A/N: Okay. This is my first Wonder Woman fiction and I am new to the fandom, but I have seen the DC cinematic universe movies for other heroes (examples include Superman, Batman, and Green Lantern. I plan to see (excitedly) Justice League, Aquaman, and the Flash lol). This is going to mainly be a Justice League fic (eventually) but since its heavy Batman vs Superman, I am posting it under that movie instead of Justice League. I may make the Justice League portion a sequel and post it there. This is only a prologue and wont' be long, but the story begins in the next chapter. No flames please. This is for my own enjoyment.
Please review if you'd like, but I'm not writing for reviews :) I'm writing for me :D
Disclaimer: I do not own any portion of the DC universe or the actors/actresses who inhabit it.
Chapter 1
Steve woke to the sounds of unfamiliar voices. He tried to shift but found he couldn't move. This made him panic somewhat, and created a noise he had never heard before.
"Easy, friend," a voice said kindly, "You are safe and healing nicely. Take a breath and calm yourself."
Steve listened to the voice, deciding that it offered good advice, and took a breath to calm his racing heart. Soon the odd noises quieted and he felt safe enough to open his eyes. What he saw...caused him to blink several times and just stare.
"You…." he managed to say, his voice catching and ending with a few coughs.
The fish looking creature appeared to smile kindly. "Me. Here...have some sustenance."
Steve looked at the drink offered to him and took it, wondering if he had truly died and just...appeared in some weird after life.
"You look...like a fish," he said with a frown.
The being laughed quietly. "Yes. My species shares a remarkable resemblance to those biological creatures. I am called a Xudarian, a race of aliens from the planet Xudar in Sector 2813. My name is Tomar-Re."
"Aliens are real...and you are similar to a super talking smart fish….neat," Steve said, trying to wrap his head around that, "And where am I exactly? The last I remember I was blowing up a plane to save London so that Diana…"
At the mention of her name, his eyes widened and he panicked.
"Diana! Is she alright? Did she win? Where is she? Please tell me she wasn't killed!" He said quickly.
"Easy, young human. I know not of who you speak, but I assure you the planet is still functioning and there is nothing wrong there. This London you speak of still stands."
Steve relaxed slightly and nodded. He would need to find out about Diana another way. "Right...where am I?"
"You are on the planet Oa, which is home to the Green Lantern Corps. You have been here healing for many months. Your body needed assistance to heal, but now you are far enough along that your own body can handle the rest," Tomar-Re said, "I will warn you...you are not as...you once were. While the green lantern's will managed to save your life, you are not without injury."
Steve nodded, sitting up. He looked down and swallowed, seeing extensive scar tissue on his body. Across his chest, down his legs and he was sure on his face. He escaped death but it had left its mark on him. He looked up at Tomar-Re.
"So what happens now? Can I go back?" he asked, Diana not far from his mind.
"I'm afraid not yet," the lantern said apologetically, "once you are healed you must train. Recite the oath and become a green lantern. Only then can you return to Earth."
Steve's face fell. Diana went through his mind over and over again. Diana. Diana. Diana. He couldn't return to her and make sure she made it. To make sure she had succeeded and saved the world. At least now now. He strengthened his resolve. If he wanted to see her again...he would need to heal and then train hard so he could return to Earth-to Diana.
"Alright. Where do I start?" He said finally.
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Steve groaned as he hit the ground hard, the shock reverberating through his body. He heard the lantern training him chuckle as if he had made an awesome joke.
"Up you get, human."
Steve shifted and pushed himself to his feet and looked up at the alien. He was large, but not overly so. His name was Wagnel and he was called his combat trainer. Steve took a defensive stance, holding the ring at the ready. Then Wagnel sent force of will at his direction before Steve managed to make a wall of will, deflecting the blow. The large alien nodded in satisfaction.
"You are learning! Good! Again."
Steve had been on Oa now for a very long time. His body healing took far too long. By the time he was able to begin training...his heart was broken. It had taken nearly fifty years to reach that point and he knew Diana was dead along with all his friends. And Steve...he hadn't aged a day. Tomas and the elders believe it was a mix between the gas, the explosion, and the force of will from the lantern light. It didn't matter. Steve saw it as a curse but decided to use it the way Diana would want him to.
So he can honor her.
"So if I'm getting good?" Steve mused, "can I finally graduate so to speak. Return home? I'm sure they need a hero to look after her."
"Soon," Wagnel said, "for now you must beat me! And beating me will complete this training!"
Steve didn't groan or sigh at the words. But soon...that was a different answer than the day before. So he rushed forward, and engaged in the battle. As they collided, there was a large boom that seemed to shake the platform. Steve fought his hardest, just wanting to return back to Earth. To be home even if everyone he loved was dead and gone.
AN: Review if you'd like.
