The Javelin
Kal sat calmly in the passenger seat of the Javelin as Diana piloted the ship towards Themyscira. Kal didn't know what to expect when he arrived at this hidden island, though he did feel better now that he was confident that no-one would touch his ship. After enough power was absorbed by Kelex from the station, the barrier was re-activated. Kelex did some calculations and told Kal that it would last without needing power for three earth weeks, enough time for Kal to understand these new abilities he now has.
Diana was nervous, it wasn't just trying to help Kal understand that they are not a threat and he was safe here. It was also a big moment for her people, a big part of deciding to return to the outside world depended on this stay going well. Diana also thought of it as an opportunity to try and help Kal understand his powers. Honestly, she just hoped that her sisters wouldn't judge and treat Kal to badly for being a man. They didn't do that to Steve but he was only on Themyscira for a day or two and they did interrogate him and Artimes did punch him. This is the first time a man has stayed on the island for an extended period of time.
How well Kal acted towards the amazons and the amazons to him and how well they behaved together decided on how long Kal would stay, though in two weeks Kal needed to get back to the watch tower in order to have a meeting with agents from the president to make sure he is not a threat to humanity. When they told Kal about that he thought it was only fair but despite Batman trying to scare and intimidate him Kal was not letting anyone near his ship, there was no debate or argument or choice, no-one other than him was getting into his ship.
The Javelin past flew the magical barrier around the island and Diana was becoming more and more nervous, she felt like a teenager bringing her boyfriend home for the first time. Kal's head turned slightly as the island came into view "your heart the beating quicker than average" Kal said turning to face her "are you alright?" He asked.
Diana frowned in confusion as her eyes drifted to him while still focusing on flying "how can you tell?" She wondered.
Kal turned back to the front window "I err... I believe I'm able to hear it" he said.
Diana paused for a moment, she wanted to know more but she didn't want to push him. It never occupied to her that he might feel uneasy about gaining these abilities, so she just tried to act causal and shrugged "it seems one of the abelites you've acquired is good hearing, that can be very useful" she said.
Kal didn't answer, he just looked out the window as the Javelin past flew the clouds reviling Themyscira. Kal's eyes rose as he looked upon the island, there was no doubt that it was beautiful and again peaceful. Diana smiled as she always did when she saw her home.
Her mother knew Diana was on her way with Kal and had set up a meeting the palace where they can have a formal greeting for Kal but Diana suspected that she would try and intimidate him, for what reason she can't say but if Diana knew her mother it would be for a stupid one. After the greeting Kal would proceed to the healing isle so Epione could give Kal a medical examination, much to Epione's displeasure. she was open to the island to return to the world but that didn't mean she wanted to be in so close of a proximity to a man this soon, especially since Kal was required to undress so it can be a full examination. Once that is done Diana would escort Kal to his chambers where a fresh pair of clothes will be waiting for him. Once that is done he will be escorted to the senate building to take his sword.
Diana worked out these details with her mother once Kal was back in an interrogation cell after what happened with Cyborg was dealt with, so Kal had no idea about these plans and Diana prayed that he would be ok with them. he didn't strike Diana as a violent man but she wanted him to be happy here "so this is your birth place?" Kal said.
"yes, this is Themyscira" Diana said proudly as they approached a small landing area next to the docks.
"and this island is occupied solely by woman?" Kal asked.
"yes, no-one but woman" Diana informed as the ships landing gear and reached the ground.
"very fascinating" Kal commented as the two could see the group of two dozen woman approach them, four on horseback on the corners of the group, all of them wearing armour.
Diana could see General Phillipus leading the group. Diana stood and took a deep breath "are you ready?" She asked Kal.
Kal stood up and turned to face Diana his face still showing barely any signs of emotion "yes" he simply said "lead the way"
Diana nodded and made her way to the exit of the ship, Kal close behind her. the ramp lowered as the General and her woman held their position at the front of the ship. Some of them where eager to see this man from the stars, some didn't even want him here and some were just because of their orders but all were ready to attack if they needed to. As Diana and Kal walked down the exit ramp of the ship, everyone was surprised to see a man who looked completely... human, handsome even. The only thing that made them think that he was different from the other men they've met in the past is the clothing he wore.
Diana walked forward first with Kal behind on her right. While Diana greeted the General Kal's eyes drifted to the woman around them, all of them had eyes on him and he returned those glances. They figured that Kal was admiring their beauty which all amazons had but when Kal was looking at them, he didn't see woman, he saw soldiers, threats. So, he did what anyone with his experience and training did, he sized them all up, counted how many there were, the weapons they used, number of escape routes he could take and whether or not he could take them down if he needed to.
Kal brought his eyes back to the General as she approached Kal. Even Phillipus was nervous and she was known for keeping all of her emotions in check, there was just something about Kal that put her on edge, Kal just stood there like a statue with his arms at his sides as she reached him "Kal-El, on behalf of Queen Hippolyta I extend to you her greetings" Phillipus said as she extended her hand.
Kal looked down to the extended hand and back to her eyes for a moment before taking a risk and reaching out but he didn't grab her hand. Kal reached further and grabbed her wrist, Phillipus doing the same. It wasn't the standard handshake but it was a greeting from one warrior to another "I appreciate the help her majesty is giving me, I look forward to meeting her" Kal said calmly.
Diana was surprised by Kal's words, very formal, gave her the impression this would not be the first time Kal was meeting royalty. She couldn't help but notice how the others were looking at him, all carrying different faces "I'm sure my mother is eager to meet him, lead the way Phillipus" Diana said.
"of course princess" Phillipus said as she turned around and led everyone into the city.
Diana stayed close to Kal's side as they walked into the city, they were in the middle of the escort but still she wanted to make sure that her sisters would be sure not to act violently towards Kal. She knew that they were ordered not to attack him but that doesn't mean that had to show him respect, he had to earn that, at least with her by his side her sisters would think twice before trying to disrespect him.
As they entered the city gate's Diana could see nearly everyone was here, no doubt to get a glance of Kal. In fact, Diana hasn't ever seen so many of her sisters so close to together before. Thankfully Diana could see that Kal wasn't starring at some of the exposed breasts of her sisters, at least they couldn't use that against him.
Kal kept his eyes forward as he followed the General, though he couldn't help but use his new-found hearing to listen to what was being whispered around them as they walked.
"so this is an alien, he looks so normal"
"he looks handsome, well-built too"
"I wonder if the princess wants to bed him"
"he shouldn't be here, we can't trust him"
"why don't we just kill him and be done with it"
"do you think he knows combat?"
"I want to be there when he's reunited with his weapon"
"we should through him into the colosseum and let him earn the right to be here"
"it seems your people have developed their opinions of me already" Kal said to Diana as they reached the bottom of the stairs that led up to the palace.
Diana sighed "I wish they wouldn't, but as much as I hate to admit it, my people are stubborn"
"I know the feeling" Kal replied as they walked through the large doors that made the entrance.
Diana could tell that all palace guards were at full attention, all ready to pounce on Kal should they need to. Though Diana couldn't help but wonder how Kal would act in a really fight, she didn't even know if Kal could fight, she assumed he knew but couldn't know for certain.
As the group entered the throne room. Kal could see the room on its own was very impressive, not taking into account the dozens of armed guards spread around the room and the others that seemed to be in more official clothing. Diana couldn't help but frown at her mother's not very welcoming welcome to Kal.
Kal's eyes turned to the throne and the well-dressed woman sitting in it. There was no doubt in Kal's mind that this was the queen, she had a crown on her head and had a younger woman sitting on her right that Kal could only guess was Princess Donna, Diana's younger sister and on her left standing tall, he could see a well-built woman much like Diana with long flowing red hair and scowl on her face. Kal could tell that all eyes were on him as they stopped in the middle of the room.
The General and her soldiers all stopped and bowed to the queen, Kal wasn't sure whether to bow or not. He felt like he should but Hippolyta wasn't Kal's queen, so in the end Kal simply put his back up straight and placed his hands behind his back in a professing manner "so this is the Kal-El my daughter has spoken so much about?" Hippolyta said out loud as the General and everyone else rose from there bowing position.
"yes, your majesty. I am Kal-El. It's an honour" Kal said calmly and respectfully.
Hippolyta was surprised by this Kal-El, he was a statue. It's like he didn't even notice all of the armed guards around the room looking at nothing but him "Kal-El, I hope you understand that this is not a common occurrents for my people. The only reason this is even happening is because my daughter asked us to allow it" Hippolyta started.
"mother..." Diana sighed as she realized she shouldn't even be surprised that within her second sentence to Kal she was being rude.
"Diana, I am simply letting this Kal-El know that despite he will be living among us until we decide he is no longer wanted here, he will not be treated like a guest because we do not trust him" Hippolyta said as everyone in the room which included a number of the senate nodded in agreement, though Donna was giving her mother a sideways glance. Hippolyta looked back to Kal-El seeing that he hasn't moved an inch, not one emotion was showing not even a frown, it was unnerving.
"nothing to say man?" Artemis spat refusing to let the frown on her face leave her.
Kal turned his head to face Artemis "no. I completely agree"
Everyone in the room frowned in confusion, even Diana who still stood by Kal's side "you do" Donna asked tilting her head at Kal.
Kal turned his eyes to face Donna using his now incredible hearing, he could hear that her heart rate had increased dramatically. Simply caused by Kal looking at her, right into her eyes "yes princess, I do" Kal said calmly "Trust has to be earned, as does respect. I've done nothing to earn either, none of you know me. So I would consider you all fools if you trust or respect me" he said boldly "keeping this society of yours completely independent and hidden from the outside world is commendable and so you've earned my respect but I do not trust you. Like you the only reason I am here is because Diana has asked it of me, though I feel that I must point out that I would have come here eventually because you have something that belongs to me. And I request that you return to me what is mine immediately" Kal said firmly as he looked back into the queen's eyes leaving no room argue, true he didn't really have a fondness for swords but weather he was fond of it or not it was still one of the last things he had left of his people, he was also the only one who could wield it. Based on what Kal could see, some of the guards and the red-haired woman had bandages on their hands so they tried to use the sword to, obviously they were unable to.
Hippolyta was shocked by what she was hearing, this man was unlike any she has met before. He was so respectful while at the same time sounding like he was challenging her, ultimately, she just decided to be honest "rest assured Kal-El, your blade will be returned to you once you have finished your business on the healing isle"
Kal tilted his head "business, your majesty?"
"yes, given that you are staying with us for an extended period of time. You must first go to the Healing Isle to get a full physical examination from our chief healer Epione" Hippolyta explained.
Kal nodded "if I must, but your majesty that is entirely unnecessary. I'm perfectly healthy" Kal tried to argue.
"do not talk back to the queen" Artimes said angrily taking and aggressive step forward towards Kal.
Hippolyta frowned at her "Artemis, please. While I'm sure that you are healthy Kal-El, this more for are peace of mind then it is for your health"
Kal sighed "very well your majesty"
Hippolyta smiled slightly "good, now Diana please escort Kal-El to the Healing Isle"
Diana bowed "of course mother, please follow me Kal-El" she told Kal before leaving the hall with Kal behind her.
Everyone else took a minute after they left to make sure they were gone before speaking amongst themselves "well... he's... interesting" Donna said started.
"he's unnerving" Phillipus replied.
"he's arrogant and needs to be remained of his place, preferably by combat" Artimes said.
"I don't think that a good idea, he looks like he knows how to handle a fight" Donna pointed out "what are your thoughts mother" she asked.
Hippolyta looked deep in thought "I don't know what to think about him, the only thing I know for a certainty is that this is going to be an interesting couple of days" she replied.
The Healing Isle
Epione was pacing nervously in one of the healing chambers. She was going through a wide range of emotions, she was scared for being so close to a man again, she was eager to examine an alien, curious as to why Diana spoke the way she did about him and she was concerned for the safety of herself and her sisters encase he was strong or had any abilities that the rest of the league.
She was told the man had arrived ten minutes ago and was just trying to prepare herself for anything as she didn't know what this man looked like, just that he was a male. The examination table lay in the middle of the chamber with the sun light from the large open balcony's that allowed a large amount of sunlight into the chamber. Epione didn't know what to expect so she had all the equipment and a handful of remedies and potions ready so she could be ready for every circumstance.
She heard to door to the chamber open and she turned to see Diana and the alien be her side. Epione took a moment to look at the alien, she was incredibly surprised by what she was seeing. He looked so human, wearing strange clothing. She was now more eager than scared to get a good luck at the man, she found herself with a very strong desire to get under his skin and see how he worked. Epione turned her attention back to Diana "princess, it's so good to see you again" Epione said walking forward trying her best to ignore the man and gave Diana a big hug.
"it's good to see you as well Epione" Diana said exiting the embrace and holding both her hands "I thank you for doing this Epione, I know you're not very happy about it" she said sincerely as she could see Epione's eyes drifting to Kal. Diana smiled "Epione, this is Kal-El. Kal-El I'll like to introduce you to Epione, Themyscira's chief healer" she finished.
Epione's eyes turned to face Kal who stood still beside Diana with an emotionless expiration "ma'am" Kal said nodding towards Epione.
Epione shifted awkwardly towards Kal "Kal-El, it's good to finely meet you" she lied, she just wanted to be polite "I trust you know why you're here?"
"yes, I've been request to undergo a full physical examination to ease the minds of your sister" Kal said.
"yes, would you please remove your armour and lay down on the exam table" Epione said and turned to Diana as Kal moved forward to the table "your majesty, I have request that you leave so I can perform the examination"
Diana wasn't happy about the idea of leaving Kal alone and not being able to see the examination but she knew she couldn't argue with Epione "of course, I'll wait outside when you..." She started before her eyes drifted to Kal who stood by the table removing his flight suit.
Kal placed his hand on his chest aligning his figures in certain way placed at specific points of the crest. Diana's eye brows went up in shock as did Epione's when they both saw Kal's clothing look like it was disintegrating around his body until nothing was left but the crest itself that Kal held in his hand. Underneath the suit, he was wearing what Diana guessed resembled black boxers but what shocked her the most was the large number of scars on his body.
Kal still had his back turned to Diana and Epione but they could already see two large scars across his upper back and a large burn mark on his lower back "your majesty, as I said you must leave so I can perform the examination" Epione repeated.
Diana didn't register what she just said, her eyes where fixed on Kal, or Kal's scars to be more exact. She's never seen anyone that badly scared before, not even some of her warrior sisters, or her fellow leaguers. Now there was no doubt in her mind, Kal-El was a fighter in some fashion "Princess" Epione said louder than normal to snap Diana out of her train of thought.
Diana quickly turned back to Epione "oh... yes, of course... let me know... when you're... finished" Diana said blushing before quickly turning around and leaving the chamber.
Epione walked forward and locked the door feeling much better about the examination. She turned around back to Kal and saw him looking at her calmly. Her eyes drifted to the front of his body, it held even more scar's then his back. She needed to see the full extent of these injury's "please, lay down on the examination table Kal-El" she requested.
Kal nodded, placed the crest on the table next to the medical tools and moved to the table laying down on top of it, he lied there perfectly still as Epione moved over towards him "I would like to be clear Kal-El, this is a fully physical examination, so will need to put you under in order to spare you any unnecessary pain"
Kal nodded "I understand" his simply said.
Epione nodded back awkwardly as she reached for a small cup that held a special mixture of ingredients "here, drink this" she said handing him the cup.
Kal took the cup out of her hand and slowly drank it, didn't take long for Kal to drift of too an unconscious state. Once Epione was sure Kal was completely knocked out she began to perform the examination "what in the gods names" she gasped at what she was seeing.
Themyscira- the palace
Hippolyta sat on her throne dealing with common issues of the day, being a queen does keep you busy. Donna was sitting on her right, she didn't have to but she had nothing better to do today apart from hound Diana about her love life and the league "something on your mind mother" Donna asked turning to Hippolyta seeing the troubled look on her face.
Hippolyta sighed as the senator she was talking to left, leaving the two alone with the handful guards spread out around the room "no my daughter, do not worry about me" Hippolyta said trying to deflect the question.
"it's him isn't it" Donna said. Hippolyta gave him a sideways glance "he reminds you of him, doesn't he?" Donna guessed.
Hippolyta couldn't help but sigh "yes, the way Kal-El carries himself. The way he talks. The way he looks at everything around him" Hippolyta said trying to keep those memories at bay.
Donna knew that her mother was talking about Hercules "mother, it's not fair to judge all on the actions of a few hundred. And from what Diana told about him being from another world, it's impossible for him to be anywhere near here when that happened"
"yes, Donna I know, and I know I shouldn't judge him but something about him puts me on edge. It's..."
"unnerving" Diana finished for her as she entered the room and walked over to the pair "he's with Epione now, they should be longer than an hour"
"that is comfiting, hopefully she can learn something useful about him" Hippolyta said.
Diana quietly walked forward towards her mother" mother I know this is not easy for you, but I really appreciate you doing this. Even though you were quite rude to him"
"I simply wanted Kal-El to understand the situation he was in, after all you will not be here for the entirety of his stay" Hippolyta argued back.
"I know mother but even you can tell that he has been through an ordeal, and you promised he would be welcomed here. Hera knows he won't be to the rest of the world" Diana sighed. She knew that aliens where somewhat tolerated by the government but that's only if they are found by the league first. If they are found without the leagues knowledge, then they'll most likely be turned over the A.R.G.U.S, and that never ends well for them. Even the department of Meta-Human affairs that Steve and she herself was a part of tried to get a hold aliens. Though she tries her best to make sure the aliens are treated fairly but most of the time she has to get the league to help the aliens.
Kal was found by the league first but the government won't like that Kal has what seems to be extremely advanced tech and she could guess he won't be interested in sharing it, no human would like that.
"don't worry Diana, I'll look after Kal-El while your away" Donna said happily. Hippolyta didn't like Donna's eagerness to be close to Kal-El at all.
Two hours later
Diana and Donna both sat slouched on their chairs with a hand supporting their heads while their mother spoke to one of the senators about a farming problem. It was official they were board out of their minds, Diana was more entertained with monitor duty on the Watch Tower then this, and that's saying something.
"and of course, I will want to re-establish guard rotations as soon as the festival is finished" Phillipus said "And my queen, I feel it best you know that Kal-El's appearance created a great deal of unrest for our sisters" the senator spoke quickly getting Donna's and Diana's attention "while it is true some are more welcoming of him then others, his arrival has divided us. It's worrying" she finished.
"while I understand out sisters concerned we have to remember that we are not the only ones who have suffered throughout history. It is true that Themyscira was created for us, we have a duty to share it with others in order to help them, even if they are men"
Diana and Donna couldn't help but smile at their mother's words, it was confuting that despite what she may feel about Kal-El she words honour her word and make sure to help Kal-El recover from whatever he just came from.
Before anyone could say anything else the throne room door's opened and Epione walked in carrying some scrolls with Kal on her right back in this flight suit, his face as emotionless as usual "your majesty" Epione said as she bowed while tightened his back and nodded towards her.
Everyone in the room could tell that Epione was looking different than usual, she's always been very calm in the face of anything. Today she was different, she looked like she just ran a marathon and was left incredibly satisfied.
Hippolyta could easily tell that Epione wanted to tell her about the examination but she knew she wouldn't while she was so close to Kal, she believed in discretion "Phillipus, would mind escorting Kal to his quarters. I believe we have a spare room ready in the east wing"
"yes, my queen" Phillipus said bowing before turning "follow me Kal-El" she instructed.
"of course General" Kal said following her.
As the doors to the throne room closed Hippolyta's, Diana's and Donna's eyes all turned to the chief healer "do not leave us in suspense Epione, what can you tell us about him from the examination" Hippolyta said.
Epione's eyes turned bright and a big smile spread across his face "My queen, he is incredible. I have never seen anything like him before, he is unbelievable"
Diana knew Epione had not had the chance to examine an alien before but she didn't expect this type of reaction from her "calm yourself Epione" Hippolyta said "start from the beginning"
"of course my queen" Epione said blushing from embarrass meant about how excited she got over Kal-El "well first my impression of Kal-El was his skin. After seeing all of his body I can say the twenty percent of his body is covered in scar tissue, with secondary degree burns on his lower back. From what I can tell they are all different ages, meanings he didn't get them all in any one time but most likely throughout the course of his life. I've never seen anyone with that amount of scars, not even are own most seasoned worriers" Epione started.
Hippolyta didn't know what to say about that, it would explain why Kal-El carried himself the way he did. He was so disciplined, so sure of himself, Diana was shocked, that would mean he had just as many scars on his front as he did the back, not even Bruce, the Batman had that many scars "and what of the inside of his body?" She asked trying to get all the information she could before she tried to understand him.
"that's where he gets the most interesting" Epione said smiling again "first his skin is very strong, more dense then Diana's as the tools I tried to use to make an insertion broke and shattered into piece's"
Now everyone was starting to get concerned, Diana was the strongest amazon and arguably the strongest Leaguer next to J'onn. To hear that Kals skin was denser then hers was troubling "but thankfully I was able to get under it eventually. But only by using the tools gifted by Asclepius was I able to perform the rest of the examination"
Asclepius, the god of medicine. He had gifted a handful of tools to Epione when Themyscira was created, being the magical weapons of the gods, she only used them when the situation was dire "and what can you tell us?" Diana said deciding she would freak out about all of this later.
"that's where he is the most exciting" Epione said smiling again as she grabbed one of the scrolls and handed it over to Hippolyta. Who looked closely at it reading it all with Diana and Donna at her sides reading also while she continued to speak "there is only one difference between him and everyone else, he has two hearts. Both located in the centre of his chest only ten centimetres apart. Apart from that, there's nothing different about him from anyone else I've examined in the past"
Donna looked up from the scroll and chuckled seeing Epione smiling madly like a child "you seem very happy for someone who doesn't know Epione"
"I must admit princess, that I do take a pleasure from it" Epione said smiling "it has been to long since I have faced a mystery that I did not already know, it is very refreshing"
"and how did Kal-El behave during his examination?" Hippolyta asked.
"oh, he was completely co-operative during the entire process. I wish some of our sisters where that easy to deal with" Epione replied.
"I would like a copy of the examination report Epione" Diana said "the league would be very grateful for the information you have on him"
"of course princess" Epione said bowing.
"I imagine Phillipus has shown Kal-El to his room by now" Hippolyta said standing up "let us head to the senate so we can be there when Phillipus and Kal-El arrive so we can see him retrieve his weapon" she finished standing and heading for the senate with Diana and Donna right behind her.
East-Wing of the Palace
Phillipus led Kal to one of the spare guest rooms, she tried not to let it bother her but she didn't like being too close to this man without trying to strike him down and as they walked to looks the other guards and servants gave him, she was not alone in that thought "it seems you and your people don't seem to found of me" Kal stated.
"it is understandable, you are the first man to be staying on our island for a very long time" Phillipus replied.
"while that does explain why your people of taken such an interest in me, it does not explain why I have seen may stare at me as if I was their mortal enemy" Kal said as they reached a door.
Phillipus sighed as she opened to door and the two stepped inside. Kal was surprised by what he saw. The room was large and furnished, it had a large double bed with a silk cover, a fire pit on the other side of the room with a luxurious couch in front of it. There was a door leading into a bathing room that held a tub for a bath, a sink and a toilet. The room also had a good décor with velvet rugs and drapes with painting spread out all over the room and a balcony that looked out over the main city.
"because in some ways you are their mortal enemy" she said as she and Kal stood in the centre of the room next to the fire pit behind the couch.
"I don't understand, how can that be possible? None of you know me" Kal said.
"no, we don't. But you are a man. That is more than enough for some of us to have hatred for you" Phillipus said.
Kal raised an eye brow to her "why would my gender have anything to do with your people's opinion of me? Would it have something to do with why there are no men on your island?" Kal asked.
"I don't think it is my place to say Kal-El, it would be better for the Queen or either of the princess to answer that question" Phillipus replied trying to drop the subject "before I escort you to the senate perhaps it will be best for you to change into something more native, it will help sway the public opinion you. There will be spare clothing in the dresser by the bed, I will wait outside until you are done"
The Senate Building
The word had spread once Hippolyta, Diana and Donna had arrived at the senate building. Everyone realized that if they were there then it would be long before Kal arrived to and everybody wanted to see him draw his blade from the ground. As time passed the senate building was completely packed with people, you couldn't even move two feet before bumping into someone. The free space was around the sword itself and the throne where Hippolyta sat with Donna on her right, Diana on her left and Artimes standing at the front of the crowd with her arms crossed.
It was clear that almost everyone in the room had bandages on their hands, so they tried to let the blade itself. And failed.
From Hippolyta's view which looked down the hall all the way to the main doors and to her Diana and Donna, they could see the doors open and the crowd began to clear a path. Diana walked forward and stood next to the sword as she saw Phillipus and Kal walk through the crowed and Phillipus walked forward to Hippolyta and bowing to her and then standing next to Artimes while Kal just stood still starring at the blade.
Diana could see that he was smiling, if not just slightly "Well Kal-El, re-take what is yours" Hippolyta said as she gestured towards the sword.
Kal-El walked forward while his eyes drifted to the people around him "it seems a great deal of you attempted to try and wiled the sword yourselves" Kal said as he stood next to the sword, skimming over it with his hand.
"why did it burn us?" Diana asked crossing her arms looking at Kal, not needing to look around to see her sisters nodding to her question.
"it was too much for your brains to handle" Kal said.
"what? What do you mean, too much for our brains?" Artimes asked stepping for angrily.
Kal sighed "you need to understand that the sword isn't just a piece of sharp metal. This is Kryptonian technology" Kal said.
Diana frowned at what he just said 'Kryptonian' was that his race? Diana thought to herself before asking "so if it's not just a blade, then what is it?" She asked.
Kal looked right at her "it's one of the most advanced things my people built" he answered "when it was made it was bound to the blood line of the El family. Which is one of the reasons why it rejected you all when you tried to use it, you're not part of the house of El and as I said, it's to much for your brains to handle" Kal informed.
Diana tilted her head at him. It was not that surprising now that she thought about it, there were lots of things in man's world that needed a DNA scan in order to work "I don't understand, Diana could still pick it up and use it like any other sword" Donna said walking forward as well.
Kal nodded "true, you could pick it up and swing it around but it won't be operating at one hundred percent efficiency. When you grabbed it with both hands, it reads you DNA and activates, which is why who ever grabbed it first was rejected" Kal said looking down at the sword with a smile.
Diana frowned wondering what would happen if Kal used the sword himself "and what would happen if the sword was used to its full power?" Hippolyta asked.
"then the wielder would become a one-person army" Kal said.
"how does that work?" Diana quickly asked wanting to know more and more about the sword so she could write a report for the league data base.
Kal looked at her "it's complicated" he simply said back to her.
Diana frowned at him, it seemed that Kal-El had a secret. Before anyone could say anything else. Kal turned his body fully to face the blade not wanting to wait any longer.
Everyone leaned in closer as Kal reached out with both hands around the grip of the sword. Kal's hands gripped the blade, now everyone's eyes widened as instead of a red light like they all saw when their sisters tried to use the sword. Instead the writing that went down the blade and the lines of the patterns that went around the grip including the family crest at the top of the grip all glowed with an almost ethereal blue.
Everyone could feel the ground shake slightly as he grunted lifting the blade from the ground. Diana looked at the ground around Kal and the sword and her eyes narrowed as she saw small rocks and dirt clods that where made when the blade met the ground the first time began to slowly lift of the ground and into the air. Kal gave the blade one last pull and the tip of the sword came out of the ground, the ground stopped shaking as Kal took a step or two back holding the blade upwards taking a couple of deep breaths.
Kal closed his eyes and tried to concentrate, after all he hasn't felt that rush of knowledge in over two billion years. His eyes opened to the sight of everyone starring at him. He straightened his back and did a couple of skill full swings and twirls with blade around himself before stopping and restraighting his back before holding the sword with both hands and facing it downwards towards the ground.
As amazed as she was at what she was seeing Diana quickly realized something that gave her much pleasure in thinking about "Kal-El, do you spar by any chance" she asked getting a competitive smirk.
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