Okay, this chapter is a chapter you've been waiting for, so just keep reading!
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters, only Sarah and the storyline
Chapter 10: The First Blow
DPOV
I couldn't explain this feeling that was in the pit of my stomach. I was worried, constantly worried, like when you know something bad is going to happen.
Sarah, was oblivious to the fact, she was happy and as joyful as ever, and of course, that was how I wanted it. If something bad was going to happen, the last thing I wanted was her in the cross-fire. The year was coming to an end soon, and I was beyond frantic as I tried to decipher what was the best way to tell Bruce. Sarah was nearing seven and I was running low on time. I'd written probably a thousand letters trying to decide on what to say, but nothing seemed right. Clark's deadline lasted another three months, and I was so unprepared.
What scared me most was having to see Bruce again. I hadn't seen him in almost seven years, how different would he be? I knew myself that I was incredibly different; raising Sarah had changed me in many ways. But marrying Talia, how had that changed him? I needed some consolation that Bruce wouldn't hate me, I needed to know that he would at least not hate Sarah.
She's his daughter, his baby, not even Bruce could be that cold to turn away from him child.
Maybe that was true, or maybe it was my subconscious trying to salvage my sanity. I didn't know the answer for sure, and I only ever would when I told him.
"Mommy," Sarah's voice was soft and gentle as her arms wrapped around my waist in a hug.
"Yes my little sun and stars?" I asked kneeling down to be at her eye level. She smiled at me gently and I returned the gesture.
"Why do you look so sad?" She whispered and I forgot how perceptive she was.
"Just a lot on my mind angel. Don't worry your pretty little head sweetheart, mommy has everything under control." But I didn't. "Are you all ready?" I asked and she nodded, her curls bouncing against her face. She was going with Will today and his family to an amusement park, and Sarah was extremely thrilled.
"Almost, I just got to grab my backpack." She said sweetly and she skipped off down the hall.
The doorbell rang, and I slowly made my way across the room to open the door to Will and his mother.
"Hey Diana, is Sarah ready?" Rebecca, Will's mother asked me. The two of us had grown to be very close friends over the years. Her husband, Keith, was a jeweler, and Rebecca worked in her own little shop of antiques. They had invited both Sarah and I over for dinner several times and I enjoyed their company. Sarah and Will's friendship was unbending for sure, and it was nice to have friends that had no idea I was 'Wonder Woman.' Even though she was a part of me, and who I was, it was interesting to experience friends that had nothing to do with my job. I knew that even when I was thrust back into Bruce's life, they would still be my friends. What truly worried me was who would understand in the league? I knew I had Clark, but who else would know that I had never meant to hurt anyone? That I had done what I thought best for my baby?
"Hi Becca," I said letting her and Will inside. "Sarah is almost ready, she's just grabbing her backpack," I took a glance down the hallway and smiled to myself. "Thank you, for taking her." I laughed. "She's been so excited for days now," I grinned as I saw the little child racing back down the hall while slinging her backpack over her shoulder.
"I'm ready mommy, Mrs. Cormack, hey Will!" Sarah said and I gently tugged on her ponytail and knelt down in front of her once more.
"Okay baby, now you be good for Mrs. Cormack okay? Have fun," I said gently kissing her forehead.
"Okay mommy, I will." She giggled and took Will's hand. The two of them were trudging down the hallway talking like they hadn't seen each other in ages, when truthfully, they had hung out last Thursday.
"Thanks again, Rebecca." I smiled at her.
"Oh it's no problem, Will loves Sarah and I'm sure you'll enjoy some free time to yourself." Rebecca giggled and I rolled my eyes.
"Before you ask, no my eyes are not on anybody." I laughed slightly.
"Oh alright then, I better go catch up with the twins," She joked and then smiled. "We'll be back by nine." She promised and she followed after the two little ones.
I shut the door and took a deep breath. I had a whole day to myself, and no idea what to do. Of course, there was the unavoidable situation I was in that I most certainly needed to look at. But my heart just wasn't in it, and I didn't think I had the energy to think of anything.
My whole body froze at the loud thump I heard the second I sat down. A few years ago, I would have been up out of my seat scanning for threats, but I had slowed down after Sarah was born, and against my better judgment, I had relaxed far too much. My reactions were slower, and it took me much longer than it would have usually to smell that oxygen was not the only thing I smelled. My heart was pounding like crazy as I desperately tried to walk but I was seeing blurs, and I didn't know how I had been stupid enough to not have noticed that someone had either drugged me, or had injected gas into my apartment. But without another thought, my eyes shut and I was out before I hit the floor.
TPOV
Finally.
The little bitch had finally been taken care of.
Father was happy to help me accomplish what I wanted, especially since it was a plot to get him what he wanted. And Bruce, as far as I knew he was oblivious to what I've done. He'd been in Paris with that nasty butler of his, and his clan of sidekicks had been far too busy supervising Gotham.
Wonder bitch was out of the way, and now I could convince Bruce that he loved me without fear that that little whore would come back in and try to steal him from me. It was only a matter of time until she was dead, and after that, I would never have to worry about anything.
CPOV
Time was running out, Diana knew it, I knew it, and Alfred knew it. The three of us were desperately clinging to the short time we had left while our lives weren't in ruins. Why didn't I just stop the time limit? Because I knew that no matter what I did to postpone it, it wouldn't help. This moment needed to happen, and no matter how long I tried to put it off, I knew that once it happened, we would finally be on the road to healing.
It was only a matter of time until all our lives were spiraling out of control, but in all honesty there was a part of me that was happy that time was running out. Bruce deserved to meet Sarah, Sarah deserved to meet Bruce, and Diana deserved happiness.
"Any idea when she plans on coming back?" Lois asked sitting down next to me.
"No clue, but most likely in the next few weeks." I sighed.
"Things are really going to get crazy around here, aren't they?" She asked, but before I could answer the phone rang.
"Hello?" I said softly but was overrun with a voice I had least expected to hear.
"Uncle Clark… my mommy… I don't know what happened… she's disappeared… there… there's blood….I'm scared…please… she told me to call you…if something bad happens… I'm really scared…please come get me…" Sarah's voice was frantic and she was crying by the sound of her sniffling.
"Sweetheart calm down, I promise everything's going to be okay," I sighed trying to process all this information. "I'll be there as fast as I can dear, just stay where you are…" I took a deep breath and waited for her response.
"O-okay…" She hiccupped.
"Alright honey, I'm going to hang up now, but I'll be there real soon okay," I started but she started crying again.
"Please don't hang up… I don't wanna be alone…" She stuttered. "I want my mommy," She whispered to herself.
"Alright angel, but I can't have my phone on me when I come, so is it okay if I put you on with your Auntie Lois? She'll talk to you until I get there." I promised to her.
"I- I guess." She took a deep breath and I looked at Lois with my hand over the receiver so Sarah wouldn't hear.
"It's Sarah, something's happened to Diana, she's alone and I'm going to fly over there, but she's too afraid to be alone. I need you to talk to her, keep her occupied." I said handing the phone to Lois who nodded.
"Hi sweetie, I'm here, don't worry. Uncle Clark is going to be there real soon, he's gonna come get you angel, I promise." Lois's voice was soft and sweet as she spoke to Sarah and I took off for Paris.
Alright, I know a lot of you didn't want Diana's kidnapping to be like this, but this is only the beginning. I just wanted her to go down like this, it seemed the best option because she's too strong to handle just some random criminal, but she was rusty enough to not notice she was being drugged!
**review! **
Next chapter or the chapter after will be the meeting you're all waiting for! Enjoy and PLEASE OH PLEASE review!
