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Astracorp AU - S2 Finale Thoughts

Lena has a soft spot for Rhea's story-- a revenant of a dying people, having lost their home planet, trying to find a new place to settle and begin rebuilding. I imagine Astra and Kara are both distracted by something other problem happening, but idk what.

Rhea and Lena meeting and working together would play out largely as it did in canon, but with maybe a Rhea manipulating Lena into keeping their collaboration secret from everyone. She slowly isolates Lena, with Astra and Kara being so distracted that they don't really notice. At least until they trace a mysterious signal back to where Lena and Rhea are doing their testing on the transmat portal.

To say Lena is confused during the eventual confrontation in the lab is an understatement. She has no idea who Rhea is in relation to Krypton, and honestly neither does Kara, but Astra does. Her rage flashes in a second, but Rhea's too quick. By the time Astra surges forward, even with her superspeed, Rhea transports back to her stateship with Lena and Mon-el in tow.

Lena awakens horrified to find herself a captive of Rhea as National City burns. Astra and Kara work together (with Lillian's help, which-- Astra vs Lillian is a can of worms all its own) to get onto the daxamite ship. Despite her relative impotence being about the same as it was on the show, I imagine that this Lena would be fucking *pissed*. This time, she has no doubt that she'll be rescued-- her lover is kryptonian, as is her best friend. They *will* come for her.

So I think she'll be far less docile, and actually aggressive in her resistance. Refusing to get dressed, 'fuck you', physically fighting back when they try to force her. Not necessarily in a particularly graceful or proficient way, just like a "kick you in the nuts way". Until Rhea loses patience and just drugs her.

Wait-- is it actually show canon that daxamite royalty used to drug their people into docility? Or is it fanon? I legitimately cannot remember. We'll just pretend its canon until confirmed.

Anyway, Lena gets herself drugged into compliance, and by the time Astra and Kara get to her, she's plenty loopy. Conscious and aware, but barely able to stand on her own without two guards holding her up on either side.

That's how Lena is dragged into the throne room as proof of life-- propped up and dragged between two massive armed guard, wrists in manacles. Rhea runs her fingers through Lena's hair, her touch gently until her hand suddenly tightens and twists in Lena's locks. Lena responds with a grunt of protest as Rhea wrenches her head back, lifting her features so Astra and Kara can confirm for themselves that she yet lives.

Despite her incapacitation, Lena manages to snarl her displeasure, even when Rhea thrusts her away by the chin.

"It's such a shame it's come to this," Rhea says. "I've so reveled our time together."

"Release her now," Astra demands.

Rhea smirks. "On the contrary." She smiles lasciviously. "I think I'll keep her."

Astra charges her, but Rhea pulls out a chunk of kryptonite. It could be silver, which would cause Astra to turn on Kara a la canon, but after some research I think amber kryptonite may also work? Which steals a kryptonian's power and gives it to whoever is holding the kryptonite.

If we go with the silver kryptonite, it would largely play out like canon, super v super style. But the amber kryptonite.... ooooooooh... Astra is de-powered and weakened, even sickly, leaving Kara with a difficult choice-- save Lena, or get Astra out of there.

She chooses Astra, because she deduces correctly that Lena has a better chance of survival if left in Rhea's hands, whereas leaving Astra there would be an instant death sentence. Not that Astra would care. She'll rant and rave against the choice, maybe even pull out the dreaded D-word ("I have never been disappointed in you, until now").

Back on the daxamite ship, we may get more of how canon played out, with the wedding to Mon-el and all, but in between those scenes, I think Rhea and Lena's interactions would be a little different solely because Rhea can now act on the jealousy she feels knowing that Lena is in love with her enemy. Do with that what you will.

In the end, Astra and Kara do get Kara back, probably with continued assistance from Lillian. But on her way out, Lena will most definitely steal the amber kryptonite, and return Astra's powers to her. Lena would stay focused on repelling the invasion, and won't actually process what happened until after the lead dispersal device succeeds in driving them away.

Only then will she pull into herself, rebuffing all attempts from Astra and Kara to reconnect. Her guilt is all-encompassing, let alone the trauma of being used as a political prisoner. She tries to deal with it all on her own, but without the support of those who love her, or a fucking therapist, Lena does not handle it well.

Astra and Kara are left standing helplessly on the outside, watching as the woman they love (romantically and platonically, respectively) slowly spirals into darkness.

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Lena x Astra Thoughts Pt 1

There's a couple ways Lena and Astra could meet. I'm leaning towards them meeting while Lena is a little younger than S1-2, before she hardens herself after Lex's shenanigans. I could easily see Astra seeing some obscure research of Lena's and being interested in seeing where it could lead, and so she reaches out, posing as an academic seeking collaboration.

And being younger, more idealistic and softer in emotion, Lena would jump at the opportunity to work with a more experienced academic, and throughout their collaboration become more and more attached to Astra.

For Astra's part, she sees her relationship with Non as more transactional than Non feels for her. So when she sees this beautiful, compassionate woman with ideals not unlike the niece she lost, she too grows attached to Lena. Lena softens Astra, to the point that where Astra originally intends to use her for her research and then dip, eventually lets Lena into her heart, to the point that Lena's idealism restores Astra's faith in humanity.

And then when Kara shows up, Astra is already primed to relinquish her plans and trust humanity to do what her own people had refused-- to save their own planet peacefully and with compassion.

I'm not sure when Lena and Astra officially meet face to face, as their communication definitely starts remote, but when they do, there's definitely a mutual moment of 'oh no, she's hot'. And Astra may first see their relations as a dalliance... until she starts thinking about Lena more than she does her nefarious plans, and starts looking forward to their time together.

While Lena is by no means a baby gay at this point, in comparison to Astra's long existence she totally is. Their lovemaking is intense and thorough, with Astra making Lena feel things she never thought possible, and with Lena treating Astra like a goddess rather than a general.

I'm not exactly sure what S1 would look like in this scenario, other than Lena showing up sooner than S2 and Astra surviving and turning good.

That said, I *do* have ideas of what Rhea and the S2 finale would look like... but that's for a later snippet.

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You make good points about the difference in Alex having Maggie as her first honeylove vs if she didn’t. I enjoyed “walk of shame au.” Any chance of getting the prequel? ;)

Never say never! I might have a couple thoughts up my sleeve. Just life is gonna get crazy the next week or so, so can't commit. :)

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What do you think Lena’s response would have been to Astra if she had been in National City in S1?

A middle-aged mother-figure with a dark or mysterious past? Astra would take Lena under her wing in a heartbeat, and Lena would the moth to Astra's flame, drinking it in like it's a twenty year single malt.

This makes me think of a plot bunny I have somewhere on here where Lena ended up on Fort Rozz as a kid and eventually became Astra's right hand. Now I kinda wanna revisit that.

Hmmm... thoughts are brewing.

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I don’t think this fandom really considers the nature of solar lamps, or even solar bombs, in relation to Kara. It’s not just about light. Artificial light alone wouldn’t charge her; it’s the radiation that matters.

The sun emits a very specific spectrum of radiation, which is what powers her. In 2025, Chinese scientists managed to sustain their "artificial sun" for impressive 1,066 seconds. That’s fusion, real star-like energy.

Not even 18 minutes.

This is what Lena created for Kara. Not just a lamp. Not just artificial light. She literally recreated the Sun.

Excellent point! Sorry I didn't get to it sooner! Lena is amazing, and I wish we got to see her developing and designing the device. Seeing her vent her frustrations into it, infusing it with her hope and her *need* to get Kara back. Mm-m-mmmm..... delicious.

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Always love Agentcorp and to see new stuff for it on my dash. Thank you for a wonderful new fic! It might’ve been short but it was oh so sweet. (Please mam, may I have some more?)

I have missed Agentcorp as well. And this little dalliance is slowly pulling me towards my agentreigncorp series I never officially finished.... yikes!

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Ughhhhh (affectionate), I love Agentcorp so much and you write them so well. It was very refreshing to see read them again. Have you ever considered an AU where Lena, not Maggie, is Alex’s gay awakening? They save each other’s lives, they officially meet through Kara, they both like to drink…one thing leads to another 👀

The thing I'm not sure about with Lena being Alex's gay awakening is that Alex was very reckless in her relationship with Maggie. They moved so, so fast. So Alex's gay awakening arc would have looked very different if Lena were her first honeylove (a term of Tamora Pierce's, I'd forgotten about and am reclaiming).

And I really like Alex having gone through that phase of recklessness, because it informs how she is currently. But Lena wouldn't let Alex be reckless, bc I imagine that Lena would be a placid, measured kind of partner, and would reel Alex back to reality when she wants to get married before talking about the important long term stuff... like kids.

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Lena pretends to be asleep when Alex slips out from between the sheets and does her best to sneak out. She's never been one to deny someone their discretion-- or their shame. But when Alex trips and falls with a loud, decidedly un-ignorable thump, Lena rolls over to gaze at her.

Alex's cheeks are beet red, her eyes wide with something not quite fear, but not quite un-like it either. Her jaw works soundlessly, trying to find the words to deny this is what it looks like. After multiple failed attempts, Lena takes pity.

"I had a good time," she says gently, her voice a rumble in her chest. "If that's what you're worried about."

"Oh! Right. Yeah-- I, uh... got that."

Lena had made no effort to mask her pleasure the night before, had in fact reveled in what Alex's attentions had done to her. And she'd prided herself on coaxing Alex to enjoy their time together as well, though the other woman had remained wound tight as a spring even as she orgasmed. Lena hadn't taken it personally.

"Sorry," Alex stammers. "I'm just not..."

"Into women who are very much into you?" Lena teases. Alex's flush deepens.

"Uh, no, I mean... I'm-- I'm not a casual person."

"Ah," Lena exhales. She shifts to reposition herself on her stomach, propping herself on her elbows as she holds Alex's gaze. "This doesn't have to be casual, you know."

"What?"

Lena grins. "I greatly enjoyed our time together last night, and I don't just mean our bed-locked escapades."

At this Alex sighs, loosening up slightly as she offers a smile of chagrin. "Me too."

"I wouldn't mind seeing where this goes, if you're interested in exploring things."

A moment of quiet hangs between them, as Lena allows Alex a chance to process her words and consider her response.

"We'll take it slow?"

"Yes, I'll cancel the U-Haul."

A surprised bark of laughter bursts out of Alex, and just like that the awkward tension eases. Setting aside her hastily bundled clothes, Alex crawls forwards to rest her forearms atop the mattress, looking up at Lena with eyes now soft with demure affection.

"I'd like that."

Lena tilts Alex's chin up with two fingertips, ducking down to press a gentle kiss to soft lips. Alex responds with the slightest pressure back, parting her lips just enough to taste Lena in return. When Lena pulls back, she gazes down at Alex to drink in the sight of her.

She senses Alex's vulnerability, the new-ness of her sexuality and the fragility of having lost her first love-- and a fiancee at that. Others may have been put off by it, but not Lena. Regardless of where they end up, Lena knows she'll take good care of Alex.

But, for now---

"Come back to bed."

A concept ™

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I remember when this aired. And now I'm just thinking Sanctuary walked so... *checks notes* cw supergirl could gaslight and gatekeep us??

I love Sanctuary for a plethora of reasons, but primarily for doing the thing I long for shows and movies to do-- tell the stories that need to be told. They may not have done everything right, or well, but the effoet was made, and they deserve so much credit for that.

SANCTUARY (2008–2011)

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Something Something medieval supercorp au reference

Katie McGrath as Elsa in King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017)

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Hmm... I kind of want to see a fic where Lillian is ruling the roost in prison. Absolute matriarch of the female prisoners. Not in an affectionate way, but in a mafioso, do anything I dont like you're fucked kind of way.

Or else I would have loved to see post-crisis Lillian step into a room and have the superfriends immediately train their weapons on her so she can be like 'finally, the respect I deserve' lol.

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^^ 100% agree with all of this. Especially the part where Lena clearly sets this up with a "oh, this is going to be the sickest burn" smirk on her gorgeous face. I actually kind of wish we saw more of this side of Lena. Bc of this I 100% believe Lena could destroy a girls entire life in middle school. Not because this was mean, but because of the cool collectedness of how she sets herself and then delivers a devastating blow to her opponent. Swept Kara's feet right out from under her. Flat on her back. And if Lena *had* intended to be mean about it? Kara would be absolutely eviscerated.

Lena could absolutely have done the same in middle school. The poor girl had no idea what was coming for her when she stole the boy away from adolescent Lena. None at all.

# uh-oh

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Olympus Has Fallen AU Snippet

"Hey," Lena gasps.

Kara rips her focus from where she's desperately stuffing bandages against Lena's abdomen, and finds the President looking at her with unexpected clarity. Kara freezes for a heartbeat, then replies. "Hey."

"Long time no see," Lena teases, a twinkle in her eyes even as pain crinkles their outer corners.

"Yeah," is all Kara can return. She doesn't have time for shame, or guilt, or anything other than the need to staunch the flow of blood continuing to ooze from the woman she'd sworn to protect.

In spite of everything, Lena smirks. "Impeccable timing, as always."

"Don't thank me yet."

A nod follows, the Lena's features turning solemn at the task ahead. And not just the task of surviving. She grips Kara's bicep. "Get me up."

"Mrs. President--"

"Up, Danvers. Now."

There's no disobeying that tone, not even when Lena cries out in pain as her torso lengthens as she stands upright. They shuffle back into the partially demolished bunker, and Lena gives the flashing countdown on the screen a hard stare before holding out one hand.

Without a word, Kara removes the comm from her ear and places it in the upturned palm in front of her. She shifts to take more of Lena's weight as the President tucks the comm neatly into her ear with trembling fingers.

"This is President Luthor. Someone get me a goddamned deactivation code."

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Making their way up to ground level is a slow and arduous process. Their progress is hindered by a multitude of bodies, both allies and not. Neither of them say a word until they pause on the threshold of the White House itself.

Beyond is the thup-thup-thup of circling helicopters, barking voices in the distance, the crackle of fires still lingering on the lawn. Squinting against the growing light of morning, and all but hanging off Kara's Kara's shoulder Lena lifts her chin.

"In case I don't get a chance to say it later... thank you. For getting Ruby out."

It's spoken not as a President who had a vulnerability removed from play, but a mother relieved that her child is safe without harm.

"Of course."

"Not of course." Lena turns her pallid features towards Kara, pegging her with a stare that roots her to the ground. "You exiled yourself for a year; you could have stayed outside to protect civilians. But you fought a literal army to come for us when we needed you most. That's not nothing."

Finally, the guilt has room to return, digging its roots back into Kara's chest. "I'm sorry..."

"We've missed you," Lena rasps, her breaths drawing tighter. "Both of us."

"I won't leave you again." Kara shifts her hold Lena carefully, but still earns a groan of pain. "I'm here."

Lena nods. "Yeah, you are."

Their eyes meet for a long moment, and despite the words that swirl through Kara's mind, they remain unsaid.

"Ready?" Kara asks in a low voice, tilting her head towards the world outside.

Lena takes as deep a breath as the pain allows. "Yeah."

"I'll  be with you every step of the way."

A wan, but genuine smile answers her.

"I know."

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I've gotten precisely one vote of approval for an Olympus Has Fallen AU snippet... which is honestly all I need.

Snippet incoming hopefully today, because I can't help myself.

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Okay, the president in the film actually doesn't do a fucking thing. He doesn't even get tortured for his code, the enemy just uses the computer to crack it. He doesn't even shut off the self destructs on the silo'd nukes, the agent does it. All this president does is get shot.

So. President Lena would likely still get shot, bc she'd pull out some of those MMA moves when the enemy tries to keep her as the last hostage, and end up getting shot in the process. But while Kara engages the last of the assault team, Lena would manage to recover on of the discarded guns, and shoot the final baddie before trying to crawl back to the bunker to enter the shutoff code.

And Kara would be down for it. She'd take the comm from her ear and put it in Lena's, and simply prop Lena up as the president demands and then enters the deactivation code. But Kara's big hero moment comes when she eventually carries Lena out of the White House.

Lena is rushed into surgery once they get her to a hospital, obviously, and Kara stays with Ruby until word comes down that Lena pulls through. To Lena's surprise, Kara is still there when she wakes up.

This time, they'll have their time to heal.

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Okay, this president is fucking stupid. "Give them your super secret critically important code, y'all. Its okay, he won't get *my* code, dont worry." Jfc.

President Lena, on the other hand, would 100% let her officials make their own choice. She would watch as the enemy makes them talk, and though their loyalty is strong, pain does strange things to people. One by one, the codes are delivered, and one by one, Lena absolves them with a quiet "its okay."

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Okay, okay... code names for the presidential family. I have a couple of ideas for themes, and historically code names within a family all start with the same letter, so... here we go:

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To give Lena a career-appropriate codename:

Filibuster (after the career-making filibuster Lena gave that ultimately led to the successful women's rights bill-turned-law)

Featherweight (Jack's idea)

Falcon (Sam always said Ruby was as sharp as a hawk)

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Letting Ruby pick hers first:

Dagger (perfunctory selection from the list of D names after Ruby selects her name)

Dynamo (also Jack's idea)

Diamond (only stone tougher than rubies)

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Going for a greek mythology theme:

Hera (for obvious reasons, being a champion of womens and childrens causes)

Hermes (trickster)

Hecate (badass!!)

But honestly there's so many options. Ughhhhh I love this au so much and I've only just started.