Chap 10

Faora drove Eliza's car to the end of the dirt track and dragged her from the passenger seat, dropping her to the floor. Eliza rolled onto her back "Where are we?" She asked as she tried to refocus.

"Start walking" Faora spat as she pulled Eliza to her feet. Eliza staggered forward. Faora chuckled "You humans are so weak and pathetic."

"Why are you doing this?"

Faora tilted her head and stared at Eliza "There is a war coming and I don't plan on sticking around to see the outcome." Faora stepped closer to Eliza, their faces inches apart "You see, I've always been a survivor Eliza and thanks to Alex's knowledge I now have a way of getting off this infested planet."

"My daughters will stop you."

"Aw, you humans do like to live in hope." Faora said before grabbing Eliza and pushing her forward.

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The sun had begun to set and darkness was already filling the forest around them. Kara watched as the last bit of sunlight disappeared over the horizon.

"How are you feeling?" Hank asked as he sat beside Kara.

"I'll be better once we save Alex and Eliza."

Hank smiled "Me too. I can't help but feel responsible, I should never have brought Alex into the DEO. I'm supposed to be protecting her." Hank said sadly.

"Don't do that, this isn't your fault. Faora..."

"Did someone say my name" Faora called as she stepped into the opening.

Kara jumped to her feet and turned to face Faora. Her heart ached at the sight of Eliza; she locked eyes with her adoptive mother "It's going to be ok, I promise." Eliza nodded as tears ran down her face.

Faora stared at the ship "I see you've kept your word." Faora said as she nodded towards the ship.

Kara moved so she was standing between the ship and Faora. "And now you need to keep yours, let my family go."

Faora pushed Eliza to her knees and held the gun to her head. Kara and Hank rushed forward. "Don't come any closer" Faora shouted.

"What are you doing? You have your ship; just let them go." Kara shouted back.

"I have one more request" Faora stared at Hank "This vessel is growing weak; I will need someone to take her place."

Without hesitation Hank stepped forward "I will take her place."Faora smiled before releasing her grip on Eliza.

"J'onn no, I won't let you." Kara began

"This is not your decision Kara, I promised to keep Alex safe and I plan on keeping that promise."

Without warning Faora charged at Kara and pushed her hard in the chest. Kara flew backwards and crashed into the side of the ship; she pushed herself back up and watched as Faora grabbed Hank. This was not part of the plan and Kara refused to let Faora hurt another loved one; she clenched her fists and flew at Faora and the two crashed into the ground. Hank quickly helped Eliza to her feet and moved her out of harm's way.

Kara stood behind Faora and wrapped her arms around her; she held Faora's arms to her side. "I know your still in there Alex, I need you to fight."

Faora bent forward and launched her head backwards and felt the back of her head collide with Kara's face. Kara released her gip and staggered backwards; she felt another blow to her chest, face and gut as she fell to the floor. Faora stood over her "I expected more from you Kara. You've spent too much time with humans, it's made you weak."

"No, it's what makes me strong" Kara said as she tackled Faora to the ground.

Hank returned to the opening and saw Kara and Faora fighting, each trying to gain the upper hand. Part of him wanted to go help Kara but he turned and headed for the ship.

"She's here, is the portal ready." Hank asked.

"Almost, I just need to make a few more adjustments."

"We're running out of time."

"Then take this and stall her."The Jailer replied as he pushed a large silver weapon into Hank's chest. Hank took hold of the weapon and examined it "I won't shoot Alex."

"Don't worry, it will only stun her." The Jailer turned and continued adjusting the device on his arm.

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"Kara" Faora whispered. Kara was sitting on top of Faora her fist raised and ready to hit its target; she stared back and tilted her head "Alex?" Kara asked as she lowered her arm.

"I'm so sorry Kara"

"Alex" Kara repeated pulling her up into a hug. Tears ran down Kara's face as she wrapped her arms around Alex. The embrace felt cold and lacked affection. Kara heard Faora chuckle and she stepped back and held her at arm's length.

"I'm sorry; I really thought I could play along but the look on your face."Faora laughed "It's priceless."

Kara was filled with rage as she spun Faora around and let go. She watched as Faora crashed hard into the remains of the cabin. Faora swung a large bit of timber at Kara and she flew backwards into the forest. Blood poured from the back of Faora's head as she staggered to her feet; she saw Hank standing in the entrance of the ship and charged at him. Pain erupted through her body; she looked up and saw Hank pointing a weapon at her. She clenched her fists and continued to walk towards him.

"It's over Faora" Hank shouted as Kara appeared at his side. Faora refused to give up, she just needed to get closer to Hank. Hank pressed the trigger again and watched as Faora dropped to her knees. Faora screamed as the electricity burnt through her body. Memories flashed before her eyes as she was overcome with human emotion; she fought to stay in control of Alex but felt weak as pain travelled around her.

"That's enough" Kara said and Hank lowered the stun gun to his side. They watched as Faora's body shook uncontrollably. "Alex please, come back to me."Kara pleaded

Faora looked up at Kara and saw tears running down her face; she felt a small lump rise in her throat and looked away. Her eyes fell on a small object on the ground. It looked familiar but she couldn't recall where she had seen it; she reached out and picked it up; it was Kara's necklace, the one her mother had given her. It must have falling off during their fight. She held the necklace in the palm of her hand, Faora felt herself slipping backwards into darkness as Alex's regained control.

Alex blinked and took deep, steady breaths; she slowly lifted her head and looked up at them both "Kara" Alex said weakly.

Kara stared into Alex's eyes and knew it was her sister looking back at her "Alex" Kara dropped to her knees and pulled Alex into a hug.

"Everything's just a blur" Alex begun

"It's ok, you're save now."

"What did I miss" The Jailer asked as he looked down at Kara and Alex.

Alex looked up at him and frowned "What's he doing here?"

"It's a long story but he's here to help."

"You can't trust him Kara." Alex said as she pushed herself to her feet.

"We can, he could have escaped earlier but he chose to stay and help."

Alex stared back at the Jailer; she still didn't trust him but she trusted Kara.

"Alex" Eliza called as she ran towards them.

The memory of Faora attacking her mother flashed before her eyes. "Mom" Alex said as her mother wrapped her arms around her. "I'm so sorry; I never wanted to hurt you."

"Sshh...It wasn't you Alex." Eliza held out her hand and Kara took it and allowed herself to be pulled into the embrace.

"Er...I'm sorry to be the one to break up the happy reunion but we still have prisoner to banish." The Jailer said.

Alex dried her eyes against her sleeve "So what's the plan."