Supergirl Z: The Growth and Maturation of a Superhero

Superspeeder

She was one of the last of her kind, he the last of a world long dead can these two work together to save what's left while growing as a superhero?

Supergirl/Dragon Ball Z Crossover Kara D./Supergirl/Future Trunks

Romance/ Drama

Supergirl Z: The Growth and Maturation of a Superhero

Disclaimer: Me: Vegeta say the disclaimer; "Do I have to?" he whined. You will or no mention of you will be made in this storyline. "Darn it kid" grumbles quietly "superspeeder doesn't own the characters in this story they are the property of the respective owners." Me "much better"; "I'm going to train now so don't bother me." ON WITH THE STORY

Chapter 2

A week later, Kara and Alex were talking about her "interview" with Cat Grant of CatCo Media specially Kara's slip of the tongue when she revealed that Superman was her cousin to the mogul. It was then that James "Jimmy" Olsten dropped in to pay Kara a visit; he (along with Kara's childhood friend Winn) were the only ones other than Alex that knew of Kara's alien origins. James kinda knew about Kara's origins thanks to his relationship with said cousin that Kara blurted out to Cat while Winn found out in the aftermath of the plane incident. Even though he doubted Kara at first, he quickly changed his mind when Kara fell off the roof(to what he thought was her death) and came back up unharmed. When Kara saw Jimmy, Kara became (figuratively speaking) a pile of soft goo prompting Alex to state to her "you were totally checking Jimmy Olsten out [1]". "A week ago you stated that I like the stranger who saved my life and now you say that I like Jimmy?" she stated before insisting "we're just friends, besides a person like me doesn't have time to be involved with romance."[2] "By the way do you have any idea who he is or why he saved you?" Alex asked. "No" Kara said with a shake of her head, "I'm afraid that I have no clue on who that man is, Director Henshaw said something to the effect of a freakish scientific experiment for some company do you think its related to Lex Luthor?" "No" Alex replied then seriously stated "Luthor's experiments are well known some even are enemies of your cousin, and now that you have made yourself known, I worry for your safety." "Alex I don't need your protection, I can take care of myself" Kara groaned; "I know but with the knowledge of you being Superman's cousin, it wouldn't come as a surprise that some of his enemies become yours as well" Alex stated in a warning tone to her sister before Kara went off back to work to face the questions of Cat Grant.

Meanwhile at said company, a different conversation was going on with an entirely different view of what happened to Supergirl specifically a blue haired woman. "Ooh the nerves of those people picking on a hero who was obviously trying to answer the questions she posed honestly" she groaned after reading the interview. "I know mom, probably the only one who hates the media more than you is dad" said the man; she chuckled "knowing Vegeta, he would blast them to otherworld then revive and kill them again". Speaking of which the said certain prince was standing there in a corner with a young girl overhearing the conversion when he decided to butt in "woman if you ask me that so called 'superhero' is a media hog and we already have one to deal with as it is." The young girl snorted; "c'mon dad you're just saying that because you're being overprotective of mom and your little princesses. Besides I think it's pretty cool that someone can show their power, which is more that I can say for us." "Bulla" the woman-known to the world as Bulma Briefs the president of Capsule Corporation "your father and brother used to be public figures, but that was before you were born now that the world is at peace, there's no need to draw attention to us. As for you Vegeta, I don't get how you can demean Supergirl haven't you always stated that the universe needed more female warriors?" The Prince replied easily "what I meant when I said that was that there was a lack of powerful female saiyan warriors, other than 2 saiyan females on Kakarrot's fathers squad, there were few saiyans that can match up to an elite fighter." The man(known as Trunks) had to shake his head; this was what he considered 'normal conversation' Bulma and his father always arguing. 'Still' he thought to himself 'I wouldn't trade this for the world after what I've been through its nice to even have this new normal'.

In that moment Trunks reflected on his family; his overprotective, but caring mother who had lived through nightmares that few would ever know; his father the prince of the saiyan race-revived with the namekian dragon balls-as well as some help from his mother's upgraded dragon radar and Baba- the last pure bloodied saiyan alive (since Goku was dead). Gohan his father figure/mentor who died years ago in a terrible battle now also revived thanks to the power of the Namekian Dragon Balls. Finally Bra who was born after the events of the past (and whom both he and his mother considered as a 'thank you' from the gods as a reward and gift). Still, Trunks couldn't help but think of the 'other' timeline; the younger Gohan grieving over the death of his father Son Goku, his mother(and Goku's wife) Chi-Chi -who was dead in his world- now grieving over the death of her husband for a second time. Finally,Trunks thought of his younger infant self and the younger mother that had birthed him how were they fairing.

Bulla snapped him out of his thoughts by saying "Trunks this article also mentions the fact that you saved Supergirl's life, does that mean you like her?" Trunks was embarrassed and vehemently replied "no way, I was just helping her in a situation that was life and death." Vegeta once again (as usual) was irate at this "the boy doesn't have time to think of such things, a true warrior is always prepared for battle even in times of peace [3]. If the boy slacks off to go on dates, his strength will decrease and this Supergirl is nothing but trouble look what her family did!" "Oh hush Vegeta, Trunks trains with you and Pan I doubt that what you said would happen; besides I think it's kinda cute that my son is attracted to a fellow superhero even if she's alien" Bulma chided. "Speaking of training, I have to go, Pan and I agreed that we would spar and work on her techniques today so I won't be back until later" Trunks suddenly remembered/told Bulma back. With that he flew off without another word, Bulma was shouting that he shouldn't keep a girl waiting, and Bulla teasingly said that Pan would be jealous that Trunks was sought after so much. Vegeta however thought differently 'I didn't want to say it out loud, but he's getting into more trouble than he could handle. Sure he's my son and a damn good saiyan warrior but these kryptonians are also powerful. If that girl was anything like her cousin in terms of power, she would make a dangerous rival. Still though is it possible for a saiyan and a kryptonian to produce offspring? Darn it Trunks you're acting a true saiyan even if you deny it.'

Meanwhile, across town another person got wind of Supergirl's identity and swore to get his revenge on her. Kara didn't know of these plans, as at the moment, she and Wynn (who had a crush on her since they were 'introduced') were talking about combating more crimes to enhance her reputation to protect her from Cat's claws(A/N see what I did there). However, they were interrupted with a 'bang' and a gravelly voice demanding that Supergirl come out and fight. The confusion gave Kara enough time to transform and she demanded to know what the man wanted; to which he replied that his mission was one of revenge. The two then engaged in a brutal fight, which despite Supergirl's best efforts was thwarted by the mystery man's weaponry. Seeing that Supergirl was about to be killed, Jimmy panicked and hit a button on his wristwatch; at that moment thousands of miles away Trunks felt a massive ki drop "hang on Pan, I sense another life force hundreds of miles away and its dropping fast." "What, we've been sparring for hours; unless you're lying because you're afraid you'll lose to a girl" she said. "No, I defiantly felt something...oh no its Supergirl she's in trouble!" said Trunks. That made Pan's eyes widen and she stopped fighting "Do you think she's dead Trunks?" "No, not dead just unconscious from what I'm getting, wait I feel another energy signal; oh no it's the same type of energy as that Astra that I fought. That's it I'm going to help". "Wait, let me go with you, if the source of that energy signal is hostile, you could be in major trouble." Trunks looked at the daughter of his mentor Gohan and Videl(who died shortly after giving birth to her) and couldn't help but admire her courage; Pan was rather lonely as the only female saiyan warrior(since she didn't know about the reformed android 18 in the other timeline, and Bra didn't possess nearly the same level of power as she) so when Supergirl came on the scene Pan felt a sister-like bond with the alien superhero. Still though, Trunks didn't want to expose Pan to the horrors that he, her father, and Vegeta had gone through so he shook his head "I'm sorry Pan but Gohan would kill me if you were ever hurt in battle so I'm not taking that risk" he said and flew off before Pan could reply.

At the battlefield, the mysterious superhero was carrying Supergirl gently to the ground, Trunks managed to get there going at top speed as a Super-Saiyan but by the time he got there the person who had saved Kara's life was gone. "Damn who was that guy" Trunks muttered to himself but seeing that he was not going to get any answers decided to fly back home. Kara woke up shortly after and asked Alex(who had dropped in quietly with the DEO to attend to the threat) what had happened. "Well your cousin saved your life. Kara was angry, ever since she was exposed to the public(courtesy of Cat) Kara was always striving not to be compared to Superman and her anger clouded her mind not to listen to the second part "Alex I don't want to be compared to my cousin, I'm my own person who needs her space." "I know your angry, but in fairness I did warn you that now that you are exposed Superman's enemies will become yours as well." However before Kara could reply director Henshaw came in "we don't have time for this, based on the information we recorded the guy you fought calls himself reactron and is an enemy of your cousin." "However, Reactron got away, his power source failed before Superman got to you" Alex said; "the question is what do you plan to do, its obvious that Reactron is going to buy time to reload and come after you again". The newly minted hero shrugged her shoulders and replied jokingly "well if he won't come quietly, punching always works[4]". Winn then realized something "speaking of punching what are you going to do about that party, Cat Grant is having your name on that picture of Supergirl." Kara sighed and replied "I don't know I don't want anyone to notice me because it will put less attention between our..Similarities." "You got that right" Alex replied which caused Kara to reply "well if I'm going to a party I might as well dress for the occasion"; then she asked Alex "can you please take me to shop"? "Kara unless you have forgotten I now work for an agency that hunts down aliens" Alex replied "I don't exactly have a life". "Oh come on now don't be such a sour-puss Alex; life a little" Kara chided then bubbly squealed "we're going shopping" and (if one was paying close attention), they could've heard the scream of "NOOOOO!" echo in their ears as Alex was dragged off to go shopping by her adoptive alien of a sister.

TBC

[1] and [2] came from "Fight or Flight"

[3] Vegeta comments on Gohan's power level in the Saiyanman Arc of Dragon Ball Z during the later's fight against the demon king Dabura

[4] Supergirl's comments on her first fight with Reactron also from "Fight or Flight"

A/N I'm back people, sorry for the delay of chapters, I was binge watching and lost some of my thoughts for this story because I watched (I waste too much time doing that). Anyway, this chapter is a two-partnered and even though I'm not going to do that with all the chapters the next two parts of my story will be divided into 2 parts. Also because of what happened in Paris, I WILL NOT write about the bomb threat that was supposed to air today (November 16, 2015 if you're reading in the future) on Supergirl. To all my Paris readers, my thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Till next time