"Kryptonite and Banshee Screams"

Part 3

Maya stood in her backyard, surrounded by her family and friends, all of whom were eager to witness her training session with her cousin Kara Zor-El, a Kryptonian with abilities similar to her own. Kara, who had traveled from Krypton to Earth to help Maya master her powers, stood tall, her long, curly hair blowing gently in the breeze. "Okay, Maya, today we're going to work on controlling your heat vision," Kara said, her eyes locked on Maya's. "It's not just about generating heat, but also about precision and accuracy." Maya nodded, focusing her energy. A bright blue beam shot out of her eyes, singeing the grass a few feet away. "Not bad, but you need to be more precise," Kara instructed, handing Maya a small rock. "Try to target just that rock." Maya concentrated, and a thinner, more concentrated beam of heat shot out of her eyes, vaporizing the rock instantly. The group watching from the sidelines cheered and clapped, with Beck whistling loudly. "Whoa, cuz, you're a natural!" Jade rolled her eyes good-naturedly. "Yeah, yeah, we get it. Maya's a superhero." Andre chuckled, earning a playful nudge from Jade. Robbie, who had brought his puppet Rex, grinned excitedly. "That's so cool, Maya! Can you show us your other powers?" Maya smiled, happy to oblige. She demonstrated her super strength by lifting a massive tree trunk and holding it aloft with one hand. Next, she showcased her speed, zipping around the backyard in a blur of motion. Cat, who had been quietly observing, raised an eyebrow. "You're fast, but can you fly?" Maya nodded, and with a burst of speed, she launched herself into the air, soaring above the group. The group gasped in unison as Maya performed a series of aerial acrobatics, her long hair streaming behind her. Kara watched with a critical eye, offering words of encouragement and advice. As Maya landed back on the ground, Kara turned to her. "Now, let's work on your banshee abilities." Maya's expression turned serious, her eyes clouding over. As a Harbinger of Death, she had a unique connection to the spirit world, and her abilities were still unpredictable. She could sense impending death, hear the details of a person's demise, and experience premonitions. With practice, she was learning to control her powers, but it was a delicate balancing act. Kara guided Maya through a series of exercises, helping her to tap into her banshee abilities. Maya's eyes flashed with a fierce, otherworldly energy as she focused her senses. Suddenly, she let out a blood-curdling scream, her banshee wail echoing through the neighborhood. The group winced, covering their ears. Jade shook her head, laughing. "Cuz, you're going to have to work on controlling that scream." Beck chuckled, his eyes shining with amusement. "Yeah, or we'll all be deaf by the end of the week." Maya grinned, feeling a sense of power and potential. With Kara's guidance, she was learning to master her abilities, and she knew that she was ready for whatever lay ahead. As the training session came to a close, Maya's family and friends gathered around her, offering words of encouragement and support. As they walked back to the house, Robbie turned to Maya with a curious expression. "Hey, Maya, can you really see the future?" Maya hesitated, unsure of how much to reveal. But with a glance at Kara, she nodded. "I can see glimpses of what's to come. But it's not always clear, and it's not always easy to interpret." Kara placed a reassuring hand on Maya's shoulder. "With practice and patience, you'll learn to control your abilities and trust your instincts." Maya smiled, feeling a sense of gratitude towards her cousin. She knew that she had a long way to go, but with Kara's help, she was ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead.