"Diana, my gosh are you okay? That's like the third time you threw up today. Not to mention you have practically lived in that bathroom since we arrived in the restaurant" Steve Trevor said as he saw Diana sit down at the table for what seemed like the hundredth time tonight.
Diana and her longtime boyfriend Steve Trevor were celebrating their anniversary at one of New York's most fancy restaurants. Diana wasn't always positive about going out to the most expensive places, but Steve was always insisting that she try the food. So here she was sitting and observing wealthy people eating food, that to her tasted horrible. She couldn't understand why in man's world did rich people pay large sums of money for food that lacked the taste to match the price. However, she loved Steve, which sometimes meant going places she didn't want to go. Diana had reasoned that it was all worth it when she saw the look of love he gave her. But as of late she had been hiding something from her lover, something that could very well mean the end of their relationship forever. Diana had to tell him but how could she?
Diana simply gave a fake smile of reassurance, "I'm fine Steve just a little sick "Diana said thinking he would drop the subject.
Steve Trevor however raised an eyebrow, "Out of all the times we went out to eat you never threw up and didn't you tell me Amazons didn't get sick?" he asked.
Diana shrugged her shoulders hoping Steve would leave it alone for now, she knew exactly why she was throwing up, but Diana still struggled to come to terms with her situation. Still astonished at how this even happened to her in the first place. Of course she knew how it happened in reality, but she couldn't come to terms with was happening to her.
"I guess there is a first time for everything" Diana playfully laughed as Steve grinned, he loved it when Diana laughed, she looked even more beautiful when she smiled, it always brought joy to his heart.
"You never told me how your mission with Batman went, word on the street is that you scared GCPD to death when you turned on the bat signal. "Steve said as he saw Diana stiffen, he thought it strange that she didn't share her latest mission with him, although he knew she couldn't tell him everything but they had always discussed her missions. Steve had used the opportunities to start amazing conversations with her. But lately she seemed to hold so much back when discussing her journey into the hellish realm or at least whenever he brought it up.
Diana quickly laughed hoping to avoid an awkward situation, "It was a great journey full of battle and hope, an amazing odyssey is what I would say."Diana replied, purposely leaving out the feeling of hopelessness which gave way to lust forming between Bruce and herself. She didn't want to break Steve's heart and no matter of explaining could fix it. Although she didn't think Steve would understand that in that Gahanna hours could be years and in that same realm it actually felt like time had felt in their own reality. Years of fighting and getting closer, years of watching the man she knew, Bruce Wayne protect her life again and again when her powers that she had been blessed with wouldn't work in that hellish realm. Of course she knew what they did was wrong but she discovered that she couldn't forget it and now with her new found condition it would change their lives forever.
Diana was brought out of her thoughts as Steve snickered, "I swear Diana, it's like you live for glory and violence while peace and treaties are a side gig for you. I know that at heart you're a warrior princess with a thirst for blood"
Diana smiled as she watched Steve laugh, she did love him but because she loved him she would need to tell him the truth. She knew that after the truth would come to light their relationship would be over. She inwardly shuttered at what was about to come, but she was a warrior born and raised but above that she valued her honesty and truth.
"Steve I have to tell you something "Diana confessed as she saw him put a brisket into his mouth and swallow.
"Sure what is it Di?"Steve asked, completely unaware of the emotional horror that was coming his way.
"There is something I didn't tell you about my mission last month, Bruc…. Batman and I were trapped in the Gahanna for over ten years "Diana announced.
Steve had a look of astonishment, "But how, you were only gone for at least a day, you called me when you got back "Steve Trevor replied in a shaky tone.
"The Gentlemen didn't tell us that time in Gahanna is different than on earth, and it actually felt like years had went by, we almost lost our minds and at times we felt hopeless and lonely. Steve... I have always loved your honestly, it's what made me look at you differently than most of the men in this world and I would be a hypocrite to not be the same way with you."
Steve looked as though he had been shot through the heart, he could feel something terrible was coming but he tried to be positive, "So what are you saying Diana?" Steve sighed, he could feel a rush of emotions and this was coming from a man that had seen all types of wars and atrocities, but this was something new to him.
Diana wiped a tear from her eyes as they began to water, "Steve, Batman and I got close, very close, we ended up having relations... physical relations and I think that I'm with…"
Diana was shocked as Steve suddenly got up violently from the table, she briefly saw his eyes beginning to water.
He looked back as tears fell from his eyes, "Diana I loved you, but I cannot forgive you for this, you were almost everything to me, I gave you my heart and I trusted you..." Steve cried before he began to walk away from the table as Diana got up.
"Steve wait..." She said as she grabbed his shoulder, she had enough strength to tear his shoulder apart but with training she managed to restrain her strength even in emotional situations like this.
"Maybe in time I can heal, but until then, I never want to see you again Diana! "Steve spat as he rushed out of the restaurant. Diana stood completely still as the restaurant went silent and everyone's eyes were on her.
Diana sat down at the stable with her head in her hands, "Hera what have I done?". Diana knew that things had changed forever but if there is one thing for sure she knew that Bruce had to know, despite the fact that he is getting married soon.
The Batcave:
Bruce had done many things in his life he would now come to regret, but he knew his actions that took place a month ago could potentially haunt him forever. Selina had wondered why ever since he came back from his mission he had been working himself to the bone, barely talking to anyone let alone her. Bruce knew that he couldn't face her, at least not yet, he had to sort out his feelings first. The memory of the passion that Diana and himself shared in the cave, on one lonely night would forever be burned into his memory, every day that night replayed in his mind and he couldn't get it out, but what scared him most was that something inside of him didn't want that night removed from his mind.
"Master Bruce I found the screwdriver you asked for" Alfred said as he gave Bruce the tool.
"Thanks Alfred" Bruce said as he started screwing in a lug nut on his new bat mobile, he had been working on it for hours, but he couldn't get the wheel steering alignment right.
"Not a problem Master Bruce, oh yes Ms. Diana Prince will be arriving soon, she had voiced concerns she thought you needed to hear.
At the sound of Diana's name Bruce dropped the screw driver, "Why is she coming here now… what could she possibly want? "Bruce thought to himself. Ever since they got back from the mission they had kept communication to a minimum or not even talking at all. Bruce suddenly found his voice to respond to Alfred not wanting to raise suspension.
"Thank you Alfred, I will be sure to look presentable "Bruce said silently.
"I should hope so Master Bruce, you may be getting married to Ms. Kyle, but I assure you to look presentable to Ms. Prince. I must say you look like a grease monkey "Alfred joked as he left Bruce to attend to his work.
Bruce sighed as he cleaned his hand with a rag, his life was changing so fast and it seemed like it only brought more drama. Maybe his talk with Diana could lighten the weight. Although Bruce knew that the chances of that were slim to none. Bruce sat back and drank the last of his water before suddenly he heard a loud BOOM! The explosion rocked the cave and it seemed as though it was towards the far corner to his left. The explosion was so strong it knocked him from his feet as tools and lug nuts feel down on his back. He looked up to see none other than Red hood or as Bruce knew him as Jason Todd running out of from what looked to be a doorway with smoke and fumes coming from the other side entering his cave.
"Artemis come on, I blew it open using C4!" Jason yelled as he took out his pistols and aimed them at the doorway.
"He is coming your way Jason!" Artemis yelled as she ran and jumped over Jason giving him the perfect opportunity to use his new alien pistols that he hid away from Bizarro or what he used to know as Bizarro,which was now an insane control freak. Now they didn't even trust the clone.
Jason unleashed round after round as they hit the clone in the chest, Jason knew that it wouldn't kill him, but it slowed him down enough for Jason to summon his all blade, a bright orange light enveloped his hands as he felt magical power flow through is veins. Jason knew that he had to be quick he still had not perfected the all blades and it drained his stamina.
"Mistress to me!" Artemis yelled as she summoned her large battle axe. She stood beside Jason as they faced their old beloved friend.
Bruce ran towards the group as he saw the clone emerge from the doorway clearly very angry.
"I only wanted to protect you Jason!" Bizarro yelled as he charged the second robin. Jason narrowly dodged a punch from the clone as it came near his chest. Jason and Artemis had used the opportunity to tear into the clone as both of the magic weapons combined proved to be a match for the clone as it was slowly weakening him. But they both knew it wouldn't last for long and the bat cave proved to be too small for Artemis to use the bow of Ra, she theorized that it could blow up the whole estate and potentially kill everyone inside.
"The person who I once was, was an idiot and a simple child. Now I am perfection!"Bizarro screamed madly.
"We don't trust you anymore, you're not the Bizarro we loved, you're an abomination now!"Artemis yelled as she saw a man she knew as Bruce Wayne intervene.
"What in the world are you people doing in my cave Jason!" Bruce yelled as he heard Jason reply.
"I'll explain it later old man just help us push him back into the doorway, we don't have much time!" Jason yelled as Artemis and himself traded blow after blow with the clone.
Bizarro smiled as he eyed Bruce," Jason, you may have magic to protect you but what does he have!" Bizarro screamed as his heat vision shot out from his eyes towards Bruce.
"No!" Jason screamed as he saw things move in slow motion, he knew he couldn't get there fast enough if only…"
Suddenly the whole room felt a shock wave, everyone looked up to see wonder woman standing in front of Bruce with her bracelets raised, still hot to the touch after she deflected the clone's beams.
"I don't know what happened to you Bizarro but no blood will be shed tonight I suggest you leave, now! "Wonder woman declared clenching her fist.
Bruce couldn't believe what he was seeing, if Diana had not been here he would have died, she just saved his life like so many other times before.
'Your outmatched Bizarro, you should leave but know this we will hunt you down. We have already accepted that our beloved friend is not coming back but we can do him justice by taking your head!"Artemis spat. She wanted to believe what she said but it still hurt her heart to know that things turned out the way they did; could she really take his life?
The clone simply huffed, he knew that if he fought them he would be killed. Jason and Artemis were already a challenge, not in pure strength but in battle experience. As powerful as he was he was only two years old. Lacking combat skills that would put him on par with Superman or Super girl. Add Batman and wonder woman to the equation then it was a death sentence.
"Leave now! "Jason spat in anger.
"One day Jason, I will come for you and watch you accept my vision for this world, even if it means the death of her"Bizarro replied coldly as he turned around to the doorway only to feel two blades deep in his back not enough to kill but certainly to cause an unimaginable amount of fell forward into the doorway as he watched the inter dimensional door began to close but before it closed tight he heard Jason speak as he coughed up blood.
"If you ever threaten her again, I will kill you without a second thought. Threaten me all you like but when you bring Artemis into the equation it's another story. You will die before you lay a hand on her!" Jason declared coldly as he saw the inter dimensional door shut and his all blades return to his hands. He turned to see Artemis cross her arms and smile before she hugged Jason tightly.
"Nice throw Jason, I couldn't even have done that myself, it so fast and accurate" Diana cheered as she helped Bruce to his feet.
"Thanks Diana," Jason said before he heard Artemis speak.
"You should have listened to me the first time Jason!"Artemis scolded lightly.
"Hey at least I listened to you when it was the right time, sure we talked about it before but we wanted to help him, besides you think that I would let him hurt you. Not my Artemis!'Jason said as he took off his helmet.
"Since when did I become your Artemis Jason? Besides I can protect myself"Artemis laughed.
Jason patted his chest and chucked, "Oh so that date didn't mean anything? Oh yea you said mostly bogus, by the way you were so hot that night with the dress and your long hair, oh yes Artemis"Jason laughed as he started to dance around her.
Artemis shook her head and smiled, "fool."
Bruce had many shocks in his life but he couldn't believe it, Jason almost seemed like himself before the…. Bruce often didn't like to think about that night but Jason he seemed so much more cheerful and happy which was great to witness. Although Bruce was glad to see Jason alive and well he had to know what happened.
"Jason what in the world is going on! How did you get into my cave and why is the superman clone chasing you?" Bruce asked in his Batman voice which only made Jason chuckle.
"Long story short, Artemis and I found out some information he was hiding, we confronted him about it Artemis got angry and punched him, which caused our little cat and mouse game. I hacked his computer's and opened a doorway here which he tried to lock but I just blew it away with c4. I ran through the opening with Artemis behind me, we fought Bizzaro, he almost killed you but Diana saved your life. He threatened Artemis which I took to heart, therefore I threw my all blades into his back and looked cool doing it, followed by some awesome dialogue by yours truly. So basically we need a place to crash for a while so we can figure out Bizarro's next move and stop him. Also Artemis is pregnant and I'm the father, surprise Bruce you're a granddad... kinda"Jason laughed before he felt a slight pain as Artemis punched him in the arm.
Artemis shook her head, "Relax Bruce he is only joking about the pregnancy part, besides I wouldn't let the little one get that close to even impregnate me"Artemis chuckled.
Diana inwardly smiled, "Well I'm glad I decided to get here early, I heard Bruce might be a little busy so I wanted to come on time, but as soon as I was about to knock at the door I heard the blast and rushed down here to see if Bruce was my shock I saw the Bizarro's eyes light up bright red and aimed at Bruce and that's when I jumped into action"
Artemis patted Diana's shoulder, "Well Diana it's a good thing you got here or else Bruce would have been a pile of ash"
Jason nodded, "Diana you have my thanks "Jason said as he gave her a hug which made her blush in embarrassment and surprise.
"Just doing what I do best "Diana smiled before she heard Bruce speak.
Bruce huffed a sigh of relief, " Well Jason as you know my house is always open, but it's going to be busy around here because as you know I'm getting married soon "Bruce said as he felt Diana stiffen next to him.
Jason chuckled," I forgot you're getting married to her, which is stupid by the way it would never work out"
"Jaso.. why would you say something like that! This is a big change in my life and I'm happy" Bruce said defensively but knowing that a hint of what Jason said could be true.
"Bruce I know you and all you guys did was just screwed around for years, that's not a relationship, not to mention she betrayed your tons of times. Why don't you get with a woman who won't betray you or just screw around with you? Look I'm not saying Selina is a horrible woman, she is actually a decent person when she wasn't trying to seduce me on multiple occasions but I mean who could blame her I'm red ho..." Jason said but was interrupted by Diana.
"Jason I don't think that this conversation is appropriate right now, Bruce is making a great change in his life" Diana said while seeing that Artemis was staring wide eyed at her.
"No it couldn't be, the princess herself I thought she was about virtue and honor! It can't be..But all the signs are there." Artemis thought before she spoke knowing she could no longer hold it in.
"By the seven beards your really pregnant!"Artemis declared shockingly which caused everyone to hang their jaws open.
"How did you know?" Diana asked, shocked that Artemis could even figure it out so soon because it was obvious that she wasn't showing.
"No, it couldn't be!" Bruce said inwardly as he began to feel light headed. He could say it was from the stress of not getting enough sleep for the past month but he knew the real reason why.
He could feel the whole world around him spin as he suddenly fell out. Letting Jason and Artemis know he had to be the father, Jason had known Bruce for a long time and the only way he would fall out if it was actually true.
Artemis chuckled lightly, "Diana I was one of the inspectors of our warriors in bana mighdall. I had to be trained to tell when my sisters were pregnant at a moment's notice, we couldn't afford them going out and dying. I spent some of my days eyeing the sisters who were only one month pregnant, which would exclude them from war. I could tell that all the signs were there, even your skin tone gave it away and other signs as well."Artemis explained as Diana looked embarrassed and clearly distressed.
"It was the mission in the hell realm wasn't it? "Jason sighed.
Diana only nodded her head, "He told you?"
"He told me about it a few weeks ago, I already knew the realm existed because the gentlemen was a part of the all caste, he just takes different forms over the years. Bruce told me only fifty percent of the story but once Artemis said that you were pregnant it all made since. I understand that this situation is not ideal, but you guys have to deal with all this child needs both parents to work together. As for the wedding, that's Selina's decision, although I knew that Bruce and her wouldn't work out. Anyway I'll take Bruce upstairs to rest, I guess Artemis can talk to you about it "Jason sighed as he picked up Bruce and headed up stairs.
Artemis nodded in approval as she saw Jason leave the two amazons chucked before she patted Diana on her shoulder. "I never pegged you for the man stealer type Diana"Artemis joked only to receive a glare from Diana.
"We didn't mean for it to happen Artemis, it was something that stemmed from hopelessness and sexual desire. "Diana confessed before she heard Artemis scoff.
"Diana I may be a lot younger than you but I'm not naive. You two may not have planned it but it happened, also you two would have had to have had sex multiple times, Amazons are not easy to impregnate like regular women. This is the reason why the Amazons of bana Mighdall had multiple male partners to increase the likelihood of getting that would be why the Amazons on your island raided men's ships and had orgies."Artemis replied harshly.
Diana shook her head; she didn't mean to mess up things in Bruce's life but what was she to do? Raise this child by herself and never tell Bruce about knew despite Bruce's hard surface he loved children at heart. But how would he react to this when he wakes up?
Artemis could see the situation was taking a toll on Diana, the bags under her eyes showed that she had not slept well in about a month." Diana listen I may not know everything and certainly you're wiser in certain areas, much more than myself. But you and Bruce have to work together on this. Of course his...What do they call it sister, you know the person who you're going to marry? They have a name for it in man's world"Artemis asked.
Diana deeply sighed, "In man's world they call the title fiancée, the person who I have utterly offended by having sex with her husband to be" Diana said sadly.
" Oh yes, well she would be likely very angry with you but…. In Bana mighdall we would fight to decide which mate we wanted, would you do the same Diana?At least it takes away the drama if you would just kill her in a honor match."Artemis said plainly which shocked Diana.
Artemis put her hand under her chin, "Although maybe Bruce could fight your past mate in a death i doubt that would be fair, although we also practiced this in Bana mighdal"Artemis continued.
"Artemis I am a warrior at heart, but to do such a thing is horrible, I can't believe my sisters in mighdall would practice such a barbaric act" Diana declared.
Artemis scoffed, "At least we don't kill the men after we have sex with them and throw them over bored, we just placed them back into man's world, after all they are only needed for their seed"Artemis replied back.
Diana shook her head, "And I'm sure you don't think of Jason like that, don't you love him?"
Artemis paused before answering, hiding a smile, "Yes I do love that little fool, by the goddess he is annoying but I still love him"
Diana smiled, "I'm sure he will provide you endless annoyance until he is an old man"
Artemis sighed and shook her head, "Diana he would annoy me for eternity, after all he doesn't age anymore"
Diana had been shocked at this revelation, "What do you mean, has he been blessed by the Gods?"
Artemis wore a sadden look on her face, "After his… death and resurrection he was thrown into a Lazarus pit. The effects of the pit made his ageing process stop making him an immortal, of course he can have killed but right now he is stuck at the age of twenty-one forever"
Diana knew that Jason had gone through a lot in his short life, but now the joker robbed him of a natural death. Although at times she enjoyed being immortal, after all it had its benefits, however she had to face the fact that the ones she loved who weren't Amazons or had some special gift would eventually die. She often thought the same with Steve but Jason would go through the same feelings, however with Artemis by his side the experience may be forgiving, after all she was the shim tar which granted her immorality. Diana looked up to see Artemis walking towards the stairs.
Diana gave Artemis a look of thanks, although their conversation was a bit odd it provided Diana with some sort of relief, even if the conversation had been about her misdeeds and then to comparing both of their Amazonian moral codes.
"It's not so bad, who knows if everything works out we will have hundreds of children"Artemis joked.
"I pray that Hera would strengthen your womb" Diana joked as she heard Artemis laugh from afar.
Diana was for once happy to be alone, the bat cave oddly enough offered a sense of peace. She had to sort out all her thoughts before talking to Bruce and now was the perfect time to do it, although she hoped that Bruce would come to before his wife to be got home. Alfred had told her to have a sense of urgency knowing that she would be home soon, which would cause a conflict none of them wanted.
Bruce woke up with a light migraine, he could have sworn he dreamed of the whole experience before he passed out. However, once he woke up he found out that what he experienced was indeed true.
Jason smirked, he saw Bruce lightly shake his head and drink the glass of water that was beside his bed stand.
"So i assume that all of that was real?" Bruce stated.
Jason only nodded, "Yes it was Bruce, you're going to be a father... again "Jason chuckled.
Bruce sighed heavily, he knew this could happen, but in the moment he wasn't thinking about the consequences of his actions. All he thought about was the lust and need the desired from Diana and she gave it to him, withholding nothing back.
"Speaking of kids where are the little brats?" Jason asked.
Bruce slightly looked at Jason who sat beside him, "Both Damian and Tim are on a mission with the titans and before you ask Dick is with them as well, they should be back by tomorrow evening." Bruce announced, remembering that he would have to tell the whole family the news, including Selina who would probably kill him.
"Bruce, I got to say you're in deep trouble and this is coming from me of all people. But despite all that your going to be alright Bruce. Selina might slice your skin open, but besides that look on the bright side. You're having a new addition to this screwed up family and if you play the cards right Diana could be your new wife" Jason said.
Bruce simply glared at Jason, "Jason you have a strange way of encouraging people, besides Diana and I are not on great terms."
Jason smiled back in response, "Well you have to be on some type of terms for her to be here and tell you that she is carrying your child, anyway I got to go see how Artemis is doing. Besides a certain amazon has been waiting patiently to talk to you."
Bruce breathed in deeply as he watched Jason exit the room, shortly after Diana walked in before she lightly closed the door behind herself. Bruce stared in awe of her beauty as she moved gracefully to sit down in the chair beside his bed. He could tell she had a lot on her mind just like he did and it didn't help that a lot of unresolved tension was in the room, after all they haven't really spoken much since the incident happened.
Diana watched as Bruce eyed her, she could tell Bruce was trying to figure out a way to start the conversation but lacked the words. She to lacked anything to say at the moment, so much was riding on this conversation and she didn't want it to turn into an argument. Diana figured that the first thing so should say was.
"Bruce I am…"
"Diana I am..."
They both looked at one another as Diana chuckled. But Bruce being who he was decided to say it first.
"Diana I apologize for my actions... I was acting irresponsible and it had cost you so much. Not only as a well-respected hero but also as a woman" Bruce lamented as he saw Diana eyes tear up.
Diana didn't know why she became so emotional as of late, but she reasoned that it had something to do with her pregnancy.
"No Bruce I apologize, I felt as though I had started it by the inappropriate comments I made when we were in the realm. It was almost as if i was a temptress aiming to take away another woman's I ruined your one shot at happiness with the woman you love, you were getting married ! Oh hera what have I done!" Diana cried.
"Diana please don't do that, I'm the man therefore I'm the one to take responsibility for everything that happened that night"Bruce said not realizing what he got himself into.
Diana suddenly got angry, "And what do you mean by that Bruce Wayne? Because I am a woman i have no say or responsibility in what happened to me that night "Diana spat.
Bruce shook his head, "Diana that Is not what I'm saying but you didn't get yourself pregnant, I not only decided to have sex with you, but i did it without even thinking you could get pregnant. I chose to become one flesh with you that night. I could have said no and told you to step back but I didn't! After Ten years of only being next to you... I should have known that something could happen" Bruce replied.
"You know Bruce you're a very intelligent man but how could you not think that being intimate could get me pregnant! Hera even I thought about that after we had sex,especially when we didn't have a...Oh Hera what do they call it in man's world again? "Diana said as the word was lost on her mind.
"A condom!"Artemis said as she pasted behind the closed door, letting Bruce and Diana know that they were so loud that anyone passing by the door could hear their conversation.
Bruce lightly rubbed his eyes as he knew this conversation wasn't getting anywhere, "Look Diana I didn't mean to make you feel offended. All I'm saying is that I'm more than ready to take responsibility for my actions, no matter what the consequences might be"Bruce declared.
Diana nodded in understanding, "Bruce I don't know what happened that night, but I do know that the feelings that I had for you didn't begin when we became intimate. They started after years of fighting by your side in that realm.I'm not saying that I love you romantically but I am saying that I'm attached to you in more than one way now. "Diana confessed as she saw Bruce's face show a little emotion.
"Diana ever since that night I couldn't get what we did out of my mind. I would be a fool to say that I don't feel the same way as you. Even though we were gone for a day, it was in fact 10 years that we spent in that dark realm. Despite what people may think of me I can be emotionally attached to people but because of my past, it takes a long time to get there and I may show feelings in cold or harsh ways." Bruce replied as he was shocked to see Diana place her hand over his.
"Bruce you have a big decision to make, whether or not you stay with Selina is important. No matter what your decision is, I'm still going to be here to support you especially when our child is going to be involved. However, I will have something to say if she treats my child in horrible ways because of her feelings towards me" Diana declared
"Diana Selina wouldn't…"
"Bruce I may not know her as much as you do, but a woman's scorn can be an evil thing" Diana replied.
Bruce nodded, although he felt like he had a good grip on who Selina was he still didn't know how she would react to his news, but he hoped that she would at least be understanding.
"I'll be taking my leave for now, but call me when you both make the decision "Diana said as she got up.
"Diana if you want, you can grab something down stairs to eat, it's good for the baby" Bruce encouraged.
Diana shook her head, "Alfred told me Selina would be home any minute and to be honest Bruce, I want to avoid that confrontation for now, but I will grab something from McDonalds on the way back to New York"
"That food is horrible for the baby Diana!" Bruce said shocked that she would even consider eating that food especially when she is pregnant.
Diana simply floated in the air next to him and lightly kissed Bruce's cheek, "Awe look at you being a good Bat daddy"Diana laughed.
Bruce lightly stepped back and looked sideways in embarrassment, "Please Diana just be safe, you're not just living for yourself now" Bruce replied as he tried not to look at her already glowing appearance.
Diana nodded in affirmation before she opened the windows in Bruce's bedroom and flew away, normally she would have walked down stars but since she didn't want to even bump into Selina by accident she thought it best to take another exit.
"Hera I just hope everything goes better for Bruce than it went for me" Diana thought to herself as the summer breeze hit her face.
Diana lightly held her hand to her stomach and smiled, "Everything's going to be okay little one"
Artemis couldn't stand two things about Jason, one was his mouth and two was when he sat down and took apart his pistols. This might sound insane to anyone who didn't know Jason but she did. Whenever he took apart his pistols he talked to them like they were his children. He knew it annoyed her to no end but he didn't care. Matter of fact she knew he cherished her annoyed expression.
"That's a good bullet, that's it slides right in the clip just like that and that's a good bullet aww your so cute especially when you kill bad guys for me "Jason smiled as he loaded his clips and cleaned his pistols.
"For the last time Jason will you shut up! Or by the seven beards I will stick that pistol up your.."Artemis said but was interrupted as a woman strolled into the kitchen and stared at them wide , who was washing dishes out of appreciation for the wonderful meal that Alferd fixed, just stared back at her with a glare.
"I hate when people stare at me,"Artemis thought inwardly.
"Jason I know, but who are you? "Selina said as she put down her bags, she was not shocked to see Jason since he was always at the home whenever he needed something from Bruce or just wanted to be an annoying pest but she didn't know this woman who appeared to be at least six foot but built to perfection. Selina herself could admire the sight of her curves and bust. Selina knew from experience that this was not just a regular woman but some kind of hero or warrior but she never heard or seen this woman before.
"Oh hey Selina, this is..."
"I am Artemis of bana Mighdal, I am an Amazonian warrior "Artemis declared.
"What she said" Jason replied as he used a rag to clean his pistol.
Selina eyed the woman, she could tell that Artemis did not like her already, but from what she guessed she was Jason's girlfriend or partner. She couldn't keep up with what the young kids called relationships these days, although she looked a little older than Jason.
Selina inwardly smirked as she thought to tease the younger women, "Jason I didn't know you were into older woman, although she looks very beautiful especially with her long orange hair" Selina said.
Artemis simple huffed, she could bury this old hag with the news that Diana just relieved, but she knew that it wasn't her business. So she would just have to settle for a fairer rebuttal to her ignorant comments.
Artemis smiled, "Why thank you, you know I am older but certainly not as old as you Selina, I'm sorry how old are you again, Jason told me you were around forty-five was it? By the way I'm glad that Bruce and you are getting married after all aren't you getting a little too old to breaking into museums?
Jason inwardly laughed at the exchange between the two woman, he knew that Selina could be witty but when it came to wittiness Artemis had the for himself Jason thought before he chuckled and saw Selina scoff in response to Artemis comments.
"Aren't you a cute little girl, perhaps I can pull you by your long hair and hang you by it" Selina replied harshly as she stepped closer to Artemis.
Artemis inwardly smiled, she loved this kind of stuff, however she knew the woman wouldn't prove a good challenge.
"I could crush you like an egg"Artemis laughed as the two got closer.
Bruce coughed as he got the attention of the two women,Artemis understanding what was about to happen backed away before he spoke," Selina there is something I need to speak with you about "Bruce said seriously.
Selina slowly walked over to Bruce before lightly kissing him on the lips, "Sure honey what's the matter?"
"There are many things we need to discuss...privately "Bruce announced, as he lightly grabbed Selina by the hand and lead her upstairs.
Jason watched as Bruce left leaving only himself and Artemis who was staring back at him almost knowing what he was thinking.
"Things are about to get very bad"Artemis chuckled, she saw Jason shrug his shoulders before he spoke.
"Well as they say we men are not smart when it comes to indulging in our lust" Jason replied.
"What do you think she will do to him?"Artemis asked.
"Who knows, but most likely she will give Bruce the beating of his life and then leave"Jason reasoned, Jason knew in his heart Bruce would just take the beating and not defend himself especially if he was at fault.
"Are you going to come to his defense?"Artemis asked out of curiosity, before she sat down next to Jason.
Jason laughed, "Of course not, Bruce needs to learn from his mistakes just like everyone else"
Artemis chucked, she knew Jason could be frank and honest at times but this statement took the cake.
As Jason finished putting together his pistols, he sighed before he spoke. "We will have to make are next move. He won't attack us while were here, but eventually we have to go out and find him before he does any more harm to people.
Artemis sighed, "At least we found a safe haven for now, my heart hurts to see him like this!"Artemis murmured.
Jason consoled Artemis, "Look Ar, where going to get him back and fix him, I know Lex has something to do with this. We have to find him and get some answers."
Artemis nodded in understanding as she embraced Jason, "You know that if it comes down to it I'm choosing Bizarro over you, he is less annoying"Artemis chuckled trying to lighten the mood.
Jason leaned more into the hug as he laughed hard, sending both over the groaned as she felt slight pain in the back of her looked up to see a smirking Jason with his lips oh so close to her own. Her face heated up as Jason looked at her with a slight blush. There bodies seemed to mold together as he suddenly held her arms above her head on the knew she could easily break the hold but something about the way Jason held her was exciting.
"I win" Jason mumbled as he whispered in her ear, turning her face bright red.
"We should get up off the floor"Artemis blurted out as Jason lend in for a kiss but was interrupted as a loud crash could be heard on upstairs.
"And so it begins" Jason groaned as he heard Selina yelling.
Bruce had decided to have the discussion with Selina in his room. Hoping their conversation wouldn't get so loud or violent, however things as usual didn't go as planned.
"Bruce you lied to me! You didn't tell me about this!" Selina cried, as soon as Bruce told her what happened she threw a vase aimed for his head. But with his years of training he quickly dodged it.
Bruce had a look of sadness in his eyes, he knew he had hurt Selina but he simply did not have very many words that could express how apologetic he was.
"Selina, I just don't know what to say. I didn't plan for any of this to happen and before the mission Diana and I barely spoke to each other except on a few occasions."
"I trusted you Bruce, how could you! I was willing to give up my life of stealing just to finally settle down and have a family with you. But you just throw it all away in one night with a woman who you don't even love "Selina said.
Bruce gently tried to grab her arm but to his dismay she pulled away in disgust, "Don't you ever touch me again Bruce! "Selina said as she gathered he coat to leave.
"Selina wait! Please don't go we can work things out, it may be difficult but is possible. We have already been through so much!" Bruce said, before he saw her take off his mother's ring.
"I should throw the ring, but out of respect for you and your parents I'll just sit it here" Selina said as tears fell from her eyes.
"Selina please!"Bruce said as he too had tears in his eyes,
Selina shook her head, "I'm sorry Bruce but the damage is too much, you have a child on the way the way Bruce! You need to be worried about how you're going to take care of the baby as for me I'll be leaving Gotham for a while"
Selina turned the doorknob before she looked back at Bruce who was setting on the bed staring back at her with tears in his eyes.
You gave me hope Bruce, hope that I could maybe live a normal life, you know the white picket fence with beautiful kids. You always joked about it and maybe that's all it was to you a joke! "Selina said as she left the room leaving Bruce alone in the room.
Back down stairs Jason was busying debating with Artemis about the necessity of his pistols before he saw a distraught Selina walking into the kitchen. Jason being who he was quickly got up and hugged her. Although he Knew Bruce and Selina wouldn't work out, he still knew that she would be hurt by what Bruce did. Under all the hard surface he knew Selina was a woman who wanted to be loved just like a lot of other woman.
"Good luck and I'm sorry about Bruce" Jason said as he felt her embrace him back.
Although they were never really close, he did have a few good conversations with Selina back when he first got back to Gotham and even when he was with the outlaws. At Least she always tried to give him good advice.
Selina looked up and rubbed her tears as she gave him a small smile "Thanks Kid, make sure you stay out of trouble, otherwise I'll come back to Gotham and put you in your place."
Jason smiled, "I'll count on it Selina"
She chuckled before she addressed Artemis, "Please take care of Jason, after all sometimes he can be an I just meet you today and I could see that we had some tension but overall I know that you are a good woman"
Artemis gave an approving nod before she spoke, "For what it's worth it was nice to meet you Selina, I hope to see you again to test your fighting skills"
Selina lightly laughed, before she heard Jason speak.
"Where you going from here?"
Selina shrugged her shoulders, "My heart feels like it's been torn in two, and although I still love Bruce it's going to take me a long time to forgive him. But I'm going to use that time to travel the world and do some soul searching."
"Are you also upset with Diana?"Artemis asked out of curiosity.
"Of course I am but, I'm more upset with Bruce he decided to not only cheat but also father a child with a woman that's not me, It's all so much to handle right now but I'm going to need time"
Jason sighed, "It's fine , but you get going, don't worry about Bruce I'll keep him in line and make sure he doesn't kill himself form the guilt and pain"
"Please do Jason, for me" Selina said before to give her goodbyes and left to start a new chapter of her life.
Sometime later Bruce finally came out of his room after brooding for who knows how saw Jason setting on the couch watching T.V and eating popcorn. Bruce sat down next to Jason before he took some of the popcorn out of the bowl. Jason looked over to Bruce who looked as though he had seen his parents die all over again. He had seen Bruce this sad before but this took the cake.
"Where is Alfred?" Bruce groaned.
"He has the flu so he took some time off to rest"
Bruce sighed, he would need to check on Alfred later to tell him everything that happened. But knowing Alfred he most likely already heard everything. Bruce knew the butler had super hearing that could rival Superman.
"So are you going to call Diana and tell her that Selina left you?"
Bruce yawned as he got up to get ready for patrol, "I'll call her tonight after I get back"
"You better old man" Jason chuckled as he turned off the T.v and headed toward the back cave.
"Where are you going Jason? "Bruce asked with an eyebrow raised and his signature Bat glare.
"Relax old man, I'm going on Patrol with you. Selina was nice enough to ask me to watch over you and make sure you don't kill yourself. She may not exactly be your biggest fan right now, but she still does love you "Jason said as he patted Bruce's shoulder.
"Fine Jason but remember my city, my rules and no killing" Bruce declared.
"Yea,yea old man I heard it all before just make sure you can keep up" Jason said as they walked down the long stairway leading to the bat cave.
Bruce inwardly smiled remembering when Jason was a teenager and said the same thing before they went out on their first patrol. It was then that Bruce realize that maybe everything would be okay even with all the crazy circumstances that he now had in his life.
A/N I'm posting chapter two very soon btw for some reason some of my editing was deleted so I'm going to reload the chapter.