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CHAPTER 4 - SISTERS
Next time Kara opened her eyes she noticed something different. Someone was lying near her. She didn't wanted to believe it. The person in front of her had her arms tied. She didn't wanted to believe it. She tried to focus on the face there was a deep cut over the eyebrow, eyes closed. It was Alex.
-Alex!, can you hear me? Please Alex, wake up!
But she didn't move. She tried to focus on Alex´s heartbeat, but because of the Kryptonite she couldn't hear anything. She tried once again to break free. The chains that kept her immobilized were so heavy.
The door near the stairs opened, he was able to recognize the footsteps. It was him again.
-Oh! you're awake. - he was smiling and was holding a tray while going downstairs - I was sure you missed her and I want to see you happy. That´s why I brought her.
-Why are you doing this? Just tell me what I did and leave her she has nothing to do with me. - She felt so worried watching her sister like that
-Don´t lie to me! I hate lies! - The man shouted angrily knowing that they were sisters.
He tried to calm himself he closed his eyes and took a deep breath. He walked near Alex and what took Kara by surprise was the way he grabbed her and carefully placed a bandage around her right shoulder. Kara saw the blood and felt frightened.
-Seems to be you're completely useless Supergirl. Now you know what humans feel when they are not able to help their loved ones. - He continued cleaning Alex´s wounds with the meds that were on the tray - You know, she fought fiercely but I waited more from an agent like her.
-Please release her!
The man chuckled before he continued
-My dear Supergirl, tell me, are you able to hear her heartbeat? Is it still there?
That scared Kara to the bone. The man approached to Alex and he took out a stethoscope and waited some minutes. He stood up and gave his conclusions.
-There it is, her heartbeat, but as I can hear she has some problems to breath properly. Maybe I didn't have to kick her so hard... - and so he kicked her again.
-Leave her! - Although she was weak she shouted with anger
-It´s horrible isn't it. Knowing someone you love is getting hurt.
He walked towards the table and left the stethoscope and tray.
-If she goes on like this, my dear Supergirl, she will stop breathing and then... well her heart won't be able to keep on working, she will die and you will only watch. A great life ending… because you couldn't save her.
Kara was trying so hard to keep her tears away. She didn't want him to see her cry or to notice how much his words affected her. She pulled the chains but it was worthless. She was too weak and was again about to blackout.
-No, no Supergirl, you can't sleep, not now… - He slapped her to keep her awake.
-Tell me what you want! - Supergirl was desperate to know, why she was there, why her sister got involved.
-I want to destroy you as you destroyed me… - the man finally said coldly
-What are you talking about? - Kara was confused and worried. She was keeping an eye on her sister who still hasn't moved
-It was right in front of me. Agent Danvers and you were always so close. She wanted so much to find you that I make her come to us. She missed her sister. - He was walking around the room while talking - Now I know all about you Kara Danvers. I know you spend time at CatCo because you work there; it has to be hell working for that woman. But believe me nothing will compare with what I have here for you. You won´t stop me. - When he had Alex in front of him he kicked her again.
-Stop hurting her! If you want revenge against me then do it, leave her alone! - Kara felt more pain to see her sister getting hurt than from the Kryptonite
-She is my revenge! ... Every hero has a weakness, yours is not only the Kryptonite, it´s her, your sister!. At first I only enjoyed seeing you getting weaker and weaker with that rock, but knowing how desperate this agent was to find you I thought there could be a connection between you two and if there it was you would feel what I felt.
He walked towards the stairs, he turned to her and said - Happy time is coming to an end. You might want to enjoy the time left with your sister. - And he closed the door.
-Alex! You have to wake up; please… you have to escape. - Kara was crying. She was desperate to get free, to help her. - I´m sorry you´re here. You shouldn't have to.
Alex began to open her eyes, hearing Kara crying woke her up. She looked around, it was dark and cold. She felt her wrists tied but her legs were free. She tried to stood up but the sudden pain on her side and shoulder brought her back. She groaned in pain.
-Alex!
She was relieved to hear her sister's voice. She turned her sigh to where Kara was. Her heart broke when she saw how pale and weak her sister looked.
-Kara, hey! How are you feeling? What he has done?
-Alex, I'm sorry you're in here. This is my fault.
-No, Kara is not. We'll be alright, I promise. At the DEO everyone is looking for you. They will find us.
-He said he make you come to us. How was that? Why did you come?
-I would do anything to help you Kara. - Alex smiled at her - No matter how, at least the Danvers sisters are together.
Jonn arrived at the DEO giving instructions to Vasquez
-I want everyone looking for agent Danvers and Supergirl. This will be a priority task
-Yes Sir I'll give the order to every agent - Vasquez felt worried and started to work on what Jonn said.
-Good, check all the transmissions, all the radio frequencies on our side I want everyone connected and if there is any update I want to be informed immediately - Jonn was decided to find them ASAP.
-Yes Sir. - Vasquez touched Jonn´s shoulder - We will make our best to find them.
Max saw all the movement outside Alex´s lab and all around the DEO. He wondered if an alien escaped but then he saw Jonn´s worried face. He went by to talk to him
-What´s going on? are you okay?
-I have a reckless stubborn agent on my charge. - That was the only words he could said without breaking.
Max knew only one agent that matched the description - Alex! What happened? She found a new lead?
-No, she is missing. She went to find Kara but I´m sure it was a trap.
-What?! The invisible man took her too? - Under his sarcastic voice Max was really concern about Alex. He knew Jonn didn't trust him and he couldn't show his real feelings.
-That´s how we are calling this? - Jonn was surprised on how Max was acting.
-Better idea?
-It doesn't matter how you want to call it. She is missing and I´m trying to find her.
-Let me help. I can do so much more than just analyzing that device. And by the way it doesn´t work now. - Jonn looked at him looking for an explanation - Not fully my fault. I opened it to find how it worked. It had a special security code that blocked the entire system. It's useless now. I tried to fix it but nothing worked. Although something got my attention. The code CDM1 means something to you?
-CDM1… I don't know. Haven't heard of it.
-It appeared over the device screen while I was trying to fix it. I think it might mean something.
-I don't know how it can help us to find Alex and Kara.
-It will. We will know who is behind this. Alex knew that. We have to stick to her plan.
Max took the device and said - If you let me I'll go to Lord Labs and I will come back with an update on this thing.
Jonn looked at him and wasn't sure about Max intentions but he decided to trust in him
-Alex trusts in you. I will too. Go and help us.
On his way to Lord Labs Max called his security team. He gave instructions to find the vehicle Alex was driving. He also asked for the footage from the cameras outside his facility and ordered to give them to Agent Vasquez; she was going to get in contact with them within an hour. Yes, he was doing more than analyzing that device. He was going to help the Danvers sisters in any way he could. He would find out what CDM1 meant. He was going to gain Alex trust.
Now that Kara and Alex were together they felt some kind of relief but they were also worried about each other. Kara was getting weaker and paler. Alex on the other hand felt so much pain on her side, she was sure she had at least one broken rib.
-Kara!, Kara sweetie keep awake.
-I can´t…. it´s too difficult. I´m.. so.. so tired, and hungry. - her legs were not responding and the only support she had was from the chains on her arms that were already leaving bruises and cuts over her wrists.
-I know you´re feeling tired but you need to hold on until the DEO find us.
-It´s been too long. Kryptonite… I can´t Alex…
Alex tried to move closer to where Kara was but the pain on her side was bigger than she thought.
-Ahhh!
-Alex! - Kara saw what her sister was trying to do - Please Alex don´t move.
-I wanted to be closer. I´m sorry sis I couldn't protect you
-I know it's kind of weird and selfish but somehow I'm glad you're here.
-I know, I feel the same. Here we are, the Danvers sisters all beaten up but...
-Together - Kara finished the phrase.
-Yes Kara, we are together. No matter how we will always be together.
-Look what a scene! Both sisters together how sweet! Sharing their feelings. Isn't it wonderful? - The man got in without being noticed.
-You´re crazy! Leave us! - Alex stared at him with hate.
-Alex, Alex, you would like to be more gentle with me. You don't want your sister to be in pain, do you?
He walked towards Kara punching her and looking right into her eyes.
- Happy hour is out. - He said coldly took a syringe full of kryptonite menacing on injecting Kara with it. Kara saw the syringe terrified.
-NO! Leave her. - Alex took all her strength and without thinking about it she stood up, trying to tackle the man. But he placed the syringe over Kara´s neck.
-One step more agent and your sister will know real pain. Who knows what could happen to her now, she is too weak by now. I don't think you want to lose your sister, do you?
Alex looked at him with fire on her eyes and stepped backwards.
-Good agent wise decision. I told you… happy hour is over. - Agent please sit down. - He showed her a chair. He took Alex´s gun and pointed at her head.
-Agent sit and don't try anything unless you want a bullet in your head or your sister´s defeat. - He took another syringe - Here is another gift I took from work. - He injected her by the strange substance. Alex groaned in pain - I knew you were transferred there agent. You were once called traitor, remember? But you escaped and now you will receive the treatment designed for you.
Alex went unconscious. She fell to the ground and Kara saw how she was having a seizure. She felt frustrated and tears blurred her sight. Because of that she didn't notice the man injected her with the Kryptonite, again she fell unconscious.
-Director! Director Henshaw! - Max got into the DEO shouting - Did you saw the footage sent to agent Vasquez?
-We were looking at it. We also found Alex´s vehicle there were traces of blood. They are analyzing it. I just hope is not Alex´s.
Agent Vasquez was carefully looking at the footage.
-Sir there it is but I'm only able to found half of its plate. Letters are CD
-Those are the same letters that the device showed. It has to be CDM1 again! - Max shouted and then started to talk to Jonn - I know you don´t like general Lane but he owned me a favor.
-You asked Lane for help?
-You once said we work better together. - he saw Jonn concern but continued - CDM is CADMUS
-They are at CADMUS?
-No, they were taken by someone who works there. That´s why the car had that plate and why he owned the device. It was part of a research they were doing there.
-How do you know they are not in CADMUS? How do you know it´s only one man?
-CADMUS is looking for him too. He has been stealing things from there.
-Who is this man?
-Dr. Friederick Hills.
They were at Dr. Hills basement but they didn´t knew. They didn´t even knew his name. The place was outside National City at a quiet neighborhood. No one would believe Dr. Hills worked for a secret organization as CADMUS. He seemed to be a normal man with a normal family. No one would believe he kept Supergirl and Alex captive. Since the first day Supergirl was there, he kept his normal routine. No one would suspect anything. No one knew what he was doing. And there he was watching Supergirl getting awake, crying for her sister.
-What you did to her? Why? - Kara didn´t cared anymore if he saw her crying.
-You, the great hero, all these powers and you couldn't save them. - He punched her and took her face to be sure she looked at his eyes - Who are you to decide who lives and who dies? -He released her and continued talking.
- First I lost my wife, the love of my life. We were married for 10 years and then my little girl, my Hannah. The worst thing is that she looked up to you. She played she was you and even got her mother to make her a suit just like yours. My little girl told me every morning she didn't fear to go outside, If something happened "Supergirl will save me daddy". But you weren't that day, you decided to disappear. My wife was driving her to school; they were at the Otto Binder Bridge when the earthquake came. A part of the structure collapsed and they fall into the water. Rescue found them but by the time I arrived to the hospital, my wife… she was gone and my little girl she fought but at the end she passed away too. Later that day I saw the news. You were rescuing a bus with children, stopping the fire, deciding who lives, and who dies. That is power isn't it?
While the man was telling his story, his reasons, Kara listened sadly, and felt guilty for not being able to save that family. But she also remembered James´s words; she couldn't save everyone as much as she wanted. That's exactly what kept her from feeling almighty. What kept her "human". But those last words, she remembered. "True power Cat is deciding who will live and who will die" She said that when she threw Cat from the building. Guilt came to her and started to talk to him sobbing.
-I wish I could be there, that I could change that day… I… I didn't decide to leave…. if they were here, they wouldn´t like what you're doing. Please think of them.
-They aren't here, I lost everything! - He shouted pointing to her - And that´s because of you. I lost my family. He grabbed something from the table but Kara couldn't see what it was
-I lost my family too! I know how you feel. Please leave my sister, let us free…
-No! Don't you get it? I'll get my revenge… you will lose someone you love too. You will see your sister die.
TBC
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