The Princesses of Power Series – Episode 1

Part II

July 30th, 2018

Diana and Kara had arranged to speak to each other again on the following day. After the attack at the UN, the gala dinner security had increased enormously. Each diplomat was to attend with a partner and a private security officer. Diana obviously didn't need a private security to escort her around, but she was happy to be able to bring another person, for she wanted to talk more to the blonde reporter that she believed to be Supergirl.

Sitting down at her dresser in the hotel room, Diana was choosing her outfit. She wanted to keep the symbolic white from the previous day, so she chose a dress that reminded her of the Amazon's togas from the rare days that they were not training, but celebrating. She slipped the soft fabric on and shaped it using a light golden rope around her waist, which was actually the Lasso of Hestia.

Diana left the room and took the elevator to the lobby where she met Kara, who was wearing a dress blue as the morning sky and beautiful glittering shoes.

"Shall we?" – asked Kara.

"I have a car waiting for us, along with Mr. Shard, my new security officer."

Kara gave her a mischievous smile and both ladies entered the car.

The streets from the diplomats hotels to the UN building had been closed off to avoid unnecessary confusion. A line of black limousines paved the roads as all the representatives made their ways to the gala dinner. Diana and Kara started walking down the corridor of flags, followed closely by the large Mr. Shard. After finding their table, Diana introduced Kara to her fellow representatives, speaking to each of them in their own language.

Lots of pleasantries were exchanged throughout the evening and Kara was getting tired of all the fluff. She wondered when she would be able to speak freely with Ms. Prince. The evening passed slowly until finally the other diplomats left the table to go speak with other representatives, leaving Diana and Kara alone.

"I know this must be a bit boring, but when it comes to peace, we must be kind to everyone, even to the boring diplomats."

Kara laughed and sipped a bit of water. She wasn't sure how to approach the subject of possibly having encountered another superhero. But Diana didn't dance around the words too much, she went straight to the burning question:

"Who are you really, Ms. Danvers? It was too much of a coincidence what happened yesterday when Supergirl showed up."

"I dare say the same to you, Ms. Prince. Wonder Woman's timing was impeccable".

They looked firmly at each other, then both burst into laughter.

"All right, no more defensiveness. Yes we are those who showed up yesterday. I'd recognize the blood of Kripton from far away, after having worked with Superman."

"He is my cousin. It's a long story. But since we've established that, how about we focus on solving the issue at hand. Do you have any plans in mind?"

"Straight to the point. I like you, Ms. Danvers."

"Please, call me Kara."

"All right, Kara, I am Diana".

Both women shook hands and, at that moment, an alliance was born.

"Listen, Kara, I believe the answer to this issue lies on the hands of the people. Human beings are kind and compassionate, they just tend to forget about that sometimes. I have spoken to the representatives and leaders today, but I know that my words will not reach the rest of the world, but yours might. I know that Catco Communications has a wide web of followers, so use that to our favor. Write about what you have witnessed here today and make a call to arms! With the help of people from all over the world, we might be able to bring further awareness to this case and stop this situation once and for all!"

Kara looked at Diana with awe. She didn't look much older than herself, but she seemed to carry so much wisdom. With revived hope, Kara smiled and spoke with reassurance:

"The world will know what these leaders are fighting for and your words will be spread throughout the media! I will make sure to write the best article you've ever read!"

Diana smiled and nodded. This girl seemed so full of potential and power that she wondered why they had never met before, as it seemed like they would be able to accomplish great things together as themselves and as superheroes.

Kara walked into Catco with a reassured spirit. She sat at her desk, turned on the computer, and words flew effortlessly into the keyboard.

"Geneva. UN Palace of Nations. Some of the world's greatest minds assemble to speak about a tender subject that should be crystal clear, yet, it is encountering challenges. Broken families, broken hearts. Trauma and fear running into children's veins while old men make decisions for them. No family bonded by love should be taken apart against their will, yet, it is happening. And it's happening right in front of our eyes!

During the event, the UN building was attacked. No one knows the identity of these attackers, and no one was hurt, thanks to the swift appearance of Supergirl and Wonder Woman who heroically saved the attendees. Both stand for justice, truth and love, and both were there that evening, ready to help in any way they could. But they can't do it all on their own…"

Kara stretched her fingers, cracked her neck and drifted away as she relived each moment of the attack. She didn't want to even think about what might have happened if both of them weren't there that night…

The hours passed and Catco employees came and went, but Kara didn't budge from her desk until the article was ready to be printed. She continued:

"The UN is taking action. Representatives from all over the world have spoken on behalf of those families, pleading the world leaders to engage and to help. However, it's up to all of us to speak up and make ourselves heard! There is a superhero in all of us and there is some good in this world which is worth fighting for. Let us be the advocates for this change! Let us be beacons of light piercing through the crude veil of darkness that had descended. Let us all follow the examples of our heroes and be brave, be hope, be love!"

Kara ran to the printing room and yelled: "Stop the printers! This article must be included on this week's issue!"

On her way to the Louvre to attend the board of directors meeting, Diana stopped at a nearby bookshop when her eye caught a glance of the new edition of Catco Magazine. She bought one at once and looked for Kara's name. There it was, the article that might change the course of events:

"Be brave. Be hope. Be love. – Follow the steps of superheroes!"

As she walked down the tapestry of beauty that were the streets of Paris, she began to notice people with a copy of the magazine in their hands. They were reading the article and nodding, talking to their friends in search of ways to help. By the time she arrived at the Louvre, she looked at her cellphone and saw that social media was bursting with the hastags #bebrave #behope #belove. Diana's heart was kindled and she knew that the winds of peace were coming.

To be continued.