Diana sighed, looking out her window at the magnificent sunset that now graced the sky. Colors of bright orange and vivid red danced together as the stars started to appear. She took in a deep breath, taking in the sweet smell of her island home. It was the first time she'd been home in a while. Over the years, she'd grown to like the world of man. She'd even grown to like a certain man.

It was more than just liking. Diana rubbed her stomach, a reminder of why she was back home. She wasn't as innocent as she had been when she first came to Man's World. She learned there were good men out their, men like Kal and Bruce. She shivered as she thought of his name. She loved the way it rolled off her tongue. She loved the way he said her name, but that was a sound she hadn't heard in months. She left after she realized that they couldn't have a relationship, after she'd already given herself to him, after they had already had twins together. Diana hated him for that. She felt her anger rise up inside her just thinking about it, but she'd held onto the hope that he would let her in. And, he did for a while. He wanted to be a part of Deidara and Brendon's lives. He invited them over, and he even invited them back in the Manor for a while. She knew when her sons started to ask where daddy was and why didn't daddy love them. That was when they had the confrontation. She told Bruce to take her or leave her. She believed him when he begged her to stay. She believed him when he said he loved her. She even believed him when they made love.

Now, she realized how stupid she was. Bruce would never go public. He continued the playboy facade, and she sat at the Manor, knowing it was for their children but wanting nothing more than to be the girl that was on his arm. She was an Amazon, and she would not stand this kind of treatment. Diana left, taking her children with her. Yet, even now with as much anger as she felt, she still missed him. She missed the way he would run his fingers through her hair, the way he would call her princess, and the sight of him wrestling with his little boys. But, she had no choice. She left for them, so they wouldn't feel the pain she had. She left for the new life that would come into the world soon. She'd been trapped in a life she didn't want, and even now, her soul still cried out of his. But, she couldn't take it anymore. He was dividing his life between Helena and Selina, Batman, Bruce Wayne the playboy, and the father of her twins. Where was she in the mess that had been created ever since Selina came back in his life.

Diana was broken from her thoughts when Brendon ran into her room, "Mommy, when we go see, Daddy?"

She bit her lip, unsure how to answer him as Deidara joined him, silently sitting on the bed. Deidara knew a lot for his age, and she knew that he didn't like how Daddy treated Mommy. Diana sighed, "Not today, maybe some other time, after the baby is born.

Brendon smiled, sitting close to his mother, "Can I feel baby kick?"

Diana nodded, placing Brendon's small, chubby hand over her round stomach. Brendon jumped a bit, his brown eyes widening with surprise and delight. Diana ruffled his hair, "It won't be much longer."

Brendon squirmed, straightening his hair, "Until I have a sister?"

Deidara spoke up as he motioned for Brendon to follow him outside to play, "It's gonna be a boy, Brendon."

Diana laughed as the two walked off together debating on which was better, a little brother or sister. She was happy they were so excited. It kept her going. Her sons meant more to her than anything in the world. She only needed one thing to make her life perfect, well as close to perfect as one could get.

"Princess," Diana knew the voice, but convinced herself that it was only her imagination.

She knew otherwise when she felt a hand on her shoulder. She looked up into Bruce's dark blue eyes, finding tears there, "I messed up, Diana."

Diana stood from the bed, wanting nothing more than to embrace him yet fearing being hurt again, "I've heard that before."

Bruce sighed, rubbing his forehead, "I knew it was a mistake to come here. Convincing Hippolyta to let me see you was hard enough. Look, Diana, I'm sorry. The house is empty without you. I miss my kids...our kids."

Diana could tell he spoke the truth, but she knew that the kids didn't need to be in their situation, "How do I know you won't change your mind?"

Bruce smiled, reaching in the sack at his side. He tossed down newspaper after newspaper on the bed, all having the same headline, "Bruce Wayne and Wonder Woman: A Family!"

Diana read through the articles, each describing how Bruce had publicly proclaimed her as his love and mother of his children. She shook her head, looking up at him with disbelief, "But, what about your enemies and mine. Aren't you...."

Bruce quickly silenced her, pressing his lips to hers. As much as she wanted to fight it, she gave in allowing him to deepen the kiss. He finally pulled away, giving her a gentle kiss on her forehead, "I love you, Diana. I'm pretty sure that you can handle yourself, and I know that I can if need be. Some risks are worth taking."

Diana sighed as Bruce lifted her shirt, kissing her swollen stomach. The last thing he wanted to do was miss out on life for the sake of the mission. His parents wouldn't approve of that. He knew they definitely wouldn't approve of him leaving his children, "I don't want you to push me away anymore. I just can't Bruce."

"It will never happen again, Diana. I promise you that. I couldn't let you go again," He looked down at his feet, his voice dropping to a mere whisper, "It was like losing my parents all over again."

"I'll always be there for you, Bruce. I love you so much, but I'm not going to just come running back into your arms. I'll come back to the Manor, but I won't be the woman you are ashamed of," She looked down, wanting his comfort and wanting to stand tall at the same time.

Bruce pulled her close to his chest, "I was never ashamed of you, Diana. I was never ashamed of Brendon or Deidara, and I'm not ashamed of our newest edition to the family."

Diana smiled as he rubbed her stomach, "I haven't thought of a name yet. I was holding onto the hope that you'd come back."

"It's not a hope anymore, princess. This is reality. You're free, and so is our baby, free of any worry or doubt," Bruce smiled, "Because, I intend to marry you if you'll have me. We can go right now. I've rented a place in Paris, and we can go there for our wedding. I'll fly your mother out to see it. Everyone is already waiting for us. We can go right now and get married, and you know what if you wanna do it again when you're not pregnant so you can wear your dress that's fine too."

Diana laughed, "You really listened to me. It's okay, I'm not showing that much. You know that doesn't come for me until around month eight. I'm sure I can squeeze into the dress. Let's go. I'll get the boys."

"I already had the dress altered because I knew you'd say that. Alfred knew your new sizes," Bruce smiled softly as he took Diana's hand and walked her down the palace steps of marble and onto the sand.

Diana shook her head in disbelief, watching as her sons ran up to them. Brendon had a huge smile on his face, "Did she say yes, Daddy? Can we be a family?"

Deidara gave Diana a knowing look, "Of course, she said yes, Brendon. Daddy said he wasn't leaving until he convinced her to say yes."

Diana smiled softly, "No, Deidara. I love your father. We just needed to take care of some grown up things first. Now, how about a trip to Paris, and I can tell you how I met your Daddy without his mask."

Brendon ran to the jet in excitement, "I wanna hear. I wanna know."

Diana laughed at his eagerness, loving the fact that the entire time, Bruce held her hand, "Sorry it took me so long to get here, Princess. It took a lot of planning to have the wedding ready to go."

"It's fine, Bruce. As long as you mean what you say. I don't care if it was in a back alley," Diana leaned against his shoulder, feeling safe and protected.

"We can name him, Franklin. If it's a boy....I mean," Bruce smiled, kissing her softly and rubbing her stomach, "It means freedom. You don't have to feel trapped anymore, Diana. We can make this work. I always keep my vows. I will show you how much I love you. You're free."