Disclaimer: I do not own the Teen Titans or the Justice League or any of the characters. They are owned by DC Universe Comics. (I think)
This is my second multi chapter story. It's an AU cross over with Teen Titans and Justice League. Multiple pairings inside.
One moment she was standing in the gardens looking back at her friends and what was left of her family with teary eyes. The next a flash of blue light and she was someplace completely different. It took Koriandr several moments to calm her racing heart before she realized they must have teleported aboard the ship. She thought some forewarning would have been nice , but decided against making a scene. Instead she just stood there gaping what she saw before her. Even as the others stepped off the transport pad she stood there frozen by the sight before her.
The room they were in was absolutely huge! It was an open cavern larger than the great hall of the palace. At least three times its size in height and five times the depth. . Numerous people were about tending to the various work stations. Several of whom stopped what they were doing to stare at the newcomers. She shied away from the attention she was now receiving. Suddenly the full realization hit; she was now completely in their control. A slight panic started to take in her gut and she looked to her sister for comfort. None to be found since Korimandr stood bye equally shocked and in awe at what she was seeing. After a minute or two WonderWoman broke through their trances.
"Impressive isn't it? Welcome aboard the Earth ship the Gothamite. One of several PD class star cruisers. Come with me ladies and I'll show you to your rooms so you can get comfortable for the trip back to our home." She smiled warmly at the two aliens youths. Allowing each to follow in their own time.
As they traveled through the monestrous ship towards their destination it was becoming evident just how big this thing must be. Korimandr decided she had to ask the question "If I may ask , just how large is this ship? From what I have seen so far it much grander than anything we have seen in our part of the galaxy."
"Well that would be hard for me to relate since I have no ideal myself." WonderWoman admitted with a snicker and a shy smile.
This had the sisters confused. Is she not one of their leaders? She should know these types of things. Correct?
Sensing their confusion at her admission the amazon tried to clarify "You have to understand this is my first time on her. The construction on this ship was finished only a few months ago so she was just getting done with trials when this business with the Gordainians presented itself. We rushed her into service along with several others. Plus much of the specifications and capabilities are highly classified information. Things we are not making public just yet. No offense , but I hope you understand that this by no means we do not trust or respect for either of you. "
'No offense to us? Is she joking? They are the all powerful ones and they are worried about offending us? She must be mad....' Korimandr thought. As usual her sister was the first to calm the waters.
"On no! We are not offended. Are we sister?" A quick head shake no. " See no offense taken. So please continue." She smiled brightly holder her hands together and low to her body. A symbol of respect on Tamaran as WonderWoman understood it.
WonderWoman smiled at the girl's friendly demeanor and sincere nature. She smirked to herself and thought 'I hope it's her. She'd be perfect for him.' Shaking those thoughts out of her head she continued to lead the sisters to their destination.
Finally reaching the VIP section of the residential quarters she smiled and gestured for the girls to enter. Upon their entry the princesses were once again stunned at what they saw. The room was glorious! A spacious living area that rivaled the ones in their own home. Their quarters was a suite with a common area , four bedrooms, a large spacious bath, two smaller ones , and areas for work or leisure. It was beautifully decorated. Simple , but at the same time elegant. At the far wall was a large set of windows. Koriandr walked over to take a peak. What she saw took her breath away. The view of the stars was amazing. From this vantage she could also she parts of the ship they were now in. Looking up and down then side to side she began to phantom just how big this craft really was. When Greynor said some of their ships where so large they could have hidden our battle groups he was not embellishing.
Korimandr had joined her by the window when all of a sudden space just seemed to split open then they were falling down a tunnel of brilliant lights. Startled gasps of surprise laced with worry (and maybe a little terror) escaped their lips and for a moment they feared some tragedy. Koriandr was embarrassed to find she really needed to use the bathroom.
Soft giggles from WonderWoman assured them all was well before she even spoke.
"First time traveling through a wormhole ladies?"
"A wormhole ma'am? I do not understand the term. We are not in hyperspace?" Korimandr questioned.
"No , not exactly hyperspace. This ship uses a quantum slip gate drive. It opens a compressed tunnel of time and space between different galactic points then the ship simply travels down it. It is much faster than regular light based drives. If we traveled hyperspace it would takes many weeks to reach Earth. This way we'll be there in hours. "
'What remarkable technology.' Koriandr thought as she closed the door. Soon to be relieved.
When they finally finished gawking out their window , the three women sat in the common area to talk. Koriandr could not help notice how wonderfully comfortable this couch thing was. She made a mental note to acquire one for herself when she returned home.
Now that was an odd thought. The ability to return home. The knowledge that the humans would not keep her longer than needed was a great comfort to her. It felt like her life was almost hers to lead. Truly wonderful.
Their conversation consisted mainly of WonderWoman filling in the sisters on a little of what was in store for them on Earth. They learned that Earth was the center of an alliance of planets. There were several core planets with treaties and agreements with several more. Earth itself was a world of many nations. To numerous to tell , but it was understood that there would be no one clear example of what a human being looked like or sounded or acted. They were a mixed of cultures and languages and beliefs , but united under the single goal of the betterment of their species.
Unlike Tamaran were most everyone had the same eye , skin , and hair color the people of Earth were a wide variety of complections and colors. Where on Tamaran there was but one religion the people of Earth had many and the beliefs varied between them. The obvious question was how could a race be so diverse and seemingly divided , but be united in such a way? It was meet with the simple answer.
"It is out differences that make us who we are. To overcome and achieve; it makes us strong."
To further confused the sisters WonderWoman started to explain that there are different types of humans. Specifically there were three kinds of humans in the world now: normal humans, metahumans, and the newtypes. Koriandr had to rub her temples in an attempt at calming the headache that was forming. It was too much to take in at one sitting.
Starting with the metahumans , she explained they were a group of the populace that were difference that the norm. Hence the term 'normal human'. The distinctive characteristic of a meta , as she called them , was some out of the ordinary or in some cases extraordinary ability or power. One could call them a mutation of the human genome , but not all where born that way. Most times is was a genetic variation at birth that gives rise to a meta. However, sometimes there are other factors like accidents, experimentation, or outside influences.
The metas are not new to the human race. They stared showing up in significant numbers some 300 years ago. Some have speculated that they have always existed on Earth. Just in such small numbers as to have gone mostly undetected throughout history. Unlike today. Although they represent a small percentage of the overall population, a single percentage at best estimates. With a population close to 10 billion that is still a large number of people.
As stated previously the metas began appearing in larger numbers as to become more noticeable within the world. Unfortunately this caused a great amount of trouble. Some stemming from normal humans unwilling to accept the ones that were different. The resulting fear and prejudice almost tore humanity apart. As such some metas began to turn on society. Becoming criminals as a means of fighting back the perceived or actual injustices; or as a way of asserting some control or influence into their lives. Sadly others did so as a means of survival.
Then there were the others. Those metas that decided to wage war on society and the world. Some believed it was their right to rule and control. Other saw it was their destiny. Still others were just agents of chaos. They wanted to see the world burn. Dark times for the human race.
Fortunately there were those who would not stand idly by and let these people do as they pleased. These metas choose to use their gifts to protect and serve the people. For the good of all mankind. They fought fiercely to preserve law and order. To stand for the ideals of truth and justice. To uphold the highest ideals of humanity. Adhering to stringent codes of morally they were a beacon for people to believe and have hope in. They were the first superheros.
At first most of them operated as individuals. Usually confining themselves to a specific area to protect like a city. Eventually they came together and organized their efforts. Thus was the beginning of organizations like the Justice League and the Teen Titans. Other followed , but the League and the Titans were the only survivors over the years.
Sensing that she was overwhelming the girls with too much information at one time WonderWoman decided to save the rest for later.
"I know this is a lot to take in at one time so why don't we stop here for now and move on to something else?" she said warmly.
Korimandr seemed inclined to do change subjects, however, he sister was not.
The question has been bugging here since she thought about it so she just had to ask.
"Um , you mentioned another ..... the newtypes I believe. Please who might they be?" She really wanted to know for some reason.
"Ah yes the newtypes. Hmmm .... how do I explain this one. I would image there are those that are exceptional on your planet? "
Koriandr looked more than a little confused. "I do not believe I understand what you have asked." She glanced at her sister for help on this one.
"I assume you mean the very talented individuals among our people. Yes?" Korimandr stated with a fair amount of uncertainty in her voice. She too was having trouble grasping the subject.
"Yes indeed! A person who is unusually strong, or very agile, or really intelligent, things like that. Now imagine a person being talented above a normal person not only in one area , but in all aspects of their beings. You see the newtypes tend to be smarter, faster, and stronger than a normal human being. Now you may think these people could be called metas, but they are not. Mostly because their abilities general do not place them on par with most metas , however , they are superior to a normal human. They are seen as the next step in 'normal' human evolution. It is commonly believed that eventually all humans will be like them."
"So the exception will eventually become the norm?" Korimandr stated.
"Exactly! That is a perfect way to put it. Much better than I could have phrased it princess. Very well done." WonderWoman beamed at the girl.
As the women conversed back and forth on these ideals , WonderWoman brought up a subject that Koriandr would have thought tackless in polite converstation.
"Princess Korimandr I am curious about something. If you don't mind me asking I notice most everyone on Tamaran has red hair and green eyes. Yet you have black hair and purple eyes. Why is that?"
Korimandr studied WonderWoman for a bit before answering. Perhaps trying to ascertain why she would ask such a thing. "It is true that most all Tamaranians are as you describe. I am ... an aberration. A genetic inommoly that occurs once every million births. You will not find many like me. Why do you ask?"
"Oh ..... I was just curious that's all since we've been talking about the differences between humans. A genetic inommoly you say? Interesting. If you don't mind me asking does the condition effect you in other ways? Other than your looks?"
The sisters glared at her in confusion. This was something they would not have expected from her. It seems a little .... rude to ask such things. But since they were here to learn from one another Korimandr guessed it was alright.
"None that I am aware of. Truth be told I have never given it much thought other than I knew I was different from the others."
"Oh yes you did enjoy your ... uniqueness did you not sister?" Koriandr teased.
"You be quiet sister! Mother said there was nothing wrong in being different. And there was nothing wrong with being proud to be so!" She stated as a matter of fact to her snickering sibling.
"Hear! Hear! Well said princess. And you are right. Always be proud of who you are." WonderWoman said with a cheer in her voice. After they calmed down a bit she asked another seemingly awkward question.
"So does this condition pass on to the next generation?"
"I do not understand what you mean." Korimandr said with a touch of something in her voice.
"Well say if you where to have children , will they inherit these traits or will they be the norm? You know the red hair and green eyes? Like your sister."
"Umm .... I am unsure what would happen. I have not given it much thought. I suppose I could ask a doctor on Tamaran if you needed to know. Why are you asking me this?"
"Oh I don't know. Just curious I guess. That's why were here isn't it? To learn about each other. Right?" She finished with an awkward smile. Acting nothing like the strong confident leader the girls had come to know. They eyed her carefully. Wondering just what was really on this woman's mind.
Korinadr decided to take this oppurtunity to get to know her a little better and maybe build at their friendship "Oh ... then if we are sharing. I am very curious about your upcoming marriage to the Batman. What are your ceremonies like? Have you made the plans yes?"
WonderWoman blushed slighty then began to fidget in her seat. She looked down and around anywheres except at the person who just asked her that question. After a moment or two of hesitation she bowed her head slighty and spoke in a soft unsure tone. "Um ... we haven't really talked about he wedding itself. He asked me to marry him on the trip to Tamaran which was a total surprise to me. He never really indicated he wanted to marry. Ever. As for a ceremony my culture doesn't have a wedding ritual."
"No wedding customs? Then your people do not marry?" Korimandr queried.
"No my people don't marry. I am an Amazon. You see we are a society of woman. There a no men in our lands so there is no need to marry."
"No men? Then how ...."
"It's a little hard to me to explain at this time. I know it doesn't seem possible , but trust me when I say we live differently then most others on Earth." WonderWoman stated with an embarrassed blush spreading on her lovely face. Then something in her demeanor changed and she looked saddened by her thoughts.
"Then if you have no traditions what shall you do ?" Koriandr asked.
"Oh I guess we'll just borrow something from the many and I mean many traditions people use on Earth. I'm sure we'll come up with something we'll both like." She smiled once more taking on the confidence the girls had come to know.
"That sounds wonderful. After you are married how many children do you plan on having?" Koriandr asked almost bouncing up and down in her seat. She loved children and the ideal just made her giddy.
That struck a nerve in the Amazon. Her face froze and after a moment fell. It carried a distant and pained expression. Koriandr feared she insulted the woman by asking her question although she could not understand how speaking of such happy topics could offend anyone. Soon the older woman steeled her features and rose.
"Excuse me ladies. I just realized there's something I need to take care of. I'll come back at lunchtime and we can continue our talk then. You should take this time to rest and relax." Flashing a quick smile she turned to leave the room.
Fearing a great offense Koriandr made a desperate attempt to salvage the situation. "Please do not leave friend. I am most sorry if I have made you sad or offended you in any way. I did not know speaking on such things would make you unhappy. Please forgive my ignorance." Koriandr stood and bowed deeply hoping to win forgiveness from the alien leader. 'Brilliant!' she thought. 'A few hours into my mission and I have managed to anger her.'
Something in those words stopped WonderWoman's departure. She turned to the young women bowing before her. Korimandr had stood and was bowing as well. Diana smiled and snickered while shaking her head. 'These girls are going to be a handful.' she thought.
"No princess. You said nothing offensive and I am not angry at you. Either of you. I just remembered I need to take care of something. That is all. It was my own fault for losing track of time. Now I will see you again in a few hours. So relax and enjoy." Again she turned to leave and proceed out of the room.
Before she reached the door she turned to the sisters and said "Although you are guests and are free to move about the ship and explore , we ask you not leave these rooms unescorted. If you need anything , all you have to do is press this com button and someone will take care of it. Again until later ladies." She nodded then exited the room.
"Oh sister! I fear I have offended our hosts! Whatever shall I do?!" Koriandr fretted.
"Do not worry yourself sister. I do not believe she was offended by what you said. All will be well. So be at ease." Korimandr tried to assure her sister. Even through she did not believe it herself. There was something said that definitely upset the alien. What could it have been?
WonderWoman had made it to the main bridge. Moving quickly and with purpose she sought out her intended. Finding him at his usual place the Batman was in the war room discussing something with several officers and techs.
"Clear the room please." She said.
He looked up from the table with slight confusion. The others cast curious glances at each other. Not sure what they should do. Until she spoke again.
"Now."
Jumping to attention they filed out as quick as possible. All avoiding to look directly at the possibly irrate woman. When the last had left the room the door closed with a whoosh then the lock clicked into place.
Batman sat there waiting for her to get to whatever reason she interrupted his meeting for. After many years of companionship he knew enough to let her come to it in her own time. So he would be patient and wait. Pacing back and forth several times she looked like she was debating something inside her head. Now she had acted like this with him a couple times before , but this time she actually looked to be nearly unhinged.
'What could have her so bothered?'
She moved closed and stared into his masked eyes. Pleading that he answer the questions that were swirling around in her brain. All he could do was star blankly back. After a moment he reached up and pulled off his cowl. Now soft concerned greenish blue eyes looked up to her panicked blue ones. His eyes trying to convey to her that whatever it was to please tell him so he could help make it better.
"Bruce .... are you sure?"
"What? Sure about what?"
"About me? Are you sure you want to marry me?"
Now he was confused. She accepted his proposal with so much enthusiasm she almost broke his neck from the glomp she gave in response along with a resounding yes. Now that would have been a feat in itself. So why was she acting like this now?
He smiled and snickered his answer "Of course I'm sure. Why would you think I wasn't? Have you ever know me to do something I didn't mean?"
"I know. I know. It's just ..." she was pacing back and forth in front of him like a caged animal. She looked as thought she was in a total panic and would flee the scene at any moment. 'Doesn't this type of stuff happened on the wedding day?' he thought.
The smile on his face faded as she continued her antics.
"It's just I was talking with the girls and they asked about us getting married then one of them asked about children. I didn't know what to say. I really haven't thought about it so I didn't say anything. I just excused myself and left. Bruce ... do you want children?" She asked in a panicky voice almost pleading with him.
Before his lips could form his answer she cut off his reply.
"You know I might not be able to give you children. You know that right? There's no guarantee that the God's will allow it to happen. And you know I can never give you a son. Hera will only allow daughters to be born from an Amazon for at least three generations. He'll never come from our line. From me. I won't ..... I can't ...." each sentence pained her to say. By the last one she was practically in tears.
Stunned Bruce learned over to pull the now distraught woman into his lap. He held her close with one arm while the other rubbed her back soothingly. She tucked her head into the crock of his neck and tried to calm herself. When her sobs subsided he spoke carefully , but most important of all he spoke from his heart.
"Diana. I am absolutely sure I want to marry you. There is nothing more I could want in this life then to spend it with you at my side .... always. There is no doubt in my heart. If you want it and the fates or the Gods allow , we can try for children. But only if and when we are ready to accept a little one into our lives. As for him ...."
Bruce paused and carefully chose his next words. "The more I see of the girls I am convinced it is one of them. We just have to have faith in what we've been told and wait for the future to play out. He may not be of my bloodline , but I will love and nurture him just the same. Just like I have done with all of them."
Still rubbing her back with one hand he moved the other to wipe the tears away. When she flashed a sweet smile he new he had said the right things at the right time. He smiled back warmly.
Hugging her again he added "Besides if we do have children all I would ask for are two things: a healthy and happy baby and secondly; that any child of ours will have your smile. "
She couldn't stop the laugh that escaped her lips. Rubbing her head into his shoulder she thought how sappy he could be at times. She would not change that about him for the world.
"Although I don't know about having girls. I know so little about women much less little girls. Plus I can't imagine myself loving another female as much as I love you." Casting her a devious smirk he said "You better not get all jealous and stuff."
Smack!
'Way to ruin the moment!' she thought. Although the goofy smile on his face told her she had done just what he wanted her to. He always did know what to do to make her feel better.
Returning to their embrace the couple stayed like that for a long while. Each pondering the words spoken and those unspoken but still felt. Diana had no doubt that what they were doing with their lives was the right thing to do at the right time. She smiled to herself and let out a contented sigh.
Sensing it was alright to change the subject Batman asked "So , which one do you think it is?"
Slightly annoyed that he was returning to his work mode; she still gave his question some serious thought. Finally answering she said " I honestly couldn't say at this point. It could be either one. They are so alike. But if had to wish for one , then I would like it to be the younger sister."
"Really? Why is that?" he asked with a hint of surprise.
"I'm really starting to like her. She is such a sweet girl. Plus I think she'd be good for him. Also she strikes me as the natural mother type. She would raise excellent children. I'm sure of it."
Nodding his head slightly at her words he pulled her close again. Then he spoke very softly into her ear.
"Let us hope so. For all our sakes. Let us hope so."
AN: There you have it folks. Another chapter of complete filler fluff cause I have no ideal what to do next. That whole talent and inspiration thing hasn't hit yet. I'd ask for some for Xmas , but if Santa brings me anything I'm wishing for a winning lottery ticket.
Some of you may have noticed I 'borrowed' the ideal of the newtype from the Gundam universe. Not sure why , but it seemed like a good ideal at the time. We shall see if it plays out.
Thanks again for reading and reviewing if you are so inclined.
Take care. God bless. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
