A/N: Thanks for the comments.

Guest - That should have read potential sequel/extension. I have some ideas and they will come out at the end of this story, but right now I am lacking time and energy so I don't know if I will be able to write it. If I do it will be a deviated version of one of the more obscure comic arcs. But going back to my previous point work and life is crazy at the moment so I don't know how much time I can actually dedicate to writing.

"Have you come seeking assistance?" Thul-Kar asked as Alura, Alex and Kara entered their holding room.

"I have come to return you to Argo City to pay for you crimes." Alura said.

"Our crimes? We saved Argo City."

"You tortured my daughter and you freed Selena and her followers." Alura said.

"Actions that had to be taken." He said uncaring.

"Is this where you reveal your master plan?" Alex asked. "Because all your actions seem to have been in vain. Ruby has been saved. No more Worldkiller DNA."

"This planet lacks the knowledge to have saved her." Thul-Kar said.

"The people of this planet are more resourceful than you will ever understand." Kara said. "They saved Ruby just like they saved Sam."

The revelation causing Thul-Kar to fall silent and look at his fellow prisoners.

"Did you know there was a way to save Ruby?" Alex asked stepping towards the cell. When he remained silent she went on. "She's a child, how could you condemn her to death?"

"You and the other humans can not possibly understand the complexities of what has happened….but maybe we were right all along." He said confusing everyone.

"What are you talking about?" Kara asked.

"Only time will tell if your destiny is as he thought." He said looking to Kara.

"What?" Kara asked.

"Enough of your mind games." Alura said. "You may be known for your trickery, but it will do you no good now. You will be tried and sentenced for your crimes."

"Indeed. We have all we need. It is time to return to Argo City." He said leaving the three women feeling utterly perplexed.

-00-

"Thul-Kar will pay for what he did. He will be contained and he will not endanger you further." Alura said as she approached Kara and Alex, having overseen Thul-Kar and the others being transported back to Argo City.

"Any idea why he made it sound like he was in control and had some master plan we are unaware off?" Alex asked.

"He and his people are known for misdirection and illusions, it could just be an act to make us feel uneasy and seek his help."

"Except, I think he is hiding something." Alex said. "Nothing about him or his presence her makes sense. I mean he nearly killed Kara. Why?"

"Maybe he's just evil and twisted." Kara said.

"Or everything has been a distraction." Alex countered.

"I agree. Either way we will find out." Alura promised. When she didn't say anything further the trio stood awkwardly unto Kara asked.

"Aren't you going back to Argo City to try him?"

"There are a few days before his trial." Alura said. "I was hoping we could spend the time before then together."

"I need to go, I'll see you later." Alex said sensing they needed space.

"Do you want to talk?" Alura asked as she walked up to Kara.

"Not really." Kara said not looking at her mother.

"I'm sorry that our reunion has brought you so much pain." Alura apolgised.

"It's not the reunion." Kara said finally looking her mother in the eyes.

"Then what? What did Thul-Kul do to you?"

"He told me the truth and...it doesn't matter."

"Yes it does. What is it?"

"When I was growing up on Krypton and on Earth I idolised you and dad." Kara said. "I couldn't believe that you could do anything but good. I lived how I remembered you living. Then I found Astra, she told me how you had used me as bait to trap her."

"I regret that so much." Alura said. "But your aunt was a terrorist, she was responsible for deaths. I feared that if she were free more people would get hurt. But despite her actions her instincts were right."

"I know. But then I found out about dad and the Medusa virus and now him helping the Wizards of Yuru. It seems like every time I hear something new he becomes more and more distant from the man I thought I knew. I don't want to lose what little I have left."

"Your father loved you and he loved Krypton. He wanted to keep you safe."

"At the expense of innocents?"

"You were probably too young to remember, but Krypton was not like Earth. The rules were simple. Things were, how do they say it here? Black and White. We believed we knew all that had to be known. That if we followed the teachings of Rao and trusted in science we would be safe. Obviously we were wrong. Our arrogance not only cost us our home, but it made us the target for many races. Races who were jealous of what we had and despised our attitude. As the threat spread, so did the fear. The Council ruled that Krypton must be protected at all costs and that is what your father dedicated his life to." She paused, making sure Kara was listening before saying. "Last time I was here Thul-Kar told me many things. Not all I wanted to believe. Including the fact that your father worked with them. Like you I didn't want to believe it, so when I went back to Argo City I went through your father's lab and I found records that he had hidden. When Jur-El realised the path that Krypton was on, he sought out the wizards of Juru. He had hoped their knowledge and power could somehow save Krypton. The wizards worked in isolation to try to save Krypton. Jur-El knew such an approach was doomed to fail so persuaded your father to meet with them, in the hope that together they could save Krypton. Obviously they couldn't, but they did save Argo City. The only work your father did with them was to create the shield that protected Argo City." Alura then handed Kara a small crystal. "This contains his logs. On it there is also a message for you. He always loved you, you were his world."

As Kara took the crystal Alura added.

"You have an innate sense of good in you. You proved that with Reign. I wish I could say you got that from me, but your goodness, your hope, that is down to you. You have become so much more than I ever imagined. I am so proud of you. I can only hope that one day I can be the woman you believe I should be." Seeing Kara was about to say something she quickly added. "But first there is something else you should know."

-TBC...

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