Chapter 2: Truth and Tragedies

A/N: Thank You to all those who enjoyed the first chapter of this story. I got yall a longer chapter this time and I hope yall enjoy it as well. I don't know when the next chapter will be up as exams are coming up soon. I hope you guys all enjoy and have a great day.

"Mom, Dad what's this all about" asked Kara as she sat on the chair across from her parents. Her father held a small metal triangle shaped box. She couldn't tell what was on the box though with her fathers hands in the way.

"It's about your parents….and where you came from." Said Jonathan Kent in a soft somber tone. "We didn't adopt you from a normal family Kara,We found you in a spaceship of some kind. When we found you we had your baby blanket and this thing we never could get it open. We think it might be from your parents, your real parents." He held out the container for Kara to reach and Kara took it.

The container was light, small and had a S shaped symbol that covered the container. As Kara's hands guided over the S a small tag opened up where a fingerprint should be opened up.

"Kara, no matter who you are or where you come from your still our daughter and we love you." Whispered her mother.

She placed her thumb on the black slip and the entire scene changed. Her parents and house were gone and now she was standing in what looked like an observatory. There were machines, a gigantic looking telescope and at the center of the room, a rocket ship.

"Hello Kara." Said a male voice.

Kara turned to see a man and woman in red and black robes. "My name is Jor-El, and I am your father, your name is Kara Zor-El."

"And I am Alura, we are your parents."

"This is impossible How-" , but Laura was cut off.

"You are the sole survivor of Krypton, our home planet was destroyed and we sent you away so you could have a life of your own. We sent you to Earth knowing of its properties. As you may have already figured out your much stronger and faster than any other human being. You will gain other abilities as well, but we sent you so you could become a beacon of hope. The symbol on that container is the House of El. It is a symbol of both Peace and Wellbeing, but most importantly a symbol of hope."

"We love you Kara do good in the world make your home a world of peace." Said the woman who called herself her mother. As soon as this was said the image faded and she was back in her home. Her hands shaking Kara dropped the metal container.

"Kara, honey are you okay?"

"I'm not a freak, I'M NOT." She screamed the last part as she punched a wall. Her parents moved forward to comfort her but she ran out the door into the night.

Running down the street she couldn't stop crying. She ran past cars and people, they all seemed to move so slow to her. She was so pre-occupied with all the thoughts in her head she didn't see the car ahead of her. As she saw it she tried to leap over it. And leap over it she did, the next moment Kara was high above in the sky looking down at queens and the rest of New York City. She was actually flying in the air.

At first shock and fear ran down her spine, but then a realization hit her. If she had these powers she could do good in the world, like the X-men, Fantastic Four or even the Avengers. Her real dad had said something to her that struck a chord with her, a symbol of hope. Kara could use these abilities to let the world know that they were safe with her that they had nothing to fear.

She giggled in glee as she flew through Manhattan racing by through the city lights no one bothered to look up. This was New York they were used to seeing people fly overhead with their god like powers or suits of armor. After a few minutes of flying around the city in complete bliss she decided to make her way home.

Martha and Jonathan were almost about to call the police when the Kent's heard the sound of Kara's footsteps just outside the porch. They ran out and hugged their adopted daughter closely.

"I'm so sorry for running out like that I love you both and thank you for taking me in I love you both so much. No matter what you're my real parents" Kara said as tears ran down her cheeks. She felt awful for leaving them like that and scaring them. No matter what even though she wasn't from this world and was technically an alien this was her home no matter what.

XxX

Peter Parker woke up slowly and groggily not only had he managed to look like a complete dofus in front of Gwen but he got sick as well. But something seemed different, no headaches or fevers running anymore, he felt fine. He put on his glasses, but when he put them on he couldn't see at all out of them. When he took them on he noticed he could see perfectly without them.

'This is defiantly not normal, People just don't get sick and can miraculously see without glasses.' Peter got up and went into the bathroom to get ready for school. As he passed the mirror in his bathroom he noticed a big difference, he had abs. Whatever that spider-bite did it possibly made his life a whole lot better.

"You seem a lot better today. Are you sure your okay to go to school Peter?" asked his Aunt May as shewas cooking her husband breakfast. She worried about her nephew ever since Richard and Mary died that boy became Ben and May's world.

"Yes Aunt May, ill see you guys later I'm late for school!" Peter called back as he ran through the house and out the front door. As he ran towards the bus stop at a quicker pace than usual he noticed up ahead that the bus had already stopped and was on its way to the school.

That's when Peter kicked it up into high gear and started running as fast as he could in about a few minutes he was right behind the bus. He could see Flash and the rest of the jocks mocking and laughing at him, but not Gwen. She gave Peter a sympathetic look and yelled at the bus driver to stop the bus but to no avail. Peter could see MJ, Harry and Kara doing the same but still to no avail. The bus eventually picked up speed and left Peter behind.

XxX

Peter eventually made it to school by taking a taxi he was still late but at least he made it to school. His friends were in the hall at their lockers when they saw him coming towards them. "And finally, Mr. Parker graces us with his presence." Said Harry sarcastically. Which got a chuckle from both Kara and MJ.

"Why thank you for the introduction Mr. Osbourne" Peter replied with a laugh as he got his textbooks.

"At least you look better Pete." Said MJ

"Yeah you practically look different." Added Kara.

"I just felt a lot better guys I'm fine I promise." Was Peter's response. But with Kara's hearing she could tell his heartbeat was off when he said it. She didn't know what, but she'd ask him about it later.

Just as Peter and the gang were about to head for class when he felt a buzzing in the back of his neck, Peter turned just in time to see a football heading straight for him. It looked like it was going in slow motion he put his hands up with the ball almost inches to his face.

Flash who had thrown the ball and everyone around the area stood in shock. Peter looked at everyone who stood in silence "God Parker you are a freak. "said someone in the hall.

Peter shook his head and mumbled "I'm sorry "as he ran out of the building. Kara was going to catch up with him but MJ pulled her back. "He'll be okay he just needs to go cool off we gotta go or we'll be late for class."

Peter ran into the nearest bathroom and looked at himself in the mirror. Something was really wrong with him its like he wasn't even human. Whatever that spider bite did to him it changed him. Was it radioactive?

As the day went on the four friends were having lunch in the cafeteria. Kara was telling a story of her life in Smallville. Peter on the other hand was thinking about the spider bite. He tried picking up his fork but it just stuck to his hand. He noticed Gwen walking by and she gave him a polite wave he then noticed she was about to slip.

He wanted to call out to her but it was too late she was about to fall when Peter leapt into action wrapping his arm around her waist. Catching the tray as well as her food on it. Gwen couldn't help but stare at Peter in awe. This defiantly was not the same Peter Parker that she knew.

Flash got up from where he was and walked towards Peter with a look of hate in his eyes. He pulled Gwen away from Peter then grabbed him by the shirt. He pushed Peter up a nearby wall.

"You don't touch my girl Parker." He pulled his fist and threw a punch right at Peter's face. To most people it felt like only a second, but to Peter he had all the time in the world. He kicked his feet up off flash and was able to cling to the bare wall missing the place here his head would have been had he stood there. Then as Flashes hand connected with the wall everything went back to normal . He noticed he was still sticking to the wall and let go before anyone really questioned how he was doing it.

Flash went for a second punch but this time Peter grabbed flashes hand and flipped Flash on his back. The whol3 cafateria stared in complete shock and silence as a teacher led Peter to the principal's office and another attended to flash to check if he was alright.

XxX

About an hour later after a conversation with the princible and call to his Uncle Ben Peter was sent home early for the rest of the day. As Peter walked out to meet his uncle he could tell that he did not look happy it wasn't a look of anger, but a look of disappointment.

"I didn't mean to-" Peter started to say as he entered the car but Uncle Ben motioned his hand for Peter to be quiet.

With a look of disappointment Uncle Ben sighed and said. "Peter, you can't go beating people up without a good reason. I know he started the fight but you got to be smart. You broke the boys hand for Christ sake! Peter ive always believed that with great power come great responsibility. You got to use your head before you use your brute strength."

The two of them drove in silence for the rest of the car ride home Uncle Ben didn't understand he was tired of being bullied. Maybe with these new powers he could maybe make some money for himself and get a car to impress his friends and even maybe Gwen. That's when Peter hatched an idea.

Later in the week Peter found out about a wrestling promotion that would give prize money for winning a match after match. Peter took up this offer after creating a red and blue suit with webbing a mask and with a spider on his back and chest.

When he got to the building where the matches were taking place he gave them his ring name as The Amazing Spider-Man. Peter was an instant hit win after win and the cash started flowing in. That is until one night it stopped coming.

It was a late show and the promoter was in his office smoking a cigarette when Pete came in holding the envelope that they usually gave peter for his money.

"This was only $150, I was supposed to get paid $300 for the match. What the hell man!" yelled a very pissed off Peter.

The promoter just smiled and let out a puff of smoke. "Listen kid this is a business I gotta make money too and that means cutting your pay. So I forgot when that was my problem to hear your sob story." Peter wanted to ball his fist and punch this guys lights out but he didn't care. He threw the envelope at the promoter.

"You can go to hell." He said as Peter walked out of the office and into the hall.

After walking down a hall a man bumped into him sometime later with what looked like a bag.

"Hey stop that guy!" yelled the promoter who look busted up now with a black eye and a busted lip. "What the hell you could have stopped him."

"I fail to see how that's my problem sir" replied Peter and continued walking away. Now all Peter had to do was get to the library to see his uncle ben so he could get home.

Walking down the street he saw a large group of people ariund the steps of the library and cop cars.

"We have an elderly man shot in the abdomen he's bleeding out fast. We need an ambulance now"

Peter rushed forward through the crowd. It couldn't be no not Uncle Ben his heart was racing a mile a minute as he pushed his way through the large group of people. Then he saw him laying in the ground in his own blood.

He shouted and screamed for his uncle ben as he was pushed back by officers. Then overhearing the officers say that the car was stolen and headed west to the east side. He was going to make this man pay for what he did.

Putting on his costume to make sure no one saw him he climbed the nearest building and began his pursute. After about an hour of following the police cars and jumping from rooftop to rooftop Peter found what he was looking for. Uncle Bens car was parked just outside an old abandoned warehouse.

He jumped to the nearest window and let himself in by punching the glass and heading inside. Crawling up the ceiling he noticed the man right away with a gun in his hand and a bag over his shoulder. It was the same guy as before and Uncle Ben was dead because Peter didn't stop him. He moved until Peter was right on top of the man and then descended on his attack.

Feet First with Peters feet connecting with the man's head. He started throwing hard punches each blow to the man cracked a bone in his body. The man was screaming for his life until Peter beat him to unconsciousness. After that he heard the door being kicked in by the NYPD. Peter scaled the wall and out the window he came in.

Taking off his mask he began to cry his eyes out. It was all his fault that Uncle Ben was dead and he had to live with the consequences.

'I promise you uncle Ben no one's going to go through this. Not while im alive you told me with great power comes great responsibility. I now know what I have to do with this power given to me.'

XxX

Kara was watching the Late Late Show when an emergency broadcast was being issued. A man in blue suit was looking at the camera and he was nervous. An image of a plane that was coming in from Boston looked like it was on fire, and heading straight for the city.

"We just got word that a united airliner has lost both engines and is on a collision course for Times Square. Police are evacuating the area as quick as they can. Lets hope the Avengers are watching this where ever they are."

Kara looked at her parents with a look of worry. Her parents looked at each other than at their daughter in approval nodding their heads. "Go Kara, show the world who you really are." Said her father.

Kara beamed a bright smile and using her speed she went upstairs retrieving her costume that her mother had sewn her. Made from the cloth of her blanket her costume was a blue long spandex shirt. With the symbol of the house of El in a red triangle outline, a yellow interior and a red shaped S. Her cape had the same symbol with it being the color yellow and golden edges of the cape and a red skirt.

She smiled at herself and flew out her window to downtown Manhattan. Kara could see the airline above her and had an idea. With her breath, she was able to get the fires out from the blown engine and made her way to the nose of the ship. Using her strength Kara grabbed the nose of the ship and began to embrace for impact. This was going to hurt like hell.

She felt her feet hit the ground and skid down the street of time square. She pushed back against the plane as it kept on moving forward with the wings of the ship going through buildings. She felt the plane slow down as it was getting closer to a group of people who were all shocked to see the new hero being able to stop the plane all by herself.

Finally the plane came to a halt just inches before it reached the police barrier barrier and the people behind people cheered as Kara ripped of the plane door and the passengers exited the plane. The people of earth had a new shining beacon of hope.

XxX

When Peter got home he already saw the cop car in front of his house and a police officer talking to his Aunt. When she saw Peter walking up the steps of his house in civilian clothing she ran over and hugged him as the two cried it out. Nothing would ever be the same for them after this.