A/N: Thank you for the comments.
Guest (1) - I still haven't decided about Jeremiah, he would add a good element to the plot, but I don't want to make it too dark. Yes there will be a funeral in a couple of chapters and Sam and Ruby will be there.
Guest (2) - How much time Maggie gets will be a balancing act of not trying to distract from the main plot and relationships. Thanks for the new ideas. I have saved them.
Chloe - I will try to add as much Maggie as I can.
yoho - I'm will try to get updates posted most days...but I will fail this weekend.
"Here." J'onn said the next day as he handed Eliza a cup as she stood outside the infirmary looking in.
"Thank you." She said never taking her eyes off Kara, who was lying on a bed unmoving.
"How is she?"
"Withdrawn. And she's getting worse. She is barely acknowledging anyone this morning." Eliza said. "I don't know how to help her."
"This isn't just on you. We'll all help her. We're here for both of you."
"I know. I just feel so helpless." Eliza said before asking. "Do you have any idea why she still doesn't have powers?"
"Not really. Brainy thinks it might be because she solar flared at the same time she was exposed to Kryptonite." J'onn said, before adding, carefully watching Eliza as he did so."But Alex was the expert so we are all playing catch up."
"Alex was the glue that held everything together." Eliza said. "I don't know how we are going to cope without her."
Not having a response J'onn just pulled Eliza into his chest.
-00-
"Kara." J'onn said as he sat down next to her bed. When she didn't acknowledge him he continued. "You need to let us in. I know how you are feeling. I know the darkness seems never ending. But I know you will get through this because you are so strong."
"No I'm not. Alex was the strong one." Kara said. "And now she's gone because of me."
"It wasn't your fault."
"It was. Alex pushed me out of the way." Kara said as tears rolled down her cheek. "If she hadn't she would still be alive."
"You don't know that." J'onn said. "What I do know is Alex wouldn't want to see you like this. I know you are in pain, but you have to fight the darkness that is consuming you."
"Why? I'm so tired." Kara replied.
"If you don't want to fight for yourself I can't make you. But this isn't just about you. Eliza has just lost one daughter, don't make her lose another."
"I'm the last person she wants to see. I've cost her her husband and her daughter." Kara said sadly.
"She doesn't see it that way." J'onn said. "You're her daughter and she needs you more than ever."
"For what? I can barely stand."
"She doesn't need Supergirl, she needs Kara, her daughter." J'onn reminded her. "I've been where Eliza is now so I know exactly how much she needs you. I know you're hurt and I know you are in pain. But for Eliza's sake you need to get through this." He said, hoping that by giving Kara focus she would recover faster.
"You're right." Kara said. "I owe her so much."
-00-
Sitting alone in the lamp room later that day Kara tried to think of a way she could help Eliza and some how make right all the wrongs she had caused her. But with every passing moment her nausea seemed to build. Reaching for a pan she felt more pain in her ribs which only made the nausea worse. Trying to remain still she shut her eyes hoping the world would stop spinning, however it didn't and moments later she found herself vomiting again.
"Hello Kara." Brainy greeted as he entered the lamp room. "Oh, you are sick. Would you like me to get a doctor or your foster mother?"
"No. I'll be okay." Kara said, hoping the room would stop spinning.
"I am not a doctor, but I do not believe your assessment is correct." Brainy countered.
"Did J'onn tell you to come and sit in here?" Kara asked changing subjects.
"No...Yes. He expressed concern about you being alone. I suggested I may not be the best choice, but he said as I had already entered your subconscious I was better placed than most to help you….but I can help with that." He said removing the tray from Kara and leaving the room. A minute later he returned with an empty pan which he handed to Kara. When he then just stood next to her she said.
"You don't have to stay here. I'm fine."
"Fine enough to help me?" He asked.
"Are you trying to distract me?" Kara asked.
"Distraction is a valid coping mechanism." He pointed out.
"What do you need?" Kara asked hoping that by focusing on something other than har nausea she would feel better.
"Winn left me several hidden messages, many of which it pains me to say I have not managed to understand yet."
"You want me to explain Winn's notes?"
"Only one. It refers to several movies you have told me to watch on several occasions."
"So what's the problem?" Kara asked.
"He said I had to watch in the right order. But did not say what that order was. My extensive search of databases has not returned a unique answer to the question. There seem to be several right orders."
"Star Wars?" Kara guessed.
"Yes. So will you help me?"
"If you help me with something."
"Of course." Brainy nodded.
-00-
"Kara, are you awake?" Brainy asked entering the lamp room early the next morning.
"Yes, have you done it?"
"Yes, I have made you a brace like you asked. I unfortunately do not have access to the technology from the future that would speed the healing process up. Although I am sure I could recreate it, that may damage the timeline."
"It's fine." Kara said.
"Okay then. Well this will support the leg and allow you to walk, slowly. I do not advise carrying anything. And always use extra support, like a crutch. But it will not help the healing process."
"Thank you." Kara said.
"Would you like me to put it on for you?"
"Sure." Kara said exposing her leg to Brainy who carefully applied the brace.
"Aghh." Kara grunted when he touched the limb.
"Your sister also didn't care for my medical skills." Brainy said, before adding. "Sharing feelings and remembering a loved one are also valid coping mechanisms."
"Can we just focus on my leg?" Kara asked.
"All done." He said before helping Kara get to her feet.
"How is it?"
"It hurts. But, I can put weight on it." Kara said standing by herself.
"Do not forget the crutch." Brainy said handing her one. "Obviously two would be better, but your shoulder wound will not take the strain, so one will have to do. So what now?"
"Now you help me walk." Kara said.
"Should we not confirm that is acceptable with Dr Hamilton?"
"No." Kara said as she unsteadily took a step, then another.
"I feel the need to remind you that exercise consumes energy and you have not been eating." Brainy said, suddenly aware of how wrong helping Kara could go.
"I'll eat when I can walk." Kara said making it to the far wall, although she was getting breathless. Pausing for a minute she turned and started to walk back.
"Kara?" Eliza asked as she entered the infirmary and saw Kara trying to walk. "What are you doing?" She asked hurrying to Kara's side and supporting her.
"Trying to walk." Kara said panting, her face gleaming with sweat.
"You're not ready. You need to stay under the lamps so you can get your powers back."
"It has been nearly two weeks, I don't think they're coming back." Kara said.
"Kara you need to stay here." Eliza said as Kara stood.
"No I don't. They can't do anything for me. I need to accept this is my life from now on. We need to move on. I know you are delaying the funeral so I can attend. Alex sacrificed everything for me. The least I can do is make sure she gets the goodbye she deserves."
-TBC...
A/N: Thanks, for reading and reviewing.
