"How are you feeling?" Alex asked entering Kara's room.
"A little tired, but okay." Kara said. "Any news on Henshaw?"
"Not yet. Winn is trying to come up with a way to trace him, but in reality until he appears again there won't be much we can do. But Winn has come up with a device that should protect you from Kryptonite."
"What about Elle?"
"He also has one for Elle." Alex assured her. "I know you are worried about Elle, but right now you need to concentrate on getting better."
"When can I go home?"
"After I'm sure you're okay."
"You said the test results were normal."
"They were, but Kara you nearly died. We need to make sure there is no long term damage."
"I want to go home."
"A few more tests then I'll take you." Alex said.
"Really?"
"Really. Elle has already told me you have to be back before bedtime. She's getting really bossy."
"Well she does spend a lot of time with you." Kara smiled.
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"That smells great." Adam said as he and Cat walked into the kitchen where Eliza and Elle were baking. "Chocolate Pecan Pie?" He guessed.
"Mom's favourite." Elle said concentrating on the oven.
"Fortunately it looks like Elle has inherited your culinary skills." Eliza commented.
"Seeing Kara has none, there was nothing to inherit from her." Adam pointed out before looking at Elle and pointing out. "No more excuses not to help with dinner then."
"I always help Grandma Cat with dinner." Elle said.
"So it's just me you don't help?" He asked. Instead of responding to him she exclaimed.
"There're here!" With that she ran from the kitchen.
"I'm not sure she's following the no super hearing rule." Eliza commented as Adam followed Elle. As he reached the hallway Elle had already opened the door and was hugging Kara. As Alex and J'onn walked past Adam giving the trio some space he silently thanked Alex before joining Kara and Elle in a hug.
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"Are you sure you're okay?" Eliza asked once they had finished dinner.
"I'm fine. Alex wouldn't have let me out if I wasn't." Kara assured her.
"Then why is your heart beating faster than normal?" Elle asked.
"How fast?" Alex asked.
"I'm fine." Kara promised before looking at Elle and pointing out. "As for you, no using powers."
"But Alex said I was in charge of looking after you." Elle countered.
"I'm fine."
"Fine enough to answer more questions?" Elle asked.
"Sure." Kara said.
"When will I get more powers?" Elle asked.
"Hopefully not for a long time." Adam said.
"Why?" Elle asked.
"You are enough trouble as it is." Adam pointed out.
"Could I get any different powers from you?" Elle pressed Kara, ignoring Adam.
"Anything is possible." Kara said as Alex jumped in.
"You know, there is one power you have that no one has mentioned."
"Really? What?" Elle asked.
"It's kind of a secret." Alex said as everyone looked confused. "Come sit here." Alex said patting the spot next to her on the couch.
Not even considering it could be a trap Elle did as she was told as Alex said.
"You're super ticklish." With that she started tickling her niece who squealed hysterically.
"Please." Elle squeaked.
"You want more tickling?" Alex asked before she resumed.
When Alex finally stopped she asked. "Want to know about more powers?"
"No." Elle said scrambling back over to Kara who said.
"Bedtime."
"But I'm not tired." Elle complained.
"You can stay down for another thirty minutes and have no bedtime story. Or you can go to bed now and choose who reads to you." Adam said.
"Okay." She sighed before approaching Cat.
"Night Grandma." she said hugging her.
"Good night my little angel." Cat said hugging her back.
"Night Grandma." Elle said moving onto Eliza.
"Goodnight Sweetie." Eliza said as she hugged her. Next Elle suspiciously approached Alex, fearing another tickle attack.
"Night Elle." Alex said hugging her, whispering. "Your mom is real ticklish too."
"I heard that." Kara said.
"Will you stay tonight?" Elle asked Alex.
"Sure." Alex smiled as Elle went off to Adam.
"Does this mean you don't want me to read to you?" He asked as she hugged him.
"Not tonight. I want mom."
"Go get ready for bed. I'll be up in a few minutes." Kara said.
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"Elle?" Kara called when she got to her daughter's bedroom and found it empty. Guessing where she was she entered her and Adam's room and found Elle lying in the middle of the bed with Krypto. Before she had a chance to say anything Elle's eyes went wide and she pleaded.
"Please."
"Just tonight." Kara said knowing she wouldn't be able to say no. She then looked at Krypto and asked.
"What's his excuse?"
"You know he can't sleep without me." Elle said stroking his head. Sensing Kara was about to throw him out of bed Elle pressed. "Please. He's been worried about you too."
"Fine." Kara said. "I'll be back in a minute."
When Kara returned in her pyjamas she climbed into bed next to her daughter she asked. "So what story do you want?"
"No story. Will you tell me about Krypton?" Elle asked.
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"What are you doing?" Adam asked when he saw Alex in the kitchen by the window.
"Just making sure everything is secure." She said before conceding. "Not that a simple lock will get in Henshaw's way."
"True, but that's where you and your army come in." Adam said.
"It's not an army."
"Close enough." Adam said. "Do you think he'll come here?"
"Anything is possible." Alex said. "What I don't get is why now. I mean he has been totally off-grid for close to seven years. Why expose himself now?"
"You think it is the start of something bigger?" Adam asked.
"It's a possibility." Alex said. "Until we know I want you to increase your training."
-TBC..
A/N: Thanks for reading and reviewing.