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Thunder in Paradise

Nearly three months had passed since Son Goku joined the Justice League. The Saiyan had become a steady fixture in the team. Whenever he was needed, Goku was there. He took place in many of their battles, helping in local battles against Intergang to global threats like Brainiac. There was no further mention of Diana's dance with the martial artist, and things in the Watchtower returned to as normal as they could get.

Goku sat in the control booth, staring back at an Earth not his own, a distant look in his eyes. The double doors of the Control Room slid open as Princess Diana walked in to relieve Shayera. Her emerald eyes looked directly at Wonder Woman, and then tilted her head towards the man staring into space. Since Goku had joined them, the man had been a beacon of joy and energy. Over the past couple of days the Saiyan seemed distracted, disoriented. Shayera spent the past two hours with him and Goku had not said a word. Even Batman was concerned about the change in the man. Diana nodded to her friend and Hawkgirl left the two of them alone.

Wonder Woman walked up behind the man and put a comforting hand on his shoulder. "Hey". She said softly. A light smile crossed Goku's lips.

"Oh, hey! Didn't hear you come in". Goku greeted her before turning back to the window. "It's beautiful isn't it?" He asked, looking at the blue orb beneath them. The Amazon leaned closer to where Goku was sitting and looked out the same window. Again, the scent of cherry blossoms filled Goku's nose. He turned his head to look at the woman only inches away from him, and quickly turned back to his view of the Earth.

"It is" Diana agreed. She moved away from the man and sat at the central desk in the Command Center. "Is something wrong?"

Goku sighed. "Just a little homesick I guess. This world is nice, but so crowded! The one I grew up on had its big cities, but there was also land and trees and forests and life all around. I haven't seen a single dinosaur since I got here".

Diana blinked. "Dinosaurs?"

"Yeah, saw only one in the Bat-Cave, but that's it".

The princess let that one go. "The history of this world is different than yours, Goku. This world was built on war and conquest. People have always sought to control everything around them. But there is good here. It took me a long time to see it, but there are those who still fight to save what is left of the wildlife in this world, and there are still places of peace and beauty. You will see".

"I guess your right. And Batman is still looking for a way to get me home, so all I have to do is wait!" Goku answered with a smile. A half-hearted smile flashed briefly across her face. Why did that statement sting her?

"Exactly. Keep the things you love close in your heart, and your heart will make them reality".

"Really? Because I've been hoping for a really good fight, and I haven't had one since Darkseid!" Goku laughed, rubbing the back of his head. The Amazon smiled at the simple man and turned to the control desk. The Saiyan stood up and put a hand gently on her arm.

"Thanks, Diana". He said softly, leaving the room. As the double doors closed, Wonder Woman leaned back in her chair, an idea taking form...

It was a few days later when Wonder Woman would next see the spiky haired warrior. Goku and the Flash had returned from a case in New York City. The men appeared to be in deep conversation. The Amazon held her place. It was unusual for Goku or the Flash to be serious. New York must have been more dangerous than anyone in the League had realized.

"Chicken AND Waffles?! Where do you guys come up with this stuff!?" Goku almost yelled in amazement, patting his stomach. Diana put a hand to her face and shook her head. Was she sure she wanted to do this?

"Oh you think that's something, wait until you try a deep fried Oreo. You'll think you've died and gone to heaven...again". Wally stated. By this time Diana had made her way to the two heroes.

"Goku, do you have a minute?" The Princess asked.

"Yeah, sure! Whats up?" Goku responded. A moment passed between Wonder Woman and the Flash before the Fastest Man Alive finally caught up.

"Oh, yeah. I got that...thing to do...somewhere else. I'll see you later Goku!" Wally said before disappearing in a red blur.

Goku laughed lightly. "One day he's gotta learn to just slow down and enjoy the moment".

Diana smiled. "You are very insightful when you want to be". The Saiyan laughed again. Diana's smile faded, a serious look on her face. Goku's demeanor changed as well. "I would like to show you something. Are you busy?"

"Nope!" Goku's trademark smile shined. "I'm all yours!"

Wonder Woman smiled lightly in return and led Goku to the Justice League hangar. They both boarded a Justice League shuttle and flew back towards the Earth. Twenty minutes later, the ship was flying over a large island. As the two began their decent, Goku placed his face against the plastic window, staring in wonder. Even at high altitudes, the Saiyan could tell it was as place of beauty. Standing alone, the large, lush island stood with architecture reminiscent of ancient Rome. Beautiful stone columns and buildings were in clear fields. Not fair away ancient Oak trees that seemed as old as the world itself scrawled through the land.

"Welcome to Themyscira, Goku". Diana said, smiling at the awestruck warrior. Both of them laughed as the plane circled the island, and found a small landing spot near the south beach. Several old stone homes were scattered about the area. Although the stonework was in almost perfect condition, it appeared as if the region had been abandoned ages ago. Grass appeared randomly from different cracks in cobblestone roads. Despite the years of disrepair, there was a majestic beauty about it. The view overlooking the ocean was enough to take the Saiyan's breath away.

"There used to be more of us" Wonder Woman began. "but we Amazon's are not immortal, and we have lost many of our sisters in battle". There was a sadness in her voice that caught Goku by surprise. He had always thought of her as a hardened warrior. Someone like Vegeta, who thought that war, life and death all went hand in hand. Now, as Diana stood with her arms wrapped around herself, looking out into the sea, did Goku discover that although Wonder Woman was always ready for war, her heart longed for peace. "The Queen has given you permission to stay here for a time, but only a handful of men had ever stepped foot on Themyscira. A lot of my sisters still look at men as the enemy, so please stay in this area...and try not to blow anything up".

Goku laughed at rubbed the back of his head. "Would it really be that bad if someone found me here?"

"Yes". Diana shook her head. What was she doing? Why did she bring this man here. She knew there wasn't a bad bone in the Saiyan's body, but to bring a man to Paradise Island, home of the Amazons...she prayed to Athena that she would not regret it.

Diana made her way back to the capital of Paradise Island to meet with Queen Hippolyta, ruler of the Amazons. Hippolyta was at the royal stables caring for the griffins. Several of the beasts lay in their stables. Creatures with the bodies of lions, but the head and wings of an eagle, the Amazon Queen spent her free time tending to the majestic beasts. She sat next to a particularly large black griffin, combing it mane. "Diana". She greeted, not rising to meet the Amazon approaching her.

"Mother". Wonder Woman smiled hesitantly. Something was wrong with the Queen. Slowly Hippolyta stood. A large blonde woman, her body well toned from millennium of battle.

"I hope you know what you're doing, Diana. Your friends are the only men who have ever stepped foot here, and that was only in times of war or need. I don't know what made this one so special that you would risk our safety to bring him here,but be sure to keep him away from the others. You're sisters could take a simple greeting as an act of war".

Wonder Woman heard the wisdom in her mother's words, and could not help but to agree. "Its only for a few days, mother. Thank you for allowing this." Diana chose her next words carefully. "There is just something about this man. Ever since he arrived he's brought this...joy with him. It changes those around him. Lately I've noticed that light fading, and the world of man is a colder place without it."

Hippolyta raised an eyebrow. "It changes those around him? Even you, Diana? You must be careful my daughter. Is he really as powerful as they say?"

Diana smiled slightly. "More so. Every time I see him fight he has a new ability, more powerful than the last."

"Interesting." The Queen turned to leave the stables, but stopped at the exit. "Oh, one of the griffins escaped her pen not too long ago. I sent some of your sisters to look for her, but if you happen to see her please bring her back as soon as you can".

The Princess slightly lowered her head to her mother, who left Diana to her thoughts. Picking up a large bag her mother had left for her, Diana made her way back to the abandoned village she left Goku in. She could not help but think of the warning her mother had given her. Was this man really changing her? Was he affecting her thoughts, and worst of all, was he doing it on purpose? She shook her head, trying to clear these thoughts from her mind. She had been spending too much time with Bruce. Goku had never done or said anything for her to distrust him, so what about this man put her so on edge? Her train of thought was lost when she came back to the village to see Goku in his morning workout.

The man's shirt lay nearby. His body drenched in sweat as he did two finger push-ups from a handstand position. Balanced on Goku's feet was a large dome ceiling to a Greek structure. It was over thirty feet of solid stone, and the man kept it perfectly balanced as he did his nine thousandth push-up. During her time with the Justice League, Diana had seen hundreds of men at their physical peak. The way in which Goku trained surprised the Amazon. He had perfect mental disciple to balance that weight for so long, as well as do that many. She had heard the younger women in the League discussing Goku's workouts on the Watchtower, but this was her first time ever seeing him. She respected his dedication as a warrior, but she could not take her eyes off the build of the shirtless fighter in front of her. After finishing his set, the Saiyan bent his knees with the ceiling on his feet, and flung it into the sky. Diana almost flew after it when the fighter flipped to his feet, catching the ceiling, and gently lowering it to the ground with a soft thud that knocked up dust.

"Good morning!" Goku waved before stretching. His muscles moved underneath his skin. There was not an ounce of fat on the fighter's body. "How is the Queen doing?"

"She is well, thank you".

"Great! Thank her for me will you, this place is amazing!" Goku replied.

He moved to the cliff overlooking the ocean and sighed, staring out into the sea. It was a beautiful view that brought him a peace he had not had since he arrived on this Earth. It was one of the few times he could feel the natural energy of this planet. He sensed the animals, he could feel the flow of nature. This planet was full of beauty. It was flowing with life and energy. You just have to take a moment and find it. He opened his eyes and smiled as Diana approached from behind him.

"Enjoying the view I see". She commented from a few feet away.

"Yeah. This was exactly what I needed." Goku stood to turn and face the woman who brought him here. Diana tossed Goku an apple from the bag.

"I thought I would bring us breakfast". Diana smiled One Goku returned as he bit down into the fruit. The Amazon reached into the bag. When she turned around with more food Goku was right there beside her.

"Is that deer?" He asked, his mouth watering.

After a quick breakfast Diana took Goku around as much of the island as she dared. The two walked for hours, exploring ancient ruins. The two laughed casually, and genuinely enjoyed each others company. Once again the martial artist surprised Diana by how the wildlife of Themyscira gravitated towards Goku. A fawn nervously peered out of the brush. Goku bent down smiling, and the deer cautiously made its way to the fighter, who reached out and pet the animal gently. The fawn soon relaxed and nuzzled Goku's face. He laughed and smiled up at Diana, who looked on in wonder. Even the animals here could sense the man's good heart. She berated herself for doubting Goku, even if for a moment before she too bent down and began petting the woodland creature. There was a limit to how far the two could travel without alerting the other Amazons, and Diana did not want to cause an incident. Night fell faster than the two had expected, and Wonder Woman escorted her guest back to the village. For reasons she didn't want to accept, Diana did not want the night to end. However, Queen Hippolyta knew of the man on her island, and if all Amazons were not accounted for she would send a small army here first. "Its getting late Goku, and I should report back to the palace." The Saiyan stretched, yawning in agreement. "I'll show you to your room". Diana lead Goku to a beautiful stone building. The bedroom was in good condition, and refitted with sheets, pillows and curtains.

"Wow! All of this is for me?" Goku asked. The Amazon nodded with a light smile. "Thank you, for everything." Diana bid the Saiyan farewell and left for the Royal Palace. She didn't get far before she heard snores echoing off the stones.

The next morning, Princess Diana carried two bags with her. One containing breakfast for her guest, the other banging heavily against her back. It was slightly passed ten in the morning when she made her way back to camp. Diana half expecting to see the man bench pressing a mountain for his morning warm up. An unusual quiet blew through the lost village. There was no sign of the Saiyan anywhere. Diana called out to him several times before panic set in. Did one of her sisters find him already? A loud rustle caught her attention, and Diana made her way back to see Goku, walking through the village soaking wet and smiling. The Amazon blushed furiously and turned her back. Goku had stripped down, and walked through the area in all of his glory without a care in the world.

"Oh, hey Diana!" Goku smiled, waving, dragging something behind him.

"Just what in Hera's name are you doing?!" Diana screamed, her back still turned. Goku looked at her confused. Just what was she so angry about.

"Well, I didn't want you getting into trouble sneaking food out to me, so I figured I would catch and make us lunch!" With that Goku lifted what was behind him and swung it forward with a massive thud. Diana turned around, swore and jumped back as Goku flung a massive Megaladon Shark. The giant ancestor of the Great White had to be about 55 feet long. Did this man jump in the dinosaur sized shark infested waters just to catch dinner?!

"But why in the name of the Gods are you naked!?" She almost screamed. She realized she was facing the man again and staring at his physique. The blood rushed back to her face as she spun around again, turning her back to Goku.

"Because I only have one pair of clothes, and didn't want to get them wet". Goku responded with a raised eyebrow. What kind of silly question was that?

"So, are you hungry?" Goku said with a smile.

Diana would not look at Goku until he put his clothes back on. Unsure of what her problem was, the Saiyan did as she demanded, and then built a large fire to prepare their dinner. The man was a surprisingly good cook.

"Well, growing up in the woods you figure out what tastes good and what doesn't real fast". He laughed. Wonder Woman smiled and ate quietly. She had become accustomed to the way Goku shoveled food into his mouth, otherwise she would have left on the first bite. She couldn't help but think of the giant shark. The Megaladon was a monster of the ocean, devouring everything in its path. The irony that it was devoured by a smaller monster with a bigger appetite was not lost on her.

The sun sat comfortably overhead as the two finished their meal. The giant shark's white skeleton glistened in the light, picked clean by the insatiable Saiyan. Diana gathered some water and put the fire out.

"You know, you are the first man ever to cook for me. I could get used to this" Diana joked.

"Anytime! Its been a long time since I cooked, forgot how much fun it is!" He commented, patting his stomach.

"Now, to business. Are you trained in fighting with weapons as well?" The Amazon asked. Goku nodded in reply and she continued. "On the Watchtower you said that you were looking for a good fight. No Amazon on life would let a challenge like that pass." Diana reached into the large bag she had brought with her and pulled out a Roman short sword. Are you ready?"

Goku held his hands up. "Hey, I didn't mean to insult you or anything! I was just saying its been awhile since I've had a decent..." Goku didn't finish the sentence and the ancient roman blade made a thrust just past his head, cutting a few hairs just above his ear. There was no killing intent in Diana's attacks, but that did not mean she was holding back. Diana was still upset by the scene earlier. It wasn't just Goku's nudity that bothered the Amazon, but her reaction to it. Never, in all her life, had a man left her that flustered and embarrassed. Irrationally, she sought to teach him a lesson. With a yelp, Goku rolled underneath her attack and towards the bag of weapons, hoping to find something he was familiar with. Finally, he pulled out a long wooden bo staff and assumed a stance. A smile crept on his face. He hadn't used a staff since he was a teenager. The feeling brought waves of nostalgia as Diana began her attack.

Their styles were almost polar opposites. The Amazon fought with no wasted movements. Each attack was deliberate and meant to end the fight on the first attack. Goku's style was more extravagant and unpredictable, meant to chip away at an enemy until the final blow. Diana attacked with short thrusts and chops, not leaving herself open to counter attacks. Goku blocked the short stabs and tried to keep distance with the staff. Both fighters smiled as they gauged each other's abilities. Finally the Saiyan went on the offensive. Leaping in the air, he brought the staff down, attempting to land a blow on the top of the Amazon's head. Quickly Diana leapt back as the staff slammed into the ground, leaving a small hole in the dirt. The moment Goku landed, he began thrusting the staff at Diana's feet, forcing her to retreat. Each toe thrust missed only by an inch. Wonder Woman saw the fighter's strategy and leapt into the air with a thrust. Goku quickly brought the bo staff up to parry the thrust and spun around, sending Wonder Woman past him. Goku attempted to follow up with a quick blow to the back, but the Amazon used the momentum of her thrust and rolled forward, ducking under the attack. Goku didn't stop his attack as it sailed over his opponent. He continued his rotation, the staff spinning around his neck. On the last spin he grabbed the end of his staff and swung at shoulder height. Diana rose in time to see the staff coming at her shoulders. It was too fast to dodge, and the warrior knew that blocking this kind of attack with her weapon would only shatter her blade. On blind instinct Wonder Woman raised her arms, catching the blow on her unbreakable bracers. The staff shattered on impact, sending shards of wood across the field.

"Aw man..." Goku looked at his broken weapon. He didn't have time to mourn the loss of his staff as Diana came in with a shout and a flying thrust. Goku flipped backwards into a back handspring, flipping backwards and avoiding Wonder Woman's assault. The Saiyan finally landed in time to parry a sword thrust, shifting his body to the left and catching her wrist. He bent her arm over her own shoulder, forcing her to drop the blade. The fighter followed up by placing his right leg behind hers and flipping her backwards. The Amazon groaned for a moment and flowed with the momentum of Goku's flip. With angelic grace Diana landed, her raven hair swirling around her as she glared at Goku. Her eyes turned an icy blue, a predatory smile on her lips. Goku whistled in admiration. The Amazon left no openings to attack on her landing. The two shifted into tradition fighting stances. Both smiled at each other, holding their ground until a leaf drifted off of an ancient oak. The sound of the leaf hitting the ground released both fighters, and with a yell the two charged.

An hour later, Goku and Diana rested against the cold stone face of an abandoned building. Goku was rubbing his head, gingerly touching the swollen lump underneath his mound of hair.

"I can't believe you hit me with a pillar!" He laughed.

"I can't believe you stood there and took it, and are blaming me". The Amazon shot back.

"I didn't think you'd do it! I shoot one little ki blast..." He stopped touching the lump on his head and turned to face his attacker. "Do all Amazons train together and fight like you?"

Diana shook her head slightly. "We all train together as children, and all of us are trained in the bracer techniques you've seen me use. However, after winning the title of Wonder Woman in tournament, I received additional training".

Goku stopped listening after the word 'tournament'. "When's the next one! Is it too late to enter?!"

Diana laughed. For the first time since Goku arrived on Themyscira she gave an honest laugh. "I don't think the tiara and uniform would fit, Goku".

For a moment the Saiyan looked disheartened. "Yeah, they look much better on you anyway". He commented, causing the Amazon to smile. She rose from her seat, wiping herself off.

"Come, I want to show you something". Diana held her hand down to the fighter, who reached out and was pulled to his feet by the powerful woman. The two made their way up a mountaintop, away from the prying eyes of the other Amazons. Diana pointed below, and the Saiyan could make out a ceremony. A tall red-haired woman presented a shorter brunette with a coconut. Inside was a nectarine strung into a necklace and a bracelet made of thorns, wrapped in blue, red and gold ribbon. The redhead took handed the other woman the coconut, and took out the necklace. She kissed it and said something Goku could not hear, before putting on the shorter woman, who was beaming.

"Its a courtship ritual". Diana explained. "The necklace represents a seed for the future. The bracelet represents danger, hope and the blessing of the Goddess Athena. Artina told me she was planning on doing this today, I'm glad she found the courage to follow through".

"So they're married now?" Goku asked, looking on in awe.

"No. Love and marriage is a test. So to see if their love will last the two will put each other through a series of tests to see if it is strong enough. Only after will they truly be one. This is how an Amazon pledges herself to another".

Goku looked at Wonder Woman questioningly. "Its really nice, but why did you bring me here to see this?"

Diana rubbed her arms, uncertain of how to answer. "I've given you a terrible impression of my sisters. The way I talked about them, I made it sound like they are all monsters who would murder you on sight. But we Amazons live and love the same as everyone else. I just wanted you to get a better understanding of us".

By now the two woman were embraced in a kiss, others nearby cheering.

"Thank you. I knew they weren't that bad. But its nice to actually see how everyone acts around here. Question though..." Goku asked. "Are they going to eat that coconut?"

It was nightfall by the time the Goku and Wonder Woman reached their abandoned village. The two walked together in silence. It was a comfortable silence. One of two people in deep thought. They reached the cliff Goku was so fond of and sat down, staring at the full moon that lit Themyscira in a peaceful glow.

"Its been a long time since I've seen a full moon..." Goku commented. A sad smile on his face. Diana looked at him, waiting for him to continue. "Piccolo kind of blew ours up". Goku rubbed the back of his head, laughing.

"Wait. How is that even possible?" Diana asked, dumbfounded that a planet's moon was destroyed so casually.

"During the full moon, Saiyans that still have their tails turn into giant raging monkeys called Oozaru. You should have seen Chi-Chi's face when Gohan first transformed!" Goku laughed. Diana returned Goku's sad smile.

"You loved her very much".

Goku nodded. "Yeah. She's been gone for over twenty years, but she will always be with me. But there's a lot still out there! The universe is full of adventure, and life goes on". Goku turned to the Amazon. "You said this place is watched by your Gods, so does that make you immortal?"

Diana shook her head sadly. "No, there were many times when Themyscira was near destruction, and we lost so many of our sisters to war. The Amazons here do not age as long as they stay on the island. But when I left Themyscira to help the world of men, I gave up my immortality. I age much slower than humans normally do, but eventually I will join my sisters in the afterlife".

"Its hard to believe that even in a place like this, terrible things happen. I can see why you've locked yourselves away from the world. But how can you protect yourselves, and the world, if your completely separated from it?"

Diana smiled. "That's the same argument I said to my Mother before leaving to join the Justice League".

Goku laughed. "Man, your something else! We really are lucky to have you". Goku said, looking directly in the Amazon's ice blue eyes. She stared back at the man, and for a solid five minutes neither person said a word, before turning their heads back to the full moon. Rules be damned, Diana thought. This time she did stay with the Saiyan, and the two talked deep into the night.

Clean air and the sound of chirping birds woke Goku from a sound sleep. With a happy yawn the Saiyan got out of the bed Wonder Woman had given him, and began his morning stretches. The fighter put on his clothes and stepped outside to see Diana in front of a fire, with a large boar and wild rice nearby. Diana crossed her arms and smiled. "Since you like cooking so much, I figured I'd catch breakfast, and let you get to work". Goku stared at her dumbfounded. Knowing he had lost, he just put his hands behind his head, laughed, and began preparing their meal.

Later in the day, the Saiyan and the Amazon continued their daily walks. The two had just passed through a small forest, discussing nothing in particular, when both fighters eyes narrows. The ground shook beneath them. Something, something large, was making its way towards the two of them. To Diana's terror she saw her mother's favorite griffon being chased by a massive ogre. The beast had a demented smile, its tusks jutting out of its under-bite. The ogre had to be 50 feet tall, with olive green skin that seemed to leak oil. It was carrying a large steel club, over 10 feet long and as thick as an ancient oak tree. The griffin screeched as the ogre swatted it out of the sky. The beast bounced off the ground, stunned by the monster. The ogre raised its club in the air with a deep, disgusting laugh, attempting to crush the griffin as if it were a fly. Diana flew in to save the creature, but stopped as Goku was already in front of the wounded animal. The ogre swung its weapon down with a laugh. Goku looked up at the beast with a light smirk on his face and quietly uttered a phrase Diana never heard him say.

"Kaio-ken".

A pinkish red fire exploded around Goku's body as he thrust his right fist up, into the oncoming club. The moment Goku's fist met the weapon, large cracks run up and down the club until it exploded. Giant metal shards rained across the area. Wonder Woman had by then raced behind Goku, grabbing the griffin and flew to a safe distance. The moment the creatures weapon exploded a red blur flew in front of the ogre's face. Goku's hands were cupped at his side. Quickly the Saiyan thrust his cupped hands, palms out in the creatures face, unleashing a massive wave of blue energy with a yell. The energy blast was brief, and the attack was over in less than a second. The ogre barely had time to register the pain it grabbed its face and started to fall backwards. It took one step back when a golden lasso wrapped around its neck. Diana was on the ground, and lassoed the falling beast. With a yell she pulled, lurching the ogre face first towards her and Goku. Diana bent her knees and launched into the sky, her right fist cocked back. Her fist landed the same time as Goku's lifting the giant ogre off its feet and sending it to the ground with a titanic crash.

"Why didn't you tell me you had things like that to fight here?!" Goku yelled excitedly. The red aura fading.

"Why didn't you tell me you had a technique like that?" Diana countered.

"What, the Kaio-ken? I barely even use that one anymore!" Goku laughed. By this time the two of them had landed and began to tend to the wounded griffin. After the eagle faced lion was tended to, Goku made his way over to the fallen ogre. Satisfied it would live, he turned back to see several Amazon warriors pour out of the woods. They arrived just in time to see Goku hovering over the fallen ogre. Before Diana could say anything the warriors surrounded him, weapons drawn, cursing the man for invading their home. Goku raised his hands defensively, trying to get a word in edge wise. The women were screaming in anger and disgust, Diana's words went unheeded in the madness. Only the high pitched shriek of the griffin silenced everyone. Everyone turned to stare at the wounded griffin, who made her way through the group of warriors, and stood between them and Goku. With an angry shriek, it glared at the warriors. It looked back at Goku, and an unspoken agreement was reached.

"Are you sure?" Goku said out loud to the creature. It blinked once, and lowered its body closer to the ground. To every Amazons amazement, the griffin let this...man climb onto its back. The griffins powerful wings kicked up dirt as the two of them flew into the sky, Goku's laughter echoing through the land as they flew towards the Royal Palace. Even after everything she had seen, Wonder Woman was in shock. The griffins were a temperamental animal at best. They barely let her and Queen Hippolyta tend to them, and they were both blessed by the Goddess Athena with the gift of empathy. In a stupor, Diana and her sisters followed Goku back to the Royal Palace.

When they arrived, Goku and the griffin had arrived at the royal stables, were they were in deep conversation with Queen Hippolyta herself. The Amazons again almost screamed in outrage that this man would dare talk to their queen. With regal grace Hippolyta raised her hand, silencing them.

"Thank you Goku, for protecting my friend here. She told me what you and Diana did for her."

Goku laughed and rubbed his head. "Its not problem. She just needed to get out for a bit, and I guess ran into a little trouble".

Hippolyta smiled. "Dilyla has always been...spirited to say the least. Still, I thank you for protecting her."

Goku reached down and pet the griffin at his feet, the large creature cooing like a happy bird.

Hippolyta rose, speaking to the audience of warriors in her stable. "The one known as Son Goku is hereby considered an ally to the Amazon nation. Any action taken against him is an assault on me. Is that clear?" She declared with absolute authority. The warriors dropped to their knees before their Queen. "As for you, Son Goku". The Queen's voice lowered. "Your time with us has ended".

Goku nodded understanding. "Yeah, its time I probably got back to the Watchtower". Goku rose and bowed. "Thank you very much for letting me hang out for awhile!"

"Goodbye, Goku". The Queen said, both of them knowing that the Saiyan would never be allowed to return. Diana bowed to her mother, and escorted Goku back to the Javelin, where they rode in silence back to the home base of the Justice League. After docking and securing the shuttle, Diana was the first to speak.

"I'm sorry it ended that way". She was ashamed of the way her sisters acted. Goku didn't deserve to be treated like that, and banished because her sisters were terrified of anything resembling man's world.

"I'm not!" The Saiyan said, instantly shaking the princess from her dark thoughts. "I met some great people, and I was able to really get a feel for this world. There is a lot more to it than meets the eye. I can't wait to see it all!"

Wonder Woman smiled. There was the face she had hoped to see again. The one full of life and energy and hope. She reached out, and held the man's hand for only a moment. "We are lucky to have you, Goku". She said before letting go and heading down the hall. Goku smiled, looking out the hanger door and back at the Earth. For now, this was his home, and he would protect it. He turned to leave the hanger area and found himself staring into the face of the Batman.

"If you hurt her, I will kill you". He declared before walking away.

"Wait...what?!" Goku asked, ignored by the shadow walking away from him. He may have had no idea what the Batman was talking about, but Goku believed every word.

Guess who's back! Sorry but getting married and work took up all my time, and writing kind of takes a back seat. Its good to finally get this chapter finished. Writing this was surprisingly hard. I'll try to update as soon as possible, but be patient with me. Happy Holidays and stay tuned for the next chapter!