DISCLAIMERS/NOTES

1. This is a fan fiction based on characters owned by DC Comics. I DO NOT OWN THEM. This is just for fun.

2. This is a femslash story. If you don't like that sort of thing, you won't like this.

3. Just a reminder: the Supergirl in this story is not Kara Zor-El, but the post-Crisis Matrix with an altered backstory. For more information, see Disclaimers/Notes for the first chapter.

4. Needless to say, I don't own The Ellen DeGeneres Show either - Warner does (I think).

COMING OF AGE

The door to the dorm room opened and Mae entered, closely followed by Mary. The student closed the door behind her and turned and leaned back, resting against it. Mae stood like a statue in the middle of the room. For a while they simply gazed at eachother. "Have you enjoyed your birthday?" Mae eventually asked tentatively.

The now-eighteen-year-old sighed deeply. It had indeed been a marvellous day. It started off with laughs and groans of embarrassment as Billy showed Mary a clip of the previous evening's episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show - with the hostess again begging Supergirl and Mary Marvel to appear. Then, after her classes ended for the day, the birthday girl was surprised with a private party in Fawcett's fanciest restaurant. Everyone was there, including Freddy, Uncle Dudley, all the Lieutenant Marvels... and Mae.

Mary's girlfriend looked stunning at the getogether. But then, the Girl of Steel could have been wrapped in rags and Mary would have been infatuated. Not just because Mae was the most beautiful woman in the universe, but also because Mary could not help thinking about something. To be honest, the World's Mightiest Girl had trouble focusing on anything except the exquisite blonde. Because there was something Mary was wanting - craving - to do. And now, finally, she could. As she now looked at Mae, Mary knew she could wait no longer. "Very much so," she said, eyes becoming lidded. "Almost perfect."

Mae blinked. "'Almost'?"

There was a click as Mary locked the door behind her. She then strode upto her girlfriend, her breathing becoming heavy with anticipation. "There's one last gift I'd like... and only you can give it to me." As soon as she was within reach Mary took Mae's hand and gently pulled her close. She kissed the shapeshifter, intending it to be full of love, but as it deepened, Mary felt her hunger growing and she ground her body closer to Mae's. The Girl of Steel took the hint and wrapped her arms tightly around the student. Mary began to moan against her girlfriend's mouth. Gods, she loved her. After several moments she managed to prise her lips away and stare into Mae's eyes. She then took a visible gulp, and spoke in a voice weighted in desire. "I'm ready."

Mae looked at her full of concern. "Are you sure?" she breathed. "I don't want you to do anything you'll regr... " She was stopped when Mary kissed her deeply again. While her tongue delved as far down the woman's throat as possible, Mary managed to move them closer to the bed. Their lips separated with an audible smack.

"I want this," husked Mary. "I want you... " She had possibly never said anything more truthful in her life. She wanted Mae-Trix to be her first - her only. "I love you." That seemed to be all the consent Mae needed, as their lips crashed together once more. Mary moved her hands to try and start undressing the shapeshifter, but when she felt nothing but bare skin she remembered how unnecessary that was. "No fair," she murmured.

Mae grinned. "This present I unwrap." That sent Mary's need over the edge. Her eyes wide, she kissed her girlfriend yet again and threw both of them onto the bed. Straddling Mae, Mary had to actively control her breathing at the sight of the nude heroine below her. Thank the gods Supergirl gave herself the most perfect body imaginable. The World's Mightiest Girl did not have long to linger, however, as Mae sat up and tugged at her blouse. Taking the hint herself, Mary braced herself, then quickly removed her top. She blushed at what her girlfriend said next. "Perfect." Mae looked at her in wonder. "You're absolutely perfect." She then reached out and pulled Mary to her.

After several minutes of kissing and fondling, Mae had a naked Mary on her back and was kissing down her chest and stomach. Mary thought she was going to hyperventilate as the shapeshifter eventually reached her destination. When Mae paused, Mary involuntarily bucked her hips. "Mae... please... " she whimpered. She was on the verge of going crazy with want.

"Mary, look at me." Fighting through her desperation, Mary managed to lock eyes with the beautiful blonde between her legs. A moment passed between them... a moment of silent understanding. A recognition of what was happening. Mary had joked it was her final gift, when really... it was what she was giving to Mae. Mary did not even realise her eyes were tearing up. "It might hurt a little at first," Mae said softly, as her fingers hovered millimetres from Mary's womanhood. "I'll go slow, and be as gentle as I can." With her free hand, she reached over and took one of Mary's, holding it tight. "I love you," she said with absolute conviction - and Mary's heart threatened to burst.

It did hurt to start with. But pain soon gave way to pleasure... and as the night passed, all coherent thought left Mary Batson...