(Here's the next chapter, hope it's good. Also, season 3 of Young Justice looks quite promising…and more ruthless than ever. The latest clip was heartbreaking…but I still can't wait for the newest season.)

Chapter 22: Before You Go

(Themyscira, a few days later)

Drew had been in bed for days, the battles against Ares taking a great deal out of him. Circe had been healing him with ancient remedies and spells. His healing melded well with both, surprising Circe. Yet battling a god, let alone the God of War still dealt major damage. Circe had bandaged him heavily, coated with the remedies. Wonder Woman had been watching over the healing sessions, not wishing to have Drew out of her sight. Batman and Superman discussed plans in aid against Apokolips, which was difficult persuading her from leaving her island. Drew grunted as he woke up, a hand on his chest. Circe sits by his side and Wonder Woman stands by the door, arms crossed.

"Good to see you awake." Wonder Woman said.

"How are you two. You alright?" Drew asked.

"Is he always like this?" Circe chuckled.

"He tends to forget about himself…so yes." Wonder Woman replied.

Drew grunted as he tried to get out of the bed, but grunted in pain as he tried. Wonder Woman started to move towards him, but Circe gently laid him back on the bed.

"You're still healing, the battle with Ares injured you greatly. You still need to heal." Circe advised.

"Thanks, Circe." Drew said.

Circe's eyes widened slightly, but then smiled.

"You're most welcome." Circe chuckled, grinning.

"How long have I been out?" Drew sighed.

"A few days." Wonder Woman replied.

"…Great…" Drew grumbled.

"I have to admit…what you did against Ares…even with Circe's enchantments…it didn't seem possible." Wonder Woman replied.

"Honestly…I didn't think I'd even last a minute…" Drew sighed.

"Then why did you do it?" Wonder Woman asked.

"I'm not sure…I guess…*sighs*…I don't know." Drew stated, confusion thick within his voice.

"Does it matter? Ares is in chains and in a dungeon even worse than mine was." Circe stated.

"Fair point." Wonder Woman replied.

Circe put a hand on his forehead.

"He's getting better, but he's not fully healed. Let her majesty know that he should be healed well enough for you all to leave soon. It's a pity the boy can't stay longer; I'd love to get to know him better." Circe sighed.

Drew blushed nervously. Wonder Woman grumbled under her breath.

"Very well. Make sure he stays relaxed. He still needs to heal more." Wonder Woman said then left.

Circe grinned deviously at Drew.

"I never properly thanked you for getting me out of that cage, you know…before you go." Circe chuckled.

"No thanks are necessary." Drew said.

"Oh, but they are…and it's thanks both of us will enjoy." Circe replied, grinning.

Circe straddled Drew on the bed. She leaned down and kissed Drew aggressively. She then pulled back from the kiss and sat up. Her hands went to her dress.

"Now, let's enjoy your recovery. Be still, I'll take care of everything." Circe chuckled, grinning.

"W-Whatever you say." Drew gasped.

Circe grinned.

Hours later, Circe laid under the sheets with Drew with only her shoulders, arms, and head seen. Her dress is on the chair she was sitting in. She kissed Drew.

"Ohh, it's been so long." Circe gasped.

Drew kissed her neck.

"I hope it was good." Drew gasped.

Circe grinned and slowly moved a hand under the sheets. Drew gasped, blushing.

"Oh, it was and it's not over yet. And I promise you this: even though you'll be leaving so terribly soon, this isn't the last time." Circe chuckled.

"W-Works for me." Drew gasped.

Circe grins and kisses him again.

(Themyscira, the next day)

The Amazons hold a celebration, drinking, feasting, and brawling with even more spirit than what they held before the conflict with Ares. Drew sat in a chair, watching as the others partied. Artemis walked to stand beside the sitting Drew.

"What you did…against Ares…it was…" Artemis grunted.

"Stupid…I know…" Drew sighed.

"Perhaps…but if it wasn't for that stupid act…we might have…" Artemis sighed.

"Even if I had failed, I don't doubt you all would've defeated him and his army." Drew replied.

Artemis grinned.

"You're not wrong about that." Artemis chuckled.

Drew smiled and nodded. Batman sulked a bit away and Superman is talking with Wonder Woman. Queen Hippolyta raised a goblet.

"To Themyscira! To our sisterhood! And to the defeat of Ares!" Queen Hippolyta proclaimed.

The Amazons cheered. Drew smiled. Circe came to sit beside him, grinning.

"The last few days have been lovely. Thanks for that." Circe said.

"It's all thanks to you." Drew replied.

Circe chuckled. Artemis looked at them, unsure of what she was feeling. Drew looked around.

"What is it?" Artemis asked.

"I…do…Do you all feel that?" Drew stuttered, unsure.

Suddenly lightning shot down from the sky, striking the ground. Those gathered shielded their eyes. The light disappeared. Standing where the lightning landed is a man. He appears to be somewhat older than middle aged, a with thick mane, moustache, and beard of gray & white hair. He wears a long white toga-like robe covering part of his upper torso and his lower half. Caucasian skin bares no signs of aging. He also has muscular figure. He also wears gold plated armor on one shoulder and a golden waist band that hold the lower part of the robe. His eyes are an intense sky blue stared seemingly through everyone there. The Amazons, including Hippolyta and Diana, knelt.

"Lord Zeus." Queen Hippolyta stated.

"Zeus?" Superman gasped.

"Hippolyta, return my son to me." Zeus stated.

"Are you joking, he-" Superman grunted.

"I didn't finish, Kryptonian. I want my son returned to me. Ares will be properly punished on Mount Olympus." Zeus scoffed, not even looking at Superman.

"My lord, he was ready to destroy Themyscira. If there was no action taken, he-" Queen Hippolyta started to say.

"I know…and which is one of the major reasons that his punishment will be carried out by his family." Zeus sighed.

"He cannot leave father, he defiled my sisters too many times, he must be punished here." Wonder Woman said.

"I know, daughter…but he is my son, and a god of Olympus. His imprisonment will be carried out by the rest of the pantheon. This will further the point that we will not accept this dishonor." Zeus sighed.

Batman's eyes narrowed.

"Rise." Zeus sighed.

The Amazons stood.

"My son's actions…as my son, I've been too soft with him…his actions against Themyscira…I should have done something long ago! His punishment, will be harsh, have faith in that." Zeus said.

"Justice is not a matter of faith." Batman stated, walking forward.

"You are a friend of my daughter's?" Zeus grunted.

Batman's eyes narrowed.

"What are you doing, mortal?" Zeus scoffed.

"Father, Ares is already in a cell, chained by Circe. She-" Wonder Woman stated.

"Circe?! The one who once tried to do that unspeakable act to you, she-" Zeus growled, interjecting.

"Is right here." Circe grunted.

Zeus turned around, locking eyes with the sorceress. His eyes fully glow a sky blue. His hair started to slowly move. Clouds moved across the sky, thunder rumbling.

"Father, she was the one who helped save us." Wonder Woman said.

"Even if that's true, what she tried to do-?" Zeus grunted.

"I was locked in that damn cell for who knows how long for that. If I didn't add my sorcery to stop your wretched son, this island would've sunk beneath the waves." Circe growled.

Zeus's eyes glew more intensely, lightning flying from his eyes and dancing around his now glowing blue fists.

"You vile-" Zeus snarled, raising a hand.

Drew jumped in front of Circe, shifting into a wolf. He snarled, fangs bared.

"What is this?!" Zeus roared.

"Father! Stop! He is the one who defeated Ares!" Wonder Woman shouted.

"A beast bested a god?!' Zeus growled.

"He…Circe used her power, he fought as a warrior against Ares." Wonder Woman replied.

"Is this true, Hippolyta?" Zeus grunted.

"It is, my lord." Hippolyta replied.

Zeus's eyes narrowed at Drew.

"Tell me, beast. Did you enjoy the battle? Did you enjoy fighting my son?" Zeus scoffed.

"No…that wasn't the point of the fight. Being honest, I didn't have a chance against Ares…but it was me fighting him or this island sinking. I'm sorry that you're mad, but I couldn't let Ares sink this island without a fight. If it makes you feel any better, I believed I was pretty much going to die during the fight." Drew snarled.

"Hmph. If only." Zeus scoffed.

Drew continued to snarl.

"Yes, if only. Now stay away from Circe." Drew growled.

"Are you her pet?" Zeus scoffed.

"Father, please." Wonder Woman said, putting a hand on his shoulder.

Zeus turned his head, eyes narrowed. The lightning, glowing, and the storming clouds faded away.

"Very well." Zeus sighed.

He turned to look back at the shapeshifter. Drew shifts back to his human form.

"We will discuss where Ares shall be held. I will return, return to your celebration. You have earned it." Zeus said.

Zeus's eyes glow once again and he transforms/moves as a lightning bolt, shooting into the sky and disappearing.

"Well…this is awkward." Superman sighed, rubbing the back of his neck.

It took a bit, but the celebration got back on track. Queen Hippolyta approached Drew.

"I…I owe you an apology…" Queen Hippolyta sighed.

"There's no need. Besides, you all could've defeated them." Drew replied.

"Your confidence in us is flattering. Nevertheless, you put your life on the line fighting the God of War. Thank you for that." Queen Hippolyta stated.

"You're welcome, your majesty." Drew replied.

"Oh, was that 'Shredder' just a trick you used or was he a foe you've faced before?" Queen Hippolyta asked.

"Your majesty…you…you really don't want to know." Drew stammered.

Queen Hippolyta studied the look on his face. She nodded, not wanting to press the issue (not out of fear…but maybe understanding). She walked away, to converse with her sisters. Drew eyed Batman and Superman, who were still both uncomfortable either by frustration or uncertainty. He then looked at the Amazons, celebrating the victory. Drew smiled. He grunted as he got up.

"I'm gonna head to bed. I know I will be here for a few days, but I'm feeling I need some rest. Goodnight ladies." Drew sighed.

"I look forward to more of our healing sessions." Circe chuckled, grinning.

Drew blushed.

"Y-Yeah." Drew gasped, stammering.

Circe chuckled. Drew then left for the guest quarters. Drew laid in the bed, tossing and turning. He sighs. His door creaks open. He grunts as he turns his head, seeing a cloaked figure shutting and locking the door. The figure turned around and dropped the hood, revealing Artemis.

"Ar-Artemis?" Drew gasped.

"I wanted to do this, before you go." Artemis said, walking towards him.

"I…I didn't think you…I didn't think you felt that way." Drew stammered.

"Not at first…but…seeing you willingly fight and likely die at the hands of Ares, to help defend those who once thought little of you…I guess I changed my mind." Artemis said.

"You sound like it's just a debt to be paid…if that's how it is, there's no need for this. I know you call can and have defend yourselves with fault, including against Ares. The island and its inhabitants still thriving is all I wanted. You don't have to do this if you don't want to." Drew replied.

Artemis crawled onto the bed, smirking.

"Who says it was for that? Maybe partly, but there's something about you…other than the respect you have for us…" Artemis laughed.

"O-Oh…uh…thanks." Drew gasped.

Artemis gently holds his throat, which Drew stared at her with uncertainty. Artemis grinned.

"It's something, before you go." Artemis chuckled.

Artemis ferociously kissed him.

The next morning, Drew woke up to a biting on his neck. His eyes fell on the chuckling Artemis, nibbling his neck.

"You've got a few more days. Mmmm. C'mere." Artemis snarled, lust thick within her voice.

She pulled him into a ferocious kiss.

To be continued…

(Hope it was enjoyable.)