In Young Justice fanfiction, Superman and Superboy often have complex relationships. Superboy might struggle with living in Superman's shadow. He could be constantly trying to prove himself as a worthy hero, not just a clone. For example, in some stories, Superboy takes on dangerous missions alone to show he's as capable as Superman.
They also interact with the rest of the Young Justice team differently. Superman is seen as this big - time hero, while Superboy is more of the up - and - coming, rough - around - the - edges type. In some fanfics, Superboy's relationship with the team helps him grow into his own hero, separate from Superman's influence.
One common theme is friendship. Writers often explore how Superboy and Wendy form a bond, whether it's through shared experiences or simply because they understand each other in a way others don't.
In Young Justice fanfiction, the battle between Superboy and Match can be intense. Superboy has his own set of powers and personality traits. He is often conflicted but has a strong sense of justice. Match, on the other hand, is a clone as well. Their fight might involve not just physical power but also the struggle of identity. Superboy may be fighting to protect his friends and the world he has come to care about, while Match could be driven by different motives perhaps set by his creators. It makes for a very interesting dynamic in the fanfiction world.
Artemis might also be a part of it. She's a strong and independent character, and her dynamic with Superboy could add an interesting layer to the harem. Their interactions could range from friendly banter to more intense emotional moments.
One interesting storyline could be Superboy and Supergirl teaming up to face a new and powerful villain that the Justice League has overlooked. They might discover a hidden threat in Smallville that has ties to Krypton's past.
Often, Superboy is really well - written. Writers can explore his struggle with his identity, being a clone. He has the power of Superman but also his own unique perspective, which makes for great character exploration in fanfiction.
Another common plot is where they deal with trust issues. Since Superboy is a clone and has his own insecurities, and Artemis has her secrets too. In some fanfictions, they have to work through these trust issues to become closer. Maybe there's a situation where Artemis's past actions are called into question, and Superboy has to decide whether to trust her or not, which makes for a very interesting and emotional read.
One plot idea could be that Superboy and Zatanna are sent on a mission together to a magical realm. There, they have to combine Superboy's strength and Zatanna's magic to defeat an ancient evil. Another could be a story where Zatanna accidentally casts a spell on Superboy that gives him temporary magical powers, and they have to figure out how to reverse it while also dealing with villains who want to use Superboy's new powers for their own gain. A third idea is that they discover a connection between Kryptonian technology and ancient magic, and they must work together to stop a mad scientist from misusing this knowledge.
One popular storyline could be them teaming up against a powerful, previously unknown villain. They'd have to combine Superboy's strength and Robin's intellect to outwit the bad guy. Another might involve a personal conflict between them that they have to resolve while still facing external threats to the team. For example, a misunderstanding about leadership roles within the Young Justice group.