After gathering every relevant information about Non, Alex had written a report and had to gave it to Hank. Which means that Astra was alone in the agent's office. The general had been warned that there was cameras everywhere and that there was a tracker in her bracelett but she was glad that the humans were having faith in her the way her niece was. Because truly her intentions were only good and Astra wanted redemption. Her men didn't know were she was but they had the order to stay put until further instruction. The majority was very loyal to Astra and she knew she could trust them. But still, a few were rather on Non's side. Her husband wasn't going to order them to fight with him because it would be too risky to expose himself in their base. Astra was just hopping they would surrender when Non would be defeated...If he was defeated...

The kryptonian was sitting on the bed, lost in her thoughts when Alex came back.

"I see you're making yourself comfortable." she smirked

"I didn't want..." Astra said confused and quickly standing up

"No it's ok, it was a joke."

"A joke..." the older woman repeated not finding it funny

"Anyway, director Henshaw said I could show you around...Only the strict minimum of course"

"I would be glad to see more of this base. I have to say that I am quite impressed by what humans can acomplish in term of hidden military complex."

"Before we do this, I still have something to say... I know we are building trust here but..." Alex started approaching Astra with a determined look. "If you, in any ways possible, hurt Kara, I will personnaly hunt you down-I won't kill you because that's not what Kara wants- but I will make sure that you will rot in a cell for the rest of your life. Clear?"

"Very much." Astra smiled.

After a few minutes of walking in the DEO, Alex brought Astra in the armury.

"That's a curious room to bring a former enemy in." the general teased

"I have to give you this." Alex said showing a little device between her fingers. "It's an earpiece connected to Kara's. That way, you can call each other in case of emergency."

"Director Henshaw asked you to give it to me?" Astra asked putting the device in her ear.

"Not exactly. Kara asked and the director aprouved." the agent explained. "You can use it whenever you want. However, if you have to leave, you'll have to see me first. That way I can dissable your kryptonite bracelett which will still contain an active tracker."

"Thank you agent Danvers." Astra thanked not caring about the hidden threat in the instructions.

Astra liked this agent Danvers. She was the only DEO agent who wouldn't glare at her or would even speak to her. The respect was mutual. Maybe it was because the woman in black was around the age of her niece. Or maybe because Alex was somehow so close to Kara. Astra could actually see some resemblance when agent Danvers and Kara were together. Sometimes the had the same reaction, behaviour and expression on their faces. Anyway, they were building trust and Astra didn't want to ruin the fondations.

The night was falling on National City. Kara had patroled all day without having to intervene. Non was still nowhere to be found and she could do nothing about it. That was during those moments that Kara was feeling helpless and useless. The wait was horrible to support and she just wished she would be ready whenever the fight would come. The young woman eventually allowed herself to go home and have some rest. Kara entered her apartment by her window, as usual, and went straight to the bathroom. She took a quick shower and then put on some comfortable clothes to spend the night.

It was after an hour of watching random channels on TV that Kara felt hungry. The young woman went for the fridge and took a slice of pizza. When she went back to the couch, Kara felt the need to call Adam. The young man picked up after a few seconds.

"Hey!" He simply said knowing it was his lover.

Kara sighed with relief when she heard is voice.

"Hi. I just wanted to hear your voice."

"Is everything ok?" Adam asked

"Yes, well, I wanted to know you were safe for the night. Plus today was kinda stressful." Kara admited

"Yes sure it was. Do you want me to come over?"

"No it's ok, thanks. Alex is coming in about... two hours." she answered looking at her phone.

"Two hours is a long time...I think I should come."

"Adam-"

"I insist." he said cutting her off

"If you insist then...I think we need to talk." Kara confessed

"Ok. I'll be there in half on hour."

"Thank you."

And she hung up. Kara didn't want to bother Adam but she was very glad he proposed to come. She needed him and wanted him to be safe. She knew he would reassure her.

As promised, half an hour later, the young man knocked three times. Kara left the couch and opened the door. She let Adam enter and closed behind him. When the young man turned back to face his girlfriend, Kara threw herslef in his arms. Adam could feel the need of comfort the blonde needed. The young man put a kiss on Kara's head before putting an arm on her waist to invite her on the couch. The TV was on mute so the apartment was complitely silent. The couple sat down and Kara instinctively burried her face in Adam's neck. The man put his arm around her and started to trace cercles on her hand.

"You're ok?" he finally asked

"Just tired and stressed."

"How did it go with your aunt?" Adam questionned knowing that was what Kara wanted to talk about on the phone.

"It went pretty well actually. I feel I can truly trust her and I know that she wants us to grow closer again."

"That's good."

"You know...For twelve years I thought that the Danvers were my only family after Krypton died. But when I saw my aunt after all this time... First I felt so full of hope and joy. But then she turned out to be on the bad side. And that hurt so much... Whenever I look at Astra's face I can only see my mother and it reminds me of what I've lost. Only the white strand of hair makes me realise that's her sister."

"But now she wants to change. That's a good thing right?"

"Yes of course." she paused and looked up to Adam. "I'm so glad you're ok. I can't lose you, Adam." Kara added starting to sob

"You won't. I'm here it's ok." he said calmy.

As if she wanted to be sure of his presence, Kara reached for his lips and kissed the young man. Their kiss deepened as Kara's tears started to wet Adam's face. After the kiss ended, Kara continued to cry quietly against Adam's chest while he was caressing her hair.

They stayed like that for an hour before Kara broke the silence.

"I love you." She simply said looking at her boyfriend

Adam made the blonde straighten and when she was in a sitting position, he applied a gentle kiss on her lips. Naturally, the young woman let herself fall on her back, pulling Adam with her. The soft kiss continued until Adam seperated their mouths.

"I love you too." he said making Kara smile.

As Adam started to kiss the blonde's neck, he slowly sneaked his fingers under Kara's shirt, on her side. This made the young woman shiver and giggle.

"Interesting...the girl of steel has a tickle spot." Adam smirked

"No she doesn't!" Kara said trying not laugh.

"Yeah? What if I do this?" He said tickling her a little bit.

As he expected, Kara broke into an incontrolable laugh, quickly followed by Adam, and tried to get away from his hand but without using superpower. The blonde had learned to play with Alex without her super-strength. And to be honnest, the tickling battle were way more fun without it.

"I surrender!" Kara cried out still laughing.

Adam stopped and stared at her, panting.

"Are you feeling better?" he asked still on top of her

"Yes, thank you." Kara said cercling his neck with her hands

"Anytime." Adam concluded starting to kiss the young woman again.

Unfortunatly, the young man was quickly stopped when the front door abruptly opened.

"Hey I hope you have beers because I'm-" Alex started when she suprised Adam on top of her sister, suddenly looking up with a scared and embarassed look.

"A-Alex!" Kara shouted blushing more than she have ever had.

"Wow I-I'm sorry I'm interumpting...something." the agent said turning back and blushing

"Oh this is embarassing..." Adam said getting up, followed by Kara.

"You can look back...Why didn't you knock!?" the younger sister yelled frustrated

"You knew I was coming and usualy... when you do, I never knock." Alex defended herself as she was as red as her sister.

"At least we were just starting." Adam tried

"Adam!"

"He's right. I can't even imagine if I'd seen you two naked..." Alex started with disgust. "Anyway, you must be Adam." Alex assumed walking towards him

"And you must be Alex." Adam replied shaking her hand

"I see that you're taking good care of my sister."

"Well I feel like I have to, knowing that you're a secret agent-" the young man was stopped by the the grip of Alex's hand on his going tigher

He quickly understood his mistake when he followed the woman's glare towards Kara. The blonde had a guilty smile on her face and took a step closer to her sister.

"Kara...I thought it was supposed to be a secret for now." Alex started

"Yeah I know but I didn't pay attention and the DEO thing just slipped away... I'm sorry." Kara said with a classic beaten puppy look on her face.

"I hope you are trustworthy, Adam."Alex warned facing the young man

"Oh I am very much trustworthy. I swear." he stated lifting his right hand

"Great." Alex said fakely happy

"Uh...I think I'm gonna go." Adam said taking his jacket

"Good idea." Alex said opening the fridge for a beer

"Bye Kara."

"Bye Adam."

And he left.

"Alex I'm so sorry—" Kara begged as soon as Adam had closed the door.

"Kara it's ok. I trust him." Alex smiled gently

"You do?" the asked to be sure

"Yes but you have to be more careful. With your secrets and your sex life" the agent teased

"That was so awkward... Not as awkward than with Astra but-"

"Wait! Astra saw you two hooking up!?" Alex stopped her

"No! Gosh no!" she started waving her hands quickly. "It was when she told me about Non. We were...in my kitchen...half-f...naked" Kara said lowering her voice at each word.

"Now I see why you're blushing. Wait, that means Adam slept here last night! Ok now tell me everything!"Alex cheered opening her beer and sitting on the couch. Kara rolled her eyes

"We did it." she simply said smiling.

"Really!? How was it?" Alex asked poking her sister's arm impatient

"Last night was awesome! It was sooo worth the wait!" Kara cheered finally joining Alex in her enthousiam

"Wow... That guy seems to know how to treat a woman." she said taking a sip.

"He does! Alex I feel so good when I'm around him. It's like a living dream."

"I have a good feeling." the older sister said. "He seems to be a great guy and I'm glad you're happy with him."

"I didn't even think it would possible for me, for Supergirl, to have such a relationship with someone."

"Well, I told you, you deserve it." Alex smiled taking an other sip

"Speaking of deserving... How is the 'stop sleeping at the DEO thing' going on?" Kara asked suddenly focussing on her big sister

"It's- I'm doing good." she lied not fooling Kara

"Alex..."

"Ok I might have stayed a few times at the DEO for the night but I swear I went back home like every two days. And I went to see a movie with Reed and Vasquez." Alex confessed

"A girl night! There is some progress." the blonde teased

As a response, the older sister sticked out her tongue and then took an other sip of her beer.

"What was it?" Kara asked

"What?"

"The movie."

"Oh... Something about two superheroes fighting each other even if they are normally on the same team. I don't even remember the title."

"That's not you. Usually you always remember everything." Kara said confused

"Well my memory might be a little fuzzy because after the movie we went in a bar and I think we thought were back in college."

"Well...I'm glad you had fun but I'm not a fan of the 'getting drunk' part."

"You're just jalous because you can't feel the alcohol" Alex smirked

Now that was Kara's turn to show her tongue.

"So...How is the cooperation with Astra going?"

"She doesn't cause any trouble so that's a good thing. Right now she is in a guest room with a guard at the door."

"Alex, Astra really wants to help and change her ways. I'm sure she won't try anything against us." Kara said bringing her legs under her.

"I know...She seemed pretty sinsere when I talked to her. Astra gave me all the informations she had and every satelites we have are looking for any signs of Non."

"And?"

"And we have nothing..." Alex completed making her sister sigh

"I don't want to be surprised when he'll show up. I want to find him before he decides to attack."

"I do too. But for now we can only wait. The good new is that we tried to locate him thanks to the kryptonite knife radiations and there is no match near National City." Alex said trying to confort Kara.

"Yeah...I don't think it will help me sleep."

"Me neither." Alex admited finishing her beer.

The two sisters stayed there, watching the live news on the TV still on mute. Kara was right. How could they sleep when a crazy kryptonian was out there planing the murder of his niece. Because that's what was all of this about: not ecological matter or what ever potentially noble goal to, in the end, save Earth. It was all about killing Supergirl, killing Kara. And the two women knew that too well but Alex was probably the most worried. While Kara could defend and allow herself to sacrifice her own life to save the city, Alex wasn't even near accepting that idea. How could she protect her little sister? Kryptonite bullets won't work because of the inhibitors, she didn't have time to build one for her sister and, on top of that, Non was a highly trained soldier. This was bad and it scared both of the Danvers sisters.

Eventually, after twenty minutes of silence, Alex decided to make some fear go away and got closer to Kara, to finally take her in her arms.

"Do you mind if I sleep here tonight?" she asked as she was a child afraid of the dark

"The guest room is all yours." Kara answered letting her head fall against Alex's shoulder.

"Alex?" she added after a few seconds

"What?"

"I'm scared."

"Me too, Kara...Me too."

AN: A sweet chapter of family moments but will this stay that way? I don't think so ;) The battle is begining in the next chapter and it will be epic! (but for now it's only in my head, lol) Now I have to write it and make it as close as possible to what's in my crazy mind.

Hope you liked it so far. Let me know what you think, if you have advices or something else :)