Multiverse Reborn: Supergirl

Chapter 12

"Wait, your aunt?" Alex asked as Kara looked at Astra in disbelief.

"How is this possible. I thought you died with the rest of Krypton." Kara said tearfully, despite knowing that her mother and a lot of other people were still alive on Argo, thanks to her father's genius.

"I was not on Krypton when it perished." Astra said.

"Then where were you?" Alex demanded, though she had a guess as she reached for her gun, even though she doubted it would do much good.

"I was a prisoner aboard Fort Rozz. Sent there by your mother herself." Astra said.

"Why did she send you there?" Kara asked as Alex quickly pulled out her phone.

"For being a hero. For speaking truth while she spoke only lies. For trying to save our planet." Astra said.

"Why did she really send you there?" Kara asked again, not falling Astra's speech this time and Astra could tell that Kara wasn't buying it.

"Your mother sentenced me and Non to Fort Rozz for trying to implement technology we had created called Myriad to force the entire planet to work as one." Astra said.

"Mind control. Astra, that plan never would've worked. We both know that even if you hadn't been arrested, Krypton was too far gone to be saved in the time that was left." Kara said and Astra sighed.

"Maybe, but at the same time, this plan can be used to save the earth from the same fate." Astra said.

"No, you cannot use Myriad on Earth." Kara said.

"It would end war, conflict, all of humanity would be focused on the singular of saving their world." Astra argued.

"At the cost of their emotions, their freedom. They might save the planet, but it wouldn't be worth living on. Husbands wouldn't recognize wives, parents wouldn't recognize their children, nieces wouldn't recognize aunts. If you had done this on Krypton, you would've lost the very people you were doing it for. You would've lost me. Myriad might've worked, but can you honestly tell me that it would be worth that risk. And what's to stop you from using it on the whole universe if you get the chance. Myriad is not the answer." Kara said.

"I was trying to save you." Astra said, though Kara could tell that she was getting through to her aunt.

"But it would it really be worth it if I didn't even recognize who you are? You've always told me that you couldn't love me anymore if Rao had given you a child of your own. You don't just see me as your niece, you see me as a daughter to you. And Myriad, while myriad might have saved me, it also would've robbed you of the very thing loved the most about me." Kara said and Astra closed her eyes and sighed in defeat.

"I know you are right. I was so caught up in trying to save Krypton that I lost sight of what I'd lose in the process. And unlike Krypton there is time to help this planet find a new solution." Astra said.

"Well you'll have to find it from behind bars." Alex said.

"What?" Kara asked.

"Kara, this woman is a fugitive and she might be your aunt, but she confessed to being a criminal." Alex said.

Kara was about to protest when Astra placed her hand on her shoulder.

"She's right little one. I need to pay for my crimes and I can help you ensure that what happened Krypton does not happen here." Astra said.

"I just got you back. I don't want to lose you again." Kara said.

"I know, but I will not remain a fugitive, doing so will put you at risk. I will earn my freedom." Astra promised as Kara looked at her sister.

"I can't make any promises, but I'm sure that Hank will at least grant you visitation." Alex said and Kara sighed and nodded.

"Okay, let's go to the DEO." Kara said.

When the three of them arrived, they found Hank and squad of DEO troops waiting for them.

"Take her into custody." Hank said and Kara could swear she actually heard regret in his voice as he said it. When she looked at him, she could see a look that almost as if he remembered her.

"I'll go quietly, as long as I can see my niece from time to time." Astra said and Hank nodded.

"I can agree with that. And I promise that she will be well taken care of." Hank said that last part aimed towards Kara.

"She'd better be. For your sake." Kara glared at him as she watched the troops escort her aunt away.

"Now, will you two please come with me?" Hank asked as he led them into a sideroom where he turned off the cameras.

"Hank, what's going on?" Alex asked.

"You'll see in a moment. Kara, I want to say that I'm truly sorry for having to lock up your aunt again." Hank said.

"Wait, again?" Kara asked, not daring to hope as Hank smiled as his glowed red.

"It's good to see you again Kara." J'onn said.

"J'onn." Kara said as she hugged him.

"Okay, what is going on here?" Alex asked, confused since she could've sworn she'd seen her boss's eyes glow and now her sister was calling him J'onn and acting like he was her best friend.

"It'll make sense in a second." J'onn said.

"Wait, are you saying that?" Kara asked.

"Yes, I can." J'onn said and before Alex could ask them what they were talking about, J'onn placed his fingers on her temple and his eyes glowed and suddenly, Alex remembered everything.

"What the hell?" Alex asked as she gripped her head.

"The pain will subside in a moment." J'onn said.

"Alex, are you okay?" Kara asked.

"I remember the crisis, everything that happened. Kara, I'm so sorry I nearly cost you Astra again." Alex said and Kara smiled as she just hugged her sister.

"I'm just glad that you remember now, but J'onn, how can you remember, I thought only the Paragons could?" Kara asked.

"The Monitor brought me back, said that I was necessary to awaken this world's greatest heroes." J'onn said.

"You can wake people up remind them of what really happened." Kara said and J'onn nodded.

"Yes, I can. But we have to be careful about who's minds we restore. Only people we trust. Such as the other heroes of this world, including your boyfriend." J'onn said.

"Still can't believe that you and Ray are dating in this universe." Alex said as the smile left Kara's face.

"What's wrong?" J'onn asked.

"I'm not sure if I want Ray to remember." Kara said.