Author Note: For this story Jeremiah never left and worked for Cadmus.
Lena woke up at 9 the next morning. It was Saturday so neither her or Kara had to go into work, but Lena wanted to catch up on some emails. Kara was still sleeping so Lena quietly got out of bed and made her way into the kitchen. She started a pot of coffee and pulled her laptop out. She poured herself a cup and made her way over to the couch with her laptop. She got so carried away with work that she hadn't even realized it had been a few hours. It was close to 11 and Lena was surprised that she hadn't heard Kara up yet. The girl loved her sleep, but she was usually up by 9:30 on the weekends. Lena shut her computer and got up making her way into the bedroom. She saw that Kara was still asleep and slowly made her way over to Kara's side of the bed. She sat down on the edge and slowly rubbed her hand on her girlfriend's back as she whispered Kara's name. Kara slowly started to stir and opened her eyes looking up at Lena.
"Morning beautiful, sorry to wake you up but it is past 11 and I was worried when you weren't up yet," Lena said as she kissed Kara on the lips softly.
"I guess I was tired. I didn't mean to sleep in that late sorry," Kara said as she kissed Lena back.
"You don't need to apologize hun, your allowed to sleep I just wanted to see if you wanted some breakfast," Lena asked as Kara shook her head.
"Yeah sure, I'm just going to go to the bathroom and then I will come out to the kitchen," Kara said as she made her way into the bathroom. She looked in the mirror and saw how tired she looked. She spent most of the night starting at the ceiling after Lena fell back asleep and wasn't even sure what time she fell asleep. This had been happening a lot in the past week. She splashed some water on her face and looked at herself in the mirror for a minute before she headed out into the kitchen. Lena was starting to pull stuff out of the fridge for breakfast and Kara poured herself a cup of coffee. A few minutes later Lena had finished up breakfast and the two sat down to eat. Kara didn't end up eating much and mostly just pushed her food around the whole time. Lena looked into her girlfriend's eyes and noticed how exhausted she still looked.
"Hey babe what time did you end up falling asleep last night?" Lena asked as Kara shrugged her shoulders.
"I don't really know maybe like 4 or something," Kara replied.
"You seem a little tired still, maybe we should watch a movie and you can lay down for a little bit," Lena said.
"Sure," Kara replied. She wasn't really in the mood to talk but didn't want Lena to worry about her more than she already was. Lena got the movie set up and sat down on the couch as Kara laid her head in Lena's lap on a pillow. The movie was only 10 minutes in when Lena noticed that Kara was asleep again. She reached over to her phone and sent a quick text off to Alex.
Lena: When is the last time you have seen your sister sleep in past 11?
Alex: When she solar flared and got sick a few years ago. Is she awake or still sleeping?
Lena: I woke her up a little after 11 and we had some breakfast, which she barely ate but she still looked exhausted, so we put a movie on and she fell back asleep pretty quickly. You know what she has been eating a lot less as of recently now that I think about it.
Alex: hmm well she can't be sick since she has her powers but I'm worried that mentally she is exhausted, and it is affecting her physically as well. She has looked really tired for the last week or so and I thought maybe it was just her being really busy with work but now I'm starting to guess something more serious is going on.
Lena: I was kind of wondering the same thing. If you and Maggie are free later maybe you two can come over. I think it might be good for Kara and that way you can see how Kara is doing.
Alex: of course, we will come over. How does 4 sound?
Lena: 4 is perfect. See you later.
Lena put her phone down after she sent her last message to Alex and looked back down at Kara who was still sleeping. She grabbed her tablet off the side table, so she could look over some documents for work and spent the next hour doing that. Kara slowly started stirring just as the movie was finishing up. Lena ran her fingers through Kara's hair as she smiled down at her.
"Hey sleepyhead," Lena said as she took in the sight of Kara. She always looked so peaceful right after she woke up and it was one of Lena's favorite sights.
"Hey, I didn't mean to sleep through the whole movie," Kara said as Lena shook her head.
"Don't worry about it. I'm just glad you got some more sleep. Also, Alex and Maggie are going to come over around 4," Lena said as a small smile appeared on Kara's face.
"Alright sounds good, I think I am just going to jump in the shower for a little bit," Kara said as she got up and headed towards the bathroom. Lena got up and after making sure the bathroom door was closed and the shower was running, she went out to the balcony to make a call. She pulled up Eliza Danver's number and only had to wait one ring before the phone was answered.
"Hey Lena, what's going on?" Eliza asked.
"Hey Eliza, I just wanted to ask you something about Kara," Lena replied.
"Sure, is she okay?" Eliza asked.
"I don't really know, she has just seemed off and has this look in her eyes. I know Alex is worried about her as well, but I just wanted to see what she was like when she first got to earth," Lena asked. Kara rarely talked about those days with Lena or anyone for that matter.
"She was really quiet and closed off. She had nightmares constantly and just always looked drained. Is she not sleeping?" Eliza asked with concern in her voice for her youngest daughter.
"Well I noticed something off last night and so did Alex and then I woke up at about 3 this morning and she was out on our balcony just staring at the sky. I sat with her for a little bit and then she came back inside and I'm not sure what time she ended up falling asleep at, but she slept in till almost 11 this morning which she never does. I woke her up and she still looked exhausted and barely ate any breakfast. We sat down to watch a movie and she fell asleep again for almost an hour. Sorry I'm rambling I'm just worried about her," Lena said.
"It's alright honey, where is she now?" Eliza said trying to keep her voice calm for Lena.
"She's in the shower. Normally I would be worried about her being able to hear a conversation with her super hearing, but I honestly don't even think she would use it right now. Alex and Maggie are going to come over in a little bit. I thought it would be good for Kara to have them over and would give Alex a chance to see what is going on with her," Lena explained to Eliza.
"Alright well I will call Alex later tonight when she gets back home and see what she thinks about Kara and if she is up to it see if Kara will give me a call in a little bit," Eliza replied as she spoke to Lena for another minute and then hung up the phone. She went back inside her house to find Jeremiah in the kitchen.
"Hey everything okay?" Jeremiah asked as he saw the worried look on his wife's face.
"Not really. That was Lena, she called because she is worried about Kara. I guess her and Alex noticed something off with Kara and Lena was worried because she was up late last night and then slept a bunch this morning. I am going to see if Kara will call me in a little bit and Alex is also going over to check on her in a little bit," Eliza explained as Jeremiah rubbed his hand on her back.
"Alright well let's try not to worry too much until we know more about what is going on," Jeremiah said as Eliza nodded her head and the two went to sit on the couch. They were both reading for close to 30 minutes when Eliza's phone rang. She answered and put the phone on speaker, so Jeremiah could hear as well.
"Hey honey," Eliza said.
"Hey, Lena said you called and wanted me to give you a call back," Kara said.
"Yeah, I just wanted to chat and see how things were going, Jeremiah is here as well. I just haven't talked to you in a while," Eliza said.
"Oh yeah I guess I have just been busy," Kara said as Eliza could hear the tiredness in her daughter's voice.
"That's fine sweetie. I just wanted to make sure everything is going okay," Eliza replied.
"Yeah I guess so," Kara replied back. She didn't know why but even talking on the phone was exhausting for her.
"Have you had any good stories at work," Jeremiah chimed in.
"I have had a couple of good ones, I guess. How is stuff going at home?" Kara replied as the two parents talked about all the stuff happening at work and in town. Both parents were very aware of the fact that Kara was barely speaking and only saying one- or two-word answers. Kara usually talked endlessly to them on the phone and by the time the call had ended both parents were starting to feel a bit more worried than they had this morning.
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Maggie and Alex showed up a little after 4 and were greeted by Lena who opened the door. Alex could tell that Lena was worried about Kara and wanted to talk to her for a minute. Maggie understood and went inside and found Kara laying on the couch watching tv.
"Hey little Danvers, what are you watching?" Maggie said as she sat down on the couch next to her. Kara didn't respond and Maggie noticed that she wasn't even watching the tv just looking to the side of it. "Kara," Maggie said again a little louder and finally got the girls attention.
"Just some cooking show," Kara replied as Maggie nodded her head.
Outside in the hallway Alex and Lena were having their own conversation.
"So, I talked to Eliza and she talked to Kara for a little bit on the phone, but she also wants to talk to you when you get home," Lena said as Alex nodded her head.
"Alright yeah I saw my mom's text and I will call her later. So, has Kara just been laying around most of the day," Alex asked with worry in her voice.
"Yes, she has also been pretty quiet and has just looked worn out," Lena replied.
"Alright well let's go back in and I will talk to her for a little bit," Alex said as Lena nodded her head. Alex walked over to the couch as Maggie got up and went to sit with Lena in the kitchen. Alex sat right next to Kara and took in the sight of her sister who looked so little and vulnerable at this moment.
"Hey Kar," Alex said as Kara looked at her. Her eyes were the same as they were last night. They held so much pain in them and wished she could take it all away.
"Hey," Kara replied as she moved her head, so it was in her sister's lap.
"How are you feeling," Alex replied as she looked down at Kara.
"I'm fine, just tired," Kara replied as Alex nodded her head.
"Alright how did you sleep last night?" Alex asked as she ran her fingers through Kara's hair.
"Pretty good," Kara responded as Alex looked over to Lena knowing that wasn't the case.
"Alright and there is nothing else going on," Alex said as she looked back into Kara's eyes.
"I don't know," Kara said close to tears at this point.
"Hey Kara, talk to me, what's going one," Alex said as she wiped a tear away from her sister's eye.
"I don't know Alex. I can't focus on anything and my mind in always running. I'm tired all the time, but I also feel like I can't sleep. Why do I feel this way Alex?" Kara asked as the tears started to pick up and she buried her head into Alex's side.
"I don't know Kar, but we are going to figure it out. I think maybe you just need a break, actually I think all of us could use a break," Alex said as Lena and Maggie had come over now both very concerned for the girl crumbling in front of them. "What if we went to mom and dads for a few days, how does that sound?" Alex asked as she saw Kara look up slightly at her.
"I want to go home," Kara said as Alex nodded her head.
"Alright Kara we will. Hey, can you sit with Maggie for a minute while Lena and I call mom to let her know," Alex said as Kara nodded her head and easily transitioned into Maggie's arms. Lena kissed Kara on the head before she followed Alex into the bedroom and shut the door. As soon as the door closed Lena let the tears finally come out. Alex grabbed her and hugged her for a minute before they broke apart.
"You okay?" Alex asked as Lena nodded her head.
"Yeah it just breaks my heart to see her like this," Lena replied.
"Trust me, I know. I am going to call my mom, can you call James and let him know that Kara needs some time off at Catco. Also, can you get time off to come with us. I know J'onn will give me time off for Kara and Maggie has time saved up she can use to come as well," Alex said.
"I will call James right now and one of the perks of owning your own business is that you can take time off whenever you want. I will just make a few calls to get everything covered and cancel some meetings, but I should be good after that," Lena said as Alex nodded her head. Lena headed to the office in the room over and Alex pulled out her phone to call her mom.
"Hey mom," Alex said softly as Eliza picked up the phone.
"Hey hun, how is she?" Eliza asked even though she already knew the answer.
"Not good, she just broke down a few minutes ago and said she wanted to go home. I don't know if she means Krypton or Midvale, but I think we need to come stay with you two for a little bit. I don't think I can handle this one on my own mom," Alex said with her voice close to tears.
"Okay hun, of course come home and we will figure this out together. Are you coming today?" Eliza asked.
"Yeah I think we are going to head out in an hour or two. We just have to get some stuff taken care of here and then we will start driving. Maggie and Lena are going to come as well," Alex said.
"Alright good. Text me when you are heading out and drive safe," Eliza said as she hung up the phone.
Alex took a minute to compose herself before she went out into the main room. Lena was in the office talking to James and Maggie was still holding onto Kara who was still crying but not as forcefully as she was before. Alex carefully lifted Kara up and switched places with Maggie who went out into the hallway to call work. Alex stayed with Kara until Lena was off the phone and then the two switched places, so Alex could pack clothes for Kara and Lena to take with them. Maggie had gone back to her apartment to grab clothes for her and Alex and arrived back an hour later. They packed Maggie's car up and started the 3-hour drive to Midvale.
Lena sat in the backseat with Kara who was staring out the window and Alex sat up front while Maggie drove. They stopped once for food and to use the bathroom and continued on their way. Kara spent most of the time looking out the window but did fall asleep for about 30 minuets. The car ride was pretty quiet expect for the music playing in the background as the other 3 girls were worried about Kara. Maggie kept looking in the rear-view mirror to check on the girl and Alex kept looking over her shoulder as well.
They finally pulled up to the house and even though it was dark outside now the house was lit up. Eliza and Jeremiah came out to greet them and Alex knew her parents had probably been waiting by the door for close to an hour. Maggie, Alex, and Lena went to get the stuff out of the trunk of the car as Eliza wrapped Kara up in a big hug. She held her for a minute before Jeremiah took his turn and gave her a hug as well. Alex looked over at her sister and even though she was still worried she felt a little better knowing that Kara was surrounded by the people who loved her most.