, uh, with a jacket. It was oddly cold that night, and that's when the shower hit, and then this giant meteor just came bearing down and Kara flew up and punched it out of the sky. Nia Nal: But the meteor had kryptonite. Alex Danvers: The impact was enough to destroy the meteor, but Kara got pretty hurt. She fell through the roof of the gym. J'onn J'onnz: No one saw her? Alex Danvers: It was under construction, and when I found her, her hand was all cut up. It was the first time I ever saw her bleed.
Brainiac-5: Alex called about a runaway truck?
Young Kara: It was gonna hit a bus.
Brainiac-5: Ah, I see.
Nia Nal: There was also a blast that came from overhead. I think someone's using a cloaking device. I'll see what I can dream while you both scan the sky.
[in her dream, she sees a pink cougar jump out of its cage, and she wakes with a start]
Brainiac-5: Brenda, I found something. There. There, I've got a lock.
Mitch: The Coluan scanner has us! Sir, we need to retreat!
Naxim Tork: [snarling, he closes the hatch] Damn it, Mitch!
Brainiac-5: They're gone.
Young Alex: [pulling up] Guys, time to go. That reporter's right behind me.
CJ Grant: [pulling up just as they leave and seeing the bus depart, too] Luckiest town, my ass.
Mitch: Professor Tork, I found another Kryptonian like you asked. It's on the same planet, but...
Naxim Tork: But?
Mitch: Do we really wanna go after it? I mean, that male in Metropolis was... a lot.
Naxim Tork: My zoo needs a new attraction, Mitch, or we'll go out of business. And if two Kryptonians on the same planet isn't a sign that I should take one... then I don't know what is.
Young Kara: Y-You spoke English? He said my name. Are people from your planet psychic?
Nia Nal: Yes.
Brainiac-5: Y-Yeah, exactly.
Nia Nal: Yes, we are.
Brainiac-5: We're...
Nia Nal, Brainiac-5: Psychic aliens.
Brainiac-5: Mm-hmm.
Nia Nal: From planet Psychon.
Nia Nal: You're not looking too chillaxed, Brainy.
Brainiac-5: [distracted] Hmm?
Nia Nal: You're stress eating again.
Brainiac-5: [putting his bag of chips down] I'm not... I'm not... I'm not stress-eating. I just... I never had breakfast.
Nia Nal: So you're not worried at all that the last time you time traveled, you missed the mark by 15,000 years?
Brainiac-5: It was 12,000 years.
[Nia raises her eyebrows]
Brainiac-5: All right, fine. Okay, yes, the... maybe the memory of my misstep has compounded my stress, leading to caloric consumption. But I don't know what else to do.
Nia Nal: Well, you're with me, and... we're only going back a few years. Nothing bad's gonna happen.
Brainiac-5: For Supergirl's sake, it can't. Come on.
[heading to the conn]
Brainiac-5: Oh, Sprock, I almost forgot. The most important element of our disguise.
[taking out two pairs of glasses like Clark's]
Brainiac-5: The ultimate optical illusion.
CJ Grant: [to a coffeehouse barista] Tell me you can make a non-fat double latte. For a place calling itself "the luckiest town in America," it is proving quite unlucky when it comes to caffeine. I drove three hours from Metropolis to do a story on this rube-filled wasteland. I need coffee, stat. Tick-tock.
Nia Nal: In 2009, I was 12. Is this really what people wore to prom?
Brainiac-5: Yes. Ergo, it is the perfect disguise to allow us to chillax on our mission. "Chillax" being a key 2009 phrase, along with "flossy", "totes", and of course, the immortal "Wassup!".
Nia Nal: Oh, I forgot about "Wassup." My sister and I said it so much that our mom made us write essays on the etymology of the phrase to prove how ridiculous it was.
Brainiac-5: All right, next, I need to find access to a 3-D printer.
Kenny Li: A 3-D printer?
Brainiac-5: Yeah, it's just basic. Nothing fancy.
Kenny Li: Brandon, I don't know what you have on Psychon, but 3-D printers aren't basic here. Some aerospace companies might have them under...
Brainiac-5: [remembering where he is] This is 2009.
Kenny Li: Well, yeah. Still, can't you use your ring to, you know, Dumbledore something up?
Brainiac-5: No. What? No! It's physically impossible to create something out of nothing, Kenny.
[he takes a bag of chips out and starts to stress-eat]
Kenny Li: Uh... what if I can get you a something? The building blocks of 3-D printing are an inkjet engine and ABS plastic. Right?
Brainiac-5: That's correct.
Kenny Li: We have all that stuff at our school STEM lab. Plus, on Friday, no one's really there. Oh, we could sneak onto campus early, and then we'd have the run of the whole place.
Brainiac-5: That could work. Well planned.
Kenny Li: Uh, glad I could help.
Brainiac-5: [indicating the dinner Kenny's mother made] So, will you be eating all of this?
Kenny Li: Uh...
Brainiac-5: [taking it] Thank you.
Young Kara: [to Nia, after hiding the Legion cruiser] You... you can stay with us. Kenny Li: If-if she stays with you guys, he stays with me. Young Kara: Okay! Okay, let's go. Nia Nal: Uh... Young Kara: [gesturing for her and Brainy to follow them] Come on. Kenny Li: [returning Brainy's backpack] Here you go, bro. Brainiac-5: Thank you. Nia Nal: [stopping at Brainy's side] Okay. Um, it's gonna be okay. It's gonna be okay. Just, um... chillax.
Young Kara: So, Alex, you still haven't explained why you put off going to Europe.
Young Alex: And you still haven't told Kenny about National City University.
Young Kara: I haven't decided.
Young Alex: Kara, you just got accepted to the college of your dreams. I know Midvale College is solid, but...
Young Kara: And it's also where Kenny and I have been planning to go since last year. I just... I just need to find the right time to tell him.
Young Alex: So, you have decided and haven't told him or you haven't decided and...
Young Kara: I don't know! I haven't decided what I've decided.
Young Kara: You said that you and Brandon were fleeing a dying planet. Uh, does that mean your family, are they... Nia Nal: Um... my father was able to escape, but my sister and I don't really talk, and, um... my mother passed away before we had to flee. Young Kara: I'm sorry. I lost my mom, too. But... [showing Nia her necklace] Young Kara: ... this was hers. It's from Krypton. I still remember what it was like there. I still remember her. I love my Earth family, but it's not the same as being with people who really understand you. Nia Nal: I know what you mean. My powers are passed down from mother to daughter, but my mom died before she could teach me how to use them. I've been doing my best without her guidance, but... I'm struggling. Young Kara: You won't always feel that way. It gets better. Nia Nal: Sometimes, I think that if I could just call her and hear her voice, I might be able to find the confidence to keep going.
Young Kara: So, what can your powers do? I mean, beyond letting you be psychic and move the earth? Nia Nal: I can conjure these bubbles that are just about as strong as anything. Young Kara: [she demonstrates] Cool. I can do this. [as she floats into the air, Nia enlarges the bubble so it envelops her] Young Alex: [entering] What are you doing? Young Kara: [falling onto the bed as the bubble "pops"] Uh... sh... showing each other what we can do. Young Alex: Well, neither of you are doing that tomorrow. Kenny just texted. He and Brandon are gonna be working on fixing that box thing, so while he's doing that, we're using mom's ID to slip into the college, where we can get as much dysprosium as we can. Then we part ways. Nia Nal: I understand. You're all taking a big risk helping us. I promise we'll be gone as soon as we can. Young Alex: Thank you. Get some sleep. Young Kara: [getting into bed as Alex leaves] Alex can be a control freak, but you get used to it. Nia Nal: I'm sure I will.
Young Kara: My name is Kara Zor-El. This is Kenny and this is Alex.
Nia Nal: Uh, this is... Brandon... and I'm Brenda. We are Brandon and Brenda.
Brainiac-5: Yep.
Young Kara: I am an alien, like you, from the planet Krypton, and I came to Earth after my planet was destroyed. I... I want to help you.
Brainiac-5: Thank you.
Nia Nal: That's great.
Brainiac-5: But...
Nia Nal: Um... you see, we were also fleeing a dying planet like you...
Brainiac-5: Mm-hmm.
Nia Nal: ...and we were knocked off-course. We only have one day to catch up with our fellow travelers. So that leaves us with much to do and very little time to do it.
Young Kara: Just tell us what you need.
J'onn J'onnz: How specifically do we get to this place in time?
Brainiac-5: Well, based on my survey of satellite imagery from 2009 and the trajectory of the meteor, I was able to predict Kara's point of contact. After running those figures through 3-D modeling, I produced a rendering of the debris field, and by overlaying that with geologic radiation emissions of that same night, plus Kara's own biological markers, I was able to pinpoint the exact location of Kara's DNA.
[Alex stares blankly]
Brainiac-5: The high school's baseball diamond center field. Nia and I depart after I gather my things.
Nia Nal: Alex, what's this business about "the luckiest town in America"?
Alex Danvers: When I left for college, Kara and her boyfriend Kenny appointed themselves the town's Scooby-Duo. They were saving cats from trees and kids from wells, that sort of thing, and the, uh, town got quite the reputation.
J'onn J'onnz: I thought Kenny Li was killed when you were in high school. The sheriff was running a drug ring, and he got caught up.
Alex Danvers: No, that's one of those old world/new world differences. In this world, Kenny never got killed.
J'onn J'onnz: That suggests there could be other differences. Maybe I should come with you.
Brainiac-5: Absolutely not! As anyone who's ever seen "Back to the Future" knows, in 2009, you or you
[pointing to J'onn and Alex]
Brainiac-5: could both run into your past selves and thereby disrupt the continuum of space-time. The only people who can go on this mission are Nia and myself.
Alex Danvers: Okay, fine. But you're going to my past. Don't. Mess. It up.
Brainiac-5: [a vending machine snack gets stuck] Every time I try to use one of these things...
[shaking the machine]
Brainiac-5: Come on. Come on! COME ON!
Glee Club Teacher: That is perfect! You are the tenor our Glee Club needs. Ooh! Come with me, now. Unless there is another class that I can escort you to?
Brainiac-5: [unable to think of an out] Sprock.
CJ Grant: [mistaking Alex for her mother] Excuse me, Professor Danvers. CJ Grant, Daily Planet. I'm looking into some of the events that have inspired this place to be named "the luckiest town in America." Apparently, six months ago, one of these phenomenons happened here.
Young Alex: [feigning ignorance] Oh?
CJ Grant: Yes, nearby construction caused this column to dislodge and nearly crash onto a group of students. But before it could, the column seemingly flew back into place, saving everyone.
Young Alex: [stealing a glance at Kara and Nia] Wow. Wow. Wow, that is amazing.
CJ Grant: Mm-hmm. Well, that's the legend. What I want is the truth. As a professor, Dr. Danvers, you must have heard something. Your students can chime in, too.
Young Alex: Oh. Oh, actually, um, my students have just a big, big project to get to.
Young Kara: [taking Eliza's ID] Oh, right.
[she leaves with Nia]
Young Alex: Still, still, I can say a few words. Uh, I believe that we need to look at the facts, and the facts here suggest that nothing in Midvale is worth finding. Absolutely nothing.
Brainiac-5: If we don't find this Naxim Tork, we will have torn the fabric of space and time, which could rewrite the victors of wars, create anomalies where none existed, erase entire existences!
Nia Nal: Alex hasn't been able to get ahold of Kara. This is all my fault. If I had just been able to interpret my dream, we would have been able to catch this guy. I should have just kept trying my mom.
Brainiac-5: Kept trying who?
Nia Nal: [realizing what she said] My mom. I called her.
Brainiac-5: Nia... how could you? Why...
Nia Nal: Because I can't interpret my dreams and I need help. I didn't talk to her. I just... I just needed to hear her voice and feel close to her. So I listened to her voicemail and that's it.
Brainiac-5: [beginning to pace] Around the rugged rock, the ragged rascal ran. Around the rugged rock, the ragged rascal ran.
Nia Nal: Brainy?
Brainiac-5: Around the rugged...
[falling to the ground and doing push-ups]
Brainiac-5: Around the rugged rock, the ragged rascal ran.
Nia Nal: Brainy, what are you doing?
Brainiac-5: I'm coping. High school, Nia, with its many species and subcultures, each with its own tactics of stress mitigation. Now, I thought that given the extreme circumstances, that employing all the coping mechanisms I learned today would help. But disappointingly, they remain... ineffective! I'm sorry, you, uh... you... you partook in-in-in some, uh, high-school experience, yes? Yeah? Hmm? What-what-what subculture did you adhere to?
Nia Nal: I don't know. I mostly tried to keep to myself.
Brainiac-5: Please, just... ju... how did... how did you cope?
Nia Nal: I would sing my favorite song. It's corny, but it made me feel like I could do anything.
Brainiac-5: Please show me.
Nia Nal: [singing] Tumble out of bed/And I stumble to the kitchen/Pour myself a cup of ambition/And yawn and stretch/And try to come to life/Jump in the shower and the blood stars pumping/Out on the street, the traffic starts jumping/With folks like me on the job/From nine to five/Working nine to five/What a way to make a living/Barely getting by/It's all taking and no giving/They just use your mind/And they never give you credit/It's enough...
[getting an alert that Tork has been located]
Nia Nal: Naxim's ship. You okay?
Brainiac-5: [nodding] Let's go.
Mitch: Ship's altitude moving to 500 feet. Species confirmed. We have a Kryptonian and a Naltorian.
Naxim Tork: Excellent.
[opening a hatch]
Naxim Tork: Stay the course! Gun blast in five, four...
Nia Nal: [managing to stop the big rig and seeing the blast hit the street] What the hell was that?
Naxim Tork: You didn't stay the course! Circle around!
Mitch: [getting an alert] Oh, no! We have another problem. A Coluan has flown in!
CJ Grant: [on the phone] No, Perry, I don't have anything to send yet, because I've been here less than 24 hours. Yes, I am aware this is outside the purview of my gossip column, but as discussed, I want to do real news. Look, based on my research, I believe there is some superbeing behind the so-called miracles in this town. I'm going to find this being, name them, and then do a story on them that will blow Lois Lane into the classified section. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have an interview...
[hanging up]
CJ Grant: ... as soon as I find someone to talk to.
Young Kara: So... the reporter didn't say anything about me specifically?
Young Alex: No, but she gave me a feeling like she believed me, but if we make a misstep, she's gonna pounce faster than a speeding...
Nia Nal: [a big rig blows by them with no warning] That guy almost killed us!
Young Alex: Yeah, and his truck is full of gas. Who drives like that?
Nia Nal: [astral-projecting into the cab] No one. In that truck, no one's at the wheel.
Brainiac-5: I think I have a lead on our attacker.
Nia Nal: Is that the DEO database?
Brainiac-5: Future database, technically. My Legion scanner detected a rare Bismolian energy signature directly above that fuel truck. And given the hostile nature of the gambit, I deduced that these alien species likely had a run-in with the DEO at some point.
Nia Nal: Accessing past information about our present situation using future technology. Fun.
Brainiac-5: Two aliens manned Bismolian ships during this time. One, an herbalist named Saphrex Col from Lasma. Peaceful race, vegetarians. The other, a Naxim Tork. Home planet unknown, runs a cosmic menagerie.
Nia Nal: Like a zoo? Full of alien creatures, possibly even oddly colored. That's what the cougar in my dreams is about. Naxim Tork. That's our guy. And look, it says the DEO captured him in Uruguay three days from now. That's why we lose track of him. He takes off to South America.
Brainiac-5: [the file's "captured" tag suddenly changes to "wanted"] What?
Nia Nal: Brainy, what just happened?
Brainiac-5: No, no, no, no, no.
Nia Nal: Brainy, what just happened?
Brainiac-5: Our actions in this past, they... they just changed the space/time continuum.
Young Alex: We'll never catch up to that truck.
Young Kara: I've got it.
Young Alex: Kara, no!
[Kara flies over to the big rig and gets in the cab]
CJ Grant: [on the side of the road] Where am I? There's got to be some story in this backwater.
[the big rig zooms past, blowing her map and coffee cup off her car hood]
CJ Grant: [taking pictures with her phone and catching the tail end of Nia's powers] That is not normal.
Young Kara: [accidentally stomping the brake pedal through the floor] Oh, the... the brakes don't work.
Nia Nal: [trying to shift gears] Gear shift, either.
Young Kara: [spotting danger ahead] There's a bus straight ahead. We have to stop this now!
Nia Nal: [looking in the side mirror and getting an idea] The wheels. Use your freeze breath on the back axle.
Isabel Nal: [outgoing voicemail message] Hi. You've reached Isabel Nal.
Nia Nal: Mom?
Isabel Nal: I'm so sorry I missed your call. Knowing me, I'm either in the garden or the studio, so don't take it personally, but please leave a message and I'll be sure to get back to you. Have a great day.
Kenny Li: [finding Brainy at baseball practice] Where have you been? I have been searching for you. I thought we were keeping a low profile. Brainiac-5: Key events sidelined that goal. I left our STEM lab in search of sustenance and immediately got conscripted by a Glee Club Spartan chief. Needing to preserve my student cover, I agreed. But that led me to getting recruited by your math league, drama guild, and... Coach Kripkey, who is desperately in need of someone who can switch-hit. Kenny Li: Wow, that is a lot of exposure. Brainiac-5: Yes, and given my status, a risky venture, but necessary in order to avoid unwanted attention, or worse, A.M. detention with Mrs. Gormley. But still, I have to say, it has been a revelation. Are you familiar with the emotion of stress? Kenny Li: I'm... I'm kind of feeling it right now. Brainiac-5: Well, I have been struggling with the emotion, and yet I have been under the impression that my only options were to stress eat or not to stress eat. But now, thanks to your school, I see a cornucopia of approaches. Math leaguers factor, drama clubbers soliloquize, and baseballers hit. Kenny Li: Dude, that is fantastic. But now that you've seen all that, do you, uh... do you maybe want to get out of here? Because if Alex finds out, she's going to flip. Brainiac-5: True. Okay. But how do I exfiltrate? I am a vassal of Coach Kripkey. Kenny Li: You just say you're not feeling well and you got to go to the nurse. Brainiac-5: Oh. Okay, yes. Another method of coping chicanery. Yes, I love it. Okay. Okay, I will do it... Kenny Li: Good. Brainiac-5: ...after one more line drive.
Young Alex: I'm sorry, we're telling mom. Young Kara: Alex, wait, please. You can't tell Eliza. I can fix this. I swear. Young Alex: Fix this? In less than 24 hours, we have had two alien encounters, one of which was the impetus for a break-in at our mother's place of work, which, if we get found out, will likely be her ex-place of work. Oh, oh, and let's not forget about the reporter who is determined to expose the luckiest town in America as home of the newest alien superhero. So, tell me, Kara, how will you fix this? Young Kara: Well, who reads the newspaper anymore? Young Alex: [unamused] This is too much for us to handle on our own. We need help and weapons. Lots of them. Young Kara: Alex, please! Young Alex: We need to tell mom. Maybe she can get ahold of someone at the DEO. Young Kara: Okay. Okay. You've been at college for two years, and-and now you have all the answers? Young Alex: No, I've seen what the real world is like. And it's not risking the truth of your identity to stop runaway trucks. It's about being responsible. It's about making sacrifices to ensure the best future for yourself and those you care about. Young Kara: You... you're saying you've had to sacrifice for me? Young Alex: We all have. Mom sacrificed her career for you. Dad sacrificed his life. You wanna know why I skipped out on going to Europe this year? The one thing I wanted, just for me, gone because mom was worried about you. And as always, here I am. Your powers... they don't give you carte blanche. Maybe if you had more life experience, you'd be able to see that. Young Kara: I've seen more solar systems than you have dates. So don't even. Young Alex: If you're so mature, then why haven't you told Kenny about college with him next year? [hurt, Kara turns to leave] Young Alex: Where are you going? Young Kara: To show you how mature I really am.
Kenny Li: Do you know what this is?
Young Kara: [seeing a log with their initials and a date carved into it] It's the log where we had our first kiss.
Kenny Li: It's where you changed my life, Kara.
[indicating the decorated barn]
Kenny Li: This? This is our future. Our fortress.
Nia Nal: Is it go time?
Young Alex: [showing Eliza's ID badge] You and I just need to be back before my mom heads out for work.
Young Kara: That's old man Watson's barn. What are we doing?
Kenny Li: You'll see. Come on.
[leading her inside]
Kenny Li: I was gonna wait until after graduation to give you this, but... I know you've been stressed, and, uh, I thought you could use a pick-me-up. Welcome to our new hero-ing base.
Kenny Li: When I'm with Kara, I feel like... like I could do anything. Brainiac-5: Well... it appears your positivity is catchy. Kenny Li: [he starts the printer] Nice! [checking his watch] Kenny Li: Oh, uh... well, I gotta get to my, um... Brainiac-5: Ah, not to fear. I shall stay here for the remaining minutes to complete fabrication. Kenny Li: I don't know, man. With that print rate, your fab looks like it's gonna take remaining hours. But, um... don't worry. I'll be back before lunch. Just don't open the door. Or anything like that.
Kenny Li: No one should bother you so long as you keep the lights off. Brainiac-5: Not to worry. I once assembled something similar on the planet Neuron, which orbits a black hole, so talk about, uh... talk about dark. This shouldn't be a problem. Kenny Li: That must be so cool, having adventures like that. Brainiac-5: It's so cool, man. Kenny Li: That's... that's what I want to do, actually. I mean, not, like, be in space all the time, but to go around with Kara, helping people. She and I are staying local for college to... to get better at it. In fact, I, uh... I just made us a base. Brainiac-5: Base? Kenny Li: Here on Earth, we have this alien hero named Superman. He lives in this secret bunker. Brainiac-5: [feigning ignorance] Oh. Sounds ingenious. Kenny Li: Yeah, Kara kinda looks up to him. Brainiac-5: I see. So, uh, you built yourself a bunker-in-training. Kenny Li: I'm gonna show it to her after graduation. I really, really hope she likes it.
Mitch: [remotely controlling a driverless big rig] Hey, maybe you should slow down the truck, boss.
Naxim Tork: This is how you get a Kryptonian to reveal themselves. Simply set the stage for disaster, and they can't help but try and stop it.
CJ Grant: [sipping a martini] Mm. This is palatable.
Bartender: I feel like that might be a compliment, coming from you.
CJ Grant: [eyeing him] Mm.
Bartender: You're a photographer?
CJ Grant: No. But I do love a dark room. I'm a journalist, actually. Here on a big story. You may know my work from the Daily Planet. I'm...
Bartender: Lois Lane.
CJ Grant: [downing her drink, irked] Thirsty.
Kenny Li: Alex is still upset about the super-ing, isn't she? I feel responsible.
Young Kara: No. No, don't. I love doing that with you. I don't ever want that to change. You know that, right?
[he nods]
Young Kara: Alex thinks she's looking out for me, for my future, but... really, she's just trying to control it, and-and she doesn't need to control it because I know exactly what I'm doing... what I need to do.
Brainiac-5: [talking privately after inadvertently bumping into the teenage Kara and Alex] So, these are the exact people we are not supposed to be dealing with.
Nia Nal: Yeah, um, but now we are dealing with them, so we have to figure out how to manage the situation.
Brainiac-5: Okay. So, the only management we need is to
[raising his voice a little]
Brainiac-5: get them out of here.
Young Alex: We need to get out of here.
Young Kara: What... what are you talking about? We have to help them.
Young Alex: You just promised you'd stop drawing attention to yourself.
Young Kara: If their ship is broken, the least we can do is help fix it.
Young Alex: Even if it means endangering everyone around you?
Kenny Li: To be fair, they don't seem hostile. I mean, look at how they're dressed.
Young Alex: [reading an article in the local paper] "With its small-town charm and nearly non-existent crime, Midvale is quickly becoming a top place to live in the country." Wow. Where was this town when I lived here full-time?
Young Kara: Probably waiting for you to leave.
Kenny Li: [snickering] Ooh. Burn!
[high-fiving]
Kenny Li: Midvale College, 1, Stanford, 0.
Brainiac-5: We need to conceal the evidence of our arrival, fix numerous parts, and lastly, locate a rare Earth element called dysprosium.
Kenny Li: Dysprosium? That's one of those rare Earth elements that your mom is studying at work.
Young Alex: There may be a dysprosium geode in the college's Rare Earth exhibit.
Young Kara: She's saying she can get it, so...
[hearing sirens approach with her superhuman hearing]
Young Kara: Wait.
Kenny Li: Police?
Young Kara: Heading this way, fast. You... you can't be found here.
Brainiac-5: We need to hide the ship.
Kenny Li: Oh, uh... we could do "Groundhog Day".
Young Alex: You have go-to plays?
Kenny Li: Chocolate shake. Here you go.
Young Kara: [having heard the Legion cruiser malfunctioning] Uh, thanks, but I just realized we're late for study group.
Kenny Li: Study group?
[seeing her look and getting her point]
Kenny Li: Study group. Right. Right.
Young Alex: You guys never do study...
[realizing]
Young Alex: Wait. Are you sneaking out to save something?
Young Kara: No.
Kenny Li: [scoffing] What?
Young Alex: You promised me you'd stop super-ing when I left. Now you are fidgeting like you do when you lie.
Young Kara: Right. Fine. We may have been helping the local authorities now and then, but no one knows that it's us.
Young Alex: "Luckiest town in America"? Kara, you're the luck. At least until you get caught and you put mom and the rest of us in danger.
Young Kara: We'll stop... after we check out whatever just crashed at the baseball field.
Young Alex: No. No way.
Young Kara: I can fly there without anybody seeing me. Trust me.
Young Alex: You are not flying anywhere. I'm driving you.
S6.E6 ∙ Prom Again! Brainiac-5: In almost every scenario I can devise, we have a success rate of nearly 20%. Nia Nal: That's a failure rate of 80%. Brainiac-5: Oh, yes, it's terrible.
Nia Nal: Brainy, where's the debris? Where's the rock with Kara's blood?
Brainiac-5: [spotting her falling from the sky] Kara.
Nia Nal: This wasn't supposed to happen this way.
Brainiac-5: You're still worried, aren't you? About your dream? Nia Nal: What if it's trying to warn me about something really important, something life-threatening, and that's why it keeps coming back? How can I be a hero if I don't even understand how to use my own powers? While we're in this time, I just wish I could... Brainiac-5: But you know you can't. Call your mom. [a console beeps] Brainiac-5: The meteor just entered the Earth's atmosphere right on time. Nia Nal: Let's finish this.
Naxim Tork: This is Naxim Tork with a message for all non-humans. I have the Kryptonian's mascot in my possession. If the Kryptonian does not surrender themself to the attached digital coordinates in ten Earth minutes, the human dies.
Young Alex: What was that?
Young Kara: Those coordinates... I-I can get there in 30 seconds and turn myself over to Naxim.
Young Alex: What? No. No, you're too weak. We need to get that green stuff out of your hand.
Brainiac-5: I agree. Plus, outing yourself now would be catastrophic. Leave Kenny's rescue to us.
Young Kara: Kenny sacrificed himself for me. I have to do this. And... you can't stop me.
Nia Nal: Actually, we can.
[she uses her powers to knock Kara unconscious]
Young Alex: [catching her as she falls] Kara!
Nia Nal: She'll be okay in a little bit. I'm sorry.
Brainiac-5: [they leave, securing the door behind them] We had no other choice.
Brainiac-5: My apologies for the subpar attire. It's the best I could do on short notice. Nia Nal: I... I don't know. Do you think it's a little... Brainiac-5: [momentarily dumbstruck] It's... stunning. You... you're stunning. Nia Nal: Thanks. Brainiac-5: I believe it's, uh... it's customary for couples attending prom to share a dance, no? [taking her hand] Brainiac-5: Should I spin you? I'm spinning you. [they start dancing] Brainiac-5: You know, I never thanked you before... for sharing your calming technique with me. The "9 to 5" was quite effective. Nia Nal: Happy to help.
Young Kara: I don't know how to thank you, Brenda. Even if it was just for a little while, it was nice to not feel like the only alien in town. Nia Nal: I promise you won't always feel that way. Young Kara: Part of me wishes I could go with you and Brandon. Supering in space has a nice ring. Nia Nal: [chuckling] Yeah. Young Kara: [looking down at Kenny] Then again, Midvale has its perks. I just hope one day I could grow up to be as cool of a hero as you. Nia Nal: Something tells me you'll be super.
CJ Grant: I know I can find the right buttons to press. My ex-husband can attest to that.
Naxim Tork: Hello, Kryptonian! I know you're here... somewhere.
Nia Nal: Naxim.
[realizing]
Nia Nal: My dream! They broke out of their cage.
Naxim Tork: And I know you can hear me. Reveal yourself now! Surrender at once, or all life-forms in these structures will die!
Kenny Li: Wait! Wait, it's me. I'm, uh... I'm the Kryptonian.
Young Kara: [he's teleported away] No!
Young Kara: I know you are unhappy about Kenny and I supering. And I know you're especially not thrilled about the whole intergalactic zookeeper fight-y thing. But...
Young Alex: You were amazing today. How you handled those bad guys. How you handled yourself. You should be proud, Kara. I am. I'm sorry if I've been overprotective lately. When dad put me in charge of your safety, that job consumed me. But then I went away to college and-and I realized that I could be more than just Kara's older sister. But then I came home and I saw you and Kenny supering, and I was worried you were gonna mess things up. That I was gonna have to put my life on hold to help sort yours. But I was wrong. You can handle anything that comes your way. And I should have never forced you to talk to Kenny about NCU when you weren't ready. I am so sorry.
Young Kara: No, I'm... I'm glad you did. You pushed me to finally figure out what I want to do with my life, to make a choice. And I did. I just... hope it's the right one.
Young Alex: It is. Because you made it.
Young Kara: [after Kenny is abducted] This is all my fault. We have to get Kenny.
Brainiac-5: I'll have Naxim's whereabouts soon. The Bismolian energy from that ship is trackable for half a light-year.
Young Alex: But first, we need to get you somewhere to recover. Whatever was in that meteor packed a punch.
Young Kara: [infected with kryptonite for the first time] What's happening to me?
Brainiac-5: Kenny Li. I thank you for your service, and for the exposure to the high school statusphere. It was truly enlightening.
Kenny Li: At least I was helpful then. You guys did all the heavy lifting here. I don't think I could keep having crazy adventures like that all the time.
Brainiac-5: It's not about how intense your adventures are. It's about who you have them with.
Kenny Li: [looking up at Kara] Yeah, I completely agree.
Young Kara: Hey, stargazer. You make a wish? Kenny Li: Don't need to. Mine already came true.
Naxim Tork: Thank you for releasing us, human. CJ Grant: Happy to help, extraterrestrial. Now you can help me in return. I am a reporter for the Daily Planet. Care to make a statement?
Nia Nal: [captured by Tork] Power dampeners. What do we do? Brainiac-5: Thinking. Naxim Tork: I came for a Kryptonian, but a Naltorian... and a Coluan... well, I'd say it adds a nice kitsch factor to our menagerie. [firing his weapon] Naxim Tork: Take this. Nia Nal: There's gotta be some way out of this. Young Kara: [hearing them with her powers] Brandon and Brenda are in trouble. Kenny Li: Go. I'm right behind you.
Young Kara: [trying to figure out how to wear both her glasses and a masquerade mask] What do I do about this?
[taking her glasses off]
Young Kara: Or I could, like, take these off.
Young Alex: My advice? You have to wear a mask every day. Take the night off. Have a blast.
Young Kara: [Alex unbuckles her seat belt] What are you doing?
Young Alex: [picking up her camera and glancing at the meteor shower in the sky] I... am gonna enjoy the show.
Naxim Tork: The Kryptonian from Metropolis had much broader shoulders. You must be the runt of the litter.
[seated in a painful-looking machine, Kenny braces himself for the forthcoming agony, but the sharp prongs simply ding like a microwave]
Mitch: He's not Kryptonian, sir. According to the species scanner, he's human.
Naxim Tork: What? No one wants to see a human.
Mitch: It is strange. We demanded a Kryptonian. Why would anyone not Kryptonian choose to be captured?
Naxim Tork: [realizing] Because he didn't want someone else to be caught. You think you're helping your friend, but instead... you've become our bait.
Young Alex: [finding the unconscious Kara] Kara, wake up! Wake up. Kara!
Young Kara: [regaining consciousness] You don't have to scream. What's happening to me?
Brainiac-5: Must have been something in that meteorite.
Young Kara: Brandon? Brenda? Wh... what are you doing here?
Nia Nal: Uh, the meteor shower delayed our flight plans.
Young Alex: I know I've been a bit of a grouch with you guys, but... thanks for all your help with the space psychos. Nia Nal: It was a team effort. Brainiac-5: Naxim and his comrade are secured inside one of their cages. I've re-cloaked their ship and alerted the proper intergalactic authorities. Midvale won't be plagued by these two anymore. Kenny Li: Space cops are a thing? Brainiac-5: Indeed. Accordingly, we should be on our way.
Nia Nal: So, what are we really gonna do with the bad guys? Brainiac-5: I set the ship's course to Uruguay. That's where Naxim was found in the original timeline. In three days, his ship will de-cloak, and an encrypted message will be sent to the DEO, allowing us to fully realign space-time. Nia Nal: Easy-peasy. [falling into a dream state and seeing the pink cougar's empty cage] Nia Nal: What is that? Brainiac-5: [she wakes up with a gasp] Another dream? Nia Nal: I saw the cage like before. And I could hear the cougar nearby, but... we've already captured Naxim and Mitch, so why would the cage be empty? Why would I be dreaming of them at all? Brainiac-5: Perhaps it's a dream echo, triggered by the ship's Bismolian energy. Nia Nal: Maybe. Brainiac-5: Well, the kryptonite meteor should be entering the Earth's atmosphere any moment now. As soon as we get the debris with Kara's blood on it, our mission here is finished.
Nia Nal: You stowed away?
Young Kara: I-I heard you say you were going back in time to fix things, so I just... I followed my instincts and... okay, wait. It was awful. Under those police-issued flashlights, with the reporter asking me questions, and-and... and the cops coming in. In that moment, I saw my future, and I'm only 17. I don't know anything. I... I don't have a driving permit. Eliza's only let me do the laundry once, and I'm-I'm not even sure I know how to make rice. I don't know what I want my future to look like, but that wasn't it. So, please, let me help you find the reporter and change things back.
Nia Nal: Brandon, you know she's right.
Brainiac-5: What?
Nia Nal: That future wasn't hers.
Brainiac-5: [leading her away to talk privately] Uh, no. No, no, no.
[to Kara]
Brainiac-5: No super-hearing.
Brainiac-5: What are you guys doing here?
Kenny Li: We thought you were in trouble.
Brainiac-5: Trouble? I...
Young Alex: Yeah. Uh, where... where did Brenda go? What are you wearing?
Brainiac-5: What am I wearing? What are you wearing?
[tapping her shoulder, she pushes his finger away]
Brainiac-5: I am so sorry, Alex. I'll tell you everything, okay? It is a wild story. It involves alien hunters, large explosions and... . well, an... an excess of formal wear. So, at times, it may seem improbable.
Young Kara: [trying to be helpful] But it's all true.
Brainiac-5: My face is numb. My heart, it's racing. Feel that. That's not normal. Nia Nal: [feeling his heart] That is not normal. Brainiac-5: We have irrevocably changed space and time. Nia Nal: You say that a lot. Brainiac-5: Yes, but this time it's true. You understand? We released a horde of savage aliens. Kara, she's exposed. Supergirl is lost in the Phantom Zone, and we are running out of time. There's no undoing this one. Nia Nal: But there is, isn't there? Yes, we can. Brainy, we have a time machine. We can fix everything. We can go back to when we first landed and start over. Brainiac-5: Absolutely not. Trying to re-live the past two days would be catastrophic. There are too many variables. Landing a millisecond later than we originally did would have ramifications we can never account for. Nia Nal: So what if we don't go back that far? What if we only redo the last couple hours? My dream was about Cat, right? So what if we go back to right before she lets Naxim out? Brainiac-5: But how would we stop her? Nia Nal: I can stop her. We can still salvage this, Brainy. [Kara hears them with her superhuman hearing] Nia Nal: If we go back to the ship right now, we can fix everything. Please.
Kenny Li: Brandon? Young Alex: Kara? Brainiac-5: [quietly to Nia] CJ's half a mile north. Go. We'll deal with them. [to Kara] Brainiac-5: You want to save your future? Best thing you can do now is do nothing.
Nia Nal: If this Perry White wants to keep you in the gossip column, he's an idiot.
CJ Grant: Oh. Well, I don't disagree.
Nia Nal: You don't need to be in the woods trying to prove yourself to Perry White. You're a visionary, you're formidable, you're... you're friends with Oprah.
CJ Grant: I am?
Nia Nal: [realizing her gaffe] Uh, you should be, in the future.
CJ Grant: Hmm.
Nia Nal: You're a natural-born leader. You're someone who knows what she wants and knows how to get it.
CJ Grant: I am, aren't I?
Nia Nal: Yes. Yes, you don't need the Daily Planet. You have an entire media empire to build and an entire generation of women to inspire. You're freakin' Cat Grant.
CJ Grant: Cat Grant?
Nia Nal: Um...
CJ Grant: Huh. When I went to work for Perry, he started calling me CJ, and I just stuck with it. But "Cat Grant"... I like the ring of that.
CJ Grant: Who are you?
Nia Nal: Um...
CJ Grant: Have I seen you before?
Nia Nal: No. But... but I know you. You're...
CJ Grant: If you say Lois Lane, I will expire.
Brainiac-5: According to this energy signature, Naxim Tork's ship should be right over there. Nia Nal: So we just have to find CJ before she finds it. Brainiac-5: Honestly, I was dubious of our plan succeeding, but... eh, looks like our luck is finally turning for the better. Young Kara: [coming out of the Legion crusier] Hi, guys. Don't be mad.
CJ Grant: [her drone is disabled] No. No, no, no. I need you to collect my evidence. Can't this excuse for a town do anything for me?
Young Kara: I'm sorry, you guys, for everything. But I'm gonna fix this.
[she breaks free of her handcuffs and flies away]
Nia Nal: You're CJ Grant.
CJ Grant: How'd you know that? He sent you, didn't he? You're one of Perry's weasels here to drag me back to the gossip rag.
Nia Nal: Who's Perry?
CJ Grant: My overreaching editor, Perry White.
Nia Nal: [remembering the cougar cage in her dream] P.W. Of course.
CJ Grant: So you do work for him?
Nia Nal: No. No, no, no. I-I... I'm just a journalism major at a local college.
CJ Grant: [meaning the way she's dressed] It's a bit formal for college.
Nia Nal: I'm minoring in performance art.
CJ Grant: [being handcuffed] Easy. This jacket is worth more than your yearly salary.
Nia Nal: [seeing the pink cougar's cage in a dream] Okay, let's actually read you this time. [with a growl, the cougar approaches, snarling] Nia Nal: [catching it in a bubble as it attacks] Don't! [seeing the initials P.W. on the cougar's cage] Nia Nal: It's slipping. I can't... hold it. Brainiac-5: [as she wakes up, he sees the bubble she conjured] What is that? Naxim Tork: Well, if it isn't the Naltorian. [Nia manages to conjure the pink cougar] Naxim Tork: Run! Brainiac-5: Is that the cougar from your dream? Nia Nal: Totes.
Brainiac-5: We can't do this, Nia. What if she runs into herself? She can't meet Cat Grant. It... it's too early.
Nia Nal: Well, clearly locking her up doesn't work. We'll keep her close.
Naxim Tork: [nearby] I love it when the animals...
Young Kara: That's Naxim.
Nia Nal: Ambushing the old us. We have to find CJ and her drone now.
Brainiac-5: [to Kara] Fine. You can help. But stay close and stay out of sight.
Young Kara: [Alex removes a shard of kryptonite from her hand] Ouch.
Young Alex: Sorry.
Young Kara: [another shard is removed] Ouch!
Young Alex: That's the last of it.
Young Kara: This isn't working fast enough. I need to get into natural light.
Young Alex: Or you could wait here like Brandon and Brenda said. They'll save Kenny.
[Kara tries to open the sealed door]
Young Alex: You're gonna kill yourself.
Young Kara: But this is all my fault. Kenny does so much for me. I just... wanted tonight to be about us, not supering. Nothing. I thought we could pretend to be normal.
Young Alex: What do you think is gonna happen if you save Kenny but out yourself as super? You won't ever be able to be normal again.
Young Kara: Alex... this is Kenny.
Young Alex: [Kara starts trying the door again] Let me.
Young Kara: [watching her pick the lock] How'd you learn how to do that?
Young Alex: College.
[stepping into the moonlight, Kara's kryptonite poisoning heals]
Young Alex: You feel better.
Young Kara: Must have gotten a second wind.
Kenny Li: A bridging connector. In the right place, it could blow a fuse in the energizer.
CJ Grant: Are you the Kryptonian?
Kenny Li: No. No, I'm-I'm just a regular human. Kenny. Kenny Li.
CJ Grant: Oh. Well, then, you may not want to touch...
[touching the cell door, he gets zapped and recoils his hand in pain]
CJ Grant: ...that. The place is rather secure.
Kenny Li: Of course it's secure. It's a cell. The question is, how'd I get in here. Oh, that's right. I tried to take on the big dogs and be a hero for my girlfriend. Except I forgot that you can't take on the big dogs when you're just a dumb, human squeaky toy.
CJ Grant: Stop that. And you listen to me, Kendall Li.
Kenny Li: It's Kenny.
CJ Grant: First things first. Cut the self-deprecating drivel. You are not a dumb, squeaky toy.
Kenny Li: You don't even know me.
CJ Grant: I am a journalist, trained in the art of observation. In two minutes flat, I could see that you are preternaturally intelligent and deeply courageous. How many men would sacrifice themselves to hostile aliens to save their girlfriend? Damn few. And how many of them would know that a bridge connector could hack spaceship technology? None. You've got the makings of a hero, Kendall. Own it.
Kenny Li: Thanks, Miss, uh...
CJ Grant: Ms. CJ Grant, Daily Planet. Now, you and I are going to get out of here. I've never missed a deadline. I'm not about to start.
CJ Grant: [seeing the pink cougar] Beautiful animal.
[she takes a picture with her phone]
Naxim Tork: We've got a full zoo, except for the one I want.
Young Kara: [crashing through the roof] You want a Kryptonian? You got one.
Mitch: [as she punches them in the chest, they're thrown against a control panel] Oh, no. Every alien on the lower level has been released. Sir, the escape pod!
Naxim Tork: [closing a hatch] Congratulations. You've just set free a school of Plutonian land sharks. And with what you've let free, your resting days are over!
Brainiac-5: We have to stop those land sharks.
Nia Nal: Where's CJ? She can't tell the world about this.
Nia Nal: We're here to get you out.
CJ Grant: It's about time. Perhaps you can fill the holes in the story young Mr. Li has been refusing to talk about.
Kenny Li: She's a reporter.
CJ Grant: The one who's breaking this story.
Kenny Li: She also let Naxim Tork out.
CJ Grant: Accidentally. Either way, the story's mine. What are you two waiting for? We have to get out of here, stat.
Nia Nal: [quietly] Brainy, that's not just any reporter. That's Cat Grant.
Brainiac-5: Cat Grant. As in...
Nia Nal: The pink cougar. She's what my dreams have been about. None of this has been about Naxim Tork at all.
Kenny Li: [exiting Tork's ship, surrounded by police] Kara, what do we do?
CJ Grant: Brilliant. Everyone in the world is going to know that name. Keera.
Brainiac-5: I understand you're frustrated with your dream interpretation, but lucid dreaming? Seriously advanced.
Nia Nal: Sure. So, now I can bring dreams to life. I just can't figure out what any of them mean.
Brainiac-5: One victory at a time.
CJ Grant: [composing a message on her phone] "Though surrounded by unknown and dangerous species, I stayed resolute, like a journalistic Neil Armstrong." No. "Like a journalistic Lady Gaga, I kept my poker face."
Mitch: [leading Kenny into her cell] Hold onto your jeggings, sister. You've got company.
CJ Grant: These are not jeggings.
Brainiac-5: My presets worked. We're back in 2009 Midvale, one hour before the meteor enters the Earth's atmosphere. Young Kara: We did it. My future is mine. Thank you, guys. [her phone rings] Young Kara: Hey, Alex. Young Alex: Where are you? I've been looking all over for you... Young Kara: She's freaking out. I have to go. But, Brenda, Brandon... thank you. Thank you so much. I'm never gonna forget you.
Young Kara: [Nia returns from talking to CJ] Brenda. Did you find her?
Brainiac-5: Kara and I put everything and everyone else back to where they need to be, so...
Nia Nal: She bought it. It's time to get out of here.
Young Kara: Wait. How do we know the future is really fixed?
[they and the Legion cruiser vanish in a flash of light]
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Nia Nal: So, are you sure it worked? Did we really prevent CJ from freeing Naxim? [cut to a hotel bar, where CJ sips a martini] CJ Grant: [answering a call from Perry] Hello. Perry, let me stop you right there. I don't know exactly what a balloon boy is, but I do know that I will not be reporting on one. I am done reporting on your shallow, insipid, white-noise bunk. I did not become a journalist to write about which celebrity is in rehab. I became a journalist to make waves. And that is exactly what I am going to do. I quit. Oh, and, Perry, from now on, it's Cat Grant. Brainiac-5: [nearby as she leaves] That's one mission down.
Kenny Li: You know, it's starting to feel like the universe doesn't want me to hear whatever it is you need to tell me.
Young Kara: Kenny... I love you... and I love our life here. But next year... I can't stay here and super like we planned. My mother used to say that we are the sum total of all the choices we make in life. But... I-I didn't choose Midvale. I-I didn't even choose these powers. I... I crashed here by accident and... and-and kind of got locked into this life. And... and I love this life. I do. But if I stay here and keep supering, then I'll just get locked in again. And I don't think I want that. I... I don't even know if I want to keep supering all my life, or-or stay in Midvale, either. I think I just need to make more choices. I need to figure out who I am. I... just got accepted into National City University, and I'm choosing to go there. Come with me?
Kenny Li: Before I met you, Kara, I was a mess. My dad had just passed away, and... and my mom, she was so depressed that she couldn't even get out of bed. So I'd go to school in the mornings, and then I'd run the shop at night and on the weekends. And I thought that's how the rest of my life was gonna be. And then you came along. And you were this... amazing light in a world of darkness. You changed me, Kara Zor-El. When I'm around you, I'm... I'm braver. I'm stronger, I'm... I'm better. But after everything that's happened this past week, I'm starting to realize that... maybe I haven't changed as much as I thought. And it's great to know that I could be saved by you. But I think it's time that I figure out how to save myself. So, uh... no, Kara. I can't go with you.
Young Kara: [understanding] I can... fly home on the weekends, right?
[hearing Alex honk the car horn]
Young Kara: Stargazing and Monty Python?
Kenny Li: Best prom ever.
Brainiac-5: [out of sight with Nia and the meteor piece they need] All missions accomplished.
Young Alex: Kara, wake up. Kara! Young Kara: Inside voice, please. Kenny Li: [running in] Kara! What-what happened? Are you okay? Young Kara: [he sees the cuts on her knuckles] It's just a flesh wound. Young Alex: This time. Can you stand? [she and Kenny help Kara to her feet] Young Alex: Okay. Stay here. I'll get the van and we'll get you home, okay?
Naxim Tork: [in a cell on their ship] Mitch, what did you press?
Mitch: Nothing, sir. But it does sound like the autopilot's starting up the engines.
Naxim Tork: Well, that's not good. If we launch like this, things will become incredibly painful for me.
Brainiac-5: [watching the ship take off and cloak] Two missions down.
Nia Nal: One more to go.
Brainiac-5: Any bad dreams?
Nia Nal: Not anymore.
Brainiac-5: You were great today.
[seeing her look]
Brainiac-5: No. Hey, Nia. You were. You conjured the dream world into reality... and you interpreted your dream about Cat, and used that information to save the space-time continuum.
Nia Nal: I was only able to interpret my dream because I've lived through Cat Grant.
Brainiac-5: [kissing her] You saved us. And when we save Supergirl from the Phantom Zone, it will be because of you.
Nia Nal: Brainy, are you crying?
Brainiac-5: Ah, it's just... I've been so consumed with negative emotions, lately, I... I forgot how the good ones felt. Maybe that's the... the lesson of high school. You're not supposed to suppress the bad emotions, you're simply meant to endure them. So you can appreciate the good ones when they come.
Nia Nal: Mm. What are you feeling now?
Brainiac-5: [setting course for the future] Hopeful.
Kenny Li: [dodging a piece of meteor] That was close.
[dodging another one]
Kenny Li: Way too close.
CJ Grant: I'm going to win a Pulitzer.
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Young Kara: [at prom with Kenny] Look at us. We're just a couple of regular teens. It's kind of fun, huh? Kenny Li: You couldn't be regular if you tried, Kara.
S6.E7 ∙ Fear Knot
Brainiac-5: We were only able to obtain a small sample of Supergirl's DNA. This will require all of it.
Alex Danvers: So we'd better make it count.
Kelly Olsen: Okay, the Q-wave interface is live.
Lena Luthor: [seeing their captive react] Our Phantom's got Supergirl's scent. Once we get to the Phantom Zone, his Q-waves will lead us directly to Supergirl's position.
Brainiac-5: Impressive. You guys did all this science stuff without me.
Dreamer: But what if we run into less... tame Phantoms out there?
Alex Danvers: The Tower's shields should cloak us, but it's still going to be dangerous.
J'onn J'onnz: That's because we can't count on the same methods we used to fight the Phantoms here. Based on what I've learned from Silas and Malefic, the Phantoms' powers work differently in their native dimension. There, they attack with fear visions, your deepest dread brought to life.
Brainiac-5: Like a Dementor.
Dreamer: Or a Boggart.
Brainiac-5: Or Harry's Dementor Boggart. You understand?
Alex Danvers: Yes. Uh, yeah.
Dreamer: So, uh, Kelly, you gonna teach us how to cast a Patronus to fight 'em?
Kelly Olsen: Well, all my fear management strategies may not be magic, they are the next best thing. In therapy, we use grounding techniques to help people regain control in traumatic situations. You start by naming things that you can see, touch, hear, smell, that you know are real.
Brainiac-5: Computer, electrons, filtered oxygen. Pizza residue.
Kelly Olsen: [Alex swats his hand away, annoyed] Okay, that's a good example. And if one of your fears should suddenly show up and they're not one of those things...
Lena Luthor: Then you'll be able to separate the visions from reality. Take back control from the Phantoms.
J'onn J'onnz: [after a flash of turbulence] That was a bad one. Our shields took a hit, but it looks like they pulled through.
[seeing the clock]
J'onn J'onnz: But the last ten minutes are unaccounted for. What the hell happened?
[getting an alert]
J'onn J'onnz: Oh, no. The temperature's dropping. Alex. Double-check the Phantom's containment, make sure it's still in place. Alex?
[seeing her eyes frosted over]
J'onn J'onnz: Brainy?
Brainiac-5: [momentarily frozen] Uh, I'm okay, but it-it seems like the rest of our team has been compromised.
J'onn J'onnz: That electromagnetic turbulence.
Brainiac-5: I-It caused a malfunction in the Phantom's containment unit. Right now, it's just enough for its power to leak out and affect our teammates. But the whole unit's compromised.
J'onn J'onnz: Why aren't you and I affected?
Brainiac-5: It's possible your Martian physiology and psychic powers have safeguarded you. Your psychic bond with Malefic might have conferred to you some measure of, uh... resistance.
J'onn J'onnz: And your Coluan nature is doing the same for you?
Brainiac-5: Well, sort of. My 12th-level intellect allows me to compartmentalize my fear. That and Kelly's coping mechanisms. But I assure you, I'm still... very much feeling it.
J'onn J'onnz: You are?
Brainiac-5: For me, this entire room is filled with balloons.
J'onn J'onnz: Balloons?
Brainiac-5: [balloons only he can see fall from the ceiling] Yes, balloons, J'onn. Balloon, balloon, balloon, balloon. Thin sheets of rubber holding in all that pressure, not knowing when to pop, balloon, J'onn! They must be stopped!
J'onn J'onnz: Okay. I don't have time to unpack all that.
Zor-El: What is happening?
Supergirl: Destroying the Anchor must have destabilized this entire region of the Phantom Zone.
Zor-El: It's going to crumble.
Supergirl: We'll find a Phantom. We can catch a ride through another portal to a more stable region.
Zor-El: [after a Phantom attack] Kara, are you all right?
Supergirl: [with her eyes frosted over] No. No. Nothing is.
Zor-El: No. You're just saying that because of what the Phantom did. We have to keep moving, get off this island. I know the mirror's broken, but your Earth family must be looking for you. If we get off this island, we just have to stay alive long enough for them to find us.
Supergirl: No. You don't understand. If they try to save me, they're all going to die. And it'll be my fault.
Brainiac-5: May I just say I'm quite glad to have you aboard this mission.
Kelly Olsen: That's kind of you. I'm just trying to stay out of the way until it's time for me to help Supergirl.
Brainiac-5: On the contrary, I've been challenged by my emotion of late. Okay, always. And given the imminent risk of a Phantom-induced response, I'd greatly value your expertise.
Kelly Olsen: Well, hopefully, everything goes according to plan and you won't need it.
Brainiac-5: Mm.
Kelly Olsen: I'm good with never seeing a Phantom again.
Brainiac-5: This is your first time back in the Tower since...
Kelly Olsen: The Phantom attack on M'gann. Yeah. I'm not gonna lie. I feel a little out of my depth. I mean, you are all superheroes, and I'm just...
Brainiac-5: The one keeping us all from losing our minds.
J'onn J'onnz: We're under attack. Shields are being breached.
Brainiac-5: Now that the Phantom's containment has been disrupted, it's attracting other Phantoms to us.
J'onn J'onnz: We need to maneuver the Tower, see if we can lose them.
Brainiac-5: No, you can't fly the ship and free everyone at the same time. And if we don't save our team, it won't matter if we make it to Supergirl. Let me do this. You just focus on the tiny job of saving everyone else. Computers, electrons, coconut shampoo, pizza.
[balloons continue to fall]
Brainiac-5: No, hmm, you're just rubber filled with air. I'm not frightened of you.
Alex Danvers: [after being infected by a Phantom] This is all my fault. If I had just listened to J'onn and gone into containment in time, I...
[getting an idea]
Alex Danvers: But it's not too late. I am not gonna be the reason that Kara is trapped in here.
Kelly Olsen: [seeing her head to the airlock] Alex. Alex, what are you doing?
Alex Danvers: As long as I am on board, I am the problem. You could all die and we lose Kara forever.
Brainiac-5: If you open that airlock, we'll lose you forever.
Alex Danvers: I thought I was the one that was vital to rescuing Supergirl, but it's the opposite. I was so wrong. But I can draw the Phantoms away, and you can save her without me.
Kelly Olsen: There has to be something else.
Alex Danvers: There is no other way to save you... and Kara.
Kelly Olsen: No, you can't leave me.
Lena Luthor: Guys, there's some kind of alien creature aboard. I've locked it in the engine room, but I could do with some backup now. [getting on the elevator and hearing no response] Lena Luthor: Guys? J'onn? Alex? [returning to the bridge and seeing the others all dead] Lena Luthor: No. [hearing Nia choking] Lena Luthor: Dreamer? [Nia coughs up water] Lena Luthor: Dreamer? Hey. Hey, hey! Are you okay? Nia Nal: I think so. Lena Luthor: The creature? Right? Where is it? Where is it? Nia Nal: I don't know. I don't know. Lena Luthor: [seeing it form from a puddle of water on the ground] Run. Run! Run!
Kelly Olsen: Hey, guys, you weren't answering. Is there something wrong with the unit?
[seeing the color of their eyes]
Kelly Olsen: Lena? Dreamer?
Lena Luthor, Nia Nal: So glad you could join us.
Kelly Olsen: Oh, no. Alex, the Phantom is trying to breach the containment unit. And it's possessed Lena and Nia. Alex!
[they begin to advance on her]
Kelly Olsen: Come on. Lena, Nia. Snap out of it! Remember what's real. Let me help you.
[another flashlight spins around on the ground]
Kelly Olsen: Alex?
[seeing she's possessed, too]
Kelly Olsen: Alex.
Lena Luthor, Nia Nal, Alex Danvers: It's pointless, Kelly. Why bother trying? The Phantom will take us all.
Kelly Olsen: [into her comms] J'onn, Brainy, the Phantom is trying to get loose. J'onn!
Lena Luthor, Nia Nal, Alex Danvers: J'onn and Brainy are already gone. They couldn't fight it, and neither can you.
Kelly Olsen: No. No! Alex... please. If you are still in there, please hear me.
Lena Luthor, Nia Nal, Alex Danvers: We hear you. We see you. Exactly as you are, Kelly Olsen. Weak. Human. We are heroes with unparalleled intellects, incredible strength. And yet we all succumbed. What chance do you stand?
Lena Luthor: I saw it... it reminded me of... no, that's ridiculous.
Nia Nal: What?
Lena Luthor: A kelpie. A shapeshifter that drags people underwater. No, no, that's a myth. It's a story from my mother's book of folklore. It always gave me nightmares.
Nia Nal: Well, I can see why. That thing's terrifying.
Lena Luthor: No, that's not it. It's the drowning. My mother drowned. Right in front of me. I always blamed myself 'cause I didn't stop it. I would read the story over and over, punishing myself. But in my nightmares, it was always the kelpie who drowned me.
Nia Nal: Lena... I'm so sorry. Did the story say anything about how to fight a kelpie? Because it is clearly not a myth.
Lena Luthor: [a watery tentacle appears and Nia begins choking] Dreamer?
[fleeing as the kelpie appears]
Lena Luthor: This is my nightmare.
[water seeps in under the door]
Lena Luthor: This is my nightmare. Kelpies are a myth.
[the kelpie re-forms]
Lena Luthor: This is a fear vision! What did Kelly say? Remember what's real. Motor oil, Martian steel, the Tower, the lab, my friends.
Supergirl: Oh, no. More Phantoms.
Zor-El: [spotting a crack in the ground growing larger] And then there's that. What do we do?
Supergirl: We fight. We never give up.
Zor-El: [seeing the Phantoms vanish in a burst of yellow light] What was that? And why do I feel... stronger?
Supergirl: That's yellow sun energy. Which means...
Zor-El: What is it?
Supergirl: [spotting the Tower] That's my family. They're really here!
Zor-El: See? You were always right to hope.
Supergirl: [taking his arm] Come on.
[she flies up to the ship]
Alex Danvers: [inside] Kara?
[speeding in, Kara hugs her]
Alex Danvers: I got you.
Zor-El: [improvising a crutch] Kara, look. Look at this. I made this because we're going to go on. We have to keep moving.
Supergirl: What's the point? There's no way out. You and Nyxly were right all along. And yet, I dragged you out of your one safe place and pushed you to hope... when there is none.
Zor-El: There's always hope.
Supergirl: Hope is naive. I was naive. And arrogant to think that I could ever actually fix anything. And worse... my friends think that they can, too. And they're just going to die because of it.
Zor-El: You can fix things. You did. You fixed me.
[brushing her hair out of her face]
Zor-El: I cried so many tears here. I cried for you. For your mother. For Krypton, my brother, my entire life... I cried for everyone I ever lost, all the people I loved and would never see again. I cried a river, an ocean of tears, until there was nothing left in me. Until you came and you filled me up with your spirit, your love. And now I won't give up again. Even if your friends never find us, we'll find our way out. I know we can because we're together. And together, nothing can stop us.
Brainiac-5: [entering the Phantom Zone] We may encounter some... [the ship rocks with a rumble] Brainiac-5: ...interdimensional turbulence. Glad our shields did their job. Alex Danvers: That was *with* the shields?
Dreamer: One sample of Kara blood fresh out of Midvale.
Alex Danvers: Ah! Finally.
Brainiac-5: Why, yes. We did just traverse time and space to get this. No big deal.
Alex Danvers: And thanks to you, we now have the last piece of our rescue mission.
Brainiac-5: Ah.
Dreamer: Wait. How long we were gone?
Kelly Olsen: About three days.
Brainiac-5: Three days? Sprock! I am a terrible time traveler.
Lena Luthor: Well, we put the time to good use. We're now fully equipped for the Phantom Zone.
J'onn J'onnz: And M'gann is already patrolling to protect National City in our absence. Everything is ready to go.
Brainiac-5: All right, well, give me a moment to update the Legion ship so we're not relying on parts 3D-printed in 2009.
J'onn J'onnz: That won't be necessary.
[pressing a button on the side of a table]
J'onn J'onnz: When I first acquired the Tower, I installed some... upgrades.
Dreamer: The Tower is a ship.
Alex Danvers: I love Martian technology.
Nia Nal: Sometimes... being Dreamer just reminds me of what I've lost. How much I don't know. It's like...
Lena Luthor: Like there's a whole part of yourself you'll never understand.
Nia Nal: I can't imagine how hard it must've been losing your mom so young.
Lena Luthor: It was. You know, the only thing I really have left of her is this book of folktales that she used to read to me. It's not a lot, but it's something to hold onto. Your powers... they connect you to your mother. You can hold on to that.
Kelly Olsen: You are Alex Danvers. And you love morning hikes and... and-and knock-knock jokes and-and dumplings and lavender soap. We met in the hospital and we butted heads. And I knew right then that you were passionate and fiery and that you would do anything for people you love. And I wanted to be one of them. Last week, you brought me flowers and you asked me to move in with you. It was... it was one of the best things that has ever happened to me. You said I was your rock. Let me be that now. Remember what's real! Come back to me!
Alex Danvers: [freed from the Phantom's influence] Kelly?
Kelly Olsen: Alex?
Alex Danvers: You have to go. Get off this ship while you still can.
Kelly Olsen: Where? We're in the Phantom Zone.
Alex Danvers: [the ship rumbles] He's out for blood. Go, go. There's an escape pod. Just take it.
Kelly Olsen: There's only room for one.
[getting the implication]
Kelly Olsen: No, I am not leaving you. And I know you won't leave them.
Alex Danvers: Kelly, look. Look at me. You have seen war, okay? You know that there are some battles that you just can't fight. Sometimes you have to retreat and you have to protect yourself. The rest of us, we're... we're too far gone.
[the Phantom breaks open its containment unit]
Alex Danvers: I am not strong enough to protect you. Please.
Kelly Olsen: No.
Alex Danvers: Please, go.
Kelly Olsen: No.
Alex Danvers: Now!
Kelly Olsen: [the Phantom regains its control of her] Alex!
J'onn J'onnz: Are you hurt?
Alex Danvers: I'm fine.
J'onn J'onnz: [seeing the scratches on her neck] Damn it, Alex!
Alex Danvers: Look, I can handle it, okay? I-I-If-if we just can slow the progression of the infection, we can... we can buy enough time.
J'onn J'onnz: [firmly] No. We need to get you into containment, 'til we can treat you when you get back home.
Alex Danvers: Okay, well, unless you want to get home without Kara, then you need me out there.
J'onn J'onnz: You're not the only one at risk here. If you turn Phantom, you could jeopardize all of us. And Kara.
Alex Danvers: J'onn...
J'onn J'onnz: Come on, Alex.
Alex Danvers: J'onn...
J'onn J'onnz: Come on! I'm sorry.
[leading her to a containment unit]
J'onn J'onnz: Look, you're making the right decision.
Alex Danvers: I know.
J'onn J'onnz: [she kicks him in and locks the door] Alex, what are you doing?
Alex Danvers: Whatever it takes. Look, I'm sorry, J'onn, but if I'm not out there for it, the whole mission will fail.
J'onn J'onnz: [straining to fight the Phantom's influence] Not today. I'll show you what it's like to be afraid.
Brainiac-5: [finding the Phantom safely in its containment unit] Everything seems to be under control here. What exactly did you dream?
Nia Nal: The containment unit was empty. Except for...
Brainiac-5: What?
[hearing a crash, J'onn then calls on the intercom]
J'onn J'onnz: That's the hull integrity sensor. There's some kind of breach. Brainy, you and Dreamer have to find it.
Nia Nal: [reacting as a piece of wall panel is torn away] Brainy!
Brainiac-5: Nia! Sprock! Our shields must have been breached! The pressure could tear this whole ship apart! We have to seal that airlock, now!
Nia Nal: [remembering her dream] Of course. The thimble! It had a picture of the Tower, cracked. That's why it was in the containment unit. It was telling me to contain the problem, protect the Tower.
Brainiac-5: Well, help me fix it now! You dreamt this. Help me stop it.
Nia Nal: A thimble means sewing. Sewing... maybe I need to use my powers to sew this shut.
Brainiac-5: [she tries] That's it. That's it, you're doing it!
Nia Nal: [losing her grip, the whole panel is torn away] Brainy!
Brainiac-5: [hanging on to a pillar] We're too late! The breach is already too big! If we had gotten here sooner...
Nia Nal: We wasted too much time. I wasted too much time. Because I couldn't interpret my dream right.
Lena Luthor: [confronting her fear vision] I know what I have to do.
[the kelpie changes its form]
Lena Luthor: Mother.
Alex Danvers: J'onn?
J'onn J'onnz: This is real. You are free of the Phantom's powers. You did it. You all did it. We have the Phantom back in full containment, but this trip's not over yet.
Brainiac-5: [getting an alert] We're close. We have a lock on Supergirl.
Alex Danvers: Are you sure this is real?
J'onn J'onnz: Yes, but we're still being swarmed by Phantoms. We'll have to get as close as we can to Supergirl. And have that yellow-sun bomb ready.
Lena Luthor: On it.
Nia Nal: [waking from a dream] What was that?
Brainiac-5: That last patch of turbulence damaged the Phantom's containment, allowing it to briefly slip out of its bonds and affect all of us. Terrible fear visions for everyone.
[she glances at the Phantom Zone map]
Brainiac-5: You okay? Containment unit's back online and Phantom's locked down tight. Everything's back on track.
Nia Nal: Are you sure? I had a vision there was something wrong with the containment unit.
Brainiac-5: [checking] Everything seems to be fine.
Nia Nal: Something's wrong. I know it. It's the containment unit. We have to get down there. Now.
Brainiac-5: [following her to the elevator] Are you sure? I can run a full system diagnostic...
Nia Nal: There's no time. It was in my dream. There is something wrong with the containment unit. The Phantom's gonna try to get out. I know it.
Brainiac-5: Nia, look, I... I don't want to say this, but...
Nia Nal: You think I'm wrong?
Brainiac-5: Not "wrong". Of course I believe in you, but perhaps we shouldn't jump to conclusions. Remember your dream about Midvale? And then in Midvale... sometimes your interpretations aren't always...
Nia Nal: I may not always know exactly what's going on in my dreams, but I know this is something we need to pay attention to, Brainy.
Brainiac-5: Look. I know you're doing the best you can. But you know you never got the full training before your mother...
Nia Nal: I *can* do this. You'll see.
Alex Danvers: J'onn... I think we have a problem.
J'onn J'onnz: [seeing the Phantom isn't in its containment unit, they go to investigate] Brainy, double-check the command center. See if he...
[Alex shoves him out of the way as the Phantom attacks; after a brief fight, they manage to re-contain it]
Alex Danvers: See? You need me out there.
J'onn J'onnz: You make a strong argument.
Brainiac-5: I don't understand. We should be cloaked from Phantom detection. Unless...
Kelly Olsen: Guys, what's going on? The Phantom Q-waves went nuts.
Brainiac-5: Alex, your neck.
[she covers the scratches]
Brainiac-5: And you're shivering.
Alex Danvers: I, uh...
Brainiac-5: You've been infected by the Phantom.
Kelly Olsen: Alex, no, that's not po...
Alex Danvers: [backing away] Just...
Brainiac-5: It's your transformation, it's drawing the other Phantoms here.
Alex Danvers: We'll outrun them. We'll fight them off.
Brainiac-5: No, there's too many of them, and we've taken too much damage.
Alex Danvers: Well, we can't stop now, right? Not when we're this close.
J'onn J'onnz: Dreamer, you'll be on Phantom detection duty. If they attack the ship, Lena's got a surprise for them.
Lena Luthor: [showing them a yellow sun bomb] I cooked this up from the DEO's yellow sun grenades. It has enough firepower to disperse any Phantoms nearby and recharge Supergirl's powers. But it's a one-shot thing, so we have to use it wisely.
Brainiac-5: I'll be the getaway driver, ready to make a quick exit.
J'onn J'onnz: And it will need to be quick. The Tower shields can only withstand the Phantom Zone for two hours before the ship will start to degrade around us.
Dreamer: [sarcastic] Great. No pressure.
J'onn J'onnz: That power level meter will keep track of how strong our shields are. If it drops into the red, we'll be in trouble. And we'll have to abandon the mission.
Alex Danvers: Well, we're not gonna let that happen, because we're ready, and we can do this together. Now, we only have one shot.
J'onn J'onnz: Well, let's be sure to get it right. Everyone take your positions.
Nia Nal: You ever just think how wild it is that you can, like, make a portable sun?
Lena Luthor: Says the woman who can see the future and wield dream energy.
Nia Nal: Yeah, right.
Lena Luthor: Your gloves, by the way, are amazing. The way they convert your power into physical form, you know, how do they work?
Nia Nal: Um... I... don't know. Brainy made 'em. I... honestly, I should probably know more than I do, but the one person who had answers is gone. Without my mom, all I have are questions. I'm sorry. I know you lost your mom, too. I didn't mean to...
Lena Luthor: Oh, no, no, no. It's okay, really. I get it. I miss my mom every day, too.
Nia Nal: It really sucks, doesn't it?
Lena Luthor: Yeah, and it doesn't really get any easier. Especially in light of the family I have left.
Nia Nal: Good thing this is our family now, right?
Dreamer: Kara's been in the Phantom Zone this whole time. What if she can't tell what's real anymore? I mean, when she sees a giant spaceship version of the Tower flying, won't she just assume it's another delusion?
Kelly Olsen: If so, she'll need a touchstone. A deeply personal memory or connection to bring her back to herself.
J'onn J'onnz: I could do that. Once we land on the right fragment of the Phantom Zone, I'll go out and get Supergirl alone.
Alex Danvers: Wait, what? No. No, I'm her sister.
J'onn J'onnz: The fewer of us exposed to the Phantoms, the better. We'll need your leadership here defending the Tower. While I find Supergirl, you'll be the one making sure she has a way home.
Alex Danvers: Kelly, are you sure that you want to come with us? I mean, stepping into a new dimension, that isn't something you signed up for.
Kelly Olsen: For Kara, for you... I'll do anything.
Alex Danvers: J'onn, I'm going out there with you to get Kara.
J'onn J'onnz: No, it's too dangerous.
Alex Danvers: If she needs a touchstone, I'm the best shot that we have at reaching her, and you know that.
J'onn J'onnz: So I can shapeshift, making it you she sees first.
Alex Danvers: No, that'll make it worse. She'll know that it isn't real. It has to be me.
J'onn J'onnz: I'm not risking losing both of you.
Alex Danvers: I am not risking losing our one shot at getting her back. We can't afford to play it safe, J'onn. I've always done whatever it takes to protect my sister, and I sure as hell am not stopping now.
Nia Nal: [in a dream, seeing the Phantom's empty containment unit] No. Where's the Phantom?
[touching the door handle]
Nia Nal: It's just a dream. Just figure out what it's all about.
[opening the door and seeing something on the floor]
Nia Nal: Is that a thimble?
[picking it up and seeing a mini-model of the Tower]
Nia Nal: What does that mean?
J'onn J'onnz: I can't fight their battles for them, but maybe I can make it easier. Give the Phantom something else to fight against. Split his focus.
Brainiac-5: Yes. If you could force the Phantom back into containment, then everyone else can find their own way back to reality.
[J'onn heads to the elevator]
Brainiac-5: J'onn, there's still a chance that the Phantom can overpower you.
J'onn J'onnz: Not when I have this much to fight for.
S6.E8 ∙ Welcome Back, Kara
Brainiac-5: [to Supergirl] The feelings I had, thinking we might not never see you again... I'm glad I don't have to feel that anymore.
Zor-El: There she is.
Supergirl: Father.
[hugging]
Supergirl: How long have you been awake?
Zor-El: Not long. Just long enough to try out the perks of your yellow sun. A man can get used to flying.
Supergirl: Oh, wait until I show you to how use your heat vision. Cold coffee? Not anymore.
Alex Danvers: I'm sure that Alura would be overjoyed to know that you're still alive.
Lena Luthor: Yes, you must be anxious to get back to Argo City.
Zor-El: I am, of course. But before I go, I'd like to see what my daughter's been up to here on Earth.
Supergirl: I think that can be arranged.
Supergirl: [waking from a nightmare] It was so dark and horrible.
Alex Danvers: Was it about the Phantom Zone?
Supergirl: I don't... I don't wanna talk about it.
Alex Danvers: No, no, no, y-y-you don't have to, okay? It's-it's all over. We've got you. I've got you.
[Kara hugs her for comfort]
Alex Danvers: It's all behind us now.
Supergirl: [letting go] Good. Oh, 'cause I don't think I ever wanna hear the word "phantom" ever again. Not in an opera, not in a Star Wars prequel. Especially not in a Star Wars prequel. I don't even think I could handle an episode of Scooby-Doo right now.
Alex Danvers: [laughing together] It's... I'm sorry. It's so good to have you home. Now, uh, come on. You've got some folks that are waiting to see you.
Supergirl: Alex?
Alex Danvers: Yeah?
Supergirl: Can I have another hug, please?
Alex Danvers: Always.
Brainiac-5: Am I late?
Nia Nal: [taking the box he's holding] Thank you.
Brainiac-5: Did I miss it?
Nia Nal: Nope, you're right on time.
[opening the box]
Nia Nal: The cake is intact.
Brainiac-5: Where's Supergirl?
Lena Luthor: She's still under the sun lamps.
J'onn J'onnz: Getting through the Phantom Zone to the Tower last night took all her strength.
Brainiac-5: You told me the clock was ticking.
Nia Nal: Uh...
[glancing at Lena]
Nia Nal: Uh... we thought you'd eat the cake.
Brainiac-5: You thought I would eat the cake? What am I, an animal? I would never! I want things to be perfect for when Supergirl wakes up.
J'onn J'onnz: Let's not rush her. Hopefully, she's having the first restful night she's had in a while.
Zor-El: This is Oscar.
Brainiac-5: Looks like Kelex, just with some ugly '80's style shoulder pads.
Supergirl: [hugging Lena] It's only because you're on the team that I'm here
Andrea Rojas: Can anyone tell me what this is?
Nia Nal: It's the current media tracker's latest ranking of the top ten news outlets in the country.
Andrea Rojas: Yes. And CatCo is number eight. Number *eight*! Does anybody know what else ranked number eight?
[no response]
Andrea Rojas: No, you don't. Because no one ever remembers number eight. Look, I know that our reputation took a hit after our little slip-up covering the Lex Luthor trial... but we must do better. CatCo had the tradition of being *the* go-to news source. Trusted and respected. We need more breaking news. More hard-hitting journalism. We must rebuild. Find new sources, dig deeper. We will be number one by the end of next month's ranking... or I will get a new staff. Am I clear?
[taking the silence as affirmation of understanding]
Andrea Rojas: Good. Now, back to work.
Andrea Rojas: Nia told me what you've been cooking up and, well, I smell another Pulitzer.
Kara Danvers: [trying to be modest] Oh.
Andrea Rojas: And that's gonna be great for business. I can't wait to read it immediately.
Kara Danvers: Well, uh, I'm not exactly done with it yet.
Andrea Rojas: Of course. End of day, then.
Kara Danvers: Uh, that's the weird thing, though. There's... there is no story.
Andrea Rojas: What?
Kara Danvers: Yeah, Mirando... Miranda changed his mind... at the last minute. He said he would take everything off the record, he would deny everything. It's... it's the funny thing about these resistance leaders, they think they want fame, but their lives depend on secrecy.
Andrea Rojas: I have been shockingly patient with your long absence, which resulted in exactly zero stories, so you owe me. I want you to call Supergirl. I want an exclusive with her about how she stopped the National City Phantom attacks.
Kara Danvers: The... the what?
Andrea Rojas: The Phantom attacks. And I want a whole series. Interviews with Supergirl and everyone who was turned into a Phantom. Here's a list of the victims, and I want all the details. Don't let them skip a single thing, okay?
Kara Danvers: [not really listening] Okay.
Andrea Rojas: Thanks.
Kara Danvers: [going to Nia's desk] Why did no one tell me that Phantoms attacked National City?
Nia Nal: Alex didn't want us to burden you. She knew you'd be worried, and for no reason. The Phantom is gone, this is in the past.
Kara Danvers: Yeah, but how did it even get here?
Nia Nal: We... sort of released it... the first time we tried to rescue you.
Kara Danvers: So... so all these people suffered because of me?
Nia Nal: No. Kara, no. It is Lex's fault. He is the one that sent you there.
Kara Danvers: It, uh... it doesn't matter now. Like you said, that's over. It's done now. So, I-I'll go talk to Andrea.
Nia Nal: [seeing Zor-El pick up a copy machine] And I will go talk to Uncle Archie and remind him that humans cannot lift 800 pounds of machinery.
Kara Danvers: Ooh. Oh... oh, dear.
Zor-El: [in the Fortress of Solitude] I remember when your aunt and uncle made the plan for this place. I just didn't think it was possible.
Supergirl: Yeah, Kal-El tried to get me to come here for years. I thought it would make me homesick. That it would be too painful to face all those memories.
Zor-El: I... can understand that.
Supergirl: J'onn, I've got eyes on the satellite.
J'onn J'onnz: Do you need backup?
Supergirl: [with Zor-El] Nah, we've got this.
[as they reach the satellite, a piece breaks off and lands in the ocean, setting a pile of trash on fire]
Zor-El: I'll go get it.
Supergirl: Try your freeze breath.
[as he takes care of the fire, she pushes the satellite back into space]
Supergirl: Nice job.
Zor-El: Thanks for the suggestion. I also x-rayed the garbage patch. It was covered in toxic chemicals.
Supergirl: [spotting a large piece of marble with a familiar logo on it] Well, looks like we have LuthorCorp and the former DEO to thank for that.
Zor-El: [visiting Kara's workplace] There was a moment in there when I could hear the other side of ten different phone conversations. These powers are... intense.
Nia Nal: It takes time. Especially when your powers come to you all at once. And without a manual.
Zor-El: [enjoying a moment of serenity] What a difference a sun makes.
[seeing something in the sky]
Zor-El: What is that?
[using his powers to get a better look]
Zor-El: Something has broken through the Earth's atmosphere. Looks like a large piece of machinery. It's speeding towards us.
Nia Nal: Well, you really wanna see what Kara's life is like? Suit up and get ready to fly.
Zor-El: After you told me of Earth's environmental crisis, I couldn't shake the feeling that Earth was headed down the same path as Krypton. So I analyzed your oceans, and I'm afraid the prognosis is grim. Your oceans are dying, just like ours did.
Supergirl: I know, Father. And I understand your fears, but it's not just our oceans. We've been trying to manage Earth's environmental crises for years, but it's... it's complicated.
J'onn J'onnz: [entering] Supergirl, I'm glad you're here. I'm afraid the fire from this morning has reignited.
Zor-El: We had it contained.
J'onn J'onnz: The fuel leak is coming from a Dominator warp drive. Brainy and I can break it down on the molecular level, rendering it inert. That should put the fire out.
Supergirl: But that should have been done during the cleanup after the DEO imploded.
J'onn J'onnz: Yeah, I'm not surprised it wasn't. Men like Lex all ascribe to the same motto: cheaper, faster, easier, no matter the damage.
Zor-El: Neglect like this is what destroyed Krypton. The death of the oceans, that was the tipping point. And you're already there. We have to stop it.
J'onn J'onnz: This doesn't have an easy fix; it's a complicated problem.
Zor-El: Of course. But if I could access Krypton's records, I could really compare the data and analysis. Maybe there's something I missed on Krypton.
[getting an idea]
Zor-El: Kara, the pod we used to send you to Earth. Do you still have it? It should have retained data from your launch date.
Supergirl: Well, actually, I... I have something a lot better.
[cut to her leading him into the Fortress of Solitude]
Supergirl: Welcome to Krypton on Earth.
J'onn J'onnz: Is Oscar an acronym?
Zor-El: Oh, no. He's named after that irritable green creature who lives with the garbage.
Supergirl: Yes, he binge-watched "Sesame Street" while I was recovering under the sun lamps.
Zor-El: Crash course in Earth customs.
Brainiac-5: Did you upgrade him with Coluan technology?
Kelex: I would hardly call it an upgrade.
Zor-El: I am so sorry, Kara. I should have done more to save our planet. Supergirl: You did everything you could. You sacrificed yourself to save us. You were a hero, Father. Zor-El: I ripped you from your home. Supergirl: And I found a new one. Here. Zor-El: And I promise you, this time I will save it. I will not let what happened to Krypton happen here. If Kal-El is anything like his father, all of Krypton's records should be stored in here. [as he activates a crystal, she flashes back to Lex sending her to the Phantom Zone] Zor-El: Kara, are you okay? Supergirl: [shaking it off] Yes. I'm just surprised that everything's still in order after... Kelex: Of course it is. That's what I'm here for. Zor-El: You have a Kelex! Supergirl: Kelex, my father is looking for scientific data about Krypton. Specifically, from the time right before the planet exploded. Kelex: I will pull up everything I have. Zor-El: [watching him work, something in his mind clicks] Kara... I think I know how to save your oceans.
Zor-El: [about the upgrades he made to Kelex] I attached a Coluan energy core, so Oscar can shrink trash and convert it into energy in seconds. Oscar will then absorb that energy, rendering it harmless.
Alex Danvers: [he demonstrates with an empty to-go coffee cup] Okay. I will admit that that is very impressive. But the Earth is covered in 70% water. I mean, do you really think that Oscar can handle that?
Zor-El: Yes. And this is something I could never have achieved on Krypton. Your planet has an amazing melting pot of alien technology that we never had access to on Krypton.
J'onn J'onnz: That's what concerns me. Some alien technology interacts poorly with others. Plus, I saw kryptonite out there.
Supergirl: Kryptonite?
J'onn J'onnz: Yes, but you must have been too far away from the garbage to feel its effect. But that's my point. We don't know the full scope of the garbage on those islands. We should run some tests before we release Zor-El's invention.
Zor-El: I understand your concern. I wish I could give you an exact timeline of when Earth will reach Krypton's tipping point. But that's the thing; once you can see the tipping point, it's too late. That's why we need to act now.
J'onn J'onnz: [seeing the logic of his argument] Okay. But I want him recalled at the first sign of distress.
Zor-El: Of course.
Lena Luthor: You lost a radioactive Kelex?
Alex Danvers: Oscar. Supergirl and J'onn are out scanning for him right now. We're looking for anything that he might have absorbed that would corrupt his programming and make him disappear.
Zor-El: [his tablet beeps] The DEO had Daxamite tech?
Alex Danvers: Yeah.
Zor-El: That might explain his new cloaking abilities.
Lena Luthor: Well, I have some experience with that. I should be able to de-cloak him by sending out a signal wave blast.
[Brainy yields his chair to her]
Lena Luthor: Zor-El, you used Coluan shrinking tech. Smart. I did something similar with a high-pressure energy compactor at L-Corp. It's an attractive idea, but a delicate process. Shrinking energy doesn't get rid of it. It still has to go somewhere.
Zor-El: That energy is what powers Oscar. He's self-sufficient.
Lena Luthor: Unless he's been compromised by one of my brother's unholy experiments.
Supergirl: [watching Oscar work] It's working. J'onn J'onnz: So it would seem. Brainy? Brainiac-5: Uh... Oscar is converting the garbage even more efficiently than Zor-El's model suggested. I apologize for my skepticism. Zor-El: That's not necessary. I'm just happy I'm able to help.
Brainiac-5: That's Oscar's Coluan energy core. Why is it red?
Lena Luthor: All that energy has overloaded him. If he gets any higher, it's gonna detonate with the force of an atomic bomb.
Zor-El: We have to find him.
Alex Danvers: Well, his trail's gone cold.
Brainiac-5: [getting an idea] A cold. That's it. That's how we can reset him. We'll give him a virus. A computer virus.
Alex Danvers: Brainy, that's genius.
Zor-El: [preparing to return to Argo City] Almost 40 years in the Phantom Zone was worth it just to see you again. Supergirl: I'm gonna miss you so much, Father.
J'onn J'onnz: [an alert on Brainy's computer beeps] What is it? Brainiac-5: Getting some odd fluctuations in Oscar's energy core. J'onn J'onnz: His mass is increasing, too. He seems to be adding garbage to his body, not converting it to energy. Supergirl: We need to bring him back. Zor-El: I'll recall him. [the computer beeps again] Zor-El: I've issued the return command, but he's not responding. Supergirl: I'll go get him. Brainy, the coordinates? Brainiac-5: I've lost him. Visuals are gone, and he's disappeared off the radar. Supergirl: There are major shipping lanes in that area. If Oscar malfunctions, he could endanger cargo ships. J'onn J'onnz: Try satellite imaging. Brainiac-5: [trying] There's no trace of him. He's gone. Supergirl: J'onn and I will find him. Brainy, you stay here with my father, figure out what went wrong and how to fix it. J'onn J'onnz: Don't forget, there's kryptonite.
Brainiac-5: [retrieving Kelex from the trash monster] I got him. Zor-El: You did it. Lena Luthor: No, we did it. Brainy never would have been able to make that virus without your help. Kelex: [referring to Brainy's earlier insults] You didn't mean all those things you said, did you? Brainiac-5: I meant every word.
Brainiac-5: Lena, I lost the drone with the virus in it. Can you recall it?
Lena Luthor: Stand by.
[trying as more trash bonds with Oscar]
Lena Luthor: Brainy, I'm trying, but I can't control it.
Supergirl: I think we can grab the drone.
J'onn J'onnz: Wait. I did a psychic scan. Oscar is protected by a force field. He must have acquired it from the DEO tech. Trying to breach it could cause a backlash.
Lena Luthor: Brainy, that force field is keeping me from accessing the drone.
Zor-El: You have to find a way to get close enough to the drone to release the virus manually.
Brainiac-5: On it.
Supergirl: How will you get close enough?
Brainiac-5: I need to get him to think I'm trash.
[turning to the monster]
Brainiac-5: Kelex! Kelex, you stupid idiot! Can you hear me? Wow! Look how big and dumb you are!
[a metal chain rattles nearby]
Brainiac-5: A junkyard? Come on! You sorry excuse for a Roomba! I know you know the truth. Without that Coluan power core, you're nothing!
[grabbing hold of the chain as it flies toward Oscar]
Brainiac-5: I regret nothing!
Supergirl: I took Kelex back to the Fortress. He'll be all right. We can go see him tomorrow if you want.
Zor-El: No. I need to return to Argo City and finally face your mother.
Supergirl: Face her?
Zor-El: When I found out you and your mother were alive... it was the happiest moment of my life. And I miss her so much, Kara. In the Phantom Zone, the memory of her and you were what kept me alive. But now seeing her again isn't just some far-off dream. It's... an inevitability. And the thought of looking her in the eye and seeing all of my mistakes reflected back on me... I didn't think I could handle the weight of that guilt.
Supergirl: You did everything you could to save Krypton.
Zor-El: I did. And that made me part of the problem. I made rash decisions out of hubris and made everything worse. Then when I saw your planet heading in the same direction, I thought if I could just fix Earth, I could earn my way back to her. I was so focused on avoiding the past, I ran headfirst into all my old mistakes.
Supergirl: I definitely understand that.
Zor-El: I may have made a lot of mistakes in my life. But the one thing that went right was you. You are strong and caring and have built a beautiful life. But, Kara... you don't need to carry the weight of this world or any world on your shoulders every moment of every day. Sometimes, even though you're Kryptonian... it's okay to be human.
Brainiac-5: If we can't restore Oscar's programming, we can give him a virus and shut him down completely. I know Kelex's operating frequencies, so we just need to get the virus within a few centimeters of his hard drive for it to take effect. I can deliver it with a drone. Zor-El: But a virus will destroy Oscar. Brainiac-5: If we don't destroy him, he will destroy us. Zor-El: No! I can still fix him! He can still save Krypton! [realizing he misspoke] Zor-El: Earth. He can still save Earth. Lena Luthor: My signal wave blast is nearly complete. Oscar should be de-cloaking any second. Alex Danvers: Brainy, get that virus ready. Zor-El: Wait. Alex Danvers: No, we don't have time to wait. Y-You heard Lena. This thing could explode at any minute, killing hundreds of thousands of people. Now, look, I-I know that you wanted to help. I-I-I get that. But we have to shut this robot down now before he does any more damage. So... all due respect, but you either help Brainy with the virus or you step aside. Zor-El: [reluctant] I altered Kelex's programming frequency when I made the upgrades. Let me show you. When Oscar re-appears, we need to be ready.
Kara Danvers: [returning to work at CatCo] Okay, so remember, you are my Uncle Archie, visiting from Midvale. Okay.
Zor-El: Don't worry. I promise no one will even know I'm there. I'm starting to understand my strength. I-I'm sorry about your door.
Kara Danvers: No, no. It's not that, I'm just... I'm just nervous, you know? I disappeared without a trace, I'm surprised I still even have a job. And William, I left him hanging without so much as a goodbye.
Nia Nal: Oh. Don't worry about him, it's not like you chose to get...
[realizing Kara's ordeal is still a touchy subject]
Nia Nal: He'll understand. And don't worry about Andrea, okay? I covered for you, remember?
Kara Danvers: Right. Uh, what did you tell her, exactly?
Nia Nal: That Cat Grant reached out to you personally to do a profile on Darien resistance leader Miguel de Miranda.
Kara Danvers: Okay.
Nia Nal: And that you've been off-grid, embedded with him.
Kara Danvers: Wait, what?
Nia Nal: It was the best I could do.
Andrea Rojas: [reading an article of William's] "Determining who's responsible for these so-called garbage islands proves just as messy as cleaning up the islands themselves"? You sound like a human sleep aid. What happened to the LuthorCorp angle? We know Lex's mismanagement of the DEO is responsible for this. William Dey: We actually don't. When I finally got my LuthorCorp source on the phone, he said Lex had hired a third party to dispose of the DEO waste. And it wasn't even illegal. They exploited a loophole in government regulations. If anything, the system's to blame for the fire. Andrea Rojas: The unseen toxicity of Lex is the fire. Figure it out.
J'onn J'onnz: The fire is 100% contained.
Alex Danvers: Good. Well, I am running a scan on that garbage mass. Just cataloging what other DEO remnants might not have been properly disposed of.
Brainiac-5: I can only imagine how long that list is gonna be.
Nia Nal: I would do anything to have another day with my mom. Lena Luthor: I would do anything to just know my mom. You know my Phantom fear vision was about her? Nia Nal: The water monster? Did you conquer it? Lena Luthor: Didn't we all? Isn't that how we defeated the Phantoms? Nia Nal: Right. But, I mean, how did you defeat it? Lena Luthor: I let it overtake me, and... the kelpie turned into my mother. Nia Nal: What do you think it means? Lena Luthor: [chuckling] I don't know. You're the dream expert here. Nia Nal: No, that-that's different. Th-this is personal to you. But you'll figure it out. And I'm here to help any way I can.
Nia Nal: Hey, Lena, have you seen Kara? I know Zor-El asked her back here, but Andrea's asking about her article and she's not picking up her phone.
Lena Luthor: That is because she and Zor-El went to the Fortress of Solitude.
Nia Nal: [a little jealous] That's really great that they get to share that.
Lena Luthor: Wait, Nia. How are you doing?
Nia Nal: I'm fine.
Lena Luthor: I-I know Kara and her father coming back must be hard.
Nia Nal: Oh.
Lena Luthor: After everything we talked about on the way to the Phantom Zone, I know how much you must miss your mother.
Nia Nal: I'm really happy for Kara. Really, I am, i-it's just...
Lena Luthor: Reminds you of all the things you missed out on?
Nia Nal: Yeah.
Kara Danvers: I just got a lead on a major environmental disaster story. Andrea Rojas: As it relates to Phantoms? Kara Danvers: No. A thousand miles off the coast of National City, there is a literal island of garbage. Andrea Rojas: Kara, that's hardly news; there's garbage masses in every ocean. Kara Danvers: Right, yes, but this one was hit by a neglected satellite today and caught fire because this garbage island has heavy amounts of debris illegally dumped by multiple corporations, including the DEO. Andrea Rojas: You mean Lex caused this? [calling outside] Andrea Rojas: William! [beckoning him to join them] Andrea Rojas: I want you to go investigate this trash island fire as it relates to Lex Luthor and his misdeeds. William Dey: Me? Kara Danvers: Him? Andrea Rojas: Yes. This is the one-two punch the paper needs. Two Pulitzer-winning authors, combating crises, both frightening and domestic. Not only will we focus on local security and safety with the Phantom story, but also, we continue exposing Lex for the global threat that he is. William, you still have contacts at LuthorCorp, right? William Dey: Yes, but I've been having trouble getting them to disclose anything since the trial. Andrea Rojas: Well, make them talk. Just don't tell me about it; plausible deniability. Kara Danvers: Well, Andrea, I-I really think that because I brought the trash island story, and I really should be the one to cover it... Andrea Rojas: Kara, every single news source currently outranking us is still covering the story. But thanks to your connections, CatCo has something no one else has: Supergirl. No one has been able to sit down with her. You can get us back on top. Unless for some reason, you have a problem covering the Phantoms? Kara Danvers: No. No, of course not.
William Dey: Welcome back, Kara. Kara Danvers: William. Hi. William Dey: Hi. Kara Danvers: Look, I... I'm really sorry that I left without saying goodbye, or without even giving you a call. I... I had to go undercover. William Dey: Kara. You do not owe me an apology. When we first met, I was undercover. I get it. Kara Danvers: Of course you do. Hey, we should get coffee after work, catch up. William Dey: I'd love to, but I have plans. Um... I've been seeing someone. Her name's Mary, she's a pediatrician. We actually met at a charity bake-off. Her apricot Couronne very narrowly beat my famous banoffee pie. Kara Danvers: Wow. William Dey: Mm-hmm. Well deserved, I must say. Kara Danvers: [laughing] That's wonderful. I'm really happy for you, William. William Dey: Thank you. But coffee soon. Kara Danvers: Yes. William Dey: I know you can't divulge much about the secret profile, but I must hear some of the details.
Nia Nal: Hey, Lena, is everything okay?
Lena Luthor: Yeah, everything's actually good. I just got off the phone with Kara, but I wanted to call you. I finally understand what the kelpie means.
Nia Nal: Y-You did? What's it mean?
Lena Luthor: That I don't have to feel guilty anymore. I've spent my entire life feeling responsible for my mother's death, even though I know it's not true, but... every time I thought about her, I would just be drowning in guilt. Facing that Phantom allowed me to break through and finally let go.
Nia Nal: That's great.
Lena Luthor: It also made me realize that all of that guilt was keeping me from knowing who my mother really was. So... I've decided to change that. I'm gonna go home.
Nia Nal: Uh, to Luthor Mansion?
Lena Luthor: No. To where I was born.
Nia Nal: [waking from a dream with a gasp] Nyxly.
Alex Danvers: I'm not gonna let the chopsticks defeat me tonight. But you, you're gonna have to open the wine. I, I tried. [putting the bottle down for Kara] Alex Danvers: There we go. [sitting down next to her] Alex Danvers: Okay. Kara Danvers: It was so cold in there. Alex Danvers: What? Kara Danvers: In the... Phantom Zone. Alex Danvers: Oh, Kara... Kara Danvers: So empty. Every breath felt like... like ice. And I was so weak. Alex Danvers: It's okay. You don't have to talk about this, okay? Remember? Kara Danvers: No, no, no, I-I want to. I need to. Alex Danvers: Okay. Kara Danvers: I don't wanna be alone anymore. Alex Danvers: You are not alone. You've got me. [Kara allows herself to let her emotions out] Alex Danvers: It's okay. Kara Danvers: I think I just... I just... so desperately wanted to get away from the Phantom Zone that I... didn't let myself process... how much I went through. How afraid I was. [Alex gives her a comforting hug] Kara Danvers: What if that fear never goes away?
Alex Danvers: You know... when I, uh, when I thought that we couldn't get you back, I... I just wanted to give up. I mean, like... like I couldn't get out of bed. I couldn't... you know? And now that we did get you back, I still feel like you could slip away at any moment. I felt that way today, too. And I'm so sorry. Because all I want to do is just shield you from any more pain that I just didn't even think it's... the only way out is through. And we're gonna get through this together. Kara Danvers: Healing together. Alex Danvers: Yeah. Kara Danvers: Iris West-Allen wrote a piece for the Central City Citizen about how the city came together after an attack. That's what I need to write my piece on. Alex Danvers: That is a very noble and a very courageous thing to do. Kara Danvers: Thank you. And we need to get you a fork because I am not gonna let you embarrass yourself trying to use these chopsticks.
Supergirl: [seeing the trash monster that Oscar has evolved into] My god. You said he bonded with the trash, but this... J'onn J'onnz: He's picked up a Teallian along the way. Lex must have brought one to the DEO. It's a parasitic creature that forces even inanimate objects to adapt to survive. And it's impossible to remove once it's attached to a host. Supergirl: So now Oscar's protecting the garbage. Lena Luthor: [at the Tower] His Coluan energy core is spiking. If that detonates, the atomic blast is going to spread inland. Sentinel: Copy that. Dreamer and I will evacuate the civilians. Brainy, launch that drone, now.
William Dey: Andrea, you published my article. I thought you wouldn't do it unless I trashed Lex.
Andrea Rojas: Your article was good, William. It didn't need the LuthorCorp angle. Not to mention the photo you got of this giant trash robot. It's a real attention-grabber.
William Dey: It is?
Andrea Rojas: Yes. But I also realized something. These... . attacks on National City, we've been killing ourselves trying to cover them like every other news outlet. But the real story... is who's stopping them.
William Dey: [she shows him Lex's surveillance dossiers] Supergirl and her friends?
Andrea Rojas: Super Friends. Huh. I like that. Let's run with that.
William Dey: [confused] Run with what, exactly?
Andrea Rojas: Our future. CatCo made Supergirl. And they have enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship ever since. But like Supergirl, we need to think bigger. It's not just how these heroes save the day. It's why. What drives them to do what they do? I want a full profile on these heroes, and I want a lasting relationship with all of them. Track their every move, until we're the ones they call before they go fight a giant robot or a Phantom.
William Dey: Okay. But they're superheroes, and we're only human. How do we cover their every move?
Andrea Rojas: Well, you're the investigative journalist. You'll figure it out.
Acrata: [searching Lex's mansion] William's source was telling the truth. There's gotta be something here.
[finding surveillance dossiers on Supergirl, J'onn, and Alex]
Acrata: Jackpot.
S6.E9 ∙ Dream Weaver
J'onn J'onnz: [at game night with Kara and Alex] If I didn't know better, I'd say you guys were psychic.
Kelly Olsen: Well, we are starting to finish each other's...
Alex Danvers: Sandwiches.
Kelly Olsen: Cute.
J'onn J'onnz: Well, whatever it is, living together certainly suits you.
J'onn J'onnz: I've been monitoring the NCPD scanners about a series of truck robberies. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary until now. Supergirl: [seeing a big rig container is torn open] Was this a Metalomite? J'onn J'onnz: They can bend any metal just by using their minds. If there's one on the loose, we'll have to take care of it together. Supergirl: Yeah. [spotting a gooey substance] Supergirl: That's not from a Metalomite. [J'onn collects a sample] Supergirl: A residue that turns things invisible? J'onn J'onnz: It's an Obscuran. Supergirl: Since when do Obscurans and Metalomites work together? J'onn J'onnz: Maybe what they're stealing is enough to put away their differences. [collecting the truck's packing list] J'onn J'onnz: So far, they've stolen computer boards, motor oil, steel casing. Supergirl: And from this truck? J'onn J'onnz: Ammonium nitrate. Supergirl: They're building a bomb.
Joey Davis: There's something wrong with my brother.
Kelly Olsen: Why do you say that?
Joey Davis: Last time I saw him, he had dark circles under his eyes. We get them if we use our powers a lot. We get sick if we use them too much.
Kelly Olsen: You think your brother's using his powers in prison?
Joey Davis: For his job. I don't know what you call it, be he gets to go out to do it.
Kelly Olsen: He's in a work-release program.
Joey Davis: He told me not to worry, but I can't help it. He took care of me after our mom and dad died. He only robbed that store to get money for a place for us to live. He says we'll be together again when he gets out. But what if his job makes him really sick? Wh... what if he dies?
Kelly Olsen: I am gonna do all that I can to help you and Orlando. You know, a good friend of mine knows the warden at the prison. She might be able to help.
Joey Davis: I don't wanna get him in trouble.
Kelly Olsen: It's gonna be okay. I promise.
Kelly Olsen: You know, when something's bothering me, talking about it always seems to help.
[getting no response]
Kelly Olsen: It must be hard living here, with your brother Orlando away.
Joey Davis: What do you know about him?
Kelly Olsen: I know he's in prison. And by the look on your face, when I said his name, you must care about him an awful lot.
Joey Davis: You don't know how I feel.
Kelly Olsen: You could tell me.
[getting no response again]
Kelly Olsen: I have a big brother, too. His name is Jimmy. And when we were kids, he would do all kinds of crazy things. Like... uh, he would climb up on a roof and jump off of it. One time, he took our dad's car for a ride. My brother is the bravest person I know, and I still worry about him. Because that's what you do for people you love.
Andrea Rojas: What do the Super Friends do for fun? I mean, do they even have fun? I want you three to find out.
William Dey: Andrea, it's not like there's a Super Friends hotline we can call.
Andrea Rojas: Well, then do whatever you have to. Stalk them. Project a big "S" in the night sky. Jump off a bridge so one of them has to catch you. Then interview them on your way down. I don't care how you do it, just do it.
Kara Danvers: Well, I... I can't speak for Supergirl, but I'm sure she's too busy saving people with real emergencies to do a celebrity puff piece.
Nia Nal: And I heard that they don't even like giving interviews.
Andrea Rojas: Well, are you forgetting our exclusive with Dreamer? And how about your tete-a-tete with Supergirl during my press tour for Obsidian Platinum, hmm?
William Dey: I had assured her that our conversations were off the record.
Andrea Rojas: Well, then get her on the record. Every time we have a Super Friend interview, CatCo Media tracker skyrockets.
[as she talks, Nia accidentally dozes off]
Andrea Rojas: We're at number three. We need to be number one.
[noticing Nia snoring]
Andrea Rojas: Did she fall asleep?
Kara Danvers: [gently shaking her awake] Nia.
Nia Nal: Huh?
[regaining her bearings]
Nia Nal: Andrea, I am so sorry.
Andrea Rojas: Sleep on your own time, not mine. Go home. You're taking a mental health day.
[to William and Kara]
Andrea Rojas: Now, you two, you have 24 hours to get me an interview with a Super Friend. Ideally, Supergirl. Fail and you'll find yourself writing classified ads and obits.
William Dey: Back in London, I once dressed up as a pizza delivery guy to bluff my way into 10 Downing Street to interview the prime minister.
Kara Danvers: Did it work?
William Dey: No. All I got were a dozen pizzas with extra cheese.
J'onn J'onnz: [calling on her comms] Supergirl, I need your help.
Kara Danvers: [as quietly as she can] I'm on my way.
William Dey: On your way where?
Kara Danvers: [covering] To... go pound the pavement.
J'onn J'onnz: So, Kelly, how's the social work job going? Kelly Olsen: Oh, I love it. Uh, but it can be pretty intense. I actually have a new case tomorrow, with a ten-year-old alien orphan with EMP powers. His only family is a brother in prison. Kara Danvers: That is heartbreaking. Alex Danvers: Well, if anybody can help him, it's you, babe, 'cause empathy is your superpower. Kelly Olsen: Aw, that's really cute. Nia Nal: Okay, can you please be a little... just a little more adorkable? Alex Danvers: I don't think so.
Kara Danvers: And... go.
Kelly Olsen: Okay. She should be queen.
Alex Danvers: Uh, Meghan Markle.
Kelly Olsen: Yep. Um... Okay. Uh, pizza, moon, amore.
Alex Danvers: Dean Martin.
Kelly Olsen: Yes.
Kara Danvers: Easy.
Kelly Olsen: Um... typewriters?
Alex Danvers: Tom Hanks?
Kelly Olsen: Yes, babe! God, you're so good at this.
Kara Danvers: What in the world?
J'onn J'onnz: Cheating. This is cheating.
Miss Hochschild: Oh, thank goodness you're here. I've just been at my wit's end with him.
Kelly Olsen: I hear Joey's having behavioral issues. What's going on?
Miss Hochschild: Well, he's picking fights. He's disobeying me and my staff, misusing his powers. Not only is it unsettling for the other children, but I'm just worried someone might get hurt. Did his file mention that two days ago, he knocked out power to the entire block? You know, Joey's not usually like this. He's usually such a sweet, kind boy.
Kelly Olsen: I mean, can you think of anything that might be upsetting him?
Miss Hochschild: I blame his brother Orlando.
Kelly Olsen: In Van Krull Prison.
Miss Hochschild: Yeah.
Kelly Olsen: Joey gets monthly visitation with him?
Kelly Olsen: Mm-hmm. This all started after Joey last saw him. I mean, if you ask me, he's bad news. I think it would be best if the State just stopped the visits.
Kara Danvers: You okay?
Nia Nal: Yeah. It's just, um, with Brainy taking Zor-El back to Argo, I guess I haven't been sleeping that well.
J'onn J'onnz: Well, maybe Lena could team up with me when she gets here.
Kara Danvers: No, she's still back east, looking for information about her birth mother. I really hope whatever she finds brings her some peace.
Alex Danvers: Right? You know, she's really had a rough go with the Luthor side of the family.
J'onn J'onnz: That is putting it mildly.
Warden Wyatt Kote: I don't believe it.
Kara Danvers: I'm sorry, but there is corruption in the Second Chances program.
Warden Wyatt Kote: The idea that anyone would abuse the workers like that, it's unconscionable.
Kara Danvers: That is why we have to figure out who could have infiltrated the program.
Warden Wyatt Kote: And I'm telling you that that's impossible. I personally put strict safeguards in place.
Kara Danvers: Look, I know this is hard, but this is so much more than just a series of truck robberies. Whoever's orchestrating this is building a dirty bomb.
Warden Wyatt Kote: Where did you hear that?
Kara Danvers: Supergirl told me. That's why you needed to know the truth. I wanna give you the chance to go on the record.
Warden Wyatt Kote: You can't write this story. Without proof, they'll shut my program down. Don't let the actions of a small group of criminals ruin the good we're doing.
Kara Danvers: Warden, I...
Warden Wyatt Kote: Kara, I promise you that I will do a full internal investigation once the alien escapees have been captured, and once Officer Chapman is found safe.
Kara Danvers: I don't understand why you can't just see the truth.
Warden Wyatt Kote: [aggressively] You just need to drop this!
[calming down]
Warden Wyatt Kote: I'm sorry. This is just a very tense situation involving dangerous alien criminals. You can do a story after this all turns out to just be a misunderstanding.
Kelly Olsen: You sure this gonna work?
Kara Danvers: You do remember I'm Supergirl?
Kelly Olsen: [approaching a prison guard] Hi. Uh, Kara Danvers and Kelly Olsen to see Orlando Davis.
Office Pohl: Okay.
[Kara surreptitiously uses her heat vision on the guard's coffee mug, which spills out onto a report]
Office Pohl: Jeez. One moment.
[as she leaves, Kara speeds around to the computer, then speeds back]
Office Pohl: [returning with a paper towel to clean up the mess] Sorry. What was that name again?
Kara Danvers: Uh, you know what? Actually, we made a mistake. Uh, thanks, but we're gonna come back another time.
Office Pohl: Okay.
Kelly Olsen: [leaving] What's wrong?
Kara Danvers: Orlando is already on his way to his job.
Nxylgsptinz: Nia, you're back. Thank goodness. I'm sorry our conversation got interrupted by that vicious owl. We were just about to make a deal.
Nia Nal: Thanks. But no thanks.
Nxylgsptinz: I don't understand.
Nia Nal: Nxyly... I don't know you. But I do know that imps, on the whole, are not to be trusted.
Nxylgsptinz: How would you like to be judged by your species, Nia? Aren't you a hero on Earth?
Nxylgsptinz: Yes, but...
Nxylgsptinz: I can grant your dearest wish, Nia. And you can end this cycle of tormented dreams, and finally see your mum for 24 hours. Don't you want that?
Nia Nal: Of course I do.
Nxylgsptinz: Then let's help each other!
Owl: The wise understand by themselves, Nia. Fools follow the words of others.
Nxylgsptinz: Don't listen to that stupid owl.
Nia Nal: Owls will bring to light what is in the dark. They're symbols of truth.
Nxylgsptinz: Nonsense. That is a ferocious bird of prey who's looking at us like a pair of tiny little tasty sparrows. She's trying to divide and conquer us, Nia, so that she can devour us for breakfast.
Nia Nal: I don't think owls are that devious. My mother revered them.
Owl: Wisdom lies not in seeing things, but in seeing through them.
Nxylgsptinz: Shut up, you ghoul. Nia... I have been around the universe, and that creature is evil. You saw how she attacked me. Don't let her mess with your mind. Please, let's get us out of here and get you reunited with your mum.
Nia Nal: I don't know.
Nxylgsptinz: You can trust me.
[with a screech, the owl attacks her again]
Nxylgsptinz: Ugh! Leave us alone!
J'onn J'onnz: According to the manifest, that truck was carrying over 5,000 pounds of ammonium nitrate. Supergirl: That much explosive could level a 50-story building. Alex Danvers: Well, we can use the residue that we found to track the Obscuran energy signature and, hopefully, the bombmakers. [Kelly enters] Alex Danvers: Hey. Are you okay? Kelly Olsen: The alien orphan Joey that I was telling you about? Alex Danvers: Yeah. Kelly Olsen: I'm worried. The poor kid's been acting out because he believes his brother is overusing his EMP powers at his work-release program at the Van Kull Prison. Supergirl: You mean the Second Chances program? I did an article on that when it first started. Kelly Olsen: That's why I'm here. Joey says that if his brother Orlando uses his powers too much, he could die. Supergirl: When I interviewed the warden, the program seemed amazing. They contracted with a clothing manufacturer to give jobs to incarcerated workers. From what I saw, they were treated really well. Alex Danvers: So, if Orlando's making clothing, then why would he need to use his EMP powers? Is it because he's being forced to? Or maybe he's using them for some self-serving purpose? Kelly Olsen: Either way, something bad is happening to Orlando, and it's affecting Joey. I need to find out. Can you help me get in to talk to the warden? Supergirl: Yeah, of course. Can you guys handle the truck robberies? J'onn J'onnz: Sure. If we discover something, we'll call.
Warden Wyatt Kote: The whereabouts of the five alien workers are unknown at this time, but we believe that while they were making their escape, they kidnapped Van Kull officer Larry Chapman.
Supergirl: [watching on TV at the Tower] That officer held them at gunpoint.
Kelly Olsen: We need to find them.
Alex Danvers: Well, it's obvious someone has infiltrated the prison program and is using Orlando and the other workers for their alien powers.
J'onn J'onnz: Exactly. So, we have a Metalomite who can warp metal, a Toradine who creates force fields, an Obscuran who has cloaking abilities, and a Dynamorph who can unleash energy blasts.
Supergirl: And Orlando is a Zeltarian who can produce EMPs.
Kelly Olsen: I promised Joey I'd help, and all I did was put his brother in danger.
Supergirl: They were threatened. I should have been able to save them.
J'onn J'onnz: The only people to blame are those behind all this.
Alex Danvers: Well, whoever they are, if they're dead set on getting their hands on a dirty bomb, then they're bound to target other sources of uranium.
Supergirl: Well, we can't let that happen, or they'd have enough material to make 20 bombs.
J'onn J'onnz: Contaminate the whole city. We can start by following all five alien energy signatures.
Alex Danvers: Right now, there's no trace of 'em. I mean, they must be shielded somehow. I'll... I don't know, I'll look for ways around it.
Supergirl: While you do that, I'm gonna head back to the prison. Warden Kote needs to know the truth.
Nxylgsptinz: Don't be scared.
Nia Nal: Who are you? What do you want?
Nxylgsptinz: My name is Nxyly.
Nia Nal: Wait, I've seen you before. You were in my dreams.
Nxylgsptinz: Not exactly in them. I crashed them, and not on purpose. I'm stuck here. I'm so grateful I found you. I need your help. And you need mine.
Kara Danvers: Hi, warden. Thank you so much for seeing us. Warden Wyatt Kote: Always a pleasure to see CatCo's star reporter and her friend. What can I do for you today? Kelly Olsen: Uh, we're here about the prison's Second Chances program. Warden Wyatt Kote: There's nothing I enjoy talking about more. We're literally changing lives. Thanks in no small part to you, Ms. Danvers. Since your article came out, donors and corporate sponsors have been beating down our door. Kelly Olsen: That's great. Most people just see prison as a place to punish people. Kara Danvers: They see the crime and not the person. Warden Wyatt Kote: Not us. We respect our workers. We teach them new skills, which helps them re-enter society as valuable and productive members. Kara Danvers: Which is why I was worried when I heard from Kelly. Uh, she has a young client who has a brother in the program. There might be a problem. Kelly Olsen: Yeah, he's worried his brother is being injured by overusing his EMP powers on the job. Kara Danvers: We don't know if he's a victim or an instigator. Warden Wyatt Kote: I can't imagine a scenario where either one of those is true. Kara Danvers: So there have been no incidents involving EMP powers? Warden Wyatt Kote: All aliens are continually monitored on the work site, and if anyone had used their powers, I would know about it. What's the worker's name? Kara Danvers: Orlando Davis. Warden Wyatt Kote: Well, I promise you, I'll check into it. And if there's anything to the boy's concerns, I'll take care of it. Kelly Olsen: Could we see Orlando? I would love to tell Joey that we did. Warden Wyatt Kote: I'm sorry. All visits need to be requested two weeks in advance. In your next article, you could shed some light on all the bureaucratic red tape around here.
Kelly Olsen: Oh, there's Orlando. For someone having all of the opportunities the warden touted, he doesn't look very happy.
Kara Danvers: No, he doesn't. Good thing I can fly.
Supergirl: J'onn?
J'onn J'onnz: I tracked the Obscuran energy signature to this spot. Chances are the Metalomite is there, too.
Supergirl: And a Toradine and a Dynamorph. That van just pulled those incarcerated aliens from a work-release site. And one of them is the brother of the orphan Kelly was telling us about.
J'onn J'onnz: Why would they be here?
Orlando Davis: [Kara hears them with her super-hearing] It's crazy doing this in daylight.
Officer Chapman: It's what the boss wants. Anyone tries to stop us, you boys can stop them.
Orlando Davis: No. No, you can make us steal, but we don't hurt people.
Officer Chapman: You do as you're told, or the one getting hurt is you.
Supergirl: They're being forced to steal against their will.
J'onn J'onnz: [watching them break open another big rig container] They're building a dirty nuke.
Kelly Olsen: I should have run Joey's concerns about Orlando through the proper channels. I only made things worse for everyone.
Alex Danvers: It was because of you wanting to help Joey that we found out about Orlando and the others being exploited, which then led us to finding out about the bomb.
Kelly Olsen: The system is stacked against them, and I don't know why I thought I could do anything about it.
Alex Danvers: The Kelly Olsen that I know and that I love, she never gives up.
Kelly Olsen: When we rescued Kara from the Phantom Zone, do you remember when you asked me if I was sure if I wanted to go?
Alex Danvers: Yeah, I remember.
Kelly Olsen: I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to help. So, my fear vision, I was attacked by Phantom versions of you and the others. Telling me that I would never... be able to compete with everyone's powers and intellect. That I was weak. Maybe it was right.
Alex Danvers: I don't believe that.
Kelly Olsen: You have to say that, you're my girlfriend.
Alex Danvers: No, I don't. So... tell me how the fear vision ended.
Kelly Olsen: I, um... I realized that even if I couldn't fight your Phantom selves, maybe I could protect you instead. So I found a piece of shrapnel. It reminded me of Jimmy's Guardian shield.
Alex Danvers: Hmm.
Kelly Olsen: And I used it to get between all of you and the prime Phantom. And, yeah, it worked. I brought you back.
Alex Danvers: Well, of course you did. Because you are strong, and you are smart, and you are powerful. Hey, we all have doubts, but it's when you thought that you could protect me, you took a risk. And it's only when we take risks that we can really find out who we're meant to be. And Joey... is very lucky to have you in his corner, because you are a protector. And you'll always be there for him.
Nia Nal: What do you mean you crashed my dreams?
Nxylgsptinz: An evil man took my powers and banished me from my dimension. In my weakened state, I couldn't cross the barrier into your real world, and I got trapped here.
Nia Nal: Only Naltorians are supposed to be able to enter the dream realm in physical form.
Nxylgsptinz: Technically, not only Naltorians. I'm from the 5th Dimension.
Nia Nal: You're an imp.
Nxylgsptinz: An imp stripped of my powers. Well, mostly. I still have some small remnant of magic left, enough to sense you. It took me ages to find you, but I knew that you were my only chance of getting out of here.
Nia Nal: What makes you think I can help?
Nxylgsptinz: On occasion, Naltorian women have been known to manifest their dreams in the real world.
Nia Nal: That's nothing to mess with. It's dangerous to interfere with the laws of the universe.
Nxylgsptinz: I get it. But sometimes, you have to take a chance, Nia. I would never ask you to take a risk alone. If you help me, I will go to great lengths to help you.
Nia Nal: I don't know what you're talking about. I don't need any help.
Nxylgsptinz: I don't mean to pry, but I have seen your dreams, Nia. You miss your mother. You need to see her, and I know exactly how that feels. I desperately miss my brother and my father. I have to get home to see them. We can help each other, Nia. If you get me out of this dream realm, I will have enough power to bring your mother back to life.
Nia Nal: Bringing someone back from the dead, that's... a serious infraction of universal law. I know imps are powerful, but I didn't know they could do that.
Nxylgsptinz: We can. With some limits. I can only bring your mother back to life for exactly one day.
Nia Nal: Really?
Nxylgsptinz: In a snap. You and I have such similar needs, to be reunited with our families. It's destiny that we help each other. What do you say?
Alex Danvers: You were right, Kara. I searched all known Intergang hideouts. Picked up an energy signature.
J'onn J'onnz: They must be using it to conceal Orlando and the other aliens.
Supergirl: That's their van.
Nxylgsptinz: You came back.
Nia Nal: Do you really just want to go back to the 5th Dimension?
Nxylgsptinz: As soon as I get out of here and replenish my powers, I'll go straight home.
Nia Nal: And if I help you, we have a deal. And you bring my mom back for 24 hours.
Nxylgsptinz: Imps never break their deals. Are you in?
Nia Nal: [as the owl hoots, she hits it with a blast of energy] I'm in.
Warden Wyatt Kote: Kara Danvers, she came to see me again. It is only a matter of time before the truth comes out. Maybe you should bring those workers back and we can make up a story and go back to the way it was.
Officer Chapman: It's too late.
Warden Wyatt Kote: Nobody said anything about a dirty bomb.
Officer Chapman: It's what Mr. Mannheim wants. We're going after the uranium again tonight. When the job is done, you won't have to worry about the truth getting out. The alien workers'll be dead.
Miss Hochschild: I don't know how that security video ended up in my supervisor's inbox. It's obviously a fake. I mean, somebody must have hacked my computer. Joey Davis: Is she really gone for good? Kelly Olsen: Yes. You all deserve to be protected by someone who cares about you. And I have one more surprise for you. Joey Davis: [turning around] Orlando! Orlando Davis: [hugging him] Come here. Joey Davis: What are you doing here? Orlando Davis: The judge pardoned me, said it was unfair what they did to me and the others. Which means I'm out. I'm never going back.
Kelly Olsen: This community needs someone who is willing to fight for them, even when the system isn't listening.
Alex Danvers: Yeah.
Kelly Olsen: It's time to pick up where Jimmy left off. I wanna be the new Guardian.
Alex Danvers: I have something for you.
Kelly Olsen: What? Okay.
[Alex retrieves a box from the closet]
Kelly Olsen: What is this?
Alex Danvers: Okay. Open it.
[doing so, Kelly finds the Guardian helmet inside]
Alex Danvers: The moment I saw you use that shield during Crisis, I had a hunch that this might be coming. So I reached out to James. And he sent this for you. I don't think there is anyone better fit to be the next Guardian.
Kelly Olsen: I don't know what to say... except I love you.
Alex Danvers: Yeah, we'll see how you feel after we start your training.
Officer Chapman: Listen up. After tonight, your services will no longer be needed. I'll deactivate your power-dampening cuffs, and you'll be free.
Orlando Davis: You're just gonna let us go?
Officer Chapman: You have my word. Okay, time to move out.
J'onn J'onnz: [appearing with Supergirl] No one's going anywhere.
Supergirl: [after a brief skirmish, Chapman raises his gun at her] You heard the man.
Alex Danvers: Rough day?
Kelly Olsen: It definitely started that way.
[taking a glass of wine]
Kelly Olsen: Aw. Thank you.
Alex Danvers: Of course.
Kelly Olsen: But for the first time... in a long time... I felt completely exhilarated. I felt empowered. And today, I saw I made a real difference.
Alex Danvers: I told you, the Kelly Olsen that I love never gives up.
William Dey: Tonight, Van Kull prison warden Wyatt Kote and others were arrested in connection with an alleged plot to use aliens in the prison's work-release program to commit crimes for the notorious Intergang mob syndicate. Here with me to discuss it is Supergirl. Thank you for joining us. If these allegations are true, how could something like this happen?
Supergirl: Well, clearly, the system is broken when those in power are allowed to abuse that power entrusted to them. And I'm angry that criminals were allowed to infiltrate a worthwhile program like Second Chances, but I'm glad that it will continue with new oversight.
William Dey: And what do you think should be done with the alien workers?
Supergirl: They should be shown leniency.
Andrea Rojas: [muting the television] Now, that's the kind of reporting I'd like to see. Great job, William. Kara, you should take a page out of William's book. Okay. Everybody, back to work.
William Dey: [leaving] Just so you know, Supergirl came to me at the scene. It was dumb luck I was the one.
Kara Danvers: I'm glad you were there.
William Dey: Well, Andrea is happy.
Kara Danvers: Yeah, but she still doesn't get it. I mean, this is so much more than an interview with Supergirl. This is about telling the public the truth about issues that matter.
William Dey: Well, we shined a light on what was happening at the prison, we exposed the abuse, and we stopped an Intergang crime spree.
Kara Danvers: Well, what about the abuse that's happening in other places?
William Dey: We will root them out and report on them, too.
Kara Danvers: When? In between our stories about the Super Friends' favorite hobbies?
William Dey: Okay, don't hate me for saying this, but I think Andrea has a point. When Supergirl speaks, people listen. If an interview with her could make people hear the message... I'm all for it.
Kelly Olsen: What are you doing? Miss Hochschild: I'm suppressing his powers. Kelly Olsen: He's in pain. Miss Hochschild: No, he is fine. What on earth are you doing here? Kelly Olsen: I came to check on Joey, and I am glad I did. He is obviously terrified about his brother, and this is how you treat him? Miss Hochschild: You may not agree with my methods, but it is my job to keep this place in order, and to teach those kids that actions have consequences. Kelly Olsen: I wonder how your bosses would feel about your teaching methods if they ever saw the security videos. Miss Hochschild: Do you think anyone has time to look at what goes on in here? Kelly Olsen: If you're not gonna protect these children... I will. Miss Hochschild: Listen, Ms. Olsen. I have been working in this system longer than you've been alive. So, go ahead. I wish you all the best.
Kara Danvers: So, from what I see, there is no way the warden could afford a luxury beach house, luxury cars, and first-class travel on his prison salary. William Dey: No, but he could by having a secret offshore account in the Caymans. My buddy in the CIA just sent me these. Kara Danvers: [giving the documents a glance] I mean, he's been depositing large sums of money on a regular basis. Well, I guess what they say is true; follow the money. William Dey: I'm sorry, Kara. When you wrote your article on the work-release program, I remember how highly you thought of him and what he was trying to accomplish. Kara Danvers: Yeah, well, I was a fool for believing in him. William Dey: It's not your fault he's corrupt. Power can bring out the best in some people, and the worst in others. Look, there's very little oversight for private, for-profit prisons. I'm sure that made it easier for the warden to become vulnerable to outside influences. The question is, who's doing the influencing? Kara Danvers: The prison contracted Summerlin Industries for the work-release program. I traced it through two dozen different subsidiaries and tax ID numbers. William Dey: Yeah, no doubt shell companies. Kara Danvers: Mmm. The trail dead-ends with an LLC registered in Panama under the name Cypress Holdings. William Dey: I know that name. [sitting down at his laptop] William Dey: Yes. I was looking into Cypress Holdings while you were away with Cat Grant. I had good reason to suspect it had ties to Mob boss Bruno Mannheim's Intergang, but never could prove a direct link. Kara Danvers: That's it. Cypress Holdings is a front for Intergang. William, you're brilliant. I gotta go. Thank you.
Orlando Davis: You want to take us back... to explain, to make it all okay? You don't get it. The system doesn't care. It never has and it never will.
Supergirl: You're right. I don't know what will happen. But I do know that if you decide to go on the run... that system will never stop hunting you. You will never know a moment's peace, and neither will Joey.
Orlando Davis: What do you know about my brother?
Supergirl: That you have shared hardships, that you love and need each other.
Orlando Davis: I begged Social Services for help... but they didn't listen. And who's gonna rent a place to a guy making minimum wage? So I tried to rob a store. When you're desperate, you'll do anything. In prison, I believed what they said... that the work-release program would be the answer to Joey and me being together again. It turned out to be another lie. Face it, okay? No one wants to help people like me. People like them.
Supergirl: I'm an alien on this planet, too. I've seen how hard life can be for the people that the system isn't designed for, how that system can fail those less fortunate. But I promise you, if you come with me, I will do everything in my power to make sure your voices are heard. Please.
Orlando Davis: Please... don't let us down.
Supergirl: I won't.
Esme: [after Miss Hochschild is arrested] You did all of this, didn't you?
Kelly Olsen: Sorry, Esme, I, um... I don't know what you're talking about.
Esme: Don't worry, I'll keep your secret. This house needed a guardian angel. And now, we have you.
William Dey: What are you working on?
Kara Danvers: I'm trying to find out as much as I can about Warden Kote at Van Kull Prison. Hey, your friend doesn't still work for the CIA, do they?
William Dey: Yeah. Why? You looking for a deep dive on the warden?
Kara Danvers: Would you mind asking?
William Dey: Sure. Happy to help.
Andrea Rojas: [approaching] Oh, good. Then help me understand this. I gave you two an assignment. Get me an interview with one of the Super Friends. Now, two of them were at the same place at the same time, and where were you? Not there.
William Dey: Andrea, we can actually explain...
Andrea Rojas: No, no, no. I don't want to hear your excuses. Not only did you miss a golden opportunity to get me what I want, but CatCo was scooped by every other news outlet. I can't bring myself to look at our media tracker ratings after this.
Kara Danvers: Who cares about the ratings?
Andrea Rojas: What?
Kara Danvers: I... uh... you keep saying you want CatCo to be *the* most trusted source of news in National City.
Andrea Rojas: Yes. Of course I do. Our readers need hard-hitting and truthful reporting now more than ever.
Kara Danvers: Then let us do our job, instead of making us chase the Super Friends around. They aren't the story.
Andrea Rojas: For any of us to do our job, CatCo needs eyeballs, and the Super Friends can get them for us. The more we have, the better our ratings, the better our bottom line. And that's the reality. I suggest you remember that. Now, back to work.
Kelly Olsen: The children wear power-dampening cuffs?
Miss Hochschild: Oh, that's a necessary precaution. I mean, with ten alien children under my care, their abilities have to be controlled. When Joey gets angry, he can overpower his.
Miss Hochschild: Girls, I've told you a thousand times. No running in the house.
Esme: Marta took my bread roll. According to the rules, each child is expected to respect the personal property of their housemates. It was mine. This is a matter of justice.
S6.E10 ∙ Still I Rise Young Maeve: What's that in your hand? Nia Nal: [holding a glowing yellow ball] I don't know. Young Maeve: It's beautiful. Can I have it? Pretty please? If you give me the light, I'll love you forever. [as she reaches out to touch it, she flinches and recoils in pain] Young Maeve: It hurts. Nia Nal: I'm sorry. Young Maeve: The light, turn it off! Nia Nal: I-I'm trying. I... I-I-I don't know how! [as the light overcomes her, Maeve turns into a raven] Nia Nal: [waking from her dream] Maeve. The ravens are Maeve. You were right. I was afraid. I didn't wanna face them because I can't face Maeve. I never meant to hurt her. Isabel Nal: I know, my love. Nia Nal: All she ever wanted were the powers. Deep down, I knew they were mine. So I ran. I ran to become a reporter. I ran so my light wouldn't burn her. And I just kept running. Even now, I'm running. Because if I own these powers, it just means I'm gonna hurt her more. Isabel Nal: My darling girl, your authentic self is the greatest gift you give to the world. Nia Nal: Hiding my light hurt me. And never helped anyone. I still lost her.
Supergirl: Nxyly?
Nxylgsptinz: Miss me? Be honest.
[as Kara prepares to fire her heat vision, Nxyly snaps, and Kara's legs are trapped in ice]
Nxylgsptinz: Oh, look at that. You're powerless now. I know we didn't end things on a chipper note when you left me to die in the Phantom Zone. But I wanted to thank you. You see, when I got to Earth, my powers were... nil, nothing. Nada. I had to use every resource, every ounce of my ingenuity to build something that would restore me. But, you know, it just wasn't quite enough. Until you came around. And you gave it the boost it needed.
Supergirl: My heat vision didn't destroy your weapon, it powered it. I gave you your powers back?
Nxylgsptinz: Mm-hmm.
Supergirl: [into her comms] Sentinel, Martian Manhunter, I need backup now.
Nxylgsptinz: [looking around with a gasp] Uh-oh. You're all alone. Utterly powerless. I felt that, time and time again. All those years in the Phantom Zone, there was only one thought that kept me going. Do you wanna know what it was? That one day, I would go back to my home, to my father, and I would kill him. I would stick him with a spit and roast him like the pig that he is. A violent thought, I know. But he betrayed me. And so did you.
Supergirl: You gave me no choice.
Nxylgsptinz: We were partners, friends. And yet you destroyed my last hope right before my very eyes. I never thought I would recover. But as I struggled to keep myself alive, a new thought kept me going. That one day, you would know the pain that I felt. You would watch as your greatest hope crumbled before your very eyes. And unlike you, I'm a woman of my word. So... let's get on with it, shall we?
[she snaps, and the Ormfell building begins to crumble and collapse]
Supergirl: No! No! No!
Nxylgsptinz: Struggle all you want, Supergirl. It won't work. You're bound by magic now. And only magic can beat magic.
Supergirl: [running solutions through her head] Mr. Mxyzptlk!
[Mxy appears in a flash of blue light]
Nia Nal: All right, Nyxly. I'm coming for you.
Supergirl: I remember my training days. Alex made me train blindfolded under kryptonite emitters.
Kelly Olsen: Oh.
Supergirl: And if that wasn't bad enough, then she made me study the tapes.
Alex Danvers: Yes.
Supergirl: It was not pretty.
Mitch: There she is. My main attraction.
Nxylgsptinz: Let me out of here. Now.
Mitch: Sorry, no can do. It's not every day you run into a Fifth Dimensional imp, let alone expertly trap one. No, I got big plans for you and me. See, with you as my leading lady, there's no way Naxim can resist starting up the menagerie again.
Nxylgsptinz: Oh. Uh... I'm sorry to have to tell you this, but... I have no powers. I was stripped of them and banished here, to walk the Earth a mere mortal. It's pathetic, really. I mean, who wants to see a powerless imp? I'm afraid I'm useless to you.
Mitch: Well, Naxim isn't gonna wanna team up with me now.
[opening her cell]
Mitch: You're free to go. I'm sure you'll find the exit.
[looking for the exit, Nxyly comes across newspaper articles about Supergirl]
Nxylgsptinz: You know, I might not be a worthy headliner in my current state, but perhaps I can help you get someone better. Someone like... Supergirl. Do you think she'd help bring your Naxim back?
Supergirl: I heard from Joey's caseworker that you lost your housing. I'm sorry.
Orlando Davis: Same old story. As soon as things start to get better, the world just knocks you right back down. You think I'd be used to it by now.
Supergirl: Can you tell me what happened?
Orlando Davis: Joey and I were supposed to move into this building, the Ormfell. It was part of a program that offered affordable housing for people like me. People who were recently incarcerated. But now, some tech company is buying it instead, so... back to crashing on a friend's couch. The same friend that landed me in prison in the first place.
Supergirl: I'm sorry. That's so horrible. Can I help you find an apartment or...
Orlando Davis: Wish it was that simple. I can't afford a place here until I get a decent job. And I can't get a decent job until I have a place to live, and I can't get Joey out of that group home until I have both. I was really counting on that housing program. A lot of people were, and City Council just took it away without a thought. Look, I appreciate everything you've done, Supergirl, but... this is how it always goes. Things get better until they get worse.
Supergirl: Orlando. I told you I'd have your back, and I meant it.
William Dey: I've been experimenting with almond flour alternatives, and I need an honest palate.
Kara Danvers: Oh, you know I am always down for a taste test, but I'm kind of snowed under right now.
William Dey: Okay.
[glancing at the files she's carrying]
William Dey: "Affordable housing suffers funding cuts", "housing statistics for the Heights." What is all this?
Kara Danvers: Our next cover story with Supergirl.
Kara Danvers: You've heard what's going on in the Heights with the Ormfell building, yeah?
William Dey: Yeah. Councilwoman Jean Rankin was able to negotiate a bid for Orquoia, the largest cloud computing company in the world. They want to use the Ormfell as their new HQ. Why?
Kara Danvers: [taking another file from a co-worker] Thank you. Well, did you know that before the bid was negotiated, the Ormfell was actually set aside for low-income housing with a percentage of the space dedicated to, uh, recently unincarcerated?
William Dey: Well, I'd heard rumors the bid was pushing out the earmark, but people in the Heights seem ecstatic at the prospect of this company. So much so, I guess the council is holding the vote at the Ormfell.
Kara Danvers: Yeah, the community's only ecstatic because they don't know the other side of the story. Especially when it comes to how housing stability and recidivism are related. Plus, a lack of permanent address could make it difficult for people to get jobs, and-and make them more at risk for parole violations. I mean, the ramifications are endless.
[taking a bite of his bread sample]
Kara Danvers: God, that's good!
Nia Nal: [in the dream realm] The cage, what does... what does it mean? Isabel Nal: You tell me. Nia Nal: [a flock of ravens fly at her] No! I have to get out of here. Isabel Nal: [stopping her] You have to fight the impulse to run, Nia. You must never exit a dream out of fear. Nia Nal: I'm not afraid. I just... I just saw enough of the dream to decode Nxyly's plan. The ravens are just a distraction. Isabel Nal: There are no distractions in the dream realm. Everything has meaning. What do the ravens mean? Nia Nal: I don't know! Isabel Nal: You do. Quiet the voices in your mind. Quiet the fear. Nia Nal: Ravens mean misfortune... wisdom... Isabel Nal: Connect to the interplay between your deepest self and the universe. What do the ravens mean to you? Nia Nal: [looking around as the sounds of the ravens disappear] That's... that's my old dollhouse. [finding herself inside] Nia Nal: This dream... I've been here before. Young Maeve: [coming in] Nia? Nia Nal: Maeve.
Supergirl: That's even worse than I thought. I cannot believe I let you talk me into doing that.
Brainiac-5: Nonsense. That PSA is pitch-perfect. I mean, sure, your hair looks a little weird, but no one's gonna notice that.
Supergirl: Okay.
Brainiac-5: Look, you said you wanted to use our role in the media to bring attention to important issues.
Supergirl: Yes, I meant weightier issues, like mental health or the welfare system.
Brainiac-5: Healthy eating? That's important. I mean, you must have heard how I struggled with that. It was gross.
Supergirl: Brainy, I'm... I'm sorry, but we... I cannot let this go live.
Brainiac-5: CatCo posted it 20 minutes ago.
Supergirl: What? You... you sent it to Andrea without asking me?
Brainiac-5: I asked you, didn't I?
Supergirl: No! No, you didn't... whatever. It's fine. It's fine. We can have Andrea pull it before too many people see it.
Brainiac-5: It's already garnered 800,000 views.
Supergirl: 800...
Brainiac-5: You were right. When we spotlight an issue, the populace really listens.
Supergirl: [holding her chest] My heart is beating so fast.
Mitch: You wanna go after Supergirl?
Nxylgsptinz: Mm-hmm.
Mitch: And how are you gonna do that? You've got no powers.
Nxylgsptinz: Powers aren't everything. An effective trap requires know-how and ingenuity, and I have those in spades. We'd just need a little help constructing said trap. An expert engineer or...
Mitch: Well, I could capture an engineer.
Nxylgsptinz: Oh?
Mitch: Wait. Why are you doing this for me?
Nxylgsptinz: You were just very kind to me when you didn't need to be. This is my way of saying thank you. So, do we have a deal?
Mitch: Okay.
Nxylgsptinz: Okay. Let's go find our third wheel, then, shall we?
Supergirl: What's Mitch been up to since he was released?
Alex Danvers: Well, there's no known address on file. I mean, it looks like he's been in and out of county jail, just a few petty thefts, one B&E.
J'onn J'onnz: Sounds like small-time crime wasn't paying him enough money, so he sparked up the menagerie again. Hence the kidnapping.
Brainiac-5: I tried tracing their ship. Either it left with Naxim, or Mitch is using a cloaking device.
Supergirl: God, another dead end? Feels like we just put this guy away and now we have to do it again. What are the odds of that?
Brainiac-5: Based on Mitch's history of non-violent offenses, his destitution, lack of support system and welfare available to him, and his overall lack of aptitude, two in five.
[seeing she meant the question rhetorically]
Brainiac-5: Recidivism is nothing if not statistically reliable.
Supergirl: That's why the Ormfell vote tomorrow is so important. I need to figure out how to sway that vote stat. Maybe if I speak directly to Councilwoman Rankin, I can convince her not to hand the building over to Orquoia. You guys keep looking for Mitch and Dr. Raab. Let me know if you find anything.
Alex Danvers: [training with Kelly] Your turn. Get me on the ground.
[grappling, she takes Kelly down, then helps her back to her feet]
Alex Danvers: Come on. Get me on the ground.
[grappling again, she puts Kelly in a headlock]
Alex Danvers: Come on. You got this.
[breaking free, Kelly takes her down]
Alex Danvers: How did you do that?
Kelly Olsen: Doesn't matter. It's not the move you showed me.
Alex Danvers: Yeah, but it worked better, anyway.
Nia Nal: I brought you out of the dream world just like I promised. So where...
Nxylgsptinz: Oh, relax, Naltorian. I haven't forgotten our deal. You will have your mother back for one day as promised, but this will sap the last of my power. Hmm. Best get it over with so I can be about my business.
Nia Nal: What business? I thought you said you were going straight home.
Nxylgsptinz: Oh. Nearly forgot. There is one more stipulation. As long as Mummy is here, you'll be trapped inside a magical realm and no messages can come in or go out.
Nia Nal: No, my friends will worry.
Nxylgsptinz: Hmm, doubtful. But if anyone does, my magic will redirect their thoughts to more worthwhile concerns.
Nia Nal: Wait...
Nxylgsptinz: [as she snaps, a bright flash blinds both of them] Bollocks!
Nia Nal: Where's my mother?
Nxylgsptinz: You know, a simple "thank you" would suffice.
Nia Nal: [as Nxyly snaps again, she disappears] Wait!
William Dey: All of this is terrible, but what does that have to do with Supergirl? Kara Danvers: Well, City Council is voting on the Orquoia deal tomorrow morning, and Supergirl wants to change their minds. William Dey: That might be a tall order. My source at city hall said Rankin spent years putting this deal together. I doubt she'd fold. Kara Danvers: Well, she might, if her constituents can pressure her to see things differently. Supergirl thinks that an interview from her and a few educational articles from us could get people in the Heights to see the benefits of affordable housing and convince City Council to restore the Ormfell building to its original status. Andrea Rojas: [having entered as she talked] Ten out of ten for enthusiasm, dear Kara. But as for entertainment value, this strategy is DOA. Look, I hear the import on Supergirl's cause, but the vote's tomorrow. If she wants to sway the council's opinion, she needs the public engrossed and engaged, like, yesterday. And a few statistics and a colorful pie chart might not get the blood pumping. I've got three words for you: social media takeover. Supergirl can use CatCo's account to do a Q&A. We'll stream it live on the website, let our readers chime in with questions and comments in real time. Kara Danvers: Yeah, I-I don't know if that's her style, though. Andrea Rojas: Oh, dare I remind Supergirl that we are living in a technological age where hashtags are battle cries, and the fuse of a revolution can be lit by just one tweet. This takeover can circulate her cause around the world in a millisecond. I mean, just look how fast the PSA went viral. Kara Danvers: I mean, about that PSA... Andrea Rojas: My point exactly. Have Supergirl do the takeover. She can thank me later.
Supergirl: I have searched every corner of the city and I still can't find them. Do we have an ID on the victim?
J'onn J'onnz: His name is Dr. Desmond Raab. Originally from the planet Edifor, a race of aliens known for their building capabilities and technological advances. He moved to Earth two years ago with his family.
Supergirl: Huh. What about the kidnapper?
Brainiac-5: Naxim Tork and his sidekick, Mitch. Though thanks to image inducers, Mitch is looking less blue these days. They used to run a cosmic menagerie.
Supergirl: That's right. He tried to kidnap me in high school, make me a part of his sideshow. But I-I only saw Mitch. No Naxim.
J'onn J'onnz: According to the files, Naxim fled Earth sometime last year.
Alex Danvers: How? I thought the DEO put those two away years ago.
J'onn J'onnz: We did. Naxim and Mitch were released by Lex sometime before the DEO was destroyed.
Supergirl: Hi.
Brainiac-5: Hello.
Supergirl, Brainiac-5: We're your friendly neighborhood Super Friends.
Supergirl: Wanna know how us superheroes stay strong and sharp?
Brainiac-5: We eat our greens.
[pulling a cloth off a tray of healthy vegetables]
Brainiac-5: You see, kids, I used to eat a lot of donuts. Mmm! Good, correct? Incorrect. I could barely keep up my strength to fight crime. But now, I have 86% more energy than I used to because I eat my greens.
Supergirl: And you would know all about being green, wouldn't you, Brainiac-5?
Nia Nal: I know it was a dangerous deal to make. And I know that she wasn't to be trusted and that bringing back the dead probably wasn't the best idea, but I sensed that she would keep her end of the bargain, and she did. She brought you back to me. I need you, Mom. You left so suddenly, and I don't have any training. Isabel Nal: I never left you, Nia. I was with you, always. You just haven't heeded my signs. Why did you send my owl away? Nia Nal: That was you. I thought it might be, but I wasn't... sure. See, this is my problem! I have been trying so hard to be a hero and to make you proud, but I just, I can't interpret my powers. Everything's muddy, and... and I just, I'm guessing blindly. I knew it was wrong to let Nxyly out, but I just, I figured that once we were together, if she caused a problem, we could fix it. And we will, right? Isabel Nal: Sweetheart... you've unleashed a force of hell on Earth. Nia Nal: Then we have to stop her.
Supergirl: [interrupting an abduction] Let him go.
[recognizing Mitch]
Supergirl: Wait, don't I know you?
Mitch: Interesting story.
[he and his captive disappear]
Nia Nal: There has to be some way out of here. Isabel Nal: Not today. You made the bargain, Nia. You called me back. Let's get to work.
Kelly Olsen: [receiving a text from work] That was Joey's group home. Apparently, he just got some news from Orlando. The apartment fell through.
Supergirl: What? I thought they were supposed to move in next month. What happened?
Kelly Olsen: I don't know. But I need to be there for Joey. I promised him I'd have his back.
Supergirl: Yeah, I made the same promise to Orlando. I'd better find him.
Nia Nal: I knew that if I could just see you, I would gain the knowledge that's been eluding me. Isabel Nal: Yes, you've gained the knowledge you seek. But at what price? Nia Nal: Whatever it is, I'll fix it. Isabel Nal: There's an ancient story... about a woman who slandered her friend. The woman went to her rabbi, full of remorse. The rabbi told her to cut up a feather pillow and to scatter the feathers into the wind. He then instructed her to go out and collect every single feather. She cried, "That was impossible!" And the rabbi replied, "No more impossible than to completely undo the wrongs of your actions." You made a dark bargain, Nia. You unleashed Nxyly on this world. And the actions she will inflict will be like those feathers. Nia Nal: So what should I do? Isabel Nal: This is not about doing, Nia. Just like your dreams, the ravens, your sister, you cannot run away from this. You must have the courage to sit with the pain, to take in the gravity of what you've done. Nia Nal: I'm so sorry. Isabel Nal: I know. [her hand glows blue] Isabel Nal: Our time is almost up. Nia Nal: No, I still need you. What about Nxyly? How am I supposed to stop her? Isabel Nal: The times ahead will be the most trying yet. But you can face them. Trust your dreams, even if they frighten you. Sit with your discomfort, just as you have sat with your grief today. If you are willing to face them, your dreams will give you everything you need. Nia Nal: I love you. Isabel Nal: I love you and I believe in you.
Councilwoman Rankin: Supergirl, what a pleasant surprise. By the way, my daughter loves your PSAs.
Supergirl: Oh.
Councilwoman Rankin: She gets a kick out of that funny little green man.
Supergirl: Just trying to make a positive impact on my community, which actually brings me to the purpose of my visit. Please consider voting no on the Orquoia deal.
Councilwoman Rankin: Why in high heavens would I do that?
Supergirl: Reverting the Ormfell back to its original purpose could give the recently unincarcerated people living there the support they need to get their lives back on track. Housing projects like this also benefit the community by reducing eviction rates...
Councilwoman Rankin: That's exactly what I'm trying to do with Orquoia. Improve the community and the lives of everyone that lives there. A deal like this could inject the Heights with new money, growth, opportunity.
Supergirl: That's exactly what affordable housing could do. Instead of investing in a corporation, you'd be investing in the people to create that change.
Councilwoman Rankin: Do you know how many people are Orquoia employees? They add billions to the GDP each year. A business of this magnitude would increase property values in the Heights, bring better schools to the area, improve infrastructure...
Supergirl: You're talking about gentrification, which prices out everyone who currently lives in the Heights.
Councilwoman Rankin: I am talking about progress. I've spent years putting this deal together, and when it closes, it will be the largest community investment in the history of National City. You want me to sacrifice all that so a bunch of criminals can have a roof over their heads? Stick to leafy greens, Supergirl. Leave the politicking to me.
Mitch: I thought our little friend was building a trap for Supergirl. That cube looks too small to snatch a mouse. Nxylgsptinz: That device might not look like much, but trust me, it's our Trojan horse.
Brainiac-5: Naxim Tork's ship just appeared on our radar.
Alex Danvers: It's go time.
Kelly Olsen: Nothing is going right today.
Supergirl: Hey, I-I know you're frustrated about your training, but don't you think you're being a little hard on yourself?
Kelly Olsen: You, Nia, Brainy, J'onn, you have powers. Alex has her gauntlet and her combat skills. How am I gonna fight beside all of you when I can't even master one move?
Supergirl: What are you talking about? I saw you take down Alex. That was awesome.
Kelly Olsen: Yeah, but I couldn't get the move she was showing me.
Supergirl: Who cares? The way you used her momentum against her was efficient and brilliant. You just have to... shift your perspective so that you see how capable we already know you are.
Supergirl: [Kelly receives a text] Is it Joey?
Kelly Olsen: No. I, um... I set an alert for your healthy eating PSA. Oh, wow, you are already at 5 million views.
Supergirl: Oh, my God.
Kelly Olsen: Congrats.
Supergirl: [groaning and then laughing] You know what? Good for Brainy. He found something that resonated with people. Meanwhile, I can't get anyone to see how important the Ormfell would be to someone like Orlando. Maybe I should publish the recidivism statistics.
Kelly Olsen: I don't think it was the healthy eating statistics that resonated with people. It was Brainy's personal story. Okay, um... when you talk down a bad guy, you don't rattle off facts and figures. You share your personal experiences. And that's what inspires people to do the right thing.
Supergirl: Yeah, you're right. But my voice is not the one that's important right now. So maybe I step aside and use my platform to amplify others' voices.
Kelly Olsen: Now, that will resonate with people.
Councilwoman Rankin: National City wants this deal. And if you couldn't tell from your little social media stunt, they don't want to hear from you.
Supergirl: You're right. They don't need to hear from me anymore. But you should hear from the people you're planning to displace.
Orlando Davis: People like me. Councilwoman, you don't know me. But I'm one of your constituents. My name is Orlando Davis. I spent the last two years at Van Kull Prison, and was one of the people counting on housing in the Ormfell. I've lived in National City my entire life with my little brother Joey. We lost our parents when I was 14. I quit school to take care of my brother. But there isn't a big market out there for dropouts, so the bills piled up. I made a stupid mistake and I've been paying the price ever since. But I'm not the only one who's paid it. See, I remember what it felt like to go to bed at night with my family nearby. To feel safe. To feel loved. But Joey doesn't. He's been in and out of the system his entire life, and I am so scared that he's gonna make the same mistakes that I have and I can't even be there to help him. Because what he needs is a home. He is not the only one. So I'm here today to ask you one thing: see us. All the people hoping to live in this building, when you're deciding whether to vote for this deal... you're voting on our lives, on our families. On my chance to give my brother some hope. So, please... see us.
Supergirl: Looks like I'm not the only one working out my aggression. Mind if I join?
Kelly Olsen: Be my guest.
Supergirl: Any sign of Dr. Raab or Mitch?
Kelly Olsen: No, uh, but everyone's out searching the city, so we should hear something soon.
Supergirl: [working out with a training device, she punches it across the room] Rankin doesn't care about anything but her own ambition. I even talked to two other city council members to try to get them to see my way, but it was... it was useless. Looks like the Ormfell is going to Orquoia anyway.
Mitch: So, I put the device where you said.
[J'onn phases in with Alex and Brainy]
Mitch: And...
Dr. Desmond Raab: [Brainy opens his cell] We need to hurry.
Nxylgsptinz: Help. Hello? Help me.
J'onn J'onnz: [opening her cell] Don't worry. You're safe now.
Nxylgsptinz: None of us are safe. That man was creating some kind of weapon.
Brainiac-5: It's a cryo-nuclear bomb. Strong enough to encapsulate a Kryptonian in ice forever.
J'onn J'onnz: Supergirl.
Brainiac-5: [Supergirl helps evacuate the Ormfell building] The cryo-nuke is in the basement of the building.
William Dey: It's a freeze bomb?
Brainiac-5: If its core gets to -400 degrees Fahrenheit, a chain reaction will occur, instantly freezing anything within a one-mile radius.
J'onn J'onnz: [to Kara] If the chain reaction is triggered, it could trap even you. I'm coming with you.
Sentinel: We'll get everyone else to safety.
Councilwoman Rankin: After much deliberation, the council has decided... to rezone the Ormfell for affordable housing, effective immediately. Supergirl: [polite applause] You did this. Orlando Davis: Joey's not gonna believe it. Supergirl: Hey, Councilwoman. You did the right thing. Thank you. Councilwoman Rankin: That little speech may have swayed the rest of the council, but not me. Now the Heights will be left to the criminals. I hope you're happy. Supergirl: The formerly incarcerated are members of the community, too, and your council agrees, they deserve a second chance.
J'onn J'onnz: The temperature's dropping too fast. Supergirl: It's encased in lead. I can't see a way to defuse it. The building will collapse if you don't calm the quaking. I have to destroy the bomb. J'onn J'onnz: This whole place could explode. Supergirl: It'll explode if I do nothing. [J'onn uses his powers to brace a concrete column] Supergirl: Here goes nothing. [she fires her heat vision]
Brainiac-5: This is as far as we can go. Orlando Davis: I knew I was pushing hard to get into this building, but, man, what I wouldn't give for a ride out. Brainiac-5: [summoning the Legion cruiser] How's this for a ride out? Everyone, on the ship. Come on. Nobody touch my chair!
Alex Danvers: Maybe you should have let her get taken out. Kelly Olsen: While Rankin may literally be the worst person ever, saving her made me realize that being a great superhero isn't about mastering a single move. It's about adapting. That's why I'm gonna make a kick-ass Guardian. Alex Danvers: Damn right it is.
Brainiac-5: I must admit, it was worthwhile to use our platform for more than just promoting healthy eating. Orlando really made a difference today. Why the burdened look?
Supergirl: I was thinking about Mitch, actually. How he went back to a life of crime after all these years. People like him slip through the cracks every day because the system isn't designed to help them. Don't get me wrong; I am so happy Orlando won this one today. But I can't help but think that's all this is; it's one.
Brainiac-5: The fight for systemic change often feels never-ending. All we can do is keep showing up. Keep sharing our platform. I can't promise you it'll ever get easier. But I can promise this: I will be beside you. Every step of the way.
J'onn J'onnz: Sorry to interrupt. We picked up an energy signature coming from the Ormfell.
Brainiac-5: That's strange. The energy from the cryo-nuke should have dissipated by now.
Supergirl: It could be residual from my heat vision. I'll check it out on my way home.
Sentinel: [using a flamethrower on her gauntlet to try and melt a sheet of ice] Damn it.
Brainiac-5: The ice is too thick to penetrate.
Councilwoman Rankin: There's a fire escape on the other side of the building.
S6.E11 ∙ Mxy in the Middle Brainiac-5: Sprock! The nano-plating's too thin. This lock needs to be strong enough to withstand anything Nxyly might attempt. Nia Nal: I mean, I can try dream energy. Mr. Mxyzptlk: [popping up] And I can assist! Brainiac-5: Uh, in what manner, exactly? Mr. Mxyzptlk: Uh, b... I-I-I could, um... I could, um... try to stabilize some of the particle. Do I have permission to Patrick Swayze-in-"Ghost" you? Nia Nal: [a little grossed out] No! Brainiac-5: No. Look, Mxy, if you really want to help, maybe sort wire. Or... Nia Nal: Organize the science lab. Brainiac-5: Organize the science lab. I don't know. Just stay out of our way, okay? Mr. Mxyzptlk: Sort, organize, yes. J'onn J'onnz: [calling on the intercom] Brainy, Dreamer, Supergirl is at the Fortress, where her scanner has just picked up a spike in Fifth-Dimensional energy downtown. Nia Nal: On it. Brainiac-5: [Mxy moves to follow them] We've got this.
Supergirl: Ever since you told us what happened to Nxyly... she is troubled, but she has also been wrongly persecuted.
J'onn J'onnz: She is still dangerous.
Supergirl: Only with magical powers. So if we take those away from her, I can try to get her to see that revenge is never the answer. We just need a way to power this device.
Alex Danvers: Didn't Mon-El use something magical against you when he fought you for Kara's hand?
Supergirl: Yes, that's right. That amulet. Except you destroyed it.
Mr. Mxyzptlk: I actually hid it in a place that nobody would ever find it. In a cave in the jungle in Corto Maltese. Although that cave was being used by a guerilla warlord as his base the last time I checked.
Supergirl: That's where I'm going. We can save you and Nxyly. We can save everyone.
Andrea Rojas: How's Newfoundland?
Lena Luthor: Full of charming coastline. And an easy journey, thanks to the CatCo jet.
Andrea Rojas: Oh, it was my pleasure. You know, I have to say, I think the last time you sounded this good was back in boarding school.
Lena Luthor: For so many years, thoughts of my mother caused me so much pain. But... you know, to finally have moved past that, to be in the town where she grew up... frankly, it's a relief. Oh, by the way, did you get that picture I texted you?
Andrea Rojas: I did. You are your mother's spitting image. But who are the others?
Lena Luthor: Well, based on the letters I found in Maine, they're her childhood friends, Florence Abbott and Margaret Bishop. If my research is correct, Margaret still lives in Fortune Bay. There's so much I don't know about my mother. I'm hoping she can fill in the gaps.
Andrea Rojas: Promise you'll let me know if there's anything else I can do.
Lena Luthor: Actually, there is. The other woman in the photo on the right, Florence, I haven't been able to locate her.
Andrea Rojas: If having a media empire is good for one thing, it's digging things up. I'll call you if I have something. Until then, happy hunting.
J'onn J'onnz: We can still fix this.
Supergirl: It's all my fault.
Brainiac-5: That's not true. It's not like you consciously chose to bring an insane imp to terrorize the Earth.
J'onn J'onnz: Still, if things are as you say with the Ormfell building bomb, Nxyly used Dr. Raab's plans to build a device that could transform Kryptonian powers into Fifth-Dimensional energy.
Nia Nal: If that's how she powered herself, couldn't we reverse the plans to build something to depower her?
J'onn J'onnz: We can still do this.
Mr. Mxyzptlk: Wow. You would do all this just for me?
J'onn J'onnz: That and to save the universe.
Supergirl: Don't worry. Nobody puts Mxy in a crystal on our watch.
Mitch: You're okay.
Nxylgsptinz: Why wouldn't I be?
Mitch: Well, I'm not. They threw me in jail. It was just pure luck I managed to slip away during a transfer. I sat in that cell all night, waiting.
Nxylgsptinz: [chuckling] Why would I squander my hard-won power jailbreaking you?
Mitch: We had a deal. I help you and you help me get my menagerie back.
Nxylgsptinz: Let me help you with something far more valuable. A lesson. Those you think are close to you would just as soon betray you and leave you locked away. You gave me what I needed, and now you're nothing more to me than... a gnat. And I am the bright light that you're drawn to. That will incinerate you.
Mitch: But we can still help each other.
Nxylgsptinz: [firing an energy blast at the floor by his feet] I can't focus on drawing Mxyzptlk out with you... buzzing around. Now, go.
Mr. Mxyzptlk: [singing to the melody of "I Will Survive"] You'll see that I'm afraid, I am petrified/For that imp, she has a crystal/She wants me inside/And Nxyly's not just any imp/But a princess, brave and strong/Who was wronged/And for payback has waited long!/Oh, she's the daughter of the imp king/Who was bad to every imp and every other thing/So she conspired with her brother/To unseat the evil lord/But they got caught and sent to trial before the horde/Go on/Walk out the door/Oh, the king, he disowned Nxyly for starting up that war/And Nxyly's brother, he got praised/For showing his ferocity/But Nxyly was sent away because, hey, patriarchy!/Oh, Nxylaai! She would survive/In the outer lands she found a quest/And that kept her alive/And the AllStone totem she would find/So much power she would mine/She would survive/She would survive!
Supergirl: [turning the music off] Hold on, I'm confused. Because she told me that her brother was dead. That her father killed him.
Mr. Mxyzptlk: She was probably speaking metaphorically. I mean, since they both rebelled and she was banished and the golden son was rewarded, he's probably dead to her.
Alex Danvers: Okay, fine. But what are these totems?
Nia Nal: And what's this AllStone?
Mr. Mxyzptlk: Thousands of years ago, there was an evil imp named Jyrryd, and he created an all-powerful AllStone to give him mastery over... everything.
J'onn J'onnz: "Everything" as in...
Mr. Mxyzptlk: Everything. Energy, matter, magic, even life and death. The other imps found out about it. They banished Jyrryd and they blew up the AllStone, scattering the pieces throughout the known universes where they became the totems of truth, destiny, love, dreams, hope, humanity, and courage. Pretty much every planet has a set.
Brainiac-5: I'm sorry, but what does any of this have to do with Nxyly showing up to put you in a crystal?
Mr. Mxyzptlk: Nxyly needs the totems... to make a new AllStone, but the totems can be disguised as literally anything, so she needs a magical orb to find them. Jyrryd's crystal.
Alex Danvers: So it's like a homing beacon?
Supergirl: She had a crystal ball at the Ormfell and in the Phantom Zone.
Mr. Mxyzptlk: To give power to the crystal, the orb needs to have an imp with the blood of Jyrryd inside it. And guess who has two thumbs and is Jyrryd's last descendant?
[pointing his thumbs at himself and clicking his tongue]
Mr. Mxyzptlk: It's also why I had to testify against Nxyly. King Brpxz made me, by the way.
Brainiac-5: Nxyly wants to capture you in her crystal, which she can use to find the seven totems that will give her ultimate power.
Mr. Mxyzptlk: Or we could say it...
[turning his music back on]
Mr. Mxyzptlk: From the bridge, everybody.
Alex Danvers: Seems like Supergirl had an easier time getting this amulet back from that warlord than I am just getting it out of its case. Mr. Mxyzptlk: [his enlarged face appears in her magnifying glass] Maybe I can help. Alex Danvers: Jeez! Mxy... Mr. Mxyzptlk: Hmm? Alex Danvers: Uh, you know what? Oh, there we go. Sure. You can let me know if Kelly calls again. She's been dealing with all the fallout from the damage Nxyly did in the Heights. Mr. Mxyzptlk: No, I-I meant help here with this. J'onn J'onnz: Without using your powers? Mr. Mxyzptlk: [chortling] Of course. I have... I have practical skills. Alex Danvers: Okay. Um, well, now that the stone is out... Mr. Mxyzptlk: Hmm. Alex Danvers: ...any tips on how to get the magical current to connect to the component's electrical one? Mr. Mxyzptlk: Yes. Um... here's the thing. I mean, you know, because magic is just instinctive to us imps. So to explain it to a non-Fifth-Dimensional being, it would just be like trying to explain a spear to a stick figure. And it's, you know, it's... J'onn J'onnz: Why don't you, uh, try us? Mr. Mxyzptlk: Okay. Mmm. Hmm. Have you tried turning it on, turning it off, turning it on again?
J'onn J'onnz: These are the plans that Nxyly had Dr. Raab build to jumpstart her magic with Supergirl's energy.
Brainiac-5: Looks like it could be reverse-engineered.
Nia Nal: The trick will be finding a way to keep the device locked on Nxyly.
Alex Danvers: Well, I have a fix for that. We modify a DEO power-dampener into a cuff that Nxyly can't unlock.
Supergirl: This is great. We could do this.
Brainiac-5: Not yet. The re-engineered device will need a constant magical power source.
Mr. Mxyzptlk: Or... we hit her with this.
Supergirl: [he holds up the Phantom Zone projector] Ahh!
Alex Danvers: [standing in front of her protectively] No!
Brainiac-5: The Phantom Zone projector.
J'onn J'onnz: [taking it away] Whoa! Whoa, whoa, whoa. No, no.
Mr. Mxyzptlk: From what I understand, one blast from that gal will render her powerless and send her back to from whence she came. All in favor, say aye.
Supergirl: No.
Alex Danvers: [Mxy is trying to be helpful without his powers] Poor guy.
J'onn J'onnz: Yeah. An imp without magic is like a rocket ship without fuel. Impressive, but it won't get you very far.
Brainiac-5: Nia, are you all right?
[she wakes from a dream]
Brainiac-5: Nia?
Nia Nal: Huh? Uh, yeah. Just, uh, trying to track down where the police are keeping Mitch. He may know something, too, but their system is just so slow.
Brainiac-5: We swore no more secrets.
Nia Nal: All right. Follow me.
[she leads him to the elevator; cut to them getting off on another floor]
Brainiac-5: So you brought Nxyly out of the dream realm in exchange for seeing your mother?
Nia Nal: I know. My mother made it perfectly clear what a bad decision it was. It's horrible. I'm horrible.
Brainiac-5: No. Nia. Nxyly used you.
Nia Nal: That doesn't matter. Now I'm dreaming of Mxy dead in some awful imp ice cage. I let Nxyly out with no way to stop her.
Brainiac-5: Do you remember when Lex used me? When he did, I was certain we were all gonna have an awful future which I couldn't stop. And then you and the rest of our friends helped defeat him and changed the future for the better.
Nia Nal: So what should I do?
Brainiac-5: Focus on stopping this imp with the rest of us. And tell Kara.
Nia Nal: No, I can't. No, I did the exact opposite of what a real hero would do. She would lose all respect for me.
Brainiac-5: She'll understand that Nxyly manipulated you. She's on the same team as you are. As am I.
Florence Abbott: This one's my favorite. It was rare to catch Elizabeth in front of the lens, so enchanted with the world around her, she often forgot herself. Lena Luthor: Have you shown this to Peggy? I mean, it could bring her some peace. She deserves that much. Florence Abbott: By the time I worked up the courage, she wouldn't hear it. Lena Luthor: But your... your stone could show her the truth. Got me to question my cynicism. I'm sure it can reach anyone. Florence Abbott: For Peggy, Elizabeth and I will always be the reason her parents are dead. Magic can do a great deal of good, but it cannot reach everyone. For you, it's different. You have your mother's gift. Lena Luthor: No, that's absurd. Look, I said I questioned my cynicism. I didn't say I dropped it. Florence, I believe what you showed me, but I also believe that there's a scientific explanation for it. I just need to find it. Florence Abbott: The laws of witchcraft work on a different plane than the laws of science. Like two parallel lines, you'll never find a point where they intersect. You would not have been able to use the stone if you didn't have the spark, Lena. You have the gift, should you choose to embrace it.
J'onn J'onnz: I haven't been able to locate a signal from Mxy or Nxyly since they both disappeared.
Supergirl: Mxy told me over and over again how far gone Nxyly was, and I refused to listen. He gave himself up so that I didn't have to use the Phantom Zone projector. Turns out using it was the right call all along.
Alex Danvers: Well, you just held hope that you could appeal to the good in someone. It-it didn't work this time, but you were not wrong to try.
Brainiac-5: Still... we lost Mxy.
Nia Nal: That doesn't mean we can't save him. I dreamt that Mxy died, but if what he says is true, then he's still alive in that crystal. And thanks to him, Nxyly is depowered, and we know what she's after. We all make mistakes, right? So all we can do now is learn from them and try to move forward.
Supergirl: Let's go get him.
Brainiac-5: Was it a dream? Nia Nal: I saw Nxyly. She's with Mitch. She-she's depowered, but her crystal isn't. She's already looking for the totems. Supergirl: Then we need to find them first. And this time, no holding back.
Nxylgsptinz: You saved me. Why? Mitch: I saw your powers. I thought you were the answer to getting my old life back. But what you did today, that cat was incredible. You brought Supergirl to her knees with a snap of your fingers. You could do things I never thought possible. And it made me realize you can do more than give me my old life back. You can give me a better one. Nxylgsptinz: Why would I agree to being your personal wishing well? Hmm? Mitch: I know what it's like to be shackled. [holding up her crystal ball] Mitch: And I can help you. [pulling it back as she grabs for it] Mitch: Uh-uh. Nxylgsptinz: Oh... I suppose two are better than one. All right. If you survive what's next, any life you desire is yours. [taking the orb] Nxylgsptinz: So be it. But first, you need to help me find the totem of courage, because when you control courage, you control fear.
Nxylgsptinz: If you won't deliver Mxy, I'll make him come to me.
[she snaps, and the Super Friends are tied to stone pillars]
Nxylgsptinz: Do you remember that story I told you about the Khundian general?
Mr. Mxyzptlk: [watching in the Tower] Oh, no. No, no.
Nxylgsptinz: Mxy. Mxy. Summon him.
Supergirl: Never.
Nxylgsptinz: You really think that imp is worth dying for?
Brainiac-5: Imps can't kill.
Nxylgsptinz: I'm not going to kill you.
[she whistles, and a kryptonite-breathing dragon appears]
Nxylgsptinz: He is.
Dreamer: My dream power's not working.
Alex Danvers: Neither is my Hand of the Soldier. Can you reach her psychically?
J'onn J'onnz: Not so far.
Florence Abbott: Who are you? Lena Luthor: I mean you no harm. Florence Abbott: My God! You look just like... Lena Luthor: Elizabeth Walsh. I'm her daughter. I came here to... Florence Abbott: I know why you're here. I've been waitin' for this day a long time.
Florence Abbott: Your mother visits me in my dreams, you know. She's told me all about you. Said you'd show up here one day looking for answers. Warned me to be precise. She says you're a scientist.
Lena Luthor: Why, it doesn't take a ghost for you to know that. A simple Google search would suffice.
Florence Abbott: Oh, I don't trust computers. I get my information from the source. Sit.
[Lena sits down]
Florence Abbott: I need a drop of your blood.
Lena Luthor: [scoffing] Look, it's like you said, I'm a scientist and I don't want to waste your time, but I don't believe in magic.
Florence Abbott: Let the truth persuade you.
[as Lena pricks her finger, Florence squeezes a droplet of blood into her basin; working her magic, images from the past appear]
Florence Abbott: I come from a long line of witches. Most people shunned me for it. But your mother and Margaret, they had the gift, too. They sought me out. Witchcraft requires a deep knowledge of the earth. Every leaf, seed, twig is as alive and unique as you or me. And learning the language of nature takes patience, rigor. And your mom committed herself to the work, like you with your science. Now, drawing power from nature, that part can't be taught. It takes a spark, and your mother's spark was powerful. We three worked quietly, content, until Margaret started showin' up with bruises on her face, a broken arm. Her husband Tommy was well-liked. No one believed he beat his wife. So... we took matters into our own hands. The truth is, we only meant to scare, but the magic got away from us. There's no denying that fire was unnatural. The town turned on us, threatened to stone us. They left Margaret to her shame. With my family history, they hunted me, wanted me dead. I had to hide.
Lena Luthor: And my mother?
Florence Abbott: She escaped to the States. And Lizzie called me once, said she'd taken up with Lionel Luthor. Said she was living under his control because she no longer trusted herself. Lena... your mother wants you to know she was only trying to protect Margaret. Her heart was pure. She didn't realize her own power.
Lena Luthor: Thank you for telling me this.
Florence Abbott: Believe me when I tell you, your mother sees you. And she's very proud of the woman you are.
Brainiac-5: Our anti-magic cuff is complete.
J'onn J'onnz: Now for a plan to get it onto Nxyly with less than an hour to go.
Supergirl: [coming in with Nia] We've got that covered. Brainy, we're gonna need to borrow your image inducer.
Nia Nal: Our new Mxy decoy is gonna be me. We'll go to Smidt Park...
Supergirl: Alone, so we don't spook Nxyly.
Nia Nal: And I'll get the cuff on her.
Alex Danvers: Hmm. Looks like you were right on track with that whole copy idea, Mxy.
Brainiac-5: [giving Nia his inducer] You sure about this?
Nia Nal: We are. Don't worry. I won't do anything rash.
Mr. Mxyzptlk: Ms. Nal, while I know it's going to be challenging, I have complete faith in your ability to replicate my... je ne sais quoi.
J'onn J'onnz: Better her than me.
[putting the inducer on, Nia becomes Mxy's double]
Nia Nal, Mr. Mxyzptlk: What could go wrong?
Nxylgsptinz: Let me tell you who you're protecting. 300 years ago, an imp I thought was my friend assured me he supported overthrowing my insane father. That imp was Mr. Mxyzptlk. I know you're watching. After our plot failed, I was certain my ally would come to my defense. But Mxy saw which way the wind was blowing and crawled back into the ranks of the patriarchy. Mxy has already proven he only cares about himself. He wouldn't do the same for you, suffer total annihilation. Mr. Mxyzptlk: [watching as the dragon fires its kryptonite breath] No! [snapping himself to their location and freeing them] Mr. Mxyzptlk: Show's over. Everything's back as it was. Supergirl: Mxy, you can't be here. Nxylgsptinz: Oh, but he is. Mr. Mxyzptlk: And I deserve to be. You see, when you live a life of magical privilege, making everything happen with a snap, you don't really understand consequences. I could have stood up for Nxyly when I had the chance. Could have helped save her. I can still save you. Nxylgsptinz: Too little, too late. Supergirl: No, hang on, hang on. Nxyly... I know you have the power to destroy us, but you also haven't killed a single soul. No matter what you say, you are not a murderer. Nxylgsptinz: Mmm... did you not see the hell dragon? Supergirl: That was just you playing with magic. You're angry, and-and you have every right to be. I'm angry for you. But dedicating your life to destruction and revenge, that is not gonna make up for the things that happened to you. You don't need that crystal. We... we don't need these weapons. We can be stronger together. Nxylgsptinz: [thinking about it] Nah. [she zaps the Phantom Zone projector out of Alex's hands, then takes aim at Mxy] Mr. Mxyzptlk: [Kara picks the projector up] Supergirl, no! I've got this! Stronger together. [as he's pulled into Nxyly's crystal, he manages to get the cuff on her, and she's teleported away]
Sentinel: How are we losing to a cat?
Brainiac-5: A magic cat. Fifth-Dimensional beings possess unparalleled strength here.
Dreamer: So, what if we bring it somewhere where it has less strength? I pulled Nxyly from the dream realm. Maybe I can pull this one the other way.
Brainiac-5: You could create an energy vortex that'd pin you in the dream realm forever.
Dreamer: I have to try.
Nia Nal: Kara, I can't stand by and watch you blame yourself for this. Supergirl: How can I not? Nxyly escaped because of my rescue. Even if I hadn't made enemies with... Nia Nal: I'm the one who let Nxyly escape. When she left the Phantom Zone, she got trapped in the dream realm. I don't know how, but she found me and offered me a deal. I didn't know who she was, but she said that if I freed her, she would bring my mom back for one day. So I did. So, it's not your fault. It's mine. And I know it was so selfish and you can't forgive me, but Nxyly is... Supergirl: A master manipulator. She fooled me, too. Nia Nal: You... you don't hate me? Supergirl: Hate? Nia, you made a mistake. A big one, yeah. But so have I. We all have. What's important right now is that we learn from our mistakes and use it to stop her together. Nia Nal: I just wish there was some way I could fix this. It's too bad I can't dream up a better Mxy clone or something. Supergirl: [getting an idea] Or something... I have an idea.
J'onn J'onnz: We have two hours to be ready to depower Nxyly and... Mr. Mxyzptlk: Avoid... cat-tastrophe. Alex Danvers: Okay, why are you so chipper? Brainiac-5: We still don't have a working anti-magic cuff yet. Nia Nal: Nor a way to get it onto Nxyly. Mr. Mxyzptlk: Not a problem. I'll do it. [another Mxyzptlk enters] Mr. Mxyzptlk: And so will I. Supergirl: Mxy, what did you do? Mr. Mxyzptlk: [holding up a small box with the LuthorCorp logo] While I was tidying up, I found this handy little copy machine. If we want to get Nxyly with her guard down, why not give the princess what she wants? [his clone] Mr. Mxyzptlk: Me. Alex Danvers: Okay, so you're thinking that we use the other you to act like a Trojan horse to get close to Nxyly? That... that's not bad, Mxy. J'onn J'onnz: We just have to get the copy close enough to put the cuff on Nxyly before she realizes it's a fake. Mr. Mxyzptlk: Ergo, I will engage her in conversation... until... until... until... [Mxy slaps the clone on the back; as it falls to the floor and convulses, he re-absorbs it] Mr. Mxyzptlk: Ah. Oh. That felt yucky. Brainiac-5: Fifth-Dimensional energy must destabilize the copying format, causing the duplicate to reintegrate with its progenitor. J'onn J'onnz: Okay, let's just get back to work on re-engineering that cuff. Supergirl: Yeah, it was a nice try, at least. Just sorry I got us into this mess.
Supergirl: Mxy's giving himself up. The least you can do is let him get in the crystal himself. Nxylgsptinz: Really? That would be more compassion than any imp ever showed me. Mr. Mxyzptlk: And for that, I am sorry. Nxylgsptinz: Fine. In you go. Brainiac-5: [watching in the Tower, the feed begins to fritz] Sprock! The crystal's magic is interrupting the image inducer's optic drive. Nxylgsptinz: [Nia regains her normal appearance] What is this? Supergirl: No. Alex Danvers: I'll get the projector. J'onn J'onnz: [to Mxy] Stay put. Brainiac-5: And please don't touch anything. Nxylgsptinz: I told you not to make me angry. And now you've gone and done it.
Nxylgsptinz: A Khunidian general tried to capture me once. I summoned a kryptonite-breathing hell dragon that turned his army to ash before they could even think to grab their swords.
[as Kara prepares to fire her heat vision, she snaps, and Kara begins to choke]
Nxylgsptinz: I could demonstrate, or you could choose to not make me angry and just give me what I want. Mxyzptlk. Smidt Park, two hours.
Brainiac-5: Nia, trying to pull that cat thing into the dream realm was rash.
Nia Nal: I almost had it.
Brainiac-5: We could have lost you.
Nia Nal: Does it matter? I have to stop Nxyly. I have to fix this.
Brainiac-5: You won't fix anything by dying. Your guilt is eating away at you. It's making you act irrationally. You have to tell Kara.
Supergirl: [coming in with J'onn and Alex] Tell me what?
Nia Nal: That I'm sorry I screwed up today.
Supergirl: No, don't be sorry. It's not your fault. If anything, it's my fault.
Lena Luthor: Andrea, I was just gonna call you.
Andrea Rojas: Well, I hope it was to pencil some thank-you drinks when you get back, because I found the woman in your photo, Florence Abbott. It took some digging. She gives new meaning to "off the grid." But rumor is she disappeared because she was connected to a suspicious death, Margaret Bishop's husband.
Lena Luthor: Listen, I appreciate the help, but I'm heading home.
Andrea Rojas: What? So soon?
Lena Luthor: This trip was a mistake. I'm done.
Andrea Rojas: Lena, if you found some messy family history, you know that's nothing new.
Lena Luthor: Yeah, well, I would have expected it from the Luthors, but I should have known my mother's side would have been just as awful.
Andrea Rojas: But what did you find out?
Lena Luthor: It's hearsay, but I've heard enough. I just don't wanna put myself through it.
Andrea Rojas: This has been a gap in your life for so long, and this is your chance to fill in the blanks. The unknown is always scarier than the truth.
Lena Luthor: Unless the truth really is bad.
Andrea Rojas: You can't deal with the past until you face it. I e-mailed you the files on Florence. Just take a look at them. At least think about it. Information doesn't hurt people. Secrets do.
Dreamer: [seeing the chaos in downtown National City] This is all my fault. Brainiac-5: It's not. It's... a kitty? [a gigantic housecat jumps off a roof and lands in the street]
Lena Luthor: My mother killed her? No. I mean, that's absurd. She was gentle and kind. Peggy Bishop: She was conniving and opportunistic, enough to find herself a wealthy man to give her a new life, while my mother withered away. Lena Luthor: Okay, listen. Maybe... maybe you're right, okay? My mother died when I was very young, and there's so much I don't know about her. But I came here to find the truth, no matter what that is. [showing Peggy the picture of their mothers] Lena Luthor: And clearly, our mothers were friends. Perhaps that changed, but there's another woman in this picture, Florence Abbott. And if you could just tell me everything you know about them, I promise that you will never have to speak to me again. Peggy Bishop: They were in a coven. Lena Luthor: A coven? What, like cauldrons and spells? Peggy Bishop: I've seen you in the news running arm-in-arm with a bulletproof alien. But you don't believe in magic? Lena Luthor: I believe what I can see. Peggy Bishop: Right, well... 33 years ago, I saw your mother set fire to a shed without lightin' a single match. And my father was inside it. He died. Your mom fled. Florence vanished, leaving my mom to deal with the fallout. Lena Luthor: Listen, this has to be a mistake. My mother wasn't like that. Peggy Bishop: Oh, I see. You came here looking for a fairy tale that you dreamed up. Well, your mother wasn't the heroine. She was the villain. I get that your family is used to leaving a trail of bodies in their wake, but you could at least have the decency to leave them buried.
Dee-Dee: I'm Dee-Dee, your innkeeper. And may I say we are honored to have you in our town. In our inn! Do you have bags?
Lena Luthor: Yeah.
Dee-Dee: David!
David: [tipping his cap] Hello, ma'am.
Dee-Dee: So, what brings you to our corner of the island? Luthor business?
Lena Luthor: Oh, it's not business at all. It's personal. My mother grew up here.
Dee-Dee: Your mother? How wonderful. Six degrees of separation and all. What was her name?
Lena Luthor: Elizabeth Walsh.
[a thud is heard; they turn and see David dropped Lena's suitcase]
Dee-Dee: [going and whispering to him] She was just a dirty witch.
Lena Luthor: Excuse me?
Dee-Dee: We're sorry, Ms. Luthor, but it seems your room's double-booked.
Lena Luthor: What?
Dee-Dee: Sadly, we don't have a room for you after all. You need to go.
J'onn J'onnz: Her name is Nxyly? Mr. Mxyzptlk: Officially, the Princess Nxylgsptinz. Supergirl: Whatever it is, she is the reason that my father and I almost stayed trapped in the Phantom Zone forever. And the reason I wouldn't be here if Mxy hadn't saved me. And before anyone says anything, I know I should have told you guys about her sooner, but I really didn't think I would ever see her again. Brainiac-5: She must have hitched a ride on the Tower ship when we portal-jumped back to Earth. Mr. Mxyzptlk: The Coluan is right. But, she was going to escape the Phantom Zone sooner or later. Alex Danvers: What do you mean? Mr. Mxyzptlk: What she'd learned from her father. [seeing their blank looks] Mr. Mxyzptlk: You're kidding? Wicked King Brpxz? Doesn't ring a bell? Wow, okay. I can explain everything. Brainiac-5: [the Super Friends stop him from snapping] You told Supergirl that you could sense each other's energies. That means that even with the Tower's cloaking shields, Nxyly can track your magic here. Mr. Mxyzptlk: Okay. I can explain everything with words. Unless this place has a decent sound system?
Mr. Mxyzptlk: Princess Nxylgsptinz? Supergirl? Supergirl: Mxy, get me out of here. Nxylgsptinz: Oh, no you don't. He's mine. Supergirl: [Mxy dodges an energy blast from her orb] What is she talking about? I summoned you. Mr. Mxyzptlk: [conjuring a staff and deflecting another blast] Unfortunately, you both did. Although, it is lovely to see you again, Your Highness. Nxylgsptinz: Oh, really? Better than 300 years ago when you stood before a judge and called me... crazy. Mr. Mxyzptlk: You were trying to destroy most of the Fifth Dimension. Nxylgsptinz: Only those that betrayed me. But not to worry. Now you'll get what you deserve. Supergirl: [Mxy deflects another blast] I thought you two were friends. Mr. Mxyzptlk: Long story. Just know imps can track each other when they use magic. So when I snap you out of there, be ready to fly us away like our lives depended on it.
Peggy Bishop: What can I get you? Well, looks like you could use something strong. Lena Luthor: Yeah. Um... a whiskey. Neat, please. And some information, I hope. I already asked at the bed and breakfast, but they were decidedly unwelcoming. Peggy Bishop: What, Dee-Dee and David? That's odd. Never met two warmer people. Lena Luthor: Well, I was hoping that the owner of this pub could shed some light on why they got so upset. I mean, if she's around, Margaret Bishop. Peggy Bishop: Most folks call me Peggy. Better than Margaret, Jr. Lena Luthor: Well, in that case, I think our mothers were old friends. Peggy Bishop: Really? What's your mom's name? Lena Luthor: Elizabeth Walsh. Peggy Bishop: [turning just as cold] Elizabeth Walsh was no friend of my mother's. And if you got any decency at all, you'll get the hell out of Fortune Bay. Haven't you folks caused enough pain? Lena Luthor: I-I don't understand. I mean, maybe if I could just talk to your mother. Peggy Bishop: You can't, 'cause she's dead. And your mom's the one who killed her.
S6.E12 ∙ Blind Spots John Diggle: Congratulations, Guardian. That was a hell of a debut. James would be so proud to see you like this, working with the community. It reminds me of something Jefferson Pierce once said: "Don't be a hero to the people. Be a hero for the people."
Brainiac-5: Headed back to Metropolis already?
John Diggle: I am. Worlds await.
Mitch: Do you have the location of the totem yet?
Nxylgsptinz: No... we don't. Something's off. What could have gone wrong?
[the scene rewinds to 24 hours earlier]
Kelly Olsen: Hey, Joey. I'm just checking in.
Joey Davis: Hey, Kelly. I'm taking my friend to see our new place. Orlando says I'm gonna have my own room and everything.
Kelly Olsen: Oh, I am so happy for you...
[he screams as the building implodes]
Kelly Olsen: Joey?
[seeing the building a few blocks away, she watches it collapse]
Kelly Olsen: Andrea, traffic? Your network is focusing on the traffic?
Andrea Rojas: Kelly, our viewers care about traffic.
Kelly Olsen: A lot of people are suffering because of that Ormfell collapse in the Heights. If you covered what they were going through, it would bring needed attention and assistance.
Andrea Rojas: I know my demographic, and the Heights is just not newsworthy. I'm sorry, Kelly.
Brainiac-5: I need real fifth-dimensional elements to lock onto Mxy. Tell me you found some.
Supergirl: No, but we did find something else that might help.
Alex Danvers: [opening a case] Baltorian scanners. They're portable and able to trace even minute amounts of fifth-dimensional energy.
Brainiac-5: [taking a scanner out] Interesting.
[it beeps]
Brainiac-5: Sprock, it-it's already found a source of fifth-dimensional energy.
Supergirl: [looking at a monitor] Is that the Ormfell?
J'onn J'onnz: The one Nxyly blew up?
Nia Nal: You don't think she'd return to the scene of the crime, do you?
Supergirl: I was wrong. I'm sorry. I thought I understood something that is so much larger than I grasped. Kelly Olsen: While there are more injustices than I can count, this is the time to double down against them. And if we're gonna work to fight oppression, we've gotta do it together. Supergirl: And I am so grateful that this is just the beginning of this conversation. And I wanna do better. I will do better. Kelly Olsen: You fight supervillains. And the city needs that. It also needs someone who will be there for the people. That's my fight. But I can't do it alone. Supergirl: Neither can I. And I'm lucky to have you. Kelly Olsen: Mm-hmm. Supergirl: And Guardian.
Orlando Davis: [Kelly visits Joey in the hospital] I keep telling the doctors he's getting worse, but no one's listening. They keep saying he should be fine.
Joey Davis: I feel really bad.
Kelly Olsen: I know. We are gonna figure this out, Joey. I promise.
[Dig's scanner beeps]
Kelly Olsen: Have the nurse check him again. As long as he's sick, keep pushing.
Alex Danvers: I thought I was listening, J'onn. You know, our... our lives and our experiences, I mean, Kelly and I, we have so much in common. I just...
J'onn J'onnz: You will most likely never understand what she is going through. I came to this planet as a Martian. And in my heart, I've always been more Martian than anything. But... I have chosen to wear the face of a Black man for a very long time now. I could've changed races, could've changed into someone else entirely. But if I'm honest... wearing this skin has made me feel most like an alien on this planet. Feeling like I don't belong. Never quite getting comfortable with the idea that this... really is my home. But I also realize that Kelly and James don't have the option to make that choice. I know you, and I know your heart. And I know how much you and Kelly love each other. She does, too. When she's ready to open up, you'll be there for her. And she'll be glad that you are.
Guardian: You're not gonna hurt this city anymore. Councilwoman Jean Rankin: With this power, I can transform the city, sweep away the useless and the weak and make it perfect. And no one will stop me. I'm going to destroy this whole city and rebuilt it from the ground up.
Kelly Olsen: [after shouting at Kara and the others] Sorry about that. I don't know what just happened.
John Diggle: No need to apologize. You wanna talk about what's really going on?
Kelly Olsen: I am not one to be hopeless. I just don't know how to express what I'm feeling. And I'm a psychologist. I just want to make a difference. But I am one person fighting a system that has been against those that need it for centuries.
John Diggle: And we have been fighting for centuries. Fighting through exhaustion, fighting through being tired, fighting to get things right, but now is not the time to walk away from this fight. Use your exhaustion to fuel your fire.
Supergirl: I spoke with the doctors. They think it'll take time for people to recover, but they will.
Brainiac-5: And remember, always eat your vegetables.
[Dreamer pulls him away]
Brainiac-5: What? It's true.
Guardian: There is something wrong with you. Councilwoman Jean Rankin: There's nothing wrong with me. Everything's finally right. [she conjures a sledgehammer] Guardian: [blocking blows with her shield] You have to stop! Councilwoman Jean Rankin: I won't be stopped by you. [dodging a kick, she vanishes and reappears in another spot] Councilwoman Jean Rankin: You're not strong enough.
Supergirl: [as the fifth-dimensional energy is drained from Rankin] This power doesn't belong to you.
Councilwoman Jean Rankin: You don't know what you're doing.
Guardian: I know exactly what I'm doing.
[the Super Friends land next to her]
Supergirl: Kelly, I'm so sorry.
Kelly Olsen: I have, um... I have pushed down so much trauma that the Heights has brought up. I have pushed it down and smiled, and stayed friendly, and stayed positive, even when it didn't feel right. Even when people's lives were being discarded. You push it down and you keep going. And over time, that gets... exhausting. You may not get it, but I need you to understand that it exists. It's important. People need hope. And there's a whole group of people with none. No hope in hospitals, no hope in police, and no hope in superheroes.
Supergirl: I was just so desperately trying to catch Nxyly, because I knew she would cause more damage.
Kelly Olsen: Yes, in the future. But while you all have... have the luxury of focusing on tomorrow, they are barely surviving today.
Supergirl: I don't know how I missed this. I really do care. Like when Agent Liberty was targeting aliens, I marched amongst the aliens.
Kelly Olsen: But you are an alien. You were activated in a fight that was close to you. I mean, just like I was in the Heights. Sometimes you are gonna miss things because they are very different than your lived experience. It doesn't necessarily make you a bad person, but we really need to hear each other.
Supergirl: What can I do to help?
Kelly Olsen: Acknowledge that even you have blind spots. Hear me when I say that they need help, and support me in restoring some justice. I am gonna fight this fight.
Supergirl: You should. And you never should've had to do this alone. None of this is okay. And I just feel so guilty.
Kelly Olsen: I appreciate that. But guilt is an inactive emotion. It's about what you do next. It's about how you change going forward.
Councilwoman Jean Rankin: Yes, the disaster two nights ago was horrible for all of us. But as you can see, I'm back working for this community.
Reporter: I'm hearing that there are still people in the hospital injured from the explosion.
Councilwoman Jean Rankin: All I can say is I feel great. I'm back on my feet, and I'm here to show everyone that they shouldn't let their own weakness hold them back.
Orlando Davis: So you just got better, huh? Just like that?
Councilwoman Jean Rankin: I'm not taking questions from the public right now.
Orlando Davis: I watched you leave the hospital. You get some fancy treatment and get better? What about my brother? What about all the people in that hospital?
Councilwoman Jean Rankin: I want to help the people of this community. I want to help you pull yourselves up by your own bootstraps.
Orlando Davis: It's not us who are the problem, it's you and the whole system that supports you. The same system that puts us down while it tells us to pull ourselves up. People deserve better.
Kelly Olsen: [indicating the Guardian helmet] I need your help with that. The helmet needs... some work. The sight-lines aren't great, and more importantly, I have some other visibility ideas.
Brainiac-5: [picking the helmet up and inspecting it] I've been waiting for this moment a very long time.
Kelly Olsen: [he transfers data from his internal CPU to a monitor] Wow.
Brainiac-5: I've been working on yours for quite a while. I have a few 31st-century ideas I think you'll like.
Kelly Olsen: Brainy, I have a question.
Brainiac-5: Fire away.
Kelly Olsen: In the 31st century... are we any better? Have we figured out any of this? Ending discrimination, racism? Please tell me we do.
Brainiac-5: I want to tell you it's all in the past and that we have evolved past it all. Even in the 31st century, we haven't. It is better i-in-in so many ways, but there are generational scars. And honestly, a lot of work still to be done. You know what you have here, in this time, that we never had?
Kelly Olsen: What?
Brainiac-5: You. As the Guardian. There is still time to make a big difference. I believe in you, Kelly Olsen. I always have. Now... tell me. What do you think about something flashy?
Alex Danvers: Hey, babe. Kelly Olsen: Hey. I feel like we haven't really talked in days. Alex Danvers: Yeah, I know. It's been so intense trying to find Nxyly. My friend called and said that the respirators made it to Chisholm Memorial Hospital. Kelly Olsen: Yes, thank you. But I think it's more complicated than that. Orlando just called, and Joey should be getting better and he's not. I'm worried we're missing something. Supergirl: [calling on comms] Alex? Alex Danvers: Yeah, go. Supergirl: We've got the last of the debris to calibrate our sensors. We need to get back to the Tower ASAP. Alex Danvers: Uh, I'll be right there. [to Kelly] Alex Danvers: Supergirl said that we've got all the debris; that should help everyone here. Dreamer, we have to get to the Tower. Dreamer: [giving her scanner to Kelly] Here. Take mine. Maybe we did miss something.
Kelly Olsen: Where were all of you? Alex Danvers: Kelly? What happened? Kelly Olsen: Rankin is the problem. She's a source of the fifth-dimensional energy, and I don't know how or why. There was a fight at the hospital and I couldn't stop her. John Diggle: Kelly managed to grab some of Rankin's hair. Supergirl: Kelly... Kelly Olsen: I needed your help. I told you the people in the Heights needed your help and you didn't see them. You don't see me. Alex Danvers: Kelly, I see... [seeing Kelly's look, she trails off] Supergirl: We're gonna stop the person who did this. Kelly Olsen: I know! I know that you are all trying to stop Nxyly. I know. But do you hear me? Do you see what is happening? People are gonna die! And I feel like I am yelling into a void! We are supposed to fight for everyone, together. And yet I am looking at people suffer, people that look like me, and everyone here is just too busy. Where is the outrage that people are gonna die without help? Without hope? Maybe you could spare a second for them. Alex Danvers: [Kelly leaves] I'll, uh, I'll go after her. Supergirl: I'll go with you. Nia Nal: Wait. Let's just give her a second. Until she's ready.
Orlando Davis: Thank you. Guardian: I'll always be here for you all. Also, the cops got Rankin. Orlando Davis: I guess justice is being served. Guardian: Sounds like the Heights is gonna need a new council member. Orlando Davis: Nah, I'm out. I'm an ex-con. I don't even have a place to live, and I gotta take care of Joey. Guardian: That's exactly why they need you. You've fought harder than anyone I've met for what's right here. Orlando Davis: I'll think about it.
Kelly Olsen: How's Rankin so much better?
John Diggle: Who's that?
Kelly Olsen: She's the councilwoman who represents the neighborhood. Although, she's more focused on gentrifying it than helping her constituents. She was near the building when it imploded and was here sick the other night.
John Diggle: She looks fine now.
Kelly Olsen: [her scanner beeps] She's reading high levels of fifth-dimensional energy. We need to get her back to the Tower. She must be connected to all of this.
Orlando Davis: Who's connected?
[seeing Rankin outside]
Orlando Davis: Rankin, again.
Kelly Olsen: [he turns to leave] Orlando, don't!
John Diggle: [following him out] You may need to suit up.
Brainiac-5: I analyzed Rankin's DNA, thanks to the sample Kelly got, and I think I figured out what's happening. It appears she was given some kind of gene therapy that interacted with the fifth-dimensional energy and turned her into a kind of energy siphon, pulling the very life force out of the people in the Heights to make herself stronger. Kelly Olsen: But I was in the Heights, too. Why isn't it affecting me? Brainiac-5: It only affected the people who were initially in the blast zone. Supergirl: So how do we stop her? Brainiac-5: The power-dampening tech we used on Nxyly can create our own energy siphon that will pull the fifth-dimensional energy from Rankin and the debris and return it to the people. It won't heal all their wounds, but it will give them their energy back. This process will consume all the fifth-dimensional energy in the debris. We won't be able to use it track Mxy. Supergirl: The people in the Heights are the priority right now. And we'll make sure to lure Rankin out of the Heights when we take her down. Brainiac-5: Agreed. But not too far. We need to stay close to the affected people in order to properly redirect the energy back to where it belongs. With just a slight modification for Rankin's specific energy signature, our scanners will lead us right to her. Kelly Olsen: [seeing Kara's look] It's okay. If it means getting them healthy... let's go get her.
Mitch: [after Nxyly's crystal ball activates] It told you where to find the courage totem? Nxylgsptinz: Finally. Now we have some planning to do.
John Diggle: I've carried racial trauma like breath, so I know what you're carrying.
Kelly Olsen: Looking at those people at the hospital last night, knowing had badly they are struggling... and no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't help them. John Diggle: So you feel alone in this? Kelly Olsen: Alex sent respirators to the hospital, but the rest of the team... well, they have supervillains to deal with. John Diggle: Oliver Queen was really good at seeing the big picture, but sometimes, because of that, he would overlook things. When I wanted to show him something he missed, sometimes he would require proof. Kelly Olsen: Wish it didn't always require proof. John Diggle: I know. Tell me about it. But right now, Kelly, what do you know? Kelly Olsen: I know something is making the people in the Heights sick, and I know it's something more than just that Ormfell building coming down. John Diggle: Okay. Best place to start is at the source. Let's go.
Alex Danvers: Hey, babe, it's not really a good time. Can I call you back? Kelly Olsen: Joey was at the Ormfell building when it came down. Alex Danvers: What? Is he okay? Kelly Olsen: I... I don't know. It's bad. The hospital is overwhelmed, they've run out of respirators and oxygen tanks. I... can you guys come? Alex Danvers: Look, I... I totally get it. And as soon as we get a break, we'll head to the Heights. We're dealing with something huge here. I have some med school friends that work at other hospitals. I'll see if they can send some respirators over. Kelly Olsen: Uh, that would be amazing. Alex Danvers: Um, I have to go. I'm so sorry, but you are amazing. You can do anything. I love you.
Doctor Parson: You inhaled a great amount of particulate matter. You just have to rest.
Councilwoman Jean Rankin: [laughing it off] Resting is not an option. I need to get back to work. I heard about that... what was it?
[her aide shows her his phone]
Councilwoman Jean Rankin: RP-90. That new drug for respiratory issues, you can give that to me.
Doctor Parson: RP-90 is still very much in trials and extremely expensive.
Councilwoman Jean Rankin: Oh.
[beckoning him closer]
Councilwoman Jean Rankin: Come here. You tell your chief of medicine...
[coughing]
Councilwoman Jean Rankin: ...that if he wants those healthcare grants approved by City Council, then I get the medicine.
Kelly Olsen: Pressure and debris from the Ormfell building coming down caused damage all over the community. Supergirl: It's awful. Kelly Olsen: Neighborhoods like these get less resources and support, so it takes them longer to recover. Many times, it's just people in the community desperately trying to help themselves. They need help. Supergirl: Well, Nxyly will pay for what she did. I'll make sure of it. And once we get Mxy back, he'll be able to fix everything. He can just snap his fingers and put everything back to the way it was. Kelly Olsen: But the way it was wasn't... Supergirl: [her scanner beeps] Oh. Looks like, uh, it found some more contaminated debris. Once it's gone, we will get things back to normal. I promise.
Councilwoman Jean Rankin: Things have changed with the Ormfell building gone. Now we can add five new tech companies in there instead of just one. We have a real opportunity, Councilwoman. We need a new vote. City Councilmember: The people in your district seemed to really need housing. Councilwoman Jean Rankin: The people in my district don't know what's really good for them. Wouldn't you like to have your whole re-election campaign funded? City Councilmember: Sure, who wouldn't? Councilwoman Jean Rankin: [surreptitiously conjuring a stack of cash and placing it on the desktop] Don't worry about it. That's just the beginning if you vote with me.
Supergirl: [at the ruins of the Ormfell] Be careful, Supergirl. J'onn J'onnz: Nxyly repowered herself once before, she could do it again. Supergirl: I'm not letting her get away this time. [entering the next room] Supergirl: Kelly? Dig? What are you guys doing here? Kelly Olsen: We came back here to see if we could identify what was making the people in the Heights sick. John Diggle: A.R.G.U.S. stands at the ready, but this is pretty otherworldly. More your deal than mine. J'onn J'onnz: Nxyly, an imp, bent on world domination, built a device that we thought would freeze half of National City. Supergirl: And I blew it up. At least that's what I thought I was doing. Brainiac-5: Instead, Supergirl powered up a device that infused Nxyly with fifth-dimensional energy. That same energy also infused into the building itself. And when Nxyly destroyed it... Kelly Olsen: It spread the dust and debris throughout the neighborhood.
Florence Abbott: Focus your mind, focus your energy. Speak what you want into existence. Lena Luthor: [closing her eyes] Ignis... [a flame erupts from the basin on the table and sets the wrist of Florence's sweater on fire] Lena Luthor: Oh, Florence, I am so sorry. I... I could've hurt you. Florence Abbott: [putting it out] Oh, it's fine. We'll try again. Lena Luthor: [getting an alert on her phone] Hold on. I've gotta go. My friends are in serious danger. I gotta get home. Florence Abbott: Lena, take this book. Don't deny who you are.
Kelly Olsen: Councilwoman Rankin, are you okay?
Councilwoman Jean Rankin: Yes, I'm... I will be fine. Thank you so much for your concern.
Kelly Olsen: Well, 'cause the hospital's overwhelmed. They've run out of beds, and they really need more equipment and more aid.
Councilwoman Jean Rankin: Don't think I would take any bed from anyone here. I'm gonna make some calls. Let's go and open up a bed for one of the good people of this community.
[her stretcher is wheeled away]
Councilwoman Jean Rankin: Thank you so much for bringing my attention to it.
Kelly Olsen: [Orlando approaches] Uh, she said she'd help... and she just left.
Orlando Davis: Of course she did. Aren't you friends with Supergirl? She got the council to listen to me about the Ormfell building. Maybe she can help here.
Councilwoman Jean Rankin: [pulling up to the ruins of the Ormfell building] And just like that, it's gone. Now we have a second chance. No building, no commitment to affordable housing. Oh, that treatment I got has me feeling amazing and hungry. I would kill for a sandwich right now.
[as her eyes glow blue, her aide falls unconscious and a sandwich materializes in her hands]
Councilwoman Jean Rankin: I did that. I... I thought about it and then it appeared. I could transform this entire neighborhood.
Kelly Olsen: I didn't realize you and Jimmy were in touch. John Diggle: Yeah, well, we talk from time to time. We both have worked with some pretty spectacular people, have, uh, similar struggles. He called and told me what was happening here. He also thought there was a better chance you would listen to me than him. Kelly Olsen: [chuckling] Oh! I listen to him. Sometimes. Well, look, I... I'm... I'm glad you're here. The situation in the Heights is a mess. John Diggle: Honestly, he sounded more worried about you, about how you're taking it all. Kelly Olsen: I'm fine. I've overcome a lot in my life. I just... I want to make sure the people in the Heights get the help they need. And I'm not sure that there's a military solution here. John Diggle: I see. I heard you served, too. Kelly Olsen: I did. John Diggle: Then you know that life. Sometimes on the battlefield, you do what you have to to survive. You just keep going, push yourself so hard that you miss the warning signs that maybe something deeper is going on. I'm not questioning your strength, but I do want you to know I'm here for you.
Kelly Olsen: [in the ruins of the Ormfell building] People were just about to move in. Have new lives, new homes. How is anyone ever gonna recover?
John Diggle: They'll find a way. We always do.
Orlando Davis: [after the Ormfell implodes and collapses] How did this happen?
Kelly Olsen: I-I don't know. But someone called 911. They'll be here soon.
Orlando Davis: To the Heights? By the time they get here, people won't make it.
Brainiac-5: The contaminated debris is radiating small amounts of fifth-dimensional energy. It's what's making the people here sick. Our scanners will help us locate the debris. [Dreamer passes them out] Brainiac-5: All together, they should make for a powerful energy source. Supergirl: And that will give us what we need to find Nxyly? Brainiac-5: I believe so. Kelly Olsen: But will it help the people here in the Heights? Brainiac-5: Removing the contaminated debris should lead to the people recovering almost immediately. Alex Danvers: Great. Everybody wins.
Kelly Olsen: [leaving a voicemail message] Hey, James... um, I am at a hospital in the Heights. There was an explosion. People are gonna die, um... and it's like no one cares. It's like their lives don't matter. Um, I just... I needed to vent to someone that I knew would get it. I'm okay. I'm okay. I just, um... I don't know how you did it.
[crying]
Kelly Olsen: Because I'm already so tired. I am exhausted. I feel like I can't get anyone to see the real problem. It's like they're just focused on themselves. I feel so powerless. Everyone here is so powerless. These are someone's child, mothers, brothers... and I'm scared it's only gonna get worse. And I don't know what else to do.
John Diggle: Kelly Olsen, right?
Kelly Olsen: And you're John Diggle from Star City.
John Diggle: Well, I'm in Metropolis these days, but yes. James sent me.
Supergirl: I x-rayed the entire city. There's no sign of her or Mitch's ship.
J'onn J'onnz: When we put that anti-magic cuff on Nxyly, it made it impossible for us to track her.
Brainiac-5: Maybe it's not Nxyly we should be looking for. Mxy is still full of fifth-dimensional energy. The crystal is dampening his energy signature, but perhaps we can modulate the Tower sensors to isolate his specific wavelength. There might be more information on fifth-dimensional energy at the DEO's desert facility to help me build a tracker.
Supergirl: Well, we'll need Alex's retina scan to get in. I'll give you a ride.
Alex Danvers: Okay.
J'onn J'onnz: [Alex checks her phone] Is everything okay?
Alex Danvers: Yeah. I was just gonna go home and check on Kelly, but, um, I'm sure she's got it covered.
ER Doctor: Everyone near the collapsed building inhaled a lot of dust. They're all experiencing these same symptoms.
Kelly Olsen: Okay, so we need oxygen tanks, respirators...
ER Doctor: We don't have enough. It's worst-case first. We have a 60-year-old grandmother on a respirator, a 40-year-old father who's unresponsive, and ten more cases just as bad. So unless you can get me a hundred respirators and a dozen nurses, it's just going to have to wait.
John Diggle: I had an opportunity to become a special kind of hero. But it would've meant me leaving Lyla, my kids, and everything I love behind. So I had to ask myself... what kind of hero do I really wanna be? So the question is... what are you gonna do with what you're feeling right now?
Kelly Olsen: I wanna be an advocate for the people who have lost hope. For the people who have been failed by those meant to protect them. For the people who don't have heroes that look like them. Protecting those that are exhausted, so they don't have to fight every single day for themselves.
John Diggle: Good. Let that guide you.
Guardian: I'm here because of Kelly Olsen.
Orlando Davis: You're...
Guardian: Guardian. I know how to give everyone their energy back. But I need your help.
Orlando Davis: I'm not leaving my brother. All you heroes end up being the same. You say you care, but you're just gonna go and leave us with a mess to clean up. Why should I trust you?
Guardian: You shouldn't. Trust should be earned. And when you've been wronged, nothing in you tells you to trust again. I'm just asking for a chance. A start to prove I'm different.
Orlando Davis: What do you need?
Alex Danvers: I may not, uh... understand, and, uh, you know, I... I understand that I won't fully ever... I just... I just want to be... an ally to you in every way.
Kelly Olsen: I, uh... I feel like a valve has been released... and I have no control over my emotions. Which is something I have always prided myself on. All I keep saying is that I'm tired... of fighting for something that we should all be innately fighting for. I am so tired. Yeah, and I-I... I c... I ca... I can't process it all right now.
Alex Danvers: Well, how do I support you? Because I love you. And it kills me to see you in pain.
Kelly Olsen: Just... let me be. And don't push me to unpack it all right now so it can be communicated for you. Hold the space and love me... without having to understand all of me and all of my experiences. And for now, just... hold me.
S6.E13 ∙ The Gauntlet Supergirl: Do you really not believe in magic? Lena Luthor: I believe in you. And in all of us. We'll defeat this, no matter what it's called. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go interrogate a Kryptonian witch. Supergirl: Have fun.
Supergirl: We think that even if the courage totem seemed like an innocuous object before it was hidden...
J'onn J'onnz: Because it's a magical power source, it could have evolved into a symbol of courage.
Alex Danvers: So, I have run searches on every known artifact having anything to do with courage, from early human history to present day.
Lena Luthor: And I've cross-referenced it with items that are still in existence. Coming to you... now, Brainy.
Brainiac-5: We apply my algorithm and we get... 64,427 possible totem locations.
Alex Danvers: Great. So even at Supergirl's speed, that would take us...
Brainiac-5: 32 days, two hours, and 38 minutes to check them all. Unless, of course, we hit the jackpot early.
J'onn J'onnz: [Brainy's computer beeps] There's a partial facial recognition at the Museum of Science and Technology.
Brainiac-5: There's a potential artifact there. A slingshot. And not just any slingshot, the one David allegedly used to kill Goliath.
Supergirl: Jackpot.
Nxylgsptinz: What took you so long? Mitch: The shipment was delayed. But it arrived. Nxylgsptinz: It did? The courage totem is in National City. Mitch: Everything is in place. You'll enter the museum by this lab, undetected. There's a gap in their security when the shift change happens. That's your opening. Your target time is 12:52 p.m. on the dot. You'll have exactly eight minutes to steal it. Nxylgsptinz: Eight minutes? What an annoyingly small window. Do the people of Earth have to go through these... ridiculously elaborate plans every time they want something? Hmm? Mitch: [scoffing] People. [indicating a blaster rifle nearby] Mitch: You know, I could always use one of these bad boys and, uh... Nxylgsptinz: No! I need to do it quietly. The only chance Supergirl and her friends have of finding the totems is if I give the game away. But thanks to my Mxy-powered crystal ball, the courage totem is within my grasp. And once I have it, my revenge will be only a few totems away.
Sentinel: Oh, sweet! Another dragon.
Supergirl: Sweet?
Sentinel: Yeah.
[conjuring a whip from her gauntlet]
Sentinel: This one's mine.
Supergirl: Alex, wait!
J'onn J'onnz: Go get him, Alex!
Supergirl: That dragon is gonna barbecue her unless we stop it. Can you calm it psychically?
J'onn J'onnz: I admire your concern for your sister, Supergirl. And can I just say how proud I am to have watched you both grow into the strong women you are today?
Lena Luthor: Okay, I've confirmed it. There was fifth-dimensional energy present at the coffee shop.
Supergirl: Which is in the museum. The totem. Everyone there must have been affected, including some of you.
J'onn J'onnz: Us? How?
Supergirl: Well, Vita told us that anyone around the totem when it split could be impacted.
Alex Danvers: Well, so what if we were affected? I mean, how bad can overly courageous superheroes really be?
Supergirl: Alex, you ran *into* the dragon's fire.
J'onn J'onnz: Alex is such a courageous hero.
Alex Danvers: Aw.
Supergirl: Yeah, who's usually a class-A, glass-half-shattered realist. And look at her now. The totem must've given her the courage to be dangerously optimistic. And you encouraged her!
J'onn J'onnz: I'm just so impressed by her initiative.
Alex Danvers: [modestly] Well...
J'onn J'onnz: I-I-I have to say, I'm impressed by all of you. You're inspirations, each and every one of you. How you handled yourselves, you make me feel...
[realizing he's been affected, too]
J'onn J'onnz: Oh. I see.
Supergirl: Yeah. Having the courage to openly express your feelings is hurting your ability to make quick decisions.
Supergirl: Nxyly, hand the totem over.
Nxylgsptinz: [chuckling in amusement] No. This one's mine. Better luck next time.
[seeing she's surrounded]
Nxylgsptinz: Cgrzyx.
[the totem activates]
Bryxly: [a flash appears in her mind] The rest of the troops are in the armory, sister.
[Kara uses her heat vision to split the totem in half]
Nxylgsptinz: What have you done? Mitch, now!
[as Kara speeds forward, Nxyly is teleported away]
Supergirl: So I have to pass my gauntlet before Nxyly passes hers. Brainiac-5: [possessed by Vita's consciousness] It will not be easy. You'll pay a terrible emotional price. And if you fail, the totem's erratic magic will surge in everyone who was near the totem when it broke. Nia Nal: [trying to comfort Kara] Hey... we're gonna help you. Brainiac-5: Ha! Yeah, right. Rubbish! She who broke the totem must run the gauntlet... alone. Oh, dear. Lena Luthor: [he chortles and laughs] Got it. I've got it! Nia Nal: [Vita's consciousness is removed] Brainy, are you okay? Brainiac-5: What... what happened? Where am I? Nia Nal: You okay? Brainiac-5: That wa... I did not like that. Lena Luthor: I will go and make sure that Vita can't make any more unscheduled appearances. Supergirl: Nia, go help Alex and J'onn try to find Nxyly. I'll go... pay my emotional price.
Nxylgsptinz: [stealing the totem from its case, an alarm rings] Mitch, you miscalculating moron.
J'onn J'onnz: Uh, Mr. Dragon, sir? Two minutes of your time. Just two minutes. Two minutes. So, uh, look. I know you've got a lot of rage going on inside of you, but you don't really want to hurt these people. Sentinel: [after being saved by Kara] Nice catch. Gotta go. Supergirl: Wait. Alex, come ba... what's going on? [seeing the dragon open its mouth] Supergirl: J'onn. J'onn J'onnz: That looks like, uh, fire. Supergirl: [using her cape to shield them from the flames] J'onn, are you trying to reason with the dragon? We need to save everyone. So could you please just... just calm them down? J'onn J'onnz: Right. You're right, you're right. These people must be so scared. But they're being so brave... Supergirl: [impatiently] J'onn! J'onn J'onnz: Right. Right. [as he uses his powers, the dragon reverts to its normal size and Alex picks the lizard up] J'onn J'onnz: She got it. I'm gonna get a coffee. Supergirl: Get a coff... [confused] Supergirl: What happened here?
Andrea Rojas: I tasked you with covering the Super Friends. You should have a sixth sense when they're on the move by now.
William Dey: I-I'm getting there as fast as I can.
Andrea Rojas: And what about your story on the Minette crime syndicate's latest move into National City? You said you had an in to go undercover?
William Dey: I did. I-I will.
Andrea Rojas: What happened to the prize-winning journalist I hired? The one who went undercover with drug lords in Colombia. Embedded himself with rebels in Kaznia. Hell, you were even undercover when you came here. Where's that reporter? I asked you to track the Super Friends and you have nothing to show for it. Make... it... happen.
Supergirl: Vita, we need your help. We accidentally broke the courage totem, and now there's fifth-dimensional energy coming out of it.
Brainiac-5: [possessed by her consciousness] Well, that wasn't wise. Breaking the totem unleashes its magic. Anyone within a close radius when it broke will be given a boost of raw, unfiltered courage.
Supergirl: All those people at the museum have been affected. We could see erratic, even violent behavior all over the city.
Nia Nal: We were there, too. Why weren't we affected?
Supergirl: We'll monitor just to be safe. Vita. Hey, Vita!
Brainiac-5: Hmm.
Supergirl: How do we reverse it?
Brainiac-5: By gaining control of your half of the totem. Mm-hmm. You understand? This will attract the other half. You follow? Unite them... and quell the magic.
Supergirl: And to gain control, I have to pass that gauntlet?
Brainiac-5: Mm, someone's been paying attention to what I've been saying. Yeah, man. If you are successful, you'll gain full command of the totem.
Supergirl: What was the word again? Cgyrzyx. Totem Oracle: [her half of the totem activates] Face your past... face yourself... face the moment you lacked true courage. Supergirl: What does that mean? [in her mind, she finds herself in a bar, seeing a news report about an airplane in trouble] Kara Danvers: This is the night I became Supergirl. Alex was on that plane. [after saving the plane, she hears someone else calling for help] Kara Danvers: I remember this. I didn't go because I was afraid I'd be seen. Man: [getting mugged] I... I-I don't have any cash. Kara Danvers: [pulling the mugger off and throwing him into a dumpster] You're safe now. I'll call the police. Totem Oracle: [the memory ends] You have failed.
Brainiac-5: I can't wake Nia. I think she's accessed a dream state deeper than she ever has before.
Supergirl: [realizing] Because she has the courage to. Vita told me if I failed my gauntlet, the effects would worsen.
Alex Danvers: Hey, go easy on yourself. You will pass your test.
Brainiac-5: And Lena and I can contain the totem's energy until you do. Alex, J'onn, you should monitor the city. There might be more incidents like the coffee shop.
J'onn J'onnz: Brainy, he has turned into such a wonderful leader.
Alex Danvers: See? Come on. There's nothing to worry about. We got this.
Kelly Olsen: [bandaging a cut on Alex's arm] Here you go. You may have a scar. But, I mean, I'm into it.
Alex Danvers: I know you are. I am really, really grateful that you showed up tonight, but you really didn't have to.
Kelly Olsen: Just because you didn't call me for help doesn't mean I won't be there.
Alex Danvers: Well, I just, you know... I know how important today's work was for you and I didn't wanna take you from that. And honestly, I really felt like I could take on a lightning storm all by myself. Yes. Magic totems, they... they are a bitch.
Nxylgsptinz: I don't understand. I know what this test is asking of me. In real life, I didn't have the courage to kill my father when he betrayed me. But this time, I did. So why didn't it work? Why force me to go through this horrid moment if I can't even have control of this bloody totem?
Mitch: Well, maybe you killed the wrong guy. Maybe you... you-you should've killed your brother.
Nxylgsptinz: What? How dare you.
Mitch: I-I'm sorry. I just thought... but didn't you say he betrayed you, too?
Nxylgsptinz: [remembering, her emotions stir] He did... but I could never kill him.
Mitch: Well, maybe that's the test. You know, killing the thing you hate is hard, but not nearly as hard as killing the thing you love the most.
Nxylgsptinz: Cgyrzyx. Totem Oracle: [her half of the totem activates] Face your past... face yourself... face the moment you lacked true courage. Bryxly: [in her mind, she finds herself in the Fifth Dimension] The rest of the troops are in the armory, sister. Nxylgsptinz: [realizing where she is] It's the day of the coup. Bryxly: They await our command. King Brpxz: Are you so sure about that? [the guards raise their staffs defensively] King Brpxz: I don't think these traitors are in any condition to fight. [he snaps, and the guards fall to the ground unconscious] King Brpxz: You... thought you could pull off a coup? You know what that makes me? Proud, son. You've got spine. [to Nxyly] King Brpxz: But you... for a daughter to betray her father like this? It's unforgivable. Throw her in the dungeon. [Bryxly isn't sure what to do] King Brpxz: Now, son. Nxylgsptinz: Father! [drawing a dagger, she stabs him] Nxylgsptinz: I should have killed you when I had the chance. Totem Oracle: [her memory ends] You have failed.
Supergirl: Lena, you're back. How was Newfoundland? Lena Luthor: Um... very quiet. Supergirl: Did you find anything else about your mom? Lena Luthor: Honestly, it was kind of a lot to process, so I'd prefer it if we could just jump back into work and maybe you could bring me up to speed? Brainiac-5: We're in a race against a vengeful fifth-dimensional imp named Nxyly to find seven totems before she can use them to wipe us out of existence. Lena Luthor: I assume it's this Nxyly that's responsible for the giant cat I saw on the news? Supergirl: She was, and we have to stop her. I was just gonna go to the Fortress to see what info I could find. Do you wanna come? Lena Luthor: Sure. Have portal, will travel.
Vita: You seek the AllStone totems? I advise you to stay away from them. Seeking them on Krypton led to the demise of many in my coven. Supergirl: Well, we don't really have a choice. So, how do we find them? Vita: Oh, if you choose to seek the totems, there are a few rules you must know. Rule one, there is a prescribed order to the totems. The courage totem is first. Supergirl: That must be the one Nxyly's after. Vita: Rule two, the totems have been concealed as artifacts, hidden over time. Three, you must activate the totem before you can wield it. To do so, you must speak the word "Cgrzyx." Four, to fully control the totem, you must submit yourself to a test of character. This trial will take a deep emotional toll. It will not be pleasant. Supergirl: Yeah, but we don't want to control the totems. We just wanna protect them. How did the witches in your coven start their search? Vita: On Krypton, we discovered that over the eons, these magical artifacts had an effect on the cultures that grew up around them. Lena Luthor: An artifact? That could be anything. Vita: Correct. The totems are formidable. May you survive your quest.
Lena Luthor: This is incredible. Whatever the totem is, it's radiating concentrated fifth-dimensional energy. I mean, that can't be good. Supergirl: Well, maybe Vita can tell us more. Brainiac-5: [bringing over a metal contraption containing Vita's crystal] All right. How does this work, exactly? Nia Nal: [as he touches the crystal, purple beams zap his eyes] Brainy? Brainiac-5: [in a different tone of voice] Hush, child. The Coluan... is fine. Supergirl: Vita, did you possess Brainy? Brainiac-5: Hmm. It's quite refreshing to be embodied. Don't fret. I-I'll put him back the way I found him. [touching the circular lights on Brainy's suit] Brainiac-5: What are these? His nipples? Nia Nal: We need to get that witch out of him now. Lena Luthor: Yeah, I'm on it.
Supergirl: Access all Kryptonian knowledge on fifth-dimensional AllStone totems. Here we go. [loading a crystal, she's surprised as a hologram of Vita appears] Supergirl: Oh. Lena Luthor: You know her? Supergirl: Yeah, she's a Kryptonian witch. Lena Luthor: [skeptical] A witch? Supergirl: Well, the living memory of one. Her name is Vita. Lena Luthor: Well, what does a Kryptonian witch got to do with a fifth-dimensional totem? Supergirl: Well, fifth-dimensional energy is magic. Lena Luthor: Is the term "magic" really accurate? I mean, it's energy. There must be a scientific logic to it. We just don't understand it yet.
Supergirl: I wish Mxy's song had given us just a little bit more info, like, I don't know, where to even start looking for the totems.
Dr. Frank Gale: Dr. Lahr. What do you want? Dr. Beatrice Lahr: I want you to give me the plans for finishing the plasma ionizer. I know you've got them on your hard drive. Dr. Frank Gale: No. Project Bolt is too dangerous. Now, if you can't see that, then you leave me no choice. I'm going to wipe this hard drive clean, and then no one can access the plans. Dr. Beatrice Lahr: [stopping him as he leaves] Then you leave me no choice. [her eyes glow blue]
Nia Nal: What's with all the old stories?
William Dey: This is actually the first time I've been able to read this article since...
Nia Nal: Eve Teschmacher shot you.
William Dey: Honestly, I almost didn't even remember how it happened, I buried so much. I, um... just wanted to push past it. And then today for some reason, I had the courage to get out there again.
Nia Nal: Well, I heard that the, um, the artifact that was stolen from the museum came with a sort of curse. It made everybody in the area more courageous.
William Dey: Maybe it was a curse, but it forced me to really face everything I had gone through for the first time and actually walk through it.
Lena Luthor: Any luck with your trials? Supergirl: Oh. No, not even a little. How about you and Brainy? Have you managed to contain the totem's energy? Lena Luthor: Not exactly. I'm actually on my way to talk to our friend Vita. Supergirl: Hmm. Well, at least you two haven't been affected by the totem. I wish we had an explanation for why I can't pass this gauntlet. The test wants me to overcome a moment where my courage failed. It's the night I made my first save as Supergirl, when I saved Alex's plane. Lena Luthor: That doesn't sound like a moment where you lacked courage. Supergirl: Right? I feel like I was the most courageous then. There's gotta be something more. I mean, what do I do? If I try again and fail, people could get really hurt. But then if I don't try... Lena Luthor: The imp could get the totem and all the magic it contains.
Nxylgsptinz: I trusted you. And you betrayed me. You were my baby brother. There's nothing I wouldn't have done to protect you. I raised you. I wasn't just your sister. I was your most loyal friend. And this is how you repay me? You're going to just turn away from me? I would never have betrayed you. I would never have hurt you. I would never, ever have turned my back on you. Especially for him. I would've died for you. I did die. Right here. You destroyed everything. You destroyed me. Mitch: [her vision ends] What? What-what happened? Nxylgsptinz: I broke down and told my brother how his betrayal destroyed me. I failed. Mitch: Must've been hard. Totem Oracle: [the totem shapeshifts into a red crystal] You have performed admirably. Nxylgsptinz: That was it. The test. That was what they meant by courage. The courage to be vulnerable. Supergirl: [at the Tower, her half of the totem glows red] Nxyly passed her test.
Supergirl: You're going to electrocute this whole city.
Dr. Beatrice Lahr: You sound just like my ex-partner, and I will prove you both wrong.
Supergirl: [using her heat vision to short out the power source] Tell us how to stop the storm.
Dr. Beatrice Lahr: You just ruined my life's work!
J'onn J'onnz: [whooshing in] Bummer. Look, I feel your frustration. Do you want to talk about it?
Brainiac-5: I found the scientist. Dr. Beatrice Lahr. She was working on Project Bolt, an attempt to harness lightning energy... until she lost her funding this morning.
Supergirl: It has to be her.
Brainiac-5: I've also dialed in on the epicenter of the storm. It's... it's right above the Tower.
Lena Luthor: No, Brainy, it's not. It's not even close. That's your fourth miscalculation today.
J'onn J'onnz: Brainy! You give us flawless calculations every day. You're allowed to make mistakes from time to time.
Supergirl: No, he's not. You've been affected by the totem.
Brainiac-5: [snickering] That's ridiculous.
Supergirl: What's the one thing a Coluan doesn't have the courage to do?
Brainiac-5: Be wrong in his calculations.
[realizing she's right]
Brainiac-5: Oh... have I just spent all day guesstimating?
Supergirl: I-I'm... I appreciate your newfound courage, but we need to have a plan. Alex...
[looking around]
Supergirl: Where's Alex?
J'onn J'onnz: She must have rushed out.
[proudly]
J'onn J'onnz: That is just like her. Always thinking of others before herself.
Lena Luthor: I've located the epicenter of the storm. It's clustering over the waterfront.
Supergirl: Let's go. Hopefully, we can find Dr. Lahr and Alex there.
Dr. Beatrice Lahr: I can't believe Dr. Gale was afraid this wouldn't work. Dorothy: Shouldn't we run tests first? Dr. Beatrice Lahr: Have a little courage. If we know we can harness lightning... why wait?
Lena Luthor: Supergirl, that last strike was 800 megajoules. At this rate, we're minutes away from a strike that could electrify the whole harbor and anyone nearby.
Supergirl: [looking around at the chaos] Lena, release the totem.
Lena Luthor: You can still pass the test.
Supergirl: But if I fail, it will get worse. I need my team functional. I need Dr. Lahr helpful. And none of that will happen unless the totem was restored.
Supergirl: It was Nxyly. I don't know how...
Alex Danvers: [helping her sit up] Here.
Supergirl: ...but I could feel her emotions. She was... she was triumphant, yet still vengeful. Determined more than ever to get her hands on the next totem.
Lena Luthor: I couldn't begin to explain it, but it is possible that restoring the totem created a psychic connection between you and Nxyly.
Alex Danvers: Well, I can't find anything wrong. And your vitals are normal.
Lena Luthor: Really? She just fainted due to a psychic bond with a fifth-dimensional imp.
Alex Danvers: Exactly. So whatever's happening between you and Nxyly, our monitors can't detect it. So, do you think Nxyly senses you, too?
Supergirl: I think so. And I think to fight her, I'm gonna need every bit of power I can find, and then some.
Kara Danvers: I don't get it. I-I-I always try to be courageous. I don't understand why I can't pass that trial.
Lena Luthor: I don't get it, either. You've sacrificed yourself for so many people. You literally went to the Phantom Zone to save humanity.
Kara Danvers: And yet there was still something I was doing wrong.
Lena Luthor: Well, I may have a way to fight Nxyly without your needing to pass the gauntlet.
Kara Danvers: How?
Lena Luthor: So, you know I went to Newfoundland to learn more about my mother.
Kara Danvers: Yeah.
Lena Luthor: Well, it's complicated, but it turns out... that... that she's a witch, and apparently, so am I.
Kara Danvers: [taken aback] What? That's... seriously?
Lena Luthor: Yeah. I mean, as you can imagine, this is hard for me. I'm a scientist, but... and I'm not sure I'm ready to talk about it yet. But there are things beyond rational law. And apparently, my bloodline is one of them. Science might not be able to defeat what we're up against, but maybe a combination of science and magic can. And I feel like I owe it to everyone to learn as much as I can. And I thought I could start with seeing if I could untether you from Nxyly.
Kara Danvers: Well, I-I will take all of your help with magic, but, um... but I wanna stay connected to her. It... it could be an asset. If I can sense how Nxyly's feeling, maybe I can sense what she's planning.
Lena Luthor: I mean, it could be painful and dangerous.
Kara Danvers: Nxyly is unlike any villain we've ever faced, and if it gives us an advantage, I'm willing to take that risk.
Lena Luthor: I don't know what that gauntlet was about, 'cause you are the epitome of courageous.
[with a sharp inhale, Kara pinches the bridge of her nose in pain]
Lena Luthor: Kara? Kara, are you all right? Is it happening again?
Kara Danvers: [the pain subsides] She's angry. Nxyly's angry.
Lena Luthor: This storm came on fast. Brainiac-5: It's not following any form of normal weather pattern, either. Lena Luthor: There's been 13 ground lightning strikes in the past six minutes. If this storm clusters, we could be looking at a single discharge of over 1,000 megajoules. Alex Danvers: That's 50 times the strength of an average strike. It's enough to wipe out every power grid in the city. Supergirl: Do you think the totem has something to do with this? J'onn J'onnz: Supergirl, I know you like to take things all on your own shoulders. But this is not your fault. Brainiac-5: Actually, it might be. J'onn J'onnz: Hold that thought.
Nxylgsptinz: Why does she not suffer? My gauntlet brought me nothing but unfiltered pain. Supergirl went through the same trials, and yet she's hopeful, happy. Why? Mitch: Perhaps you suffer most because you passed your test. She didn't. Nxylgsptinz: You're right. I won. My pain is the price of the power... and with it, I will find the rest of the totems.
Brainiac-5: At the coffee shop, I overheard two scientists arguing about something that could "harness lightning." If they had such a device, it could trigger a mega-storm.
Supergirl: Find them. Cross-reference the security cam footage at the museum with facial recognition. If they started this, they can tell us how to stop it.
[rhetorically to the totem]
Supergirl: How do I pass you?
Nia Nal: I heard about your crime syndicate beat. You going undercover?
William Dey: No, better.
Nia Nal: Do tell.
William Dey: I am going to ask the Super Friends if I could be embedded with them.
[Nia is slightly alarmed]
William Dey: I know, but think of the access. And I know the hardest part is getting them to agree to it... but Kara knows Supergirl. And you don't get anywhere if you don't ask.
Supergirl: Cgyrzyx. [her half of the totem activates, and in her mind, she finds herself back in the bar] Kara Danvers: Let's try this again.
Vita: [Lena activates her crystal hologram] Back to this, then. Lena Luthor: Vita, we need your help containing the fifth-dimensional energy from the broken totem. Vita: [laughing] You mean fifth-dimensional magic. Lena Luthor: Whatever you wanna call it. It's coming from the totem, and you have the knowledge to help me stop it. Vita: I'm not the only one here with access to magic. Relax, child. Your secrets are safe with me. But I'm afraid I can't help you. I don't have command over fifth-dimensional magic. However, there are powerful witches who do. Even those oblivious to their abilities. If a reluctant Earth witch was to accept her gift and harness her magic, her powers could be strong enough. Lena Luthor: So, you mean, she could protect herself from the courage totem and help defeat the fifth-dimensional imp? Vita: Depends on how powerful the witch, and how far she's willing to go. Lena Luthor: Magic is unreliable. There are safer alternatives like science. Vita: Magic tramples universal laws of science. You saw it with your own eyes. Now, where is that Coluan? Oh, I'd love another trip into a body.
Supergirl: [fighting to keep her totem crystal from escaping] Do we have anything to contain this? To keep it here? Lena Luthor: [putting a case on the table] This wasn't enough to hold its magic, but it should be able to contain the totem physically. [Kara manages to put the crystal inside and Lena shuts the lid]
Sentinel: [looking at the lightning storm after being released from the totem's influence] That can't good.
Supergirl: Welcome back.
Dr. Beatrice Lahr: I am so sorry. I just had to prove I could harness lightning. But now that I've supercharged this storm, it'll just keep growing.
Supergirl: There's gotta be some way we can stop it.
Dr. Beatrice Lahr: Um... if we had a negative ionizer, that-that... that might prevent the storm from getting bigger.
J'onn J'onnz: Sentinel, the Hand of the Martian can morph into that.
Dr. Beatrice Lahr: Be careful.
Guardian: Don't worry. I got her back. Lena said you needed backup.
J'onn J'onnz: Glad you're here, Guardian. Now for the remaining cloud cluster. Brainy, if Supergirl circles it, what's the probability of creating an inverse function to disperse it?
Brainiac-5: At Mach 4? 87.6%.
Supergirl: Well, what are the odds if you, me, and J'onn do it together?
Brainiac-5: Excellent thinking. I'm on my way.
Lena Luthor: Have portal, will travel.
S6.E14 ∙ Magical Thinking
Supergirl: Duty screams.
William Dey: I just wanted to say I appreciate you trusting me with your secrets, J'onn. Or should I call you "Mr. Manhunter"? J'onn J'onnz: "J'onn" will do.
William Dey: [in the Tower] This place is incredible. How do you fund an operation like this?
Dreamer: Not easily. You would be amazed how much these suits cost to dry clean.
Kara Danvers: William Dey is going to be embedded at the Tower, covering all of us for CatCo.
Lena Luthor: A reporter? At the Tower? Are you sure that's such a good idea?
Alex Danvers: We think that it would be good for the mission. We need the public support. Especially if things continue to spiral with Nxyly.
J'onn J'onnz: But still, he'll have to work within our parameters. Which means keeping your identity and your connection to us off the record.
Kelly Olsen: Well... good luck tomorrow.
Nia Nal: You won't be at the Tower?
Kelly Olsen: I have a home check with an alien orphan named Esme. I met her at Joey's group home. And she was placed with a foster family last week. Hopefully, she ends up with a family where she can really blossom.
Alex Danvers: [Kara inexplicably starts laughing] Why are you laughing?
[she starts laughing more hysterically]
Alex Danvers: Like that?
Kara Danvers: It's Nxyly. I can sense her and she's... she's really happy.
Alex Danvers: We do have some ground rules.
William Dey: I don't let my sources dictate what I write. I'm sorry.
Supergirl: No, it's... it's nothing like that, William. We're never gonna ask you to lie. Only that you help us protect the people of National City by keeping private some things that may jeopardize our missions. Trust me, I believe in a free press more than you know.
William Dey: Good to hear. So, how does this work?
Alex Danvers: Well, you can't disclose the location of the Tower, and you can't ID the Super Friends or even try to learn their identities. Not even my sister Kara knows.
J'onn J'onnz: If you do, I'll wipe your mind.
Dreamer: [William chuckles, not sure if he's serious] He'll do it.
Alex Danvers: Yeah.
Supergirl: Oh, and before you file any story, just run it by one of us, please.
William Dey: A P.I. office as cover, huh?
J'onn J'onnz: I've always found it's best to hide in plain sight.
Supergirl: J'onn, I'm gonna need backup. Send everyone. Send... send anyone. And hurry.
Nxylgsptinz: Another totem in National City. It's almost too easy. It's as if fate is just dropping them on my doorstep.
Mitch: But the moment we leave the ship to get it, Supergirl and her friends are gonna be able to track us.
Nxylgsptinz: Well, then we better move quickly.
Nxylgsptinz: You have no idea what you're holding in your hand, do you, muscle boy? That is one of the seven keys to unlocking all the power of the universe. And you've just been carrying it around in your sweaty pocket with loose change and unwrapped candies. Give it to me. Now.
[the totem is tossed to her]
Nxylgsptinz: Cgyrzyx.
Totem Oracle: [the totem activates] The totem can belong only to one of ready heart. Is that you?
Nxylgsptinz: Yes.
Totem Oracle: Then use it wisely.
Nxylgsptinz: [the totem turns into a red crystal] That's it? There's no... gauntlet?
[chuckling happily]
Nxylgsptinz: All right, then.
Kara Danvers: [surprised to see Alex and their friends in her loft] What are you guys doing here?
Alex Danvers: It's game night, remember? We thought that it would cheer you up.
Kara Danvers: Oh, that's... guys, that's really sweet. I-I... I just figured with Nxyly still out there, we would cancel our plans.
Kelly Olsen: We all need to relax and decompress. You most of all, Kara.
Kara Danvers: Yeah, but there's still no sign of Nxyly and she already has one totem.
Alex Danvers: Brainy is on the Legion ship and he's scanning for Nxyly's ship. So if she or Mitch pop up anywhere, we'll know.
J'onn J'onnz: Besides, the mental tether you share with Nxyly could be a benefit to us.
Kara Danvers: Yeah, but I... I can't read her mind. I-I can only sense her extreme emotions. And it's not like a light switch I can just turn on and off. I feel like I'm constantly just waiting for it to happen. I can't think of anything else. We have to find her.
Lena Luthor: Well, I might have something that can help. My mother's book of spells.
Kelly Olsen: Have you found anything useful?
Lena Luthor: Not yet. I'm trying to figure out the underlying scientific logic, but I'm beginning to think magic is mainly just instinct and intuition.
Nia Nal: Honestly, that sounds a lot like dream interpretation. Maybe I could help you try to sort some of that out?
Lena Luthor: I'd really like that. Maybe we could start tomorrow.
Supergirl: So, Alex caught you up?
William Dey: Yeah. A revenge-obsessed imp hell-bent on acquiring interdimensional totems capable of wreaking universal destruction is here on Earth, and Lena Luthor has magical abilities.
Supergirl: Just another Tuesday in National City.
William Dey: How did Kara and Nia develop such close relationships with the Martian head of the former DEO? Alex Danvers: Let's just say they have a friend in common. William Dey: [surprised to see her] Alex, you're, uh... J'onn J'onnz: My partner in crime. Alex Danvers: Welcome to the Tower.
Kelly Olsen: [playing Jenga, Alex successfully pulls a piece out] No, not again! Well, you are a ringer.
Alex Danvers: Well, it's called hand/eye coordination. I don't know what else to tell you, babe.
Supergirl: J'onn stayed back at the arena to get things under control.
Dreamer: Sentinel and Guardian did, too.
Lena Luthor: What happened, exactly?
Supergirl: Nxyly got ahold of another totem and activated it like it was nothing. And then... and then she used it. And it turned people depraved. Not cold or unfeeling, but they're actually gleeful. They're taking joy in theft and violence and destruction.
Lena Luthor: Humanity is everything we think of as compassion and empathy. Exactly the things that Nxyly drained from her victims.
Dreamer: So the humanity totem is probably the one Nxyly got.
Supergirl: There had to have been at least 10,000 people in the blast radius of the arena. But luckily, it seems to have only affected a couple hundred.
Dreamer: Patching into the NCPD's CompStat technology, we can track real-time crime incidents represented by the blue dots.
[seeing their looks]
Dreamer: Well, don't look so surprised. I'm smart, too. You guys are just showoffs.
Supergirl: Nxyly is overwhelmed with feelings. It's almost like all of the humanity she took from her victims had to go somewhere, and now it's going into her.
Lena Luthor: Wait, you said that Nxyly used the totem immediately. But that would mean that there's no gauntlet. And from all of our research, we know that there's always a gauntlet.
Dreamer: That could mean that using the totem itself is the gauntlet.
Supergirl: And we may be able to use that to our advantage.
William Dey: How?
Supergirl: By repeating Lena's mistake at the botanical gardens and taking more humanity away from the original people that were affected at the arena in the first place. And in the same way that National City is overrun by chaos right now, if we flood Nxyly with emotions, it might be too much for her to handle. And-and... and it might force her to restore everyone's humanity and get rid of the totem.
Dreamer: It'd be sure to draw her out. We could capture the totems and Nxyly.
Supergirl: We can end this today.
Lena Luthor: Can't do it.
Supergirl: What?
Lena Luthor: I won't do it. It's wrong.
Supergirl: Lena, people need help now. This... this is for the greater good.
Lena Luthor: For the greater good? Do you hear yourself right now?
Supergirl: That's not what I meant.
Dreamer: Um...
[leading him out to give them privacy]
Dreamer: William, have I shown you the kitchen yet? We have a new coffee machine that is literally out of this world. Brainy picked it up from Corvon-4...
William Dey: I did not come here to report on the Tower's kitchen appliances.
Alex Danvers: Excuse me?
William Dey: Why did you even allow me in here if you won't let me report on what's really going on?
J'onn J'onnz: You agreed to our ground rules.
William Dey: The situation has changed. The violence in the city is getting worse. You guys have no plan.
Supergirl: [coming in with Lena] Yes, we do. Lena is going to amplify the totem's power... so that everyone who was within Nxyly's blast radius at the arena will lose their humanity, too.
Lena Luthor: We believe that Nxyly is being infused with the compassion that she's drained from her victims. With more people affected, we think she'll get overwhelmed and then use the totem again to restore everyone's humanity.
Alex Danvers: Okay, but doing so will cause even more chaos and destruction throughout the entire city.
Supergirl: So, we'll have to spread out and try our best to keep the city safe.
Alex Danvers: Until when?
Lena Luthor: Until Nxyly's drawn out.
J'onn J'onnz: If she comes out. She might not. And the longer people are affected by the totem's power, the less they seem to care about anything. This is a dangerous situation.
Supergirl: You sure you want to be out in the open to do this?
Lena Luthor: I've gotta get out of my head, and I can't do that in a lab.
Supergirl: Okay. We'll keep people from getting hurt when your spell hits them.
Andrea Rojas: "The epicenter of the inexplicable chaos seems to be..."
[putting her coffee mug down, it spills]
Andrea Rojas: "... Burnett Arena."
William Dey: Wait, that's my story. I'm literally writing it right now. Have you hacked my computer?
Andrea Rojas: Kara and others are already covering the chaos. You are embedded with the Super Friends. You need to play up that angle. What do they know about what's happening, when did they find out, and who is responsible for it?
William Dey: There are certain things I'm not able to report on. At least not yet.
Andrea Rojas: You're the reporter who broke open the BX gas scandal in Kaznia. And you didn't do it by pussyfooting around the story. You're holding out on me. Start naming names.
William Dey: The Super Friends are my sources. I've only just gained their trust. It isn't in my interest or CatCo's interest to burn them right away. The longer I embed with them, the more I learn, the better the eventual story will be.
Andrea Rojas: Oh, I see what is happening. They're making you feel welcome, showing you around, showing off their gadgets, making you feel like you're one of them. But you are not.
William Dey: I know I'm not one of them.
Andrea Rojas: Good, because they may be the Super friends... but they are not your friends. Now come back with a real story... or you don't come back at all.
Lena Luthor: [swirling ingredients in a test tube] Invenire res amissa. [the power goes out, then comes back on] Lena Luthor: Was there just an energy spike? Dreamer: Let me check. [turning to leave, she bumps into a tray, knocking beakers to the floor] Lena Luthor: Dreamer! Dreamer: Uh... I can't... I can't tell my lefts from my rights. Lena Luthor: Okay, I am so sorry. I will... I will fix this. Dreamer: I mean, it's kind of hilarious. Um... it's not permanent? Lena Luthor: No, no, no. It... I just must have miscalculated the ingredients. It should wear off in about an hour. Supergirl: [coming in] Any luck with that spell? Dreamer: [turning to face a wall behind her] Not yet. But... [realizing her error and turning back around] Dreamer: Lena broke my brain.
J'onn J'onnz: The chaos is spreading out from the arena to the waterfront.
Supergirl: Have the satellites picked up anything?
William Dey: Spy satellites?
Supergirl: [covering] We, uh... we borrowed some satellites to track Nxyly's ship.
J'onn J'onnz: Yeah, that's off the record. And, uh, no, nothing.
Supergirl: No Nxyly, no totem. We're still at square one.
Lena Luthor: [coming in] Maybe not. The seeds we used came from a big-box store. They'd been packaged, processed, and made dull. That's not how they would've been gathered when my mother wrote the spell. We need seeds from the wild. Sheep Laurel is a flowering shrub from the Limestone Barrens of Newfoundland. Here, it would have to be grown under the right conditions.
J'onn J'onnz: The Botanical Gardens. That's close to the arena. Ground zero for the violence.
Supergirl: I'll go get you some.
Lena Luthor: No. I need to come with you. The effective particles are unstable and diminishing in potency. I need to be on site to make the spell work.
William Dey: I'm coming, too.
[Supergirl looks at him curiously]
William Dey: I was a war correspondent. Closer I am to the action, the better my reporting.
Supergirl: The violence out there is spreading. And the more we fight these attackers, the more joyful they seem in fighting back.
[clutching her chest with a gasp]
Supergirl: It's Nxyly. She feels different. There's no rage anymore, just... just... compassion. I've never felt anything like this from her before. I don't know what this means. We need that spell to work, Lena. And we need it to work now.
William Dey: This Nxyly is unlike anything the public has faced before. The threats and strange events of the past few weeks are because of her, aren't they?
[getting his answer from her reaction]
William Dey: The people deserve to know who and what they're up against.
Supergirl: There are so many other things you could write about, like how we work together or keep people safe.
William Dey: Naming Nxyly is about safety. Keeping this a secret will only cause more harm.
Supergirl: Nxyly doesn't know we have Lena right now, that we have magic. So if you write about this and what we're doing, Nxyly could find a way to stop us. But if you write about this and don't write about what we're doing, it'll look like we're losing, and that will cause people to panic. So your only move is to not write about Nxyly at all.
William Dey: You'd make a good reporter.
Mitch: Nxyly, what's happening? Kill the guard. Get the totem. Nxyly, kill the guard. Nxylgsptinz: [wavering] I can't do it. Mitch: We don't have time. Just do it. Nxylgsptinz: I can't do it.
Lena Luthor: I thought the spell would locate the humanity totem by amplifying its energy signature. But Latin can be interpreted in a lot of ways. I mean, I got it wrong. The spell amplified the energy's potency. Supergirl: So the people already affected were made more callous and vicious? Lena Luthor: Yes. My spell backfired, and it drained the humanity from more people in the arena, and now those people are running wild in National City, and it... it's my fault. I'm responsible. Supergirl: Maybe... maybe you can undo it. Lena Luthor: How? I don't even know how the magical abilities I *can* harness will interact with fifth-dimensional energy. Supergirl: Maybe there's a-another spell in your mother's book you can try. Lena Luthor: You want me to try more magic? Supergirl: Nxyly already has two totems. She's probably close to getting a third. Science has gotten us nowhere. Your magic is our only option.
Sentinel: [in the middle of a battle] How did that home check go with that little girl... is... Es...
Guardian: Esme? It was great.
Sentinel: Oh, I'm so glad. I know you were worried about her.
Guardian: Looks like she's gonna get her happy ending.
[showing Alex the friendship bracelet Esme made]
Guardian: And she made me this as a thank-you.
Sentinel: [adorably] Aw!
Nxylgsptinz: What kind of being hurts others for their own benefit? Mitch: Nxyly, there's something wrong with you. The hope totem was yours for the taking. After everything you've gone through to just give up now, it doesn't make any sense. Nxylgsptinz: Mitch. Remember how strange I thought it was that... the totem had no gauntlet? What if... the totem is the test? What if, when I unleashed its power, it drained every drop of humanity from anyone standing in the blast radius? What if all that compassion and empathy flooded into me? Mitch: That's why you couldn't kill the guard. Nxylgsptinz: He might've had children. He might've had people who loved him and cared about him. All I could think was how sad they'd be if I took him away from them. I can't bear it. Mitch: All right. We already have two totems now. Maybe there's a way of getting the others without hurting anyone. That way, you get what you want. And I still get the life you promised me. Nxylgsptinz: Mitch. [hugging him with a laugh] Nxylgsptinz: Oh, it's brilliant! You're brilliant. Thank you. You're always thinking about me.
Supergirl: I can't believe you would not help.
Lena Luthor: Not if it means losing who we are in the process, because then we're no better than she is.
Supergirl: I know that you are still processing the fact that you can use magic, and I know that I have been pushing you out of your comfort zone. But that's only because I believe in you, and... I'm... I'm terrified. She makes me feel powerless. Nxyly's magic is unlike anything I've ever faced. I feel like I don't know how to beat her, and if she gets all seven totems, I won't be able to. You can do something I can't. I need your help, Lena.
Lena Luthor: From everything you've told me about Nxyly, she's more than just her magic. She is cunning and manipulative and cruel. And who does that remind you of?
Supergirl: [getting her point] Lex.
Lena Luthor: You've beat him before, and you will beat Nxyly, too, but not by doing whatever it takes to win. By doing the right thing. My mother hurt people with her magic. Unintentionally, but... she hid the truth of what happened, and that secret destroyed lives.
Supergirl: I'm so sorry.
Lena Luthor: Nxyly has caused so much pain. And I don't wanna hurt anybody with my magic or deceit.
Supergirl: You're right. Mm, you're right. We-we can't cross lines in darkness, however good the reasons.
Lena Luthor: Secrets are hard to hide in the light of day.
[getting an idea]
Lena Luthor: But maybe... but maybe the light of day is just what we need.
Supergirl: You find anything in your mom's book?
Lena Luthor: Uh, yeah, there is this one spell. It's "finding which was lost." Which, if I understand my mother's writings correctly, uses the discharged energy of the humanity totem to track it.
Dreamer: So, we find the totem, we find Nxyly.
Supergirl: Like a homing beacon. Lena, this is great. Can you do it?
Lena Luthor: It's... it's a bit advanced, but we've been readying the lab. And the air within 30 feet of where Nxyly used the totem would have been hyper-ionized. I just need a sample of the particles.
Dreamer: I'm on it.
Supergirl: See? Maybe you can find science in the magic after all.
Mitch: [to infiltrate the Hague, Nxyly is disguised as a security guard] The totem is in an alcove just off the library. Get inside and look for a sculpture called The Hand of the Flower. Kill the guard without drawing attention.
William Dey: Supergirl brought me up to speed. So, Lena Luthor can do magic.
Lena Luthor: That's off the record.
William Dey: Of course. You can trust me.
Lena Luthor: I'm not sure how accurate that statement is, anyway.
William Dey: So, what else are you working on?
Lena Luthor: It's a spell from my mother's book. I'm trying to track the humanity totem's energy, and hopefully, Nxyly as well.
William Dey: This is your mum's book? Reminds me of a family recipe book.
Lena Luthor: Yeah, I guess you could call it that. Except I have followed this spell's recipe to a T, I have checked all the directions. I have measured all the ingredients twice, and... all I managed to do was break Dreamer.
William Dey: Hmm. I remember when I was a kid. Every Sunday, I'd wake up and my dad was already in the kitchen tossing something together. Muffins, scones, the occasional pie. You name it. After he died... I would try to recreate his pastries, but they always came out... off. What I eventually realized was that I was being too technical. I was so focused on the exact measurements, I'd forgotten the ingredients. Berries he'd picked from our garden. The crust he'd make by hand. And he wasn't just baking. He was creating. Put his heart into it. When I stopped comparing my skills to my dad's, and I began to trust myself to make his recipes my way... I finally became the baker I'd always hoped to be. Next time you try one of your mum's spells, put your heart into it. Maybe you'd be surprised at the result.
Supergirl: [stopping a mugging] You're gonna be okay.
Woman: Thank you.
Supergirl: I hope we all will be.
J'onn J'onnz: [on comms] Supergirl, we got a hit on Nxyly's ship.
Mitch: Where are we going?
Nxylgsptinz: National City. I'm giving everyone their humanity back. Now.
Mitch: You can't!
Nxylgsptinz: What I can't do... is take it anymore. How am I going to hunt down the other totems if I don't stop feeling so deeply?
Mitch: But if we leave the ship, Supergirl will be able to find us.
Nxylgsptinz: I don't care.
Mitch: Hey, boss. Feeling better?
Nxylgsptinz: [realizing she's lost possession of the totem] No. No! Why did you let me get rid of the totem? Fly down. Get it.
[seeing Supergirl fly by]
Nxylgsptinz: Change of plans. Get us out of here.
Kara Danvers: How's William's article? Lena Luthor: Well, it's fantastic. I saw J'onn reading it earlier on, but I couldn't tell if he liked it. Kara Danvers: Yeah, he likes to play it close to the vest. But it's out there now. There's no turning back. Lena Luthor: I just hope people will understand why we did what we had to do. Kara Danvers: Some will. Others will accuse us of abusing our power. But at least we can debate about it in the open. Lena Luthor: Yeah. You know, I wanted to thank you for helping me get outside my comfort zone and embrace my magic. Kara Danvers: And thank you for reminding me that it's important to have clear boundaries with friends. Potsticker me. Lena Luthor: [offering a food container] Here, take it. I don't wanna use my fingers. Kara Danvers: I'm going to. Lena Luthor: Oh, that's classy. Kara Danvers: Mm-hmm. You know me.
Nxylgsptinz: Get a grip, girl. It's only the totem... messing with you. Concentrate. Concentrate on getting the next one. The hope totem. How can I be expected to get anything done when there's so much suffering on this planet? If only I didn't have this damn cuff, I could snap away poverty, disease, hunger. I could save the snow leopards from extinction. Am I the only one that cares?
Andrea Rojas: William, your article is fantastic. "A frustrated imp hell-bent on revenge". "The Super Friends in a race to get powerful totems." Magic? Our readers are gonna eat this up. William Dey: I'm glad you liked it. Andrea Rojas: I love it. And now for your follow-up, this... this Tower the Super Friends work out of, where is it? And what are their plans to defeat this Nxyly? Oh, and you must reveal who among the Super Friends has the magical power to fight her. William Dey: No. Andrea Rojas: I'm sorry, did you say no? William Dey: I'm the one embedded with the Super Friends. So I'm going to cover the story my way. Not theirs, and not yours. You don't get to tell me how to do my job anymore. Now, you can either take the stories I give you, or I am sure the Daily Planet would be interested in running them. Andrea Rojas: Hmm. Fine. But I'm moving your desk next to the bathrooms.
Kelly Olsen: We are waiting for the van from Social Services. The Fords changed their mind. They requested another placement for Esme.
Alex Danvers: They're giving her back?
Kelly Olsen: Mm-hmm. They said she's not a right fit for their family.
Alex Danvers: Oh, but she *was* a right fit when they forced her to confront armed attackers?
Kelly Olsen: I told them even though she's an alien with powers, it was their job to protect her. Not the other way around.
Alex Danvers: Good for you, babe. 'Cause I would have punched their lights out.
Lena Luthor: Hard to believe a small piece of wood from the bodhi tree can cause so much chaos.
Supergirl: Well, now that Nxyly's back to her old self, she'll no doubt be on the hunt for another totem.
J'onn J'onnz: And now that she's lost the humanity totem, she'll be angrier than ever.
Alex Danvers: When William publishes his article, everyone in National City's gonna know about her and the totems.
Dreamer: And that the Super Friends have evened the score.
Supergirl: It's time we get a head start on Nxyly. Any ideas how?
Lena Luthor: I still have some of those ionized particles left. They're still active. Each of the totems has the same energy signal, so we could use the particles to track another one. There's just enough left for one, though.
Alex Danvers: Okay, so, which one do we go after?
Dreamer: Well, there's the Dream totem. Sounds like something I might be able to help with.
William Dey: Lena, you were against this plan before. What changed? Lena Luthor: You. You have to write about what's going on here, so people can't accuse us of operating in secret. Supergirl: The time has come for full transparency. By shining a light on our actions, the people will be able to make up their own opinions about our methods. William Dey: If I agree to this, I tell the story my way. Nxyly's identification, her search for the totems, and the role of magic in all this. Those are *my* ground rules. J'onn J'onnz: All right, tell your story. I'll set the computers to search for Nxyly's ship and alert us if she, uh, shows up. I hope this works. Supergirl: You wanted closer to the action, you got it.
Nxylgsptinz: [Mitch accidentally-on-purpose cuts his hand with a tool] Oh, Mitch! You poor, broken thing. Oh! We have so much work to do. I can't possibly lose you now. Mitch: Are you, um, feeling okay? Nxylgsptinz: Mm-hmm. Never better. We already have two totems. And if the next one is as easy to use as the humanity totem was, I expect we'll have all seven in no time. Mitch: [looking into her crystal ball] The next totem's at the Hague. Nxylgsptinz: We're going to the Netherlands. I love travel!
Dreamer: This job just gets weirder and weirder.
S6.E15 ∙ Hope for Tomorrow
Alex Danvers: Esme, these are my co-workers. This is Lena, and this is William, and this is Brainy. Everyone, meet Esme.
Lena Luthor: Hello, Esme. It's very good to meet you.
Esme: You're very pretty.
Lena Luthor: Thank you. So are you.
Alex Danvers: Hey, uh, I was wondering, Brainy, if you could spare a little bit of time to help me out. Um, Esme is a Dyralian, and Kelly and I are looking to get her to feel a little more comfortable with her mimic powers. Um, off the record.
William Dey: Of course.
Brainiac-5: Well, lucky for you, I used to be old friends with a Dyralian. This one time, the Dyralian and I were socializing with a Winathian friend of ours, and the Dyralian unknowingly taps into the Winathian's ability to de-power the gravity in the room. It took us three hours to get down from the ceiling.
Esme: He's funny.
Brainiac-5: [leading her and Alex onto the elevator] Tell me, how familiar are you with Coluan quantum mechanics? Hmm? Have you been trained in hand-to-hand combat?
Esme: But I'm still tired. Alex Danvers: I-I know that you're tired, Esme, I do. But I really think if we try again and you just pushed through, you're gonna feel a lot better about yourself, okay? And then you won't feel so overwhelmed by your powers. And so, look, I even brought you Supergirl to mimc. Esme: [looking at her curiously] She has the same powers as your sister Kara. You're the same person, aren't you? Alex Danvers: Um, listen, Esme. Sit down, sit down. Listen, um, not everybody can know that. Okay? So... so, that's a private matter that we don't really talk about, all right? Esme: Am I in trouble? Alex Danvers: No. No, no, no, no. Of course not, of course not. Now, since you're going to be seeing Kara... well, Supergirl, a lot more, I want you to feel more comfortable around her powers. All right? So, what do you say? Will you give it a go?
Alex Danvers: That was awful. Oh, my God, she was so embarrassed and so scared.
Kelly Olsen: I mean, she's just coming into her powers and-and doesn't know how they work. Must be so overwhelming.
Alex Danvers: I just... all I want to do is just protect her. You know what, I feel like I'm completely out of my depth here. I don't want to say the wrong thing. And I-I don't want to make her feel worse.
Kelly Olsen: Yeah, I'm on pins and needles, too. But being able to have a family with you is such a blessing. And being able to bring that little girl into our family... I just want to give her everything that she's missed in her life.
Alex Danvers: Yeah.
Kelly Olsen: And I think that she's especially lucky that we are the ones who are adopting her. And you can help her figure out her powers and help her feel comfortable experiencing them.
Alex Danvers: Yeah. Yeah, I can do that.
J'onn J'onnz: The Hand of the Flower, carved out of the throne that once belonged to Elpis, the Greek goddess of hope. It must have been placed here at the Hague as a talisman of peace.
Supergirl: Well, I received my gauntlet. It said to inspire a lasting hope.
J'onn J'onnz: Luckily for you, Supergirl, that's kind of on brand.
Supergirl: Yeah, but the flower won't budge for me. If Nxyly's able to figure out the gauntlet and get this Hope totem out of the rock first...
Supergirl: So, remember, Esme, I'm an alien just like you, only I'm a Kryptonian, and the thing about Kryptonians is we get our powers when there's a yellow sun around, like there is here on Earth. We can fly. We have heat vision, which some people might think is scary, but let me tell you a secret. It really comes in handy when you want to make a cup of hot chocolate. We also have this thing called super-hearing, which can get a little overwhelming, but you just have to take it slow. Do you want to try?
[Esme nods]
Supergirl: All right. Okay, I want you to close your eyes...
[Esme does]
Supergirl: ...take a big, deep breath...
[demonstrating]
Supergirl: ... and listen really closely to Alex's heartbeat. Do you hear that?
Esme: Yes, her heart is beating so fast.
[hearing a jackhammer drilling]
Esme: Ow! That hurt!
Alex Danvers: Oh, hey, it's... it's okay. You're okay, you're okay.
Supergirl: It's just some construction outside. It's all right.
Alex Danvers: Just... just don't let it distract you, okay? Just keep breathing...
[inhaling]
Alex Danvers: ... and search for something new. Okay? Okay.
Supergirl: [listening to wings flapping] Do you hear that?
Esme: Yes.
Supergirl: That is the sound of a butterfly flapping its wings. That's one of my favorites.
Esme: [hearing a car crash] What was that? Make it stop.
Alex Danvers: Just relax. All right? I just want you to just, um, push through and focus on what you want to hear, okay? You-you really need to be able to control these powers. And-And I feel like if you... if really try, you're gonna get it. Okay?
[Esme nods]
Alex Danvers: Okay, okay. You're doing great.
Supergirl: Deep breath, try again.
Esme: [to Alex after hearing various scary noises] Why'd you make me listen to that? You're horrible!
[she runs out]
Alex Danvers: I, uh... I'll-I'll go after her.
Nxylgsptinz: "The Truth Behind Chaos." Huh. What a curious world this is, that this journalist William Dey would spin a narrative that Supergirl and her colleagues are trying to protect people... from me. If they would just leave me alone, I'd be free to collect all the totems, and I'd get out of their hair.
[tinkering, Mitch isn't really listening]
Nxylgsptinz: But that's what people in power, like Supergirl, do. They tell tales to make themselves look like the hero. That's what my father did. Mitch.
Mitch: [starting] Oh, sorry. I didn't mean to be rude. I-I was just trying to help.
[showing her a metallic wristband]
Mitch: Naxim stole it from an Almeraci he once imprisoned. It's designed to absorb and repel energy. I-I refashioned it to hold the Courage totem and affixed to the cuff Mxyzptlk put on you.
Nxylgsptinz: To what end?
Mitch: Well, I hate seeing your powers diminished by these superheroes. And I thought with this, maybe it'll give you some of your magic back and allow you to use the one totem you have the way it was meant to be used, to get the rest of the totems, starting with the Hope totem.
[as he puts it on her wrist, she manages to conjure a ball of energy]
Nxylgsptinz: It works. You just gave me Courage. So now I think I should go and take Hope.
Supergirl: Any luck finding Nxyly or the next totem?
Brainiac-5: Still scanning. Nia hasn't had any luck in Parthas finding the Dream totem, either.
Lena Luthor: [Brainy gets an alert on his computer] Well, it looks like you just got lucky.
Brainiac-5: Indeed. It appears that three days ago, Nxyly broke into the Hague while we were dealing with the chaos caused by the Humanity totem. Although, she barely entered and walked away with nothing.
William Dey: Why are you only getting the match now?
Brainiac-5: The system scans every available public camera worldwide. That's billions of bits of data, and unfortunately, I'm beholden to 21st-century upload speeds. I'm accessing the Hague's security system now for more information.
Supergirl: Still, it's surprising there was no news report.
Lena Luthor: Well, with things escalating between Kaznia and Corto Maltese and the setting up of the peace talks, a non-robbery at the Hague was probably the least newsworthy item.
Supergirl: Hmm.
Brainiac-5: Well, a totem must be there. According to their security feed, Nxyly just returned.
Supergirl: I don't know what I'm gonna do. When I accessed the totem's gauntlet at the Hague, it said I needed to inspire a hope that burns longer and brighter than the sun. But it didn't give me a starting point like last time, and I can't afford to try and fail. I mean, you saw how bad things got when I didn't pass the Courage gauntlet. I-I try to provide people with hope all the time, and what can I do differently now?
Lena Luthor: Well, on the bright side, if it's a race between you and Nxyly to prove hope for a Hope totem, I know where my money is going.
[Alex gets off the elevator]
Lena Luthor: Is Esme all right?
Alex Danvers: Uh, yeah. Yeah, she's okay. Um, I had her mimic Brainy, and then I asked her to solve the Coluan equivalent of Einstein's theory of relativity, but she got a little overwhelmed with the calculation, so we stopped. Do you think maybe you could give a little hope to some little girl who's down in the dumps? I mean, I know if she just keeps trying, she's gonna get it.
Supergirl: Well, for that little girl, anything.
Lena Luthor: El mayara.
Supergirl: Where is everyone?
Lena Luthor: Oh, uh, downstairs. Alex is using Brainy to help Esme get used to her powers.
Supergirl: Oh. I see you have your mother's grimoire out. Does that mean you're getting more comfortable with it?
Lena Luthor: I just pretend it's Newton's "Principia", and that makes it slightly easier to open. There's still no luck in finding Nxyly or that ship, so I thought maybe, in the meantime, I could try and find a charm that could help secure the Humanity totem against any magic that Nxyly still may have access to, just in case she comes to find it here.
Kelly Olsen: [Esme accidentally phases through a wall] Sweetie, are you okay?
Alex Danvers: Hey, hey. It's okay. It's okay. It's just your powers. Listen, so you can mimic other aliens' powers, and sometimes without even knowing it. Well, this time you mimicked J'onn's powers, and-and... he's a Martian. And I-I'm so sorry that I didn't tell you he was an alien. I-I-I'm so sorry, Esme.
J'onn J'onnz: Esme, what you just did is called phasing.
Esme: I'm sorry. I won't do it again. I promise.
Kelly Olsen: Oh, sweetie, you're not in trouble.
Kara Danvers: Esme's not here yet, right? I didn't miss it?
J'onn J'onnz: Uh, no, no, you're safe.
Kara Danvers: Okay.
Alex Danvers: No, Kelly's still on her way. Did you really have to bring the whole store? I mean, she's just one little girl. One really little girl. God, she's so cute.
Kara Danvers: I had to make a good impression. And don't judge me. You guys are painting an entire wall.
J'onn J'onnz: Uh, excuse me, that mural represents hope and dreams, with a guardian protector to keep all who enter safe. My father painted something similar in my daughter's room back on Mars. I thought it was important to continue the family tradition.
Kara Danvers: Well, so do I. I stopped by Eliza's and this is every stuffed animal and blanket she ever got me to make me feel more comfortable when I first landed.
[holding up an animal in adoration]
Kara Danvers: Look!
J'onn J'onnz: You're gonna make a great Aunt Kara.
Kara Danvers: Thank you, Grandpa J'onn. And Mama Alex. I can't believe this is actually happening.
Alex Danvers: I know. I mean, I'm just... it's like I can't breathe. You know, I'm so excited, and then I'm just terrified, you know? I-I... I just can't believe it happened so quickly with Esme. It's emergency hearing, and then it's provisional custody, and six months fostering and she's... she's ours, permanently.
Alex Danvers: Hey, Esme. Um... I am really sorry that I pushed you to practice so hard today.
Kelly Olsen: We got you another present, but you have to come with us to see it. Do you want to?
Alex Danvers: [Esme nods] Okay.
[leading her a few feet away]
Alex Danvers: Here.
Kelly Olsen: I'll hold your hand, too.
Alex Danvers: So, he's more like a pet, really. He's called a Truth Seeker. Anyone who touches it, they can only tell the truth. So that means when you're around him, you have his powers, too. So you can be 100% absolutely certain that everything we say to you is the truth.
Kelly Olsen: We have something important to tell you. Do you want to try it out?
Alex Danvers: [Esme nods again] We are never, ever gonna send you away. Okay?
Kelly Olsen: No matter what you do, no matter what you say. Even if your powers get big and confusing, even if you never want to use your powers again. We're your family now, Esme.
Alex Danvers: And we're gonna grow together. And you're gonna make some mistakes, and we're gonna make mistakes. And I've... I made mistakes earlier today. But we're gonna learn from one another.
Kelly Olsen: And the most important thing... through it all, we'll do it together.
Esme: I had a family before, but bad things happened to them... and I was alone.
Kelly Olsen: [sharing a glance with Alex] Do you wanna know what new your family does for a living?
Alex Danvers: [Esme nods] We're superheroes. Yeah. So that means that you don't have to worry about us. 'Cause it's our job to face all the bad things. And you know what? We're really good at it.
Alex Danvers: Mm-hmm.
Esme: [glancing at the Truth Seeker] I believe you.
Secretary Brown: Remove this energy field and stand down or these soldiers will fire.
Nxylgsptinz: You know, I hate to be rude, I really don't like things being pointed at me.
[as she knocks the soldiers backward with a blast of energy, Supergirl and J'onn whoosh in to catch them]
Nxylgsptinz: [freezing them] Ooh, look at that. Frozen in fear. Seems I'm a match for you once again. And with the totem's power I can give courage and... I can take it away.
Supergirl: I guess that depends who you hit it with.
J'onn J'onnz: [Kara uses her freeze breath] Keep her distracted. I'm going over the force field.
Lena Luthor: Do I smell chocolate chip cookies?
William Dey: Actually, chocolate roulade, Jaffa cakes, and hobnobs, my Aunt Millicent's specialty. And they're not for you. They're for Alex to give to Esme.
Brainiac-5: Oh, yes, the young liege. Tell me, do either of you have any sense what her preference for building block sets might be? Castle, theme park, or train?
Lena Luthor, Supergirl: [Kara flies in at just the right moment] Train.
Supergirl: Sorry. Super-hearing.
Brainiac-5: Was the answer really that obvious?
Lena Luthor: Well, the castle and the theme park are great, Brainy, but once she builds the train, she can take it on any adventure she likes.
Supergirl: The words right out of my mouth.
Supergirl: All right, let's see what gauntlet you have for me this time. Cgyrzyx.
Totem Oracle: [the totem activates] To obtain the totem, inspire a hope that burns longer and brighter than the sun.
Don: I know it's my first day on Andrea's desk, but I just got to say I loved your article on Martian Manhunter keeping the peace talks safe.
Kara Danvers: [modestly] Oh.
Don: Ms. Rojas is reading it right now.
Kara Danvers: Thanks, Don.
[giving him another article]
Kara Danvers: Here.
Andrea Rojas: And Ms. Rojas is returning it right to sender.
Kara Danvers: Is there a problem?
Andrea Rojas: Well, firstly, I don't know why you're suddenly doing stories on the Super Friends, which is William's exclusive. You never struck me as so catty or competitive.
Kara Danvers: Just for the record, this story was not meant to step on William's beat. William's stories have been focusing more on the threat, and I was more interested in reporting on the positive developments happening in National City and around the world.
Andrea Rojas: Why? The world isn't good, Kara.
Kara Danvers: That's not true. Sure, bad things are happening, but if we only report on the negative stuff, then people will start to see and believe that the world is worse than it actually is. There are good things happening, and-and our readers deserve that positive perspective.
[seeing Nxyly teleport into the bullpen]
Kara Danvers: Nxyly.
Mitch: It's beautiful, watching you control the totem's magic that way.
Nxylgsptinz: Yes, but it's not quite enough, is it, to pass the Hope totem's gauntlet?
[snapping to conjure a ball of energy]
Nxylgsptinz: If only I had access to all of my magic, I can pass this gauntlet with the snap of my fingers.
Mitch: You know, when I was locked up, I always found myself most hopeful on Monday nights. Because... Tuesdays meant tacos.
Nxylgsptinz: Right. The point is, I'm never going to complete the Hope gauntlet before Supergirl does. Hope is her expertise. It's not mine.
[a thought strikes her]
Nxylgsptinz: I should let Supergirl pass the gauntlet for me.
Mitch: I'm not following.
Nxylgsptinz: If I let her obtain the Hope totem, I can barter it and the Humanity totem from her. I just need... leverage.
[glancing at William's article]
Nxylgsptinz: Oh. William Dey.
Supergirl: Oh, it was awful. Oh, the look on Esme's face, the fear in her eyes only hearing this... frightening, horrible stuff. If I can't help inspire hope in one little girl, how am I supposed to do it for the whole world and pass the Hope gauntlet?
[indicating the news on TV]
Supergirl: And-And this world? How is any of this hopeful?
Lena Luthor: Things escalating at the Hague, maybe you should just wipe those countries of their nuclear weapons. That'll bring out lasting peace and hope.
Supergirl: Yeah, I wish I could, but unfortunately, I am forbidden from interfering in human history.
Lena Luthor: Weren't you the person that convinced me to use magic to make people just a little bit violent in order to draw out Nxyly and the Humanity totem?
Supergirl: Yeah, but that was different. That was in pursuit of stopping a villain. And it was temporary. Unilaterally changing the world stage, getting involved at that level, that is not for me to do. People, nations should be self-determining; that's freedom. That's what we're fighting for.
Kasznian President: Kaznia is merely defending itself against Corto Maltese's incursion! Corto Maltesian Prime Minister: Incursion? We are not the aggressors here! They are! Secretary Brown: President, Prime Minister, you're misinterpreting one another. Corto Maltesian Prime Minister: [as J'onn calms their moods down, they then flare back up] Keep lying and we will retaliate! Kasznian President: Retaliate and we'll finish you! Secretary Brown, J'onn J'onnz: Gentlemen, gentlemen. Secretary Brown: Gentlemen. Uh, I think it's wise for us to take a brief recess. Let's return in half an hour. [the delegates leave] Secretary Brown: You said you'd be able to keep them calm. J'onn J'onnz: Yes, I did. But my psychic energy cannot undo the magic that's been used. And unfortunately, that magic is still growing.
William Dey: Supergirl won't give you those totems. She'll find another way. Nxylgsptinz: I've never seen a planet so driven by naivete. And, you know, you're quite the worst of them, with your devotion to the free press. William Dey: You don't believe in free press? Nxylgsptinz: Mm-mm. William Dey: Journalism shines a light on people in power. It ensures no authoritarian impulse goes unchecked. Much like yourself. Nxylgsptinz: If you think your little newspaper has any impact on those with real power, you're more delusional than I thought. No, the powerful will always believe their way is righteous. I would know. My father was the most powerful being in my dimension. The more power he gained, the more corrupt he became. I tried to show him the error of his ways... and he decimated me. But soon... I will reunite the AllStone... and I will finally set things right. William Dey: After everything you've done... all of the chaos you've wrought... you really think you're delivering justice? Nxylgsptinz: Yeah.
Secretary Brown: If you can't calm them anymore, why don't you just end-run the problem? Just make them agree with each other and sign a treaty.
J'onn J'onnz: You mean brainwash them? That, Secretary, is a great overreach of power.
Secretary Brown: You would only be pushing through the peace deal I'm sure I would have brokered if that alien attack had never happened.
J'onn J'onnz: With all due respect, you do not, in fact, know you would have accomplished that. Imposing a will on others can lead to dire consequences.
Secretary Brown: Your team has done its fair share of intervening since the dissolution of the DEO. And, now, I haven't always agreed with your actions. But today, you asked me to let you help, so help.
J'onn J'onnz: Okay. I will continue to keep things calm while you can do your job. But if things get out of hand and those missiles launch, I and my friends will stop them.
Secretary Brown: Hopefully, it's enough.
Alex Danvers: I really screwed up, Kelly. When Kara's powers overwhelmed Esme, I should have realized that she needed a break, but I just kept pushing her to keep going. It was like these instincts took over, and all of a sudden I'm acting more like a DEO drill sergeant than I am a mother. And it was exactly the wrong thing to do. Growing up, my mom with Kara, she was so kind and-and understanding, and it was exactly the mom that Kara needed. And that's everything that I want to be.
Kelly Olsen: You're being really hard on yourself. Your mom and Kara fought all the time. You even told me that once, Kara got so angry with Eliza that she almost burned the house down with her heat vision.
Alex Danvers: Well, Kara was a teenager, okay? Not some innocent little ball of cuteness.
Kelly Olsen: My point is, they worked it out and Kara thrived. And even your mother needed that grace period. So cut yourself some slack. And this morning, when Esme was scared, I... I wanted it to be about her powers, because that would have been an easier fix. But it's not about that. It's... it's us.
Alex Danvers: Okay, so I was right.
Kelly Olsen: No. She just told me that she thinks it's best if we take her back. And it wasn't because you pushed her. I think she is terrified of getting close to us because she thinks we're gonna abandon her like everyone else did. And I'm a therapist. I should have realized that this morning.
Alex Danvers: [taking her hands] Hey. Mm-mm.
Kelly Olsen: I just... I want to do better for Esme.
Alex Danvers: I know you do. I just wish we could make her see that.
Kelly Olsen: We can figure this out. We just gotta figure out a way to get her to see the truth.
Alex Danvers: [getting an idea] The truth.
Kelly Olsen: I know what happened earlier must have been scary. But we're here for you. Getting comfortable mimicking other aliens' powers, it's... it's gonna take some time. And I know that Alex is sorry that she pushed you. Hey, when we get home, why don't we finish decorating your room?
Esme: I think it's better if we don't. I think it's better if you just take me back to the group home... before my powers hurt you, too.
Nxylgsptinz: William Dey. Hmm. It's so good to finally meet you. You know, I'm a big fan of your work.
Andrea Rojas: [she freezes him in place] Can someone get a camera on this?
Kara Danvers: Andrea!
Nxylgsptinz: Filming this? That's a good idea. Because I need to get a message out to Supergirl. I will kill this man unless she brings me the Hope totem and the Humanity totem right here by sunset.
Don: [holding a stapler open like a gun] Don't you hurt him.
[laughing, she knocks him backward with a blast of energy; as a distraction, Kara subtly flicks a paperclip to break a glass display and sneaks away, whooshing in through another window]
Nxylgsptinz: [freezing her] I'm not going to play this game with you, Supergirl. Bring me the totems by sunset or he dies. And after that, I will use the totem to make swathes of people feel fear until there's no hope left. Kind of like this.
[she knocks Andrea backward with a blast of energy]
Supergirl: It's Nxyly. She's happy about something. Maybe she's already figured out how to pass the gauntlet. If you find a repel charm, maybe we should sprinkle some of that on the Hand of the Flower to buy me some more time.
Lena Luthor: I'm working on it.
Supergirl: [glancing at the news on TV] Well, that news is not helping me think of a way to pass the gauntlet.
Lena Luthor: [turning the monitor off] Maybe that's the answer.
Supergirl: What, turning off the news? I don't think so.
Lena Luthor: No, no, no, no. So, Supergirl does hopeful things, but it's people like Kara that help frame the news in a way that makes it not scary and helps get the message out. It makes people hopeful. Maybe it's time for Kara to try this gauntlet instead of Supergirl.
J'onn J'onnz: [collecting the nuclear arsenals of Kaznia and Corto Maltese] Brainy and I will fly the missiles into the sun, where they won't be able to hurt anyone.
Supergirl: I hope this is enough to get the totem.
[flying to the Hague]
Supergirl: Cgyrzyx.
Totem Oracle: [she manages to free the totem] You have performed admirably.
Supergirl: Lena, I'm heading your way now.
Nxylgsptinz: Supergirl just destroyed the Hope totem. Now the AllStone will never be whole.
[a portal opens and a wrapped present drops through]
Mitch: W-What is it?
Nxylgsptinz: [inside is a watch with a note reading "Don't lose hope. Devotedly, your secret admirer"] Secret admirer?
[she touches a dial on the side and a LexoSuit forms around her]
Kasznian Boy: [Supergirl catches a missile just before impact] Thank you, Supergirl. You saved us! Supergirl: [in Kaznian] You're welcome!
Kelly Olsen: No one tells you how being a mom brings up all of your past struggles.
Alex Danvers: Yeah. Or your worst insecurities. But... well, the truth is... it's so much better than I ever would have imagined.
J'onn J'onnz: Humanity, Hope, and Courage.
Lena Luthor: We now have three of the seven totems in our possession, and Nxyly has none.
Supergirl: We keep doing the same thing over and over again. Going from totem to totem, trying to beat Nxyly at her own game. Maybe that's a mistake. Today, we were able to keep the totems safe from Nxyly, but we might not be so lucky next time. And she's never gonna give up. As long as we hold on to these totems, we run the risk of her eventually being able to assemble the AllStone.
Brainiac-5: Certainly it's a risk, but what alternative do we have?
J'onn J'onnz: Destroy the totems, just like we did the nukes.
Lena Luthor: The totems possess an ancient, deeply ingrained magic that we don't really understand. But what we do know is that each totem is related to an element. It's Courage, Hope, Humanity. If we destroy the totems, that could affect the elements in the real world.
Brainiac-5: That may be true, but we don't have to destroy all three totems. So long as we destroy one, the AllStone will never be complete. But how do we decide which to risk, courage, humanity, or hope?
Lena Luthor: We've seen what happens when humanity's compromised. That is not an option.
J'onn J'onnz: And watching those diplomats today, with their courage stripped away. I don't want to see what that looks like on a global scale.
Supergirl: It has to be hope. We proved that... even when the world has lost all hope, we can be the example to bring it back. Even if there are consequences to destroying the Hope totem, we can do it again.
Alex Danvers: [tucking Esme into bed] Okay, so we showed you the Truth Seeker so that you would know that we're always telling you the truth. But we also know that he didn't solve everything.
Kelly Olsen: We're here to help you. We want you to work through all the feelings you're feeling.
Esme: [looking around] I love my room.
Supergirl: [stopping nuclear missiles from detonating] Nice.
Brainiac-5: I'll hold them while you disarm the arsenals.
Supergirl: [to J'onn] You take Corto Maltese. I've got a soft spot for Kaznia.
Supergirl: I have what you want, Nxyly. Let him go.
Nxylgsptinz: Give me what I want first.
Supergirl: Suit yourself.
[she tosses the crystal over]
Nxylgsptinz: [reacting in pain to Lena's spell] Ah!
Supergirl: Run!
Nxylgsptinz: [catching William as he tries to escape] You tried to use magic against me.
Supergirl: Don't hurt him.
Nxylgsptinz: I'm not hurting him. You are.
William Dey: [choking] You talk about me like I don't... get a say.
[he trips Nxyly and removes the Courage totem from her gauntlet]
William Dey: But I do.
Nxylgsptinz: [realizing their connection is broken] You're not in my head anymore.
Supergirl: I guess hope does trump fear.
Nxylgsptinz: No. I won't be undone.
Brainiac-5: [Lena tries to create a protective spell for the humanity totem] The charm is very short-term. Am I correct in assuming that wasn't your intention?
Supergirl: [flying in] I tried the articles. I couldn't get the totem. I saved cats from trees and people from crime. I flew over Kaznia and Corto Maltese, telling the people I wouldn't let them down. Couldn't get the totem. I have no idea if trying and failing is making things worse for Secretary Brown. The situation at the Hague is devolving. We need to find Nxyly, or come up with some way to save William without giving her either totem. Please tell me you two have some good news.
Brainiac-5: I'm sorry, Kara. I wish I did, but... I haven't been able to locate Nxyly, William, or Naxim's ship anywhere.
Lena Luthor: And my protective charm is more of a practice zap at the moment. It's not gonna be enough to protect either the Humanity of the Hope totem from Nxyly.
J'onn J'onnz: The talks broke down completely. The Corto Maltesian prime minister said he felt threatened.
Supergirl: [looking at the news on TV] This morning, I was so hopeful. Thinking about Esme, about... a future that was so much brighter than yesterday, and now this. This is what lies ahead of us. I can't have it. I won't have it.
J'onn J'onnz: If they launch those missiles, we will stop them.
Supergirl: We have to do more than that, J'onn.
Lena Luthor: Didn't you say you weren't supposed to interfere?
Supergirl: I did, but someone is interfering with human history who doesn't care about humanity or hope. And I will do whatever it takes to protect this planet, including disarming those countries, so that the people don't have to fear tomorrow or the next day or the next.
J'onn J'onnz: You'll inspire a hope that burns longer and brighter than the sun. And get that totem.
Brainiac-5: I'm accessing Kaznian and Corto Maltese military data and downloading the location of their missile silos, so Lena can direct you to them over comms. I calculate you should have all the missiles removed and the Hope totem in your hands with several minutes to spare before Nxyly's clock runs out.
Lena Luthor: And then you can use the totems against Nxyly.
J'onn J'onnz: No. No, absolutely not. Even if Supergirl can wield the totems' power, it's too risky. Every time a totem's been used, we've had untold consequences.
Lena Luthor: But trading the totems for William... my protective charm isn't enough to stop Nxyly from using it for herself.
Supergirl: Your charm may be weak, but it could be what we need to turn the tide.
Brainiac-5: Unfortunately, the tide did just turn. Corto Maltese just fired the first missile.
Secretary Brown: Half hour ago, they were finally starting to talk. Now they can't stop sniping at each other.
J'onn J'onnz: I can understand Kaznia's anger. Corto Maltese did build an island in the Kaznian Sea without permission and started drilling for oil.
Secretary Brown: That doesn't warrant either country aiming their nuclear arsenal at the other. The United States just needs the region to remain stable, which is what I've been trying to convince them both of.
J'onn J'onnz: It appears that when that alien transported out of here, the leaders were hit with her energy.
Supergirl: It has the power to deplete people's courage.
Secretary Brown: Well, they don't look afraid of each other to me.
J'onn J'onnz: Yeah, I think you're right. But in this case, it's made them distrustful, paranoid. That's why they're arguing.
Supergirl: J'onn, maybe you should stay here and guard the peace talks in case they deteriorate or Nxyly comes back.
Secretary Brown: I will talk them down again so you superheroes can focus on capturing that alien and stay in your lane.
J'onn J'onnz: With all due respect, Secretary, you're dealing with a magical energy source. My psychic abilities can keep things calm. Besides, if she comes back, I'm the best defense you'll have.
Secretary Brown: Fine. Just don't get in my way. And change into something so you don't upstage me.
Esme: This is really my room?
Alex Danvers: Yes, and, um, and we hope you like it. But, you know, if-if-if you don't, we-we can... we can change anything, or we can change everything. You know, if there's a game that you don't like, we'll just ditch it. You don't like the bedspread? Totally fine. The-the desk and...
Kara Danvers: Alex.
Alex Danvers: ...the rocket ship, if there's...
Kara Danvers: Alex, I think she's got it.
Alex Danvers: Of course she does. Um, Esme... this right here is my sister Kara.
Kara Danvers: Hi, Esme. It's very nice to meet you. You know, I was adopted, too, by Alex's mom and dad. And look, I actually brought you the things they got me to make me feel more at home when they took me in. Do you like stuffed animals?
Esme: [nodding, she takes a stuffed zebra from her backpack] I already have one. Her name is Lovey.
Alex Danvers: Well, our home is Lovey's home, too. Very cute.
Kelly Olsen: And this is J'onn. He's been like a dad to Alex since forever.
J'onn J'onnz: Hi.
Esme: It's very nice to meet you, J'onn.
J'onn J'onnz: It's wonderful to meet you, too, Esme. Um, would you like me to help you find a spot for your Lovey?
Esme: I think I can find a place for her myself.
S6.E16 ∙ Nightmare in National City
Alex Danvers: Okay, I come bearing gifts.
[handing out children's drawings]
Alex Danvers: This is for you. This is for you. And of course, last but not least, Supergirl.
Supergirl: Oh, my gosh. My niece is one heck of an artist.
J'onn J'onnz: I think you mean my granddaughter.
Brainiac-5: And she took everything?
Nia Nal: Mm-hmm. But what my dad didn't tell me was that apparently he and Maeve got into some big blowout fight over what she said to me at Mom's funeral.
Brainiac-5: In other words, he took your side when she denied your identity.
Nia Nal: Well, of course he did. So she skipped town and took all of Mom's books and journals and research with her. So my search for the Dream totem was a bust. I'm back to square one.
Brainiac-5: Then perhaps we should consider a fresh start. You've been so focused on finding the Dream totem, maybe you should cast a wider net. Simply open yourself to whatever the dream realm shows you.
Nia Nal: Hmm, seems kind of vague.
Brainiac-5: If you doubt me, then try my spinach pancakes. Hmm? Taste my genius.
Nia Nal: Fine.
Brainiac-5: [she enters a dream, then wakes up] You okay?
Nia Nal: Yes, it worked. I saw an address. Uh, um... Crippen University.
Brainiac-5: What do you think it means?
Nia Nal: I don't know. But whatever is there is gonna help me find the totem.
Brainiac-5: Hmm.
Nia Nal: [taking a bite of breakfast] I know you went green full-time because William's been at the Tower, but, um, you should stick with it. It makes you a better cook.
Supergirl: Ever since I got back from the Phantom Zone, ever since Nxyly arrived, I feel like I have been one step behind on everything. And the stakes are so high, like, if we make one wrong move, it could mean literally the end of everything.
Alex Danvers: We are not going to let that happen. We just have to take things one step at a time. And step one is you need to get your butt to that interview. We will take care of the nightmare creature. And step two, we need to take this freaking imp down.
Maeve Nal: I think I've figured something out. Do you see these small diamond shapes here?
Nia Nal: The little ones around the big ones?
Maeve Nal: I always assumed they were decorative, like a frame. But what if these small diamonds represent these spires, here?
Nia Nal: Guess it's possible.
Maeve Nal: And if that's true, then maybe this big diamond in the center isn't just a symbol of the Dream totem.
Nia Nal: It's the actual location.
Maeve Nal: I know looking for a giant Dream spire in the middle of this place is like looking for a big tree in an endless forest. At least it's something. Just wish we could get a better view.
Nia Nal: I may have a way.
[using her powers, she conjures a platform that raises them into the air]
Maeve Nal: Wow. That was amazing. Did Mom teach you how to do this?
Nia Nal: No. I figured it out by myself. So, do you see any spires that look bigger than the others?
Maeve Nal: No.
[noticing something]
Maeve Nal: There's one that's more... gold.
Nia Nal: [Maeve's necklace glows again] Maeve, that's it. We found it.
Maeve Nal: We did.
Nia Nal: [Maeve takes her hand; uncomfortable, she lets go] We should get moving.
Kara Danvers: While some feel Corto Maltese is to blame for the recent hostilities, others say it's Kaznia's economic sanctions that started the tension. Will you admit there's some truth to that?
William Dey: [with an exaggerated accent] My opinion is not the issue. What matters is the actions of the countries involved. Next question.
Kara Danvers: Uh... okay. I guess...
William Dey: [normally] Don't let them duck the question. Make them confront it.
Andrea Rojas: [approaching] William is absolutely right. Especially since I just arranged for an off-the-books meeting between you and the chief Kaznian treaty negotiator.
Kara Danvers: What?
Andrea Rojas: His other plans got canceled because of this ridiculous dome. Meeting's at 2:00 this afternoon at Noonan's on Main.
Kara Danvers: Yeah, of course. Yes, I will be there. Thank you.
William Dey: You really are having a day of days.
Nxylgsptinz: What does a sleeping man have to do with me getting the Dream totem?
Nxylgsptinz: [AI] Dr. Pavoni has created a machine to get into the dream realm. All you need to do is access the machine and you can use the gauntlet to access the dream realm.
William Dey: What they did with that dome was madness.
Kara Danvers: What who did?
William Dey: The Super Friends. I know they mean well and they're dealing with Nxyly on top of everything else, but, I mean, they did erect a dome over half the city without consulting anyone.
Kara Danvers: Yeah, but there was no time to. That creature was gonna destroy a nuclear plant.
William Dey: Of course. I'm not arguing that. But now I'm hearing stories that employees are being cut off from work. Parents separated from children. I just hope the Super Friends' recent success hasn't gone to their head.
Kara Danvers: No, it hasn't. It hasn't. They can handle this. Just like I can handle you, President Zakharov.
Alex Danvers: Like I said, Governor, we didn't have a choice in this.
Governor Peña: And like I said, if you won't take your dome down, the National Guard will.
Alex Danvers: This situation is above the National Guard, okay? This creature is from the dream realm. Bullets can't harm it. And from what we can tell, dream energy is very similar to nuclear energy. So if you take that dome down, it's gonna go straight back for the plant, making matters even worse.
Governor Peña: Worse? Than trapping thousands of citizens in a bubble with some other-dimensional terror? My phone is ringing off the hook with people locked indoors, sheltering in place, not knowing when they're going to see their family again.
J'onn J'onnz: Governor, I assure you, we're working on a device that will allow us to transport the creature back to where it came from.
Governor Peña: And when will that be ready?
Alex Danvers: [glancing at Brainy and Lena at work] 24 hours.
Governor Peña: You have 12.
Brainiac-5: [the call ends] Alex, we are not 12 hours away from completing this.
Alex Danvers: How long, then?
Brainiac-5: Uncertain. Restructuring Dream tech requires massive concentration.
Lena Luthor: Brainy's just distracted because there's no word from Nia yet.
Brainiac-5: I'm not distracted. I'm appropriately concerned.
J'onn J'onnz: Is that the creature?
Alex Danvers: No, that is a mob trying to escape the dome.
[calling on her comms]
Alex Danvers: Supergirl, we have a situation.
Kara Danvers: [at CatCo] Where?
Kara Danvers: Andrea, I'm so sorry.
Andrea Rojas: Your contrition isn't important right now. What is important is that I was able to salvage your faux pas and convince President Zakharov and Prime Minister Perez to extend their trip by a day. Tomorrow, 12:30 at the Civic Center. Do not be late.
Kara Danvers: William should do the interview.
Andrea Rojas: What?
Kara Danvers: I've given him my interview packet. He has background on both leaders plus the deal points of the peace treaty. I've delegated all my other articles to Franklin and Mackenzie.
Andrea Rojas: Kara, what are you talking about?
Kara Danvers: You were right, Andrea. I'm not... here. Not fully. And there's too much at stake for that right now. So, uh... I quit.
Maeve Nal: You tracked me down?
Nia Nal: Don't flatter yourself. I didn't know it was you. The name change made sure of that. A dream led me here.
Maeve Nal: Well, since you're here... I've been thinking about things, and... look, I owe you an apology. What I said to you at Mom's funeral...
Nia Nal: Don't. Um... I'm not here to talk about that. My dream showed me that something here would lead me to the fifth-dimensional totem of dreaming.
Maeve Nal: The Dream totem? It's real?
Nia Nal: What do you know about it?
Maeve Nal: Allegedly, it's a relic from another dimension that can bestow Dream power to whoever wields it.
Nia Nal: Do you know where it is?
Maeve Nal: It's in the dream realm, supposedly. But why are you looking for it?
Nia Nal: The fate of the universe depends on me finding it before Nxyly does. I need you to tell me everything that you know about this.
Maeve Nal: [scoffing] Really? Yeah, that's like me asking you to tell me everything you know about journalism.
Nia Nal: Okay. Is there a book I could read?
Maeve Nal: Sure.
[opening a cabinet]
Maeve Nal: Right here.
Nia Nal: [seeing it's full of books] Great. Which one?
Maeve Nal: All of them.
Maeve Nal: This forest reminds me of that camping trip Mom took us on in middle school. She forgot all the flashlights, so we had to sit in the dark all night. The trees kept scratching the tent and you were terrified 'cause you thought it was some witch coming to get us. Nia Nal: How much farther do we have? Maeve Nal: I think we might have to go beyond the forest. Nia Nal: Beyond? Maeve Nal: There is an entire Dream Expanse out there. You've never accessed it? Haven't you read "Of Dreams Beyond" or anything M.K. Nessler? You know, it wouldn't kill you to crack open a book every once in a while. Nia Nal: [irritable] Okay, Maeve, if you're such an expert, how do you access the Dream Expanse? Maeve Nal: Don't turn this around on me. Nia Nal: Stop. Maeve Nal: You stop. Nia Nal: No, your necklace is glowing. Go back to the tree. Maeve Nal: [taking a few steps back] It's never done that before. What do you think it means? [Nia presses a knot in the tree, and a door appears and opens] Nia Nal: [passing through] We found it. The Dream Expanse.
Supergirl: No rest for the wicked, Nxyly.
Nxylgsptinz: [AI] Use the gauntlet.
[Nxyly blasts her, Brainy, and J'onn backward with a blast of energy]
Nxylgsptinz: [AI] Now use your dream energy hand to create the portal.
[she does so]
Nxylgsptinz: Get into the dream portal. Hear that? Sounds like something's coming.
J'onn J'onnz: [she jumps through the portal] Nxyly's gone.
William Dey: I think that is the fastest I've ever seen anyone watch a video. Kara Danvers: Yeah, it's 1.5 speed. It gets easier to follow once you're used to it. What's up? William Dey: Well, I heard about your scoop and I wanted to offer my services as a partner for mock interviews. Back in London, I was the Times' point man on Kaznia, but I also did a big piece on the corruption in Corto Maltese. Kara Danvers: Yeah, that'd be great. And I will take you up on as many practice interviews as I can get. [her phone chimes, and she sees a text from Brainy that Nxyly has been spotted] Kara Danvers: Starting this afternoon. Because right now, I'm researching. That is the cardinal rule of interviewing. Research, research, research.
Nxylgsptinz: [AI] The spires of light represent the dreams of everyone on Earth. But only one houses the Dream totem. The lit path will lead us there.
Nxylgsptinz: Right, where is this bloody path?
Nxylgsptinz: [AI] We'll come to it soon enough.
Nxylgsptinz: We've passed these spires before. I'm heading back.
[something whooshes past her]
Nxylgsptinz: What was that?
Nxylgsptinz: [AI] I don't know. I suppose you could go investigate and face a nightmare. Or you could go back the way I told you to. I know trust is hard, but maybe take a look around the corner.
Nxylgsptinz: [doing so] Is that...
Nxylgsptinz: [AI] Nia Nal and her sister.
Nxylgsptinz: Huh. Maybe you're not so bad after all.
Nia Nal: All right, Dr. Revee. Let's see what you can tell me. [knocking on the door, she's surprised when it opens] Nia Nal: Maeve?
Supergirl: I crisscrossed the dome a dozen times and couldn't find that thing anywhere. Please tell me you had better luck.
J'onn J'onnz: Unfortunately not. It appears that when the creature goes invisible, its energy signature does, too. My sense is it's either scared or hiding.
Supergirl: Well, better that than terrorizing the locals. And people seem to be staying inside, but who knows how long that'll last? We need to fix this now.
J'onn J'onnz: Right.
Supergirl: How's it going over here?
Lena Luthor: Very slowly. When Brainy took Dr. Pavoni from the sleep lab to the hospital, he discovered that his device actually allows you to look into people's dream spaces.
J'onn J'onnz: So Nxyly was able to piggyback on that to get back in the dream realm.
Lena Luthor: I'm hoping if we combine the doctor's device with our portal technology, we can create what Nxyly did so we can go in after her.
Supergirl: Nxyly tricked Nia to get out of the dream realm. Why would she want to go back in?
Brainiac-5: Because that's where the Dream totem is. Nia had a dream flash that led to her sister Maeve, who told her the Dream totem is in there. She texted saying that they're entering the realm now to go look for it.
J'onn J'onnz: If Nxyly gets her hand on that Dream totem, she could access dream powers even without the other totems. That could make her unstoppable.
Supergirl: We need to get that portal up and running fast.
[her phone buzzes, and she sees it's William calling]
Supergirl: Uh, hey, William. Yeah, of-of course we're still on for the mock interview.
J'onn J'onnz: Go. Go. Lena and Brainy can handle the portal. Alex and I will handle the creature. We'll call when we have something.
Alex Danvers: Brainy just updated us. You're chasing a nightmare monster?
Supergirl: Yes, and it's headed toward a nuclear plant.
Lena Luthor: Bringing up the coordinates now. If it attacks the plant and the core is compromised, that entire area will be exposed to radiation.
Alex Danvers: J'onn, can you calm the creature?
J'onn J'onnz: [trying, it swats him away] Nothing I can do is stopping it. It's almost at the power plant.
Supergirl: Lena, what about something from your mother's book of spells?
Lena Luthor: Magic doesn't work that way. It's a process and I'm still learning. I could try something old-school. When Lex was at the DEO, he developed a satellite-based force field that could wall off an entire city. I could bypass the satellite's security and re-route Dreamer's adaptors to the feed, and I could put up a dome that not even that creature could get through.
Alex Danvers: Okay, but that'll trap that thing in with half the city.
Lena Luthor: Do we have a choice?
Alex Danvers: Supergirl?
Supergirl: Do it!
[the force field activates, and the creature tries to get through]
Supergirl: We did it. We trapped it.
J'onn J'onnz: [it disappears] Now it's invisible.
Lena Luthor: When do Esme and Kelly get back from Calvintown? Alex Danvers: After the weekend. Kelly wants to give Esme the full Olsen family experience. So, catching fireflies, climbing trees, the enormous chili bowls. So if things stay as calm as they have been, I think I'm just gonna go back and join 'em. Supergirl: Yeah, I guess destroying the Hope totem and having Brainy hide the rest was the right move. And now I even have time for my interview. Lena Luthor: What interview? Supergirl: Well, you know Kaznia and Corto Maltese agreed to a truce last week. Well, now Prime Minister Perez and President Zakharov are in town negotiating the official treaty. And my sources have told me that things are getting tense. But then I remembered this interview Larry King did years ago with three Middle Eastern leaders. Lena Luthor: Yeah, that was Arafat, Rabin, and King Hussein of Jordan. J'onn J'onnz: They called it "World Diplomacy Live." I remember that. Were you on Earth back then? Supergirl: No, I-I was actually in my pod, but I saw it. I just remember being so moved that a reporter could be a part of something so momentous. So I went out on a limb and asked Cat if she'd be willing to introduce me to the president and prime minister and she said yes. [cut to her in Andrea's office] Kara Danvers: And now CatCo has the chance to do something just like that. A once-in-a-generation interview that will show that even in these contentious times, two enemies were able to cross the divide and come together and help the Super Friends, by eliminating both countries' threats and, most importantly, how when people really set their minds to it, real peace is possible. Andrea Rojas: Wow. That is inspiring. But not really interesting, is it? Kara Danvers: What? [stammering] Kara Danvers: This could be historic. Andrea Rojas: Oh, I know. We'll hype it as our version of Oprah and the Royals. "Kara Danvers and the heads of state." We'll put it on all the platforms. Our foreign markets will boom. Kara Danvers: Okay, but I-I really think you're not getting this. Andrea Rojas: Oh, but I am. Tomorrow at the Civic Center, we will have a full crew to support your broadcast. Anything you need before then, you let me know.
Nia Nal: So what does the tree mean? Maeve Nal: Given its position, probably that the journey to the Dream totem starts in a forest somewhere. Nia Nal: Lately, when I've been entering my dreams, I start in this forest. Could that be it? Maeve Nal: It could. Nia Nal: And what about these other symbols? What do they mean? Maeve Nal: To decipher the tapestry, you have to be able to see the dream realm. So it's difficult for me to say, but there are some books that can help... Nia Nal: [picking up what Maeve drops] You kept news clippings about me? Maeve Nal: I might be furious with you, but you are still my sister. Nia Nal: [with an armful of books] I have to take all of these? Maeve Nal: Plus a few more. Nia Nal: Or you could come with me. Maeve Nal: Really? Nia Nal: Look, like it or not, I can't decipher this tapestry without you. And if I can't do that, then there's no way I'm gonna find the totem. Just wanna text Brainy and let him know the plan. My boyfriend; he's a 12th-level intellect. Are you coming? [Maeve takes her hand]
Maeve Nal: Writings on the Minoan Oracle of Delphi suggest the Dream totem was housed in their main temple. When the Dorians invaded in 1100 BC, the Oracle hid the totem in the safest place she could think of.
Nia Nal: Dream realm. Is there anything in there that says what the Dream totems might be?
Maeve Nal: None that I'm seeing. Since the totem was housed by the Minoans, the gauntlet may have been replaced with a kind of maze. Lucky for us, Mom was infatuated with how Earth's cultures depicted the dream realms. Which led her to uncover this. It's a medieval tapestry that supposedly depicts the Oracle's original instructions. Allegedly, it can be deciphered only by one of pure heart, mind and sight.
Nia Nal: And you understand all this?
Maeve Nal: I've been studying these things my whole life. Like this. It's a Naltorian symbol for purity. Same as this.
Nia Nal: [seeing the pendant on Maeve's necklace] Where'd you get it?
Maeve Nal: Mom. She said it would help light up my dreams back when everyone thought I'd be the Dreamer. It didn't do that, but it did help spark my interest in all of this.
Nia Nal: Must be nice. Having something to guide you during unknown times.
Maeve Nal: It is. Especially when your whole world gets flipped upside-down because someone's keeping secrets.
Nxylgsptinz: Interesting frock you got me. Who are you? [hearing her own voice in her ear] Nxylgsptinz: [AI] Your secret admirer sent you more than a frock. He sent me. Can't you tell, Princess Nxylgsptinz? I'm you. Nxylgsptinz: Me? That's impossible. Nxylgsptinz: [AI] Is it? When you were in your tenth year, you had a crush on Mxyzptlk's cousin, Duke Nzykmlk. You'd whisper his name to your pillow. Never told anyone, did you? Nxylgsptinz: How did you... Nxylgsptinz: [AI] I can't tell you yet. For now, let's simply say I know you think all is lost. But you can have everything you want. All we have to do is claim the Dream totem. And I know how. So, are you ready to believe in yourself?
Nxylgsptinz: If only I had my bloody magic. Nxylgsptinz: [AI] Before it's too late, please give me the totem. Nxylgsptinz: Why? Nxylgsptinz: [the AI begins to distort and fade] To guarantee your... future. There's one last thing for me... to do. [as she puts the totem in the suit's hand, a full body materializes] Nxylgsptinz: What are you? Lex Luthor: The key to your success.
J'onn J'onnz: Governor, you're making a big mistake. If you breach the dome, the creature might run. And then we may never find it until it does who knows what sort of damage. We are on the verge of being able to send it back. Governor?
Alex Danvers: [he hangs up] What's up?
J'onn J'onnz: Apparently, the governor has been liaising with the Air Force. In one hour, the LuthorCorp satellites that have been sustaining the dome will be shut down. A division of National Guardsmen will charge in.
Alex Danvers: Okay, well, one hour is within the time frame that Lena said she and Brainy would be done.
Supergirl: So we can still do this?
J'onn J'onnz: Yeah.
William Dey: [coming in] But first, I think you need to do something.
Supergirl: William, what are you doing here?
William Dey: My contact at the Capitol told me about the governor's plan, so I thought I'd come here to get a statement that might help bring down the heat. The governor is scared. The people are scared. In the past few weeks, this city has seen buildings explode, giant cats, mass riots, and now a dome, with Nxyly and a nightmare monster. What everyone needs is to hear a calm and clear voice.
Alex Danvers: William, J'onn and I are more than happy to make a statement...
William Dey: Supergirl was there when the dome went up. The people need to hear from the Girl of Steel herself.
Supergirl: [hesitant] I don't have time to make comments. I'm sorry.
Lena Luthor: Brainy and I refortified the hiding place of the Courage and Humanity totem using Coluan science and Earth magic. So even with the Dream totem, she won't be able to create the AllStone. Alex Danvers: Well, that's good. That helps on one battlefront. Now if we could just do something about the negative press. J'onn J'onnz: People just disagree with us sometimes. Alex Danvers: Well, this is true, but if we're gonna take on a threat as powerful as Nxyly, we're gonna need the public on our side. Lena Luthor: [seeing Kara on the news] Speaking of. Supergirl: Citizens of National City, I come to you tonight with an apology. I know you have always placed your hope and trust in me. But now, as we face the alien you know as Nxyly, I fear I haven't always been able to deliver. And for that, I am sorry. But I give you my word... Nxyly will be stopped. No matter the cost. Because for me and my friends, failure is not an option.
Kara Danvers: I messed up, William. Big time.
William Dey: Having a dome over half the city has a way of disrupting plans. What can you do?
Kara Danvers: I just feel like there's never enough time in the day to get everything done. And then when I am able to check everything off, I still... I-I wake up the next day and realize there's more to do. It just never ends and... I'm drowning. And I'm worried I'm bringing everyone around me down.
William Dey: No. Today was a bad day. But you are allowed those once in a while.
Kara Danvers: I don't know that I am.
William Dey: May I remind you of something you told me Cat Grant once said? "You can have it all. You just can't have it all at the same time." So maybe ask yourself... what does Kara Danvers want right now? When you figure that out, all you need to do is not stop until you get it.
Nxylgsptinz: [blocking one of Nia's dream attacks] Wow, nice move. Who taught you that one? Your mama or your sister?
Dreamer: No!
[stepping in front of Maeve, she conjures a shield to deflect Nxyly's attacks]
Nxylgsptinz: [AI] Well done. Now take the totem.
Nxylgsptinz: Aren't you supposed to be pure of heart and mind or some such?
Nxylgsptinz: [AI] That's to get past the Oracle's ward. If, however, the Oracle is no more, we can be just us girls.
Maeve Nal: [Nxyly reaches for the totem with her gauntlet] That thing is breaking down the Oracle's ward. If it does, she can take the totem.
Nxylgsptinz: [collecting the totem, she notices Maeve's necklace glow] I'll tell Supergirl you died nobly.
Maeve Nal: [giving her necklace to Nia] Mom said it could light up my dreams. Maybe it can give you the extra power you need.
Dreamer: This is for using me.
[forcing Nxyly's energy blasts back towards her]
Dreamer: And this is for hurting my friends.
[Nxyly gets knocked backward]
Nxylgsptinz: [AI] Princess, we can't win this.
Nxylgsptinz: I guess it's time to go, then.
Maeve Nal: You have to understand. I was so wrapped up in my own pain. I never even thought about you or our family or... the ramifications my words could have on any of us. And I'm sorry. I'm sorry for trying to steal the totem. For abandoning you. I never thought you weren't a real woman. I just... I wanted you to be in as much pain as I was. But seeing you today, your abilities, your selflessness... you are the Dreamer. You always have been. Forgive me? Nia Nal: No. Maeve, you may have spent your life studying to be the Dreamer, but I spent mine trying to make you happy. You were my best friend. And you tore me down like it was nothing. And then you ran away. You changed your name. You pretended like nothing ever happened. You can't erase what you did, Maeve. Because of your actions, we both had to grieve Mom alone. And I had to learn these powers that I didn't ask for alone. I needed you! I needed my big sister. If it wasn't for Kara and Brainy, I would have been completely lost. So, no, I can't forgive you. But I can offer you a second chance. A final chance... for us to be sisters again.
Kara Danvers: [preparing for her interview] Alex, any update? Alex Danvers: All good. We will have the portal powered up at the northernmost point of the dome. As soon as it's up, it should draw the monster here, and then we'll get it home before the dome goes down. Kara Danvers: [glancing at the news on TV] Well, that's a problem because the dome is coming down now. Alex Danvers: No, hey, don't worry. We got this. Kara Danvers: [making a decision] Not without me. I'm coming.
Kara Danvers: [returning for her interview] What happened? I thought you said they were late.
Production Assistant: Not that late. When they couldn't find you, they left. Miss Rojas said she tried calling you.
[as she sees she has missed calls from Andrea, her phone buzzes]
Kara Danvers: Brainy?
Brainiac-5: Supergirl. Nia just called. Her and her sister made it out of the dream realm in one piece. But Nxyly got away with the Dream totem.
Maeve Nal: This is it. The Dream totem should be in this spire. Nia Nal: Maeve, wait. If the Oracle put the totem in this spire for protection, we need to be ready for anything. Maeve Nal: So what do we do? Dreamer: [conjuring her superhero suit] Let me take the lead.
Andrea Rojas: Kara, you didn't show up for the meeting I arranged yesterday. Supergirl: I know. I know, I, uh... something came up and-and I had to cancel, but I-I let the negotiator know. Andrea Rojas: No, no, no, no, I-I don't want to hear excuses. Kara, you're one of the most talented reporters I have ever seen. So often, I give you leeway. I don't ask where you go when you leave the office in the middle of the day. I don't get upset when you disappear for weeks on end saying you're working on a huge story with Cat Grant only to return empty-handed. Because your work is usually flawless. But lately, Kara, you're not here and it's beginning to show. You told me that an interview showing these two leaders coming together peacefully could inspire the world. Supergirl: It-it... it can. It will. Andrea Rojas: Then start acting like it. I'll see you at the Civic Center in 30 minutes. Don't be late.
Alex Danvers: What are you doing here? Your interview's in, like, less than an hour. Supergirl: I know. But that riot broke out last night because people are furious at being trapped inside with the monster. And after I broke it up, I couldn't not search for it. Alex Danvers: And? Supergirl: Still nothing. Where are Brainy and Lena with the Dream portal? Alex Danvers: Well, they figured out the interface, and they think activating it might function like a beacon, drawing the creature to it. The question is, will they be done before the Guard moves in? Supergirl: Did Governor Pena say if she would grant an extension? Alex Danvers: I haven't heard anything back yet.
Maeve Nal: There it is. The Dream totem.
Dreamer: I'll grab it, then we can get out of here.
[Maeve runs forward]
Dreamer: Maeve!
Totem Oracle: [reaching for the totem, she recoils her hand in pain] You are not pure, Maeve Nal. You are a traitor to your blood, to try and take her power for your own.
Maeve Nal: It was supposed to be mine. I worked my entire life towards becoming the Dreamer. Studying, preparing... every decision I ever made was for that. It was my purpose, my identity. And you took it.
Dreamer: I didn't have a choice. I tried to transfer the powers to you, I told you that. But I couldn't. So what do you want me to say? That... that you should be the Dreamer? That I don't know what I'm doing most of the time? That I'm in over my head?
Maeve Nal: Honesty, finally.
Dreamer: Oh, you want honesty? Okay. I have no pity for you! I'm sorry that you wasted all of those years reading all of those books, assuming with no cause, by the way, that you'd be the Dreamer. But look at yourself, Maeve. You were willing to put the entire universe at stake so you could take the powers. Are you really that selfish? Do you think that's what the Dreamer would do? You don't think I deserve these powers? You don't think I'm a real woman? Well, I don't care. I know who I am. I am the Dreamer. The question is who are you? Because you are clearly not the sister that I thought you were.
Nxylgsptinz: Am I interrupting a family fight or something? I'll make this quick, then.
[she fires energy blasts from her gauntlets]
Brainiac-5: Now that the portal's up, the monster should be drawn here.
Sentinel: Do you see anything up there, J'onn?
J'onn J'onnz: [in the sky, searching] No trace of the monster, but the National Guard is on its way.
Supergirl: [landing nearby] Any sign?
Brainiac-5: [hearing thundering footfall] I believe that is the creature.
J'onn J'onnz: [as the creature turns visible, it heads towards the portal] It's working!
Supergirl: [seeing attack helicopters begin firing their weapons] No!
J'onn J'onnz: Stop this now! You're drawing him away from where he needs to go.
Lena Luthor: [the helicopters' gunfire strafes the portal supports] The columns.
Sentinel: Yeah, I've got it.
Lena Luthor: [Alex and Brainy try to keep the columns from falling] Supergirl, I'm getting the portal back online. It's now or never.
Supergirl: Now!
[as the portal opens, she pushes the monster into it, and as it closes, Alex and Brainy let the supports collapse]
Lena Luthor: You did it.
J'onn J'onnz: I'll talk to the National Guard.
Supergirl: [seeing the clock on Lena's tablet] Oh, no. I gotta go.
Brainiac-5: The interview.
Sentinel: We'll talk to the governor.
S6.E17 ∙ I Believe in a Thing Called Love
Lex Luthor: You can't just tell a woman how you feel. It scares them off.
Lex Luthor: Nxyly is the love of my life. Otis Graves: I'm sorry, what? Lex Luthor: I know. Me? In love? I've always shouldered this world alone. I've-I've never known what it meant to have a true partner. Who could possibly match my wit, my flair, my unfiltered genius? But when I met Nxyly, I knew. She was the one. This was supposed to be so easy. Come to this time, help Nxyly get the Love totem before the Super Friends find it, and then return to the future where my Nxyly would still be alive. I can't save her if she doesn't trust me. And she won't trust me if she doesn't even like me. And if she doesn't like me now, how will she love me in the future? Otis Graves: I did not understand a word of that. But if she loved you before, why don't you just do that again? Lex Luthor: You big, beautiful idiot. That's exactly what I should do.
Alex Danvers: Oh, gosh, I'm so glad you two are here. Uh, is Kelly around? Supergirl: She just went to the lab with Brainy. Why? What's up? Alex Danvers: Oh, I don't know. Maybe because this came in. Supergirl: [she shows them an engagement ring] Ohhh! Oh, my god! Oh, my god! It's beautiful. She's gonna love it. J'onn J'onnz: Uh, I forgot. Tomorrow night's the big night, right? Alex Danvers: Yes, it is the anniversary of the moment that I knew I was in love with Kelly. Supergirl: Oh, I love this story. Tell it, tell it, tell it. Alex Danvers: Okay, okay, okay. So, we're at Al's and everybody's there arguing about the greatest movie villain of all time. And she and I both say at the same time... Supergirl: Hans Gruber. Alex Danvers: Yes. J'onn J'onnz: Who knew Al's bar was so romantic? Alex Danvers: Yeah. And it's gonna be even more so after I set it up. I'm thinking rose petals on the tabletop that we shared, and so many candles, we'll probably break the fire code. Esme and I are gonna take all the supplies there to Al's now so that it's easy to set up tomorrow. But, um, listen, I won't be gone long, so I can be back to help with Nxyly. Supergirl: Go, go. We will let you know when we're ready. Just go. Get out of here.
Supergirl: So if we activate these totems, we should be able to use their power to shield us from the Dream totem. J'onn J'onnz: We know the Humanity totem doesn't require a test to activate it. It only affected Nxyly's humanity because she used it as a weapon. Supergirl: So that leaves the Courage test. J'onn J'onnz: Let me try this time, Kara. Supergirl: You sure? J'onn J'onnz: I know exactly the moment I lacked true courage. And while the thought of going back to that moment terrifies me... I think it's time.
Nia Nal: I can't believe it. CatCo's not gonna be the same without you.
Lena Luthor: Being a journalist is part of who you are.
Supergirl: I know, but with Nxyly still out there, I need to stay focused. She is the biggest threat we have ever faced, and there's no reason for us to always be one step behind. I want to draw Nxyly out and catch her off-guard.
J'onn J'onnz: I like it. How do we do it?
Brainiac-5: We have a plan. Nia, Lena, Kelly, to the lab.
Supergirl: And I could use your help on disarming strategies.
J'onn J'onnz: Sure.
Mitch: What is Lex Luthor doing here?
Nxylgsptinz: You're Lex Luthor, the madman who sent Supergirl to the Phantom Zone.
Lex Luthor: That was some of my best work.
Nxylgsptinz: Do you know what I really, really loathe?
[raising a blaster]
Nxylgsptinz: Men who send women to the Phantom Zone. I know exactly what you are, Lex Luthor. I've had to deal with men like you my entire life. Arrogant, narcissistic, manipulative. And I can assure you that we are not and we will never be friends.
Brainiac-5: There's no sign of either Nxyly or Lex's energy signatures.
Kelly Olsen: This is bad.
Alex Danvers: [Kara gets off the elevator] Hey, how are you feeling?
Supergirl: [hugging] I'll be fine once we find Lex and Nxyly. Where's Nia?
Alex Danvers: She's trying to dream up their location.
Kelly Olsen: How did they even meet?
J'onn J'onnz: We've been monitoring LuthorCorp's chatter in the underworld on Lex's activities. Nothing popped. We thought he was laying low.
Brainiac-5: He was. Just... just not in this century. The explosion Lex used, that tech is from the 31st century. And now Lex has his hands on it.
Alex Danvers: Wait, are you saying Lex went to the future?
Supergirl: All that matters is that two of the worst villains we have ever faced are now working together, and we need something big to stop them.
Brainiac-5: We do have two weapons we haven't considered using yet. The totems. We use our totems to take Lex and Nxyly's courage. Or give them humanity.
Alex Danvers: So if we do it the reverse, then it could take our humanity.
J'onn J'onnz: Alex is right. The totems' consequences are too unpredictable.
Supergirl: I agree. It's... it's too risky. And-And we always said we were going to protect the totems.
J'onn J'onnz: Maybe there's a way we can use the totems' energy, but not as a weapon. At the Hague, Nxyly used the Courage totem as a shield. Is there a way we can replicate that?
Brainiac-5: I can make a prototype. But we'll have to activate the totems to see if it'll work.
Supergirl: J'onn and I can do that. Brainy, you get working on that shield. Alex, Kelly, you two are on patrol. If Lex and Nxyly are working together, this city is the most vulnerable it's ever been.
William Dey: Okay, I won't publish anything until after you succeed. But how exactly is this plan gonna work?
Supergirl: After conferring with the Kryptonian witch hologram, we've deduced the next totem Nxyly will go after. The Love totem.
Lena Luthor: Using my magic, I'm gonna mimic the energy of the totems we already have, thereby creating a fake Love totem, which will be indistinguishable from the real one.
Brainiac-5: And when Nxyly picks up on that signature, she'll come for the totem, right to the secure location we've chosen.
Dreamer: Where our team will be staked out waiting to contain Nxyly the minute she shows her face.
Lex Luthor: Now, at the risk of breaking the rules of time travel, you need to know that I am also from the future. Well, technically, I'm from this time...
Nxylgsptinz: Oh, this is terribly boring.
Lex Luthor: But in that future, you and I are partners. And very good friends.
Nxylgsptinz: I don't have any friends.
Lex Luthor: You have one friend. Me. And together, we are two of the most powerful beings in the universe.
Nxylgsptinz: That sounds like I got the AllStone, then.
Lex Luthor: You did. But you didn't do it in the right way. And that turned out to be a grave mistake. As in fatal.
Nxylgsptinz: I died?
Lex Luthor: But lucky for you, I was there. I preserved your consciousness and came back here to help you succeed this time in a way that will make you invincible.
Lena Luthor: [healing Kara from kryptonite poisoning] Oh, you're awake. Thank god. How are you feeling? Supergirl: I'm fine. I'm fine. Are you okay? Lena Luthor: I'm not the one who just got blasted by her greatest weakness. Supergirl: Lena, we just faced off with Lex. I saw your decoy totem catch fire. What happened? Lena Luthor: I thought I was done with all that venom he brought into my life, but... when he turned up yesterday unexpected and unannounced... all that rage, it came... came back all over me. Magic is so tied to emotions, and... if I feel out of control or-or angry, then my magic reflects that. Supergirl: Your rage started the fire? Lena Luthor: It's what happened to my mother. She lost control and people got hurt. Supergirl: I'm so sorry. Lena Luthor: Just while Lex is in play and getting in my head, I-I think it's safer if I don't do magic. You know, God knows who I could hurt. Supergirl: Yeah, I understand. And-And you bring so much more to the team than magic. I mean, look how you just healed me. Lena Luthor: Well, that was science.
Andrea Rojas: Lex Luthor is working with Nxyly?
William Dey: Super Friends set a trap for her, but it failed when Lex showed up. They escaped together.
Andrea Rojas: Get me everything. Don't eat. Don't sleep. We're already down one Pulitzer winner, so this is all on you. I want a full exposé on their nefarious plan before anyone else gets wind of this.
William Dey: Andrea, believe me, no one wants to take down Lex more than I do. But do you remember the trial? We prejudged without knowing all the facts, and Lex used that against us to make us look like fools. We have to do this the right way this time.
Andrea Rojas: You mean the slow way. I need this story to put us back on top.
William Dey: And I need to be certain it was really Lex and not just someone in an image inducer. Then I'll figure out what he's up to.
Andrea Rojas: And how are you gonna do that?
William Dey: Infiltrate the Luthor inner sanctum somehow. Get airtight proof he's back.
Andrea Rojas: Fine. But you have until the end of today. I will run the story of Lex Luthor's return by tonight, with or without your proof.
Kelly Olsen: That kid is really something, isn't she? Alex Danvers: Yeah, she is. Kelly Olsen: We're very lucky. Alex Danvers: Yes, we are. You know, I knew I wanted to be a mom, but I never imagined what it would be like to be with such an amazing partner. Kelly Olsen: The world may throw us a lot of curveballs, but the one thing that I am certain about is us. [with a whoosh, a portal opens and Nxyly appears] Kelly Olsen: It's showtime.
Nia Nal: Try reversing the totems' energy signatures. That should create a baseline to repel the Dream totem.
Lena Luthor: Yeah, she's right. That should theoretically work.
Brainiac-5: Sure. Yes, theoretically. What if Lex is using some other technology from the 31st century? Sprock. I should have known. The 31st century is a technology nirvana. Of course Lex would have been drawn to that time. I just... I just wish we knew what he was doing in the future.
Lena Luthor: Well, what's the Legion say?
Brainiac-5: Uh, I haven't contacted them yet.
Nia Nal: What? Brainy, they would know what Lex is up to, and we need all the information we can get.
Brainiac-5: I know. But knowing things about the future could have major consequences on the...
Nia Nal, Brainiac-5: Space/time continuum.
Brainiac-5: And the last time I acted on information from the future, I teamed up with Lex, betrayed my friends, and nearly destroyed half the world. I don't wanna go down that path again.
Lena Luthor: I understand.
Nia Nal: All right. Well... I'll try to dream the location of the Love totem. But if you guys should have a need of my genius again, give a whistle.
Supergirl: I know that I can't enter the gauntlet with you, but know that I will be beside you the whole time.
J'onn J'onnz: Cgyrzyx.
[the totem activates, and in his mind, he finds himself in the aftermath of the Martian Civil War]
J'onn J'onnz: No. Not this time.
[fighting against White Martians, he manages to touch the hand of one of his daughters]
Totem Oracle: You have performed admirably.
Lex Luthor: Nxyly. What a surprise.
Nxylgsptinz: The Love totem disappeared. Do you know where it went?
Lex Luthor: Are you asking for my help?
Nxylgsptinz: Yes. Will you help me?
Lex Luthor: It would be my honor, ma cherie.
Nxylgsptinz: Uh, still... never going to be friends, you and I. This is strictly business.
Supergirl: Brainy, how's Lena doing?
Brainiac-5: [as Lena chants an incantation] She's getting her emotions in check.
Supergirl: [using her freeze breath to knock Nxyly backward and encase her in ice] All right, Lena. It's your turn. You got this.
J'onn J'onnz: I hit the Love totem with all the energy of the Courage totem. Do you think it still works? Brainiac-5: It's not emitting any fifth-dimensional energy like it should be. And, you know, it turned black. Kelly Olsen: If the Love totem is destroyed, does that mean all the love in the world is diminished? Alex Danvers: You know, I-I don't think all the love in the world has been diminished. You want to know why, out of all the pockets in all of the world, that totem appeared in mine? It's because of how much love I feel for each one of you. And it doesn't go away just because that thing turned black. It's still here. And I know it because I can feel it. It's... it's the truest love. Kelly... [beckoning her forward and taking her hands] Alex Danvers: Earlier today, I was... I was so anxious because I convinced myself that if you and I didn't have the perfect proposal that our future would be doomed. And thinking about that, that sounds absolutely ridiculous. And from the moment that we met... you and I have been surrounded by chaos. From blackouts to black holes. We fought monsters. I mean, God, we even loved each other through the end of the universe. And not even that could tear us apart. Kelly Olsen... [getting down on one knee] Alex Danvers: I love you with every fiber of my being. You are the person that I want to watch "Die Hard" with for the rest of my life. Will you marry me? Kelly Olsen: Yes. Yes. Of course, yes.
Nxylgsptinz: You really think you fixed my crystal ball without magic?
Lex Luthor: This is technology from the future. With your own future self's help, I was able to blend technology and magic.
Nxylgsptinz: I helped you build that?
Lex Luthor: I told you, we were quite a pair. We made many beautiful things together.
Nxylgsptinz: What was I like... will I be like... after I got the AllStone? Did I get my revenge?
Lex Luthor: Oh, yes. I didn't know you then, but it must have been magnificent. Every time you talked about it, you glowed. Maybe... that's why you were more responsive to befriending an arrogant man such as me. You no longer carried the weight of your unfulfilled vengeance.
Nxylgsptinz: [her crystal ball glows] I know where the Love totem is.
J'onn J'onnz: [celebrating Alex and Kelly's engagement in the Tower] You know, I never said drinking was allowed in here, but I think it's a good idea.
Lex Luthor: She was unimpressed with my heroics. She balked at my surveillance drones. You know, we used to have matching tracking devices. She got them for our anniversary. Said nothing was more romantic than knowing where her Lexie was at all times.
Otis Graves: It's so sweet to see you like this, you know, smitten.
Lex Luthor: Smitten? If I ever hear you say that word ever again, I'm going to implant a nano-Sun Eater into your skull.
Andrea Rojas: William, you promised you'd deliver, and you didn't. If you're not gonna get me what I need, I'll get it myself.
William Dey: What are you still doing here? Shouldn't you be at Al's Bar getting all betrothed? Alex Danvers: Al's was booked. I know. I know. And with Nxyly and Lex out there, I mean, I-I... I don't... I don't know if it's even the right time. William Dey: So you're just gonna postpone your proposal? Just like that? Alex Danvers: You may not know this, but Kelly was engaged before. And... and so was I. And the last time that I proposed, it was totally spontaneous. I just jumped right in there with no planning and it-it just felt right. But... that relationship just... ended. William Dey: Alex. You and Kelly have one of the strongest relationships I've ever seen. And if I know one thing, it's this: when Lex Luthor is around, tomorrow is never promised. So if you have love to give... give it now. You may not get another chance.
Supergirl: [finding the Love totem] Hey, guys, I see it.
Nxylgsptinz: [teleporting in] Oh, you didn't think I'd let you just come in and take such a pretty little bauble, did you?
Nxylgsptinz: [fighting Supergirl] I won't let you sway me from my mission again.
Supergirl: I'm so sorry. I truly thought that shield would work.
J'onn J'onnz: I am so, so sorry I wasn't there to protect you.
Supergirl: No, it's not your fault. I-I was right there with you in the decision.
J'onn J'onnz: It's not just that. My courage test took me right back to the moment that I failed to protect everyone I love. Only this time in the gauntlet, I didn't let myself be separated from my daughters. I fought. Fought like hell. Fought to the death. I still lost them. And when I saw you get hit with that Dream totem, I... I had that same feeling all over again.
Supergirl: I know what you mean. When the Dream totem hit me, in my... my nightmare vision was Phantom Zone phantoms.
J'onn J'onnz: Hey, this is the first time you've come face to face with Lex since he sent you there. That can't have been easy.
Supergirl: And now with Lex and Nxyly working together, it's... it's hard... it's really hard to find hope.
J'onn J'onnz: You know, maybe... my test and your vision... is trying to teach us that we're stronger than our fears. I can't save my daughters. But I can save you. Everyone. My family now.
Supergirl: I think we should use our totems as weapons against Lex and Nxyly. The combination of Lex and Nxyly is too dangerous, and Brainy was right. If we're gonna win this war, we need to use all our firepower.
J'onn J'onnz: I agree. But if you use the Humanity totem... Kara, you could lose your humanity.
Supergirl: But that's a risk I'm willing to take. And I think I know of a way I can protect myself.
Brainiac-5: Lex's behavior tonight... it was irrational. He had the Love totem in his grasp, and yet... yet he portaled away without it. Why?
Nia Nal: I try not to get too much into the psyche of Lex Luthor.
Brainiac-5: Something changed him in the future. We need to know more. I don't want to make the same mistakes of the past.
Nia Nal: Well, you won't. 'Cause this time, you don't have secrets. This time, you have me and the rest of the team, and we trust you. You need to call the future.
Nxylgsptinz: You had a clean shot at the Love totem. And you abandoned it to save me. Why? Lex Luthor: Did I? I must not have seen it. Nxylgsptinz: Tell me the truth. What do you want from me? Lex Luthor: You want the truth? The truth is I love you. I love you so much that when you d... died, part of me died, too. And you don't understand; I don't love anybody. In fact, I hate everyone. From a very young age, I knew I would move through this world alone, riding that solitary high-speed train towards progress and greatness all by myself. But there you were. This radiant, powerful being, vibrating with your own brilliant madness. I never thought anyone could match my ambition, my genius, but... then I met you. In all the timelines, in all the dimensions, in all the universes, you... were the only one that could match me. But of course, you don't know any of this 'cause you weren't there. Yet. You haven't met me yet, and I sound insane. Nxylgsptinz: No one has ever selflessly sacrificed something for me like you did tonight. So, no, I wasn't there. But... if what you say is true and you really are here to help me succeed... well, I don't see why we can't be friends.
Alex Danvers: Okay, Al, I know that you said this place was booked, but... [she trails off upon seeing the bar decorated] Kelly Olsen, Esme: Surprise! Alex Danvers: Wait, you-you're the one who booked it? How did you even do this? Kelly Olsen: Uh, I had some help. William was in on it. Esme: You two had the same plan. It's fate! Kelly Olsen: Alex, I wanted to surprise you tonight because... it's the anniversary of the first time I realized I loved you. I love everything about you. Your passion. And your compassion. The way that you fight for people that you love. But you never let it harden you. The way that you make space for me to be the truest version of myself. You are more than my love. You are my perfect match. And when I'm with you, my soul feels... complete. [taking out a ring-sized box] Kelly Olsen: Alex Danvers, will you... Alex Danvers: Okay, no, no, no. No, wait, wait, wait. Wait. Wait. Look, I-I wanted to be the first to do this. [taking a pink rose out of her pocket] Alex Danvers: Oh, crap. Kelly Olsen: Wh-What is that? Alex Danvers: That's the Love totem. Esme: [a portal opens, and Lex and Nxyly appear] Supergirl! Supergirl: [landing in front of them with J'onn] Get her out of here.
Nxylgsptinz: Oh, good. You're back.
[seeing the bruise on his face]
Nxylgsptinz: What happened to you?
Mitch: [covering] I was doing research and a book fell on my face. Twice. But I did read "Tale of an Object Infused with Love". You know, maybe it's the Love totem.
Nxylgsptinz: [taking a book from him] Ines De Castro, the Corpse bride of Portugal. The grave of famous lovers in Portugal. Hmm. That's just what the Mxy ball said.
Nia Nal: [elsewhere, waking from a dream] I know where the Love totem is.
Kara Danvers: There you are. You almost missed the party. Lena Luthor: I just wanted to take a minute to clean up downstairs. Kara Danvers: Ah. Uh, thank you for taking that risk today. You protected me from losing a part of myself. You always do. Lena Luthor: Well, you protected everyone else. Besides, it should be me thanking you for pushing me to use my magic. 'Cause I now know for sure... I really am free of Lex. Kara Danvers: I will drink to that.
Brainiac-5: There's no sign of the totem. Even the energy signature is gone. And I'll need to fix this Prototrap if we have any hope of finding Nxyly in the future. Alex Danvers: I just don't understand. How could it just disappear? None of the other totems behaved this way. Brainiac-5: Actually, according to lore, there are legends of it disappearing and reappearing throughout history. The totem seems to seek out love and be repelled by hate. Supergirl: Well, Nxyly certainly wants it for hateful reasons. Brainiac-5: I'm afraid that while the combination of the two totems' energy is stronger than anything I could've created from scratch, defensively it's a half-measure. A totem's energy is much more effective when used as a weapon.
Lena Luthor: You want me to use my magic with Lex still around?
Supergirl: Just to protect me from the blowback of the Humanity totem. If I use it to give Lex and Nxyly more humanity, I run the risk of losing some of my own. Unless your magic can protect me.
Lena Luthor: Kara, I told you that my magic can't be trusted with Lex involved.
Supergirl: When the Dream totem hit me... it sent me into a nightmare. Where I was... surrounded by Phantoms. And I was becoming a Phantom, too. Cold. Emotionless. But then I realized... this nightmare is showing me what I could become without my humanity. And I thought that nightmare would make me even more afraid to use the totem, but you know what? I'm not afraid to become that Phantom. I've been letting Nxyly convince me that if I stoop to her level, I'd become a monster just like her. But you know what? I have something she doesn't. This team, this family. And no matter what happens, I know you all will pull me back from the edge, which is why I need your help now.
Lena Luthor: If I use my magic, I could end up hurting you.
Supergirl: You've been afraid to become the worst version of yourself because for so long, Lex was the only family you had. He wanted you to be a monster, and there was no one around to pull you back when you went too far. But he's not your family anymore. We are. Focus on the good. On your real family. Use that to fuel your magic... and you won't lose control.
Lex Luthor: One hour until the Super Idiots find the Love totem for real.
Otis Graves: You gonna crash their party again, rescue Nxyly?
Lex Luthor: No. I think this time, I'm just going to have to let the girl come to me. But that does not mean that I am just going to let her fail.
[going into another room, where he has Mitch tied up to a chair]
Lex Luthor: Hello, courier minion. I need you to deliver some highly sensitive intel to Nxyly for me. But do not tell her where you got it from.
Nxylgsptinz: Thank you for fixing this. But what does it matter if we find the rest of the totems? I can't build the AllStone without the Hope totem.
Lex Luthor: You mean...
[showing her a crystal]
Lex Luthor: This Hope totem?
Nxylgsptinz: I thought Supergirl destroyed that.
Lex Luthor: The thing about these totems, you can destroy the shell, but the essence flows into something new. Oh, also the Love totem... the Super Friends destroyed it.
Nxylgsptinz: So you think that one will reconstitute itself, as well?
Lex Luthor: I know it will.
[at Kelly and Alex's loft, a tattoo in the shape of rose forms on the back of Esme's neck]
Lex Luthor: Otis, my good man, forcing a woman into loving you is the underpinning of a toxic relationship.
Otis Graves: But you love toxic relationships.
Nxylgsptinz: You're the key to my success? Lex Luthor: That's right. [transferring his gauntlet to her] Lex Luthor: There you go. All-in-one and in working order. Also, I'm going to help you get the AllStone. Nxylgsptinz: [laughing in amusement] Right. A man dressed like a fancy banker is going to help me collect seven magical Totems, one of which has already been destroyed, by the way. [laughing again] Nxylgsptinz: Yeah, thanks for the assist with the suit, but I'm good. Lex Luthor: Your own future consciousness used the Dream totem to manifest me here. Surely you trust your own opinion of me.
Nxylgsptinz: [blocked by Lena's protective barrier] That gibberish might be able to suppress my totem's powers, but you can't suppress this. [she fires a blast of energy at Lena, then engages the other Super Friends in battle] Supergirl: [eventually gaining the upper hand] Take her to containment. [they're knocked backward by an explosion, and Lex jumps down from a nearby tree] Brainiac-5: No! Lex Luthor: Well, this is a familiar scene. Nxylgsptinz: I had them. [Lena magically crushes the totem; burning her hand, she drops it] Nxylgsptinz: A trick totem. You'll pay for that.
Otis Graves: Oh, I missed you, boss.
Lex Luthor: [ducking a hug] Now, why couldn't Nxyly have given me that kind of reception?
Otis Graves: Ah, so what if she rejected you? You're Lex Luthor. And your timing couldn't be better. LuthorCorp's returns are through the roof this quarter. Your mom gave me a board seat. And the way you left everything covered, I think I'm the only one who noticed you were gone. My-my point is, you don't need that imp.
Lex Luthor: See, the thing about that imp is she's the only thing I want.
Nxylgsptinz: What the hell was that? Your sister? How could she imitate a totem and fool my crystal ball?
Lex Luthor: I can take a look at that for you. Make it so it can't be tricked. I don't mind.
Nxylgsptinz: Just because you waltzed in at a very convenient moment doesn't mean that you... . wait. How did you know where I was?
[off his glance, she looks in the air behind her]
Nxylgsptinz: What is that? Is that a surveillance drone? Are you stalking me? Creep.
Lex Luthor: I was protecting you. If I hadn't shown up when I did, you would be powerless in a prison right now.
Nxylgsptinz: You claim to be on my side. But I am no closer to finding my totems. So get out!
Lex Luthor: Uh, this is my home.
Nxylgsptinz: Fine.
Lex Luthor: [opening a portal, she leaves] I... I love you.
Alex Danvers: Hey, Al.
Al: Hey. Where you guys going with all this stuff?
Alex Danvers: Oh. Uh, I was just dropping off some supplies for tomorrow night. I have kind of a romantic evening planned.
Al: Oh, Alex, I wish you'd called ahead. We're booked for a private event.
Alex Danvers: You're booked? This... this place has never been booked. I mean, if I had known that you could be booked, I would have done that.
Al: Well, if you want to make it another night, I can easily...
Esme: They can't do it another night. It has to be the night Alex realized Kelly was the love of her life. Don't you believe in love, Al?
Al: [taken aback] Wow. I'm really sorry, guys. I can't do it.
Alex Danvers: All right, Esme, look at this. This is Al's. This is home to the best karaoke night in the galaxy. You're gonna love it. Esme: As long as they have mozzarella sticks.
Lex Luthor: [to Lena] Miss me, sis?
S6.E18 ∙ Truth or Consequences
Dreamer: I hate the space-time continuum.
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Lena Luthor: [at Kelly and Alex's bachelorette party] Okay, well, I'm gonna go dance. Because what's the point in saving the world if you don't get to enjoy it sometimes?
William Dey: You had no right using my byline. Andrea Rojas: Your name adds veracity. Cache. William Dey: This is my reputation! You used my name to validate an unethical story, something you'd see in a gossip rag. Andrea Rojas: The journal is the proof that you wanted. Lex is working with Nxyly. William Dey: Yes, but this makes them look like a joke. And in doing so, people may forget how dangerous they really are. Andrea Rojas: We're taking Lex down. Why does it matter how? William Dey: I became a journalist to tell real stories, to report the truth. Your "ends justify the means" excuse makes you just as bad as Lex. You both have no ethical code. I was hoping that you'd wield CatCo's power and influence for good, but instead, your pathological obsession to be number one made you selfish and short-sighted. What's important is what you stand for, what you contribute to make the world a better place. And you, Andrea Rojas, stand for nothing.
William Dey: [finding Esme hiding under a desk] Hey, there. What... Esme: Shh. I'm playing hide and seek with my mom. Do you see her? William Dey: No. I think it's safe to come out. Esme: [doing so] Did you bake something? William Dey: I did. Some apple tarts for everyone here at the Tower. Esme: I'm at the Tower. William Dey: [opening the container] You are. Esme: [taking one] Thanks. William Dey: Of course. Esme: My school's having a baking competition. I'm making chocolate roulade, just like you. But Chelsea said it's stupid. William Dey: Well, that's not very nice. I think anyone who doesn't like chocolate roulade is a dodo bird. Let me tell you a little secret that I got from my Auntie Bindu in Cochin. That's where I'm from in India. The trick to making really special chocolate is a pinch of cardamom, a touch of tumeric, and a sprinkle of cloves. It's a secret, okay?
Nia Nal: I'd ask how you're holding up. Brainiac-5: Never thought I'd say this, but... I could really use my personality inhibitors. All this happiness is making me quite sad. I can't stop thinking that soon I'll have to leave everyone. Especially you. Nia Nal: Don't think about that. Right now, you're here with me. See? [taking his hand and putting her head on his shoulder] Nia Nal: Do you feel your hand in mine? Brainiac-5: I do. Nia Nal: And my head on your shoulder? Brainiac-5: Yes. Nia Nal: That's all that matters. Tonight's not the night to be Debbie Downer. We're here to celebrate Alex and Kelly. Brainiac-5: You're right. I do not intend to be this... Debbie with a sad surname. You know, actually, I am grateful... to feel so much love and loss... because then I know... it all truly meant something. And that you'll always be with me, Nia Nal... no matter where I go. [leading her to the dance floor] Brainiac-5: Come. I'll show you how they dance in the future.
Dreamer: You're going back to the future? Brainiac-5: How'd you know? Dreamer: I just saw it. Why didn't you tell me? I thought we said no more secrets. Brainiac-5: Legion only informed me that... I am to return when our conflict with Lex and Nxyly concludes. I was gonna tell you, Nia, I swear. Dreamer: Why you? Why can't somebody else go? Brainiac-5: If I don't go... it will mean the end of all Coluans. Dreamer: Well, then let me go with you. Brainiac-5: You know that's not an option.
Dana: Derek, I know the heart wants what the heart wants, but it seems Lex Luthor's heart wants a psychopath.
Nxylgsptinz: They haven't even met me yet.
Derek: Hey, what's next? A cutsie couple name? Uh, I know. Lexly.
Lex Luthor: [with restrained anger] I'll nail gun their drivel-spouting tongues to their pinheads.
Nxylgsptinz: Looks like someone should have hidden his diary a little better.
[snickering]
Nxylgsptinz: What is it they called you? The Man of Tomorrow? Quite a lofty title. Did you give yourself that name? Truth be told, I actually quite like the part about... the burning oceans.
Lex Luthor: In actual news, I've started work on your LexoSuit army. I can show you what I've done so far.
Nxylgsptinz: Not now. The crystal ball still hasn't shown me where the truth totem is. So much for your fixing it.
[last lines] Kelly Olsen: Esme, where are you? Alex Danvers: We'll search the other rooms. Supergirl: William? [finding his body] Supergirl: William! William. No! J'onn! J'onn! [checking his pulse as J'onn approaches] Supergirl: He's... he's... he's dead. Kelly Olsen: [coming back] Esme's gone. Alex Danvers: [seeing William] Oh, my God.
Lex Luthor: We're looking for a girl. She's Dyralian. About yea tall. Cute as a button. Name's Esme.
William Dey: How do you know her name?
Lex Luthor: Don't you know by now? I know everything.
Supergirl: I've circled the Earth five times. No sign of Naxim's ship. J'onn J'onnz: I've had no luck with my psychic scans, either. And Lena's program tracking the LexoSuits has run into interference. She's thinking that either Lex has blocked the signal or the ship has left Earth's atmosphere. Either way, she's looking for a workaround. Supergirl: All right, well, uh, I'll head back out. J'onn J'onnz: Or you could just tell me why you've been avoiding the Tower since this morning. Supergirl: Alex is mad at me, because... I... because I suggested that they try to control Esme's powers the way my parents did when I was growing up. I remember how scared I was, having all of these abilities and not knowing how to control them. And... and until I did... I hated school, I had no friends, I was miserable. I don't want that for Esme. J'onn J'onnz: That's because you're a protector like me. It's who we are. Supergirl: I didn't want to overstep. I just want Esme to be safe. J'onn J'onnz: You have good intentions, Kara. But Alex and Kelly are Esme's mothers. How they raise her is really up to them. I know you want to share in your sister's happiness. It might be worth it to try and clear the air before the party tonight.
Supergirl: You know what? Those glasses that Mom and Dad gave me when we were little, they were such a big help to me. Maybe something like that could help Esme. Alex Danvers: She had power dampeners before when she was at that terrible group home. I'm-I'm not gonna control her like that. Supergirl: No, it's not about control. I-It could just give her some relief. My glasses cut out the noise for me. They let me belong. Alex Danvers: They let you hide. Supergirl: Well, hide my powers, yeah, but that was a good thing. Alex Danvers: Kara, when you came to Earth, it was... it was dangerous to be an alien. It's not like that anymore. I mean, she doesn't have to hide to fit in. And I am certainly not gonna make her suppress who she is. Supergirl: But the world is still pretty dangerous, Alex. I mean, imagine how many people I could have accidentally hurt if I didn't know how to handle my super-strength. Alex Danvers: Well, she needs to learn how to manage her powers, not bury them. Supergirl: She will learn how to manage them, in time. I'm just saying this because I have the life experience to know what she's going through. Alex Danvers: I know what you went through, as well. I mean, I was there, remember? Supergirl: Of course. It's just, you're raising a child with powers now, and there is no way for you to fully grasp what that feels like. Alex Danvers: Okay, as you just said, Kara, she's my daughter and I am raising her. And apparently, we need to set some ground rules here. 'Cause if I want parenting advice, I'll ask. And if I don't... don't tell me how to raise my kid.
Nxylgsptinz: The Truth totem. Of course. The camera never lies. Cgyrzyk.
Totem Oracle: [the totem activates] To see things as they truly are, you must reveal the truth within yourself.
Nxylgsptinz: The truth within. I want justice against all those who wronged me. I want power, because I want to be free. I never again want to be at the mercy of others.
[looking at the totem]
Nxylgsptinz: Not good enough, eh? Fine. I'm afraid of the parts of myself that are like my father... and the part of me that still... still wants his approval.
[still nothing happens]
Nxylgsptinz: So... until I say something you whispers like, you're going to keep me here, alone. Well, joke's on you, because I'm used to being alone. Always have been always will be. But I don't want to be. The truth is... I want to know that those close to me won't betray me. I want to have someone close to me.
Totem Oracle: Now you may see the truth of who is worthy of your trust, for you have performed admirably.
Brainiac-5: Your intel has been most informative, Winn. What was this personal matter you wish to discuss? [his computer warbles] Brainiac-5: Yes. Yes, I understand.
Brainiac-5: Lex's obsequious devotion to Nxyly, his selfless behavior sacrificing the Love totem, all confirm what I just learned in my call with the 31st century.
Dreamer: You called the future?
Brainiac-5: So, in the future, Lex and Nxyly are quite the power couple.
Lena Luthor: It's hard to imagine Lex loving anyone as much as he loves himself.
Brainiac-5: Be that as it may, after obtaining all seven totems, Lex and Nxyly completed the AllStone and anointed themselves King and Queen of the universe. But for reasons still unknown, the AllStone began to fail. The Legion saw this as their chance to attack... and Nxyly died.
J'onn J'onnz: That must be why Lex is so desperate to help her get all the totems in this time.
Dreamer: But the Hope and Love totems have been destroyed. There's no way to complete the AllStone without them.
Supergirl: Still, if he's in love, there's no telling what he'll do for Nxyly.
Lena Luthor: [her computer chimes] It worked. We tracked the LexoSuits and Naxim's ship to the waterfront.
Supergirl: How does Nxyly have the Hope totem? I threw it into the Sun. Brainiac-5: Evidently, the totems' powers are so potent and elemental in nature, they can't be destroyed. They only reconstitute in a new form. Dreamer: I can use the Dream totem to help me pinpoint the ship's location while Lena re-tracks the LexoSuits. J'onn J'onnz: Brainy, can you find out anything else from the future that might help us... speed things along? Brainiac-5: [dryly] Yes, of course. Should want to speed things up.
Brainiac-5: You seem distressed, Querl. Didn't the Legion give you the information you needed on Lex Luthor?
Querl Dox: Yes. But... I was also told that the Big Brain suffered extensive damage in the AI plague. I have orders to return to the 31st century to help.
Brainiac-5: You always knew you'd have to return to your own time eventually.
Querl Dox: There's more. In order to save the Big Brain, I have... I've been called upon to merge with it. If I do so, I will cease to exist. So will you.
Brainiac-5: We will exist. Maybe not as ourselves, but as part of something greater...
Querl Dox: I am a part of something greater! Here, in this time. I... I have a family. I... I'm in love. I cannot abandon them. I will not abandon her!
Brainiac-5: If you...
Querl Dox: I know, I know! I-I risk jeopardizing the entire space/time continuum, but... t-there must be another option.
Brainiac-5: I'm running calculations on alternate outcomes as we speak, and just... they're not viable.
Querl Dox: I have to remain here long enough to ensure that Lex and Nxyly are vanquished, to at least know my friends are safe.
Brainiac-5: Truly am sorry, Querl. It is unfortunate that you are burdened... with feeling so much.
Lena Luthor: Andrea, hi. I'm a little busy right now. Andrea Rojas: Do you think I'm a callous, narcissistic monster? Lena Luthor: Does this have anything to do with CatCo publishing my brother's journals? Andrea Rojas: You're one of my oldest friends. Tell me the truth. Did I cross an ethical line? Lena Luthor: Stealing my brother's journals and publishing them under William's byline isn't your finest hour. Andrea Rojas: So I am a monster. Lena Luthor: No, I didn't say that. Look, I am all for taking my brother down, but you have to be careful that you don't fall back into bad behaviors. We know you can act with a certain... single-mindedness, but you can't betray someone like William just to promote yourself. Andrea Rojas: That's not why I did it. Lena Luthor: Then why did you do it? When we feel like our back is against the wall, we can go into survival mode and damn the consequences. But only you can be the judge of whether that's who you wanna be. And if it's not, then... change it.
Supergirl: Still no results from Esme's blood test?
Alex Danvers: No. I'm gonna cancel the party tonight.
Supergirl: Alex, no. Are you sure you wanna cancel the party?
Alex Danvers: Yes, I'm sure.
Kelly Olsen: [coming in] We may not need Esme's blood test after all. I just got off the phone with her school again. There's a new alien in her class, a Tattamite.
Supergirl: I've read about them. They have powerful tempers and can manifest distinctive skin markings, which they use as camouflage.
Alex Danvers: Skin markings? Esme might have mimicked this student, which caused the rose tattoo on her neck.
Kelly Olsen: And that would account for her erratic powers and her anger.
Alex Danvers: [sighing in relief] Thank God.
Supergirl: So this means you guys don't have to cancel the party, and Esme doesn't have to miss the baking competition.
Alex Danvers: Yeah, but, I mean, are we gonna get there in time?
Kelly Olsen: If we leave now.
[as they leave, Kara wants to apologize, but doesn't know what to say]
Lena Luthor: [on comms] Hey, Kara, we just got a hit off Naxim's ship. Good thing your Kryptosuit's good for outer space.
J'onn J'onnz: Lex is building a LexoSuit army? William Dey: Apparently, it's a gift to help ingratiate himself with Nxyly and help defeat you guys and get the totems. Supergirl: And Otis told you this in an alley? William Dey: I convinced him to meet by offering to keep whatever he said on deep background, but he wanted to go on the record. I got the impression that his bromance with Lex is rocky. Dreamer: What if Otis spilling the tea is just another one of Lex's tricks? Lena Luthor: Then we just use that to our advantage. I can create a data interception program to track Lex through the LexoSuits. We'll know where he is soon. Alex Danvers: That's great, Lena. Lena Luthor: And listen, I know the timing's not ideal, but I got a call from my friend at Club Rialto, and she said that her VIP suite is available for your bachelorette party if you want it. J'onn J'onnz: [Kara gaps excitedly] Nice. Lena Luthor: Tonight. Alex Danvers: Tonight? Uh, I... Supergirl: Alex! Life is unpredictable. The world is unpredictable. There will always be a threat. You have to seize the joy when you can. Come on. I can keep everyone safe. J'onn J'onnz, William Dey, Dreamer: [chanting] Do it! Do it! Do it! Alex Danvers: Oh, my god. Oh, my god, stop. Okay, okay, okay. Let's do it. Let's do it.
Martian Manhunter: Dreamer, can you close the dream portal? Dreamer: I'm trying! Brainiac-5: [removing the totem from Nxyly's gauntlet] I got the Dream totem. Nxylgsptinz: No! [sucked through the portal, the Super Friends enter the Dream Expanse, and Nia manages to portal them back to the Tower] Supergirl: Fast thinking, Dreamer. Lena Luthor: Naxim's ship, it's gone. Martian Manhunter: [Brainy shows her the totem] But we have this.
Esme: Kara!
Supergirl: Hey, bud.
[getting hugged]
Supergirl: Ooh! Hey, I heard you had some trouble at school today. Are you okay?
Alex Danvers: Um... her powers got a little out of hand, so we're just gonna run some tests and get to the bottom of it.
Supergirl: I'm sorry, Esme. My powers got a little overwhelming at times too when I was little, but it gets better, I promise.
Kelly Olsen: They were making posters for the school's baking competition and a mean girl made fun of Esme's chocolate roulade entry. Esme: Chelsea said it looked like an ugly log. I'm gonna lose. I didn't mean to use my powers, but then boom, paint everywhere. I'm sorry. Kelly Olsen: No, it's okay. Alex Danvers: I think Chelsea is just jealous because she's baking boring old brownies, and your roulade is exciting and it's unique, just like you. Esme: Thanks. Alex Danvers: But you didn't get the paint in your ears, and I don't know how you did it. Kelly Olsen: It's impressive. Alex Danvers: [finding the mark in between her shoulder blades] Esme, what's this back here? Did someone... did someone draw on you? Kelly Olsen: Let me see. [taking a look] Kelly Olsen: Wasn't there at bath time yesterday. Is that a tattoo?
Nxylgsptinz: All your arrogant boastings about your insights into the future, and yet you didn't see this coming. Lex Luthor: Your needs are my raison d'etre. You get all the totems very soon, but you have to be patient. Nxylgsptinz: I'm tired of being patient. Waiting for this finicky crystal ball, which, for all I know, you tampered with just so you could get the totems for yourself. Lex Luthor: I understand why you might not trust me yet, but what's more important right now is that you trust yourself. Nxylgsptinz: And what makes you think I don't? Lex Luthor: Because I know what you can achieve when you do. In the future, you told me how you conquered the Fifth Dimension, but your father fled. So you set a trap where everyone said your father wouldn't be, and you were right. Finally, you made your father pay. What you've always been able to count on, what I'll always count on... is you. Nxylgsptinz: [her crystal ball glows] The Truth totem. Don't you dare say "I told you so."
Lena Luthor: [William gets an alert on his phone] Everything okay, William?
William Dey: Turn on channel 2.
Dana: [he turns the TV on] Y'all are not gonna believe these love poems from billionaire Lex Luthor.
Derek: "I will make oceans burn. The skies above turn black. We shall rule together, my love, cruel deaths to any who attack." It seems CatCo reporter William Dey has leaked Lex's private journal.
Dana: How'd he get his hands on it?
William Dey: [mortified] I need to go.
Derek: Who knows? But in it, the Man of Tomorrow professes his love for Nxyly, the Fifth-Dimensional imp...
Mitch: [watching on his ship] Hey, they're talking about you.
Lex Luthor: Butterscotch sticky buns? Your favorite, as I recall.
Nxylgsptinz: I don't like sweets.
Lex Luthor: You will. Thought you might need a little pick-me-up after your ordeal passing the Truth gauntlet.
Nxylgsptinz: I told you... it was easy.
Lex Luthor: And yet, you haven't seemed like yourself since. Remember, there's nothing that I wouldn't do for you.
[getting to her feet, she puts the totem in his hand]
Lex Luthor: What are you doing?
Nxylgsptinz: Making sure of your intent.
[putting him under the totem's influence]
Nxylgsptinz: I can't risk giving my heart to a dishonest fool. But luckily I have the powers of the Truth totem, so... tell me, your poems, did you mean what you wrote?
Lex Luthor: Every word. My only desire is to rule by your side while destroying everyone who gets in our way.
Nxylgsptinz: And after we've rebuilt the AllStone, you're going to betray me.
Lex Luthor: Betray you? Betraying you is... inconceivable. I've spent my whole life believing no one was worthy of me, until you. It's why I came back to find you at this time. I want to help you achieve everything you want and deserve. And I know I can do this for you because I have. It is my only desire.
[she removes the totem's influence]
Lex Luthor: Did I pass?
Nxylgsptinz: You have performed admirably.
Supergirl: [phasing into Mitch's ship] J'onn, there's no sign of Lex or Nxyly. Anything? Martian Manhunter: [in another corridor] Negative. I'm about to search the port side of the... Supergirl: [getting static] Wait. J'onn? J'onn, I can't... [two LexoSuits appear and blast her backward] Nxylgsptinz: My suit feels different. Lex Luthor: I thought you might appreciate a little extra oomph, so I custom-fitted the Truth totem into your chest plate. You'll find the Hope totem in your left arm cannon. Supergirl: Lex, we know about you and Nxyly in the future. We're not gonna let that happen. Lex Luthor: It seems that you've forgotten, I always get what I want. Nxylgsptinz: [he fires a blast of energy] Ooh. That looks like it hurts. Lex Luthor: Just some 31st-century nanobots to soften her up.
William Dey: Now these, my dear Esme, are what "The Great British Bake-Off" would call handshake-worthy. Put her there. Esme: [shaking hands] You make a good assistant baker. William Dey: Well, it's an honor to serve. What do you say we do a little bit of cleaning while we wait for these to cool down, yeah? Get your mitties off. [giving her her sweater] William Dey: Here you go. Let me help you with that. Here you go. Ooh, now you get your left arm in. [a computer alarm sounds that the security system has been disabled] William Dey: Actually, I'll clean up later. How about a little game of hide and seek? Let's see if you can find the best hiding spot you can in J'onn's office. Okay? Esme: Challenge accepted. William Dey: Good. Go. Hurry. [as she leaves, he collects a kitchen knife and, trying to stay hidden, sees Lex and Nxyly get off the elevator] Lex Luthor: [a kitchen timer goes off] Ah. William Dey. Sounds like your time is up.
Nxylgsptinz: I've got her. Lex Luthor: Ooh. Looks like we have what we need. I'll take my leave. [coming back] Lex Luthor: Just remembered one last thing I had to do. [shooting William twice] Lex Luthor: That was for leaking my journal. If by chance you're still alive when your friends return, remind them that I am always one step ahead. Your, uh, shameful little back-alley meeting with Otis... I arranged that. Oh, and, uh, when my dear sister used her data interception program to track my LexoSuits, she unknowingly activated a Trojan virus that infected the computer here. That caused a delay in a very important blood test result being sent out. See, I had to prevent your friends from understanding how important the little girl was until I got what I wanted.
Lex Luthor: [breaking into the Tower looking for Esme] Where is she? William Dey: Not here. Nxylgsptinz: [her crystal ball glows] He lies. Never mind. I'll find her. Lex Luthor: So, this is what Supergirl and her chums call their lair. [while his back is turned, William takes out his phone and turns on the camera, then hides it on a side table] Lex Luthor: Seems remarkably... underwhelming.
Nxylgsptinz: There you are. Esme: Do I know you? Nxylgsptinz: I'm a friend of your mum's. Esme: Where's William? Nxylgsptinz: Oh. He had to go back to work. Hmm. Be he asked me to come take care of you. I saw the cookies that you and William baked. They look scrumptious. You and I ought to go have ourselves a little tea party. Would you like that, Esme? [Esme nods] Nxylgsptinz: We're gonna have the grandest time.
Martian Manhunter: [Mitch's ship is set to self-destruct] We have to go. Now! Supergirl: The Hope totem, I'm not leaving here without it. Martian Manhunter: [speeding around, she manages to find it] Supergirl, now!
Supergirl: I just want to make sure we're okay after... after earlier. I... I'm really sorry I overstepped. Alex Danvers: I know you want what's best for Esme. And I'm sorry that I reacted so harshly. And that it was so hard for you as a kid. I j... I wish there was more that I could have done to make it easier. Supergirl: You did so much to help me. You still do. Esme is really lucky to have you. Alex Danvers: It's really important to me that she doesn't feel like an "other". I don't know what it's like to grow up as an alien, but I do know what it's like to not be living your truth. And I don't want that for her. Supergirl: You're right. Esme deserves to be proud of every part of her identity. So do you. Especially the mom part. 'Cause you are a seriously good one. Alex Danvers: And you're a seriously good sister.
Mitch: [in his own LexoSuit] Why, hello, Martian.
[zapping J'onn with a blast of energy]
Mitch: Well, that was easier than I thought.
[J'onn phases through the floor]
Mitch: Wait. What... where-where'd you go?
[J'onn reappears and smashes through another LexoSuit]
Mitch: Can we talk about this?
Nxylgsptinz: Poor, deluded Supergirl. So naively hopeful, despite overwhelming odds.
William Dey: What's your takeaway from today's encounter with Nxyly and Lex?
J'onn J'onnz: I'd say it's a huge win. They no longer have a ship, no LexoSuit army, and no totems.
Supergirl: [flying in] And we also have five totems secured at the Fortress of Solitude, but don't print that.
Alex Danvers: [coming in with Kelly, Esme, and Lena] Great job, guys. Lena just filled us in.
Kelly Olsen: And more importantly, please give a big round of applause to the new school baking champion.
Supergirl: [Esme holds up her stuffed zebra with a blue ribbon on it] Hurray!
William Dey: [high-fiving] Put her there.
Lena Luthor: That's a perfect kickoff to the big party tonight.
Kelly Olsen: About that, our sitter just called out sick with the stomach flu, so you'll only have Alex.
William Dey: Oh, don't be ridiculous. I'll take care of Esme. She and I have a baker's bond, right?
Alex Danvers: William, we wanted you at the party.
William Dey: Please, I'm... I'm happy to help. See it as a part of a wedding gift.
Mitch: Hey, guys. I just wanted to thank you for not leaving me behind to get blown up with my ship. You know, I thought I'd feel sad, you know, seeing it go, but I feel kind of free. Like, for the first time in my life... I have options. Lex Luthor: Here's an option. Go restock the fridge. Mitch: You're not the boss of me. Nxylgsptinz: Actually, he is. Out.
Lex Luthor: If you'd rather be alone, I can... Nxylgsptinz: No, don't leave. I'm actually quite tired... of being alone. Lex Luthor: I will always be here for you. Nxylgsptinz: The longer you're around, the more you put yourself at risk, and the more you give up our most powerful weapons, because you're scared that I might get hurt. It's foolish and weak. And I'm running out of reasons not to trust you. I don't have my totems. I don't have my magic. My only other ally is a... moronic former zookeeper. I don't have anything to offer you. And yet you're still here. Which proves what the Truth totem told me. You really do care. Lex Luthor: I meant every word I wrote in my journal. Albeit, my didactic rhyming scheme lacked a certain je ne sai quois. But... I love you, Nxyly. And that is not something that comes naturally to me. Nxylgsptinz: Nor to me. I'm beginning to see why my future self... fell for you. Lex Luthor: Is that so? Nxylgsptinz: Mmm. Lex Luthor: Hmm. [her crystal ball chimes] Lex Luthor: I think you may wanna take a look at that. Nxylgsptinz: [picking it up] The Love totem. Did you know that was going to happen? When I finally started to fall in love with you? Lex Luthor: If you did. I may be from the future, but you're never predictable.
Kara Danvers: I know I told Alex to take the night off, but I can't.
J'onn J'onnz: You can. I mean, the Tower is autoscanning for Nxyly and Lex, and-and I'm keeping a psychic overview of everything.
Kara Danvers: Of course you are.
J'onn J'onnz: [watching Kelly, Alex, and Lena dance] Go, go, go.
Kara Danvers: Okay.
Lex Luthor: William. It has been ages. Don't worry. Your friends won't interrupt our reunion. I disabled the security systems before arriving. I, uh, caught your little story about my journal. Didn't your mother teach you it's not nice to take things that don't belong to you?
William Dey: What do you want with Esme?
Lex Luthor: Mm, not your concern. I assure you, I have her best interests at heart.
William Dey: I find that hard to believe coming from a man who once burned down part of a children's hospital.
Lex Luthor: [laughing in amusement] Touche. So if you won't snitch on Esme's whereabouts, how about the totems? Did your new pals let you in on their secret hiding place?
William Dey: You're the genius. You figure it out.
Lex Luthor: [aiming his gun, ready to pull the trigger] You really had a lot of guts publishing my journal. Care to explain how you came to possess it?
[William stays silent]
Lex Luthor: No?
[cocking the hammer]
Lex Luthor: I just thought you would have known better than to risk inflaming my wrath.
William Dey: That's the thing you will never understand, Lex. There will always be people like me and the Super Friends to stand up to you and show the world that for all your delusions of grandeur... you're just a sad shell of a man.
Lex Luthor: Says the paperboy.
Alex Danvers: Oh, hey, I got Esme's test results back. There's fifth-dimensional energy in her blood.
Kelly Olsen: What does that mean?
Alex Danvers: Well, that-that tattoo, it... it looked familiar.
Kelly Olsen: Like the design on the stone in the original Love totem.
Alex Danvers: Okay, we know the totems can be reconstituted, so... what if Esme somehow became the Love totem?
Kara Danvers: We need to get back to the Tower, now.
Lex Luthor: And as usual, I win.
Nxylgsptinz: Why would someone collect all these trophies just to store them where no one can see them? Lex Luthor: It's not about flaunting what you got. It's about having it and knowing no one else does.
S6.E19 ∙ The Last Gauntlet
Supergirl: We're defined by our choices, and this is the wrong one.
Lex Luthor: Have you come to say I told you so?
Lillian Luthor: Of course.
Nxylgsptinz: [to Lex Luthor] You're nothing but a foul little man, who lies and cheats to get what he wants.
Supergirl: Let's go catch a satellite.
Nxylgsptinz: I'm a Fifth Dimensional imp with powers you can't possibly begin to fathom. I'm nobody's fool.
Kelly Olsen: [about Nxyly and Lex] They're empowering themselves by disempowering everyone else.
Lillian Luthor: Lex is incapable of loving anyone but himself.
S6.E20 ∙ Kara
Eliza Danvers: You'd think in another life I was a Kryptonian.
Alex Danvers: Only in the movies.
Brainiac-5: Sprock logic.
Cat Grant: Oh. You're Supergirl. Kara Danvers: You... You Knew?
Supergirl: Mon-El? Mon-El: Your big speech made the history books.
Kara Danvers: I'm supposed to be the strongest person Earth but I think I'm actually the weakest.
Brainiac-5: Long live the Legion!
Cat Grant: [final line in the series] Hello National City. You know her as Kara Danvers, Catco's ace reporter and new editor-in-chief. But tonight, it is my great honour to introduce to you, Supergirl.