"I wondered if you were going to show up." The alternate version said as Supergirl landed in front of her. "Although I see you brought friends." She added looking at all the SUVs coming to a stop one hundred metres behind Kara.
"We assumed your message to me would attract the wrong kind of attention." Supergirl said. "They're here to make sure we are not interrupted."
"Well I have no objections to the Children of Liberty and the army turning up. I need a little stress relief."
"So what? You will kill them?"
"They are my, our, enemies." The alternate version said. "Whether or not you choose to believe it this world is at war. The hatred they spread will fuel the flames and cause more deaths."
"And the fear you spread will cause the hatred to spread further." Kara argued. "You were right, together we can be strong. We can bring peace to the world, but to use force won't bring stability. I have been to another Earth where force was used and it was not a good place. Even if you could justify the killings are you going to kill in your own country too or is it only Americans you'll kill?" Kara asked, hoping the other version would let slip where she was from.
"America is the country with the problem. And I don't enjoy killing, I do it because it needs to be done. The Children of Liberty are a scourge on this planet and have to be stopped."
"But not by killing. You never need to kill." Kara argued.
"That is the difference between us. I will do whatever it takes to save this planet."
"I have given everything for this planet." Kara argued.
"And got nothing in return. Despite your sacrifice this world is full of evil and selfishness. I can save this planet."
"Save? Sparking a human – alien war, how is that saving the planet?" Kara asked.
"That is not what I'm doing."
"Isn't it? The Children of Liberty were in retreat then you started attacking power plants and hurting people. Then their popularity soared." Kara argued. "Attacking the power plants didn't save lives and bring peace. It cost lives and brought fear. The woman who died had three children, three children who lost their father two years ago. Now they are orphans. She didn't deserve to die and they don't deserve to be alone. You claim to know what loneliness is yet you have condemned three children to it. So why did you do it?"
"It was a mistake. I believed them." The other version said finally looking unsure of herself.
"Them?" Kara asked.
"It doesn't matter. I believed that by taking away power the people would think about what mattered to them and unite to work together. I was used. I see that now. But I am free and I still believe in bringing peace. And I will do what needs to be done."
"Then work with me, not against me." Kara said. "Your actions haven't just fuelled the Children of Liberty here. Movements like them are starting up all over the world, Canada, Europe, Russia, China are all breaking out into violence."
"You're lying."
"No I'm not. Check the news or go see for yourself. The world is being consumed by hatred and fear. Is that really the world you want?" Kara asked.
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"Ma'am, both the DEO, although they are more army now, and the CoL are approaching." Hodges said looking at the satellite imagery that Brainy was feeding him.
"Everyone, set up a perimeter around Supergirl. Remember we are working outside of the government so we can not use lethal force unless in self defence." Alex ordered. "I need you to all to stay calm. Do not let fear win."
Nodding the group ran to positions surrounding the two Kryptonians waiting for the DEO and the CoL to arrive.
"How long do we need to hold them for?" Hodges asked Alex as he took up position next to her.
"Until Supergirl has done her thing. And it kinda looks like she is getting through to her."
"Unless it is an act and she's stalling." Hodges said.
"Brainy." Alex said over the radio.
"Yes Director Danvers." Brainy replied.
"Monitor absolutely everything, if the other Supergirl has a plan I won't to know before it happens."
"Of course." Brainy said as an army truck and two jeeps came to stop in front of Alex.
"Former Director Danvers, I am Captain Westin. I have been ordered to detain you and your people and bring you in for questioning."
"Why?" Alex asked.
"Disobeying direct orders."
"What orders?" Alex asked.
"To call off the search for Supergirl." He said reading off a sheet of paper.
"We never got that order." Alex said.
"Not handing over Supergirl." The Captain went on.
"Again never got that order. And Supergirl is not a piece of property. Nor was she being legally held."
"You are also wanted for obstructing justice." He went on.
"Yet the NCPD haven't issued a warrant for our arrest." Alex said. "But if you want to take this up with my lawyer I will give you their details."
"Your lawyer?"
"Yes. Major Lucy Lane."
"Major Lane is your lawyer?" He asked as the dust being kicked up from the CoL convoy got larger and closer.
"She is. She is a family friend and a good friend of Supergirl." Alex said. "Look last week we were on the same side and when everyone calms down and the dust settles we will be again." Alex said.
"Right now you are all fugitives and we have our orders." The captain said keeping his gun trained on Alex.
"We are not the enemy, they are." Alex said pointing to the masked group from the CoL who were climbing out of their cars.
"Not according to General Lane." Westin said.
"Come on man, you came to my wedding." Hodges said to the Captain. "You know me. You know I would do anything for this country. And right now Supergirl is our best hope to end this madness. If you are going to support the Children of Liberty you may as well start wearing a white hood and gown."
"Says the terrorist." A Lieutenant said keeping his gun trained on Hodges.
"I'm not a terrorist." Hodges said stepping towards the Lieutenant. The step forward spooking the officer who fired a single round at Hodges's chest. With the shot still echoing Hodges dropped to the ground dead.
-TBC...
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