Amazons in Conference
Donna felt a feather light touch sweep across her forearm. Smiling, she greeted, "Welcome back. Did you find whatever you were looking for?"
"I found El Dorado and beyond," Dick responded stepping in line with her, "Has the kid been behaving himself?"
"He has been standing in the corner next to Cyborg observing every movement in the room with a scowl on his face the whole time that you were gone. I can't figure out if he's admiring all the women around here or sizing them up for later," Donna joked, "It's freaky how much he acts like Bruce sometimes. He definitely adds weight to the nature side of the nature vs. nurture argument."
"Wonder if that's true in every case," Dick mumbled under his breath.
"In what case?" Donna asked confused by his response.
Dick shut his eyes for a moment cursing himself internally. He steeled the tone of his voice and replied, "Later. What did I miss?"
"Just the battle review. Diana stepped away for a minute to conference with Hippolyta. I think something big is about to happen," Donna responded just as Diana and Hippolyta returned to their places in the throne room. Hippolyta took her place in a beautifully craved oak throne. Phillipus and the Queen's Guard surrounded the space around the throne.
Diana moved to the center of the room to address the large group of Amazons that lined each corner of the room. She spoke in a commanding tone, "Today, we stood together and stopped Ares as we have time and time again for the last six years, but it is a sad day for our people. Ten days ago, a squad led by Acissius embarked to search for Hades along the waters of the Acheron. Acissius was returned to us by the armies of Ares that attacked the North. Her squad stood strong by the waters and went down as warriors. Acissius and her squad join our sisters in Hades realm. Before her departure, she told us that Hades has been banished from his realm. For now, we are protected by the barrier created by our friend, Zatanna. Whatever Ares seeks to take from our home is safe for now. But, as we all know, he will not stop until he has what he desires. We must regroup and find what he desires to take from us. It has been the mandate of the Amazons to protect the Gateway to Tartarus for over three thousand years. Now, we will protect our home as we always have-as the gods have commanded."
The Amazons raised their swords cheering Diana's resolve. Their cheers were short-lived as they all fell silent dropping their swords and shields to the floor. The League stood in horror while all the Amazons, including two of their own, fell to the floor unconscious.
A/N: Yes, I know this is very short and a cliffhanger. I'm sorry to leave you hanging, especially since I haven't posted in a long time. I reread the story. It needs some serious editing, and I plan to work on it. I should have the next post up by next week. Thanks for all the positive feedback. Hope you like the upcoming work.
