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Supergirl lost
Chapter Twenty-Nine: Downtime
Wanda felt like she had been running forever. She cursed Stark for a brief second for making the facility so huge. While they weren't really far away, the facility was a maze and Kara's room was one that was tucked away. Tony had designed it that way so that anyone trying to attack the Avengers would have to look for a long time before finding everybody.
Taking a right down the long hallway, she found Kara's symbol carved into the door and ran for it. When she reached the door, it was locked, and she could hear Kara inside screaming. She sounded like she was in pain, and Wanda could feel it rolling off the blonde in waves.
"No time," She muttered before using her powers and pulling the door open. The red energy faded as she rushed through the open door.
Kara's frantic and tortured mind hit her like a brick when she was close enough, and she wasn't even in the bedroom yet. The door was open slightly and she pushed through it easily.
Kara was on the bed, tossing and turning, crying out different things in a language Wanda had no hope of understanding.
Kryptonian.
She quieted down for a moment before screaming again. Wanda rushed forward and caught Kara with her powers, keeping her from lashing out as she got close. Once she was close enough, she used her powers to calm Kara's mind. Slowly, Kara's thrashing stopped, and she relaxed. Wanda breathed a sigh of relief and was about to leave when Kara woke up.
"Wanda?" She asked with a grogginess in her voice. Wanda looked at her with wide eyes. "What are you doing here?"
Wanda looked at her as the blonde sat up in her bed.
"You were having a nightmare. I saw it while I was asleep and woke up. I came here to hopefully ease your mind," Wanda explained. Kara swung her legs over the side of the bed and put her head in her hands.
"Rao, Wanda. I am so sorry I…I can't imagine what you saw," She whispered.
"How long has this been happening?" Wanda asked though she already suspected she knew the answer, especially when Kara hesitated. "Since we first met…" Wanda hung her head.
"Yeah," Kara whispered.
"I'm so sorry," Wanda murmured. Kara let out a long sigh.
"It's not your fault. You and I didn't know each other then…besides, I said I forgave you and I meant it," Kara said as she stood from the bed and headed into the kitchen, Wanda following behind her.
"Where are you going?" She asked. Kara looked at her as she made herself some breakfast which consisted several pancakes on a large skillet Tony was made for this exact purpose. When Wanda looked at the time, it was only three in the morning.
"Starting my day. This has been my routine for the last few weeks. Get a few hours sleep, wake up, make breakfast, train a bit, stuff like that," Kara shrugged as she flipped ten pancakes in rapid succession.
Wanda sat down as she processed what Kara had said. Even though the blonde had forgiven her, it hadn't absolved her guilt. And now, here she was, seeing Kara awake at three in the morning like it was nothing when she should be sleeping peacefully.
"Stop." Kara's voice interrupted her thoughts. "You remind me of Lena, if you know who she is anyway. She would get like that sometimes. Doubting herself, blaming herself for things she couldn't have known would happen," Kara said as she flipped another ten pancakes. "You're strong Wanda, but not all knowing."
Kara turned around with a stack of eighteen pancakes in one hand, and two in another. Setting down the two plates, one in front of Wanda, the other Wanda's left, she sat down and began eating.
"When I was younger, I felt like you did. Like my grief and anger was eating my alive. I was so angry with my cousin. I was ready to lay down my life for him, to sacrifice everything and raise him on earth. When I finally made it, he was a grown man, and he left me with the Danvers and very rarely ever stopped by to say hello. He never helped me with my powers, powers I didn't understand and couldn't control. If there had been a way to just learn them overnight, to understand human culture, I would've taken it," Kara muttered the last part quietly, mostly to herself, as she chowed down on her pancakes.
Wanda sat in silence at Kara's admission, thinking over what the blonde had said.
This woman before her, powerful but humble in her strength. Kind but angered when provoked, passionate in anything she said or did. Wise and smart beyond anything most people could even hope to be. She did not make sense to Wanda after everything she had seen.
While Wanda was thinking, Kara demolished her pancakes in silence while Wanda slowly ate hers. Once the two were done, Kara cleaned up without a word and dressed in shorts and a sports bra before slipping out the door.
Wanda briefly admired the blondes form before shaking her head to clear it.
She followed after Kara silently until she stopped at the door Wanda had used her powers on. It was bent out of frame slightly and Kara chuckled before bending it back easily, like it hadn't even happened.
Walking out of her the hallway that led to her room, she silently padded to the gym with Wanda behind her. The lights came on, and Wanda recognized that this was the gym specifically built for Kara, the hulk, and herself to train in. Kara walked to the center where a stand with a holographic display was built. Putting her hand out, she swiped several things here and there before stepping back.
Several Vibranium alloy dummies came out of the ground as targets, a stopwatch in the back of the room. Kara got into a fighting stance without a word and began her exercises.
Kara wasn't surprised when she heard Wanda leave, thinking she'd gone back to bed. What did surprise her was when she came back dressed in workout clothes. Wanda waited until Kara was done her training course.
When the blonde was done, Wanda tried her own hand at a training course.
It went about as can be expected. Wanda scored pretty high, almost as high as Kara herself. Wave after wave she tore through like paper, her powers coming out in spades. Kara was impressed to say the least.
"That was awesome!" Kara said excitedly. Wanda smiled at the compliment as Kara continued to rant about how great Wanda's powers were. Neither of them had really noticed the time, but someone else who had woken up had heard them.
"Hey you two," Nat said as she strode into the room and observed the mess they had made.
"Hey Nat!" Kara chirped. Wanda waved.
"What are you two doing up so early?" Nat asked as she tilted her head to the right. Kara looked her dead in the eye and shrugged.
"Couldn't sleep." She said before shutting off the training room completely. Nat squinted her eyes in suspicion when Wanda reacted to Kara's comment.
"Okay then. Well I came over cause I heard the noise. Everyone else is making breakfast if you guys haven't eaten, and if you have, Kara you'll probably want to eat some more." Nat said over her shoulder as she began walking out of the room.
"Why did you lie to her?" Wanda asked when Nat was out of earshot. Kara shrugged.
"Because. She's got enough on her plate." Kara said with a small shrug. "Come on, let's get seconds," She perked up excitedly. Wanda chuckled before following the blonde out of the training room and through the winding hallways of the facility.
A second breakfast was much needed for both women it seemed as they both had a stack of French toast six inches high.
When both women had their fill, they went back to training until Kara got a call on her phone from Coulson.
"Hey. We could use some help with a developing situation," He said. Kara smirked.
"Where's the fire this time," She said. Coulson let out a chuckle.
"No fire this time. I'll explain when you get here though…best not to say it over the phone," Coulson said. Kara nodded.
"Alright. Gimme a bit and I'll be at the base," Kara said as she tucked the phone between her shoulder and cheek, moving to the closet to get her everyday costume. She had just hung up and was slipping on the long coat when she heard a knock on her door.
Her coat hanging open loosely, she answered the door to Wanda.
"Hey Wanda!" Kara said with a bright smile. Wanda smiled at her as well before noticing the coat on Kara's shoulders.
"Going out?" She asked. Kara nodded.
"Yeah. Friend asked for a favor. Said there wasn't a fight so color me intrigued," Kara said with a shrug. Wanda nodded before looking at her.
"May I join you? It has been quite some time since I have been out," Wanda said. Kara noticed that he seemed to fidget for a moment before looking Kara directly in the eyes. Kara hesitated for a moment because she wasn't sure what she would say to explain Coulson being alive. Then she realized that Wanda had no personal connection to Coulson and therefore it wouldn't be a problem provided that she swore never to tell the others.
"Sure," She said after a moment. "I don't see why not," Kara shrugged. Wanda smiled before going back to her room and changing into her new red jacket. She joined Kara out on the front lawn.
"Ready?" the blonde asked. Wanda nodded before Kara picked her up and flew to the providence base where Coulson was waiting out front.
"Hey Coulson!" Kara said as she landed, Wanda floating down with her powers the rest of the way.
"Kara-" The man started to say.
"I know. But she's cool Coulson, safe. I promise," Kara said. She even held out her pinky for good measure. Coulson gave a small quick smile before looking at Wanda and addressing her directly.
"Miss Maximoff. It's good to finally meet you," He said with his hand extended. Wanda took his hand and shook it.
"I see you already know my name," She said nervously. "I'm afraid I can't exactly say the same for you," She said. Coulson smiled.
"Apologies. My name is Phil Coulson. I'm the director of SHIELD," He said. Wanda nodded her head.
"I see," She said. Kara noticed that Wanda was pretty tense. Clearly, she felt weird about being around a SHIELD agent, and that definitely included the director.
"So Coulson," Kara said to give Wanda a break, who was grateful for it, "What did you need me for?" Kara cocked her head to the side in question.
Coulson sighed before speaking.
"The teleporter I mentioned the other day? He came back. He and another man with electric powers convinced Skye to go with them somewhere, though she wouldn't say…all she mentioned was that her mother was alive and looking for her," Coulson said quietly. Kara's eyes got wide and her mind went into overdrive.
"Well that's great right!" Kara said in excitement, only to frown at Coulson's face scrunching up.
"It would be if we knew where Skye was…something just feels weird…I can't describe it," Coulson admitted. Kara frowned.
"What's weird? Skye may have found her mother after twenty-five years?" Kara said. Coulson nodded before drawing in a long breath.
"She said she would contact us soon. It's been a few days and I'm worried…what if whoever was looking for Skye wasn't really her mother?" Coulson asked. Kara nodded in understanding.
"Okay that's fair…but maybe they really are Skye's mother and she's just gotten so caught up in it all…I know I did when I found out my aunt was alive," Kara explained with a shrug of her shoulders.
"And I've considered that…I'm just over reacting I guess," Coulson ran a hand over his head and sighed before turning to head into the base. Kara and Wanda followed not soon after into the base to be greeted with a not so warm reception.
"What is the Maximoff girl doing here?" Gonzalez asked as he came out from the corner he was lurking in. Kara sighed before moving in front of Wanda.
"She's here because I asked for her help with the situation Skye is in," Kara explained.
"We don't even know what situation the girl is in. How could Maximoff help?" the other one she didn't like, Calderon, asked. Kara frowned.
"Her name is Wanda. She's a friend of mine and I believe she can help," Kara defended. Wanda took a deep breath at feeling the negative energy rolling off the two men in front of her. Gonzalez growled before he backed off.
"Fine…but one issue and she leaves," He said before limping away on his cane. Kara sighed through her nose.
She turned to Coulson as they walked towards his office.
"So what is it exactly you need me to do?" Kara asked as she sat heavily on one of the chairs, Wanda leaning against the door frame.
"We have no idea where Skye is," Coulson began as he sat down behind his desk. "Fury's notes about your powers indicate that you have near unlimited hearing range and the ability to fine tune your hearing for specific things…I would like you to find Skye," Coulson said. Kara nodded.
"And what then Coulson…If she's in danger I'll get her out…but what if she really is with her mom? Do you want me to ask her to choose?" Kara asked. Coulson shook his head as Wanda watched intently. Kara leaned forward as Coulson answered.
"I don't know Kara. I care about Skye…I just want her to be happy…I want to know if she's happy I guess," Coulson admitted. Kara quirked a smile at the man.
"Coulson…Skye cares deeply for you, both you and May. She wouldn't just abandon you," Kara said softly. "I'll look for her just in case something did go wrong and she is in trouble. If she's not, I'll tell her to at least try and keep in touch okay…let her choose what she wants to do."
Coulson nodded.
"Thank you…I suppose that's all I can really ask," He said. Kara nodded before standing up and looking at Wanda.
"I guess you can come with me if you want. I have no idea what's going on with Skye and I'd understand if-" Wanda cut off Kara.
"I will come with you. Skye is your friend and she may be in danger," Wanda said. Kara smiled.
"Thanks Wanda. I really appreciate the help. Besides, I can introduce you to Skye this way so it's a win-win," Kara beamed at her words and Wanda returned the smile before the two exited the base. Kara picked up Wanda and the two took off into the sky.
They didn't talk much, Wanda mostly making small talk and Kara giving small answers so as not to inhale Wanda's hair, but it was nice. Kara explained how she and Skye had become friends and that the young woman was practically her sister on this earth. Wanda smiled at Kara's enthusiasm over the possibility of having her friends meet.
"Oh, I forgot! I have to go high up in the atmosphere so I can drown out the surface noise. I don't have to go super high, but it will be a bit uncomfortable. You gonna be okay? It'll at least be as high as Sokovia," Kara explained with a worried expression. Wanda chuckled.
"I should be fine. In any case, it's not like we'll be up there for half an hour," Wanda said with a smirk. Kara threw her head back and laughed before floating up slowly to allow Wanda to acclimatize.
When she reached the desired height, Kara looked down to make sure Wanda was okay before focusing her hearing. Sensing Wanda's steady beat easily, she tuned it out and pushed her hearing further, looking for that one specific-there. Kara opened her eyes slowly and began drifting to a mountain range that Kara had no hope of pronouncing.
Focusing on what appeared to be a town, she saw people moving around easily. It seemed peaceful and tranquil, the mountains giving it a very wide-open feel but also making it look very small.
Kara landed on a worn path and set Wanda down. Both Women studied the Japanese looking gate with curiosity and confusion, as this was China after all, before deciding to begin walking up the dirt path.
Kara was the first to hear movement. A disturbance in the bushes nearby and a small child running towards the village while shouting something in another language.
"Odd. He was calling out something in the Czech language," Wanda said. Kara looked at her and quirked her head to the left in question.
"Well we're in the mountains in China, we walked though a Japanese gate, and a child just ran away shouting in Czech. This is a very diverse place," Wanda said. Kara nodded as they continued walking.
A flash of blue light in front of them stopped them before they got close. A man and a woman were standing there looking extremely upset.
"Turn back now Supergirl. We don't want to hurt you!" The man shouted. On closer inspection, Kara could see he didn't have any eyes and wondered how he was able to see her. Shaking her head softly she stepped forward and spoke.
"Look. I'm not here to cause any trouble. My friend, Skye, is here. I can hear her heartbeat. My other friends and I are worried is all. I just want to make sure she's okay," Kara said. The man turned to the woman and she sighed.
"And if Skye was happy here? If she didn't want to leave?" The woman said. Kara hesitated for a moment.
"I would want to see Skye first before I make that choice…but if she is happy here and wants to stay then it's her choice," Kara said confidently. The woman sighed before nodding here head. Kara's shoulders dropped in relief before walking forward with Wanda.
Kara felt like she was back in her universe as a kid again being taken to the principal's office with how many people were staring at her and Wanda.
Kara's coat billowed out behind her as she walked, the same for Wanda. The two together made for a powerful image of confidence and power.
And Kara could here how it made these people nervous.
The man and woman led them through the village for quite a ways before they came to a humble looking house. The woman knocked and Kara heard Skye's voice call out. The group entered and Skye's eyes widened.
"Wha-What are you doing here!" Skye said with a smile as she rushed towards here friend.
"Coulson was worried when you never made contact. Asked me to find you and at least make sure you're not in any kind of danger," Kara explained. Skye laughed and just quaked the room they were in. Kara rolled her eyes.
"Oh hush. You know what I mean," Kara chuckled. The woman behind them cleared her throat and looked at Skye pointedly.
"Oh right! Kara, this is my mom Jiaying. Mom, this is Kara. You probably already know her as Supergirl though," Skye said.
"Well. It is nice to finally meet one of the friends Daisy talks so much about. I'll admit I was surprised to hear that she was friends with someone as powerful as yourself," Jiaying said calmly as she placed her arms around behind her back.
"Daisy?" Kara asked as she looked at Skye. She looked down with a bit of a blush on her face.
"Right. I forgot to mention. Apparently, Daisy is my birth name…I think I'm gonna stick with it," Skye, Daisy, admitted. Kara gave a small smile and hugged her sister.
"Skye…Daisy. No matter what name you go by you'll still be my sister. I'm so happy you found your mother," Kara said before whispering. "And she seems pretty sane so that's a plus," Kara smirked as Daisy broke out in a laugh.
"Is it alright if I show them around?" Daisy asked. Jiaying hesitated for a moment before nodding her approval and the trio of women walked out the small house into the mountain village.
