Chapter VII.
The sounds of helicopter propellers got the attention of the Kents and the Queen of the Amazons. They stepped outside of the house and watched as a black chinook landed. They were surprised to see Calix step out of the chopper, followed by a steely-faced African-American woman. A neigh sounded from behind a tree, and all heads turned to see Sampson. Knowing that he couldn't fit in the helicopter, he'd run off as soon as Kal-El decided to go with Waller, arriving back at the Kent farm and patiently waiting for his master to return. Waller directed the copter to leave.
"What's going on here son, and who is this woman?" Hippolyta asked with clear suspicion as she frowned at Amanda. The Kents stared at the unscrupulous government agent with fear and curiosity.
"My name is Amanda Waller, and I work for the government. That's all you need to know about me."
"I first met her in Washington D.C when I announced myself to the world. I was causing a jam. Then she showed up in this same aircraft after i beat some bad guys at an oil refinery," Calix explained.
"Those men slaughtered the workers and planned to sell the oil on the Black Market. But our little hero here defeated them without killing them. He wounded them with their own shot bullets," Waller said proudly, patting his head and ignoring his obvious irritation. The Kents and the Amazonian Queen looked at the ten year old meta-human with a mixture if surprise and pride.
"She showed up seconds after that, having tracked my movements with satellites. I knew what she wanted to ask before she asked it."
"And what might that be my son?"
"To medically examine me, recruit me to work for her, and learn about my heritage and secrets. She didn't ask about Themiscyra's secrets so don't worry."
Looking back at the short and plump woman, Hippolyta said firmly, "Your request is denied."
Smirking Ms. Waller stated, "Kal-El has already agreed to my request your highness."
The Queen audibly gasped, and her eyes landed on her surrogate son.
"Since I don't trust this woman, at all, I'd rather keep her near me than far away from me, so I can see what she's up to. And I've made it clear that I won't be her assassin."
'I've truly raised a wise young man,' Hippolyta thought, feeling tremendous pride in the boy she adopted.
"Calix go clean and feed your white stallion, I and the Kents need to talk privately with this Amanda Waller."
The last son of krypton obeyed without question and walked towards the Kent barn. After he left, the Amazon monarch took out a shining golden cord and said, "This is the lasso truth. It compels honesty from those who wear it."
She swung it and it landed over the chest of the ruthless black ops agent. Waller made no attempt to avoid it.
"What is your name?"
"Amanda Blake Waller."
"What part of the United States government do you work for?"
"I joined the U.S Army at age 18, and after becoming a captain, I joined the Central Intelligence Agency."
"What do you as a CIA agent?"
"Carry out missions that are unauthorized, unsanctioned, and illegal but absolutely necessary to the safety of this country."
"Why did you want with my son?"
"Some of my colleagues found his sudden arrival and powers alarming. More than a few wanted him detained or eliminated at once. I suggested a more diplomatic approach."