Chapter 7

The android forced Alex down onto the examining table as Strauss tied her hands to the side; he placed a strap over the bottom of her legs and pulled it tight. She was no longer in the room with the one way mirror; this room was much smaller. The table she was retrained to was hard and cold. It had a metal frame but the base was made of solid glass.

"You won't be escaping these" Strauss said as he pulled on the straps securing her hands. His nose had stopped bleeding but his eyes were already turning black. He then pressed his hand down onto Alex's wound. Alex's head flew back; she clenched her jaw and tried to shake Strauss off as pain ran through her body.

"This is for breaking my nose" Strauss spat as he pressed harder.

"That's enough" Anna called from the doorway. Strauss turned to face Anna. He pulled a cloth from his pocket and wiped the blood from his hand.

Alex took short breaths and tried to block out the pain.

"Go see to the General" Anna said. Strauss left the room. Alex watched as the android reappeared with a large lead box. It placed it on the floor, beside the examining table. Anna attached a tube from the bottom of the table to the box and then attached a second tube to the top of the table.

Alex suddenly heard General Lane scream from the distance. "What are you doing to him" Alex asked.

"Strauss has history with Lane, my guess is; their having a little catch up" Anna replied. There was no emotion in her voice. "Lane cost Strauss his job" Anna continued as she flicked a switch on the lead box. A pale green liquid ran up the tubes and under the glass base of the table "He has a habit of pushing people to the edge; it's only a matter of time before they snap".

"Like Tom" Alex said

Anna glared at Alex "Tom only done what he was asked. Lane hired me too; he wanted to build a weapon that could subdue any man or women. That's how I met Tom; he was hired to build a machine strong enough to destroy both Superman and Supergirl. He made prototypes before red tornado." Anna looked towards the android "this is all I have left of him".

"I'm sure Tom was a good person and I..." Alex heard the sound of running water and suddenly felt weak; she tried to focus. "What...What are you doing" Alex spoke.

Anna stared down at Alex. "Making you pay for what you've done".

Alex frowned, her heart was beating fast in her chest, she was unable to lift her head and see what was causing her to feel so weak; she pulled on her restraints but her limbs felt so heavy; she dropped her arms back down. Alex could feel a sickness rising in her stomach.

Anna reached over and put on a lead apron. She pushed the switch forward. Pain rushed through Alex's body; it was crippling. Stars danced in front of her eyes as she tried to fight against the burning sensation running through her body. She felt sweat run down her face and back.

Anna pulled the switch down and as quickly as the pain came; it vanished. Alex's body relaxed; she took deep, slow breaths and tried to stop her body shaken.

"Tell me what you felt" Anna said. Her hand hovered over the switch.

"Pain" Alex forced the word out. She turned her head to the side to face Anna. "Where did you get the kryptonite" Alex asked.

Anna smiled "From Lane; he asked if I could modify it and produce a form that could affect humans the way it affects Superman and Supergirl. He never expected I would use it on him or you."

"Why" Everything was starting to feel fuzzy. Alex was finding it difficult to concentrate.

"With this weapon you could subdue any man or women before they could attack; imagine how many lives could be saved; how many wars could be prevented. There would be no need for aliens in suits" Anna replied before pushing the switch. "Or it could be used purely for revenge".

The pain hit Alex immediately as Anna turned on the device; the pain was so severe Alex wasn't sure how much more she could take. She felt a warm sensation run down her nose and onto her top lip, she clenched her fists and once again tried to fight against the pain. Alex's body shook uncontrollably. Anna increased the power and moved away from Alex; screams escaped Alex without her permission and echoed around the room. She closed her eyes tight and hoped it would end soon.

Kara explained what she had discovered at Anna's house "Without a doubt, this woman is behind Alex's abduction". She showed Hank the photos on her phone "Could you send some agents to watch over Eliza?"

Hank frowned "Do you think she's in danger"

"I've already spoken to her and she seems fine but I don't want to take any risks. They need to be discreet; she still doesn't know what's going on".

Hank agreed and assigned two agents to watch over Eliza.

"What do you have" Kara asked Hank

"We've managed to locate some footage of Anna sitting outside a coffee shop close to Alex's home yesterday morning"

"Anna's properly been watching Alex for months." Kara said. The thought sickened her.

"Anna wasn't alone; she met with this man" Hank pointed to the monitor "Mark Strauss; a former employee of General Lane. Lane had him fired three months ago; it was never disclosed why."

Kara zoomed in on the footage of Strauss and Anna. She watched as Strauss slid a note to Anna "What's on that piece of paper" Kara asked.

"We can't get a clear image" An agent replied.

"We used the city's security footage to track Strauss's whereabouts over the last couple of days. He's made several trips towards the national park. He was last seen heading in that direction at 3am this morning; Alex left the DEO around 12:30." Hank said

"He took Alex" Kara said

Hank nodded "It's a start, Get the team together; I want both air and ground support. Kara..."

"I'm going" Kara simply said.

"I know, just be careful. We'll be able to track your location and won't be far behind".

Kara nodded, left the DEO and headed towards the National park. "Hold on Alex, I'm coming".

Kara flew high above the area Strauss was last seen. She followed the road to the edge of the city and flew higher. She looked down at the National park and scanned the area; she closed her eyes and tuned out the excess noise. "Come on Alex, give me a sign". She continued to fly over the wooded area, moving further away from the City. Then she heard it; Alex screaming, her eyes snapped open "Alex". Kara quickly adjusted her route and headed in the direction of the screams.

"Supergirl, have you found her" Hank had noticed the sudden change and speed in Kara's direction.

"I can hear her, she's close"

"We're about 15 minutes from your location"

"I'm not waiting; I'm going to get my sister back"

"Kara"

Kara ended to call and flew faster towards Alex.

Anger filled every part of Kara's body as she scanned the building and saw Alex strapped to a table. Kara flew forward and crashed through the side wall; Anna fell to the ground as rubble and dust filled the room. Kara eyes locked onto Alex; she had never seen her sister look so pale or weak. Blood seeped through her top; the side of her head was bruised and had a deep cut. Kara could see Alex was in pain; she stepped forward but the android charged at her and they flew back out of the hole Kara had created.

Kara crashed onto the ground but she quickly recovered; she dodged the androids second attack and swung her fist at its face. It didn't feel as solid as Red Tornado. She kicked the android in the chest and it flew backwards; crashing into Strauss's car. The android returned to its feet and charged at her. She flew towards it, fists ready. They collided in the air before crashing back onto the ground. Kara delivered blow after blow to the androids face. She was unable to control her anger. The android managed to raise its leg and kick Kara off. It swung at Kara but she ducked, grabbed its arm and flung it back onto the ground. She stomped on its chest, twisted its arm and ripped it off. She raised her arm back, clenched her fist and punched hard into its chest; she felt around and grabbed hold of its wires before pulling them out. The androids eyes flickered, before shutting down.

Kara rushed back into the building; when she entered the room she noticed Anna was gone. Kara rushed to Alex's side and quickly removed her restraints.

"Alex" Kara said as she raised her hand to Alex's face. Alex opened her eyes and looked back at Kara. The sight of her sister dulled her pain slightly.

"Turn it off" Alex forced the words out.

Kara looked confused but quickly noticed the switch her sister was pointing to and pushed it down. She felt Alex's body relax beside her. "Your alright, I've got you" Kara said as she helped Alex sit forward. Pain erupted up her side; she pressed her hand over her wound and slowly got to her feet with Kara's support.

"They have General Lane" Alex said

"I'm getting you out first" Kara replied as she gently lifted herself and Alex off the ground and flew outside. They had just exited the building when Kara felt a sharp pain burn through her leg and they both fell to the ground. Alex rolled onto her back and raised her legs to try easing the pain in her side. She looked over to Kara and saw blood running down her thigh; she looked back at the building and saw Anna and Strauss standing in the gap. Anna had a gun pointed at Kara; Alex was filled with panic. She crawled over to Kara and shielded her with her own body; Kara tried to pull Alex behind her but the kryptonite bullet had weakened her.

"I hoped you would find me Supergirl" Anna said. "Did you really think I wouldn't be prepared?"

Strauss walked over and stood in front of Alex and Kara. He pulled Alex to her feet and threw her towards Anna. Alex landed hard on her side.

"Leave her alone" Kara shouted.

Strauss kicked Kara in the gut and she fell on her back; gasping for air. He pulled her up to face him "not so powerful now, are we". He punched her in the jaw and she dropped back to the ground. He pressed his foot down onto her wounded leg. Kara screamed.

"Stop it" Alex shouted. She looked up at Anna "Leave Supergirl out of this".

"You all played a part in Tom's death and now the three of you will pay" Anna replied and aimed the gun at Kara but before she could shoot; Alex tackled her; Kara and Strauss watched as the two women fought.

Alex used every ounce of strength she had left and tried to pull the gun from Anna's grip. Her body screamed for her to stop but she pushed the pain to the back of head. She would not let this psycho hurt her sister. Alex placed her leg behind Anna's and pushed her body onto her; they both fell to the ground.

The move winded Alex but she managed to hold Anna down; Anna reached up and pressed her hand into the wound on Alex's side. Alex screamed out in pain and rolled over off of her.

Without another thought, Kara dug deep into her thigh and felt for the bullet. The pain was excruciating; she glanced up at Strauss; he was still watching Alex and Anna. Kara felt the bullet and pulled it from her leg; she looked at the green bullet before throwing it as far as she could. The movement brought Strauss's attention back to her. His fist collided with Kara's face; she heard a loud crack but she felt no pain. Strauss stumbled backwards holding his hand; his face was filled with pain. Kara stood in front of him; she reached out and grabbed his shirt with one hand. She used her free hand to punch him in the face; Strauss flew backwards, unconscious.

Anna fired from the ground, the bullet skimmed Kara's arm, tearing flesh. Kara stumbled backwards. Part of the bullet broke off and stuck in Kara's arm.

Anna was back on her feet; Alex watched as Anna walked away from her and headed towards Kara. Alex raised her-self up slowly; she had to get Anna's attention back on her.

"Anna" Alex shouted. There was only a few feet between them.

Anna turned and smiled at the sight of Alex limping towards her "Don't worry Alex, I haven't forgetting about you, just let me deal with the alien". She turned and took another step towards Kara.

Alex struggled forward, clutching her side. Her hand was covered in her own blood.

"Tom didn't die quick; he begged me for his life." Alex forced the words out. "he was weak and pathetic." She continued.

Anna stopped in her tracks and turned to face Alex "How dare you" she spat.

"He threw his life away for a robot; he chose a robot over you." Alex forced a small laugh. She could hear the sound a helicopter in the distance. She knew the DEO would arrive any minute. She just needed to get close to Anna one more time.

Anna shook with rage and charged at Alex but she was ready. She used Anna's own weight against her and pushed her forward. Alex quickly swung her fist and it collided with Anna's face. Alex stumbled forward but managed to remain standing. Anna grabbed Alex from behind and pressed the gun to her temple.

Alex looked over to Kara and watched as she pulled something from her arm. Kara rose to her feet and took a step forward.

"Stop" Alex called to her. She didn't want Kara to come too close. She couldn't risk her getting shot again.

"Let her go" Kara shouted and continued to move towards them.

"You're not in control here" Anna spat as she pressed the gun hard against Alex's temple.

"There are agents on their way, there's no escape".

Anna laughed "Who said anything about escaping; I have nothing left, she took everything." Anna tightened her arm around Alex's neck.

"Just put the gun down; don't make the same mistakes Tom did." Kara knew this would anger Anna. She needed to get the gun away from Alex and pointing at her.

"You are responsible for his death as much as she his" Anna spat and pulled Alex's head back. Alex saw the DEO helicopter fly over her; she glanced forward and watched SUV's appear in the distance. Back up had arrived.

Kara rushed forward; Alex watched as Anna quickly pointed the gun at Kara and took aim. Alex grabbed Anna's arm and pulled it down. She used her own body weight and last remaining bit of strength to pull Anna over her shoulder. A loud bang exploded around Alex, she felt something hit the right side of her upper chest and fell backwards; landing on her back. She watched as DEO agents descended from the helicopter. She had been so close. She felt a warm sensation run down her chest; she knew she had been shot. Her whole body felt numb.

Kara grabbed the gun from Anna before throwing her towards the agents. She quickly dropped to Alex's side, "Oh my god, Alex" Kara said as she pressed down on Alex's side.

"You ok?" Alex reached up and held Kara's face.

"Typical, you're the one that's hurt and your asking if I'm ok" Kara smiled back.

"It's just a scratch" Alex joked.

Hank rushed over to the two Danvers sisters. His eye's softened as he knelt down next to Alex.

"General Lane is still inside" Kara said. "I need to get Alex to a hospital".

Hank nodded and shouted orders to his team and they rushed inside the building to rescue General Lane.

Alex began coughing, the movement taken her breath away. She felt cold and weak but tried to hide her pain from her sister and Hank.

Kara pressed harder on Alex's side "It's going to be ok, we just need to get you to a hospital" Kara said as she started to lift Alex.

"Wait" The pain ripped through Alex's body.

Hank examined her side "she's losing too much blood. I can't see where it's coming from".

Kara used her X-Ray vision and saw that Alex was bleeding internally from the wound on her left; the kryptonite bullet was lodged in her upper chest. She applied more pressure and fought back the tears.

Alex took short, sharp breaths and fought to keep her eyes open. She could feel herself slipping away. She forced her eyes back open and tightened her grip on Kara's hand.

"You need to cauterize the wound; it's the only way to stop the bleeding" Hank spoke softly to Kara.

Kara looked at Alex "This will hurt."

Alex was feeling weaker by the second. She nodded, given Kara permission to go ahead and braced herself.

Hank held Alex's shoulder's down while Kara put her free arm across her legs.

"Kara" Alex almost whispered. Kara looked into Alex's eyes; it was the first time she'd seen her sister looking so scared. "I love you" Alex said with a weak smile. Kara's throat ached; she swallowed hard, holding back her emotions. "There will be no goodbyes today". Alex smiled back at her sister, she didn't need to hear Kara say the words; she already knew she loved her.

"Try not to move" Kara said. Alex closed her eyes as Kara focused and then used her heat vision to cauterize the wound.

Alex screamed, it was excruciating; her head flew back and collided hard with the ground. Alex could feel her grip on Kara's hand slip as the pain finally took control and she succumbed to the darkness.

"Alex...ALEX!" Kara shouted. Kara managed to stop the bleeding but couldn't get Alex to respond. She listened but couldn't hear her sister's heart beating; she looked to Hank as he felt for a pulse; there wasn't one.

"No, no, no...come on Alex breath"! Kara started CPR. She could feel her whole world slipping away "I can't lose you...come on breath...fight!" Kara screamed. Tears fell from her eyes but she continued to do push down on her sister's chest. Hank checked again for a pulse, still nothing. His eyes filled with tears; he had failed her and Jeremiah.

"ALEX!" Kara shouted. She balled up her fist and slammed down onto Alex's chest; she repeated this action, adding a little more force each time. Kara broke down; she was losing the most important person in her life. "I can't lose you" she said and continued pounding her Alex's chest. "Please don't leave me" Kara cried. Suddenly she heard Alex's heartbeat; Kara's head snapped up and she watched as her sister's chest started to rise and fall. Relief washed over Kara.

"You did it" Hank said