Chapter 1: Stuck on Themiscyra

Wonder Woman

I didn't even understand how this happened. First of all I was in the middle of FINALLY getting somewhere on the matter of dating Bruce when he and Green Lantern were called into investigating a problem. THEN it turned out to be a trap organized by Luthor, Circe, and Grodd and I was called along with Flash and Superman to help them deal with them.

Batman

Talk about being saved by the bell. Never had Circe, Luthor, or Grodd had better timing in all their lives. They enabled me to get out of an awkward conversation with Diana about being in a relationship. The problem came up AFTER the battle had been won. The problem was where are we going to put Circe. At least that's what I thought.

"I need to take Circe to Themiscyra," Wonder Woman said. "It's the only way to make sure she stays locked-up."

"And I'll take Luthor and Grodd back," Green Lantern told them. He tapped his COM links. "Jonn', let the guys at Striker's know that I've got two more new prisoners for them."

"Understood," Jonn' responded. Green Lantern grabbed Luthor from Superman and an unconscious Grodd with his ring and flew off.

"So where does Circe end up?" Flash asked. He was running in place on the water so he didn't fall in.

"She's in the Javelin with me," Batman said over the COM links.

"Awake or knocked out?" Flash asked.

"Guess," Batman responded. He lowered the Javelin so that it was next to Flash. "Or you could come in and see for yourself."

"Um, I'll pass," Flash said.

"You want us to come with you incase Circe breaks free?" Superman asked Wonder Woman.

"Very much," Wonder Woman said. "I don't want to take any chance of her escaping."

"You sure that's a good idea?" Flash responded. "You WERE exiled."

"I know but it might be the only way to make sure she stays locked up," Wonder Woman said.

"My queen! There are reports of a flying man-made bird heading towards us, what are your orders?" Artemis asked. Hippolyta perked up. Didn't her daughter return to them in a man-made bird a few years ago?

"Hold," Hippolyta ordered. "I want to see this man-made bird myself."

"Mother, I know I've been exiled but I came back to bring Circe back and hope that she will be taken to Tartarus," Wonder Woman explained. "Afterwards, we will be on our way." She was hovering over the island and next to her mother.

"You do not have to explain why you're here," Hippolyta responded. "I'm sure the gods will grant you a pass on this. Where is she?"

"In our ship," Wonder Woman answered. "Along with my friends."

"Your MALE friends?" Hippolyta said. "The ones you brought to our shores last time?"

"Yes, except for one," Wonder Woman responded. "Jonn', the green one, is in the Watchtower managing missions. Everyone else is in the ship." Then the ship swerved and fell out of the sky and landed next to them. Wonder Woman landed on the ground. The ramp opened and Batman ran out and went underneath the Javelin. Superman and Flash walked out behind him and gathered around him as did Hippolyta and Wonder Woman.

"What happened?" Hippolyta asked.

"Looks like the engine overheated and wires connected to the plane's power are fried," Batman explained. "The cooler for the engine must have been damaged during the battle and as a result the engine heated up. That's why we dropped out of the sky. And wires connected to the power are old and burned."

"That would explain why the lights went off," Flash responded.

"How long will it take to fix it?" Superman asked.

"A few days, maybe a week," Batman guessed. "But that's the least of our problems."

"Right, Circe," Flash said.

"Till the power come back on, she's stuck in there," Batman stated. "And the nerve gas that's keeping her sedated wouldn't gas her every two hours either."

"Nerve gas?" Hippolyta questioned.

"It shuts down a person's nervous system making them unconscious for a long amount of time," Batman explained. "I had it set to spray her every two hours to make sure she'd stay that way."

"And if she doesn't get it every two hours?" Hippolyta asked.

"She could break free," Superman answered.

"Diana's lasso can hold her," Hippolyta said.

"That can be used to get her to the trial but if I go in to get her NOW I could accidently spread the nerve gas," Wonder Woman responded.

"Sooo until Bats gets the power back on, Supes and Di are on guard and I'm errandboy?" Flash guessed.

"Correct," Batman answered. "First you'll need to get me some new wires."

"Before you do, would you care to join us for dinner?" Hippolyta asked. "You can stay in the palace as well."

"Actually…" Batman began.

"Yes, yes we would," Superman answered. Batman glared at him. This had BAD IDEA written all over it. But as long as he didn't have to sing in public he would be fine.