Chap 11
The Jailer stood in front of Kara. "Once the portal is open it will suck everything and anything that is in close proximity."
"What's stopping it pulling Alex through?" Hank asked
"Your men left this behind" The Jailer said as threw a rope to Hank "Tie it around her and hold on." The Jailer turned and headed back to his ship.
"I don't like this. It's too risky" Kara said
"There is another way." Hank replied
"No!" Alex said as she took the rope from Hank and tied it around her waist. "I won't let Faora take you. This will work."
"You ready" The Jailer called.
"We need a few minutes" Kara called back. The Jailer shook his head. Attached the device between the ships entrance and headed to the cockpit.
"Mom, I need you to leave" Alex said. Eliza held her daughter tight and refused to let go. "I'm not leaving you"
"I can't fight Faora if I'm worrying about you." Alex kissed her mother's cheek "I love." Eliza continued to sob "I love you too."
Alex looked to Kara indicating her sister to step in. Kara gently pulled Eliza away from Alex and guided her to a safe distance.
Alex turned to Hank "I need you to promise you will look after them if things go south."
"Alex..."
"Promise me." Alex interrupted.
Hank nodded "I promise."
Alex smiled "Thank you."
Kara returned to Alex's side and looked between the two "What's going on" She asked.
"Nothing" Alex answered as she took hold of Kara's hand. "Kara, whatever happens I..."
"Stop...there will be no goodbyes today." Kara fought back the tears. Hank stood between the two sisters and placed a hand on each of their shoulders. "We will get through this together."
There was a loud explosion and all three looked towards the ship. There was a blinding light and a force pushed them backwards. They looked back and saw a circular hole forming in the ships entrance. A small electrical storm began to form and lightning struck nearby trees and rocks. Alex looked back to her sister and squeezed her hand.
"No goodbyes remember" Kara said as she pulled Alex to her feet.
Alex nodded "Be right back". She let go of Kara's hand and walked towards the portal. Kara felt something in her hand and looked down at her palm; her mother's necklace, tears ran down her face as she remembered the last time Alex had returned her necklace. She watched as her sister got closer to the portal. Kara tightened her grip on the rope. Hank transformed and stood behind her; he dug his feet into the ground and held onto the end of the rope.
Alex shielded her eyes from the blinding lights; she could feel the portal pulling her closer. She felt the rope tighten around her waist as Kara and J'onn held onto the opposite end. Suddenly, Alex fell forward, her chest was tight and her throat burnt; she felt as if she was suffocating. Faora fought to regain control and saw the portal through Alex's eyes before being pulled from her body.
Kara looked on in horror as a black liquid hovered above her sister before being sucked into the portal. There was another loud explosion and lightning struck around them. Kara felt herself being pulled towards the portal and used all her strength to pull back.
"It's not stable." The Jailer shouted from inside the cockpit.
Eliza had heard the explosions and raced back to the opening. Kara heard Eliza scream and saw her fly towards the portal. Hank let go of the rope and flew towards her. He caught her and tried to fly away from the portal. He felt himself being sucked back; he quickly changed his course and flew upwards.
Kara felt bolt of lightning hit her chest and she fell backwards; she managed to keep her hold on the rope. Alex looked back at Kara, adrenaline rushed through her as she saw Kara being pulled towards the portal. She couldn't risk her sister being sucked into the portal.
"I won't let you go." Kara shouted.
"I know" Alex smiled before retrieving the knife from inside her boot. She looked back up at her sister "I love you." Alex shouted before cutting the rope. Kara flew backwards and Alex was sucked into the portal. Lights exploded around Kara, she pushed herself to her feet and flew towards the portal. She crashed hard into a large rock and it shattered around her. She was too late, the portal had closed and Alex was gone.
J'onn landed in front of her "What happened?" He asked as he looked around for Alex. There was no sign of Alex, the Jailer or his ship.
"She...She cut the rope" Kara answered in disbelief. "She's gone, my sister is gone."