Sorry for the long delay. Wasn't sure if anyone one even read this.

Anyways, I have a brand spankin, shiny new laptop. You can thank my brother inlaw for that. lol. So I'll be setting up my writing schedual so I can finally update on a regular basis.

Sorry if this chapter is a littl short. Could figure out how to end it so I just...ended it. Trust me, the story gets better in the next chapters. I promise.

Don't own a thing except my imagination.

Constructive critisism is always welcome.

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"Why are you stopping?" Doug asked frantically. It had been almost 2 weeks since he had last seen Arizona.

"We can't drag this on any longer fly boy," drawled Colonel Black in his thick southern accent. Doug Remington couldn't believe what he was saying.

"Sir! She's our Captain, it's our duty to go back an-"

Colonel Black stopped abruptly and spun on his heels. He tugged at his uniform and cleared his throat. Doug new the man loathed when his lower ranking officers questioned his decisions.

"Now listen here, son," Colonel Black said irritably, his voice heavy with arrogance, "we've worked round the clock in order to find anything, and I mean anything, to find Arizona. There isn't one single trace of a plane or the black box. Absolutely nothing that would indicate that she went down." Doug narrowed his eyes as he felt his temper rise. How could this man just give up like that?

"I still think we should go back out there! Whatever happened to 'no man left behind'?"

The Colonel just snickered as he stepped outside and stuck his cigar in his mouth.

"If you believe that son then go join the Army Rangers," the Colonel said as he lit up his stogie. He turned and moved further out onto the run way. Sighing heavily, Doug pushed down his growing temper.

"Sir, you're the closest thing to a relative and you're gonna just leave her?" Doug said loudly over the noise of jet's coming and going. The smile on the Colonel's face fell faster then a ton of bricks in the Pacific. In the next moment he had Doug pinned against one of the metal walls, his face close to Doug's.

"How dare you!" Colonel Black growled with deadly intent. "She was like a granddaughter to me! Hell, closer to a daughter! I raised that girl since she was a teenager! Don't you dare play that card with me Douglas. You think I want to do this? You think I want to stop looking for her? Well screw you!"

With that, Colonel Black shoved Doug back. Hard. Thomas Black jabbed a finger at Doug's chest non to gently.

"I suggest you watch yourself son. And don't you dare question my authority. Ever."

Colonel Black picked up his fallen cigar then tossed it aside, "wasted a damn good cigar," he muttered as he walked farther away.

Doug felt his eyes fill with tears. He glanced out onto the ocean and a tear slid down his face.

Where are you buddy?

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Swallowing her anxiety, Arizona prepared to be interrogated. Scratch that, more like the Spanish inquisition…she thought as she watched Queen Hippolyta walk into the infirmary poised and collected. Behind her was a guard in full armour. Arizona blinked a few times when she saw the woman. She had an odd feeling of familiarity. The Queen had stopped and was speaking with Epione.

Just then the guard turned in her direction and both locked eyes for a moment. The guard seemed to have the same stunned reaction as Arizona had.

The Queen cleared her throat and the connection between the two women broke. Arizona felt a warm hand on her shoulder and looked up.

"Just relax," Diana said with a gentle smile. Arizona smiled weakly.

Easy for you to say, Arizona thought.

It had been a few days since Arizona had woken up. Since then it had been a flurry of activity. Diana had stayed with her never leaving her side. In away, Arizona was grateful for Diana's quiet presence.

As the Queen got closer, Arizona could feel her heart pound faster and faster. She pushed herself higher in her bed, her back ridged. Her hands fidget with her 'gown' and the sheets covering her legs until Diana reached down and covered them with her own.

"Just breathe," Diana whispered into Arizona's ear. Arizona nodded as she stared deep into blue eyes. The Queen and her guard stopped next to the bed and waited.

"Hello Captain," Hippolyta said, her voice oddly musical yet obviously royally elegant.

"Hello," Arizona squeaked. She winced in embarrassment, her cheeks turning red. Hippolyta studied the Captain for a moment then smiled slightly at the discomfort the young woman was experiencing.

"Are you well enough to answer our questions, Captain?" Not trusting herself or her voice, Arizona simply nodded.

"Truthfully, might I add," Hippolyta said in a tone that didn't leave much of a choice.

"Yes ma'am," Arizona answered cautiously. Hippolyta raised an eyebrow at her hesitation.

"Very well. Name and rank." Clearing her throat, Arizona kept her eyes on the woman before her.

"Captain Arizona P. Mitchell with the United States Air Force. I'm flight commander with Red Squad."

"What was your purpose for being in Themyscirian waters?" Arizona wasn't sure what this woman was talking about but the solider in her kicked in.

"I'm sorry but any information about military mission is deemed classified." Arizona knew the second she opened her mouth that that was the wrong answer. The look on the Queen's face said it all.

"Is that so? May I remind you that you are on our land? Our island. Our home," Hippolyta said her voice cold.

"I'm sorry ma'am. But I'm not at liberty to-" Arizona said sincerely.

Hippolyta raised a hand to stop her from saying anymore. She didn't want to have to do this but had no other choice. Lifting her other hand, she held up the lasso. Diana, who had remained silent, along with Philippus, both gasped at the sight of it.

"Mother! No!"

"Hippolyta, is that necessary?" Philippus asked softly. Her hand reached out and held on to Hippolyta's wrist. Arizona looked from one woman to the next, eyes wide not saying anything. Hippolyta sighed and handed the lasso to Philippus, much to the relief of both women.

"I do not wish to use that at any point in time. For your sake, please state your purpose for being on Themyscirian territory," Hippolyta asked gently. To force one's truth from anyone was something she truly did not wish to do. But if it were to protect her people, her daughter, Hippolyta would do anything.

Now it was Arizona's turn to study Hippolyta. She was beautiful, much like her daughter, but far more regal looking then Diana. She also sensed that Queen Hippolyta was a woman that ruled not by fear but by a quiet understanding of her peoples needs.

Inhaling deeply, Arizona shook her head.

"I'm sorry your majesty. I regret not being able to tell you but my duty…my commitment to my country…I just can't tell you," Arizona said honestly.

Hippolyta smiled sadly and nodded. "General, Diana, please leave us," she said softly. Philippus nodded and held her hand out to Diana.

"Mother, what are you-" Hippolyta held her hand up as Diana moved to stand next to her.

Cupping Diana's cheek, Hippolyta smiled lovingly at her daughter.

"I only wish to speak to the Captain, Diana," she explained to a worried Diana. Sighing, Diana nodded then turned to Arizona.

"I'll be right out side." Then she left the two alone. Hippolyta turned back to the Captain and smiled gently, putting the younger woman at ease. Hippolyta moved to sit on the side of the bed while Arizona moved to make room.

"I wish you no harm, Captain," Hippolyta said gently. Nodding, Arizona pushed herself farther up along the bed.

"I know."

"And just like you, I want to protect those that are under my care. I understand that you have a duty, but so do I, Captain." Hippolyta smiled then, making her much more beautiful then before. Looking down at her legs, her hands, anywhere but at the Queen, Arizona felt herself at a loss. Sensing her dilemma, Hippolyta took pity on her and placed a warm hand over Arizona's.

Arizona looked up and blinked back the surprise she felt. The Queen had the same shade of blue as her daughter's eyes.

"Um…I…well, we…I…" Arizona struggled to keep the truth in but somehow, having the Queen this close to her, she was finding it extremely difficult. The Queen just sat and waited patiently for Arizona to speak.

Sighing heavily, Arizona knew it was a dead end.

"I…I mean we, my wingman and I, were on a routine flight. That's all it was. We had gotten new planes and we wanted to test them out. We got the ok from Colonel Black." Hippolyta continued to sit and listen.

"And how did you end up here?" Hippolyta asked genuinely concerned. Swallowing, Arizona took a breath and explained.

"We were testing the mach on our planes."

"Mach?"

"Oh! I mean, we were testing the speed of the planes. All of a sudden, our equipment started malfunctioning and we realized how far and how lost we were." Hippolyta just nodded.

"That's when…something flew above me," Arizona said slowly. She still wasn't sure what that 'thing' was. Hippolyta was quite which only made Arizona nervous.

"Did you get a good look at…it?" The Queen asked softly. Shaking her head, Arizona got the feeling she had disappointed the woman before her.

"No. It kept flying by me. Doug and I, my wingman, engaged the…thing. The next thing I know, I'm alone. Doug is nowhere insight and I'm crashing nose first onto your island," Arizona said honestly.

Nodding in silence, Hippolyta slid of the bed and prepared to leave.

"Thank you for your co-operation, Captain," and turned to leave when Arizona's voice stopped her.

"I know this is gonna sound strange but," Arizona paused until the Queen had turned and waited, "I'm kinda glad I landed here," Arizona finished awkwardly. Hippolyta just raised an eyebrow and returned to Arizona's bedside.

"You are right. It is strange," Hippolyta said with a hint of a smile. Blushing at her own blunder, Arizona smiled sheepishly.

"I mean, I'm glad I landed here rather then out in the water. I'm pretty sure I would have been a goner."

Hippolyta regarded the woman on the bed for a moment.

"Indeed you would have been," Hippolyta said gently. Then smiling gently once again she added, "Rest well Captain. You have a long recovery ahead of you."

"Thank you…umm…your Majesty," Arizona said clumsily.

Smiling, Hippolyta gave Arizona a quick bow of her head and left. Just as quickly, Diana came rushing in.

"Are you alright?"

Smiling, Arizona nodded. She was touched to know that someone cared. Even in a strange land, someone cared.

"Yeah, I'm ok."

Sighing in relief, Diana once more sat on the edge of Arizona's bed.

"My mother has a way of making most people shrink away in fear," Diana explained.

"She wasn't that bad…Princess," Arizona replied. She just stared at Diana and waited. The dark haired woman sighed. She lowered her eyes for a brief moment then stared at Arizona.

"Does that frighten you?" Diana asked softly. Arizona thought for a moment.

Shaking her head, Arizona reached out and covered Diana's hand with her own.

"No."

Diana was quiet. She seemed to take in that simple answer. Then after a moment she smiled softly.

"I'm glad."

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"Her recovery will be long and hard," Hippolyta said quietly as she walked next to Philippus. The other woman just nodded, lost in her own thoughts. The Queen seemed to pick up on it.

"Is there something wrong General?" Philippus was so lost that she barely registered the question before it was too late. Blinking away remnants of her curiosity and doubt, Philippus snapped back to attention.

"I'm sorry, my Queen. I've been lost in my thoughts," Philippus stammered. Hippolyta smiled gently.

"There's been a lot of that going on lately. Is something troubling you?" It was very rare, but on occasion, Hippolyta would play counsel to her General. She did not mind doing it; in fact, she wished Philippus would allow her to do so more often.

Inhaling, Philippus didn't think it wise to air out her troubles to her Queen. She struggled to form the words to tell her.

"Philippus?" Hippolyta prompted gently when she received no reply. Stopping to look at Hippolyta, Philippus regarded her Queen.

"I can not explain it. I feel as if I have met the Captain before." Hippolyta seemed to consider this. "It seems strange, but there is a…familiarity when I saw her in that bed," Philippus continued.

Nodding, Hippolyta stared at her friend.

"It does seem very strange. Are you sure you have not met her before?"

"I'm positive my Queen. I've never seen her before but I feel as if I have known her."

Hippolyta placed her hands on Philippus' shoulders and gave them a comforting squeeze.

"Then I am sure we will figure this out. Do not worry your mind, in time; the answers you seek will reveal themselves."

Sighing, Philippus nodded. Hippolyta smiled then stepped back and gestured for Philippus to continue walking with her.

"Come! The day is still young. I will need my most cherished companion to walk with me," Hippolyta requested playfully.

Blinking in surprise, Philippus stood motionless. "Unless you have something else to do," Hippolyta said trying to hide her disappointment.

It took a full minute for Philippus to register the request made by her Queen. But when it finally dawned on her, Philippus smiled brightly.

"No my Queen. I have the rest of my day at your disposal."

Philippus presented an arm and Hippolyta slipped a hand underneath. Together they walked arm in arm through the busy markets, stopping and waiving at those that passed. They spoke of things that were of little importance both simply enjoying the other's company.

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"Really, I'm fine Diana," Arizona said again as she watched the dark haired woman fuss over her. She sighed when Diana began to fluff her pillow for the third time that evening.

"Diana."

Arizona heard the other woman sigh. She smiled at her and gave her a wink.

"What's wrong," Arizona asked softly. She made room for her as Diana carefully sat on the bed. Diana inhaled deeply and turned her blue eyes on Arizona.

Ari could have sworn Diana was able to see deep inside of her. Just then Diana smiled softly. She reached out and held onto Arizona's hand.

"I have been feeling…antsy all day. I am unable to explain why though," Diana replied as she cocked her head to the side. Arizona nodded in understanding.

"Yeah, I've had those days myself," she said with a grin. Then sobering quickly, Arizona shyly asked if Diana had other things she had to attend to.

The other woman shook her head, a smile dancing at her lips.

"Unless you prefer I go?" Ari sheepishly smiled and shook her head. Diana felt her heart flutter for a moment at the smile.

The rest of the afternoon, Diana and Arizona sat around talking of things that made no sense but some how it put them at ease. Epione stopped by a couple times to make sure Arizona was on the mend then she took her leave.

It was late when Diana stifled a yawn.

"I think the princess needs to get her beauty sleep," Ari said with a teasing smile. Inhaling deeply, Diana grinned and nodded. Arizona waited for Diana to get up but she didn't. Diana surprised the young captain by lifting her covers and snuggled next to Arizona.

Not sure what to do, Arizona sat still, not wanting to move a muscle.

"Um…I don't think your mother is going to like this," Arizona stated softly. She moved to her side so Diana could have more room. Diana snaked a hand around Ari's waist and pulled her close and as she did, she could feel Arizona tense. Diana smiled and moved her hand slowly, up and down the length of the other woman's back.

Clearing her throat, Arizona desperately tried to form coherent sentences but it was useless. Diana reached out with a finger and traced the bridge of Arizona's nose then placed it against her lips.

"Shhh…sleep now. We'll talk more in the morning," Diana said softly. And with that, Diana placed her head against Ari's shoulder and closed her eyes. Arizona lay there, staring up at the sky noticing Diana's breathing. Soon, Arizona felt her eyes get heavier and finally succumbed to sleep.

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