Chap 4

Faora stood in the alley below Alex's apartment. She glanced up before leaping from the ground and landing on the metal platform outside of Alex's window. Faora pulled open the apartment window; the lock shattered and the wooden frame splintered. She gently lowered the window back down before looking around the dark apartment. Sharing Alex's memories made the apartment feel familiar and she found her way around easily. Faora knew there were DEO agents parked outside the apartment but she wasn't worried; no human would be a match for her.

Faora pulled open Alex's fridge and wrinkled her nose at the contents. Three bottles of beer, left over's from a take away and out of date eggs. "Humans are vile creatures" Faora thought to herself as she closed the fridge door. She noticed a bottle of bourbon to her right and poured herself a glass. "Much better" Faora said as she swallowed a mouthful of bourbon. Faora made her way to Alex's bedroom. The room contained a double bed with a wooden frame and two side tables. To her right was a door which she knew led to a small walk in wardrobe. Faora took another sip from her glass and walked over to the wardrobe. Faora removed her boots, combats and DEO t-shirt and changed into black skin tight jeans and a dark green long sleeve top.

She stood in front of the long mirror located in Alex's room and examined her new look. "Not bad for a human" Faora said.

"Get out of my head" Faora heard Alex's voice call from within. Faora smiled and stepped closer to the mirror.

"Are you still in there Alex" Faora teased as she stared into the mirror. She could feel Alex fighting inside, trying to push her out. Faora laughed at Alex's pathetic attempt to fight back "Your weak..."

"Kara will find a way to defeat you" Alex interrupted.

"I don't think so Alex" Faora replied as she walked back into the living room. Suddenly three agents crashed through the front door; guns pointed at Faora. She smiled back at them.

"Put your hands on your head and get down on your knees" the agent called.

Faora stared back at the agents before placing her hands behind her head and dropping to her knees. She watched as one agent moved behind her as the other two kept their guns pointed at her. The agent lowered his gun and placed his hand on hers; he was about to apply the restraints when Faora grabbed his arm and pulled him over her shoulder; punching him hard in the face. Blood poured from his nose. The other two agents charged at her. Faora raised her leg and kicked one of the agents in the chest; he flew backwards and crashed onto the dining table. She grabbed the other agent by the vest; he managed to deliver a blow to Faora's face but screamed out in pain as the bones in his hand shattered. Faora spun the agent round before letting go. She watched as he crashed through the window and disappeared over the fire escape. She felt someone grab her from behind and noticed arms wrapped around her waist. She laughed at the pathetic attempt to restrain her and pulled the agents hands apart. She turned to face the agent; he dropped to his knees as she twisted his arm until she heard it crack. The agent dropped to the floor and shielded his broken arm. Faora reached down and retrieved the agent's side arm before tucking his knife down the side of her boot.

"Drop it" The agent she threw onto the dining table was back on his feet and pointing his gun at her "I don't want to hurt you"

"You mean you don't want to hurt Alex" without warning Faora fired two shots into the agent's chest. He fell to floor.

"You've made your point; you don't have to kill him" Alex called

"I was aiming for his head" Faora replied as she pointed the gun at the unconscious agent. Her hand began to shake as she struggled to pull the trigger

"I won't let you kill him" Alex said

Faora lowered the gun and kicked over a nearby chair in frustration. "You won't be able to hold on forever Alex"

"Just long enough to see Kara destroy you"

Faora heard more DEO agents pull up outside. She exited the apartment via the broken window and climbed the fire exit stairs to the roof. She ran towards the edge of the building and leapt to the building opposite. Faora kept running and leaping from building to building; pushing Alex's voice and emotions to the back of her mind.

"I see you've captured a member of the trio" The jailer said with a smile.

Kara ignored the Jailers remarks. She had no time for small talk."There was an alien called Faora imprisoned on Fort Rozz; what do you know about her?"

The Master Jailer hesitated for a moment "She died when we crashed on earth"

"She's alive"

"That's not possible; I discovered her body myself"

"She has my sister" Kara paused, a lump rose in her throat but she swallowed it down "Faora's using her as a vessel."

"A vessel" The jailer repeated.

"Please...tell me what you know. Help me save my sister."

"Faora was an assassin; she is deadly and uncontrollable."

"How do I stop her?"

"The only way to stop Faora is by killing your sister"

"Not an option" Kara spat.

"Faora can only be destroyed when she is in possession of a vessel"

"I won't let anyone harm Alex"

The Master Jailer lowered his head and turned away from Kara. He thought for a moment before turning back to face her "There might be another way"

Kara stepped closer to the glass cell.

"But I want something in return"

Kara stared at the Master Jailer "What is it"

"My freedom"

"I can't grant you that"

"I refuse to die on this planet Kara Zor El. Grant me my freedom and I will help save your sister and leave this planet; you have my word."

"How do I know I can trust you?"

"You don't."

Kara sighed "What's your plan"

TBC