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Anianka35 - This story deals with the complications in their relationship. :( It will get better soon.

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ULTIMATE POWER COUPLE - Sure, take him away from the sun, lock him up in a prison made of Kryptonite... Umm... He's toast! But it's not that easy to kill Superman, you're right about that! And the reason why Diana didn't use her lasso on Circe will be explained soon, by Circe herself. Thanks for the review!

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Chapter 11

Diana and Clark's room, The Watchtower - Present

Clark silently followed Diana into the room, where she picked up a small bag from the side of the bed and handed it to him. "You forgot to take these along with you," she explained.

Clark nodded without a word; she was giving him the last pieces of articles he had left here. Wondering if she had changed her mind and was going to talk to Zeus, Clark spoke, "Look, Diana, a lot has changed in the past few weeks. Before I became this, I knew where my life was heading. We had a beautiful relationship, and I also know you just can't see me the way you used to. You think I don't know? You didn't stop me once when I said I was moving back to Metropolis. You could have said one word, and I would have stayed back for you. Di, I love you. Stop pushing me away!"

Diana shook her head. "You don't understand, Kal. I did this to you. It was entirely my fault. If only I had been careful, this wouldn't have happened to you. I don't want to lose you, Kal. But if Bruce's plan doesn't work, I'm going to my father, to fix this."

"You mean you want to sacrifice our relationship just to change me back?"

Diana looked up with a frown. "I am the one making the sacrifice, Clark. For you! And if you can't even be grateful about it, it's better if we stay apart."

Clark's piercing eyes made her look away; she hadn't expected this to end like this. No, she never wanted this to end. When she felt Clark walk towards her, Diana looked up, and he took her by surprise by pushing her against the wall. His lips crashed over hers in a fervent kiss, he nibbled her lower lip, making her moan and open her mouth. His hand slipped towards her neck, pulling her closer and the other hand caressed her cheek. He pulled away only to pepper her cheek and neck with kisses. Clark's lips found his way back on hers. When he finally pulled away, leaving Diana breathless, he said, "If that's what you want, Diana. But remember this, I will always love you, only you."

With that he turned around and walked away without a single glance at her. Diana sunk on the floor. He had caught her off-guard. If only her father wasn't so cruel, she could have helped Clark. If only...

Teleporter Tube, The Watchtower - Present

A few minutes later, once she regained her composure, Diana made her way towards the Teleportation room. She noticed Bruce standing there, leaning against a wall with Clark standing next to him, talking about something in hushed tones. When they spotted Diana walking into the room, Bruce moved towards her and held his hand out. "Your lasso, please."

"Why?" Diana asked, in shock.

"There's no way Circe would be fooled if you aren't bound. And the only thing you can't break away from is your lasso. Clark is going to betray you, at least in her mind he would, to make it all seem legit, your wrists need to be bound."

Hearing Bruce's words made Diana look at Clark, he had his head lowered, not willing to face her as Bruce told her what they had just discussed minutes earlier. Wally and Hal had already left, to assume their positions where Bruce wanted them to be. J'onn was at the control room, monitoring all the activities.

Diana looked at Clark's face, trying to find some kind of protest, when she didn't find any hint of remorse, she sighed loudly. Yes, they were over. She had ended them.

She turned to face Bruce and nodded, dismally. She handed the lasso over to Bruce and held her arms out. He apologized and tied the lasso around her wrists. When they were ready, Bruce turned towards Clark and nodded. He then asked J'onn to teleport them to a place Diana's hadn't heard of before.

It was a town, but Diana had never been here before. When she looked at Bruce for some answers, he said, "There's an old, abandoned warehouse here and an open ground where Clark and I spar sometimes. We had a tube installed here because it's easier for me to get here, rather than using my car or jet. We will face Circe in that warehouse."

Diana simply nodded. Bruce then turned towards Clark, placing his hand over his shoulder, he said, "Clark, I hope you know I would never let anything happen to you. You are more than just my friend. You are my brother."

"I know, Bruce, we're family." Lowering his voice, he moved closer and said, "If anything happens to Diana, I'll tear Circe apart with my bare hands."

Bruce smiled. The threat sounded funny coming out of the Boy Scout's mouth. "And I promise to protect her, too."

Diana had turned her back against them, but when she heard what Clark said, she smiled lightly. He still cared.

"Ready to go?" Bruce asked, as he handed over a small vial with the spell Hermes had given Diana. "You know how to use this?"

Clark nodded. "Be close in case we need back-up."

"Always," Bruce promised and walked away to the warehouse.

Clark and Diana flew behind him. Once they got there, Clark turned to face Diana. "Please, get on your knees."

Diana's eyes widened, the disbelief on her face evident. "Kal..."

"Please, do as I say," he begged. When she saw him pull out the vial and pour it on the ground, she got on her knees.

From the farthest corner, Batman, Flash and Green Lantern stood looking at Clark and Diana. Batman spoke in a low tone, "Flash, the minute you see her cast any spell, leave the capturing to us and save Diana. Clark will leave soon."

Wally nodded and looked ahead. The air around them turned daunt, and they could feel darkness taking over the place. Bruce cursed when he saw Circe appear in front of Clark and Diana.

Circe appeared right where Clark had poured the contents of the vial. She frowned when she saw Clark standing in front of her. She had thought she killed him, but him standing there, alive, made her want to cast the same spell again. But when her eyes fell on Diana on her knees, with the lasso binding her wrists, Circe let out an evil laughter.

"What do we have here?" she asked, smirking.

"Circe, your spell failed. I'm still alive but now I know I wasn't your target, she was," Clark said, gesturing towards Diana. "So, here's the deal, I'm giving her to you, in return you turn me back to normal."

"I'm afraid I can't do that, Superman." Circe smiled, slyly. "Because I don't know how to reverse that spell."

"You're lying!" Clark glared.

"But seeing as you have already brought me a prize I cannot wish to part with, let me give you a reward in return. Levitaelio Prisucto," she yelled, casting a spell on him. Clark flew back and hit one of the old machineries.

Diana shouted, "NO! How dare you?!"

Before Circe could react, she felt a bolt of lighting hit her. She flew back but gained composure and saw the red streak. "Reiato!" The spell hit Wally as he was flung back. Bruce had been seeing this from the corner, he hadn't expected this and to see how she easily took on Clark and Wally, he turned towards Hal and nodded. The two of them charged towards Circe. Bruce aimed a Batarang at her just as Circe turned towards Diana and yelled, "Exterminenta Spiruro!"

Diana braced herself for impact, she didn't have her bracers on and her hands were still tied, just as she felt the bright red light come closer, a red streak flew out of nowhere, the spell hitting and there went Clark taking down most of the warehouse with him.

"KAL!" Diana screamed as she forcefully pulled her hands out of her lasso, a first for her. No one could escape her lasso, not even her. She had just proved herself wrong.

Diana ran towards Clark without noticing how Bruce had attacked Circe, took her down with one single blow to her face. And Hal had captured her in a prison he had created from his ring. Bruce contacted J'onn as Hal and Wally made their way to the teleporter, promising to have Circe locked up.

Bruce turned and dashed towards Diana, who was pulling all the debris away. He helped her and winced when he saw Clark's frail body in front of him. Diana gasped and ran towards him. He looked older again, but there was a cut on his shoulder, the blood trickling out sluggishly from it.

"Bruce, he's breathing! He has a pulse, but it's faint!"

"Hurry! We need to get him to the Watchtower!" Bruce called as he moved towards Clark and picked him up. Now that Clark was back to normal, he was heavier, but Bruce didn't complain. He had promised to protect him, but he had failed. Now all he could do was pray that his friend made it out alive.

Infirmary, The Watchtower - Five hours later

Diana had felt her whole world crash when Bruce laid Clark on the bed at the infirmary and Dr. Light had examined him. Clark's pulse was faint and there wasn't much chance of surviving. To be hit by a death curse twice, it all seemed so unreal and bizarre. Diana was not allowed anywhere near him, to see the older him, all she wanted to do was embrace Clark and tell him that she was right there, beside him.

Five hours and two emergencies later, Diana stood at the observation deck. Bruce was right; this place did calm her. No wonder he always spend his free time here. Diana tried to distract herself. The fact that Clark was lying there, barely alive, ripped her heart to pieces. She knew that if Clark couldn't make it, she couldn't be here either. She would return to Themyscira. But all she could do was hold on to some hope.

When Diana felt someone enter the deck, she stiffened. Turning around, she saw Bruce make his way towards her. The minute she saw him, the dam holding her emotions back broke. She threw her arms around him, letting him hold her as she wept. She was a warrior, and warriors didn't cry. But this was her Kal. And she had a past with Bruce. If there was someone she could lean on, it had to be him.

Bruce held her in his arms; for the first time seeing her cry, it just proved why their relationship failed, it was Clark who deserved this girl. "He's going to be alright, Diana. I know it's hard to believe me right now, but Kent is one tough guy."

"It's all my fault, Bruce."

"No, it's not. If you want to blame someone, then blame Circe. You should be happy that the hit he took did him some good at least, who knew the same spell could actually break the curse?" He wiped her tears as he said that.

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