6:30. Kara was beaming in her apartment. She helped Alex set up for what may be one of the best nights of her sister's life, and there was no sign of trouble from her father. It better stay this way. She closed her eyes, listening for her heartbeat. Fast, nervous, excited. She had no idea it was for a different reason.

Kara decided to go out with Winn and James, telling them that it was a big day for Alex. They'd celebrate themselves at Noonan's before the couple would join them. There was no way Maggie would say no. Kara's own heart was beating faster than normal, the anticipation of Alex telling her the good news later. She sighed contently and heard a honk, signaling that Winn was there. She was in such a rush that she mistakenly left without her phone.

7:30. Maggie stepped into her apartment, full of deja vu of her and Alex's first Valentine's Day, only this time it wasn't overly red with cheesy decorations. She looked around on the table, complete with some glasses and a post-it. Feel free to pour yourself a drink. I'll be in out in a few minutes by the time you get this note. Maggie smiled and looked around. The apartment was dimly lit, soft music and faint smells of cinnamon candles littering the atmosphere. She waited for five minutes, but didn't hear anything from the other side of the bathroom.

"Danvers?" Maggie stood up in confusion. It wasn't like Alex to at least give her a quick shout indicating she was still getting ready.

Maggie walked over to the bathroom, which she had discovered that the door was open slightly. As she slowly pushed it open, no one was there.

"Alex, if you're here somewhere, this isn't funny." No response. She picked up her phone and texted Kara.

Maggie: Kara, have you seen Alex?

Still no response. She tried calling her and it went to voicemail. What is going on?

7:53. Only 23 minutes had passed since Alex was supposed to be there. Winn's phone vibrated in his pocket.

"Schott. Shoot." Maggie could tell he was slightly drunk.

"Winn, it's me. Is Kara with you?"

"Yes she is! We're at Noonan's, do you want to come join? Does this mean Alex asked you?"

"What?"

Winn lowered his voice. "You know. Kara said by now you would have said yes."

"Winn Alex isn't here. And from what you're saying she's not with you either?" Maggie started to panic.

Winn sobered up a little. "No she was supposed to be at your apartment when you came home from work. Hold on a second." Maggie heard shuffling and a different voice answered the line. "Maggie? How did everything go?"

"Kara, I have no idea what you're talking about. Do you know where Alex is? And why aren't you answering your phone?"

The blonde stiffened then face-palmed. "Oh man. She probably stayed too long and had too many drinks at the bar." Kara looked confused, as she didn't get a message. She felt her pockets and realized she left her phone at home. "Apparently I don't have my phone."

"Okay whatever. But the bar? Like our bar?"

"Yeah. Want me to go meet you there?"

"Sure. I'll see you in 15."

Kara met Maggie outside in her normal clothes. They just glanced at each other before walking in. When they got inside, there was no sign of Alex.

"Darla, have you seen my sister?"

"Yeah. She left at 6:30. I have the receipt right here. Something about meeting you at home?" She pointed to Maggie.

"Well, that's the thing. She never came home." Maggie's heart was beating faster now.

"Oh. Well I'm sorry. I can't help you out then. I wish I could."

The two thanked Darla, turned and walked out.

"Something's not adding up. Why is there all this romantic stuff and then she just doesn't show up?" Maggie sighs.

"Give me a second." Maggie tries to call Alex again as Kara closes her eyes. Nothing. Why don't I hear anything? Suddenly there was a loud thud and Kara heard faint, erratic heartbeats.

"Maggie, call J'onn! Tell him to track me and meet me there."

"What is it?"

"I'm going to track her heartbeat. It's not good, Maggie."

"I'm coming with you. The last time she was taken we risked too much." There was desperation in the brunette's eyes. "Please."

"Call him while we're flying. Let's go, now!" Within seconds, Kara changed into her Supergirl outfit, picked her up and thrust into the air.

"Then you'll understand why I have to do this."

Jeremiah's hand flashed past Alex and gripped her throat tight.

"Dad, what are you doing?" Alex was struggling for breath, trying to pry his hand away from her. She kicked him in the leg and he threw her across the room. She hit the wall with a shout and gasped for breath.

He didn't speak. His eyes were dark, and picked his daughter up once again and threw her.

Alex groaned. She rolled onto her stomach and felt like her back was on fire. There was blood coming out from her mouth and she coughed. Jeremiah walked forward and grabbed her with both arms. He pinned her against the wall and punched her in the face.

"I'm not fighting you, dad. Please. Stop." He threw her onto the ground and stomped on her stomach. She screamed.

"Alex!" A pang shot in Kara's heart with the scream. She sensed that she was in distress and tried to fly faster.

"J'onn's sending a strike team to follow us. He's flying. Are we getting close?"

"Her heartbeat is getting louder. We have to be." Kara had an idea of the location. Suddenly, she froze.

"What is it?"

"It- it's slow. It's stopping."

"Go, dammit!" Maggie's desperation was enough to snap Kara out of her thoughts and soar to the location she thought of. As they came near, Maggie knew where they were headed and called J'onn back.

"J'onn. Where the alien ship was. Come quick, and bring the medical squad at the front of the line!"

Kara covered Maggie's head tightly as she crashed through the ceiling of the abandoned L-Corp facility. There lay a bloody and unconscious Alex, with a figure punching, kicking, and stomping her big sister.

He turned around at the crash. Maggie ran towards Alex and Kara already had her heat vision ready to fire at him. Maggie put her head on the bloodied girl's chest and listened to a faint heartbeat. Once confirmed, she sat up and put her head in her lap and kissed her forehead. Just hold on, Alex. J'onn's coming. I'm here. Kara's here. I can't lose you. Please, just hold on.

"Jeremiah! Don't. Move. I don't want to hurt you, but I will if I have to."

He still remained silent. Maggie looked onto the altercation and she noticed something falter in him for a second. His eyes then started to glow a crimson red before leaping up.

Kara tried to chase after him but there was nothing. Nothing to sense, nothing to even lead on. She quickly went back onto the ground and ran towards her sister.

"Alex!"

"She's still alive. Barely." She could hear sirens in proximity. J'onn appeared next to them.

"What the hell happened?"

"It was Jeremiah. He tried to kill her."

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