A/N Hey there readers! The idea for this story came from another member and I was more than happy to challenge myself with it because I love these characters. If you like it or have any improvements or suggestions or something you didn't like review or PM me, any kind of feedback will really help me with this one! I hope it's WonderThoral (Sorry, I just wanted to write that once - god I'm cool). Cheers, enjoy!
The wind blew her dark hair away from her perfectly sculpted face. She sank into the warm sand slightly, looking out at the clear blue water surrounding her homeland. Diana looks out into the ocean in a daze.
She has ventured out into the rest of the world, away from this hidden paradise and has become just as attached to the friends she has made out there in the past few years.
As wonderful as Themyscira is, Diana couldn't pretend she didn't want to leave. She has never felt like she has belonged with the other amazons.
As impressive as "Man's World" is, she can't pretend like she belongs there either. Especially since her mother, Hippolyta, The Queen Of The Amazon's told her of her true origin.
She stares into the distance debating who she truly is; Princess Diana of Themyscira, Wonder Woman, Diana Prince, Diana?
Diana Prince was Kal's attempt to make me feel normal but I do not favor my secret identity, for it makes me feel anything but normal. Why can I not simply be... me?
What shall I be known as?
The daughter of Zeus.
No.
I am just another of Zeus' bastards.
I am not like Zeus, I am not like anyone.
A voice from the trees behind her, pulls her from her thoughts of self pity "Diana?"
"I am over here mother" she shouts out to the ocean, not looking back at the tall woman with similar raven hair.
"I am truly sorry for my dishonesty Diana." the crowned woman says in a gentle tone as she sits down next to her daughter, who doesn't move her gaze or reply.
"I have a duty to the amazons, to protect them. I was protecting them from Hera. One day you will understand that" the queen continues to plea.
Diana stands up, looks down at her mother and scoffs "I know why you did it mother but I will never understand" then she launches herself into the blue sky above, not once allowing herself to look back at the woman she once thought she knew, the woman she once thought she trusted.
Hippolyta watched as her daughter flew further and further away from her reach, from her home.
A red haired amazon emerged from the green foliage and followed the queen's eyes. The woman named Artemis spoke up "She will return when she is ready, my queen."
The troubled Hippolyta turns to her friend "Yes and lets pray that Hera gives us mercy when she does."
The pair turn and begin to make their way back to the palace.
When they return, they are greeted by panic of the amazons and Hermes.
The first thing the messenger says is "Queen Hippolyta, where is Diana?"
"She... is gone" answers Artemis.
"You did the right thing, she deserved to know the truth."
The queen nods and queries him "Yes Hermes but your concern for my daughter is not the reason you came here?"
"No, it is not. I come on behalf of Aphrodite. She wishes you to be aware."
Growing inpatient, Artemis spits "aware of what messenger?"
The man bows his head and almost whimpers as he says "Hera, she comes for you. She comes for all of you."