(AN: This is a Donna chapter for the most part. I felt as if I wasn't really giving Donna very much 'screen' time. Also I want to take this moment to thank my co-author The Lady Isis. Thanks for helping so much with the story.)

New Gods of Olympus

Chapter 20

(Blüdhaven – Dick and Galatea's Apartment three weeks later)

The large mirror in their bedroom reflected the elongated scar on the left side of Galatea's stomach. She studied the barely there scar and winced a little as she felt it. It was different, foreign, and not something she wanted to experience again. Her eyes fell on Dick who was sleeping peacefully in the bed they had made so much love in the previous night. She walked toward the closet and dug around until she came out with an old Navy t-shirt and Guess denim skirt that went about half way down her thighs. She placed both items on the bed and then found a comfortable sports bra, and pair of hanes panties. Smirking she dressed and walked around toward where Dick was. Gently she kissed his cheek before she walked toward the door and opened it.

As she left their apartment, which was in a building that Dick owned, she studied the small area around them. It was a fairly nice neighborhood considering the city itself. The sounds of vendors standing on the street corners prying for the attention of passers-by made her smile lightly. The absolute truth was that she loved to walk among the people. She enjoyed being part of the crowd, and seeing the world through the eyes that everyone else saw it. She did her work as a 'hero' because she was able, but at times she simply wanted to step back, relieve herself of the powers she had, and just become a normal woman. She thought of her 'sister' Kara and began to dissect the differences between them.

Kara was becoming more of a hero, she was wanting to prove herself in her own right, and while she enjoyed boys, and the visions they shared showed how much she enjoyed boys, Kara didn't really seem like she wanted to settle down any time soon. Galatea then began to look at her own life. She was in her first serious relationship with a man who loved her. She wanted to prove that she could be trusted, but she cared less about proving herself as a hero, and she wanted to settle down. God help her she wanted to take the next step.

She stopped as she watched a woman speaking to another woman. She listened in for a moment and realized that the two women was close to her own age, or at least her assumed age, and that one of them had just recently gotten married, plus to top it off she found out a day or so ago that she was pregnant. Galatea smiled a small sad smile and continued to walk down the street for a ways. Even though she had doubts about her relationship with Dick, and she didn't doubt in any way, shape, or form that they would marry eventually, she didn't know if she could give them children. Her hands touched her toned stomach and the question came to her if Dick's seed could get through one of her eggs.

Maybe it's just a sweet dream. Something I want, but not something that I'm ever going to have. She thought as she turned the corner and looked a raven haired beauty standing in front of an orphanage doing some kind of charity work. She studied the woman for a moment before she realized that it was Donna. Donna seemed to notice her and smiled. After a few minutes of shaking hands, being polite, and posing for a few pictures she managed to get away before she made her way toward Galatea.

"Tea it's good to see you." Donna said as she engulfed Galatea into a hug.

"It's good to see you too Princess. What are you doing here?" She asked.

"I came here to help with the funding problems of the orphanages. I know what it's like not to know your parents, and I wanted to tell these little ones that they can go on to do great things." Donna said as she smiled at her friend.

"Do you have time get a cup of coffee?" Galatea asked.

"I always have time for a friend. Do you know of a good place?" Donna asked.

"Sure, right up the street is a nice place. It's the sister store to Rollin's Coffee shop in Gotham." Galatea said as they entered the small shop.

"The Iguana Cafe? It doesn't sound too appealing." Donna said as they took a seat on a couple of nearby rustic looking chairs.

"It's a lot better than it sounds." Galatea stated as she watched their waitress come over.

"Welcome to Rollin's Iguana Cafe. My name is Amber. How may I serve you today?" The waitress asked.

"I'd like a double espresso, a half turtle sandwich, and a slice of your heavenly oreo cheese cake." Galatea said.

"Of course. And for you miss?" The waitress asked.

"I'd like an iced mocha, and what salads do you have?" Donna asked.

"Well, we have a large variety, but most people seem to enjoy our southwestern black bean salad with grilled chicken." Amber stated.

"I believe that I'll take that please, and if you don't mind I would love a piece of pecan pie if you carry it." Donna stated.

"We carry the best in the tri-state area." the waitress commented before she turned and left.

"How are you enjoying everything?" Galatea asked as she looked at her friend.

"It's not bad really. I've come to accept that men can be good friends. Actually, Green Lantern has been helping me with my personal mission of promoting the Amazon way of life as well as training with me." Donna said as she took the cup of Iced Mocha when it came out and drink a little of it.

"I assume you're talking about Kyle and not John." Galatea stated as she took a sip of her double espresso.

"Naturally. Although I have to admit that I'm a little disheartened that Kyle has to leave again. John will be returning along with his wife Shayera within a month." Donna said a slight frown appeared on her lips.

"Not developing anything toward one of the corps are you?" Galatea asked.

"No! He's just a good friend. I find it sad that he's going to be gone for several months." Donna stated.

"Of course. So how about your sister? How is she handling things?" Galatea asked.

"Diana's... When she's not practicing she's spending time with Batman. I see her fairly often, but not as often as I would like to see her." Donna stated simply.

"Don't take offense to it. She's just found someone who has went through something similar to what she has. They have a connection and it seems like they are moving on it. From what I know and what I've heard... It's good for the both of them." Galatea stated.

"Perhaps, but I would like to get to know my sister better. I grew up hearing stories about her, about mother, and in some ways she was more of a legend to me than a real person. I was just so overjoyed to finally find her. I just really hope that my chance to get to know the girl that Phillipus told me about doesn't slip through my fingers." Donna said as she sighed.

"So go see her. Have her make time for you. Believe me you wouldn't be the first sister to demand a little alone time with her sibling. Besides maybe the two of you can do a little retail therapy. I know from personal experience how well doing a little controlled shopping can relax, and at the same time it bring a couple of friends together closer. Well... unless you're both looking at the same killer dress that's been marked down." Galatea smirked as her sandwich finally came out.

The two of them ate in silence for a moment before Galatea noticed the far too charming, and far to tantalized sounds coming from Donna as she ate her salad.

"Oh by Lady Isis I've never tasted anything so delicious before." Donna practically squealed as she took another bite of the perfectly grilled chicken laying on top of fresh spinich greens, surrounded by black beans, with chopped carrots, bits of romaine lettuce, chopped roma tomatoes, and fresh burpless cucumbers, and bits of perfectly cooked corn.

The amazon continued to practically make love to her salad as she ate it. Finally she finished and she looked at the piece of pecan pie sitting before her with wonder. Her fork took a small piece of it and she took a bite before similar pleasured moans escaped her.

Galatea smirked slightly as she ate her own sandwich and piece of oreo cheese cake. A few minutes later Donna looked at her plate with a longing glance.

"That was simply the best that I've ever had before... I don't think that I've ever ate anything that... decadent before." Donna said.

"Like I said... This place is a lot better than it sounds. Thanks for having a bite and drinking something with me." Galatea said as she paid the bill and the two friends stood and began to walk outside.

"I forgot to ask, but how are things between you and Nightwing?" Donna asked as she looked at friend.

"Actually their good. I mean everything actually really good between us, and I love him. God I love him, but everything is more or less good." Galatea said as a hint of sadness came into her voice.

"What troubles you?" Donna asked as she walked with Galatea for a little while.

"I... I would like a normal life. I know it might not make much sense, but I really would like one. I know that I can have a normal life with... him, but I don't like the idea of not being able to do some of the normal things. I want to be able to have children someday, and I want to be able to grow old with him. He's open me up to this entire new world that I just absolutely love. Before I was little more than a tool, a weapon created for destruction, but he saved me. He came in and showed me that I could be more, and I've been following that example, but to me... being more isn't about being a hero, or have these powers. To me being more means doing everything that I was never meant to be able to do." She said

"Maybe we can contact the gods. They might be able to help you with your desire." Donna said.

"That's not a bad idea... No, I should wait. I need to make sure that what happens between Apokolips and Earth is finished before I try it. I don't want to be unable to help if I'm needed." Galatea said as she walked with Donna.

The two friends walked down the street in comfortable silence for a few moments until Donna turned toward Galatea.

"There may be a happy medium for you. It could be possible that Hephaestus might know of a way to aid you and Dick in conceiving if that is what you want to do." Donna said.

The thought of carrying a child, of becoming a mother, and being that much closer to a normal life seemed so wonderful, and so close. She looked at Donna and could see no malice in her friend's eyes. There was only the desire to help. Galatea nodded and the two of them stopped and Donna touched her communicator.

"Diana, are you available?" Donna asked.

"Yes, what can I help you with?" Diana asked.

"Di, this is Donna. We need to speak to Hephaestus and we wondered where he might be." Donna said.

"Stay there for a moment and I'll teleport you to where we are." Diana said.

A few seconds later and the sound of chirping birds surrounded the two and within a flash they were gone. Galatea looked around to see the darkness of the Batcave. She had been here twice before, and both times it was expressed that she wasn't welcomed. She heard the echoing sound of footsteps and looked to see Diana walking toward them. The first princess of the Amazons smiled politely and looked toward her sister before engulfing Donna into a hug.

"I've called Hephaestus, and he will be here in a moment, but it is good to see you sister." Diana said.

"It is likewise the same for me Diana." Donna said.

A few moments later a large, scarred, muscular man descended the steps into the Batcave. He walked toward them holding his hammer before dropping it on the floor of the cave.

"What is needed of me Diana?" Hephaestus asked.

"Lord Hephaestus, my friend Galatea would like to become with child from her chosen mate. She wishes to know if there is a way for this to happen since she is different from him." Donna said.

Hephaestus rubbed his chin for a moment and smiled.

"While I am sure I could create something that would make it possible I believe I can speak to one who should be able to grant the ability itself. Wait for a moment." He said as he turned and walked back up the steps.

A few moments later Hephaestus returned with Hera and Aphrodite. The two goddesses looked at him and then at the two women.

"Donna, what has Hephaestus summoned us to the cave for?" Aphrodite asked.

Donna then explained to the two goddesses the desire Galatea had of conceiving children with Dick. She expressed their love for one another. Once she was finished both goddesses faces had softened and they looked at Galatea. Aphrodite walked toward her and placed her hands on Galatea's arms for a moment.

"I can sense the love inside of you. It is powerful, more powerful than the hate which was created. While I can do nothing for the fertility itself I will aid in any way possible." Aphrodite said.

Hera walked toward her and knelt down. She touched low on Galatea's stomach. Her had rested above Galatea's woman, and soon after a warm feeling flooded through her. The feeling was joyful, but at the same time it was also a bit frightening. Hera stopped after a moment and smiled at Galatea, "It is done. Go to him and have my blessings."

Galatea turned toward Donna and smiled. A blue light engulfed the kryptonian and seconds later she disappeared. Donna looked at the three gods and goddesses and knelt before them.

"Thank you." Donna said.

"We thank you as well Princess. It was a pleasure to grant such an innocent request." Hera said.