"Where is the fleet?" Alex asked as she started the DEO meeting.
"A week away." The Agent said.
"A week?" Alex asked frowning.
"They started to accelerate a few hours ago. At first we thought it was part of there normal random manoeuvres, but they haven't slowed down yet. If they keep up their current speed we are looking at week."
"Where are we on the attacks?" Alex asked
"There are a huge number of Earth based aliens and humans leading them. At the moment we are containing them." Mendy said.
"Yet I sense concern." Alex pointed out.
"Yes Ma'am." One of the other Agents said. "We have just discovered something on the dark web."
"What?" Alex asked.
"It's kind of an augmented reality game where points are awarded for completing missions." He said displaying it on the main screen.
"That's like Pokemon Go game thing that was out last time I was on Earth." Supergirl said.
"What's that?" The Agent asked.
"It's a game like that. You got points for capturing Pokemon. I once had one in my shower."
"I'm pretty sure they aren't briefing us on a game." Alex said as the Agent searched the web for what Supergirl was talking about.
"Actually, the game play is pretty similar." The newly educated Agent said. "Only points are awarded for both capture and killing the targets. And in this game it's not Pokemon that are being hunted, it is us."
"Us?" Alex asked.
"DEO, police, FBI." He said before touching one of the dots on the screen that revealed his name, his photo and the points a user would get for taking him out.
"Get this shut down now." Alex said.
"Yes ma'am."
"Wait." Supergirl said. "Can't we use this against them? I mean those red dots are the good guys right. But the blue dots are them. So it showing us where they are as well right? So can't we use it to hunt them?"
For a moment Alex stayed silent before looking at the Agent. "You have three hours to figure out how this game works, as in how they are getting our information. Once you have done that feed fake info into the system and we will then use it to go hunting. If you can't figure out a way to do that shut it down."
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"You wanted to see me Director." A female agent said from Alex's doorway.
"Come in Pedersen." Alex said without looking up. "Shut the door." Obediently the agent stepped into the office and closed the door. "I won't be a minute." Alex said as she finished typing. When she finally looked up she asked. "Do you know why you are here?"
"I'm assuming it isn't a friendly chat about how Kara is getting on after the procedure?" The agent guessed.
"No." Alex said. "But she's doing fine. I'm sure she'd like to see you."
"In that case I will try to come round." The agent replied. "But if it isn't that I'm assuming that you asked me here to tell me I wasn't ready, you don't trust me and you won't let me go in the field." She guessed. Just as Alex was about to answer though Pedersen went on. "And I get that I screwed up, but I learned from that and seeing you are probably still holding it against me, I clearly have nothing to lose so I am going to add that I think it is completely unfair that you hold who I am against me. You stop me going into the field when we both know I would be an asset. You can't be objective when it comes to me."
"You are right, last time you were in the field was an unmitigated disaster, something that should have resulted in you being thrown out of the DEO. But I didn't do that because of you who you are and how much you mean to me."
"Hey Alex-" Supergirl said walking into the office. "Sorry, am I interrupting? Wait, Ruby?"
"You remember me?" The female agent asked.
"Of course I do." Supergirl smiled. "What are you doing here? Is that a DEO uniform? You work here? Why does it say Pedersen on your shirt?"
"It's my name. I got married."
"Congratulations." Supergirl smiled.
"And yes I do work here, or at least I try to when I am not being blocked." Ruby said before looking pointedly at Alex.
"Been there." Supergirl said sympathetically. "Wait, Pedersen. You were mentioned in a briefing yesterday. You have powers."
"Some. No where near like you or what my mom had." She said before looking at Alex and adding pointedly. "But enough that I could be useful."
"How's your mom?" Supergirl asked.
"She's fine. She's talking about coming over to visit soon and-"
"Are you two done?" Alex interrupted.
"Yes, sorry." Supergirl said.
"Can you give us a minute?" Alex asked.
"Sure. I'll was just telling you I was going. I'll see'll you later." Supergirl said leaving the room.
"Problem?" Alex asked.
"Seeing you are clearly still ticked at me, can I clarify something before I make you more mad?"
"What?" Alex asked.
"Am I meant to know?" Ruby questioned.
"Know what?" Alex asked.
"Who Supergirl is, as in your sister."
"You know?" Alex asked.
"Of course I know." Ruby said. "After figuring out my mom was Reign I started looking at people more carefully. Besides, at least mom wore a mask. And Winn kind of sucked at being subtle."
"Just keep it to yourself." Alex said as another Agent entered her office.
"Sorry Ma'am, POTUS wants a brief."
"We'll continue this tomorrow." Alex said to Ruby before leaving her office.
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As Alex sat in her office reviewing the latest scans she felt a presence. Looking up she saw her mentor.
"J'onn? You're back." Alex smiled before standing and hugging the Martian.
"And I come with some good news." J'onn said.
"You've heard that Mongul has given up?" Alex asked hopefully.
"No, but I have had an offer of help."
"You have? Who is stupid enough to help?" Alex asked.
"Hello Alex." A familiar voice said stepping into the office.
"Alura? How? Does Kara know you are here?" Alex asked as she was pulled into a brief but awkward hug by Alura.
"Not yet. We weren't sure where she would be." J'onn explained.
"Probably CatCo. But she'll be back home soon." Alex said glancing at her watch. "She'll be so happy to see you."
"As will I." Alura said. "But before we go, I would like to formally offer our assistance."
"You would?" Alex asked surprised. "When we approached you three years ago you turned us down."
"We have lost everything and now fear losing more." Alura said. "Many of us believe the best way to live is in isolation. However, not everyone believes that. After the original request many expressed anger for turning our backs on a planet that was home to one of our own. But the council, including myself ignored them."
"So why the change?" Alex asked.
"For some the passing of time and the isolation feels like a betrayal of themselves. But my reasons are entirely selfish. J'onn explained what is happening and that Kara would be putting herself in danger." Alura said. "I have lost her twice, I will not do so a third time. Although the help I can offer is limited. There are twenty volunteers all of whom asked to come here and help defend the planet. But Argo is peaceful and while we have a defence force it has never been needed. But where we may lack training, on Earth we will have powers."
"I am incredibly grateful." Alex said before warning. "But even with powers they will not be indestructible. They could get hurt or even die."
"They understand the risks." Alura said. "With your permission, they will come through the portal as soon as it is ready."