Kryptonian Nights 32
Deanlu
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"Come on, come on. You can do this Kara." Supergirl spoke to herself as she bore the weight of Alex and Lena unconscious in her arms. Her blood was running down her back from a deep cut, her superhero outfit torn, burned, and barely holding on in some places. Alex and Lena didn't look much better. The fight between Cadmus and the DEO had been the worst ever. The DEO was in lock down with the code word: Edens Sanctuary sent out to agents across the comm channels. It meant they were to retreat into hiding until such time as the safe words were sent out. Even as Kara had gathered Lena and Alex bodies into her arms as the code was sent she knew exactly where she would go. Her powers were weakening. She couldn't go very far. Even now it would be pushing it to reach her safe haven. "Shit!" Kara said as her powers failed for a few seconds and they dropped thirty feet. Her powers returned again. Kara pushed getting them to a special place in the mountains near Midvale. Kara had built the retreat in case everything went South with Supergirl and she needed to hide for a long while. Evergreen trees opened to a granite cliff side. Lena moaned shifting in Kara's arms at that moment. Supergirl dropped down ten feet as Lena moved gripping tighter to the young woman. Kara flew along the cliff till she reached a Kryptonian petroglyph she had placed on the rock. She moved Alex to her shoulder allowing her hand the freedom to touch the glyph. Supergirl looked around as the cliff face opened in response to the biometric identification. She flew inside as a sensor marked her entry and closed the opening behind her. She stumbled to the floor laying her precious cargo down. Kara then leaned against the wall sliding down as the tunnel lit with bioluminescent light.
"Kara Zor-El, you are injured. How can I be of help?" Kalex 2 asked the injured Kryptonian. The robot hovered nearby waiting for direction. Kara took a deep breath her powers now very weak, but she needed to have Lena and Alex stabilized. She rose stumbling to Alex and Lena.
"Kalex, recognize Alex Danvers and Lena Luthor as friends. They are to be given Level 1 clearance. They are both injured and need to be stabilized. Lock down Krypton two emergency defense. Scan for DEO signals, but do not answer. Record and consult with me." Supergirl stated as she picked up Alex handing her to Kalex.
"Affirmative. Alex Danvers and Lena Luthor have been given Level 1 clearance. Krypton two has been locked down and defense measures are activated. DEO communication scan and record has been activated." Kara acknowledged Kalex as she picked up Lena and headed down the hall toward the medical room. The hallway opened into a multiple well lit rooms and hallways. A full kitchen with warm hardwood cabinets, granite polished stone counters, top of the line kitchen appliances, comfortable counter chairs and dining table with chairs. Next came a large living area or family room which was equipped with comfortable furniture, area rugs, a fireplace, sealed walls, modern entertainment technology, little accents of Kara's paintings, books, etc and plants everywhere gave it a lived in feel. There were four bedrooms of different sizes, a special solarium with reflected light into it so Kara would not be without Sol's light. Kalex came to the medical room which was lit well and laid Alex on an exam table. Kara laid Lena down on the other exam table. Kara leaned over Lena and kissed her forehead. She stood up and struggled to a nearby chair while Kalex diagnosed her loved ones.
"Alex Danvers moderate concussion, two fractured ribs, 3 bruised ribs, and one deep laceration to the shoulder." Kalex worked on Alex for a few minutes and then moved to Lena. "Lena Luthor mild concussion, severe sprained ankle, mild internal bleeding of the abdomen."
"Is the internal bleeding in need of surgery?" Kara asked as she attempted to sit up straight. Kalex turned and looked at the Super.
"No, it has already stopped. She should be fine. She will need rest long term also took a strike to the chest over her heart. There is bruising." Kalex stated as he ran IV's for both women and added medication.
"What does that mean?" Kara asked as she came over and looked at the readouts. She leaned on Alex's table. Kara gazed at Lena feeling her stomach drop in fear.
"It means that she will need to be watched carefully. If we notice any lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting, short of breath, excessive fatigue, weakness, or increased heart rate we may have to consider surgery." Kalex robotic voice informed the young reporter. Kara closed her eyes and took a deep breath. She blamed herself for not getting to Lena fast enough. Even with a black belt in Taekwondo and the defensive training Alex had been giving her she was still injured badly. Kara rubbed her hands over her face and head feeling a gash to the back of her head. She needed to clean up while Kalex tended to her family. Then she would let Kalex tend her wounds.
"Alright, I'm going to take a shower. I'll return in just a bit. Take care of them Kalex." Supergirl struggled toward the door.
"Kara Zor-El, you are injured and need to be treated." Kalex responded moving toward the Kryptonian.
"Command override Sun-U." Kara commanded.
"Affirmative, I will return to Alex Danvers and Lena Luthor." Kalex stopped and turned back to her family. Kara watched for a moment and headed toward the main bathroom. She entered dropping her super suit to the floor of the large main bathroom. All water and waste was recycled so there was no outsource issues. Kara stripped out of her suit feeling the pain of the days fight fully now. Her powers had flickered out finally, so they were stuck here until further notice. Only someone who could fly could access the cliff. They would also need to be biometrically compatible. Only Kara was able to open the door. Even Superman did not know of this place and could not get in if he wanted too. A sauna was built into one side of the room, while a large waterfall shower with granite seating was against the back of the room. Nearby a carved out bath with whirlpool capability rested empty and ready for use. Kara looked at herself in the mirror. Her face was badly bruised as was her body across her chest, abdomen, and sporadic along her legs. Supergirl turned to view her back in the mirror. Her back was bruised in multiple places. She was sure she had bruised ribs. There was a deep gash between her shoulder blades and on her head.
Beyond that she was tired, sore and angry at the new DEO's director who had relieved Alex of her position earlier. If she didn't know better she would have thought this person was working with Cadmus. It came down to a great deal of inexperience, ego, and the new directors views of aliens. Including Supergirl. Supergirl had made out better in the fight. Kara leaned against the counter with her eyes closed. Visions of unconscious and dead agents had littered the ground next to those who had worked with Cadmus. Kara had even seen Cyborg Superman take a bullet or two. She hoped this ended him, but the young Kryptonian knew better.
"How am I going to work with this new director if she gets so many people killed all the time? If she won't take advice or direction from those who know?" Kara shook her head and stepped into the shower pushing a switch which allowed the water to cascade across her body like a waterfall. She scrubbed her body carefully, especially her head. Once done she dried herself off best she could. She put on some yoga slacks and a lightweight t-shirt. She grabbed a towel to dry her hair and walked back toward the medical room. She looked like she had gone
twenty rounds with Superman. Drying her hair she moved down the hallway entering the medical wing to find both Alex and Lena awake and arguing with Kalex. "Enough! Kalex, are they capable of moving around?" Supergirl asked the robot.
"Yes, however, I would recommend rest and food. They will hurt for quite some time." Kalex stated already removing the IV's at their insistence he had set up on the two women.
"Could you please ready something for us to eat? Also set the first two rooms up for Alex and Lena." Supergirl directed the robot. Alex and Lena had quieted when Supergirl had raised her voice. They now watched Kalex as he moved to in front of Kara.
"You are still in need of medical attention Kara Zor-El. You should take care of it immediately." Kalex stated not moving, but staring at the Kryptonian. Kara nodded as Kalex moved pushing a few buttons. In the center of the room a light table rose from the floor. Kara moved to the table dropping her top and bottoms. She was only clothed in a pair of cotton briefs. Her back had hurt too much to much to put the bra on. Kara laid face down for Kalex to be able to reach the open wound. Alex and Lena moved near as they watched Kalex work on Kara stitching the wound on the back with a special glue. He then covered her wound with a special cream and then bandage. He stitched the open wound on her head as Alex began to ask questions.
"What happened? Where are we?" Alex asked as Kalex administered medical care to Kara. The light on the table providing a warmth and replenishment to her cells.
"The fight with Cadmus went downhill after Director Marick ordered a full attack. Several teams were immediately cut down by Cadmus experiments. Even Cadmus was hurt badly. Our intel was wrong. This wasn't a small base. It was a full out major base. I know Winn was able to get some major information and get out before Edens Sanctuary was issued. I went after you and Lena. I wasn't going to loose my family again. You were both out on the ground. Lena in a hallway. You in the main room. I got you both and got out of there." Kara explained wincing sharply. Kalex finished and moved to retrieve a glowing patch. "Kara Zor-El can you turn over." Kara turned over with Lena and Alex's help. There was no embarrassment. Alex and Lena knew Kara needed the medical care as much as they had needed it.
"Kara! Oh my God, what happened to you?" Lena gasped running her hands over a deep purple bruise that wrapped around her knee and fore leg. Alex ran her hands over the bruises on Supergirls shoulder and neck area. Perfect hand prints that had tried to choke the air from her body. Kalex moved away as Kara spoke.
"Cyborg Superman seems to think my life should not exist. He came close this time to snuffing it out. If it hadn't been for Lopez and Vasquez with their well placed particle beam shot I would not be here, nor would you." Kalex returned affixing the glowing patch to Kara's chest above her heart. He then pulled out a needle. "Prepare yourself Kara Zor-El." Kalex then administered a syringe of clear liquid into her knee. The scream as Kalex held her knee still and injected Kara was terrifying. Alex had grabbed her hand while Lena had held her by the shoulders. Kalex removed the needle and returned the syringe to a drawer in the wall. He returned a few minutes later with a brace. Already the deep purple bruises had faded some. The brace was applied.
"Easy Kara, easy." Lena and Alex soothed. "Kalex, how bad is it?" Alex asked the robot.
"She has several broken ribs, the knee has torn ligaments, and Kara Zor-El is powerless right now. Estimated time to recovery, two weeks at minimum. I will prepare you three a meal." Kalex stated as he moved toward the door. Lena wiped the tears from Supergirl's eyes. Alex and Lena helped her sit up. The young Luthor helped her get the shirt on while Alex then helped her stand so Lena could pull her yoga pants up.
"Kara where are we? Is this Superman's Fortress?" Alex asked again as Lena and she helped Kara out of the medical room. They were surprised at the cave walls and well lit hallways. Pictures of friends and different places hung through the hallway as well as interesting art.
"No. Alex and Lena welcome to Krypton 2. My home away from home." Kara said as she moved slowly down the hallway with them toward the kitchen. Alex stopped Kara and turned on her.
"Wait! Are you telling me this is your home? Your Fortress?" Alex asked Supergirl looking her in the eye. Lena was astounded just by what she could see. This was no ice, bound cold soulless place. Krypton 2 was warm, earthy, well lit, and pleasant. Plants grew throughout the caves fed by UV lighting and well placed irrigation. The rooms were filled with art, personal touches, pictures, and comfortable furniture. There were shelves filled with books, games, and music.
"Yes." Kara said beginning to head to the kitchen where she could hear Kalex working to feed them. Alex moved quickly up beside her as Lena followed.
"How? How did you do this?" Alex asked as they entered the full chef's kitchen. Alex and Lena stopped in shock. Kara moved to the table as Kalex set chicken caesar salad and a fruit salad on the table. A pitcher of water and tea were set on the table. Dessert set off to the side on the central breakfast counter. Once Lena and Alex sat down and began to eat. Kara explained to them both.
"How old am I Alex?" Kara asked softly as she ate. Alex looked at her strangely.
"You're in your late twenties." Alex stated as she watched Kara for a moment.
"No, I'm not. I'm in my early fifties Alex. You should even know that." Kara stated as she drank more water. "One day, sooner or later, I will need to disappear. I need a home without worry to do that. A place of retreat. Krypton 2 will be that place. I have been working on it since I came out at Supergirl. As for how did I do this all. Kalex continues to help me build and create this refuge. Kalex lets me know what is needed and I get it for him. As for how have I paid for this… I mined gold and precious stones to sell when I needed things. Others can be manufactured here by Kalex if I can get the metals and minerals. You and Lena are the only two to have ever been here. You will be the only two to ever come here. Today's Edens Sanctuary implementation forced my hand. I couldn't let you be in danger. I will always protect you both." Kara spoke seriously as she stared at both of them. "No one else must ever know. I mean this Alex and Lena. No one. No, I won't tell you where we are now either." Kara stated in no uncertain terms. Alex sighed after a few minutes and nodded.
"You have my word. No one will know." Alex said though Kara could tell she was not happy this secret had been kept from her.
"I would remind you Alex that you didn't tell me about the DEO until I was shot down by a Kryptonite dart." Kara chidded the older Danvers sister. Alex let it go then understanding that sometimes there were things they weren't going to be able to share. Kara looked at Lena then.
"You have my word Kara. I will tell no one. I understand the need for certain secrets. It's not like I have revealed everything and I bet there are things Alex hasn't told you too." Lena truthfully stated while she drank some tea. Kara nodded to both.
"We can talk more about this in the morning. However, so you know you have complete access to Krypton 2. The only thing off limits right now is communication. Feel free to snoop, ask questions of Kalex or the computer, and just rest. One other thing. You are both injured. Kalex will come to check on you through the night." Kara turned to Lena pulling her into her arms. "Your heart is bruised. If you should feel bad suddenly, racing of heart, dizziness...please tell Kalex. I can't lose you." Lena nodded as Kara leaned forward kissing her on the forehead. Supergirl then left the kitchen. Kalex joined her down to the light room. The light room filled with plants and a special bed. Kara laid herself down and waited. Kalex pressed several buttons which raised the table and focused the reflective sunlight on her. Two more lights came on in the ceiling providing the final light required.
"You are safe Kara Zor-El. Rest in peace." Kara took a deep breath as Kalex spoke. She let go her concerns and drifted into sleep.
Three weeks into hiding Lena and Alex have settled in and are learning a great deal about Krypton. Kalex enters the living area where a rousing question and answer session is going on between the three women on facts about Krypton.
"Mistress Zor-el. There is a message being sent through that may be of importance to you.' Kalex announced as he waited for instructions. Kara, Lena, and Alex sat up with some interest.
"Go ahead and play the message Kalex." Supergirl instructed as she waited to hear. Kalex began broadcasting the message.
"Recall from Eden's Sanctuary. The Gods are protecting us once more. 4411987. Recall from Eden's Sanctuary. The Gods are protecting us once more. 4411987." Kalex stopped broadcasting the message and waited for instructions. Kara and Lena looked toward Alex. Alex's brow was wrinkled as she puzzled out the numbers.
"Well the good news is the DEO is open again and safe to return too. 441 is the number of agents they have confirmed are alive. 19 are the number of agents that are confirmed dead. 8 are missing. I think we are in that 8. The 7 signals that Jonn is in charge of the DEO. The Gods are protecting us statement says that Superman and several other heros are helping. I believe it's safe to return Kara. It's just a matter of whether your powers have returned to get us home." Alex stated as she watched Lena and Kara absorb this information. Mostly though she watched her sister. She had seen a side of Kara these last two weeks she hadn't seen a lot of since she came out as Supergirl. It had been like Kara's burdens had slipped from her shoulders. Her sister had felt safe and secure within the protection and safety of her home. Alex had to agree she had felt safe and secure. She had spent many a night watching the stars through a special telescope, experimenting in the many labs, playing games, laughing, and resting. In fact she felt more rested than she ever had before their enforced isolation from the world.
"Lena, what do you think?" Kara had watched Lena like a hawk. The bruising around her heart was well on the way to healing. There had been no problems. Mostly because the Kryptonian had not let Lena strain herself in any way. Long hours of reading, time spent experimenting with Alex, and just letting Kara distract her had helped speed the young Luthor's healing. Also unbeknownst to Lena or Alex, Kara had Kalex place a healing agent in Lena's tea to expedite her healing.
"I think if Alex is sure it is time we went back. We can't hide away from the world forever Kara. I know you want to, but I do have a company and Alex does have a job at the DEO. We will be okay." Lena softly persuaded as Kara got up. She walked to the nearby cave wall and placed her hand against it. Theses last weeks just spending time with her two favorite people had been precious to her. Once she left here she would have to be Supergirl again full time. She wasn't sure she was ready. She could return Lena and Alex. Then disappear again, but would she be able to ramble around here without the two women. She felt a hand touch her shoulder and turned to see Alex.
"I know the war going on within you right now. Should we stay or go. Should you drop us at the DEO and then disappear Supergirl just have died that day." Alex said holding her sisters hands. "I can't decide for you. I can only tell you that whatever you decide I will support you." Alex words giving her some comfort as she was pulled into a hug. When Alex released her Lena then pulled her into a hug and whispered to her.
"You are not one to run from your fears Kara. I know the world asks much from you and that you are tired, but you are sorely needed if not by the world then by me, Alex, Jonn, and all your other friends." Lena released Kara. She looked the young woman in the eye. "Do not let fear run you off. You are stronger than that. We are stronger together." Kara stared at her family long and hard. She seemed to come to some decision.
"Okay, let's go back." Kara turned to Kalex. "I am returning to National City. You know what to do when I am gone." Kalex nodded moving off toward the science labs. All three women changed as Kalex arrived. He held special head coverings in his mechanical arms. Kara reached over and handed one to each woman. "I need you to put these on. They will protect your head as we fly and they will protect my home." Alex remembering that Kara wanted no one to know where they were. Alex finishing zipping her new Kryptonian coat. She grabbed the covering and placed it on her head. Lena hesitated for a moment. "I will bring you back whenever you wish to come here. All you need to do is ask." Kara whispered to Lena. That seemed to settle the youngest Luthor as she placed the covering on her head. Kara gathered each woman on one of her sides. Suddenly they were flying through the air. Alex could tell when they left the tunnel because the cold air of night hit them full force. If it hadn't been for the clothing Kara and Kalex had given them they would be freezing to death.
"How long?" Alex asked Kara as she felt the wind rush past. The field Kara generated when flying held Alex and Lena close to her.
"Almost there. I am moving a little faster than normal.I've allowed them to start tracking me now so we are not shot down." Supergirl responded even as she saw incoming from the South. Kara spoke three Kryptonian words that took the shield blinder down on Alex and Lena's head covering so they could see. "To the South. We have incoming. I'm not sure who or what?" Alex strained to see to fast moving objects coming in their direction. Kara sped her flight up.
"How far to the DEO?" Lena asked as she saw the object become larger. They were humanoid in form.
"Two minutes. Hold on." Lena and Alex clung tightly to Supergirl even as they did a major slalom run through the standing buildings and then landed on the balcony of the DEO.
"Damn Kara, remind me to make sure I go to the bathroom before we fly like that again. Geeze!" Lena panted as Alex burst out laughing. Supergirl smiled turning her back to the women and to the incoming targets. Alex took off running inside even as Lena followed her.
"Agent Danvers and Lena Luthor. Supergirl is present. Who are the incoming bogies?" Alex yelled seeing Jonn come forward and crush her in a desperate hug.
"We thought you three were dead." Jonn said even as Alex struggled concerned more for the bogies approaching the DEO.
"Jonn, who are the bogies?" Lena called. Jonn let Alex go looking toward the balcony where Supergirl readied for battle.
"No. It's safe Supergirl. They are on our side." Jonn yelled as Kara went to leap into the air. She hesitated and stepped back quickly. Then Superman and Wonderwoman landed next to her.
"Supergirl! Oh my God, where have you been? We looked everywhere for you." Superman exclaimed as he stepped forward and hugged Kara tightly. Wonder Woman smiled in relief.
"You know me. Here and there." Kara stated nonchalantly as Clark released her. She was quickly swept into another hug by Diana Prince.
"He was worried sick just so you know. I take it you took my advice the last time you visited Themiscry." Diana stated not asking really. Kara nodded. "Good, you have been safe then." Kara nodded again finally relaxing fully into the side of Wonder Woman. "Were you injured?"
"Yes, but I will be fine. Alex and Lena, however, are still healing." Superman and Wonder Woman looked toward the two women talking with Jonn. There would be several days of interviews to get their stories. There would be medical checks. However, Kara asked the one thing she needed to know. "Are we safe?"
"Yes." Jonn said coming to stop in front of the Super Heros. "You did a damn good job Kara of saving so many of us. Cadmus suffered substantial losses. Too many in fact. Director Marick is no longer in charge. I am director until such time as Alex was found. You did well Supergirl." Kara nodded as she watched Alex now move off with Lena and Jonn. Wonder Woman followed as did Superman. Kara walked to the edge of the balcony watching the sun. There was a beep in her comms.
"You may have won this time Supergirl, but you will not win the war. We are everywhere. We will win eventually." The disembodied voice of Lillian Luthor came through the comms.
"You may be right, but I will not stop fighting against your evil though." Kara responded even as the comms cut out. She turned around straight into Lena. All of the DEO was looking toward them. They had heard.
"Supergirl…" Lena's voice faded as she stepped forward kissing the hero and Jonn smirking in the background while Superman shook his head in embarrassment and Wonder Woman cheer with several other DEO agents.