Prepares yourselves because things are about to get real angsty and cold. Happy reading. I hope I captured the emotions right.
Chapter 4: Realisations
Early Monday Morning…
(Scene: Command Centre, Astro Megaship, Terra Venture City, Mirinoi/Elizabeth's POV)
Everyone, including myself made our way into the Command Centre of the Astro Megaship. Alpha and Damon managed to rebuild it after the others self-destructed it into Trakeena's Scorpion Stinger. With the right resources and materials, those two nerds managed to reconstruct it. Though it will be a long while before they could get it to fly, according to Damon. We met Alpha inside, for an automaton who has no face, he was clearly surprised to see us. It's been a year since we last talked. I feel sorry for Alpha, it must be lonely for him, but he meets Damon on a regular basis.
"Rangers! Aye ai, ai! It's been too long!" Alpha exclaimed,
"True Alpha. Very true." Leo replied. Then his tone got serious. This is a serious matter, I'm worried about my sister, Leo said something is wrong with her, we have to get to the bottom of it. "Alph, Kendrix' has been acting strange. Eliza assumed it was personal problems, then-",
"On a mission to capture the K'hund," Kai added, "She let him go." Then something hit Mike. What's he thinking of? It looks a lightbulb just switched on in his head.
"Alpha, could you pull Supergirl's mission logs in the past forty-eight hours?",
"There's nothing I can do!" Alpha was more than happy to oblige. A screenshot of a news headline was shown to us. In block letters the headline said:
"Supergirl Saves Civilians from Overturned Car." My heart was leaping in my chest… please don't tell me she was…,
"Switch the scene of the accident to Thermo-imaging." Kai ordered. The screen changed and our jaws dropped, mine, Kai's and Mike's! Oh no! Leo, Damon and Maya were a little clueless, but they were judging by our expression, they knew it was bad.
"Look at that radiation! That's-",
"Kryptonite." Leo interrupted. Lucky guess for someone who doesn't know the rock's radiation signature.
"Although someone didn't get it quite right. It's synthetic!",
"Synthetic?" Maya questioned, never hearing that word before,
"It means man-made." Said Damon,
"Who on Mirinoi would make Kryptonite?" Leo asked. My face instantly paled, this is all my fault. Judging by the amount of radiation, it must've leaked from the box! How could I be so stupid not to check for damages!
"Eliza, something wrong?" Mike grew concerned,
"My team and I, under the watch of Dr Murphy, as a project we tried to recreate Green Kryptonite. Things didn't go according to plan. I was bringing it to a lab, then accident happened. My sister was exposed to the Synthetic K!",
"That explains the erotic behaviour." Leo mused. I began to cry.
"It's all my fault! If I walked to lab instead of taking a taxi, none of this wouldn't have happened! My sister wouldn't have been affected by that stupid rock!" I felt place a comforting hand on my shoulder.
"We could not predict these circumstances my love.",
"At least we know what our friend was exposed to. What next?",
"My team created Red Kryptonite. Maybe we can design an antidote. We have to find Kendrix." Then a news bulletin came up on screen. We were presented with the headline:
"Commander Given Flying Lesson By Supergirl." Our jaws dropped. Kendrix what did you do!? You put yourself in deep shit now!
"She killed Commander Stanton!?" Kai yelled,
"No. It doesn't look like it. That man went through a lot worse in life." Next, a visual came up. Why is Commander Stanton giving a live news feed?
"Citizens of Terra Venture City, I am speaking to you live from my office at the Head Quarters. It saddens me greatly, to say I can no longer stand by our national hero. Supergirl has become unstable. Last night, she threw me off a building. There's no telling what else she is capable of. I understand it hurts being betrayed by those we trust. I take some of that burden, I made you trust her. I gave you my word that she was safe, a friend, a Guardian. So please, for own safety and your children: stay away from Supergirl."
The live feed cut. I was too shocked. Commander declared Supergirl, my sister a threat to the safety of the entire city. We're running out of time! I checked my watch. It was 10:30 am. Good, everyone has started working. I turned to everyone with a new feeling of determination. This was my mistake, I'm going to fix it.
"Kai! Go to my boss and explain the situation. Mike, Leo, go with him. Maya, Damon, check the village for my sister. I'll check our apartment." Agreeing to my orders, we split up.
"Good luck Rangers!" Said Alpha and we sprinted out the Megaship, going in different directions.
Ten Minutes Later…
(Scene: Dr Murphy's Lab, Science and Research Department, Terra Venture City, Mirinoi/Leo's POV)
Mike, Kai and I rushed into Dr Murphy's lab. His team jumped in surprise, thinking why is a military group walking into a lab full nerds? Murphy straightened himself and fixed his lab coat. He stretched out his hand. We accepted it.
"Lt. Corbett, Officer Corbett and Chen, how may I be of service to you?",
"I bring grave news Dr. You heard Commander Stanton's live feed right?" Mike asked him quickly in a rushed voice.
"Yes, I did. Tragic.",
"It turns out Supergirl was exposed to the Synthetic K you and your team created along with our friend." Dr Murphy's face paled.
"What do you want us to do?",
"You guys created it! Surely you can create a cure!" I begged,
"I don't think it's impossible. I need someone who's an engineer though and someone who familiar with weapons.",
"I'll get onto someone." I pulled out my phone and texted Damon.
"Damon! Get your ass to Dr Murphy's lab. You're needed.",
"OK man! I'll be here ASAP." I put my phone back into my pocket. That's one thing dealt with. Time is of the essence, we have to work fast! God knows how long Kendrix had the Red K in her system!
Ten minutes passed, Damon came rushing in. I'm guessing he ran from the village and back here.
"So what now?" He panted,
"I'm going to check other places for Kendrix.",
"I have to get back to my post." Said Mike, "I'll explain for your absence Kai. Damon, you're staying here to create a weapon that can be fired to cure Supergirl." Damon just nodded. I looked at Dr Murphy, who looks as if the whole weight of the world is on his shoulders. Well, it is!
"You and your team better work fast, for Terra Venture City's sake! Because your little project has turned Supergirl into the monster she always feared she'd be!" I said angrily. Why couldn't they work on a different project? One that doesn't involve Kryptonite. I remember one moment talking to Kendrix, before admitting my feelings to her. We were talking about our desires, the future and our fears. Kendrix' fear was going out of control, going rogue. She can be extremely dangerous, especially with all those godlike powers.
"Don't just stand there people! Get working!" Murphy barked. Mike and I left, then split up again. The machine is going to take time to design, I hope they can do it fast enough. I wonder is Elizabeth having better chances at finding Kendrix? Then I had an idea. We need extra help! I pulled out my phone. Kendrix gave her cousin's and her brother's phone number to us in case of an emergency. What better time! I called her cousin first, she's more than likely to answer. A few minutes passed.
"Hello?" I sighed in relief upon hearing the cousin's voice,
"Hi! Kara Danvers is it?",
"Yes. How did you get this number?" She asked suspiciously,
"I'm a friend of your cousin. Kendrix Morgan.",
"Kendrix! How is she!?" Kara squealed. Wow I'm talking to a puppy here.
"I wish it was on better circumstances but my team and I need your help. Kendrix has been exposed to man-made Kryptonite. The others, as myself don't have the means to take her on! Another group is trying to create a cure." I explained,
"Explain no further! I'm coming! I'll be there as quickly as possible!" And she hung up. Clark Kent next. I dialled his number and waited.
"Clark Kent speaking." Whoa, since when did her brother sound timid?
"Clark! It's Leo!",
"Should I know you?" What's with the suspicious tones in their voices?
"Look man! I'm going to keep this short but your sister is in trouble!",
"No more explanations! I'll be there! Is anyone else?",
"Your cousin." I said meekly,
"Good. Cause I could do with an extra hand. See you soon." He also hung up. I'm pretty sure his ego is slightly broken after Kendrix gave him a fine beating, thinking he was a clone. Ouch. I do pray they get here fast. Terra Venture City is in grave danger.
Evening…
(Scene: Kendrix' and Elizabeth's Apartment, Terra Venture City, Mirinoi/Elizabeth's POV)
I reached our apartment. Damn! I was so worried I took the stairs instead if the elevator! Real smooth Eliza! Suddenly, I found the door slightly open. Did someone break in? Kendrix never leaves the door open. I didn't have my gun, it was in my bedroom. Fortunately, I had my combat knife. Never leave anywhere without, it's become my lucky charm somewhat. I gripped the knife, holding it in reverse grip. What am I thinking! This won't even harm Kendrix! I won't be able to bring myself to harm her! She's my sister! Family!
I stepped inside cautiously, with my knife raised. The lights were switched off, but with natural light coming from the large windows, it brought some brightness into the area. I gulped and tried to keep my heartbeat steady.
"Kendrix?" I called out, "Are you there?" I saw our full length mirror. Then, Kendrix' reflection showed up. She's behind me! I twirled around, seeing my sister. Or I think that's her. She wasn't wearing her normal clothes or her Supergirl outfit. Instead, she wore what looked like a military uniform. Black combat boots, a pair of camo navy-blue army pants and a pitch black coloured tank-top. She dropped the signature cape and I just about make out her family coat of arms to the left of her chest. She still kept her hair down though. I was on my guard, this new outfit does not represent hope and freedom, this represents fear, control and dictatorship.
"Hello sister." She greeted, "Like my new look? I was getting tired of the cape. It was a combat nuisance." I put my knife down gently on the table.
"Keni please. You're not yourself. Let me help you!" Kendrix just laughed, not her usual friendly laugh. There was something sinister, evil about this one.
"I've never been more me in my life!",
"Listen to yourself!" I shouted, "You were exposed to Red Kryptonite! It altered your mind! You're not seeing clearly!" Nothing was getting through to her. I still prayed my baby sister isn't gone.
"And it's actually done me wonders! I can see alright." She chuckled. "All this time you maintained control over me. You didn't seem to mind me aiding you guys as Galaxy Rangers, but that was your adventure. Not mine! Next I saved the space shuttle and when you couldn't stop me from being Supergirl, you got me to help your pathetic military team on missions. To keep what is left of that control. Well that ends now!" I could sense her agitation, this is not good!
"Kendrix, I would never do anything to suppress you!",
"Doesn't matter." She sneered. I could see the effects of the Red K. Her eyes were still blue, but there was tints of red in them. I gulped. I watched as my sister turned to the human-size window doors I installed with the money we saved. We split the cash between us. Kendrix opened them.
"I am finally free!" A gust cool wind rushed into our apartment, overlooking Terra Venture City. Kendrix always loved apartments with a nice scenery. This is why we picked it. "Look at that city!" She said, "They worship me! And those who don't will!" I gasped. Is she serious! What has the Red K done to her?
"Keni please!" I begged, "Listen to yourself!" She turned sharply, glaring at me, her eyes shone with a scary red hue.
"Cut the big sister act Elizabeth! We were never sisters! We don't share blood!" Her words stung me. I did everything I could to stop myself from crying but nothing worked. "I am Kendrix Jor-El, first-born and daughter of the great House of El! The sad thing is Elizabeth, your life would be nothing without me! And that kills you! I know you resent me. I can fly, catch bullets with my bare hands and lift a bus without effort! Everything I do, makes you feel worthless! Because you know what? You are worthless!" I felt a tear slide down my face. Am I really?
"Aw! Did I make you cry?" Kendrix' voice was patronising and mocking. "Well you know what they say: the truth hurts!" And she flew out the window to god knows where. My knees buckled, I dropped to the floor and wept. I don't know her anymore. That wasn't my sister! My baby is sister is gone!
Oh god damn it! This was hard write, especially the hurtful dialogue. So the Morgan's sibling bond has been damaged. Yeah, the two of them are really a mirror image to Kara and Alex. Once again, it was fitting. Still, it hurt me to write this.
In the next Ch, Kendrix unleashes her full fury and will Kal-El and Kara make it in time to aid the former Galaxy Rangers? Stay tuned!