Authors note: Alrighty, I thought I would put this up as no one has and I feel in the femslash mood. Now this is a slight alternate what if scenario where Kara does not end up with the Danvers family, so that would make Kara not related to Alex. Kara Daniels is her name in this so it keeps with the D at the end. Also seeing how Alex is not looking out for Kara…she will be hunting her down thinking her to be a threat, so there is no familial like ties going on there. I couldn't bring myself to do a romance with them if it weren't this way. Much of Kara's life will be different and things set up in the first season will seem like some far off dream I imagine. And yes I know they aren't related by blood, still, I like thinking outside the box. Anyway hope you enjoy.

Supergirl: Complex emotions

CH.1: Girl power

Kara Zor-El hailed from the doomed planet Krypton whose fate was sealed and the elders fought to keep stability and order even when there was none to spare. Kara remembered that day well for unlike her baby cousin she was able to retain information and memory. Her mother and father placed her in a vessel and tasked her with looking out for cousin and protecting him on his journey. Strapped in she tried to keep her emotions in check and as she was whisked away she felt the explosion rock her ship sending her on a course different from her cousin.

It had been a frightening experience and due to her course change she ended up somewhere that delayed her arrival on the planet Earth. By the time she awoke she found her cousin there…fully grown and wearing the family crest on a blue outfit. He told her time had passed and now he went by the name Superman. Little Kal-El was saving a city called Metropolis and apparently he had a girlfriend, a reporter named Lois Lane. Wow…time sure flew.

Kara was about to be whisked off in his arms but then something crashed nearby. It was frightening and it seemed to demand her cousin's attention. Kara being only 13 was still not up to par in powers and any help she could give would only get in his way. Kal-El told her to run and while she didn't argue in her heart she felt like her time away had left her…unprepared. There was no place she knew to go and yet she told herself to run fast as her legs could carry her. Racing away she feels the wind in her hair and her tears are left behind. Earth…it was unlike any planet she had ever known…that is from reading as she wasn't allowed away from Krypton.

Her travel took her far until at last when she felt she couldn't run any more she wound up in a sunny like neighborhood where little boys and girls were playing on vehicles with two wheels. It was all strange to her and all by herself she felt more alone than ever. Her cries shook her being and that is when she saw him…a tall stranger who bore a friendly smile and an outstretched hand.

"Hey there little one…you lost?" Accepting his hand she is pulled to her feet and wipes at her eyes.

"I was with my cousin…but some mean people were attacking him…and I couldn't help him. I ran as fast as I could and wound up here…wherever here is." Kara found the man nice so far…but it was hard to tell just from first meetings.

"I see. Well I'm sure your cousin will be fine…but till than how about you stay with me and my partner Ben? Lately we haven't had much luck adopting…you see we are…both men who happen to love each other…and for some they have yet to accept that. Far as where you are…well…this is Sunnyberg and it is just a small town in National City. My name is Carl." He offers another smile and as she follows him she doesn't have anything to say on who he dates…he was the first person to approach her in such a strange world.

Ben was waiting inside the house when she walked in and he slowly folded up the paper he was reading and gave her a smile much like Carl. "Who do we have here?"

"I don't know…I haven't asked yet. What is your name little one?" Carl inquires and she could see the embarrassment on his face.

"My name is Kara Zor-El…I come from the planet Krypton…I was supposed to look after my cousin…but it seems he is doing fine on his own." Kara looked for a reaction and saw the two men exchange looks.

"Carl dear…a word." Ben walks into the kitchen and she notes that Ben is a little shorter then Carl. Both men appear Caucasian…one with slightly receding hair and the other with curls. While they talked she walked around noting the art on the wall and pictures of them together.

She had no idea how long they talked and as she took a seat on the couch she folded her hands in her lap humming a tune her mother had hummed to her when she couldn't sleep. "Kara…where exactly is Krypton?"

"It is not around anymore…it blew up…were you talking about sending me to an orphanage…I could hear you from here." Kara couldn't help her inquisitive nature.

Ben and Carl exchange looks and both of them seem at a loss for words. Carl walked over and knelt before her taking a breath. "Kara…Ben and I were talking and we're unsure how to raise an Alien girl…assuming that is what you are."

"You want proof…hmm…ok how about this?" Kara slowly stands from the couch and as she takes a breath she slowly levitates…it isn't much but enough to prove she was who she said she was.

"Whoa…Ben…you seeing this?" Carl stumbles back and joins his partner and together they watch the miracle happen.

"I am not an Alien…I am Kryptonian…alien sounds too out there…and trust me there is a lot out there." Kara slowly lowered herself down and Ben and Carl converse amongst themselves…this time she does not listen in.

"Tell you what Kara…how about we give this a trial run…just to see how we deal with a Kryptonian daughter." Carl looks to Ben and he nods his head.

"You are serious…really…oh thank you thank you!" Kara walks up to them as she gives them a squeeze resulting in their bones popping a bit. "Oh…I'm sorry about that…can I do it again-?"

"I think we are good here…how about we fix you something to eat and you can tell us more about Krypton." Ben goes off to start preparations for the meal and Carl leads her by the hand to the kitchen. It feels nice finally having somewhere to rest…she just hoped her cousin was ok.

Alex Danvers stares out her window watching as the other kids play. She never did fit in with their games…it was hard understanding their rules. Most of her child life consisted of focusing on her studies and practicing her violin. Kids tended to pick on her because of her studious behavior and the sad thing was…it ran in the family.

Her father was a scientist, Jeremiah and he often brought his work home. Eliza was her mother…also a scientist…no big leap there. She came from a long line of scientists and part of her yearned to strike out on her own…when she was old enough and find her own way. Right now she played violin and watched a lot of news hearing about how the world was facing rising crime rates and corrupt cops.

Finding no solace outside her window she heads downstairs and finds her parents huddled together as they conversed just another day at the office. Conversations during dinner usually consisted of some intellectually stimulating topic for which the two of them would gab and hardly touch their plates, one had to love what they did otherwise it would be pointless. Her mother told her to do what she loved…follow her heart.

Career wise there weren't a whole lot of options. She could become a professional violinist, or maybe a scientist, none of those seemed to interest her too much. Plopping down on the couch she heaves a sigh and reaching for the remote she turns it on to hear about some attack going on at the bank. "Mom…does your work save people?"

"Well…I'd like to think so dear. We are continuing to make breakthroughs to help mankind…each new struggle just being another hurdle to solve. Why do you ask?"

Alex sits up and watches the program without turning around. "What would you say if I decided to join the National City Police Department? I don't mean now of course…but after I graduate High School, put my brain to use saving the city."

"Alex…that line of business can be dangerous…wouldn't you prefer playing the violin or maybe doing what your mom and I do-?"

Alex shakes her head as she sees the bank situation resolved. "I want to help people dad, and while you and mom strive to do that from the science background…I want to be at the forecenter of change…helping those who need it." Alex turned off the television her mind set.

"If you can keep up your grades and recitals then perhaps we will look at this again. For now enjoy being a kid Alex…you have no idea how fast it will disappear." Eliza looks at Jeremiah and the two share a smile she isn't really a part of. The good thing was it was a what if…and not a hard no.

Heading outside she opens the door taking a breath of fresh air before joining the group outside. The future for now never looked so brighter.

Authors note: Kara and Alex have never met and each lives in a different house…yet in the next chapter as Supergirl enters the picture, Alex's line of work will have her going after her…and from there their two worlds collide.