Part 7/7 of the "Vices and Virtues" series.
This contains a lot of Batman/Wonder Women shipping, as I ship those two together in this series continuity. XD If you don't like this pairing, well… You may wish to skip this chapter, 'mkay~?
Wonder Woman
Lust
He had caught her staring several times, and so Diana contemplated getting a mask just to avoid that. After all, it worked for him. She could feel his eyes on her- but never did she catch him in the act.
It wasn't fair.
Envy
She watched in awe as Superman "became" Clark Kent. Mere moments after he had been the man of steel, here was a man she would never guess to be even related to the man she had grown to know in the league.
She wished she could melt away like that sometimes- just hide away from the world…
But she was too "visible". If she went anywhere, she was instantly recognizable.
Sometimes it was nice- people could be very kind to her.
Other times it wasn't so nice.
On those days, she really was envious of Clark Kent.
Wrath
"So- really, what's wrong with my clothes???"
"…"
"Batman, I want an answer."
"…"
"Bat. Man. Answers, please."
"There's a robbery going down at the Centennial Bank. We can talk about this later."
"Oh- we will talk about it."
Greed
"Hey, Diana, according to the computer systems, you've listened to the same song every time you have monitor duty… Over and over and over again. Are you alright?"
"I'm fine. It is merely a recording Zatanna gave me. I am found of the singer, and of the song."
"Oh, is it good?"
"Very."
"Well, as long as you're alright, and it's not a manifestation of some deeper psychological issue, we're good."
"Thank you. I did not intend for you to worry- I just like the singer very much."
Elsewhere, Batman sneezed.
Pride
"It is no sin to take pride in your accomplishments, if they are justly earned."
"Yeah, well, I'm okay."
"No- I do not understand. You rightfully earned an award for your work in the scientific field, am I correct?"
"Well, yeah…"
"So why are you hesitant to get your award?"
"The ceremony is in Gotham."
"Oh. Yes, I see why that would be a problem."
"Yeah."
"I'll talk to Batman for you, however?"
"Why?"
"You have worked hard- you deserve this."
"Thanks Diana. You're pretty cool. Oh- gotta go! See you later."
"Good-bye Flash."
Gluttony
She would never forgive Flash for introducing her to the various varieties of coffee drinks.
Never.
Never ever ever ever eve-
"Here."
"…What is it?"
"I heard you like these."
"…Thank you Batman."
Maybe she could forgive him, after all.
Sloth
"Whoa- you will?"
"Yes, I will."
"Really?"
"Yes really. I promised, didn't I?"
"Yeah, but I didn't really expect you to keep your promise. You're usually running around, or busy, or practicing, or… Well, or something."
"Batman was rubbing off on me, however I believe that that is not healthy."
"So, should I get us popcorn? Then we can start the movie and you can tell me how inaccurate Clash of the Titans really is."
Chastity
"Wonder Woman- how many men have you slept with?"
"Why on Earth would people wish to know that?"
"Is it a lot?"
"No- I have never slept with a man in my life."
"How about a woman?"
"On Themyscira, we are taught to treat each other as sisters in battle."
"…So…?"
"…There are some couples, however I never had a partner."
"I see. Anyone you like here?"
"I really don't understand the news here. Why do you keep asking me these things?"
Kindness
"Excuse me, please, but could you point me in the direction of 1st and Washington?"
"You- you're Wonder Woman."
"Yes, I am. Can I help you with something?"
"No- I mean, thank you. Thank you for everything. I saw you on the news… You gave me the courage to do the things I've needed to do but never did."
"You are welcome. I am glad I could be of service."
"I can't believe I'm meeting Wonder Woman! Where did you need to go? I'll show you, if you want me to."
"I would love that. It was 1st and Washington."
"Right this way."
Patience
It is not truly in her nature to be patient- she was born as wild, and impetuous as wild horses.
But she learned patience, learned it from her mother as it was a warrior's tool. Never strike too soon or all plans could be destroyed.
Stay quiet, stay calm, and let your target make the first mistake.
It was funny how one man could try her patience so by his mere actions.
She would get her dance, or by Hera, she would…
Well, she didn't know exactly what she would do, but she would, in fact, do something.
Charity
"…What's a kissing booth, and why would you like me to be a part of it?"
"You're not going to be part of any kissing booth Diana."
"And, we exactly are you to tell me what I can and cannot do?"
"I'm the one who knows what a kissing booth is."
"But, it's for charity- and Superman already declined."
"Yeah, well, there's a reason for that."
Humility (Ties in with Pride (here) and Flash's "Humility". XD)
It is not in her nature to hide her accomplishments. As such, she could not see why other people would be willing to hide their own feats away.
She does not understand why the Flash would try and hide the fact that he had been nominated to receive an award that appeared to be very high up as awards go.
She went to see him get it, and she cheered for him as he took it. But she could see him looking around the crowd as if worried.
It isn't until afterwards that she sees the older man waltz up to Wally that she began to understand why. He had been drinking, and as he walked up to her younger friend, he was smiling.
It wasn't a nice smile.
"Well, it appears as if you did something right for once in your life, now doesn't it."
"…"
"Oh, come on- is that any way to treat your dear old Dad?"
"…"
"You didn't learn your lesson, did you?"
"Which one?"
"Don't get cocky with me boy." And he hit Wally- he hit him! Wally didn't use his speed (Wally didn't have it- The Flash did), and Diana hurried over to him. "You little smart-ass. I ought to teach you again. You're getting too proud again, boy."
"That is enough." If Wally was surprised to see Wonder Woman there, he didn't show it.
"Ah… Wonder Woman, it's a pleasure to meet you."
"Security is on their way here."
"Why? I was just trying to teach him a lesson. He was getting to cocky again."
"Whatever do you mean by that? He won this award fair and square. He has every right to be proud of himself."
"No. He's worthless. Always has been, always will. I'll bet he got the award by sleeping around- wouldn't surprise me, I always knew he'd take after his mother."
"That is enough." Wonder Woman twisted the arm she was holding behind the man's back. "Your son is a scientist who has worked hard in his field in order to win this award. You are a worthless little man who is so weak he must try to feel strong by tearing down his accomplishments."
Security showed up, then, and took him away. Diana turned toward Wally. "You did well. You deserve your award."
Wally nodded, but didn't look convinced. It wasn't until later that Diana managed to find him again- though he was "The Flash" at that point.
"Why did you come to the awards ceremony?"
"I wanted to see why you were winning. You hadn't invited anyone else, so…"
"So, it never occurred to you that I didn't invite anyone else because I didn't want anyone else coming?"
"It did not."
"Well, I didn't."
"Why? Were you ashamed of your accomplishments?"
"No. But, still, I have to work on not getting too proud."
"Because of what your father said to you today?"
"…"
"You shouldn't listen to him, you know?"
"And what would you know about Fathers? I don't think you have one."
"Apparently Hades is my "father"."
"Really?"
"Really. Flash- Wally- please trust me when I say this, you have no reason to hide this. Be proud. You deserve it."
"…Thanks."
Temperance
"So… Do you drink?"
"I could more than likely out-drink you."
"Really?"
"Really. Our bodies aren't the only things we make strong."
"Diana… Did you just make a joke? I must be rubbing off on you!"
"May the God's forbid."
Diligence
She had always been taught- even from her earliest age- to keep watch. Always, always, always- you never want to let your guard down. Men were nothing more than the warmongers (the Amazon's taught themselves to fight so they could prevent war.) Men were useless, and if you ever met one (however rare that would be), you were to guard yourself even harder. Men lied, they were deceivers, they caused pain, they were the root of all unhappiness.
Diana thought it would be easy. She could help the outside world, but she would be able to steel herself against it.
After all, they were only men.
"Wrath" takes place after Eclipsed. After all, if one newscaster brought up Diana's clothes, why would other places pick up that story? It would get them ratings… And she might be pissed, especially if she believed the outfit was from her Gods. (Though, if Zeus designed it, that would explain a lot. XD)
In "Greed"… The computer's a Bat-Computers that have been modified to keep track of any music people listen to while on monitor duty. (They music automatically cuts out to both verbal cues, computer messages, and incoming calls of course. XP) Any time someone listens to the same music over and over and over again, (or in Diana's case- the same song)- someone is sent to check on them, and make sure that they're okay and not suffering some trauma. (i.e. a family member dying, and so they listen to a song that reminds the person of that dead person over and over…) Why? Because it's a computer designed by Batman…
… And so I could have a plot. X3 If the recording has a name, then it goes into the person's records. Diana probably called the song something to throw Batman off. (Like: Amazonian War Chants or something like that… XP)
In "Sloth", it's the older version of Clash of the Titans, as I have not seen either version, but have it on good authority that the older one is cheesier. XD
Wow… "Humility" is pretty Flash-centric. Sorry about that…. ^^; It's also pretty long. I didn't even really realize how long until it was done. But, to be honest, I didn't know what else to do for Diana. (Crappy excuse, I know. XP) I might redo ths someday.
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