Themyscira. If they hadn't heard the legends about this place beforehand they would have never believed what they are seeing could even be real. Legends that in fact wasn't paying this place it's due justice. This legendary island. An island that they swear stretches for miles. Endless beach shores drifting off into the horizon. Beach shores that can already picture themselves spending most of their free time on but they would keep that information to themselves. No sense in letting the old man onto their plans. Though that wasn't the only thing that had caught their attention. No, there was so much more out there. The beach shores were nice, sure but the structures in front of them? The articulture seen all around them? It was as though they had gone back in time and were now walking through the streets of Rome. Temples as far as the eye can see. Some in which tower over them and stretch out high into the sky. Others in which though not as large the craftsmanship along left them rather speechless.
And this was only the beginning of their tour. Now they find themselves being led through one of these massive temples. A temple itself that was the most impressive of them all. Numerous stone steps you had to travel up just to make it at the entrance. A wide entranceway with numerous statues of the heroes of old on full display. The very gods that they worship. Hera….Aphrodite….Athena. So many greek goddesses staring down towards them as they passed on through with one statue still remaining nameless to them. A woman that neither recognized anywhere from any of their textbooks but she must have been important. Especially if she had a statue placed with the same goddesses in that very entranceway.
Statues that are now far from their mind as Terry and Melanie follow after their amazonian escort through the temple. This temple that just seems to go for miles and that was just fine for them. The scenery around them itself leaves them speechless. Carving on the walls telling of stories of the past. Some in which they wouldn't be surprised if they told stories about their amazonian princess's adventures out in 'Man's World' as they have liked to call it. A rather bizarre saying but they couldn't blame them. This is an island full of women after all. And speaking of women with every corner they pass yet another guard could be seen. These amazonian guards who all wear the same exact expression as they pass on by them. These looks of anger though some do their better than most to hide it. Others that don't bother hiding it and just look their way with disgust as though they are absolute filth. Such looks that aren't deserved but they will let it by. They will simply ignore it. They are outsiders after all. Savages that have invaded their lands. At least that is what they can picture these amazons believing anyways.
Though they are getting a different feeling from the amazonian guard leading them now. This amazonian that they swear to have seen fear come across every other's eyes whenever she looked their way. It was to be expected they suppose. Their escort as told to them by Wonder Woman is in charge of her own personal guard and for good reason if they were to ever say so. The large shield strapped across her back. A pair of swords hanging off each of her sides. The steel helmet that shows evidence of her past feats if the greek symbols carved deep into the steel are any indication. Carvings that neither gets a real good look at or anytime to even think what they could mean before another sound draws their attention.
The sound of these two massive doors being pushed open revealing what appears to be a large chamber. This rather large bed chambers that are bigger than their whole entire apartment. A large wooden bed with what appears to be pelts of numerous different kinds of animals being used for the bedding. An open doorway leading out to a small balcony that if they smell alone wasn't a giveaway they would guess gives a good overlook out to the sea. This amazing room that neither has any response to. Their faces spoke volumes themselves. The sheer look of shock across Terry's face as he glances around the chambers with his eyes shifting back towards their amazonian escort every few seconds. The way Melanie's eyes continue to light up in wonder with every passing second as she takes everything she sees in. Such eyes that fill suddenly up with lust as her eyes drift towards the bed chamber's bed then towards her unexpecting boyfriend who misses the look but she doesn't. The amazonian guard who merely gives her a knowing smile before silently excusing herself out of the chambers closing the doors behind her.
This sudden sound that snaps Terry out of his thoughts and looks over his shoulder to now find the bed chamber's doors closed leaving him and Melanie alone in the room. A girlfriend that simply smiles and squeezes his hand before she lets go of his hand and makes her way to explore one side of the room. Something he can't help himself from doing as well as he turns his attention towards the balcony. This balcony that he can see easily through the silk fabric being used as a door. And it doesn't disappoint. He had been right. The view was simply amazing as he steps on through the fabric to take a closer look. The large ocean in full display off in the distance. The smell of salt water invading his nostrils. This gentle breeze of the wind that passes on through. This and so much more that makes him smile as he drops his travel bag down at his feet to grasp the stone railing in front of him with closed eyes.
" This is incredible. Hey Mel!? You've got to check this out!"
Just taking it all in not moving from his spot hearing no response coming from back inside of the room opening his eyes ignoring his traveling bag at his feet to make his way back inside as he quickly glances around for a trace of blonde hair finding nothing but her travel bag at the foot of the bed lifting his eyes up instantly Terry's eyes go as wide as saucers. Melanie was indeed still in the room and from the look on her face she already has something for them to do in mind. This wide grin across her face as a large fur blanket covers except for her bare shoulders while the clothes she had worn here are seen littered in small piles on the stone floor leading towards the bed.
" That's nice. I'll have to check it out later but right now i don't feel like doing anything else. So how about we get this little mini vacation of ours started? Curtains drawn, pants off."
Not even bothering to suppress the smirk that comes across her face as he complies with her wishes within seconds shuffling over slightly to make room for him on the bed reaching out gently Melanie wraps her arms around the back of Terry's neck as she feels his hands coming down to rest against her sides.
" Now then let's begin our training here on Themyscira."
It was just as he remembered. The beautiful island of Themyscira. Oh how he can still remember his first time ever coming to this place. The scenery itself was to die for. How just standing looking out towards the horizon gives you this sense of freedom. How just merely walking down the shoreline makes any worries you had disappear as though they never existed. Such things he had found to be ridiculous when first spoken about. Such thoughts he would eat when he had experienced it himself. Had experienced every single good thing this island has to offer. Much like she has for most of her life. The amazonian princess that he can hear silently making her way towards him now from behind.
Diana Prince. Wonder Woman. The Warrior of Light. Just some of the many nicknames given to her over the years. Over the long years. A truly incredible woman that he can still remember meeting like it was yesterday. Still remember the first time they had spoken to each other. Still remember the first time they had fought side by side. The good old days of when The Justice League had first been born. An idea that has transformed into a worldwide phenomenon. Heroes across the globe that have now bound together to face off against the evil that lurks in the shadows. One of his proudest achievements to date. One of their proudest accomplishments.
Though if you were to ask him what his proudest accomplishment is to date he wouldn't have an answer. Not yet but soon he will. As soon as he gets to meet her.
" Where's Mcginnis?"
Glancing over to his face seeing his eyes flickering over to her face for a brief moment with a knowing smile Diana turns her full attention back forward looking directly at the sun setting in the horizon.
" I would assume from the detailed report my personal guard issued Miss Walker and Mr Mcginnis are getting well acquainted with each other in their private quarters."
Shaking her head in amusement from the way his face scrunches up into a grimace with a sigh reaching out Diana takes Bruce's hand within her own before she turns her attention back out towards the ocean.
" I can still remember the first time you ever walked these shores. You were so….stubborn back then. Never truly enjoying the moment until it passed you on by."
Feeling his eyes suddenly on her giving his hand a gentle squeeze with a smile forming Diana turns her sights back towards Bruce before with one last squeeze of his hand she releases her hold and takes a couple of steps away back from where she once came.
" Come with me. There is someone, I would like you to meet."
Walking back down the dirt path before he has a chance to respond slowing down her pace somewhat allowing him to once again catch up to her reaching out to hug his free arm close to her side without muttering a single word silently Diana leads Bruce from the small clearing of the shoreline back into Themyscira. Back through the streets of the mystical nation. Such streets he has traveled down many times before receiving almost the same exact reactions every single time. Looks of hatred. Looks of disgust. Of outrage that a man was walking through their very streets. That he was even on the very same island as them. Looks that had changed over the years. Opinions of people have a way of changing. Much like he can see right now. Amazons that gather around in groups having hushed conversations with their hands or heads motioning towards them as they pass on by. Faintest of smiles across some of the older amazons that still remember his past feats.
The old guard that was now training the new guard just like he sees right now as they enter the training grounds just outside one of the temples overlooking the entire nation. Training grounds he once himself had proven himself on though he didn't come away unscaved. Such grounds he sees now being used by a couple of groups. One group that a group of amazons could be seen gathered around in a circle watching as two of their fellow sisters train with wooden swords. Another that is seen rearing back arrows and firing away hitting targets off in the distance with such accuracy.
But there is one group in particular that catches Bruce's eye. Makes his breath hitch as he takes in one particular amazon with her back turned towards him. An amazon with long black hair much like Diana's own. This young teenage amazon that he watches face off against two of her fellow sisters without moving a muscle. Without showing any fear as they circle around her before within a flash like a cobra she strikes. As her own wooden sword comes down smashing through another as though it was mere butter before a quick sweep of her opponent's foot takes one of them out of play leaving her one on one against the last of her opponents. An opponent he can only watch with amazement as this black haired amazon dodges strike after strike being directed her way from every single angle until an opening is revealed for her to strike and when she does? Her opponent isn't expecting it nor the impact as she falls back first a good distance away from a well placed boot to the stomach.
This young amazon that he can only watch in silence make her way down to kneel next to her defeated opponent and whisper words of encouragement before helping her up to her feet. A young amazon whose eyes suddenly as though sensing someone is watching her turn to look his way before they widen in shock. The very same expression that comes across his own face as he simply stares at her shocked eyes seeing his very own eyes in her own. Such eyes that leave his own for a split moment to look towards Diana who just nods her head slightly in confirmation before they once again return to meet his own.
" Dad?"
