Abandoned (A Post Fortress Story)

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Sam stood another moment in Astra's embrace until she was sure she wouldn't cry again. "Thank you, Astra, I apologize for my outburst, it's been a long week and Kara is very important to me."

"Samantha my child, I am older, but I am not blind, you" she looked behind her to make sure Kara was still asleep "you care deeply for my niece, so much so that you are harming yourself by protecting her. Go with your family and your youngling and get some rest, I will honor my word, Lena Luthor will not be harmed."

"Thank you, Astra, do you need anything, some food? Something to drink?"

"Non and I developed a taste for, Sherry, I believe it is called. And grilled cheese sandwiches."

"I'll see what I can do." Sam smiled, what an interesting combination.

As she headed towards the elevator, she texted Lena Astra's request and asked her to send Ruby to the lobby so they could head to the condo.

Ruby came off of Lena's private elevator at the same time Sam stepped into the lobby, Sam greeted her with a hug then watched as she charged Nia. Watching the two of them hug brought a huge smile to Sam's face. Her daughter had seen so much in the past week, but Nia was helping her cope and giving her someone to connect with. Nia may have been older, but she just rolled with the punches of having a 14-year-old bombard her with questions constantly.

She walked up to Alex and gave her a quick squish, Alex smiled tiredly and leaned into Sam. "Lena supplied us with two SUVs for the week Alex, so getting back and forth should be easy, and I called over and had the fridge and freezer stocked so we can eat more than just take out."

"Sam, we all can't thank you enough, between Kara and Lena and you running point for all this, I don't know how we will ever pay you back."

"You can pay me back by never saying that again, this is family Alex, and I know you are used to being Kara's protector, but you have got to let us help, if something happens to you, Kara will be devastated." Sam said, very seriously, "I also want to thank you, Alex, for not arguing with me about Lena."

"I wanted to Sam, I did, but you are right, Lena was Kara's only hope for the blood poisoning. I never would have found a cure in time."

"Alex, you have done everything you possibly can for Kara, don't let one thing overshadow everything you have done, you are an amazing sister and friend, now let's go get some sleep, it's going to be a busy week."

"Yeah, okay."
Sam jumped into the driver's side of one SUV, while Alex drove the other, and off they went. 10 minutes later they arrived at the condo. "Alright everyone, it's big, but not that big. Mom's get the master, Kelly, and Alex, bedroom 2, Lois and Lucy, I hope it's okay, I put you two in the same room and I had maintenance bring up a travel crib for Jon. J'onn and Brainy, you guys get the twin beds in #4 and I get the study. Nia and Ruby, if it's okay with you two, you get the couches in the living room." Sam said, feeling exhausted.

Everyone trudged off to their bedroom, except Eliza, who stayed to say goodnight to Ruby, then she turned and hugged Sam "Thank you." She whispered.

Sam stretched the hug out just a moment more "You're welcome." Then Eliza headed to bed.

Sam got a glass of water and headed into the living room to check on Ruby one last time. "You okay baby."

"Yeah, momma, long day though," Ruby answered with a smile.

"Do I need to leave?" Nia asked, feeling like she was intruding.

"No Nia, you can stay, I was about to ask how you are doing?" Sam answered.