So far so good in her book. Pleasant flight here to absolute paradise. A long and pleasurable evening with her boyfriend. What wasn't there to like? The scenery is great. This sense of woman empowerment around every corner. It was any woman's paradise. Though she would have to admit their sense of fashion here needed a lot of improvement. Did she ever consider herself a girly girl? The answer to that is hell no! Sure she likes diamonds and jewelry. Who doesn't? The ones that her family had stolen anyways. There isn't quite like the feeling of having stolen goods within your fingertips.
But diamonds and jewelry weren't these amazon's problems. At least in her eyes. No what they lacked was good old fashion fashion sense. White togas seen all around that belong back in the Romian Era. Swords and bows their weapons of choice instead of the automatic weapons and high tech weaponry she has grown accustomed to facing off against. A bizarre scene for anyone outside of this island to walk into. Especially anybody accustomed to needing the use of technology in their daily lives. However truth be told none of this truly bothers her. No it is their way of life after all. If they are happy, who is she to judge them for their appearances? For the time period they choose to continue living in.
Though if she had one complaint it would be this. If any other man was to come onto this island she could see disastrous results. This place was almost any boy's wet dream come to life. Beautiful women all around. Barely clothed beautiful women. Such women that could be seen getting hot and sweaty in the training grounds every single day. Could be seen resting down on the beach shores. Luckily for her then, she doesn't have to worry about such prying eyes. Even now as Melanie walks hand in hand silently through the temple grounds with Terry taking everything she sees in she can't help but feel a sense of pride towards her boyfriend. Not once has his eyes drifted towards one of these amazonian beauties. Not once has his eyes stayed on these amazons for more than a mere few seconds. No looks of lust. No looks of trying to see just what might be underneath those togas.
A mere fact that makes her smile inside as she guides him through the temple grounds having absolutely no idea where they might be heading. Everything around them just seems so similar with the only differences being the carvings across the walls. These grounds that keep going on and on as though there is no end in sight. Best to follow the guards she supposes. Such guards that are stationed all around these grounds. The very same guards that had been seen around these grounds yesterday upon arrival. At least she thinks so anyways. It was so hard to tell them apart when they were decked out in full armor but it was to be expected. They are a part of the royal guard after all and speaking of royalty that who just who they seek right now.
The princess of these amazons. Or so they thought. No it was becoming bluntly clear now she was no longer just the princess of these lands. No she is the queen. The way every amazonian reacted to her just spoke volumes. How every single amazonian guard bowed down to their queen the moment she had been spotted. How no matter where she went off to a group of her royal guards could be seen following after her from the distance looking out for any sign of danger that may present itself. A queen that if the amount of guards stationed around these grounds is any indication is nearby. Very close in fact as they pass on through a long hallway finding this massive doorway with what seems to be a throne on the inside of the room staring at them in the face being guarded on the outside by a group of full armored amazons.
Guards that look straight at them with emotionless looks as though judging if they are any danger towards their queen. And from the way they move slightly allowing them a path inside they didn't find no such danger within them. Though she didn't know whether to feel relieved or insulted by it. But whatever. She wouldn't think about this. It truly didn't matter anyways. They were right afterall. They weren't any danger towards their queen. What did they even think they could even possibly do to their queen anyways? She's frickin Wonder Woman for crying out loud! She could snap them in half like they are twigs before they even got one lucky punch in!
Such a thought that makes her shiver for a slight moment drawing Terry's attention from her side. A boyfriend that merely raises an eyebrow in question at her making Melanie shake her head slightly with the makings of a grin forming across her face.
" Don't ask. Let's just say I'm really glad, I wasn't a villain back when she was in her prime."
Not fully getting what she is getting at choosing to remain silent and just give his girlfriend a nod in understanding feeling his hand being squeezed sending a grin of his own her way turning back forward Terry can't help but take in the chambers around them. It seemed to him that this whole entire temple was just filled with rooms like this. These large chambers that could house a small family alone and this room was no different. This large chamber just as big as the guest quarters he and Melanie share though these chambers from the look alone is used for something much different. The wide open floor. The empty throne chair that towers over everything in the center of the room. Trophies of different kinds hanging up across the walls behind it. Numerous weapons from spears to swords shining brightly from where they hang. Old painted carvings of legends of the past with their respective stories being told.
But there is one thing that immediately catches Terry's attention. The very same thing that also catches Melanie's attention as her hand grasps her boyfriend's hand tightly within her own. The one thing that doesn't belong inside of this very room. At least they didn't think so anyways. A lone spear that stands upright with something sticking off the point. This fractured skull that they swear is screaming out in pain. The expression across its face spoke volumes. The way the spear sticks through two fractures inside coming up from the chin before penetrating straight through the top. The way a couple of the teeth are broken. Those that remain anyways. Most looked as though they had been shattered.
" Remind me to never piss her off."
Nodding her head in agreement unable to keep her eyes away from the gruesome sight steeling her nerves with a tug quickly Melanie pulls Terry away from the throne putting as much distance between them and the throne chair as much as she can. A skull that thankfully disappears out of sight once they feel fresh air hitting them in the face and they turn to find the person that they were looking for down below seated at a table along with two others. Along with the old man that sits right by her side telling a story to his two companions quietly causing a smile to be seen across the amazonian queen's face.
As for the other? Well to say they are shocked is an understatement. The looks on their face couldn't even describe what they were truly feeling. Did they ever think they would see something like this? Not a chance. No way they would have told you. The mere thought that the old man fathering a child causes them to shiver. Though as they get a good look now at what they swear to be a young teenaged amazon sitting across from him maybe just maybe that wouldn't be quite bad. Especially with the right partner and boy did the world get lucky on that one. There would be no way Wonder Woman would allow her daughter to grow up just like her father. Not a chance.
" I'm not dreaming right? This is actually happening."
Silently staring straight ahead snapping out of her daze nodding her head slightly with a tug slowly Melanie leads Terry down a couple of stone steps heading directly towards the gathered group. Movement that catches the attention of Diana as she smiles warmly at them while Bruce just looks at them with a neutral expression. Mixed emotions that go unnoticed slightly as their attention is drawn to the young teenaged amazon that looks their way. Truly carbon copy of Diana and Bruce in the flesh if they ever saw one. Identical long black hair like Diana's own. An identical face that shows most of her features truly came from her mother's side. All except for one thing. This amazon has her father's eyes. Those blue eyes of his. The very same eyes they can see now staring at them warmly.
" Terry? Melanie? Come please join us. We have much to discuss."
Glancing over towards her girlfriend seeing the words yet to register in her mind nudging her gently in the side earning his attention with a questionable look nodding his head over towards their audience instantly Terry has to suppress a chuckle from the way Melanie's face blushes bright red in embarrassment before without putting up any resistance he allows himself to be led over to the table and sits down to the old man's left while his girlfriend decides to take a seat next to this unknown amazon woman.
" Now i believe proper introductions are in order. Mr Mcginnis? Miss Walker? Allow me to introduce you to my daughter…."
" Hey, I'm Elissa. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance."
Blinking in shock from how quickly the young amazon sticks her right hand out to her to shake after a few seconds at staring at the outstretched hand snapping out of her shock with a smile Melanie takes Elissa's hand within her own and gives it a firm shake to the happiness of Diana that beams in pride at her daughter.
" Oh don't think too much about it. This place is amazing. I'm Melanie by the way. This big goof…."
Glancing away for a quick moment Melanie nods her head in Terry's direction causing Elissa's gaze to turn to him for a brief moment before turning to look back towards her.
" Is Terry. My boyfriend."
Flashing Terry a quick smile releasing a hold of her hand hearing a throat being suddenly cleared instantly along with the young couple Elissa turns her attention back towards the opposite side of the table seeing her mother looking around happily at the three of them.
" Well then now that introductions have been made it's time we discuss a few things. Even though you will get to experience there is that makes Themyscira the greatest nation in the entire world, I'm afraid you were not brought here for a mere vacation. You have been brought here to endure intense training that will help you for years to come. When i feel the time is right you will each go through a series of tests. I will not tell you what these tests are but be warned. You will not leave this island until you pass them."