A/N: This is my first Justice League fanfiction, so I'm delving into some unfamiliar territory. Please let me know what you think.
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters in the story, They are the respectful property of DC Comics and Warner Brother Studios, I just write stories about them.
The sun was high over the shores of Themyscira. Queen Hippolyta looked out her window, and watched the rays of light dance on the ocean's surface. The sight entranced her into complete serenity. She sighed contentedly, becoming lost in the spectacle, when she noticed three large ships heading towards the island. "Thera." she called to one of her guards.
"Yes, my queen?" Thera responded while entering the room. Even with Hippolyta's back turned to her, she could tell that something was wrong.
"Get my army ready, we have intruders."
"Right away." She took off as fast as she could. Hippolyta left soon after, and headed towards the armory.
When she arrived, most of her warriors were already there and putting on their armor. She quickly located her own, and started fastening it to herself. Grabbing her sword off it's resting place, she raced outside, where her bay charger was saddled and waiting for her. She grabbed its reins, and waited until everyone was at their chargers before mounting.
Satisfied that everyone was up, Hippolyta raised her sword over her head, and pointed it in the direction of the shore. Her mare surged forward, as she dug her heels into its side. The others followed suit, and urged their mounts to follow.
Reaching the shore, she slowed her mount to a stop. The ships were still about a hundred feet away, but quickly shortening the distance. "Be ready!" The ships beached. They waited as the landing dock was lowered. Men came storming out of the ships. With swords raised, they charged at the Amazons.
"Charge!" Hippolyta cried. The sound of metal hitting metal resonated through the air as swords struck other swords and armor. Cries of injured warriors joined in. Hippolyta was deep in the fray, and taking down any who choose to oppose her.
The Amazons were having no trouble holding back the intruders, and forcing them to retreat back to their ships. Victory was insured, until two more ships filled with reinforcements came ashore. Hippolyta wheeled her charger around, some of the men surrounding her fell to the ground as the horse's front hooves connected with their heads, others fled.
More men came to take the place of their comrades. Now the Amazons were being forced back. In one last attempt, Hippolyta led her warriors back to the shore. One of the men she passed, slashed her charger's back legs with his sword. The mare reared, and fell backwards as she lost support. Hippolyta was thrown onto the sand. She recovered from her fall, and picked her self off the ground. She reached for her sword that had fallen beside her, when seveal swords pointed at her from all directions.
"Don't move." a masculine voice came from behind her. One by one he switched places with the other men until he was standing right in front of her. He stood about six feet tall. His beard was trimmed close to his face. And from his dress, Hippolyta figured he was the men's leader. "Who are you?" His question came out more like a command. When she didn't answer he asked again. "Who are you?" This time he reinforced it with a small jab of his sword.
"Who are you?" Hippolyta asked in defience.
"You are in no position to be asking me questions! Now tell me who you are!"
"I am Hippolyta, queen of the Amazons."
"Queen, aye? You could be of use to us. Take her in." Two men grabbed her arms and pulled her away.
Thera and the rest of the Amazons had retreated into the dence forest. The watched as their queen was led away to the castle. "What are we going to do now?" the woman next to Thera asked.
"I don't know."
"If Princess Diana was here, she would know what to do." another woman piped. She was soon joined by others who thought the same.
"Well she's not now is she?" Thera reminded. Then she remembered the device that Diana had given the Amazons should they need her. She ran to her charger, and pulled the device out of her saddlebag. She transmitted a message, and prayed that it would reach her in time.