Alex finally found Kara, lying in alley about a mile from where the fight ended. Her veins were green and her eyes were rolled back in her head.
"Kara, can you hear me? You are going to be okay, we are taking you back to the DEO."
"Alex, call Lena, don't let her think I'm not coming home."
"I'll call her Kara, just relax, the sun lamps will help."
"New nanites Alex, try them on me, capsulated, they should help. I'm sorry."
"Kara you don't have anything to be sorry for, you beat him."
"But you have to babysit me again."
"It's what big sisters do Kara, I'm not going anywhere."
"Okay, can I sleep now."
"Yeah sis, ambulance will be here shortly."
Kara's eyes rolled back and she sighed. The ambulance arrived about 5 minutes later. As Alex got Kara settled, she called Lena.
"Hello", Lena answered sleepily.
"Lena it's Alex."
"Is she okay, Alex, is Kara okay?"
"She will be Lee, Kryptonite poisoning, she needs the sun, about 12 hours worth."
"Where are you taking her, back to the DEO, can I be there, Alex I have to be there, she can't be alone, please let me come."
"Lee, slow down, Hank already arranged for you to be taken to headquarters, your ride will be there shortly, just remember, you are still healing."
"I know Alex, but you know her, if she wakes up alone, she will freak."
"I know Lee, that's why I was with team that was looking for her.", Alex said, tears flowing down her face, "You were her first thought Lena. Are you ready for everything that comes with being with her? She needs you Lena Luthor, she loves you, she respects you and I don't think she could live without you."
"Alex, I'm here for her, I really love her."
"Okay, sorry Lena, I'm tired and worried and I am stressing at you, I'm sorry."
"She's your sister Alex, I understand."
"So are you now Lena."
"Oh", Lena was speechless.
"Now get dressed, something comfortable, they will be there shortly."
"Ok", still at a loss for words, Lena hung up and rolled out of bed, she threw on a pair of black leggings and one of Kara's National City University sweatshirts. She slid her feet into her Nikes and grabbed her laptop bag, phone and the stuff she would need for an overnight stay. As she entered the living room, she heard a knock at the door, the DEO agent stated the correct code word and Lena headed downstairs with him. They got her into their SUV and headed towards the DEO.
At the same time the Ambulance rolled in and they immediately took Kara to the Sun Room. Alex quickly headed to the lab and grabbed one of Kara's capsulated nanite treatments and ran back upstairs. She got Kara awake long enough to give her the treatment capsule and some water, then they laid her under the lamps and cranked up the power.
Lena arrived 15 minutes later, slightly winded, and a little stressed. They immediately took her Kara's treatment room, she saw Hank and Alex standing by the window looking in. "Hank, Director Henshaw, thank you."
"Ms. Luthor, our girl has taken quite a liking to you, you don't have to thank me, just don't break her heart."
"Not going to happen director."
"Then you can call me J'onn, I will explain later, understood.", then he handed her a badge, "This is yours, you are officially a member of the DEO as of 48 hours ago, specifically, you are attached to Kara's team, which means you have full access to all DEO equipment and a defined by the guidelines on the forms Alex will have you sign later."
"Thank you.", again at a loss of words. How much influence did Kara have that Lena was a member of the DEO that quickly.
"To answer that question Ms. Luthor, Kara is a Deputy Director, Engineering Division, so she has a good bit of pull here. She isn't just that big shield on her uniform."
"Huh, did you just read my mind?"
"Maybe.", He smiled and headed off to the command center.
"Alex, what just happened?"
"I'm not a hundred percent sure til I look over the paperwork Lena, but I think Kara was just made your commanding officer."
"Oh Rao, she's my boss in the DEO?"
"Yep, I think so."
"Is she going to be okay, you seem so calm, and I am just rambling about being in the DEO?"
"Yeah, I kinda wanted to show you something, you know you have nanites in your system?"
"Yes, they work with your system energy to heal, and a small computer guides them, all self contained."
"Well this is what Kara's next level nanites can do.", Alex said as she showed her tablet to Lena.
"Holy shit. Those things are going after the Kryptonite in her system and healing her at the same time. They are like homing missles.", Lena said, "this is the same tech that she put in my armor Alex."
"I know, she also made it a point to make sure that these are being issued to all DEO agents in their personal medical kits."
"That girl is amazing."
"Super even?", Alex cracked, giggling at her own joke.
"Alex you are exhausted, do you want to get some rest?"
"I don't want to leave her alone Lee.", then Alex thought about what she was saying, "Sorry Lee, I'm kinda used to being the person who is there for Kara."
"Alex, I don't want to come between you two."
"No Lena, I don't mean it that way, Kara has to know that someone is there, especially when she is hurt or when a mission goes sideways. She holds everything in, and it has a tendency to eat her up, if she can't talk to someone about it."
"I can help you be that person Alex, I promise."
"Lee, Kara put all her faith in you, just days after she met you, and I know she is rarely, if ever, wrong about a person, so I trust you completely. But as her big sister, I have to protect her."
"Alex, that is why I built Tempest. It wasn't because I wanted to be a hero, it's because I wanted to make sure Kara always had someone in the sky with her."
"Wow, Lena, you are totally in love with her aren't you?"
"Yes, completely. She called me her Zhao."
"Her love, her person."
"You know, you know what it means."
"Yes Lena, she built a program to help me learn Kryptonian, its hard, but I have learned a bit."
"She didn't think you had the time."
"Not as much as I would like, but she is my sister and I make time here and there. It's not easy for a human to learn, but we can do it."
"She doesn't know does she."
"Nope, and you better not tell her."
"I won't tell her, I promise."
"Good, cause I want it to be a surprise when I make the speech at her wedding."
"She waking up Alex, can I go in?"
"Only if you want a major sunburn."
"Will my armor protect me."
"It should."
"Tempest", Lena whispered, and her armor formed around her, leaving just her face."
"Try thinking about a clear face mask"
Lena concentrated and could feel the mask form over her face. Alex scanned her quickly and pronounced it good to go, the nanites would filter the sunlight so that Lena wouldn't burn in the sunlight.
Lena entered the room and moved towards Kara, "Hey darling, are you doing okay?"
"I feel better, a little worn out, sorry, I'm supposed to be taking care of you, and then this happens."
"Kara, baby, this is what you do, it's who you are. You rush into danger whenever someone needs you. You can't change who you are anymore than I could, and I wouldn't want to change you ever. You inspire everyone you meet Kara Zor-El, including your friends, family and your Zhao."
"Thank you Zhao. Are my nanites working?"
"Perfectly, you seem to have the programming working really well. You are really amazing at technology."
"They will help so many people."
"Starting with my most important person, now get some rest, you should be out of here in about 8 hours, so get some sleep. I will be back in the morning to pick you up okay."
"Okay Lee, thank you for coming."
"Kara, you never have to worry about me being here for you."
"Thanks Lee, I love you."
"Love you too darling.", as she leaned down and kissed her loving girlfriend and watched her drift back to sleep.
Lena snuck out after that, then after making sure her armor was okay, then asked Harley, "Harley can I see Kara's medical file."
"Negative, you have not yet signed your non-disclosure forms."
"Belay that Harley, override per Danvers, Alexandra, Assistant Director, override code 715231."
"Alex?"
"It's okay Lena, you are going to sign your papers today, so don't worry, everything will be okay."
"Have you seen this entire report Alex, she has been injured so many times. I realize she always heals, but the trauma Alex, the near constant recovery, it's a miracle she hasn't been killed."
"Now you know why I worry about her Lee.", Alex said, a hint of sadness in her voice.
"Alex what's wrong, none of this is your fault."
"I know Lee, but she's my sister."
"Do I have access to the lab Alex, and Harley?"
"You do."
"Are you going home tonight?"
"Highly doubtful, why?"
"Want to help me in the lab tonight? I'm going to create something to help our girl out and since neither of us is going home, I figured you might want to help."
"Lena you know I don't know much about mechanical engineering?"
"No, but you know Kara and you know physiology."
"So what's the plan?"
"We are going to use Kara and Harley's Tempest design as a template for a new suit for our Supergirl."
"Okay, you think she will approve."
"I don't think even Supergirl can stand up to both of us."
"I think I am going to greatly appreciate having you by her side Lena."
"Thank you Alex, now let's head down and get started."
10 Minutes Later, DEO Lab #2, Kara's lab…
"Hello Harley."
"Hello Lena."
"How are you tonight?"
"I am running quite well, how is Kara?"
"She is recovering Harley, her nanite 2 technology is working perfectly."
"I am following her recovery closely, we can track it here in the lab."
"Harley, I have a feeling you miss Kara."
"I am not programmed for emotion."
"If you say so Harley, bring her up on screen please.", Lena paused for a moment to watch Kara sleeping, then turned back, "Harley can you bring up the files on my current Tempest armor."
"Alex, my armor is heavier than Kara needs, if we reduce to a few millimeters using the nano tech and her shield technology, we should be able to create her a near indestructible suit that should protect her in a worse case situation."
"Can you include sensors that would allow for tracking and monitoring her vitals. I can get the exact readings we need to take and where the sensors need to be placed."
"Yep, we can do that for sure."
"Okay, show me what to do and I will start the medical stuff for you."
Lena and Kara began working on the armor well into the night, making improvements and trying to figure out the best way for Kara to carry it around. Finally, it was Harley who had the best option. A watch, one that would work on a sensor located in Kara's glasses. When she removed the glasses, the suit would be released from the watch, covering her body and enabling the shield and medical tech. Kara would be as close to protected as the two women in the lab could make her.
"Great job Alex, you don't give yourself enough credit for what you do and don't know."
"And you Lena, are amazing, I am glad you have joined our little family, and I am so glad Kara has you in her life."
The two women hugged one another tightly and then figured they had better get some sleep, since they would be taking Kara home in a few short hours.
Both women settled in to one of the bunk rooms and collapsed on their beds. She could already feel the exhaustion leaving her body as the nanites left her system. She was tired, but for the first time in a few days, she felt like herself, and she lived up to her personal promise to keep Kara safe.
