Chapter 17
Kara was lying on her stomach in the lab as Doctor Milo carefully extracted bits of Kryptonite, metal, and other debris that had been allowed to penetrate her skin thanks to the infused bomb. Despite not feeling one hundred percent himself, Mon-El sat in the chair next to her, letting her squeeze his hand if need be. While she flinched occasionally, she seemed more concerned about him.
"How are you feeling?" She asked, studying his face.
"I guess I'll be better once the Kryptonite is gone. Though Harrison was able to take a blood sample because of it so we'll see what he has to say," Mon-El told her.
"What were you thinking?" The blonde wanted to know.
"Well, first, I didn't know the lead poisoning cure had been laced and second, I could say the same for you," he pointed out.
"I could hear him calling me out. I figured he intended to do something that would get civilians in trouble. I couldn't ignore him," she said.
"You think the building got him?" Mon-El wondered.
"Hard to say. It wouldn't get me but since we don't know how far his powers had progressed, I wouldn't rule him out until we actually have a body," Kara admitted.
"Yeah I was afraid you'd say that," he frowned.
"It looks like I'm all done," Doctor Milo spoke up as he shoved the Kryptonite fragments into a lead box. Both Kara and Mon-El heaved a sigh of relief.
"I feel much better already Doc," the former Daxamite smiled.
"Good. I am sorry though. I didn't realize that you had the decision to become a Kryptonian taken away from you," Milo seemed very upset.
"It was never a decision. If Harrison hadn't have done it that way, I would have asked to have it done. I haven't been a Daxamite in a long time. Feels good to make it permanent," Mon-El smiled before wrapping his arm around Kara's shoulders and pulling her into his side.
"Besides that means I can keep getting this one out of trouble," he winked.
"I think he means into trouble," Kara teased.
"Well that too," Mon-El chuckled before kissing her temple.
"Kara!" Winn came charging into the room, breaking the moment, and practically tackling her to the ground. James wasn't far behind though he managed to stop himself from tackling her. She gave them both a hug.
"Good to see you guys too. Any updates on the situation?" She asked.
"Alex and Maggie are still combing the site with the team and the NCPD but so far no Mr. Hill. Unfortunately, with the blast site littered in Kryptonite, no x-ray vision help," Winn frowned.
"Yes it could be a while before the rubble gets cleared. Does J'onn want me to go down there and help? I mean I made a mess, I should probably be down there trying to clean it up," the blonde said.
"You're staying put. I already sent Clark back to Metropolis. When he heard the explosion, he just rushed over here, without thinking. Since Ben Hill is still possibly on the loose, we can't take any more chances," J'onn walked into the room.
"That's going to be hard. Lena has been blowing up Kara's phone and Miss Grant wants to see her," James told them before handing the blonde her phone. Kara thanked him and quickly started going through her messages. She then placed a phone call to her friend.
"Kara?" The sound of cautious optimism was evident in Lena's voice.
"That's me. Sorry it took so long to call you back," the blonde said.
"Just glad you're all right. Any chance we can talk later?" Lena asked.
"Maybe but first Miss Grant is on a tear and I need to handle it," Kara told her.
"There's a reason you are who you are. Good luck and talk to you soon," with that the call was over and Kara turned to James.
"How bad is Miss Grant?" She asked.
"She practically blew a gasket when you weren't in the office. She's really starting to concern me. I know she was out of the game for a little bit but holy cow," James admitted.
"I have noticed she seems off. I'll get down to the office and handle it. Should I tell her you're getting shots of the explosion scene?" She wanted to know.
"Good call, I better get down there," he nodded.
"Be careful, both of you. Mon-El, I need to speak to you, along with Harrison and Doctor Milo," J'onn said. Everyone could tell that he wasn't in the frame of mind to be letting Kara go out of the office again but he didn't have much choice.
"I haven't been called into the principal's office in a long time," Mon-El swallowed hard.
"This would be a first for me," Milo said. The two followed the Martian out of the lab and down the hall where Harrison was already waiting in the secure conference room.
To Be Continued…