The three goddesses appeared on the beach in triumphant fashion. There was a blinding light, and once the flash had passed, all Amazons were kneeling.

Diana looked at Shayera who was still standing, a bit confused. She grabbed Shayera's hand and drug her down next to her.

"What?" she asked.

"Shayera, be quiet. Those women are gods."

Aphrodite leaned over to Athena, "I see her. She looks a little sad. You should console her."

Athena glared at Aphrodite, "I told you to stay out of this."

Hera turned and chastised them both. "Be quiet you two, and act like you have some regal manners."

When Hera turned back around, Aphrodite stuck her tongue out at Athena.

"Amazons, tonight you celebrate your recent victories. I am happy to celebrate with you. I have seen how brave, and noble you are, and I am proud to be your patron goddess. And while I understand that Shayera Hol is rightful queen here, I am saddened that Hippolyta is no longer with us. Shayera, please step forward."

Shayera stood and approached cautiously.

"You have no reason to be afraid child. I will not harm you."

Shayera nodded and waited.

Hera began again, "Shayera, you have saved the Amazon nation with your bravery, wisdom, and frankly, silly antics. But the result is most pleasing to me nonetheless. I have come here tonight to ask a favor of you."

Shayera stammered, "O-Of course."

"I wish to return Hippolyta to the Amazons. She is sorely missed, and I confess, that I want her to be queen. That means you will not be, but I will not leave you empty handed."

Shayera nodded.

Hera raised her hand and in an instant Hippolyta stood on the beach next to Diana. She was smiling, and healthy, and immediately hugged her daughter.

Hera spoke again, "Amazons, celebrate the return of Queen Hippolyta from death!"

Cheers were instantly raised. After a few moments, Hera raised her hand to silence them. She began to speak again, "Shayera, I realize what I have just taken from you. But I have something for you in return. With everything you have recently been through, I consider your trials to be passed. "

Shayera grinned widely. "That means…"

"That you are now officially an Amazon."

Shayera squealed and ran back to Diana, leaping into her arms. Diana stumbled backwards laughing, but managing to keep her feet on the ground.

Hera and the other goddesses laughed, but Hera had one more thing. "Shayera, I was not done. You and Diana have one more issue that I intend to resolve tonight. Diana begged me earlier to take her immortality away."

Shayera stopped laughing and looked at Diana concerned. "Why would you do that? Diana…"

Diana let go of Shayera and stepped back. "I asked because I don't want it. Not if it means that I…"

Hera interrupted, "Your reasons are immaterial right now. Hush Diana, and listen to me. I did not grant the request, and will not now. But I am going to bestow one more gift on Shayera. The gift of immortality is not given lightly…but I have seen the agony in Diana's heart. And you have proven yourself worthy. Shayera, join your immortal beloved and share in her gift."

Shayera instantly began to tear, and wrapped her arms around Diana's neck. Both women held each other, and cried.

Hera smiled at the scene, and then disappeared.


Aphrodite elbowed Athena.

"We are not leaving until you talk to her. Get a move on wise-ass." Aphrodite chuckled.

Athena didn't budge.

"Athena, I am serious. Walk over there right now, or I am going to make a scene."

Athena's eyes narrowed. "Don't you dare!"

Aphrodite drew in a big breath just began to exhale a noise when Athena placed her hand over the other woman's mouth.

"Fine Aphrodite. Just don't draw attention." Athena removed her hand and turned around. She slowly took of couple of steps forward, hesitantly moving towards an Amazon. Aphrodite laughed and then kicked Athena in the ass propelling her forward much faster than she intended. She stumbled, most un-godlike, into the back of the woman she wanted to speak to.

Alindra turned and realized who had just bumped into her and instantly fell to her knees, her eyes looking at Athena's feet.

"Athena, I…"

"Alindra, I would…" Athena looked back at Aphrodite who was grinning broadly, "like to talk to you please."

Alindra nodded but didn't look up.

Athena smiled and reached down with her hand, offering it to the blonde Amazon. Alindra hesitantly placed her hand into the goddess' and stood, but still maintained her contrite head position. Athena placed her finger under the Amazon's chin and lifted it.

"I find that it is easier to converse with someone if you actually look at them. Unless there is something profoundly interesting about my feet."

Alindra shook her head no.

"Very good then. I would hate to think that my feet were my most interesting feature."

"Athena, I…I do not know what you want me to say."

"Whatever you would like to talk about."

"I don't know anything I could say that you don't already know though. And…I have no idea how to talk to the goddess of wisdom. And please, forgive me, but I have no idea why you would want to talk to me."

"Alindra, I would like to talk to you…" Athena started.

Aphrodite shouted, "Because she loves you!"

All the Amazons immediately looked to Alindra and Athena. Athena's eyes went wide and she mumbled, "Excuse me a moment."

She walked over to Aphrodite with menacing eyes and raised her hand. "I am going to kill you. Slowly."

Aphrodite laughed and then realized she had overstepped her bounds, A LOT. She threw her hands up and disappeared.

Athena dropped her hand, and laughed. "Bluffing is such an effective tactic." She turned back to Alindra. "Would you like to take a walk with me?"

Alindra blinked a few times and then smiled. "I would."


A/N: I couldn't bear to have Alindra to not have anyone. And hey, Athena is quite the catch. I imagaine Alindra is done thinking about Shayera now!