Metropolis outskirts
CADMUS labs
In Kal's cell with Mercy, Lex crouched in front of cargo ship anchor chains, in a black suite with a blue shirt, traced his fingers along the snapped edges of the chain, then stood up, stared at the holes through the facility and noticed the edges were melted not broken through, Lex looked perplex for a moment than remember the beam he saw on his way back to Metropolis last night. Entering the cell, in an all-black suit, a lanky bald man stood by the door and surveyed the cell.
"Director Bones" Lex greet aloofly
"So this is the price of stealing from A.R.G.U.S, eighty seven guards in the I.C.U, two escapees and a hole in my facility" Bones commented
Lex looked at Bones unconcerned
"I take it you have your own precautions in place?" Bones enquired "They most certainly got into our servers, even though there isn't a trace of a hack"
"We have nothing to worry about, A.R.G.U.S won't move against us, they want to keep their association with him a secret" Lex state "But how much longer can they keep that up?"
"Yeah, I'll leave you to… whatever it is you do" Bones said before leaving
"Call our labs, tell them to activate project Titian" Lex instructed Mercy as he looked up at the ceiling edges "you will know this world is ours"
Kansas
Smallville, Kent farm
Feeling a soft bed under her and a warm blank over her Zatanna woke up and found herself in what is clearly a boy's room, scanning the room, she saw a three shelves hanging off the wall by the door with a collection of action figures and science trophies, in front of her is a chest of drawers with a few photos of a boy, that looks like a younger version of Kal at science fairs, with a man and a woman and a few more with an older Kal and a different man, under the window she saw a book shelve filled with science, philosophy and astronomy books that looked to be the kind only scientists would read.
Getting out of bed she lightly set her feet on the floor then processed to the door, opening it, she saw three other doors in the hallway and a staircase, silently she tip toed towards the stairs and slowly made her way down and heard a voice, a male voice, Kals voice, a small smile came on her face as she reached the foot of the stairs and found a surprisingly modern living room with a giant flat screen TV, a sound system, a glass coffee table in-between a couch and two armchairs, opposite the room is an equally modern dining room an eight person table with a bowl of fruit on the table.
"I miss a couple of days and you're ready to drop everything and scour the earth for me... I know, I always call every night, but you know how these missions get sometimes… True, true… And I worry about you too" Kal's voice said
Entering the dining room she found Kal, in sand brown work boots, blue jeans and a red/black flannel shirt, cooking by a gas stove in a modern red finish kitchen, his back is to her as he spoke on his cell phone, next him on the counter is two plates with buns cut in half, she stood by the edge dividing the kitchen and dining room
"Yes I do… Yeah, I'll wait for you… I give you my word… I miss you too" Kal said before putting the phone in his pockets and turned around "You done sneaking about?"
Zatanna stared at him stunned, he's larger, fuller and a lot more handsome than she recalled but then again she didn't get that good a look last night.
"I'm making lunch" Kal informed "wasn't sure how much longer you'd be asleep for but I heard you wake and got another plate"
"You heard me wake up?" Zatanna asked surprised
"I got pretty good hearing" Kal stated "Take a seat and I'll get the food ready"
Zatanna slowly turned and made her way to the dining table and sat at the end letting her face the dining room window and waited for Kal, after a few moments Kal placed down a plate of fries and a bacon burger in front of her, the his own and sat down next to her, taking the burger she took a bit and the taste of it felt like it was melting in her mouth.
"I take it you love it" Kal surmised seeing the joyous pleasure on her face
Zatanna swallowed then replied "It's delicious"
"Enough to get your name?" Kal asked teasingly
She nearly choked realising she never introduced herself "Oh, sorry, um, my name is Zatanna"
"Kal" Kal reintroduced "I see your neck healed nicely and rather quickly"
Zatanna realised the collar is off, then touch and rubbed her hands on her neck to be sure
"How did you…" Zatanna stammered
"Oh I didn't take it off, Kelex did" Kal informed
"Kelex?" Zatanna enquired
"My caretaker, she's not here at the moment, she busy with renovations at my other… house" Kal informed
"That is one word describe it" A female voice chimed from his chest
Zatanna stared at his chest mystified
Kal unbuttoned his shirt revealing his white S shield tee "She contacts me through this"
"Whenever he needs something, never to just chat" Kelex jested
"Anyway, she's the one who removed the collar" Kal interjected
"Oh, um, thank you" Zatanna said
"You are welcome" Kelex replied
Kal's hearing picked up the sound of a vehicle entering the farm and turned towards the window and with his vision saw the white Smallville Sherriff's department 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe coming down the driveway, he got up went outside leaving Zatanna to eat her meal. In a grey suit Faraday and Tesser, in black shoes, black pants and a white shirt, exited the SUV along with Sherriff Pamela Lang, in back shoes, grey pants and white shirt uniform, other than her pixie cut hair, standing half a head shorter than Kal and being built like a MMA fighter, she looked exactly like Lana but older.
"Faraday, Pam" Kal greeted stepping down the front steps
"Clark, it's good to see you're ok" Sherriff Lang said hugging him "You are ok, right?"
"Yes, I'm ok, perfectly fine" Kal reassured
"Good, still I shouldn't have sent out there" Faraday stated
"You think?" Sherriff Lang commented snidely
"Hey, I'm ok and besides, I wanted to help and we all know the risks of what we do" Kal stated before turning to face an amazed Tresser
"Oh, Clark, this is Major Elizabeth Tresser, my Buckingham appointed right hand" Faraday introduced "Tresser, this is Clark my nephew or as you know him, Alpha one"
"Pleasure to meet you, Tresser" Kal greeted extending a hand
"Oh, the pleasure is all mine" Tresser replied nervous shaking his hand
Faraday noticed Zatanna, peeking through the window before she duck away, then smiled "So, according to the mission report you had some 'unfinished business' to attend to?"
"Right, let's go inside" Kal replied
Entering the house they turned into the dining room and found Zatanna eating Kal's burger and fries having finished her own.
"So this is…" Kal started
"Zatanna Zatara" Faraday interjected moving past Kal "I know what happened in New Orleans with your friend, the detective, and what happened to your father that led you there in first place, hell of a mess that was"
Zatanna apprehensively looked down
"But today's your lucky day" Faraday stated taking the seat Kal was in "I'm going to keep you under the radar and CADMUS off your back seeing as that's what Clark was going to ask me to do"
"Clark?' Zatanna asked
"That's my other name" Kal explained
Faraday turned to look at Kal with a quizzical expression
"I told her my birth name" Kal said defensively
Faraday turned his attention back to Zatanna "There is a catch though. What I'm going to need from you is to assist Clark on the assignments I give him, our magical defence division is woefully lacking in all areas of magic… incompetent really. So your assistance would be greatly appreciated"
Zatanna deliberated this for a moment then nodded "Yes, I'll help"
"Wonderful" faraday cheered "Now, in the meantime, get yourself feed and recuperated, I'll return within a few weeks and we can discuss what you plan to do in the future and how I can make that happen"
Faraday stood up, faced Kal and whispered "You're lucky"
Kal nervously nodded
"Guess we'll take our leave now" Sherriff Lang announced "Clark, I'll come by tomorrow around noon, alright"
"Yeah, I'll be here" Kal replied as Faraday and Tresser went outside
"You talk to Lana?" Sherriff Lang asked as she and Kal stood by the door
"She called shortly before you arrived" Kal informed "Gave me an ear full about missing our nightly calls"
Sherriff Lang chuckled "she worries about you, Clark"
"I know and if things were different…" Kal trailed off
"Yeah, but they're not so…" Sherriff Lang said softly as she hugs Kal "Stay safe, from now on, it's not only Lana who worries about you"
"I will" Kal promised
After watching them get in the SUV and drive off, Kal turned to see Zatanna patiently waiting with empty plates
Kal smiled "I'll make some more"
Themyscira
Translated from Ancient Greek
In small cove by the edge of the jungle, in gold hoplite armour, with her helmet on the white sand of the beach and her shield leaning on her thigh, Phillipus stood vigil with her spear in hand and observed Diana, in a white knee length toga and a leather breastplate, sword training with Athena, in a pure white gold lined ankle length toga and silver breastplate, on the beach. The sound of rustling behind her caught Phillipus's attention, pulling her spear out the sand and picking up her shield, she enter the jungle and stealthily she made her away around and behind the source of the rustling, then came up behind two young amazons sneaking towards the cove.
"Areto, Magda" Phillipus said calmly
The girls jumped then turned to find Phillipus looking down on them unpleased
"Apologies, general, curiosity got the better of us" Magda immediately apologised
"This goes beyond mere curiosity" Phillipus countered "you were disobeying Lady Athena's orders"
"It was not our intention, general, it truly was just curiosity" Areto stated terrified
"Please don't turn us over to her, we won't do it again, we swear" Magda pleaded
"Did you not swear to obey our goddess and her orders?" Phillipus asked coldly
Magda face turn to pure terror and barely audible high pitched squeal left her mouth, Areto went pale and accepted her fate.
"Do not return or you may encounter someone less inclined to be lenient than I" Phillipus warned with a sympathetic smile
"You're letting us go?" Areto asked in disbelief
"Yes, go before I change my mind" Phillipus replied kindly
"Thank you general" Magda said grateful before racing of back to the city with Areto
Returning to her spot on the beach Phillipus noted Diana had lost her temper as she attacked Athena, Diana swung her sword down only for Athena to block it, then lift their arms above their heads, gently slap Diana's cheek followed by bringing their arms down behind Diana and tapping her butt with her blade.
"You got angry again" Athena stated displeased "What do I say about your desire to always win?"
"It is not the army that wins the most battles that wins the war, it is the army that wins the most important battles that wins the war" Diana recited softly
"Winning isn't everything, losing is how you discover your faults and how to improve upon them" Athena stated gently
"Yes, mother" Diana replied softly
Athena gave her a warm smile and pulled her in hugged her "We're done for today"
"Mother" Diana protested
"Phillipus! Upon your return insure she gets a warm meal and rest" Athena instructed "She's got an eventful day tomorrow"
"Yes, your grace, however there is a matter that needs to be resolved regarding tournament" Phillipus informed
"What would that be?" Athena enquired
"I've been forbidden from participating" Diana informed
"Hippolyta" Athena said venomously
"She said participating in a tournament is no place for a princess, your grace" Phillipus replied
Athena let out a heavy sigh "Inform her to wait for me in the throne room later this eve"
Phillipus gave a curt nodded of acknowledgment
"Tomorrow we'll have a picnic" Athena said before disappeared in blue glow
Unmarked A.R.G.U.S hypersonic Jet
Faraday sat silently looking out the window with Tresser sitting across from him on the side of a small table with their laptops and a phone.
The phone rung and Tresser answered "Director Faradays line, hello… yes ma'am"
Tresser put the phone on speaker "You're on speaker, ma'am"
"Faraday, I just got your report and I see our boy is alright" a female voice said happily
"Yes, ma'am his fully recovered, just giving him some time to himself" Faraday replied
"And what of this Zatanna Zatara, can we trust her?" the female voice ask concerned
"More than our current magical agents" Faraday replied coldly
"I am aware of your reservation regarding the magical defence division but we do need them" The female voice defended "I would be more concerned about this girl and what she did in New Orleans, that much power unchecked…"
"She's with us now, ma'am, Alpha one can keep her in line" Faraday defended "we can't just give her up merely because of an accident that was triggered by an unfortunate tragic event, ma'am"
The female voice remind silent for a moment then said "Very well, Faraday, I trust your judgment"
"Thank you, ma'am" Faraday replied
"While we're on the subject of magical beings, Sabastian Faust wishes to meet with you, a worrisome case has been brought to my attention while you were in Metropolis" The female voice informed "Sabastian says he'll require your assistance in the matter"
"I'll meet with him first thing in the morning, ma'am" Faraday replied slightly annoyed
"And Faraday… be nice" The female voice requested
"I'll be on my best behaviour, ma'am" Faraday acquiesced
"Then have good flight back" The female voice said before disconnecting
Faraday rubbed his eyes and pinched his nose, then noticed Tresser's puzzled expression
"Something wrong, Tresser?" Faraday enquired
"No, sir, just…" Tresser cut herself off
"Speak freely Tresser, what's on your mind?" Faraday pressed
"I just noticed that Buckingham has only ever been interested in Alpha ones assignments, sir" Tresser informed
Faraday smirked "She has history with Clark's father, his real father"
An 'oh' expression came on Tresser's face
"Get some rest, Tresser, I'll finish up here" Faraday instructed
"Sir…" Tresser started
"Go, now" Faraday insisted firmly
"Yes, sir, Thank you sir" Tresser said before leaving for the back of the plane
Kansas
Smallville, Sherriff's Department
In her office with her feet on her desk Sherriff Lang sat with Deputy Shaun, across the desk, a Native American who's been with Lang since their days in the military, sitting on the other side listening to the departments lawyer Linda, a Japanese woman in a grey suit, sitting on a small couch by a wall.
"Alright, so you've been cleared of your charges" Linda informed
"That's great" Deputy Shaun exclaimed
"Yeah, but with all the warnings and claims, they are keeping close eye on you guys" Linda warned "the only reason you're not out on your asses is because the powers that be couldn't prove the rumours about our department, most of which are about you two"
"Yeah, but you know what they say about rumours" Deputy Shaun commented
"Nevertheless, assaulting a fellow officer of law is one thing… police brutally and assault charges against you, that's it, you're out" Linda informed
"Hey! We were provoked" Sherriff Lang countered
"Shaun was provoked" Linda corrected
"Same thing" Sherriff Lang rebuffed
Linda held her hands up and clammed herself then said "Look, I agree with you about the race thing, I get it too on top of the whole sexist thing, so I know how you felt, but it's no excuse to assault a fellow officer, no matter what they say"
"He called me a Twinkie! He knows damn well my roots are native to these lands" Deputy Shaun argued "He's a big fat racist pig is what he is"
"Yes, he's a big fat racist pig, no argument there" Linda agreed "But we're in law enforcement, we are surrounded by big fat racist pigs, so work with me here, ok? Now, what have we learned today?"
"Don't assault a fellow officer of the law, our department or no" Sherriff Lang replied
"Even if he or she is a racist pig" Deputy Shaun added
"And?" Linda queried
"Something about rumours" Sherriff Lang replied
"No" Linda sighed disappointed
"Sexism?" Sherriff Lang put forward
Linda sighed exasperated "No"
"Police brutally and assault" Deputy Shaun said smugly
"Yes! Police brutally and assault" Linda exclaim with relief "what about Police brutally and assault?"
"Oh there's part two" Deputy Shaun remarked "Uh, don't do it?"
"Don't do it at all and practice self-restraint at all times" Sherriff Lang added
"Excellent, progress has been made today" Linda praised as she stood up "Let's keep it that way shall we?"
Sherriff Lang saluted Linda goodbye as Shaun got up and followed her out the door
Gotham City
Victoria Place, Gotham Docks
Crouched on the rafters of a warehouse Damien, in his Robin armour, watched as Stephanie, in her bat suit, finished off the last of the ten thugs, she hit one side of his head, then slammed her Bo staff on his forehead and when he fell she stepped on his chest and hit him on the side of the head knock him out, Damien then glided down and landed behind her.
"Any leads?" Damien enquired
"No, they're too low level" Stephanie replied
"Check his cell phone, we might get something from it" Damien suggested
Stephanie picked the lead thugs pockets, then connected it to her wrist computer and started downloading its data.
"I'll get this to Oracle for analyses" Stephanie informed
"Hopefully, she can get us something before the shipment arrives" Damien said gruffly
"She will" Stephanie replied
They grappled up to the rafters, exited from the skylights and walked along the roof to the edge of the building
"Hey" Stephanie said before Damien fired is launcher
Damien turned and noted her shyness
"I wanted ask if you could come by the dojo near my apartment in the morning" Stephanie asked nervously
"The one that hardly has any students?" Damien enquired
"Yeah, that's the one" Stephanie confirmed
"Alright, I guess, what are we going to do?" Damien asked
"I was thinking we could train together" Stephanie informed "I mean, you know, how the others always have something to say about every move we make, back at the cave, so I just thought we could train without all that... You're already a master and all, so you don't need to hear… Red telling you that your backflip needs improvement and I could learn a lot from you"
"Alright, I'll see you at five" Damien agreed
"Really?" Stephanie asked thrilled
"Yeah, get some rest tonight and don't be late" Damien instructed before grappling away
Stephanie stifled her excitement before grappling away too
Kansas
Smallville, Kent farm
Sitting on the couch in the living room, Kal and Zatanna had been chatting all day and night, sharing childhood stories, their misadventures and explaining each other's species and powers, all the while being drawn to each other. Kal had been fixated by her violet blue eyes, the few times he looked down only to be meet by her prison uniform, making wonder what she'll look like in regular clothes. Zatanna had been similarly fixated with his crystalline blue eyes, though his muscular body was also something she'd been checking from time to time, she'd bite her lower lip to stop herself from jumping him, but the look of him made her wonder about the way his old room looked.
"I got to say, when I saw all the science trophies and books, I wasn't expecting to see… you" Zatanna admitted
"What do you mean?" Kal enquired
"You're built like a line backer" Zatanna pointed out and taking the opportunity to admire his physique "That's not what someone expects from seeing a book titled advanced quantum physics and theories in his book shelve"
Kal chuckled "Yeah, I guess so… from an early age I knew I couldn't play any physical sports due to me being a Kryptonian, so I focused on academics but even that became pretty easy real quick"
"You blame your heritage not your powers?" Zatanna noted
"Yeah, I mean even without my powers, I'll still be as smart as I am and physical I'll be two, three times stronger than any physically peeked human being that could ever exist" kal explained
"High school must been quite the chore for you then" Zatanna remarked
"Yeah, I only went because the Kent's insisted and after they died, it was just to keep up appearances" Kal admitted
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to…" Zatanna started
"No, no, I'm alright, I've done my morning, I'm good" Kal assured
Kal noticed Zatanna getting sleepy and fighting it off
"It's getting late, why don't you turn in for the night" Kal suggested
"Aren't you going to turning in too?" Zatanna enquired
"I don't need sleep, I'll just do the dishes, check on the farm and visit Kelex" Kal informed
"Oh" Zatanna said before failing to get up and slump on the couch
Kal picked her up and carried her up stars to his old room and tucked her in, Kal smiled as he watched her sleeping for bit before leaving.
Themyscira
The Palace, Diana's Room
Translated from Ancient Greek
Dressed in white knee length toga's, Diana sat by a small table with Phillipus on the balcony eating dinner, Athena's owl Minerva came down and perched next to them on the balcony and Diana feed her a piece of her meat.
"Our lady will be arriving soon" Phillipus stated
"What do you think mother will do?" Diana asked stroking Minerva
"Aside from ordering your ban to be lifted? I truly do not know" Phillipus admitted "Your mother can be… unforgiving when she's angry, to put it lightly"
"Could she kill her?" Diana asked fearful
"Oh no…" Phillipus said second guessing herself "I don't know, she wouldn't… maybe?"
Diana stopped stroking Minerva and looked at Phillipus with worry
"No, she'll will be fine, I'm certain" Phillipus finally concluded
Diana stared unconvinced
"Bright side the ban will be lifted" Phillipus offered
A weary smile crept on Diana's face as she shook her head
The throne room
In the crescent shaped marble room Hippolyta, in a white ankle length toga with gold lining, stood before the golden throne flanked on each side by six seats for the Ephors of Themyscira, her patience started waning then the room became bathed in a bright blue light, when the light dissipated, Athena sat furious on the throne with a gold spear in hand, Hippolyta kneeled before her.
"Rise" Athena boomed
"Your grace" Hippolyta greeted as rose
"Why did you forbid Diana from participating in the tournament?" Athena asked barely containing her fury
"Your grace, a tournament such as this is no place for a princess, her safety would be endangered if allowed to participate" Hippolyta stated "I could not allow my…"
"MY DAUGHTERS SAFETY IS NONE OF YOUR CONCERN!" Athena roared
Hippolyta instantly fell on her hands knees
"Need I remind you of our last meeting, of what I ordered you to do?!" Athena asked seething
"No, your grace" Hippolyta replied her voice trembling
"This tournament is vital to Diana's completion of her task and you nearly jeopardised that by disobeying my orders!" Athena stated
"Your grace, had I known…" Hippolyta started
"You needn't know anything!" Athena interjected "Your orders are to provide what she needs to accomplish her task, NOT dictated what she can and cannot do!"
"Your grace, it was lapse in judgement born of love and concern for our princess, disobeying you was not intended" Hippolyta clarified
"Lift your ban on Diana and insure she participates in the main events" Athena ordered firmly "From this day forth any instruction given by Phillipus regarding Diana is an instruction from me, any who disobey her will be punished under the same laws of disobeying me, AM I UNDERSTOOD?!"
"Yes, your grace" Hippolyta confirmed
Athena teleported in a blue flash leaving Hippolyta to collapse on the floor weeping, she'd never been that petrified in her life.
Diana's Room
Phillipus lay Diana in her bed and tucked her in, then Athena appeared after a blue glow, looking at Diana, Athena's rage subsided and a warm smile crept on her face.
"Watching her sleep reminds me of when she was just a child sleeping in my arms" Athena said softly
"She will always be that child in your eyes, no matter how old she gets" Phillipus stated
"The goddess of wisdom has a challenger to the title" Athena teased
"Merely been blessed by her, your grace" Phillipus replied with jovially
"I've spoken to Hippolyta" Athena informed
"I take it, that the meeting went well?" Phillipus surmised
"I didn't kill her" Athena replied coldly "the ban is lifted"
"Diana will be most excited to hear that, your grace" Phillipus commented
"There is one more thing" Athena informed "I have decreed that any instruction you give regarding Diana is an instruction from me"
"I see, I will insure your will is carried out as you see fit, your grace" Phillipus stated with a bow
"If only Hippolyta was as dutiful as you" Athena mused "I have a question for you Phillipus, if you would indulge me"
"I am at your service, your grace" Phillipus replied
Athena motioned for Phillipus to follow and they went to the balcony
"What do you think about the Amazons returning to the rest of the world?" Athena enquired as she stroked Minerva
Phillipus contemplated this for a moment then asked "May I speak freely, your grace?"
"Don't you always?" Athena asked surprised
"Within the bounds of my station, your grace" Phillipus replied
"Hmm… Speak freely then" Athena allowed eagerly
"We are far too late for that. The results of our return now will be disastrous, not for the rest of the world, as most of my sisters would believe, but for us. We are behind in every way, the peace we have here isn't even real, just a mockery of it… this island is a gilded cage" Phillipus stated "However, I do believe it would be worth it for the few sisters who need to be out there as to fully heal from our past, as I have. The journeys escorting Diana to visit her father have shown me that yes, there is evil in the world but there is good too, in both men and women, for even here there are woman I have found to be no better than how evil they describe men to be, a few are even worse"
"These sisters, the ones you found to be… bad… if they were to go out to the world, would they defy any order to not act against man, even if it is my order?" Athena enquired
"It's why I say the return would be disastrous." Phillipus replied sorrowfully "first opportunity they get, they will attack in some way"
"Thank you, Phillipus, you have given me a much need view point" Athena thanked
"I'm glad I could help, your grace" Phillipus replied cordially
"From now on speak freely" Athena ordered
"As you wish, your grace" Phillipus complied
"Good, now go get some rest, it will be a long day for you too" Athena instructed before disappearing in a blue glow
New York
Manhattan, Greenwich Village
Hokus & Pokus Occult Curioso
In the back room dressed in a gold dragon embroidered purple cheongsam, Nimue Inwudu also known as Madam Xanadu, sat by a table with her enchanted tarot cards laid out closing her eyes and concentrating she let the cards speak to her, guide her, and her hand moved over and picked five cards. Opening her eyes, now glowing blue still communing with the cards, she flip each one revealing the lovers, the fool, death, the hanged man, the world and the devil. Her eyes returned to normal and she rush over to the phone hanging on the wall next to the door, started frantically a number and waited for the recipient to answer anxiously
"It's me… Nimue!" Nimue said hastily "Listen, I need you come to my store… yes, now! First flight out of London… Yes, I know what time it is… I wouldn't call you, especially you, if it wasn't important… please hurry, first flight… thank you"
Nimue hang up the phone lend against the door and slid down to the floor
Atlantic Ocean
The water is calm with that muted uneasy yet tranquil quality, everything is still and quite, only interrupted by the ripples of a figure blasting through at near Mach speeds and above the waters a storm rages with 80knot winds, if that's enough, the 10meter waves certainly make up for any misery the lone deckhand may be lack as he clings to a net that has become his life line. Below the figures noted among the debris are the lifeless bodies of the fishing crew, sensing splashes in the water, the figure looks up and spots the deckhand, then tries to carry the boat by the bow and finds it to heavy with all the water inside, the figure blasts up and out the water landing on the stern above the deckhand, his long hair fluttering around his face as a wave crashed behind him.
Greenland
An unmapped small harbour
Seriously, it's just a motel, a tavern and a few ships
Plus it's cold as fuck pie
Translated from Danish
The Figure, in a black tee and black jeans, carrying the deckhand burst into the tavern, where a small fishing crew is waiting out the storm, and dumped him on the nearest table, then run a hand through his blonde neck long hair and made his way to the bar. The bartender, a grizzled old man with a white bread and bushy hair, without a word placed a tumbler on the counter and filled it to the brim with whiskey and place the bottle next to the glass, the figure downed the whiskey and refilled the glass.
"There is someone here to see you" the bartender informed "And she is not from around her"
Scanning the dimly lit room the figure noticed the tenseness of the fishermen, then across the room by the corner window he makes contact with her green illuminated eyes, seated by the wall in green full body chainmail with gold vembraces, breastplate, greaves and sabartons, her crimson hair starting to dry, she's been waiting a while. Downing his drink, he took the bottle and slowly made his way to her, never taking his eyes off her, then stood before her and watched as she slowly rose to meet him.
"Arthur, please come home" Mera pleaded formally hiding her nervousness
"What for? You have your king" Arthur stated barely holding back his anger and taking a swig of whiskey
"Orm is becoming a tyrant, we need you to reason with him" Mera pleaded
"Why exactly do you think I can reason with him?" Arthur asked rhetorically "we didn't exactly develop a brotherly bond last time we met, his the legitimate heir while I'm the bastard son of the whore queen"
Mera slapped him before he could take another swig, the room fell deathly silent with nothing but the storm outside being heard
"How dare you speak of her that way?! I don't condone her actions, but she was still your mother and my queen" Mera stated angrily
Arthur stared at her for a moment, calming himself then said "Go home"
Arthur turned and walked into the back room downing his whiskey. Mera chastised herself, then sighed and swiftly left the tavern. The bartender and fishermen all let out heavy sighs of relief.
London
A.R.G.U.S Magical Defence Division
Driving a black Maserati, in a black suit with no tie, Faraday arrived the magical defence building, as he parked and stepped out his car, Tresser came up to greet him, in black shoes, black jeans and a black turtle neck, then a bright purple glow engulfed the build and disappeared with it, staring at where the building used to be, Faraday couldn't believe what just happened.
Kansas
Smallville, Kent Farm
Entering the house Sherriff Lang, with shopping bags in each hand, found Kal, in black convers shoes, blue jeans and his S shield tee, with Zatanna eating in the dining room, Kal stood up to help.
"No, no, go get the groceries in the car" Sherriff Lang instructed as she entered the living room and placed the bags on the coffee table
Zatanna looked at the bags quizzically
"I got you some clothes, toiletries and other essentials" Sherriff Lang informed
"Oh, thank you Sherriff" Zatanna thanked excitedly as she stood up and went to check the bags
"Think nothing of it, we can't having you walking around in that prison getup all the time" Sherriff Lang stated "and call me Pam"
Zatanna smiled looking at clothes and accessories Sherriff Lang bought for her
"Go on, get upstairs and try them on" Sherriff Lang instructed
Zatanna took the bags and ran upstairs into Kal's old room, Kal then entered carrying the groceries and into the kitchen followed by Sherriff Lang and placed them on the counter.
"So, you two get to chatting?" Sherriff Lang enquired unpacking the groceries
"Yeah, spoke all day and most of the night" Kal replied packing the groceries where they need to go
"Oh, what you talk about?" Sherriff Lang asked intrigued
"Basically everything, our lives, who are, where we're from and what we can do" Kal informed
Slowing in unpacking Sherriff Lang asks "Um, you shared everything, like the fact that you're… Kryptonian?"
"Yeah, I mean, it she opened up to me about what she is and what she can do, it just seemed fair that I be as open too" Kal replied
"Ok, I get that, Honesty for Honesty" Sherriff Lang commented
"Yeah, she's had it pretty rough most of her life and now things are looking up for her, she's got a chance at a new and better life" Kal defended
"I know that, Clark, and I don't doubt that she's a nice girl" Sherriff Lang assured "I just think we should take things slow and not just spill everything all at once"
Kal nodded understandingly and continued packing
"I'm going to pick up Lana later tonight at the airport, so we'll come by in the morning then you guys can spend the day hanging out and catching up" Sherriff Lang informed
"I think Zatanna and Lana will get along swimmingly" Kal said optimistically
"You think so, Uh?" Sherriff Lang replied sceptically
"What, you don't?" Kal asked with chuckle
"No, no, I'm not saying that, just… don't pin your hopes on it" Sherriff Lang clarified "You can never tell with women, we're more likely to hate each other than not"
"How do I look" Zatanna chimed from behind them
Turning Kal is stunned by the sight of Zatanna, in strapless yellow knee length summer dress with matching flats and her raven black hair framing her face as it ends in a curly waves by her chest, Sherriff Lang noticed Kal staring at Zatanna then coughed snapping him back into focus.
"You look lovey, dear," Sherriff Lang stated "Doesn't she, Clark?"
"Yeah, you look amazing" Kal agreed
"The clothes fit me great, how did you know my size?" Zatanna enquired
"Oh, my daughter is about the same height and shape as you" Sherriff Lang informed "though your bust is a cup larger"
Kal looked up and down the kitchen wall uncomfortable
"Alright, I got to go, I still got a town to look after" Sherriff Lang announced "I'll see you tomorrow morning"
"Thanks for the groceries, Pam" Kal thanked hugging her
"I always do the grocery shopping" Sherriff Lang stated
"Thank you for the clothes and the other stuff" Zatanna thanked
"Don't mention it, dear" Sherriff Lang said hugging her
As Sherriff Lang got to the door she warned "stay out of trouble you two"
"We will" Kal chuckled
As he started sorting out the groceries he heard Sherriff Lang talking to him from outside "Clark remember, TAKE… IT… SLOW"
"Can I help?" Zatanna enquired unknowingly snapping Kal back to focus on her
"Um, yeah, everything in those two bags can go into the fridge" Kal replied
"So think you can show me the town later?" Zatanna asked shyly as she packed the fridge
"What, you, um, you want to go to town, today?" Kal asked surprised
"I mean, if it's not too much of an inconvenience" Zatanna said nervously
"No, it's not inconvenient, I just didn't think, um, you would want to go so soon… but yeah, we can go out after packing, I'll just thrown on a shirt" Kal stammered
Zatanna smiled happily and continued packing as did Kal
Themyscira
Olympic Stadium
Translated from Ancient Greek
The finial bout had begun and on the field is Artemis facing off against Diana both in leather armour, standing on the side lines is Phillipus, in her full golden armour, observing Diana with a smile she had performed better than expected and now was no different. In the royal box Hippolyta, in a gold lined white toga, sat with the six Ephor, watching intently, they had not expected Diana to perform as she had for the tournament.
"Our princess fights with such grace, her skill seems to be unmatched" Antiope commented
"The fluidity of her movements, it's like she knows her opponents moves before they make them" Menalippe added
"Makes you wonder why she was banned before" Io remarked
Hippolyta turned an eye at Io disdainfully, I had been an embarrassment for her to revoke the ban as it showed a weakness and poor judgement in her rule.
"I'm more interested in what Phillipus has been doing with her where ever it is they go to" Euboea stated curiously "because if this is the sort of skill is required for the princess to complete her task, it must be the challenge"
"It certainly must" Niobe agreed
Artemis flushed with anger causing Diana to smirk slightly, she had Artemis right where she wanted her to be, Diana fainted an opening, a move that a well-trained warrior would know is a faint but Artemis's anger blinded her to it and took the bait. Seeing Artemis sword swing towards her upper ribs, Diana swiftly dived under the blade and twist on her shield behind Artemis, then pushed back with her shield arm, landed on her feet and waited for Artemis to turn, half way into her turn Artemis saw Diana launch herself, shield first, into her and knocked her down. Artemis tried to reach her sword only for Diana to step on her wrist, before she could clasp it, and step on her chest, looking up, Artemis sees Diana pointing her sword at her throat.
"Yield" Diana demanded
Artemis jerked once trying to free herself then sighed "I yield"
The crowd cheered rocking the stadium, Hippolyta stood clapping slowly with a strained smile, as Phillipus returned the hug Diana gleefully gave her with joy.
"Congratulations, princess, Lady Athena would be proud" Phillipus praised
London
A.R.G.U.S Magical Defence Division
Faraday sat in his car talking on the phone as Tresser coordinated the investigation crew outside.
"So far we confirmed that Sabastian was indeed in the building along with his brother Felix and Nathanial Occult, ma'am" Faraday informed
"Sabastian was onto something big, he mention that the barriers between the magical realms and our own are weakening" Buckingham informed
"Then I'll have to go Australia" Faraday stated "There is an asset there that can get us answers or at least point us in the right direction"
"Then order the jet ready to go upon your arrival, you will handle personally do not involve the heads they'll just delay things with unnecessary talk about political ramifications" Buckingham ordered "I'd rather just apologies for any trespasses you make once we survive"
"Understood, ma'am" Faraday replied
"And Faraday be careful, I need you" Buckingham said worried
"I always am, ma'am" Faraday reassured before the line disconnected
Faraday dialled another number, almost immediately the line picked up and male voice chimed "Director, what can I do for you?"
"I'm on my way to the airstrip, get the jet ready for departure, we're going to the Australian outback" Faraday ordered
"On it, sir, will there be anything else?" the male voice confirmed
"No, that will be all" Faraday replied before disconnecting and opening his window "Tresser, in the car!"
Tresser deferred coordination to a supervisor then came running and entered the passenger side "Yes, sir?"
"Buckle up and cancel any plans you have for next few days, we're going down under" Faraday informed as he started the car
Olympus
Translated from Ancient Greek
The chard right face god Hephaestus, in black pants and a brown blacksmiths apron showing of his brood muscular frame, stood with Athena by a rubble archway, the old gate to Mount Olympus and the realm of man, she run her fingers along a stone column and started to wonder about the gods and their retreat from the mortal realm, looking around she looked upon the rest of Olympus, its marble temples and golden archways, then her expression turned from sombre to disgust.
"You ever think Aphrodite was right to disappear as she did?" Athena enquired
"She had the most compelling reason to leave, it was a matter of need and must not want and right" Hephaestus replied forlornly
"She did come to love you" Athena stated sympathetically
"I know, it's why what happened to her occurred" Hephaestus replied "The goddess of love finally falls in love and is torn away from it. How ironic and cruel life can be, even to the gods"
Athena sighed
"It would be so easy for you to never return you know? Just go to Themyscira, cloak yourself and poof you're gone and back with your beloved" Hephaestus mused
"However unlike Aphrodite, who's reason for leaving is the same reason no one's looking for her, I would be hunted and dragged back to Olympus" Athena stated "Assuming I don't kill anyone who comes looking, but that would just cause more problems for me"
Hephaestus dropped down on to a fallen piece of the archway and sighed "The equipment you requested will be ready tomorrow by Themyscira's dawn"
"Thank you Hephaestus, I know how much of risk this is for you" Athena thanked
Hephaestus waved it away "Ugh, it's nothing, anyone who asks I'm merely tinkering, what else would, I do on this pitiful rock?"
Athena then noticed someone watching them, then suddenly sped away, knowing exactly who it is, she teleport into an alleyway, stuck her hand out and grabbed Hermes by the neck, as he came speeding by, and manifesting her golden spear in her other hand.
Slamming him against the wall she asks "What were you going to tell him"
"Nothing…" Hermes managed to say before choked
"DO NOT LIE TO ME" Athena growled
"I was just going update him on your activities" Hermes croaked out
"Keeping tabs on me?" Athena asked irate raising him up the wall
"By his order" Hermes stated
"How long?" Athena asked venomously
"Since he ban you from seeing…" Hermes informed before being choked again
"YOU DO NOT say his name, NONE OF YOU have the right" Athena stated angrily
"Ok, Ok" Hermes croaked out
"What have you told him thus far?" Athena enquired
"Just what you normally do here, hang about the old gate and that you visit Themyscira" Hermes informed
"What about my visits do you tell him?" Athena asked infuriated
"Nothing, I don't go there myself" Hermes replied
"Then how do you know that's where I go?" Athena asked raising him higher and her hand squeezing tighter
"It's the only place you could go, to visit… your daughter" Hermes croaked out
Athena held him up for a moment, her grip getting tighter on her spear and his neck
"Please don't kill me" Hermes begged "I won't say anything about today, just you were alone for the most part and didn't say anything other than missing your daughter"
Athena relented and released her grip cause Hermes to hit the ground with thud and cough for his breath
"Run along now, Hermes, before I change my mind" Athena advised
Hermes sped away leaving Athena to think about why Zeus would be keeping tabs on her, then pushed the thought out of her mind and teleported away.
Kansas
Smallville/Reno county Line
Having being brought to the county line due to an armoured truck robbery, Sherriff Lang joins her Deputies Greg, a blonde rookie who's been with the department for almost a year, and Shaun and on the other side of the line is, a greying haired man, Hutchinson Police Captain Harrison, they all stood staring at the three robbers lying dead in the road, one on right on the county line and the other two on both sides.
Sherriff Lang noted the on her side and remarked "Should have gone to Wales and fucked some sheep, Jimmy boy"
"You know him?" Captain Harrison asked surprised
"Yeah, Jim Jones, been on the run for a few months" Deputy Shaun informed
"So, was it a good shoot or a bad shoot?" Sherriff Lang enquired
Captain Harrison stretched his back and looked at three of his officers "Uh, that's what we would call a 'contentious' issue"
"Ugh, fuck me, again?" Deputy Shaun grunted "It's like every fucking week with you guys"
The three officers shrugged
"At least their white" Sherriff Lang remarked "none of that racial bullshit to divert attention from the case"
"Yeah, yeah, got to look on the bright side" Captain Harrison agreed
"Well, they didn't hoof it here, so what happed to the driver?" Sherriff Lang enquired
"He got away" Captain Harrison replied
"Latin, Caucasian…?" Deputy Shaun enquired
"African American, he got away with two million" Captain Harrison informed
"Three white guys and black guy robbed an armoured truck?" Deputy Greg remarked
The others stared at him blankly, Deputy Greg coughed slightly and remind silent
"So what are we doing here, interdepartmental teambuilding?" Sherriff Lang enquired
"Apparently we need to determine whose case this is, due to the robbery taking place on the county line, and Border patrol here is meant to determine that, whichever side has more of him takes it" Deputy Shaun explained
"Doesn't the fact that you're guy's responded first and got involved, make it yours?" Sherriff Lang pointed out to Captain Harrison
"Hey, I told higher up's that but they insisted on it, you know how they get" Captain Harrison replied
"Fucking hell" Sherriff Lang cursed
"Don't worry about it" Captain Harrison reassured then whispered "Shaun and I nudged the guy a little more to my side, it was my guys and all so it's our case"
Sherriff Lang smirked and nodded "Thanks, Harrison"
"Think nothing of it" Captain Harrison wave off
"Alright, I don't have as big a department as you do, so Shaun and I got to get going" Sherriff Lang announced
"Yeah, sure, go ahead" Captain Harrison replied
"Greg, hold the line till this county line thing is sort, then go check on the Dodson's and make sure the Jefferson's are behaving" Sherriff Lang ordered
Greg watched as Sherriff Lang and Deputy Shaun sped away in Lang's SUV then turned and saw Harrison looking at him amused
"What?" Deputy Greg enquired
"She put you with Dodson's? You better get you're 'A' game on, rookie" Captain Harrison advised
Gotham City
Neville, Wayne Foundation
R&D Applied Sciences Division
Entering one of the warehouses Bruce, in a black suit, made his way through aisles filled with black boxes and crates till he reached the edge of an open area and found, by a small desk in a light grey suit, a man with greying black hair working a laptop.
"Mister Wayne" The man greeted without looking away from the laptop
"Lucius" Bruce replied
"What can I do for you today?" Fox enquired
"Brother Eye" Bruce replied
"Well, it's a good thing you made the deal with Lex when you did, otherwise recalibrating the system for his O.M. would have set us back two years" Fox informed
"So we're still on schedule?" Bruce enquired
"Give a month or two" Fox confirmed
"Hmm, alright… So, What do you know of mech-suites?" Bruce asked
"Power armour or giant robots?" Fox queried as turned in his chair
"Power armour" Bruce replied "something to compliment my 'spelunking' gear"
"Uh, I may have just the thing" Fox informed as he stood up
Bruce followed Fox along the edge of the open space and aisles till Fox stopped by a large metal container, after Fox input a code in the keypad, the container opened and revealed a silver/grey prototype power armour.
"This is the juggernaut" Fox informed "It was designed to be support and cover for infantry unites crossing through heavy artillery zones and to engage tank patrols"
"A couple of hundred G's too much for our bean counters?" Bruce asked rhetorically
"I suggested pitching it the billionaire spelunking clubs but that didn't go over so well with the board" Fox jested "I'll get it ready with your specifications"
Bruce chuckled than spotted something under a black tarp peeking out between the wall and last aisle "What's that?"
Fox turned to where Bruce is looking and said "Oh, the tumbler? You wouldn't be interested in that"
Glendale, Barbra and Stephanie's Apartment
Barbra, in pink pyjama pants and a light grey sweater, sat by her computer scanning through the data from the thug's phone, Stephanie sat slowly spinning on an office chair by the window, in grey pyjama pants and a purple sweater, behind Barbra waiting for her to find anything useful.
"So, Damien?" Barbra enquired
"What about him?" Stephanie asked puzzled
"You get back from Metropolis, after you spent two days on some top secret mission and you dump your boyfriend, and let's not forget he got you a Maserati" Barbra stated "So what's happening with you two?"
"Nothing, we just got over our petty little squabbles is all" Stephanie replied brushing off Barbra's insinuations as she continued spinning on her chair
"Just got over your petty squabbles, uh? Ok, if you say so" Barbra said unconvinced
"Barb, I know what you're hinting at but trust me it not like that, we just friends" Stephanie defended "And Tim and I breaking up had nothing to do with it"
"So why did you break up with Tim?" Barbra enquired
"We just weren't working out" Stephanie replied simply "his a nice guy and all but… just not compatible and… I wasn't feeling it anymore"
"Weren't feeling what?" Barbra asked curiously
"Whatever it was that drew me to him in the first place" Stephanie replied softly
"Oh, I see" Barbra said understandingly
"Sadly, I'm sure Tim and Damien aren't getting along any better than before" Stephanie stated
"Does Tim think Damien has something to do with the break up?" Barbra enquired
"Apparently everyone does" Stephanie replied sarcastically
"Oh, here we go, got something" Barbra announced "he's received calls from a number originating from China, nothing in his messages is useful, so whatever it is that's coming, it's coming from China"
"I'll talk to Damien about getting his contacts to find out more" Stephanie replied as stopped spinning and faced the screens
"You sure you don't want to get Bruce in this?" Barbra asked concerned
"Things are uneasy between us at the moment, his still upset with me for helping Damien instead of just dragging him back" Stephanie informed
"And he and Damien are even further apart now because of the Metropolis thing" Barbra added understandingly "Ok, be careful and call Dick if you need back up at any point"
"Will do" Stephanie agreed "So what are we doing about dinner?"
Themyscira
Translated from Ancient Greek
Along an obscure jungle path Phillipus and Diana, in white Grecian dresses, leisurely made their way to the small cove carrying baskets with fruits, snacks and wine for the picnic, all the while chatting about the day's events.
"Hippolyta wasn't particularly pleased" Diana stated
"She's just upset about having to revoke her ban" Phillipus replied
"Even though it was going against mother's orders?" Diana enquired
"Her disregard for Lady Athena's orders sets a dangers precedence that will be seen as if she has no respect for our goddess and possibly wishes to usurp her rule" Phillipus informed "none of it is true but that's how it will be seen"
Diana silent for moment then asked "Why then, what are her reasons for doing it despite it clearly being a violation of mother's orders?"
Phillipus let out a heavy sigh then replied "She wishes to be a mother"
Diana stopped and stared at Phillipus perplexed
"Hippolyta as dreamed of having a child for centuries, may be even longer, however with us being here and isolated from the rest of the world, not mention how the amazons feel about men, that dream will never come true" Phillipus informed
Diana continued their walk and said "So, she's living that dream through me"
"And unfortunately, it has put her at odds with Lady Athena on many an occasion as you grew up" Phillipus stated "Her judgement is clouded because of it and the others are starting see her as being unfit to rule"
They reached the edge of the jungle, stepped on the beach and found Athena, in a blue Grecian dress, standing ankle deep in the waters watching the sun setting. As Phillipus set down her basket and started set up the picnic blanket, Diana walked over to Athena still carrying her basket.
"Mother" Diana greeted tenderly
Athena turned, smiled as she saw Diana and gave her a hug
"Is something wrong, mother?" Diana asked worryingly
"Nothing serious, just some minor godly business, nothing I can't handle" Athena assured "come on let's get this picnic started"
Diana and Athena joined Phillipus on the blanket
"I half expected you to stand vigil as always, Phillipus, but I am glad you decided to join us" Athena confessed
"Her highness insisted, your grace" Phillipus informed
"It wouldn't be much of a picnic without you" Athena stated "So tell me about the tournament, how did go?"
"I thought you were watching" Diana replied dismayed
"I had some godly business to attend to, dear" Athena explained
"Well, I won and got named champion of the amazons" Diana informed disappointed
"Diana I am sorry I missed the tournament, truly I am" Athena apologised "What I have for you tomorrow will make for it"
"Is it better than the Lasso of Hestia?" Diana asked snidely
Athena raised an eye brow questioningly
"It was the tournament prize" Phillipus in formed
"Hippolyta gave away a gift from the gods in tournament?" Athena hissed "And it would have gone to a random amazon if Diana hadn't participated, no… not just any amazon… Artemis"
"Indeed, your grace" Phillipus confirmed
Athena pinched the bridge of her nose and took deep breaths to calm herself
"Mother" Diana said softly
"It's alright, water under the bridge" Athena waved off "Let us forget about all that and enjoy our picnic"
They started eating and watched the sun set
Atlantic Ocean
Atlantis, Mera's house
In her bedroom Mera, in just her chainmail, sat on her bed hugging her knees, her encounter with Arthur hadn't gone as she expected then again she hadn't really known what to expect. Thinking about it now, she realised his reaction was exactly what she should have expected and he was right, there is no way he could reason with Orm, their fud is so deep that a simply 'I'm sorry' would be seen as hostile. His words about queen Atlanna hurt but she couldn't deny the truth behind them, she did cheat on her husband with a fisherman that lived in lighthouse for months, gave birth to Arthur and disappeared soon after, Mera couldn't fault Arthur for hating Atlanna.
However all this wasn't the cause of Mera's despondence, it was Arthurs reaction to seeing her that troubled her, she was nervous about seeing him again and had the vain hope he would be happy to see her, but she now realised how foolish that was. She was merely a reminder of everything terrible in his life, his mother abandoning him, the murder of his father at the hands of the old king and the mess that followed regarding the throne, still Mera wanted to see him again, she wanted more than to just seeing him, she wanted to talk, she wanted be with him, to heal the wounds they both share, she wanted to return to how things were and make it better than they were.
Having had enough wallowing she stood up, left her room, went to the backdoor and activated the airlock then swam out into the back alleyways, through the hidden passages and tunnels. Arriving at the outer wall she slowly swam along its length till she reached a guard post, swimming up to it, she stealthy edged her way around and over the wall, under the guards view, then moved along the shadows of the rocky cave Atlantis lay in. Reaching the passage ways to the rest of the ocean, Mera still in the shadows paused for a moment and looked back, after sensing something in water behind her, but found nothing, shaking her head, she continued along the shadows till she was far enough in the passage ways to swim freely. Exiting into the greater Atlantic Ocean, she flew at Mach 2, restricted to being only able to do this underwater is the only technicality that makes this labelled as swimming.
Kansas
Smallville, Kent Farm
In a light blue short sleeves shirt, Kal entered the house, after a spending the day in town with Zatanna, as he stepped on the first step of the staircase he noticed she stopped behind him, turning he saw her nervously intertwining her fingers, then moved closer and brushed her hair behind her ear. Zatanna touched his arm and found his skin to be thick but soft, slowly running her fingers down his arm she smiled and wondered how someone so invulnerable could have skin this smooth, as their fingers met she intertwined them.
I'm sorry but I fell in love to night
Kal looked down at her as she looked up at him and locked into her eyes, the rest of the world faded away and all that was left is them, a silent promise is made in that moment, from then on it would the two of them together forever, joined for all eternity, one could not leave the other.
I didn't mean to fall in love tonight
As Zatanna rose to her tip toes and Kal lend down towards her, to seal their promise with a kiss, he suddenly snapped back as the voice of Sherriff Lang rang in his mind. Unbuttoning his shirt revealing his S shield tee, he turned and went to the back door, stepped out onto the backyard and flew off.
You're looking like you feel in love tonight
The sonic boom shook Zatanna out of her confounded daze, she made her way upstairs, entered the master bedroom, took off her flats, unzipped her dress and let it fall then slipped under the covers, in just her black boy short, and stared at nothing particular out the window.
Could we pretend that we're in love?
Greenland
Arthur's shithole
His room is tiny, the single bed filled one side allowing only a wardrobe between it and the wall, next to the bed is a small side table with a tumbler, a bottle of whiskey, an iPod on a dock and a lamp. Lying in bed with just his black jeans on, Arthur stares at the ceiling hoping to be rocked to sleep by the muted sounds of the storm outside, but the sandman wasn't visiting him tonight, so he resigned himself to merely enjoying the tranquillity of his dimly lit room in the storm.
Baby
I'm staring at piece of us
Shattered on the sidewalk
Tragic, broken like a china doll
Burning like a gun shot
The door flew open, splashing the wardrobe with rain, then almost immediately shut closed. Lifting his head Arthur saw Mera standing by the door, he didn't move just stared at her, waiting to see what she wanted, if she was there to drag him back to Atlantis.
My heart was beating
And so was yours
We threw each other
Down on the floor
My heart breaking
It's made of glass
I guess anything that's good never ever lasts
Mera undid the twin clamps on her shoulders and let her chainmail weave and wave down her curves. Arthur stared as if seeing her naked for the first time, it wasn't and yet it was, she was different now than before, it is as if she has fully developed now and the previous times he had merely seen a poor mock-up of the woman she would become and she is a majestic sight to behold.
So baby if you love me, let know
'Cause everything that hurts you've hurt before
You're about to tear this love apart
And break another glass heart
Arthur stood up and remained a good pace away from her not sure what is going on, then Mera closed the gap between them and look up into his eyes, he knew then what this is, she made herself vulnerable and available to him, she is giving all of herself over to him, it now up to him to decide if he would do the same for her or reject her completely, their future is in his hands and he as choose if they'll continue together or separately.
So baby if you love me just let me know
'Cause every time we touch, touch it's turning cold
Promise that we'll never fall apart
And I love you with my glass heart