Chap 6
Kara flew over National City; she closed her eyes and listened. It was almost 2am and the City was silent. When her hearing failed to pick up any signs of Alex/Faora she began scanning the City using her x-Ray vision.
Kara was startled by the ringing in her ear. She quickly recovered and pressed her finger against her ear peace. "Please tell me you've found her"
"Found who?" James asked
"James, sorry I thought you were Henshaw"
"Is everything ok, I've seen you fly by Catco at least three times in the last thirty minutes"
"Why are you still at Catco?"
"Cat had some last minute edits for me to fix. Who's missing?"
"Meet me in are secret office" Kara arrived a few minutes before James walked into the office.
"Hey is everything ok" James asked
Kara sat down on the sofa as tears ran down her face. James quickly moved to Kara's side and pulled her into a hug; she buried her head into his chest and sobbed.
"Kara, what's happened" James spoke softly
"It's Alex. She's been taken"
James sat in silence as Kara explained what had happened at the warehouse and the DEO. It took him a few minutes to digest all the information once Kara had finished explaining.
"Is there anything I can do?" He asked
"We still don't know where she is and Hank refuses to accept the Jailers help. I just want my sister back." Kara sobbed.
"If there's anyone who can save Alex, it's you."
"I don't know how." Kara admitted.
"You will find a way just like Alex found a way to bring you back from the black mercy"
"She's always looked out for me, protected me...I should be out there looking" Kara said as she stood
"When was the last time you ate or slept" James asked. His voice was full of concern.
"I need to get back out there"
"If you're going to defeat Faora and save Alex, you're going to need your strength. Please sit"
Kara hesitated before sitting back down.
"There's some left over Pizza down stairs, I'll go grab it"
Kara nodded and sunk into the sofa.
When James returned with the pizza, he found Kara fast asleep on the sofa. He placed the pizza on the nearby desk before gently lifting Kara's legs onto the sofa. He tucked a bit of her hair behind her ear and gently kissed her forehead before taken a seat in the office chair opposite.
Kara blinked and waited for her eyes to adjust to the light. She looked around the room and felt disorientated before the memories of the previous night came flooding. She sat up quickly and was about to leave when James and Winn entered the office.
"Hey Kara" Winn said as he wrapped his arms around her "James told me about Alex. I'm so sorry, if there's anything I can do, name it."
"Thanks Winn, what time is it?" Kara frowned
"8:30"James replied has he handed Kara a coffee and small bag from Noonan's.
Kara's eyes widened "8:30! How could you let me sleep so late?"
"Because you clearly needed it. Besides, you should really explain you're absence to Cat before leaving" James replied.
"I can't worry about Cat right now"
"Alex wouldn't want you to lose your job, just explain to Cat..."
"That my sister's been possessed by an alien and currently missing" Kara interrupted.
"You might want to leave the possessed by an alien part out" Winn said.
Kara rolled her eyes "Fine"
"You may want to change "Winn pointed out.
"I have a change of clothes here" Kara replied and indicated for the two men to leave the room so she could change. Kara quickly called Hank for an update but the DEO had no new leads or intel. Hank had offered to call Cat and play the FBI role but Kara declined and made her way to Cat's office. Kara took a deep breath, walked straight past Siobhan and into Cat's office.
"Miss Grant"
"Assistant number 2" Cat replied not looking up
Kara ignored her new nickname "There's...I've..."
"Use your words Kira" Cat asked as she looked up at Kara and placed her glasses on the desk.
"My sister is missing"
"Oh...that's unfortunate. Have you informed the authorities?" Cat asked
Kara thought carefully "The FBI are involved but I feel like I should be out there looking too"
"The FBI" Cat asked.
"Yes, the FBI." Kara thought quickly "They think her disappearance could be related to an experiment she was working on...in her lab because she's a scientist" The words just kept coming out her mouth before she could stop them.
Cat frowned "I'm sure Siobhan can manage without you getting in the way." Cat placed her glasses back on and waved her hand dismissing Kara. Kara turned and headed towards the door.
"And Kara" Cat called. Kara turned to face Cat "I'm sure you will find your sister"
"Thank you Miss Grant" Kara replied before leaving Catco and heading to the DEO.
Flashback/Memory
The bell rang signalling the end of the school day. Alex picked up her bag from beneath her desk and began packing her books inside. She headed out of the class room and down the hall. She saw Kara waiting for her near the exit and sighed.
"She's so strange"
"I know, right. It's like she's from another planet"
"The Danvers must be pretty desperate to replace their dork of a daughter, they'll take anyone in"
Alex heard the group of teenage girls gossiping about ten feet in front of her. They hadn't noticed her standing there as all three were staring at Kara. Alex turned and headed to the opposite side of the school and used the exit at the back.
Alex hadn't gone straight home as instructed by her parents. Instead she just walked around the small town before taken the scenic route home. She had spent two hours all alone for the first time in weeks. She began thinking about Kara and wondering if she had got home ok. Her pace quickened before turning into a sprint. She entered the house panting and found her mother sitting at the dining table. Their eyes locked.
"Alexandra, where have you been?"
"I was at the library." Alex lied. "Is Kara home yet" she asked.
Eliza stared at her daughter "She's upstairs. She hasn't spoken a word since she got home. Why didn't you wait for her?"
"I'm not her keeper mom. Kara's more than capable of finding her way home without me"
"You are her sister; you should be looking out for her"
"So you keep telling me" Alex snapped before stomping upstairs. She opened her bedroom door and was about the slam it shut but stopped when she saw Kara lying on her bed. Alex knew she had been crying. She moved over to her own bed and looked over to Kara.
"What happened" Alex asked.
"Nothing" Kara replied not looking at Alex.
Alex moved and sat on Kara's bed and waited for Kara to speak. A few minutes past before Kara propped herself up on her elbow.
"I was waiting for you but you didn't show up. Nancy, Emily and Louise offered to walk me home" Kara looked away and blinked away her tears.
Alex could feel the guilt building inside her. "What did they do?"
"It doesn't matter"
"Kara"
"They pushed me around; called me a freak and" Kara paused "They stole my mother's necklace" tears ran down Kara's face and Alex instinctively wrapped her arms around her sister. "It's going to be alright, I promise" Alex held Kara and she fell asleep in her arms.
The next day, Alex waited for the girls to appear in the yard. She scanned the area and saw all three having lunch at a nearby table. Alex felt the rage burn inside her as she made her way over to their table.
"What do you want freak" Emily asked.
"That necklace doesn't belong to you. Give it back" Alex replied trying to keep her cool.
"It was a present from your sister" The girls began to laugh amongst each other.
"I'm only going to ask you once"
"Or what" Emily replied as she stood in front of Alex. Their faces were inches apart. Nancy looked away but Louise turned in her seat and looked up at the two.
"I don't want to fight. I just want Kara's neck..." Alex fell backwards as Emily punched her in the side of her face. The sound of Emily and Louise's laughter filled her ears. Alex saw red, she pushed herself back to her feet and charged at Emily. They fell to the floor and began rolling back and forth. They each punched and kicked. During the struggle Alex managed to pull the necklace from Emily's neck and held it tight in her palm. A group of children surrounded them and began to chant. Alex managed to kick Emily off her and roll away. There was no need to continue fighting; she had what she came for. Alex began to walk away but was unable to get through the crowd that had formed.
"What's the matter Danvers, you afraid to fight me?"
Alex didn't reply
"Or should I go find your freak of a sister"
"Stay away from my sister" this was the first time Alex referred to Kara as her sister in public.
"Or what?"
Without any warning Alex swung and hit Emily in the face and the girl dropped to the floor. Alex turned the girl onto her back and was about to hit her again but felt herself being pulled up and dragged away.
"Let me go" Alex shouted as she struggled to break free
"Enough!" Mrs Spoors shouted. Alex froze "My office now!"
Later that evening, Eliza had sent Alex to her room. She had grounded Alex for two weeks which felt odd to Alex as she had never been grounded before.
"I'm sorry I got you in trouble" Kara said "Does it hurt" Kara motioned to the bruise forming on the side of Alex's face.
"Firstly it wasn't your fault I got in trouble. I'm responsible for my own actions and secondly yes, it does hurt." Alex replied as she pressed her hand to her jaw. "But it was worth it" Alex said as she dangled Kara's necklace in front of. Kara's eyes widened as she leapt from her bed.
"Alex...I don't know how to thank you"
"You don't have to thank me; just accept this as my apology for leaving you at school that day. None of this would have happened if I hadn't of left you." Alex indicated for Kara to turn around so she could place the necklace around her neck. Kara turned back to face Alex; she looked down at the necklace "Thank you Alex. This means a lot to me"
"I know, it was your mothers..."
"No, I mean what you did for me; it means a lot and I won't forget it"
"That's what sister's are for"
Kara pulled Alex into a hug and squeezed.
"Ouch" Alex heard her bone crack and a sharp pain shot up her side.
Kara quickly released her grip "I'm sorry"
"It's ok." Alex rubbed her side "Looks like your getting your superhuman strength" She smiled.
Faora flung forward and almost fell off the sofa; she blinked and looked around the room. The memory had felt so real to her; it was as if she had lived it.