Sorry for the delay; I just wanted to be 100% happy with this chapter before posting.
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Three days later
Alex sat with her legs over the side of the bed; she flinched as Dr Simmons placed the cold stereoscope to her back. "Sorry" He said with a smirk.
"Something tells me you're not sorry." Alex replied "Where's Hamilton?"
"She's busy; Breath in." He listened as Alex inhaled. "And breathe out." Alex exhaled and took smaller breathes through her nose to help ease the discomfort in her chest. "Good." Dr Simmons said as he updated her chart. Alex lowered the back of her vest down as Kara and Eliza entered the room.
"Is there any news on J'onn?" Alex asked. Kara shook her head sadly.
"I've picked up something's from your apartment" Kara said as she dropped Alex's travel bag onto the chair.
"Thanks" Alex replied.
"How is she?" Eliza asked Dr Simmons
"She is right here." Alex said before Simmons could reply.
"I know you are." Eliza said as she placed a kiss on Alex's forehead "but if I ask you, you will just say your fine."
"That's because I am"
"You were shot in the chest and suffered a cardiac arrest..." Dr Simmons began
"I'm aware of that Simmons" Alex snapped.
"Alex" Eliza said given her a disapproving look.
"Unfortunately for you Agent Danvers you do not have the same healing ability has your sister; I'd like to keep you here for a few more days."
"Where do you think you're going?" Eliza said as Alex pushed her-self up to her feet. Kara quickly took hold of her arm as she swayed slightly on her feet.
"My lab" Alex replied. Although the pain and discomfort was still fresh; she didn't plan on wasting any more time lying around. She needed to find J'onn.
"Out of the question." Simmons almost shouted.
"Alex you should sit" Kara said gently
"J'onn is out there and if you insist on keeping me at the DEO I might as well be..."
"Alexandra" Eliza interrupted as she glared at her daughter. Alex stared back stubbornly.
"Can you give us a minute" Kara asked Dr Simmons.
Dr Simmons shook his head "You two really are a doctor's worst nightmare."
"I haven't done anything." Kara said defensively
"This time" Simmons replied before leaving the room.
Kara waited for the door to close before returning her attention back to Alex and Eliza. "Alex, please" Kara motioned for Alex to take a seat.
"Fine" Alex said as the pain in her chest started to build and she felt her legs shake slightly under her own weight. Every ounce of her being was telling her to find J'onn.
Eliza sighed "Honestly Alex..."
"Do you have any idea what they are properly doing to him right now?" Alex interrupted
"My only concern right now is the health and wellbeing of you and your sister."
"I can work from my lab..."
"Alex, you can barely make the few steps to the bathroom." Kara said "You've been through a lot; you need to give yourself time to heal."
"J'onn doesn't have time." Alex replied
"Enough" Eliza snapped. She turned, walked over to the door and opened it. "If you insist on going to your lab; go."
Alex knew her mother was testing her but she still stubbornly pushed her-self to her feet and took a step forward. "I'm ok" Alex said as Kara tried to assist her. Alex took a further three steps and retrieved her travel bag. Her heart beat quickened with the extra weight. She looked up at her mother who actually looked worried but stood her ground. Alex continued to push her-self forward. "Excuse me" Alex said as she stood in front of her mother. She was short of breathe and her chest felt tight from the added weight of her travel bag. Suddenly her breath seemed to struggle getting into her lungs, palpitations began vibrating within her chest as she felt the colour drain from her face. The room spun as a wave of dizziness hit.
Hearing her sister's heartbeat increase and noticing the change in her body language; Kara took a stride towards Alex and guided her into the nearby chair.
"Just breath" Kara said as she knelt down in front of Alex and took hold of her hands. Alex closed her eyes against the dizziness and took slow steady breathes through her nose. Eliza perched her-self on the side of the chair and wrapped her arm around Alex's back. Although Kara didn't agree with Eliza's tactics; she understood why she did it. Eliza wanted to make Alex understand the seriousness of her injuries.
"You need to rest." Kara said. "I promise we are doing everything we can to locate J'onn."
"I can't just sit here and do nothing." Alex replied as the dizziness passed.
It pained Kara to see her sister like this; she only wished she could give Alex her healing abilities and take her pain away.
"Agent Danvers" Dr Hamilton called as she entered the room. "Dr Simmons has told me your being your normal difficult self; you must be feeling better." Hamilton added with a smirk.
"I wouldn't say I was being difficult but I am feeling better." Alex replied.
"Hm" Dr Hamilton said as she looked through Alex's chart. After a few minutes Hamilton placed the chart down. "Would you two mind stepping outside while I examine Alex?"
"Of course" Eliza replied as she stood. Kara hesitated for a moment before following her adoptive mother out of the room.
"Simmons has already..." Alex began.
"I know but I like to examine my patients before considering their discharge." Hamilton interrupted "May I?"
Alex sat back in her seat and lifted her vest once more; she was happy to be re-examined if there was a chance of being discharged. Dr Hamilton examined the small entrance wound on Alex's chest; the skin around the wound was bruised and the skin slightly burnt. After a few minutes Alex shuffled forward and turned slightly so Hamilton could examine her back. The exit wound was much bigger and located slightly to the left. Alex flinched as pain shot through her back.
"Sorry." Hamilton said
"It's ok"
Hamilton continued to examine Alex. "Are you able to raise your left arm for me?"
Alex inhaled before raising her arm; she managed to get it half way before the pain became too much and she lowered it back down.
"Alex, I know your eager to help locate Henshaw but you have to understand the seriousness of your injuries."
"I do" Alex interrupted
"I don't think you do. This will be a slow and long recovery."
"How long?"
"Three to four months."Hamilton replied.
Alex shook her head "I can't..."
Hamilton raised her hand "I know this is not what you want to hear but it's important that you give yourself time to heal; you're no good to anyone like this."
"Thanks" Alex replied sarcastically.
"I mean no disrespect Alex. You're one of the best agents I've had the pleasure working with."
"But?"
"No buts'. Just trust that your team are doing everything in their power to help locate Henshaw."
Alex felt so fatigued, she hurt everywhere and she struggled to keep her thoughts clear as the pain medication was beginning to wear off. "I do trust them; I just hate feeling helpless."
"You're not helpless Alex." Hamilton replied as she stood.
"So when can I go home." Alex asked
"I'd like to keep you here for one more night. I assume you will be staying with your sister or mother?"
"Ask them your-self; I'm sure Kara will be eavesdropping."
Within seconds the door opened and Kara popped her head inside "Sorry."
"It's ok" Alex said as Kara and Eliza entered the room. "Looks like I'm being discharged."
"Really?" Eliza asked surprised
"Alex is healing well but I prefer her not to be alone; we wouldn't want her over doing it." Hamilton replied.
"I was hoping you would come home with me." Eliza said as wrapped her arm around Alex's shoulder.
"I'd prefer it if Alex didn't fly for at the next week or so."
"My place it is." Kara replied
"Sounds good to me" Alex replied.
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J'onn wasn't sure how much time had passed since being brought to Cadmus; he had drifted in and out of consciousness as they carried out their tests. He could feel the restraints on his wrists and ankles as he raised his head and looked down at his body. He had been stripped of his uniform and left only wearing a pair of black shorts. J'onn pulled on the restraints but the stasis field secured around his neck prevented him from using his powers. He dropped his head and arms back down as his shoulders began to ache from the effort of trying to break free. J'onn glanced around the room, looking for something he could use but there was nothing within his reach.
"I see you're awake, Martian." Donovan called as he entered the lab. "How are we feeling today?"
"Peachy" J'onn replied as he stared up at the ceiling.
"Good to know. Now that my team have collected all their samples the real fun can begin." Donovan replied. "I am going to push your mind and body to its limits but in order to do that you need your powers. I want your word that you won't try to escape if I remove that." Donovan said as he nodded to the metal device around J'onns neck.
J'onn stared back at Donovan "We both know you would never take my word" J'onn replied.
"That's true but can you blame me? You have lied and mislead all those around you so forgive me if I have a difficulty trusting you."
"Says the man who has imprisoned, tortured and murdered innocent people."
"Innocent? What makes you think their innocent?"
"Jeremiah..."
"Betrayed his county and murdered a great man all to protect you." Donovan interrupted.
"You don't have the right to keep him here."
"I have every right." Donovan spat; he took a moment to compose himself before continuing. "Besides, no one looks for you if you're dead or extraterrestrial."
"My people will find me."
Donovan shook his head and began walking around the table J'onn lay on. "I will make you the same deal my father made Jeremiah." J'onn raised his head. "If you accept your fait and surrender yourself to Cadmus I promise not to hurt the ones you love."
"Their alive" J'onn asked. Relief brought a smile to J'onns lips as he rested his head back down
Donovan studied J'onn for a few seconds. "You really care for them?"
"I'd give my life for them."
"Then we have an agreement." Donovan said. J'onn closed his eyes and nodded his head in agreement. He would accept his fait if it meant keeping Alex and Kara safe.
"Excellent" Donovan said as he placed a headset with white lights over his head "Just a precaution in case you try to read my mind."He reached for the metal device around J'onns neck before hesitating "If you fight me or try to escape... "
"You have my word." J'onn interrupted as he stared back at Donovan.
"My father had Jeremiah's word and he still tried to escape; killing my father in his attempt." Donovan blinked away the memory.
"Is that why you've kept him here all this time; to punish him?"
"Let's just say I enjoyed breaking him as I will you." Donovan replied with a cruel smile.
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"Miss Grant, what are you doing here?" Kara asked, unable to hide her own surprise at the sight of her boss standing outside her apartment
"Well this is your apartment isn't it?" Cat Grant replied "I would have thought it obvious I'm here to see you."
"Is everything alright?"
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Four weeks later
Kara was on her way home when she heard sirens from more than a dozen police vehicles racing through the City; she quickly changed her direction and followed the police vehicles to a four storey apartment block. Kara watched as residents were evacuated and taken to safety.
"Supergirl" the detective said as Kara landed beside him.
"What's happening?" Kara asked as she noticed the bullet holes, broken glass and at least three injured police officers being seen to by paramedics.
"It was supposed to be a routine drug bust but my guy's cover was blown; he's still inside." The detective said as he stared back at the building.
Kara followed his gaze and used her X-Ray vision to scan the apartment block. "They have him on the third floor. I count five hostiles; all heavily armed."
Kara quickly grabbed the detective and pushed him the ground as multiple shots were fired in their direction. "I'm guessing they know your here." The detective said to Kara.
Kara couldn't find the words to reply as memories of the attack on her own apartment flashed before her. Unable to stand her attention fell on the building opposite; she watched as SWAT took their positions; her eyes focusing on the rifles perched on the edge as they took aim. Had this been the same position her shooter took that night? Kara looked down at her trembling hands as panic swept over her; she squeezed her eyes shut and willed the feeling to pass.
"Supergirl, are you ok? Supergirl" The detective asked; he placed his hand on her shoulder and tried to shake her. "Supergirl!"
Kara's eyes snapped open; her mouth was dry, a feeling of dread lay in the pit of her stomach as her heart continued to beat irregularly. Kara stared up at the sky as a thought of fleeing crossed her mind. More bullets flew across the street.
"Supergirl we're running out of time." The detective called.
"I'm stronger than this" Kara thought to herself. She took a few deep breaths before pushing her-self to her feet. Her body still shook and the palpations continued but she wouldn't give into the fear threaten to paralyze her. She stared back at the apartment block, used her X-Ray vision to focus on the undercover officer before flying towards the building. She crashed through the walls, grabbed the undercover officer before crashing through the opposite side of the building. By the time the criminals realised what had happened, Kara had returned and disarmed them. All five men dropped to their knees and surrendered. Within minutes SWAT stormed the apartment and secured the men.
"Thank you Supergirl." The detective said as he entered the room. Kara simply nodded before taken flight. She flew high above the city; the cool air against her skin soothed her as she tried to make sense of what just happened.
