Bluelion - Kara will eventually be coming out as Supergirl. She will most likely not be working at CatCo, however I have not concretely decided yet. At some point, I will probably leave it up to a vote, but that's a long ways off. Lena has a chance of coming into this story, but I'm not entirely sure where she'd fit in yet. Also, probably no James. I dislike how irrelevant his character has become this season, and how the writers keep forcing plot lines for him. However, if enough people want to see him, I may somehow include him. As for Mon-El, it goes same as Lena. He may come into this story later, but I'm unsure where he'd come in, and what purpose he would serve. Since I am keeping it to no romances this story, there will be no Karamel or Supercorp unfortunately. Thank you for reviewing :)
Reader - I'm sorry but I can't really make the chapters much longer, unless it is extremely significant, for example their reunion or the first chapter. I don't really have time to make longer chapters than they have been, my apologies. I had considered many of the guesses you sent in, which were hilarious by the way and made my day, however it appears that unfortunately none were correct. I wouldn't have been able to enter you anyways since I can't PM you :( I was dying by the time I got to the bottom of your list. Anyways, thank you for reviewing. As for your entire list:
I may throw Corben into the mix, but it would probably be later into the story. Unfortunately no dragons (haha, this one was funny). Red sun and Black Mercy are interesting, and two options I considered, and I may decide to include them later to enhance the sister relationship, but not sure yet. Haha, no pets, I think it might just be a tad too much. This is an interesting option for including Mon-El, and I may actually add this in at some point, but still unsure. However, if I do this, I will not keep him evil the whole story because I love his character too much to do that.
Your next one killed me, lol! The world will not turn against Kara, in fact, they will be very supportive of her coming out. Unfortunately, everything I have said has not been a lie, and the entire story is not a plot twist, but that would have been great haha. Winn being a Cadmus agent and Kara being a fugitive forever had me on the floor crying, but unfortunately that is not the case either. There will not be any falling pianos, but that would have been funny, and just altogether... interesting... No, Lillian will not become President and commit a mass genocide of aliens, but I mean, I guess she is kinda doing that right now, just without the Presidency.
Lillian is not Olivia! That would a fat plot twist, haha. Lillian being a White Martian is intriguing, but not going to happen. "Lillian is Kara!" had me dying, I agree it has gotten too far. It was all a dream, if only. The whole world is an illusion! Hah, unfortunately, our sisters are not living in a conspiracy. Sorry. Thank you for your review, it cracked me up and made my day. You are awesome, I wish I could PM you :)
Reader - There is nothing to be worried about. Just some personal things, sorry I didn't get a chance to write a bonus. Thank you for your concern, it means the world :)
The next week went relatively smoothly, with a definite decrease in Kara's PTSD episodes. She got plenty of restful and peaceful sleep, and her body was almost fully recovered with the help of the solar lamps.
As Alex sat playing cards with Kara on the hospital bed, the younger sister carefully asked,"Alex, I... When can I go home? I feel fine now, and I want to leave soon. I've been bedridden for almost a month."
Alex frowned slightly. "Well, this is the DEO branch in National City. Midvale is too far of a move for you in your condition and would be too great of a risk if you were to regress in your recovery, simply because of the distance." She paused to make sure Kara was following. "But, I do have a place here in the city. It'd just be us two because the apartment is pretty small, but you can stay there with me." When Kara didn't respond, Alex thought she had pushed too hard. She rushed out. "Only if you want, though. I wouldn't want to make you do anything that would make you feel uncomfortable or weird or if you really want to go back to Midvale I guess that can be arrang-"
Kara interrupted, grinning. "Alex, you're rambling. Your apartment, a place here in the city. Just us two. It sounds like everything we've ever dreamed of. It's all we would talk about as kids, living in the city. Us two 'braving the world together,' as you say. It sounds perfect. I would love to stay, but only if you are 110% sure that it's okay."
Alex beamed. "Of course it's okay. My door is always open for my little sister. I'll have Mom pick up some sheets, blankets, pillows, and clothes for you. We'll have you all set up in no time."
Kara smiled, excited to be going back out into the world with her sister. "That's great, Lex. Thank you... When do you think I will be able to get out of here?"
Alex pondered for a moment before answering. "Sometime within the week, hopefully. But don't quote me on that, we should probably ask Dr. Hamilton when she comes back."
Kara nodded and turned on the low quality TV that had been set up for her and Alex in the room. She put on a movie, and cuddled up against the side of the bed. As Alex started to rotate her chair so she could watch too, Kara stopped her and patted the open spot next to her on the bed.
Alex happily obliged, and snuggled up against her sister. All Alex had wanted for a decade was to be able to hold Kara in her arms, safely. To be able to take in her distinct Kara scent. To soak up her piercing and warm blue eyes. It all felt so impossible, and now that it was happening, it was surreal.
With these thoughts swirling through her head, Alex protectively pulled Kara in tighter to her side, and held one of Kara's hands with her own. Her other arm was draped around Kara's shoulder, and her little sister was tucked cozily into her.
Kara mumbled something, drowsily. "Mmm, it's okay, Lex. Not going anywhere. Don't have to worry."
Alex laughed a little, a hint of seriousness in her eyes. "I'll always worry about you, little sis."
Kara smiled, on the verge of falling asleep. She tucked her neck into Alex's shoulder and leaned her head into the crook of Alex's neck. She squeezed Alex's hand and fell asleep.
Alex smiled slightly before kissing Kara's head gently.
They fell asleep like that, on Kara's hospital bed.
Alex woke up a little later, to a slight movement from Kara. The movement started to become gradually more extreme, until Kara was thrashing in her sleep. Alex shook her awake, and Kara bolted upright in bed, panting and sweating heavily. Tears were spilling out of her eyes at an alarming rate.
Alex overcame the initial shock and began to soothe Kara. She used one of her hands to gently stroke Kara's hair, and used the other hand to rub slow and soothing circles on Kara's back. Alex began uttering whatever comforting words came to mind.
"It was just a nightmare, Kara. Don't worry. You're here with me, and we're safe. You're okay. Just listen to my heart. We're fine... We're fine."
Kara began to calm a little, physically at least, but her tears never slowed. "God, Alex... It was... I..." she was hiccuping through her tears, shakily inhaling short little gasps of breath. "They... They had me and H-Hank was about to... They had you too. I let you get caught... I didn't protect you..." Kara sobbed hysterically, recalling the horrors of her nightmare, but also reliving the horrors of her actual experience.
Alex quietly soothed,"Shhhh, Kara. It's okay. I'm fine, see? I'm right here with you, my heart is beating, it's fine. You didn't fail to protect me, I'm okay. I'm not hurt, don't worry."
"H-He was going to k-kill you. She had just shot me... with a bullet... kryptonite? I... I couldn't move that much. But I tried, so hard. I... somehow got up and started l-limping over... Right as I got there, he... You..." Kara trailed off, unable to continue.
Alex muttered,"Oh, Kar." Her little sister leaned in, crying into Alex's shoulder. The older sister felt her shirt getting soaked, but didn't care.
She kept mumbling something along the lines of,"Shh, you're okay. I'm okay. It's fine. It'll be fine," while she rubbed circles around Kara's back. She pulled her little sister in closer, and they sat there for half an hour until Kara managed to calm down somewhat.
Her little sister's watery blue eyes looked up at her and she admitted shakily, resembling a small child. "Lex, I'm... afraid to go back to sleep. I'm really... just really tired, but I don't want to go back to sleep."
Alex shifted on the bed, so Kara's head was right by her heart. "You take your time falling asleep. I'll stay up until you sleep, and if you don't want to, I'll just sit here with you. If it helps, just feel me breathing. Listen to my heart. I'm okay, Kara. And so are you. You are so strong, but it's okay to go through these things. Just know if you do have another nightmare, I'll be here when you wake up. I'll always be here to protect you."
Kara nodded hesitantly and closed her eyes. She fell asleep almost instantly.
The rest of the night went without incident.