Disclaimer: I do not own Supergirl or the characters.
A/N: This is my take on what could happen immediately after Myriad finishes. Thanks to SpencerFan for prompting this.
Kara stood facing Alex not sure what to do. She knew that Alex would beat her in a fight, not just because she had the Kryptonite advantage, but also because Kara could not and would not hurt Alex. She also knew that whilst Alex was under the control of Non she would not hold back and would kill Kara if given the opportunity. As Alex launched herself at Kara, the hero took to the skies knowing her best option was avoidance.
As Kara hovered out of Alex's reach she watched as her sister started to speak Non's words.
"It will not work." Non said through Alex. "You will return to this fight or watch as your sister kills herself in front of you." With that Alex turned the blade towards herself and pressed it against her chest.
"No." Kara cried as she flew towards Alex, knocking her off her feet before the blade could do any damage.
As they both rolled on the floor Kara felt her strength disappearing as the Kryptonite took hold. Knowing distance was not only her friend but her only hope Kara scrambled away and got to her feet turning once again to face her sister.
"Do you believe your sister felt remorse for murdering my wife?" Non asked through Alex.
"Yes." Kara said as she dodged another attack.
"Then imagine what she will feel for killing you. I promise you this Kara Zor-El, after your sister has delivered the fatal blow I will release her from my control long enough so that she can fully comprehend what she did. As you lie dying your sister will be free to watch you breath your final breath."
"You're evil." Kara said knowing she had to survive so that Alex would survive. Sacrificing herself was not an option as if she died at Alex's hand her sister would be destroyed. Unfortunately Non was adamant that is exactly what should happen and Kara found herself being charged at by Alex.
As Alex feinted to the right Kara moved to block, trying to ignore the Kryptonite caused dizziness. However, just like had happened in their training sessions Kara over committed herself and in her weakened state did not have time to correct before the blade made contact.
As the blade cut through Kara's stomach she cried in pain before falling to the ground as Non once again spoke through Alex.
"Your pathetic fight in this battle is the last dishonour you will do your family."
Alex held the blade aloft ready to bring it down on Kara as Kara lay bleeding on the ground.
"I'm sorry." Kara said. "This is not your fault." She added hoping that some part of Alex would hear her and be able to forgive herself. "I love you." She added before waiting for the end to come. Only then she saw tremors run through her sister moments before she collapsed in a heap.
Kara was desperate to get up and help her, only the sword wound and proximity of the Kryptonite had her so weak she could not move. What she could do was raise her eyes to see Max standing over Alex carrying a shovel.
"She is going to be so ticked at me." He said glibly as he knelt down and attached an earwig to Alex as another pair boots approached.
"Get that suit off her." Hank ordered as he scooped up Kara asking.
"Are you okay?"
"Alex?" Kara asked trying to fight the dizziness.
"Will be okay." Hank said as he carried Supergirl back into the building.
"What happened?" Cat asked as she saw how injured Supergirl was.
"Long story." Hank said as he placed Kara down and tried to stop the blood flow.
"Will she be okay?" Cat asked, shaken by how broken and weak Supergirl looked.
"I don't know how much damage was done. She should be healing though. Why isn't she healing?" He asked before looking at Cat and saying.
"Stay with her." With that he rushed from the room.
"Don't you dare die on me." Cat said as she looked at the familiar but vulnerable face. "You have brought so much hope into my life I will not let you take that away now."
"Thank you, for everything." Kara wheezed as she struggled to stay awake.
"Do not give up." Cat demanded as Hank hurried back into the room. Walking up to Supergirl he used his x-ray vision on her stomach and muttered.
"Damn it."
"What?" Cat asked.
"Some of the blade broke off and is still in her. I have to get it out."
"Here?" Cat asked.
"If I don't she'll die." He said before looking at Kara and saying. "I'm sorry this will hurt."
In response Kara nodded trying not to look afraid.
Not being fooled for a minute Cat sat next to Kara and took her right hand in her left one and used her right hand to stroke her face before whispering whatever comforting words came to mind.
As Hank plunged his hand into Kara's midriff she screamed in pain as Cat clenched her hand. Just as Kara thought she would pass out form the pain Hank removed his hand and the stray bit of Kryptonite which he tossed to one side. The moment it was clear from her body Kara felt her strength return and her wound started to heal.
"That's amazing." Cat commented as Alex burst into the room crying.
"Kara? Where is she?"
"Alex?" Kara called back trying to sit up, much to Hank's annoyance.
"Kara. I'm so sorry. I didn't want to hurt you." Alex said engulfing Kara in a hug, oblivious to everyone else in the room.
"I've missed you so much." Kara said not wanting to release her sister before remembering how they got where they were and adding. "I told you not to come."
"I'm sorry, but I couldn't abandon you. You are my sister and I will not leave you alone." Alex said before asking. "Are you okay?"
"I'll be fine." Kara said before asking concerned. "Where's Eliza?"
"Back in Midvale. She's safe." Alex assured her before Kara pulled away form the hug suddenly aware that everyone, including Cat, were watching the exchange.
"Ms Grant-" Kara started awkwardly.
"Well I guess that cat is out of the bag, no pun intended." Max said. "There goes my evening entertainment."
"Oh please, I've known for weeks." Cat said dismissively.
"You have?" Kara asked as she looked at Cat.
"Of course. I didn't get to where I am by being an idiot. I'll admit you fooled me with the two of you being in my office at the same time, but recent events with the shape changing Agent Mulder explained that one away. On that subject," she said looking at Hank, "if you ever pretend to be my assistant again I will make her Uncle's thirst for revenge look reasonable. Do I make myself clear?"
"Crystal." Hank said.
"As touching as this is, perhaps we can focus on saving the world." Max suggested. "Uncle Non knows we are here so he could be sending an army of zombies over here."
"Wait. Zombies? You mean the plan didn't work?" Kara asked.
"No. Non cut the power to this facility and there are no backup generators here, so we couldn't release the signal." Max explained.
"I don't understand. How did you free Alex then?" Kara asked looking at Hank before looking back at Alex and asking. "And why aren't you under Non's control now?"
"She has one of my devices." Max explained pointing to the other side of Alex's head.
"You had extra ones all along? Why didn't you use them?" Cat demanded.
"I didn't want to waste them and while I concede I was tempted with Winn, he would bring nothing to the table that I didn't. Alex though, Alex we need. Especially as we are on Plan D, assuming you are still against Plan A."
"Plan A?" Alex asked.
"Bomb the city making it unsafe for your sister and killing hundreds of thousands of innocent people." Cat explained, her disproval obvious.
"You really are sick." Alex said.
"Just once it would be nice to have a little gratitude from you for saving you and your sister." Max complained.
"Back up." Kara said confused. "If the plan failed how did you stop Alex? You put the device on her after you knocked her out."
"You said that wasn't you." Alex said looking at Max.
"I lied. At least I didn't stab you." Max replied before Hank cut in.
"I used my telepathy to block the signal. But I was still weak from my earlier fight with Indigo, so all I could do was give Alex a fighting chance."
"Which was when I joined in and when she was down I gave her my device." Max said.
"Okay, that makes sense I guess. But what is plan D, in fact was was plan C?" Kara asked.
"We're still working on plan D, which is why we need Alex." Max said.
"How many of the earwig devices do you have?" Alex asked.
"On me? Five. Why?"
"I have an idea but we need to get back to the DEO."
"Won't you get arrested?" Max asked.
"I didn't know you cared. But right now stopping Non is more important." Alex said.
"Alex-" Kara started to argue.
"Kara, it's fine." Alex said. "But we need to go." Seeing Kara's hesitation she added. "Now."
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