Wonder Woman was one of the founding members of the Justice League. She had come from the Island of the Amazons, leaving her people.
She had left behind a mother and a sister, Cassidy, nicknamed Dawn because of when she was born/created.
Her sister grew restless on the island, much to the dismay of her mother, the queen…..
~The Justice League~
Hippolyta sighed as Dawn sat in front of her, ready to begin her persuasion. Every week, it was the same thing. Different tactics, but same idea.
"Mother, I miss Diana."
"Mother, I think Diana might be lonely."
"The world of men could use another female hero, you know that?"
"I wonder what Diana is doing."
"I'm getting really strong, Mother. I think I could take on a plane!"
She wondered what it would be this time.
"Mother, may I go to the world of men with Diana?"
Ah. The straightforward approach. Silence. Hippolyta looks at her with a mother's love. No mother wishes to see her daughter go into danger. Sometimes it had to be done. Finally, she responds.
"In a few months, you will be sixteen. We shall see then." She stood up, a sign that the discussion was over.
Dawn bowed her head and exited her mother's chambers, a little more hopeful then when she had entered.
~The Justice League~
Hippolyta sighed. The conversation had happened a few months before, and Dawn was almost sixteen. The tournament to determine the strongest warrior was approaching. Dawn was determined to compete, and Hippolyta had to let her. She had to wonder what she would do if both daughters left her. She missed Diana, and tried to keep her people from leaving Paradise Island, but her daughter was a tougher person to convince. If she missed her sister, a visit shouldn't hurt.
She had to return, though.
Carry on, she thought. And be strong for my people.
~The Justice League~
The tournament was won by Dawn. She grinned widely and raised her hands above her head in victory.
"YES!"
There was no surprise shown in Hippolyta's face. She simply arranged the departure to Man's World in a week.
~The Justice League~
A week of preparation for the trip followed. On the day of departure, Dawn came to her mother for the ceremony.
In front of the Amazons, Hippolyta placed a golden circlet on her head of hair, and outfitted her in red, white, and blue and gold armor. She gave her the silver bracelets, and Dawn quivered with excitement, blue eyes flashing.
Finally, Hippolyta bestowed a golden lasso of truth on her. Dawn's eyes widened and she looked up at her mother.
"These are your weapons in Man's World. We pray you come back to us," The Queen said. Her mother hugged her and whispered. "Come back to me, my daughter."
Dawn nodded and brushed a tear away. She straightened her shoulders, lifted her chin, shook back her blonde hair, and marched to the invisible jet.
That was the last anyone on Paradise Island saw of her for a long time.
There! In case you all haven't noticed, I'm doing a sidekick series for all the Justice League members, so there are others.