Disclaimer: I do not own Supergirl or the characters.

A/N: This is set sometime after the events of Hostile Takeover

Supergirl watched on helpless as Alex threw herself between Supergirl and the arrow. As Alex collapsed unmoving on the ground Supergirl struggled to comprehend why her sister would take an arrow that would have just bounced off her. Lost in her thoughts and despair the building that she was holding began to rock.

"Supergirl." Hank bellowed in her ear. "Concentrate."

His words and tone snapping Supergirl back to the task at hand and she once again steadied the building allowing the masses to evacuate. But every so often she turned her attention back to her fallen sister who lay unmoving.

Finally getting the all clear from Hank Supergirl weighed up her options. As soon as she released the building it would collapse and collapse on Alex. However, Supergirl knew that despite her weariness she would have ample time to get to Alex first. Taking a calming breath she freed herself from under the building and flew towards Alex. As she reached her sister she swooped her up in her arms and suddenly realized why Alex had taken the arrow.

As the all too familiar feeling of kryptonite sucking away her strength swept through her she knew she could not fly with Alex and the arrow. Knowing that by removing the arrow she could kill her sister she settled on the only option available and prayed her strength would hold long enough. Shielding Alex as best she could she waited until the building hit her. When the deafening rumbling had finally ceased she found herself pinned by a large supporting column. Drawing on what reserves she had left she put all her effort into freeing herself and Alex. The moment the column had been dispatched though she collapsed in a heap.

-00-

Slowly opening her eyes Supergirl felt heavy and lethargic. She wanted to move but every limb fought her. However, as she remembered what had happened she struggled harder desperate to see Alex.

"Easy." A familiar voice said from somewhere to one side. "You need to rest."

"Al-" Supergirl started to say only to fall unconscious once more.

-00-

Next time she woke up she managed to move her heavy limbs and looked round the room. Finding it empty she rolled out of her solar bed falling to the ground when her legs wouldn't support her. Angry and frustrated she climbed to her feet using anything and everything for support. Finally standing she stumbled out of the room in search for answers.

"Ma'am?" One operative asked as she saw Supergirl stumble through the corridors. "Should you be up?"

"Alex?" Supergirl demanded.

"Room 203. I'll get a chair."

"I'm fine." Supergirl said dragging herself off.

When she finally reached room 203 she had to pause tired and breathless but when she was content she could stand unsupported she opened the door and saw her sister sitting in bed.

"Alex?" She cried as she stumbled towards the bed.

"Kara?" Alex asked, confused and concerned by her sister's sudden appearance.

"You're okay?" Supergirl asked, doubt in her voice, as she sat heavily on the side of the bed.

"I'm fine." Alex assured her as she embraced Supergirl, trying to ignore the pain in her gut.

"I thought I'd lost you."

"It'd take more than an arrow to get rid of me." Alex said.

When Supergirl finally pulled away Alex slapped her arm causing the younger woman to ask.

"What was that for?"

"My job is to look after you and protect you. I can't do that if you keep ignoring the stay away from Kryptonite rule."

"I couldn't leave you." Supergirl said as the door loudly opened.

"Miss Danvers what are doing? You are meant to be recharging your cells." Hank demanded before looking at Alex and asking. "And why are you encouraging this behaviour?"

"I'm fine." Supergirl said.

"Prove it by walking back to your recharge unit." He challenged causing Kara to defiantly stand before collapsing.

-00-

When she woke the next time Supergirl's limbs felt light and almost normal. Turning her head she saw there was another bed in the room where Alex was sitting typing on a laptop.

"Hey."

"Hey." Alex smiled back.

"What are you doing here?"

"Keeping an eye on you and making sure you don't wander off."

"Shouldn't you be resting?"

"That is a bit rich coming from you. Besides I am resting." Alex said waving one hand at the bed she was in. Her tone then softened as she asked. "How are you feeling?"

"Powerless." Supergirl said causing Alex to sit up straighter and ask.

"As in you accept you have to do as you were told or you have lost your powers."

"Both. How long has it been?"

"Since you nearly died? Two days."

"Two days? Kara asked sitting up. "I am so fired"

"I wouldn't be so sure." Alex said. "Your boss has been singing Supergirl's praises."

"She has?"

"She has. And without revealing your identity."

"Told you we could trust her." Kara said.

"That remains to be seen." Hank said entering the room. "How are you feeling?"

"Fine."

"Apart from the lack of powers." Alex added earning a glare from her sister.

"Again? Hopefully they will return soon."

"Do you know who fired the arrow?" Supergirl asked.

"Not yet." Hank said. "But we will find out."

"How did you know it had Kryptonite in?" She asked turning to Alex.

"I didn't for sure. But it seemed like a good guess. What would be the point of shooting a normal arrow?"

"You guessed? You could have risked your life for nothing."

"This time the gamble paid off." Hank intervened. "However, we still know very little about the attack. Including where the Kryptonite came from. So until we have more information or until your powers are back you are confined here."

"There's no need-" Kara started only for Hank to say.

"There is every need. I do not want to see you taking on an armed gang again when you are not bullet proof."

"What are you talking about?" Alex asked confused.

"Ask your sister." Hank said before leaving.

"What was he talking about?" Alex asked.

"Nothing." Kara said avoiding eye contact with her sister.

"I will find out." Alex promised. "But for now get some rest."

Deciding resting was better than confessing Kara lowered her head once more and shut her eyes. However, before she slept again she called.

"Alex?"

"Yeah."

"Thank you. But please don't do that again. I can't lose you."

"You do realise mom would kill me if anything happens to you?"

"Eliza is going to kill you for attempting to look like Swiss cheese." Kara pointed out before turning her head and asking. "Have you spoken to her?"

"I sent a text letting her know we were both okay."

"A text? Shouldn't you speak to her?"

"I'm meant to be resting." Alex said meekly.

"Can I have your phone?"

"No. Get some rest. We'll call later."

"Promise?"

"I promise. Sleep."

"Alex?"

"Yes."

"Love you."

TBC