Chapter 9

A.N.: I do not consider Batman insane. I was trying to show how I think reason and sentiment struggle in his mind and I didn't do it in a perceptive way perhaps. I'll try better (: Enjoy.

"It better be important." Shayera wasn't free today. She had to work in something to give to Diana. Of course she notice her best friend's little slip some days ago in the elevator. And she may have persuade Wally to confirm her thoughts about the little slip. And, just maybe, her mace and some friendly threats were involve. The former Hawkgirl thinks she did the right think. She even kissed him in the cheek after her description of a so innocent torture technique. It was needed, she couldn't risk Wally telling Diana. Not that Diana couldn't do exactly the same that the tanagarian had done. Well, she had to take that risk. And that was the main reason Shayera had to find something perfect to give to the Amazon soon.

"Diana is Helena's biological mother and you will introduce them." The winged woman stayed silent for three seconds. She laughed hysterically for three minutes. "Did you lost some kind of bet?" Hysterical laugh. "Or did Joker finally got to you?" Batman hung up. Shayera was still laughing. "He completely lost his mind!"

"Shayera? Can I come in?" Diana's voice was trembling. Shayera forced herself to cease the laughing. She walked to the door while shaking her head to the complete nonsense.

"Come in Diana."

The Amazon was so wrapped up in her confusion that didn't notice Shayera's state of mind. She waited for the doors to close and faced the winged warrior.

"I... I think Bruce already talked with you." She was nervously playing with her hands.

"Oh no, you are part of the joke too? C'mon!" Shayera stopped half laughing. Diana wasn't lying. It may not be a joke after all. "I mean, it's impossible. Helena's parents were murdered by Mandragora and she was not adopted. And it doesn't make sense." Shayera led Diana to the couch and they both sat.

"DNA doesn't lie Shayera."

Vic Sage was indeed sleeping in his car. He considered himself lucky for not being physically harmed. Helena had just talked with her eyes. Of course that the door slammed in his face was a big clue that he couldn't ignore. She said nothing. That was scary. He preferred when she yelled. Q did not have courage to tell her about her father's identity. Or time. Anyway, he wasn't expecting an Amazon and a Thanagarian walking to his car.

"Shayera where are you going?" The red headed stopped and faced her friend.

"Question is sleeping in his car, what means that he already told Helena who her parents are." She turned around but was stopped by a strong hand in her wrist.

"Is he good to her?" Diana was half worried, half suspicious.

"Yes, he is. Frankly he is perfect for her. She isn't easy to deal with. "Diana seemed satisfied with the answer and let her go. When they got near the car, Question was already expecting them, without his mask. Both women were dressed as common as possible and Shayera's wings were hidden with Zatanna's magic. A simple bracelet completely hides her wings.

"Ladies." Shayera skipped the formal part.

"How did she react?" Diana glared at Shay. "What?"

"Shayera that was rude. Goodnight Question." Diana was being polite but distrustful.

"It has no importance, she is always like this." Vic was suddenly worried. Batman had warned him about Helena long before this transpired. Wonder Woman hadn't.

"See?" Shayera smiled triumphantly to Diana.

"It's not a good thing Shayera." Shay gave her a stare. Question wisely decided to interrupt the women.

"She slammed the door in my face and said nothing."

"Nothing?" Q nodded. "Oh boy... Diana this is not good. You have to be patient with her. Really patient. Like super patient. Like REALLY-"

"I got it Shayera. The first time." They discuss like Helena and Dinah, Q thought.

"Fine." Shayera was slightly upset at Diana's retort.

"She is sleeping now. I checked through the window." These two discussing is not a good idea.

"Stalker much?"Shayera arched her eyebrow playfully. Diana couldn't miss that one.

"But Shayera, you love stalkers." Question took two steps back at Shayera's expression.

"Helena is the most important thing right now." They turned to him.

"Fine. Where is the key she gave you?" Shayera was now annoyed with Diana. The taller woman was feeling apprehension, the waves of amuse at Shayera's irritation fading away. She knew Shayera was going to introduce her to her daughter no matter what.

"How do you know that?"

"Are you kidding? She did not shut up about that for weeks! Dinah actually made a song about that." She chuckled at the memory. "So, where is the key?"

He sighed and looked to one of the wheels of his car. He had the intention of getting the key himself but Diana was faster. She lifted the car with one hand and waited for Vic to do his job.

"Well? What are you waiting for?" Shayera spitted.

He was looking at his precious car almost two metres from the ground. He didn't felt right giving the key to them but he knew it was simply stupid to deny that to the pair. He grabbed the key from only God knows where and handled it to Shayera.

"Don't put her worse than she already is. Please." He was talking to Diana, who had already put the car where gravity wanted it to be. The princess felt her heart melt and a fear of failing spreading through her body. At least Shayera was right. This man loved Helena Bertinelli with all his heart.

Shayera wasn't mad with Diana anymore. She was worried. Diana was basically in panic. Of course that Diana knew Huntress, not that well though. Now Helena, about Helena the Amazon knew little to nothing. Question had stayed in his car. Yeah right, he was ready to enter through the window anytime. Diana's hands were shaking. Shayera had already put the key in the lock. Seeing Diana like this was heart breaking. The Amazon warrior, probably the best member of Justice League and her best friend. So, even if she hated it, she had to be emotional. Diana needed it. She growled internally and spoke.

"Diana,", she took her hands, "whatever happens, you have to be understanding but don't let her push it too much. You are amazing, and I'm sure that you are going to be a good mother." An unsure little smile appeared on Diana's lips.

"Thank you Shayera, you really are a good friend." Well, Shayera considered her emotional effort repaid by that smile. She released Diana's hands and opened the door. Once they were inside the apartment, Diana grabbed the Thanagarian's hand with too much strength. Shay yelped in pain.

"Sorry." The whisper was accompanied with more pain to Shayera.

"She doesn't bite." Memory. "Actually, forget about the not biting thing." More pain. "Diana, I would like to have a functional hand."

Diana was looking frenetically around the leaving room. She hated Bruce for ever suggesting this, for ever discover this.

"I shouldn't have come. I, this is a mistake. I bet she doesn't-" Her sentence was interrupted by a scream that made Diana's heart hurt. She run to the room the scream had come and, goodbye door. The sight before her broke her heart. The crying woman looked directly to her and reached her arms in Diana's direction. Diana complied and hugged Helena who sobbed uncontrolled.

"Mommy, mom-mommy. I'm so-sorry I followed the stupid cat..." Diana was feeling overwhelming sensations. She felt that the woman in her arms was the most important thing in all her life. She felt something she haven't felt before. She now understood every little thing her mother had said or done to her.

"Shhh, I'm not mad at you." Diana tried to look into her daughter's eyes but the girl was hugging her like her life depended on it.

Shayera was at the door, at the place where the door used to be. If she had any doubts about the veracity of what was told to her recently, they were gone. She was seeing a crying little girl being hugged by her mommy.