Erin awoke to voices bouncing around over her. She was laying on something soft. She was amazed to discover it was sand. Forgetting about the voices for a moment, she went to feel the sand. It was warm and soft.
"She's awake!"
A hand came down in an attempt to touch her. Her eyes widened and she quickly rolled over and into a defensive position. She resembled a wolf in stance. Hippolyta withdrew her hand slowly. Erin assessed her surroundings. There were three women standing in front of her. One with blonde hair that was slightly taller than the other two, and the other two that both had jet black hair and blue eyes. They all looked very similar, like a family. However it wasn't what she saw that alarmed her, it was what she didn't see. She stood up, looked around, and took a deep breath before speaking.
"Where am I?"
The two dark haired women stood almost defensively, but the other spoke with a soft voice,
"Themyscira."
"W-Where is my father?" She asked shakily.
"We have not found anyone else here."
Erin nodded as a knot formed in her stomach. Taking another steadying breath she asked timidly,
"Do you have any food?"
The woman smiled and answered,
"Yes. There is food at the palace, if you like to come with us." Erin quickly nodded.
"Thank you."
They started walking. The two other women stayed behind a couple of feet behind Erin and the woman. Erin decided this one was the mother, the others were her daughters. She was interrupted from her thoughts when the mother began to speak.
"I am Hippolyta and these are my daughters Diana," the older nodded, "and Donna," the younger did the same. Erin took the opportunity to introduce herself.
"My name is Erin Wayne. I come from Gotham. I was on a boat with my father when a storm hit. I must have washed up here."
Hippolyta nodded in thought. The name Wayne reminded her of something, though she couldn't place the it. They started to pass through a small village as they wound up a hill leading to a beautiful palace.
"Diana, do you know where Gotham is?"
"Yes Mother. It is the home of Batman."
Erin jumped at the name of Batman. This woman, Diana, struck her differently than the other two. She was quieter and more mysterious. Erin turned her head to look at Diana as she addressed her.
"Are you an acquaintance of Batman?"
"You might say that."
Erin nodded in acknowledgement. They had reached the palace entrance. Hippolyta ordered food to be taken to a spare room. She asked Diana to escort Erin to her room. As she was being lead to her room Erin took a moment to examine her outfit. Her shirt was okay but the right leg of shorts were torn but she seemed to be okay. It wasn't until she saw her shoes that she sighed.
"Skata!" escaped her mouth causes Diana to spin on her heal to face Erin. Arching a n eyebrow and placing her hand on her hips she asked,
"Excuse me?" Erin was caught off guard. Skata was a Greek word and no one spoke Greek anymore. Then again this island did appear to be Greek. She quickly stammered in defense,
"M-My shoe is ripped."
"That is not a reason for that kind of language."
"I'm sorry. I didn't think you would understand it."
Turning around to continue walking she asked,
"Where did you learn that word?"
Erin had to think for a moment. She had always used that word. It was natural to her.
"I believe my mother used it frequently. I must have picked it up from her when I was little."
"Who is your mother?"
Erin went silent. The subject was a sore one for her.
"I, I don't know." Erin blushed in embarrassment. Diana frowned and the pair walked quietly through the palace.
They were still quiet when they reached Erin's room. Diana spoke in a soft voice,
"This is your room," She pushed the curtain to the side allowing access to the room. It was spacious. The middle dipped in about a foot. The bed was directly opposite of them, on the raised part. The right side had an opening that led out to a balcony. Diana spoke once more.
"Donna's room is right next to yours and I am down the hall should you need anything. I would recommend you stay in the palace in case your father is found. Go on and eat. I will send someone to get you when dinner is ready."
"Thank you princess." Was all Erin could think to say before Diana disappeared. Erin went over to the bed finding food next to it. She gladly bit into it, reveling in its taste. She thought over the events of the day. Normally she would make a plan of some kind, but these ladies seemed to be able to take care of everything. But that was something that bothered her. She hadn't seen any men here. Only women. She shook her head clear of these thoughts. She noticed there was a dress on the bed, similar to what everyone else was wearing. It looked like it might fit her. But instead of putting it on, she collapsed on to the bed beneath it. Exhaustion over took her body and she was asleep in seconds.
