"My daughter? My daughter is dead," Alura said confused.
"Wait, Kara is alive?" Winn asked hopeful and amazed.
"Brainiac 5 brought her back to life with the Harun-El, created a copy of her, rather. She reappeared in a nation called Russia. She's been brainwashed by dangerous people who want to take over the planet. She's extremely dangerous," Hank said.
"She has all her powers?" Kon asked.
"I believe so," Hank replied.
"She can't be defeated then," Kon said quickly.
"If we work together, we could contain her," Hank said determinedly.
"You have no idea what you're dealing with. I have seen her true power in action," Kon said seriously.
"Reign in Mara was able to defeat her," Hank recalled.
"That's only because my mother was soft on her. If she had fought for real, Mara would have been killed a hundred times over," Kon said. "Not with all the Kryptonians here and every warrior in the galaxy could you defeat her."
"There's still a way," Alura said. "I don't like it, but it's the best chance we have."
"What do we need to do to help you?" Hank asked.
"You just need to stall Kara long enough," Alura said.
"Is that possible?" Hank asked Kon.
"With enough people, maybe," he said.
"I'll work with maybe," Hank nodded.
Kon and Soara looked over the Kryptonian police corp. "We're going to need more," Kon judged.
"On Earth, won't they all have the same power as your mother?" Soara asked ignorantly.
Kon eyed Soara in disbelief. "Maybe if they become stronger here that strength will be multiplied on Earth," he considered.
"We have no choice. We can't transport them all to Earth all at once," Soara said.
Kon nodded and then went Super Insane. "All of you have a rifle. Your task is to actually hit me," Kon said to them.
The police force formed a lined and aimed their rifles at Kon. "If you can aim with this rifle, you can aim with your eyes," Kon said to them. "Fire!"
The Kryptonians fired non-stop on Kon all missing as he moved nearly faster than they could track. Soara watched amazed at Kon's speed. Only a blur of him could be seen as the firing range was filled with laser fire.
Meanwhile, Hank was hosted by Alura for lunch. Thara and Winn were there at the table. "So, she looks exactly like Kara?" Winn asked trying to wrap his head around the idea.
Hank nodded. "I have been gone from Earth so long that I hope the planet is still there."
"We have portal technology but it's not powerful enough to send many through," Alura said.
"What if you connected it with the Harun-El?" Hank suggested.
Alura grimaced. "We would be risking the colony's energy supply."
"Lena Luthor has found a way to create more of the Harun-El. She could replace whatever you would lose," Hank revealed.
"What exactly does Kara want? I mean, we're talking about...killing her," Thara said, uncomfortable with the discussion.
"Earth is a very divided planet. One nation-state, in particular, wants to undermine democracy, rule of law, and commerce around the world. They have weapons that can cause human extinction," Hank told her.
"Hydrogen bombs," Alura said.
"Right," Hank nodded. "They've brainwashed Kara into having her join their side. She attacked the capital of another nation-state called America."
"Kara would never side with the Russians," Winn said skeptically.
"This Kara doesn't have the same memories as the original. She's also teamed up with a dangerous criminal mastermind...Lex Luthor," Hank said. "Who, incidentally, has super-powers, too."
"This is deep," Winn said overwhelmed. "What does Alex think of this?"
Hank looked embarrassed. "I had to erase from Alex's memory that Kara was her sister and that she is Supergirl."
"Why?" Winn asked incredulously.
"Because...she tried to kill herself," Hank revealed.
There was a long pause between all of them. "I could never picture Alex breaking like that," Winn said finally.
"Well, she did. Mara took it hard as well. She was framed for the attack on the White House. She is now public enemy number one," Hank said.
"Did Kara and Mara fight?" Thara asked curiously.
"Yes, it ended badly. Mara barely survived," Hank said.
"Well, this is a good thing, I think. It means Kara can still be reached," Thara said optimistically.
"We must hope for the best but prepare for the worse. This is all my fault," Alura said sadly.
"It's all our faults this happened. We must work together to right this," Hank said to them all.
Alura gave Hank a tour of the research facility. "This signal tower can send out a message to allies of goodwill," Alura pointed to it.
"We will need all the allies we can get," Hank said.
Alura nodded. She quickly typed out a message and sent it off. "If they are willing to help, they will reply but it will take time for the message to reach them even through hyperspace."
Alura then pointed to a portal device. "We will need a portal on Earth to allow for the jump."
"I'll take care of that, but we're going to need a much bigger portal or your people will be bottle-necked. It will take too long to get them all onto the field," Hank judged.
"You sound like a soldier," Alura remarked.
"I am a soldier," Hank replied.
Hank, Winn, Thara, and Alura worked around the clock to create new portal gates and other devices. "I've created something that is going to really surprise her," Winn said pointing to a wrist device he had made.
Thara smiled at his genius. "You seem to be doing well here," Hank observed.
"I have a great life here. I have a family to look after, I have an awesome lab, and the love of my life," Winn smiled at Thara.
"So, have you made it official, yet?" Hank asked.
"Not yet," Winn said embarrassed. Thara eyed Winn wondering whether to tell him they were already married. Hank caught onto her look and smiled.
"Well, no need to rush into it," Hank said.
That night, Hank walked with Winn in the park. "How's James holding up? Still the Guardian?" Winn asked.
"Yeah, he got a pardon from Trump. He's going strong with Lena," Hank told him.
"Thara and I have gone on dates, musical concerts, and played board games for hours, but I don't know how she really feels. On Argo, people don't propose to each other. I've wanted to propose to her many times but never had the nerve. What if she says no? We work together so well," Winn said.
"Winn...," Hank began.
"I mean, we kiss and even have sex occasionally," Winn continued.
"Winn, it's because...," Hank tried to interrupt him.
"But for them, that's just exercise, like yoga," Winn said frustrated.
"Winn, you're already married to her," Hank revealed.
"Wait...what?" Winn wondered.
"I read her mind. You two were assigned to each other the moment you arrived. In her mind, you are her husband," Hank told him.
"Why didn't she tell me?" Winn asked overwhelmed.
"She knew that you would never accept an arranged marriage. She wanted to make you feel like the two of you were falling in love. But Winn, she accepted you as her partner from the beginning. You can propose to her without fear of rejection," Hank told him.
"Really?" Winn asked suddenly relieved. "I mean, that's kind of fucked up."
"She loves you, Winn. Tell her how you feel," Hank advised him. "Especially now since you could be killed very soon."
"Kara kill me? She would never," Winn scoffed.
"Winn, forget what you know of Kara. She's not the same person," Hank said seriously.
"Alright," Winn nodded. "We should get back."
The next morning, Hank met up with Kal-El and his wife, a very pregnant Lois Lane. "Hello, J'onn," Kal smiled seeing him.
"I wish I had better news. Kara is back without her memories. She's working for the Russians. I think she wants to conquer Earth," Hank said to him.
"How?" Kal wondered.
"The Harun-El. Brainiac 5 used it on Kara right before she died. The copy then appeared in Russia," Hank explained.
"I thought the Harun-El made a copy that was the exact opposite of the original. Like, if it were used on you, it would create an evil Superman," Lois recalled.
"Yeah, but Kara wasn't...really good...or evil. She was complicated," Kal said delicately.
"So, there's hope that this Kara can be reached," Lois speculated.
"I don't know about that. She attacked the White House and framed her daughter for the attack. Mara was nearly killed. Kara is also working with Lex Luthor," Hank said gravely.
"Lex Luthor is supposed to be in prison," Kal said becoming serious.
"He escaped, and he has powers from the Harun-El," Hank told him.
"I must go to Earth and stop him," Kal said resolved.
"What about Kara?" Lois asked.
"I am no match against her. While I lived on Earth, far away from the sun and under an atmosphere, she was sleeping right on the surface of the sun. The amount of solar radiation she received in one day is equal to my entire lifetime," Kal calculated.
Lois gasped at that. "Are we certain she has the same power as the original?"
"After what she did to Mara, I believe so," Hank said.
"Do you have a plan?" Kal asked Hank.
"I do," Hank nodded.
Kon stood at attention as his police force practiced their martial arts on him punching and kicking at him. He didn't even feel their blows. Kon would critique each one as they came to him. He then used his speed to dodge their attacks forcing them to change their technique and speed. Soara watched Kon impressed.
"Where did you learn to train troops?" Soara asked.
"My father taught me," Kon replied.
"You're the only one here that has seen your mother's true power. Does she have any weaknesses?" Soara asked.
"No," Kon replied flatly.
"Not even Kryptonite?" Soara questioned.
"Sure, if you can find a way to even get to her. My mother was very playful giving her opponents the impression they could win. She would intentionally lower her power-level and toy with them only to kill them with a single strike. Assuming this version doesn't play, there will be no opportunity to strike her down," Kon said.
"How do you feel fighting your mother?" Thara asked.
"She's not my mother," Kon told her. "Now, again," Kon said to her.
Soara pointed her pistol at Kon and blasted several holes into his torso. "Medic," Thara called out as Kon fell to the ground.
The medic quickly came over to Kon. "How many times are you going to have me do this?" Soara asked.
"Until I am strong enough," Kon said painfully.
Metropolis
On Earth, James punched a punching bag non-stop for a good while. He finally ripped open the punching bag. Lena came to see him. "I heard what happened to you. I'm sorry," Lena said.
"I'm being blackmailed into being the Children of Liberty's spokesperson. And even with these new powers, I got my ass kicked," James said bitterly.
"James, she's still leagues above you. You can't fight her on your own," Lena said.
"Supergirl, our Supergirl, was there and did nothing," James said frustrated.
"Really?" Lena wondered. "James, if you want to get yourself stronger, this is not the way."
"What do you mean?" James asked her.
James went to Lena's training gym filled with modern exercise equipment. "Wow," James said impressed with what he saw.
"Let's get to work, shall we?" Lena said.
James went into full montage mode as he was put on a treadmill, exercise equipment of all types with weights beyond anything a normal gym would have, and a punching machine. Lena watched as Jame's punching power increased with each punch.
Lena then placed a device on Jame's chest and tapped it. A metal suit completely covered Jame's body turning him into Steel. James cocked his armored fist back and punched as hard as he could destroying the punching machine. "I would call that progress," Lena said impressed.
At the DEO training room, Alex charged Brainiac 5 with a kick to the chest and punch to the chest which he blocked. Brainiac 5 blocked Alex's punches and kicks and kicked Alex away. Brainiac 5 advanced on Alex with wide punches. Alex dodged them both and kicked Brainiac 5 to the midsection, to the chin, and a side-kick to the side of his head.
"Impressive...for a human, Director Danvers," Brainiac 5 smirked.
He increased his speed slightly punching Alex to the midsection in quick succession. Alex struggled to block him but was then punched against the wall. Alex quickly got up and kicked Brainiac 5 away. Alex rapidly punched Brainiac 5 to the chest and head but Brainiac 5 locked up her arms and head-butted her twice. Alex raised her leg up to his chest to create distance between them. Brainiac 5 released her and then punched her to the chest sending her to the floor.
Alex got up and rushed Brainiac 5. This time, Brainiac 5 simply dodged or blocked all of her attacks until Alex became furious with herself. Brainiac 5 then saw an opening and punched Alex hard to the chest. Alex coughed and fell to the floor.
"You become angry when you start to lose, Director Danvers," Brainiac 5 observed.
Alex sat on the floor and panted. "I've always been angry, but I don't know why. I feel like something is missing in my mind."
"A missing piece of the puzzle," Brainiac 5 said knowingly.
Kara, as Supergirl, and Col. Haley then entered the room. "Director Danvers, I will be going to the DEO ground base to make preparations for the military exercise. You're in charge around here."
"A military exercise?" Alex wondered.
"It's going to be big," Kara smirked.
"It's a coordinated Air Force and Army exercise incorporating our aerial and armored units along with infantry. It's to ensure we can initiate a rapid response to a land invasion," Col. Haley said.
"A land invasion from whom? Canada?" Alex asked skeptically.
"Like Russia suddenly invading Ukraine, the Baltic States, or as far as Germany, for example," Col. Haley said obviously.
"Yeah, we need to know what the US military can do and what it can't do if that were to happen," Kara said thoughtfully.
"Makes sense," Alex shrugged. "What will you be doing there?" Alex asked Kara.
"I'm the target. I'm something they can hit without having to worry about killing," Kara said.
"Sounds like fun," Alex said enviously.
"Oh, it will be," Kara grinned. "There's going to be thousands of young men all in uniform worshiping me like I was Taylor Swift."
Alex's eye twitched at that as if her mind was trying to recall why that was wrong on so many levels. "If you could excuse me. I need to talk to me," Kara smiled at Alex and Brainiac 5.
"Of course," Brainiac 5 said politely exiting.
Alex gave Kara a confused look and then exited the room. Kara then activated the Kara hologram and saw herself. "What do you wish to know?" Kara, the hologram, asked Kara.
"Tell me about Myriad," Kara asked.
"That content is restricted," Kara, the hologram replied.
"Voice authorization: Kara Zor-El," Kara replied.
"Unlocking. The Myriad program was invented by Astra, the sister of Alura Zor-El...," Kara, the hologram began.
Themyscrira
On the hidden Greek Island of Themyscrira, J'onn came before Queen Hippolyta and Princess Diana at her side. He respectfully took a knee before them. "I need your help," he requested.
After hearing his full explanation, Queen Hippolyta addressed her senate. "This Supergirl is no sister of ours," she ruled. "Prepare for war!" she ordered.
Amazonians went to work sharpening their blades, their arrowheads, and practicing their skills. Hank provided Kryptonite samples for their arrows and blades. "With this, I will compel her to tell the truth to the world," Diana said showing Hank her lasso.
Atlantis
Soon thereafter, Hank visited the Atlanteans at the bottom of the ocean with Arthur at his side. "The Russians have been dumping their nuclear waste in our oceans for far too long and patrolling our oceans like they own the place. It's time for an old fashion ass-kicking," Arthur said to an entire stadium of Atlanteans.
The crowd roared in approval. Immediately, Atlanteans began to suit up in white suits and gathered their plasma rifles. Those who could breathe on the surface took up tridents. Arthur activated his trident commanding all the sea creatures of the oceans.
"Yeah, I still got it," Arthur smiled.
Oa
On Oa, John Stewart addressed thousands of Green Lantern Corp members. "Lanterns, I have called you all here for this gathering, because we face an unprecedented danger: Kara Zor-El also known as Supergirl, an enemy we don't truly understand. We do know she has the power to destroy entire civilizations. Powerful enough to even defeat me, our finest warrior who can never be replaced. The Guardians have charged me with leading the Corp. to meet this threat. We will seek out and defeat this new enemy, and we will destroy her. Alone, we are vulnerable but united we are still invincible. We have never been defeated. Will we be defeated now?"
"No!" they all shouted.
"It was for this moment that we were created, but I do not need to tell you your duty. I don't need to tell you who we are," John said and then raised his arms.
"We are the CORP!" they all shouted at once and then fired off their green rings all at once. "We are the CORP! We are the CORP!" they chanted as Oa fired off an intense green jet of energy.
Metropolis
On the streets of Metropolis, Flash, Cyborg, Green Arrow, and Shazam assembled to meet with Hank. "Fighting Supergirl is suicide," Oliver said to Hank super-serious.
"I have a plan," Hank told them.
"I'm listening," Cyborg said ready to record and analyze the plan.
The next morning, Hank walked with Mara through a botanical garden. "It sounds like suicide," Mara said to him.
"We have a chance," Hank insisted. "We just have to stall her for a brief moment."
"A brief moment is an eternity when fighting someone that can move at the speed of light," Mara mused.
"I've coordinated a large army. I'm willing to die for this," Hank said.
"That's the thing. I can't die," Mara said.
"What do you mean?" Hank asked.
"Alex had her pills to cope, I had...Reign," Mara said smoothly shifting to Super Insane god. Hank stared at her red spiky hair and red eyes.
"How? Why?" Hank gasped.
Mara went back to normal. "Reign was under the control of Selena. She's actually not too bad once you get to know her."
"She killed your mother and father," Hank said aghast.
"I know you don't forgive, Hank, but I do. I was tired of my sadness and rage. I sought her help to lessen the pain. We've talked through my issues, and I have learned so much from her. I don't expect you to approve of my decision. Know that I am immortal and that Reign and I are on the same page," Mara said.
"Does Kon know?" Hank asked.
"No," Mara replied.
"You've taken an awful risk," Hank chided. "You could have ended up like Sam."
"Even with Reign, the gap between us is wide. But I can buy you the time you need," Mara told him. "I will be going to Russia soon. I intend to end Lex Luthor once and for all."
"But you don't kill," Hank recalled.
"No, but Reign does," Mara replied.
Moscow, PATRIOT
The Guardians trained with Lex Luthor who was now utilizing his superpowers more effectively. Lex kept up with Khan's speed, was as strong as Ursus, and could break free of Ler's rock energy whip. Alina watched the training sessions with some interest.
"Why don't you join us?" Lex asked her shirt-less and sweaty.
"You're far too powerful for me, Lex," Alina flattered him.
"I know, right?" Lex said arrogantly as he took up a towel. "I'm tired of waiting. When do we begin the next phase?"
"Soon, Lex, soon," Alina assured him.
"I was promised your full cooperation," Lex said annoyed.
"And you do. We're just setting all of the pieces on the board. You can understand, right?" Alina stalled.
"Of course," Lex said frustrated.
"In the meantime, I can send you some girls to keep you company," Alina offered.
"That's not necessary. I prefer to be alone, thank you," Lex said awkwardly.
"Or myself for that matter," Alina pressed.
"I don't play well with others," Lex refused.
Alina eyed Lex as he departed wondering what kind of man he was.
New York City
The next day, Kara, dressed as Supergirl, came out to the New York Yankee Stadium and earned thunderous applause from the excited crowd. She was about to throw the first pitch of the game. The catcher came up to Kara still wearing his face-guard. "Give me your best pitch," he said.
"Do you have a death wish?" Kara wondered.
"I can take it," the catcher said confidently.
"I'm going to throw just hard enough to send you on your ass. How about that?" Kara smirked.
"Let's see it," the catcher agreed.
Kara shook her head amused and waited for the catcher to take his position. Kara went through the motions of a professional pitcher and fired off the baseball at around 1000 mph. The ball went super-sonic going at the same speed as a bullet. Kara watched the ball as if it were in slow motion. The catcher managed to catch the ball and remained in his squatting position. The radar gave the pitch 1005 mph.
The crowd, ignorant of how much power that entailed, applauded Kara's speed. Kara gave the catcher a surprised look. "Well, I'll be damned," she smirked. "He actually stayed on his feet."
The catcher then stood up and took off his mask. Kara frowned as she saw his face. The catcher smiled to the crowd and then ripped his shirt open revealing himself to be...Superman. The crowd got on their feet and roared as he revealed himself. The giant TV screens showed Superman's smiling face. The Superman theme song instantly started playing through the stadium speakers.
Kara stared at the thousands of celebrating fans apprehensively. Superman eyed Kara and gave her a wink.