To Life Being Full (Book Three of The Unmatched Records)

Supergirl/Arrow ~ Midvale

There's so little of "Reversal" in here, it just gets an honorable mention in the description. XD Not my favorite episode of the season - might be my least favorite so far, actually - so I didn't do much with it here. "Midvale," on the other hand, I got quite a bit in.

So, here's "Midvale!"

***

Kara drove J'onn's car through the mountains, rarely passing other cars on the highway. She kept glancing over at Alex from time to time, but her sister wasn't speaking a word, instead opting to watch the scenery change.

When Kara saw the trees coming up, she finally managed some kind of a smile. "Welcome home," she said.

Alex just watched the sign for Midvale pass as Kara drove on.

***

Eliza was waiting for them when Kara pulled into the long driveway. Alex stepped out of the car, and Eliza smiled sympathetically, giving her a hug when she walked up. "Hey, honey," she whispered.

Alex didn't say a word, instead heading right into the house. Kara took their bags, locking the car behind her as she walked up to Eliza. She hugged her adoptive mother, happy to be home, then followed Alex inside.

***

Kara curled up on the porch outside, staring into the dark sky, then pulled out her phone and tapped out a message.

In Midvale with Alex. Don't know how long we'll be here. Call if it's an emergency.

It only took a few seconds for Oliver to respond. Take whatever time you both need. Call if you need anything.

Kara smiled fondly, putting her phone back in her lap, then heard Eliza speak from behind her. "You still out here?"

"Yeah," Kara confirmed.

"I made coffee in case this turns into a teary all-nighter," Eliza smiled, walking to sit next to her, handing her a mug of coffee.

"You don't have to stay up," Kara told her.

"Well, this is in the mom fine print," Eliza shrugged. "When your child's in agony, you show up regardless the hour."

Kara couldn't help but chuckle, remembering when Oliver and Slade had said something along those lines about a month ago. "I figured it would be nice to get her away from everything for a couple of days."

"This is going to be hard no matter what," Eliza told her. "But at least here she can lean into it. Better than letting her pretend she's fine."

Kara blinked, looking at her. "You're worried about me?"

"I think I worry about you more than Alex," Eliza admitted. "Losing Maggie is going to be excruciating, but at least Alex didn't close herself off. And I know you have Oliver now, but I still can't help but worry."

"I'm not doing that anymore," Kara shook her head.

"I know," Eliza nodded. "You have the most wide open heart in the world for other people. But when you felt weak, you punished yourself for it. You've had an awful year – "

"And Oliver has helped me feel a lot better," Kara told her. "I promise. I had my opportunity to be a mess, but I told myself too many people depend on me."

"That is a great excuse," Eliza gave her a look.

Kara snorted. "I accepted the fact that I'm not human, and that if I was going to do the things I have to do, I was going to walk away from certain vulnerabilities."