Disclaimer - I do not own any of the characters mentioned in this story, they are all property of DC and MARVEL. Otherwise I would be very, very wealthy.


A/N – Set in a universe where the Marvel and DC worlds exist as one.

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The children are our future

Themyscira

It had been a month since Jason was born and he is already walking and almost running. His parents are amazed at how naturally everything seems to come to him. By three months Jason is already walking hand in hand with his mother and father if not running and can even say Mama and Daddy. He is the jewel of Themyscira, the only boy that most Amazons have seen and the first that any will watch as he grows into a man. Even though they were trained to hate men and taught of their corruption even the strongest Amazon finds it almost impossible to resist the urge to hold such a wonderful child.


A year has now passed. Hercules and Diana mark two years that they have turned from their friends in the modern world and taken solace in Themyscira to start a life of happiness. By now although only a year old Jason is running and jumping and even manages to speak as an infant would and he shows a great curiosity to the Amazonian arts and trades.

As he plays Hercules looks on in admiration and says "Diana, do not think it strange of me to ask but I have seen many children and Jason appears to be growing awful fast".

Diana replies "He is the son of two demi gods and he grows on Paradise Island. It would not surprise me that he grows so fast and so strong". Hercules replies "That makes sense Diana. Though it pleases me to see my son so strong and so healthy I still weep for the childhood we will miss. To watch him grow slowly and to teach him the ways of the world".

Diana stood silent then sarcastically said "And his first day in school, arranging play dates, picking out a suit for his formal and forcing him study hard. Hercules I know that is the life we are used to but we live in a different world. We agreed that he would be best to grow up on paradise island away from the rest of the world and it's influence and don't forget Herc you and I have lot's of enemies, some who would come after our boy. Tell me it is not worth his safety".

Hercules replied "Yes Diana that is true. Some of our enemies would stop at nothing to destroy us and would even come for Jason. You are right his safety and protection is worth every bit the sacrifice of the apple pie suburban life we escaped".


Another year soon passes and Jason continue to grow. At two years of age he now has thick curly hair and can now read and write perfectly and speak fluently and continues to learn and while his parents wish him a life of peace they still train him in the ways of the Amazon. His mother trains with him in methods of weapons and craftsmanship like sword fighting and arts such as history, horse riding and gardening to train his mind as well as his body. His father meanwhile trains him physically by running along the shore and swimming through the waves and at other times he too teaches Jason archery, culture of the world and various trades like building and metalwork.

Though Hercules never shows it he is often curious and uncertain about his son's strength. Being son of the world's strongest man and strongest woman it would be expected that his strength to be incredible but at such a young age when Hercules wrestles with his son he is amazed that Jason can almost match his strength. Eventually Hercules grows joyful of his sons incredible strength and how he see's himself in his own flesh and blood and how it pleases him beyond any joy he has ever felt.


As his third year approaches Jason continues to grow taller and stronger. By now he is in his mid teens and is approaching his father's height and although lean does appear well muscled and while he cannot fly his strength is incredible and he is now being trained by his mother to use a set of bracelets similar to her own. His parents and the Amazons continue to educate and train him as he grows and although the only boy on the island other than Hercules the Amazon's still take a liking to him. The son of the Amazon princess he is by all means royalty but he still displays a kind nature in no way showing his superiority and while much stronger than the others he is loving and gentle.

One night everything goes as per normal just as any other day. After a heavy day of training he sleeps while under a full moon over a seaside cliff Hercules and Diana share a bottle of wine but unbeknown to them there is a stirring in the air. Diana and Hercules leap to their feet as a bright light explodes a hundred feet away from them when they realise it is a portal like the boom tube of Apololips.

Diana yells out "This isn't possible. Themyscira is shielded from foreign attacks and a boom tube cannot appear here". Hercules replied "Then it is clear Diana, there is treachery afoot". As they watched the portal out stepped six women. The first one out was their leader Guillotina armed with sword and dagger then with her came out the incredibly muscular Stompa who was much larger than her leader and almost as tall as Hercules himself. Following them was Lashina bearing a steel like whip with a spiked ball at the end and beside her was the feral Mad Harriet armed with her steel clawed gloves. Then finally came a muscular woman clad in green with twin axes aptly named Battleaxe and beside next her was Anaconda, a human female with muscular green snake like arms and iron knuckle bars.


As the six women stood before Hercules and Diana, Hercules asked "Diana what are these foul. Are they some sort of rogue Amazons"? Diana replied "No these are the Female Furies, Darkseid's elite force. Sad to say I have tangled with them once before".

Guillotina stepped forward and said "Well isn't this sweet, the princess of Themyscira and the prince of power. Naturally we came thinking you would be here but to be polite, hand over the boy". "WHAT"! Screamed Hercules and Diana followed "What business does Darkseid have with our boy"? Guillotina replied "Darkseid has nothing to do with this. Your boy is a private matter".

"We are unarmed" Diana said to Hercules and he replied "I do not care! I will fight to my last breath to protect Jason". Battle ensued as the Female Furies charged at Wonder Woman and Hercules and they responded with Diana taking flight while Hercules ran forth at them. Guillotina was first to attack striking at Diana with her sword but Diana was swift and defended herself with her bracelets then rolled between her legs about to strike but was punched out by Anaconda with an extended strike.

Hercules seeing Stompa as the largest of the group went straight at her ready to take her down but she surprised him with her amazing leaping capabilities by taking to the air. As she came down Hercules stepped aside but as she descended to the ground she released a massive shockwave sending him back. Just as he recovered Stompa stepped aside and Mad Harriet leaped at him with her claws pointed forward and as Hercules regained his senses he caught her mid air and momentarily threw her aside. Hercules turned around to see Lashina throw her chain at him and he dodged the first strike but as it came back the spiked ball caught him on the shoulder cutting him. Hercules looked at his cut and said "By the gods! No earthly steel has hurt me before. Their metal must be enchanted to pierce my skin".

Wonder Woman was meanwhile preoccupied as she was knocked back by Anaconda. She took to the air out of Anaconda's reach and was ready to descend but suddenly was caught off guard as Battleaxe threw one of her weapons at Diana in mid air sending her of course leaving an opening for Stompa to leap into the air tackling Diana bringing her to the ground. Stompa was ready to pound Diana but Diana managed to beat Stompa's speed and elbowed her across the chin sending her stumbling back. Diana looked at Hercules and screamed "Herc be careful. Their weapons can cut even you and they're far stronger than before".

Hercules yelled back "Yes I noticed" and watched as Lashina threw her chain out again aiming low tripping him over and as he looked up Mad Harriet was on top of him snarling into his face. Before she could strike Hercules pulled his legs over his head and grabbed her by the neck and threw her over then without releasing his hold grabbed her arms and pulled back making her claws useless. As she continued to growl he squeezed harder and twisted his legs snapping her neck.

Wonder Woman was back on her feet and Lashina now turned her attention to Diana as she threw her spiked chain whip out at Wonder Woman which she deflected repeatedly but finally she managed to catch Diana around the waist entangling her arms around her torso. Battleaxe held up her axe but Guillotina held her and said "No Battleaxe, the princess is mine". Guillotina came at the entangled Wonder Woman with her sword out then on approach Diana flew off the ground and speedily encircled Guillotina with Lashina's chain then broke free off the hold. Enraged Guillotina grabbed the chain and pulled Lashina closer and screamed "Don't just stand there being useless, untie me". Stompa grabbed Diana by the neck from behind in a sleeper hold pulling her back but Diana threw her over into Guillotina sending them stumbling. As Diana eyed Lashina she held out what remained of her whip but Diana rapidly flew in grabbing Lashina and threw her into the ground slamming her fist into Lashina's face repetively and finshed her off by crushing her ribs under her foot.

Hercules had just finished off Harriet and watched as Diana destroyed Lashina but before he could go over Battleaxe came at him swinging her axes wildly. Hercules was unarmed and as an axe cut across his skin he could feel it pierce through and blood pour out of his wound. While he reeled back she lifted one axe over her head and came down but he caught her by the then as she followed up with the second ace he pushed her back. Battleaxe stood back up and as Hercules was ready to go she threw her axe at him then came again and he leaped back avoiding the flying axe as she went after him. Hercules strength was beginning to fail him as he had became used to a life of peace and as these weapons were lethal to him and he could not well utilise his strength but then just as Battleaxe came at him a spear pierced her and she fell. Hercules looked up and saw Artemis standing there having just thrown her weapon saving his life and staring him down. Hercules stood up and said "Artemis, you have my eternal gratitude and debt of honour. Though I would have rather win with my fists you saved my life and I will owe you forever". Artemis replied "Think nothing of it Hercules. This attack takes us all by as much surprise and my queen would have my blood were I not to protect Jason".

As Wonder Woman finished off Lashina she felt the ground tremble as Stompa sent a shockwave in her direction. Without enough time to take flight Wonder Woman collapsed and was met by Anaconda swinging her outstretched arms hitting her across the face sending her back to Stompa who caught her and lifted Wonder Woman overhead before slamming her into the ground. Stompa prepared to finish Diana and lifted her foot crushing her but Wonder Woman blocked with her bracelets but felt the force travel through her body

While Hercules stood up and Artemis was about to pick up her spear they heard Guillotina's voice call out "Don't even think about it redhead, just step away from the weapon nice and slow". Hercules and Artemis looked in shock as they saw Diana on her knees, bruised and bleeding. Anaconda had her snake arms wrapped around Diana keeping her completely restrained and Stompa stood next to them with arms folded while Guillotina held her sword to Diana's throat and said "Enough with the games Hercules. Hand over your son or she gets it".

AN - I used the female furies fight from Superman/Batman Apocalypse as inspiration.

Will Hercules be able to save his wife or will the female furies escape with their son…