Icons: The Princess

Chloe stood behind Diana, she hoped that Diana was not overreaching. The door opened and in came four Amazon warriors they were all armed with swords and spears. Diana rushed the warriors. The lead warrior took a hack at Diana. She blocked the blow with her bracelet. She then kicked the warrior; it sent the warrior in to the others. They pushed the lead warrior down to the ground and attacked Diana.

One of the warriors stabbed at Diana with a spear. Diana dodged the spear and threw an elbow into the warriors face. Chloe heard the bone break in the warrior's nose. Diana took the spear and used it against it against the warriors. One of the warriors used her sword to break the spear Diana was using. Diana used the two pieces as weapons; she was able to use them to fight off the warriors. Soon all the warriors were on the ground and out.

"That was very impressive." Chloe said.

"Not really I've been everyone of them before." Diana said.

"What are you talking about?" Chloe asked.

"I'll explain later right now we need to contact Clark and let him know what's going on." Diana said.

"I'll just call him on my cell." Chloe said.

"You can't we don't have any cell towers" Diana said.

"I though Smallville was the place that time forgot." Chloe said.

"Don't worry I have a plan." Diana said.

Catherine went inside the mansion secretly places listening devices on the library were the task force was working. Then they headed back to Clark's place. Not wanting to let his parents find out that what him and Lois where up to they went into the loft.

Catherine looked around the loft and then set up her gear.

"You have a nice set up here." She said.

"Thanks my dad built it." Clark said.

"I don't think he got the hint." Lois said.

"Do you two always fight like this?" Catherine asked.

"Yes some people confuse it with friendly banter." Lois said.

"Can we work on trying to find Diana's mother?" Clark said.

"I place bugging devices in the library we should be able to hear what ever is going on." Catherine said.

"You should bee able to learn something if Ares calls?" Lois asked.

"I'm sure we should hear something from him soon." Catherine said.

"What can you tell us about him?" Clark asked.

"Just what everyone else knows about him, nothing." Catherine said

"You come from a island that worships all the Greek gods and you know nothing about him." Lois said.

"We don't worship all the gods." Catherine said.

"So you just worship the ones that make you hot and get you laid?" Lois said.

"We worship the gods that protects us and our way of life. I don't have time for this." Catherine said.

"Then tell us what you do know." Clark said

"Fine." Catherine said.

Lex was growing restless sitting in the hospital. He was feeling better and wanted to get out and see what was going on. He also wanted to know more about the guy that invaded his party and ruined his night with Lana. He crawled out of bed; he ignored the pain that shot though his side most likely from the broken ribs. He put on his clothes and then headed outside. He had nearly made it out when he was stopped by a Doctor.

"Mr. Luthor you need to go back to your bed." He said.

"I feel fine now I need to go." Lex said.

"Mr. Luthor.

"Doctor. I promise you that I will have a Doctor flow in from Metropolis." Lex said

"Fine it's your choice and I can't stop you." The Doctor said then he let Lex leave the hospital. When he got outside he reached into his pocket and dial his driver's number. A few minutes later Lex was heading back to the mansion.

Clark, Lois and Catherine had decided to take turns listening to the bug. At the moment it was Lois' turn to listen in. Catherine had gone back to thee mansion just in case something came up. Clark went inside the house to get Lois something to eat. He was thinking about taking Lois something that she would hate.

He went to the fridge and made Lois a sandwich he was about to head back to the barn when he saw Lana drive up. She got out of the car and walked over to him. She wondered if Clark was still upset about her and Lex.

"Lana, what are you doing here?" He asked.

"I wanted to if you heard anything about Diana's mother?" Lana said.

"Nothing yet but we're still for some info." Clark said.

"Who's we're?" Lana asked.

"Me and Lois and Catherine. Diana's head of security. How's Lex?" He asked.

"He wants to get out of the hospital already he thinks that can help out." Lana said.

"Can he?" Clark said.

"Lex can be really resourceful." Lana said. Lois came out of the barn a moment later.

"Hey, Smallville what's the deal with the food?" Lois said. Lois blushed when she saw Lana. She had embarrassed herself. "Never mind.

"No, Lois it's okay I got to be going anyway." Lana said.

"We'll talk later." Clark said.

"Great." Lana said and then drove off. Clark gave Lois a less than friendly look.

"Clark, I'm really sorry. I didn't know that Lana was here." Lois said.

"It's okay Lois. "Clark said. He then turned and headed back inside the house. Lois followed him inside.

"Why don't you tell her that you don't like the idea of her dating Lex?" Lois said

"I don't want her to think that I'm jealous." Clark said.

"Clark, I really never get involved with your love life, but this time I can't keep my mouth shut." Lois said.

"Lois I really don't what to hear it right now." Clark said.

"Too bad Clark, you're going to. From the moment I met you you've been in love with Lana, and every time you have a chance you shoot yourself in the foot or someone beats you to the punch. Get mad, Clark, it's okay to be mad. " Lois said. She was about to keep her rant going when her cell rang. She reached into her pocket and answered her phone.

"Hello?" Lois said. Clark used his super-hearing to listen in.

"We might have gotten something her you better come and check it out." Catherine said.

"Right were on the way." Lois said.

"No, just you be yourself for the moment anyway." She said.

"I'm on the way. "Lois said.

"What's up?" Clark asked.

"Catherine wants to meet with me alone." Lois said.

"I don't like it doesn't sound right." Clark said.

"What happened to "Mr. Believe in everyone"?" Lois asked.

"Alright fine, but call me just in case." Clark said.

"Hey Smallville I'll be fine." Lois said and then head out. Clark waited to give Lois a head start, and then he ran after her.

Chloe and Diana had made it thought the lower levels of the palace. They ran into a few groups of warriors but Diana was able to get rid of them with ease. Now they were going up a staircase that would lead them to the main floor of the palace and out. When they got back to top of the stairs Diana hit a hidden switch and a door opened. When they walked out they were back in the library.

"How did you know about this?" Chloe asked.

"When you get as board as I got here you find things to do." Diana said.

"We still have to contact Clark and tell him what's going on." Chloe said

"No, I want to find Ariel, she a part of Ares plan." Diana said.

"Where do you think she's at?" Chloe asked

"At Ares temple." Diana said.

"Then let's go." Chloe said.

"I think there might be some Amazon in you." Diana said.

"If you think that then you should hang around my cousin." Chloe said.

Chloe and Diana were able to make it to Ares temple. They took out a few guards and then snuck into the temple. When reached the main area of the temple, they discovered Ariel and some of her guards. A blast of fire later and Ares appeared. He was now dressed in his standard Greek warrior's armor. Ariel knelt before him.

"Is the army ready here?" Ares asked.

"Yes, my Lord." Ariel said.

"Good, soon the final steps in my plan will be finished and there will be all out war." Ares said.

"What steps shall I take her master?" Ariel asked.

"Kill the Princess, and her human friend." Ares said. A quick burst of fire later and Ares was gone again. Ariel and her warriors then left the temple and headed back to the palace.

"We have to get back to the palace and wait." Diana said.

"We could use the tunnels to get to Ariel." Chloe said.

"Right." Diana agreed.

Lois stopped her car near the Luthor Corp shipping plant. She looked a round and saw Catherine pull up in her sliver BMW. She got out of the car and walked toward Lois. Clark hid behind that guard shack and listened in.

"So why did you call me out here alone?" Lois asked.

"I don't trust your friend." Catherine said.

"You don't trust Clark, Look I usually don't stick up for him but you can trust Clark. Clark Kent with out a doubt the world's oldest living boys scout." Lois said.

"That's what you say but do you really know him?" Catherine asked.

"What do you mean?" Lois asked.

"His best friend is Lex Luthor." Catherine said.

"Lex maybe shady at times, but he's on the up and up." Lois said.

"That's why he knew that Ares was going to attack." Catherine said.

"What are you talking about?" Lois asked.

"He knew what was going to happen and he did nothing about it." Catherine said.

"Are you saying that Lex was part of the plan to kidnap Diana's mother?" Lois said.

"You're lying." Clark said.

"Smallville what are you doing here?" Lois asked.

"I followed you." Clark said.

"And now you'll die with her." Catherine said. She then pulled her gun and fired at Lois. Clark used his super-speed covered Lois. He felt the bullets hit his back and bounce off.

"Get off of me and go get her." Lois said. Clark followed Catherine into the cornfield. She ran as fast as she could. She looked over her shoulder to see if anyone was following her. She ran into something hard and fell to the ground. She looked up and saw Clark standing over her. Clark reached down and picked her up.

"What is Ares planning?" Clark asked.

"I'll never tell you." Catherine said.

"Then you'll tell Interpol." Clark said. Then they headed back to the parking lot. When they reached the parking lot, Catherine reached into her pocket and took a small pill. She popped it into her mouth and fell to the floor. Clark and Lois rushed over to her.

"Catherine tell us what Ares is up to." Lois asked.

"It's too late your friend Lex is dead."

Clark and Lois looked at each other. Things were getting out of hand.

To Be Continued….