It was a fine morning in Themyscira as the rays of the scorching sun found its way in Diana's room as she slowly fidgets her fingers through the familiar scent of the covers which gave her a nostalgic feeling inside.
It was still like before, the same covers she used as a kid till now warming her body from within. Diana snuggled her nose unto the covers, savoring the wonderful aroma of her childhood.
"It's great to be home" she whispers to herself
Slowly, she sat up on her bed with every stiff muscle on her back condescending with every motion she makes. Diana stood up and did her typical morning exercise that she had done since she was still a toddler till now.
With every flex she makes corresponds to a satisfying sound of bone cracking which was very soothing to the ears
She knelt down on the floor as she gave respects to Hera for another wonderful day, especially in her return to Themyscira, Diana's precious Homeland
Diana was focusing on her solemn prayers when suddenly a loud knock came from the door. Finishing the last verse of her prayer, she stood up to her feet to answer the door.
"I'm there, sister" She yells in response
Upon opening the door there stood her mother Queen Hippolyta with her traditional Royal robes and Tunic that reaches to her legs
"I wanted to be the first one to greet my daughter her first week back in Themyscira" Queen Hippolyta softly uttered as she leaned in close, embracing Diana in her arms "Oh how I missed you so much, My precious Diana"
Diana returned the embrace with a warm hug of her own.
"I missed you too Mother, there wasn't a day when you and my sisters didn't cross my mind back then" Diana responded sincerely with tears forming on her eyes
Queen Hippolyta pulls away from the hug as she cups Diana's cheeks with her left hand and leans in close to kiss her forehead
"Come my Diana, this wonderful occasion should be celebrated all throughout Themyscira" Queen Hippolyta proudly stated "My daughter, the future Queen of Themyscira has returned!"
A sharp feeling of uncertainty struck Diana upon hearing the last statement. She wasn't sure whether she has decided or not.
"Yes Mother…" Diana hesitantly responded
Diana was still hesitant about the notion of her replacing her Mother as the Queen. It is a big responsibility that she's not sure if she can fulfill as of yet.
She's back where she really belongs, and that is what's important for now. No point in dwelling the outcomes that will happen in the future when the present is still here for her to enjoy
"Meet me at the pavilion when the sun strikes north. Your homecoming shall be as grand as possible" Queen Hippolyta stated
"Yes Mother" Diana hesitantly replied as she watched her mother waltz towards to outskirts of the island
Shrugging all the thoughts off, she stood straight to her ground to march out. She didn't want to set a bad example on her fellow Amazons, especially coming back after so many years. This is finally home after so many years of wandering and it felt so wonderful to her to be back
XXX
Every Amazon in the island was in delight upon knowing their princess' return to their homeland.
Festivity was implemented at every corner with the Amazons preparing for the ceremony that is about to upheld. It was a wonderful day indeed for the island of Themyscira.
Diana found herself waltzing the old path walk that she used to play with as a kid while mesmerizing the nostalgic scenery of the island with the sweet sound of the swaying leaves of the Palm trees.
The ambient squeals of her joyful sisters that she passes by. Somehow this made Diana feel warm for she never would've expected this day to come. Diana herself returning to the place she always felt welcome in despite living in the outside world for so long.
She has decided to stay for good after her services in the Watchtower and the League. It was hard for her to bid farewell to her friends especially when she told them about her decision.
But deep inside her heart, Diana knew that there is something bothering her that is keeping her from being genuinely happy.
Diana's eyes grew narrow as she notices a big shadow of the Palm tree blocking a ray of sunshine just ahead of her. This piqued her interest suddenly as she found herself spacing out…
"Diana? What do you mean leaving?" Superman asked in a very worried manner
"I stated my claim loud and clear, I just want you guys to hear before I'll be taking my leave tomorrow" Diana stated sternly
The whole watchtower was still at shock upon hearing Wonder Woman's news which really struck the league suddenly, Who would've thought that someone as prominent as Wonder Woman would leave the league all of a sudden
"Woah Woah Wondy, this is literally out of nowhere" Flash stated "Aren't you happy here with us?"
Diana slowly caressed her knuckles upon hearing Wally's take, avoiding his gaze in the process
"It was a decision I had to make, alone…"
"But still, don't you think this is too rushed? What's bothering you? Is it us? If so, then maybe we can talk it out before yo…"
Green Lantern tapped his shoulder, indicating for him to halt his outburst
"Are you really sure about this Diana? This is a big news to the league and to the whole world" Green asked sincerely
"I uhhh…" Diana slowly stuttered
"What about our friendship Diana? The bond we had in the league with everyone? Are you just gonna throw them away?" Shayera rebuked out of nowhere
"Shayera, calm down." Superman stated "There must be an explanation for this Diana"
Shayera then glared daggers at Superman as she interrupted his claim
"How are you this calm Kal? Aren't you even a little bit sad that Diana is leaving, maybe for good?" Shayera interrupted
"Of course I'm worried, but like I said, there must be a clear explanation of all of this" Superman answered in a composed manner "I am as surprised as all of you"
Finally reaching her limit, Diana stood strong to the meeting room with anger brewing in her eyes
"Enough! I have finally made my decision and it is absolute" Diana announced in a strong manner
"You can't just possibly leave us like that Diana, at least give us a good reason why." Martian Manhunter stated suddenly
Diana looked at J'onn worriedly as J'onn responds in a nod
"I am returning to my home, which is Themyscira and I already made my decision. The reason of my departure isn't related to what anyone has done whatsoever" Diana stated
"Is there anything we can do to convince you to stay?" Superman pleaded
"Unlimited supply of Iced Mocha?" Flash suggested
Diana couldn't help but let out a feint chuckle as a tear was forming in her eyes. She was reminiscing how she would miss moments like this with her wonderful friends
"That sounds tempting Wally but I'm afraid nothing can convince me otherwise, I had already made my decision"
Shayera gave her a look of distain
"uhuh…" Shayera mumbled
Diana notices her sudden mood swing, suspicious about what was going on her mind
"Are you really sure that nothing can convince you to stay? Or no one?" Shayera questioned sarcastically
Diana grew astonished upon hearing Shayera's statement.
"And what could you possibly mean by that?" Diana asked
"If he was here, I bet he could somehow get through you" Shayera responded
Diana furrowed her eyebrows, clearly not wanting anything of the said topic
"Look everyone; I just want my last day to be as memorable and enjoyable as possible. Won't everyone grant that for me at least?" Diana pleaded
Diana's words really pierced through the hostile mood as everyone grew silent for a moment. Superman decided to break the ice-
"Alright then, we shall have a going away party for Diana later at the watchtower"
Surprised, Flash couldn't help but interrupt
"Clark, you can't possibly be okay with Diana lea…"
Superman gave him a worried look, indicating he didn't want any of this either, but if it would be for Diana's choice, then they must oblige whether they like or not
"Thanks Everyone, I don't want to leave without wonderful memories of you all" Diana stated
"We are gonna make this evening memorable for you Diana" Shayera said
"The question is…" John interrupted "Is he gonna come ?"
He shifted his gaze on an empty seat next do Diana. Everyone immediately caught on who John was referring to.
"Well that's up to him.." Diana softly mumbled in a sad manner
Superman noticed Diana's sadness lurking in her eyes and decided to uplift the whole mood
"Anyways, let's make this party memorable for Diana" Superman announced
Everyone cheered at the final decision
"Diana!"
Diana immediately returns to her senses upon hearing the loud yell that seemed to come out of nowhere and Alas, it was her dear old friend, Donna
"Sister, it's been too long!" Donna squealed while giving Diana a warm hug
"Yes Donna, I have finally returned home" Diana responded
Both shared a tender warm hug as they missed each other for all those years
"Come sister, the ceremony is starting" Donna stated
"Is that soo.." Diana slowly murmured
Donna noticed Diana's sudden mood swing
"Is everything alright Sister? Donna asked
Diana shrugged it all off, giving the fellow Amazon a bright and wonderful smile to conceal her longing emotions
"It's nothing big, sister. Let us proceed to the ceremony"
Donna then led Diana to the ceremony where a large gathering of Amazons is withheld. A ceremony of the return of Themyscira's princess and heir of the position of the Queen.
All of a sudden, Diana's thoughts were hovering somewhere else again. She felt dizzy for a second as she found herself daydreaming looking at the sea
"You mean to say there is such a wonderful girl that is about my age back in your island!?"
Robin asked hysterically as his voice echoed through the empty creaks and corners of the batcave. He seemed very excited to hear about this lady that Diana was going on about.
"Yes, and you kids are very similar in so many ways indeed. I'm pretty sure you both will get along so well" Diana reassured sincerely
Robin's eyes grew wide of amazement as he couldn't hold back his excitement upon meeting this girl
"What's she like? Is she pretty? Does she have raven hair? Is she strong like you? Is she into fighting bad guys as well?"
"I see that you already made yourself in, Princess."
All of a sudden, a gust of strong wind came hovering into the batcave as a familiar voice lingers.
It was Batman after a night of patrolling the streets of Gotham. He merely fought crooks but he seemed too worn out with those novice thugs.
"Bruce…. I let Wonder Woman in because…"
"Alfred needs you in the kitchen, go to him." Bruce hissed menacingly
"But I don't know how to coo…"
"Just go!" Batman interrupted
And in an instant, Robin dashed towards the manor. Leaving Batman and Wonder Woman alone in the Batcave.
For some reason, Diana was nervous around him as of this moment. She wasn't always like this but the sight of Batman was too tough for her to handle but she still forced herself to come see him even if it would break her heart.
"Batma.. I mean Bruce, I…"
"Sorry I haven't been coming to the watchtower these past days, I have been busy on something as of lately" Bruce stated
"Well everyone misses you there Bruce, you should give them a visit sometime" Diana uttered with a smile "But anyways, I have something important to tell you Bruce…"
Bruce notices something about Diana, something quite unusual that isn't like her.
"Is everything okay Diana?" Bruce asked in a concerned manner
Diana bows down her head of sadness, he must never know how hard these past days was for her. He'd definitely be affected too for sure. That's just how he is
Bruce took a step closer as his hand caressed Diana's left cheek,
"Diana…?"
"I'm going back home Bruce." Diana retorted quickly
It was visible from Bruce's expression that he grew astonished upon hearing Diana's words, he couldn't believe it at first.
"Home like… Themyscira?" Bruce asked
"yes." Diana responded with sadness in her voice
"Will you ever come back?"
"I…. I don't know, probably not"
Diana notices the sudden sadness brewing into his eyes. Bruce felt crushed upon hearing this, trying to keep his cool despite his emotions going rampant inside of him.
"Mother has announced my return to Themyscira, meaning I am needed back in my home Bruce" Diana explained softly
"You already made your decision?" Bruce asked
"Yes."
"A-Are you sure about this?" Bruce uttered nervously
"Yes."
"Well, if that's what you wish…"
It was clear from Bruce's expression that his words are contradicting what he was feeling inside. He wanted no other than to hold Diana tight and not let her go again, but he had no right to keep Diana in captive. Her responsibilities in Themyscira is greater than any happiness that he could give her
He looked at Diana in the eyes with a fake smile curved in his lips. Bruce didn't want her to know about him hurting inside
"I'm happy for you Diana" Bruce sincerely stated
Diana never expected Bruce to be this afflicted over her departure. She assumed he would have his typical apathetic nature about anything that has to do with her
"Bruce…"
He decided to break the mood, there's no point weeping over matters he can't control.
"Anyways, would you like to have dinner with us Diana? For the last time at least?" Bruce suggested
Diana bit her tongue as she remembered the party that was about to be held in the watchtower.
"I'm sorry Bruce, but I already promised the league to attend to going away party later." Diana responded
"Oh.. is that so.." Bruce stuttered
An awkward silence then hovered in the batcave with the both of them staring at each other.
"Well, It's been a great experience being your partner for the missions Diana" Bruce stated as he held out his hand for a handshake
Diana wanted more than a handshake, like a warm hug or kiss at least, but knowing Bruce, this is probably the best that he could do.
"Likewise Bruce."
XXX
"Diana!"
Suddenly, Diana came unto her senses with everyone watching and her mother staring at her for some reason.
"It's your turn to give your speech" Donna whispered
Without hesitation, Diana suddenly stood upright and headed to the podium with her legs tense and shoulders stiff
"I uhh, I'm honored to be back in my Island Themyscira…"
A wide view of the amazons listening from the angle suddenly made Diana very anxious. She was never really afflicted over stage freight but something was definitely bugging as of the moment
A big shadow of the palm leaves suddenly appears on the podium that resembled what seemed like a bat. Diana of course noticed it firsthand and remembered him once again…
The feelings had returned once again as she felt her heart beat faster. Diana's worried expression was visible from the reason of her emotions was going spiral inside of her
Queen Hippolyta noticed something wrong with her daughter and decided to console her about it.
"Is something wrong, Diana?" Queen Hippolyta asked in a very concerned manner
Diana looked at her mother with tears about to form on her eyes
When suddenly..
"We're under attack!"
The guards that were on post of the shores immediately came to the pavilion to alert all of the other Amazons.
This caught Diana and Queen Hippolyta's attention which crashed the whole ceremony's festive mood
"What's going on?" she asked urgently
The Amazon Guard went up to the stage to explain the urgent matter. She was panting non-stop symbolizing exhaustion.
"Two intruders had found their way on the island. One was a big man that was wearing a cloak and the other was a slightly short one carrying what seemed like a staff," The Amazon guard explained
Shock came unto Diana upon hearing the report. These "intruders" were too familiar to her to not know who they were firsthand.
Without hesitation, Queen Hippolyta gathered her troops armed with weapons and armor as they proceeded to the shores
"Amazons, on arms!" She commanded
"We are under attack and we will defend the island at all cost"
A big march of Amazons immediately came after the shores which was where the intruders were last seen.
"There they are!" Artemis shouted as she spotted the a young intruder wearing a black and yellow cloak
"Amazons, Attack!" Queen Hippolyta commanded
Donna stormed to the smaller intruder with a dagger in her hands. Charging straight in front, She immediately swung her blade to the side only to be evaded by the fast reflex of the mysterious intruder
"Wow that was not bad at all" The smaller intruder bickered
Again she attempted to pierce through the chest only to be evaded once again, leaving her stumbling on the ground
"Speed doesn't equal effectiveness, you must learn how to shift and control acceleration" The intruder prattled "at least that's what I learned"
Anger rushed through Donna as she stood up from the ground.
"Now you've done it you small bug!" She shouted furiously
"Small bug, we're almost at the same height!"
Donna seized the opportunity to attack while he was still distracted. She ran towards him with the dagger held up front for a strike.
The blade was inches away from his side but the intruder avoided it yet again but she was anticipating at as her fists met her cheek, landing a strike finally
"You have the speed but I have the strength to knock you down" Donna proudly responded while cracking his knuckles
The intruder stood up quickly, he spat blood on the ground as he wiped his cheek throughout. He dropped his staff on the ground took off his gloves and stretched his shoulders
"You have the strength huh, we'll see about that.." Robin muttered
On the other note, the other intruder was busy dealing with Feisty Amazons who were clearly outnumbering him.
Reinforcements soon came as the number of Amazons multiplied by every second.
The intruders were clearly cornered now with nowhere to go
Suddenly Diana came in and..
"STOP!"
The troops of Amazons suddenly stopped with their Princess standing in the way
"These intruders are my acquaintances." Diana stated in front of the raging Amazons
Everyone was shocked upon hearing Diana's announcement. They weren't expecting these intruders to be familiar with Diana
"What's going on Diana? You know these intruders?" Queen Hippolyta asked
"These men aren't dangerous, I can proudly state that for sure" Diana announced "I'll take it from here Mother"
"Damn, I thought I was a goner back there…" the smaller intruder squealed only to be met with Diana's furious stare
"Hi Diana.."
Donna spots him from a distance. Without hesitation, she lunged at him like a predator hunting its prey and immediately puts him on a chokehold..
"I uhh.. Hwelp.. preasee."
"Let her go Donna" Diana stated calmly
"This intruder was giving me a tough work since earlier" She replied "He also disrespected me in so many ways!"
"Yeah, as if constructive criticism was a.."
"ROBIN!"
He was interrupted by the bigger man who was wearing a black cloak.
Diana turns to him with a vexed expression. Her heart was slowly pounding upon facing the last man that she wanted to see. But her heart says so otherwise. The Cloaked man returned her gaze with a worried stare
"Diana…" he slowly whispered under his breath
She was glad to see him once again but also furious about the idea of storming the island without notice. It was almost a week since she last saw him but it seemed like forever.
She had missed him so and was glad to see him again but still he had her worried over their sudden appearance to the forbidden island of Themyscira.
Even though she already knew what the purpose was, Diana wanted to hear it straight out from Bruce himself
"What are you doing here Bruce?"
Batman was lost in her eyes as his mind was spacing out under the heat of the scorching sun blurring his vision.
His breath slowly tampering away from his mouth with a repetitive huff and puff that caused his voice to dry up.
Queen Hippolyta then draws her sword pointed it towards Bruce's head. Without any hints of empathy whatsoever in her eyes.
"What brings you here?" Queen Hippolyta asked in a very intimidating way
Bruce slowly knelt down in front of her highness and bowed down his head. Rounds of doubt racing through his mind with his pride being tested as the cool breeze of the sea kisses his cheek
"I have come for your daughter, your highness" He revealed in a very clear voice
Yells of shock and whimpers from the Amazons soon echoed through the scene. Queen Hippolyta however was not impressed of this whatsoever
"ENOUGH!" she demanded, immediately silencing the Amazons
Slowly, she eyed him down from closely. Thoughts of a certain man had come to her mid.
"So I presume you are the infamous Dark Knight of the Kingdom of Gotham" she asked in a regal manner, with her hair flowing with the strong wind
Confused, Bruce formed a group of words on the tip of his tongue
"Yes, but how did you come to know that? Your highness" He asked curiously
Queen Hippolyta gave him a very intimidating stare, testing this "man" on what pushed him to attempt such a distasteful yet courageous act
"She had told me a lot about this particular man in Man's world. He mostly wore a black cape and would use different types of toys as weapons. Also quite resourceful that will use his surroundings as his advantage" She rambled thoroughly
Bruce was utterly speechless upon hearing this,
"I have watched you fight earlier, how you move and how you operate in combat. You perfectly fit the description" she added
"Yes, that is correct Your Highness, I am the Dark Knight that your daughter was pertaining to" He sincerely answered
Diana was just tongue-tied watching the whole scene with nervousness flowing through her with the possibility of Bruce being executed for breaking the island's rule. But she knew for himself that the Batman himself knows what he is doing. He always has a plan for everything
Queen Hippolyta looked at him with suspicion as the grip she had on the chair tightens.
"So you were the cause of her sudden melancholy these past days." She insinuated, her gaze upon the man himself was more sharp this time
"You had poisoned my precious daughter's mind with your tactics that left her confused"
Dazed, Diana looks at her mother with a worried expression. Her eyebrows nearing each other in a full slant as she realized how transparent herself to the point that everyone had noticed it
"It wasn't entirely my effect on her your highness, but the world's. She had experienced how beautiful it is to be free a without worrying about responsibilities. She had experienced so many things that she wouldn't have never done if she hadn't taken the big step and explored the outside world" Bruce reasoned out with clarity in his voice
Diana was shocked upon heating this, he really knew her well. A slow rhythm of repetitive beats soon overcame her heart upon watching Bruce face her mother
This was especially hard knowing it was the Queen herself, and also Diana's mother, that he is talking to. Speaking on behalf of Diana herself who was probably too modest to confront her mother about it
"And what are you getting at? That your corruption over her was for her own good?" Queen Hippolyta furiously snapped
"I'm not sure, definitely not. I've done nothing but cause trouble to her ever since our meeting. My never so ending suspicion over her powers was actually jealousy that had stirred up from me at first" Batman revealed
Queen Hippolyta's gaze upon him grew even more intense. How is he able to maintain such calmness and in his voice despite standing against her. Either this man is too stupid to not know his own place or too courageous for his own good.
"But eventually, I got to meet her for who she was deeply. My perception upon her greatly changed after knowing Diana thoroughly. She was actually Strong, Smart, and Courageous, whom has a high determination on things that she truly wants to achieve."
"Oho, and how would you know that for certain? You couldn't possibly know my daughter that well" She scorned menacingly
"Actually, I do your highness" Batman responded as a smile was formed on his lips
"We learned a lot of things from each other after all those years of our deep companionship. She taught me a lot about how beautiful life is. She changed me for the better." Bruce slowly uttered
Diana couldn't help but fawn over listening to Bruce's words. It was definitely heartwarming to her how important she really was to his life.
"Enough! Your blasphemy fools no one" Queen Hippolyta interrupted
"State your reason of coming here uninvited" she added, her voice echoing to the very shores of the island
Bruce then reaches for his cape and took out a very familiar lasso. The Lasso of Truth whom belonged to Diana herself
Speechless, Diana comes over to Bruce to ask him about it
"You! Why do you have our sister's lasso of truth? Donna yelled in anger
"A weapon that filters any lie that a man utters?"
"You know you could've just said the lasso of truth rig…"
Robin stated sarcastically as he received an elbow to the abdomen, cutting him off
"Damn, they're too feisty for their own good" he thought to himself
Intrigued, Queen Hippolyta glared at Bruce who was holding the Lasso of Truth itself. Themyscira's most prized possession.
"Why do you have the Lasso of Truth? Explain yourself!" Queen Hippolyta questioned
Diana then came into the scene to clarify the situation
"Mother, I must've forgotten it back" Diana nervously uttered, trying to reason out the dilemma
Annoyed, Batman turns to Diana to confront her about it
"No you didn't, you left it there. A clear signal that you needed help and you didn't want to go home as of yet" Batman angrily spurted
Bruce's tone wasn't aching to the Queen's liking as she stepped in to stand up for daughter
"How dare you speak to my daughter like th…"
"With all due respect Your Highness, but you're being unfair to your daughter here." Bruce sharply interrupted
Intrigued, Queen Hippolyta stood in silence as shock was written all over her face. It had been years since someone had the audacity to cut her off like that
"Your demands of responsibility is forcing Diana to set aside his happiness to live a life that she is not quite ready for yet" Bruce reasoned out
"Have you even asked her what she wanted in the first place?" Batman questioned, determination brewing in his eyes, refusing to back down even to the Queen herself
"And how would you know what's best for my daughter? She will be the next Queen of Themyscira, and we shall prepare her for the responsibility to come" Queen Hippolyta stated in a very powerful voice, a tone so intimidating that every Amazon around bowed down their heads of submission
Except for a certain man that was too determined to prove his future Mother-in-law wrong
"You would rather choose responsibility over your daughter's happiness? Haven't you done enough already to punish Diana after exiling her from Themyscira?" He added
Fury and Anger brewed over the Queen's face upon hearing the man's detestable words. No one speaks to the Queen that way but she continued listening
"She was devastated and dejected, there was never a day when she never thought about why you have chosen your duties than her…"
This was the boiling point unto the Queen's anger. As she snapped…
"You insolent pig! You men are all the same. Lying treacherous wicked beings that takes advantage of every women you see. Who are you to her to dictate such foolishness?"
Bruce took a step forward to face the Queen directly in her eyes a feeling of anger was forming in his voice
"I was there to be with her, to console her throughout it all. She felt out of place, with the new environment, and I was there for her when she needed me the most. I was her beacon when she needed a guide and now you're doing it again, to feed your starving ego as a Queen, disregarding your own daughter's feelings to make yourself feel validated once more!" Bruce retorted aggressively
"BRUCE!"
Diana grunted, halting Bruce's outburst, glaring daggers at him in the process.
Bruce submits as he calms himself down and kneels in front of the Queen herself yet again.
"Forgive me for the crudeness of my tone, your highness"
Guilt stricken, Queen Hippolyta was speechless for a moment. A man brave enough to confront her despite being surrounded by armed Amazons that could kill him in an instant.
His words pierced through her like broken shard, passed through her thick façade. She knew for herself the he was right in every statement. And the fact that he declared it to her without any hints of fear in him whatsoever
"Just how much does he care about Diana to go through all these?" She pondered to herself
She decided to give him a chance, to hear him out on whatever reason that he has upon coming to the island uninvited.
"Alright then, Dark Knight of the kingdom of Gotham. What is it that you want?" The Queen asked, clearly more open minded now
Upon hearing this, Bruce suddenly bows down his head while kneeling.
"Your highness, Please let Diana, your daughter, return to the outside World." He professed while facing the ground
"And in return…"
"And in return?..." Queen Hippolyta asked curiously. His preposition definitely piqued her interest
"And in return, I will accept any command that you had planned for me. May it be a punishment or not, I'll accept anything" Bruce revealed, lifting his head to meet the Queen's gaze with his own "I shall do anything that you command me to.
Everyone was shocked upon hearing the man's banter. Robin was definitely not agreeing with the Batman's decision whatsoever
Speechless, Diana was fighting against his emotions upon watching Bruce giving up himself for her.
"No, Bruce. Please don't do this" she whispered to him
This was the turning point for the Queen herself. The moment she had realized that this man is nothing like any other man out there.
A man like this is definitely one in a million. A man worth than any gem in the world
"You would go in such great heights for my daughter?" She asked sincerely, for the first time her tone was more calm and welcoming
"I would do anything for her, your highness." He responded swiftly, determination still persisting in his tone
Diana couldn't help her tears upon watching the man of his dreams, willing to do everything for her sake
It was true, she had intentionally left her lasso in the batcave in hopes of him coming after him in Themyscira.
The thrill of being Wonder Woman ultimately distracted her off her homeland. It was him who taught her all the good things in life and how wonderful it is fighting for a cause that she believes in
She was definitely not ready to leave just as yet, leave the league, leave his friends, leave her city—
and most importantly
She wasn't ready to leave him. She will never be ready, she will never handle being separated from the man that she truly loves. And the simple fact that he is kneeling down in front of her and the Queen, offering himself for her freedom is too much for to handle in her aching heart
"Very well then. I am ready for my wish." The Queen commanded
Without hesitation, Diana ran towards Bruce.
"Don't do this Bruce, please I beg you."
Bruce smiles at her as response as he reached out for her left cheek, caressing and wiping off the tear that was flowing from eyes.
"Remember when I told you I would make you happy one day? That I would never let you experience the same pain that you had experienced when you were banished. The loneliness you felt that day, I can never let you go through the same pain again" He revealed slowly
Diana couldn't help but cry more as more tears were literally bursting from eyes.
"And I can't let you do this either. I won't let you through the same pain you've experienced after losing your parents" Diana sniffled holding the Bruce's hand on her cheek
Bruce placed his forehead unto hers with his eyes closed
"And losing you would cause more pain than any other punishment in this world, Princess" He softly whispered
Diana was too afflicted, her heart aching as his words cut deep in her feelings.
Slowly, she stood up and turned around. Diana stood against her mother who was watching the whole thing
"Mother, please…" she slowly pleaded, tears still flowing on her cheeks
Queen Hippolyta smiles at her in response as she taps her shoulder. She took the lasso of truth from her daughter's hand and headed straight to the man himself
"Raise your head." She commanded
Bruce raises his head as the lasso envelops onto him, preventing him from moving too much. The wrap tightens as Queen Hippolyta steps in closer
Diana was watching closely as her Mother was doing what seemed like an interrogation on Bruce. She was still scared and nervous on what's about to happen next—
"The lasso of truth compels you from telling the truth!" Queen Hippolyta declared
"Who are you?" she asked sternly
"M-My name is Bruce Wayne, at a young age of 8, I learned for myself how cruel the world really is after losing my parents. And ever since then, my heart was nothing but an empty void that is set to make sure no one else experiences what I went through. And that was when the Batman was born, also the Dark Knight of Gotham.
Queen Hippolyta couldn't help but feel empathy towards the man himself. At such a young age, he carried such a big burden upon himself that is
"My life had been dull ever since, with nothing but standing up against injustice and keeping my city safe, that is until your daughter came and she brightened up my life. Diana made everything about me better and I will always be in debt to her. To the point that I'm willing to risk anything just for her, even my life"
Closing her eyes of happiness, Diana felt her heart pounding in a faster rate upon listening to the man himself. She was more than happy to know how much impact she had over the brooding Bat of Gotham himself.
The man who never lets anyone in his life had professed how much she has brought joy to his life. The feeling of longingness and doubt soon faded as she was just staring at him, it was clear now.
Donna, who was watching and listening from the crowd of Amazons couldn't help but giggle at the notion of the caped man professing his love for Diana. Still having Robin in her arms, she shook him round and round of excitement.
"Can.. You.. Please.. Stop…" Robin uttered
She was clearly not listening as her attention was fully devoted to the ceremony, of some sort
Queen Hippolyta realizes how much this man cares about her precious daughter, without any hints of lie whatsoever.
Closing her eyes of realization, she takes off the wrapped lasso unto Bruce
"Well then, I am ready for my wish now Bruce Wayne" Hippolyta utters as she offered her hand to assist Bruce to stand up
Without hesitation, Bruce takes her hand and stood up.
"Please do tell me what it is, your highness" Bruce stated, there was no hints of nervousness in his voice whatsoever but deep inside, he felt the tension rise upon seeing the Queen's gaze upon him
Queen Hippolyta lips curves into a sudden smile as she handed winds the lasso of truth on her elbow.
"My only wish is for you to take care of my little sun and stars, Dark Knight of Gotham" Hippolyta stated with sincerity in her voice
Surprised, Bruce stared at her for a second after finally perceiving what just happened
"You mean…"
"Yes, I fully entrust my most precious Diana to you. Make sure to look after her, Batman." Queen Hippolyta
Despite the visible confusion in his face, Bruce nods in response. He was still absorbing the whole situation which was unusual. He was expecting a more vile and cruel punishment that is.
Behind Queen Hippolyta was Diana who was relieved with the whole thing. The man she so loved is gonna be okay.
She takes a glance at Bruce who was looking at her and she couldn't help but smile. Her happiness brewing within overflowing but she tried to compose herself.
She's coming back to Man's world again
with him.
She couldn't be more happier than this.
"You made me open my eyes, Batman, on what is the most important in this world."
Queen Hippolyta revealed. She turns to Diana who was looking at her with gleaming eyes
"You, you're the most important part about me, my precious Diana."
They then embraced each other with a hug so warm and full of affection. A mother's love exceeds in the end despite of the upbringings of the any responsibility.
Batman was watching them from a distance, relieved that Diana and her Mother had finally reconciled on what really matters the most. It was worth it risking it all and coming after her.
"But… What about the coronation, Mother?" She asked
Her mother gave her another warm embrace as she whispered
"I won't rush the responsibility unto you as of yet Diana. The time will eventually come when you'll be ready" Queen Hippolyta responded
"Thank you, Mother" She whispered back
The Queen broke the embrace as she turned to her Amazon warriors. Pulling out her sword and raising it unto the air
"Amazons, let us cheer for the union of these two"
The crowd then lets out a cheer of delight with different kinds of yells and shouts. Everyone was celebrating the wonderful occasion that had happened in the shore alongside with the sudden flight of a flock of birds and the crashing sound of the waves from the sea.
"Wait… union?" Batman whispered to himself
"Union?" Robin whispered to himself as well
While currently being shaken even more rapidly than before, he had finally had enough of this abusive Amazon's tactics.
"Okay okay, the show's over. I'm starting to get getting dizzy here" Robin hissed sharply
"Oh forgive me, I was quite taken by the… mood" Donna muttered slowly, her cheeks were red as a tomato as she was staring at the boy before her
"Y-You're surprisingly huggable.." Donna admitted while giving Robin a look of submissiveness, quite different from the look of feistiness she was giving him earlier
Robin squinted as a response, clearly uncomfortable by the comment. He knew for himself being hugged by this girl with immense strength would definitely crush his bones
"riiiiggghhttt…" he slowly responded
On the corner of his eye, he spotted Batman who was signaling him to go start the batplane. Robin nods in response as he slowly tip toes out of the little Amazon's field of view
The Amazon's cheers filled the whole island of voices echoing through the depths and corners. Queen Hippolyta and Diana then turns to Batman who was looking at them with a confused expression
Queen Hippolyta whispered something unto Diana's ear which made her blush in an instant. Diana looks at Bruce with the most adorable gaze he had ever seen with the Queen herself just smiling at him.
Batman decided to ask them about the "union".
"With all due respect Your highness, but what did you mean by unio…"
"It's getting darker every second, my little Diana. I do believe you all must be on your way now" Queen Hippolyta interrupted, not letting Batman have the chance to finish his question
Diana nodded in response as they both looked at Batman again with an unsatisfied expression. It was clear they had the same thing on their mind as Batman's eyes grew thin into small lines, clearly suspicious about the "thing"
On the other hand, Robin was almost on the batplane.
When suddenly
"So.. I never got your name"
He was startled by a voice coming from behind.
It was the strong girl yet again with her ridiculous super strength. She was so strong that her hold against Robin almost left him unconscious
"You again? Look what do you want this time?" Robin retorted, clearly irked about the girl that's bugging him
"I just wanna know your name" Donna stated as she takes a step forward
"My name is Robin, now leave me alone" he sharply answered. He was now walking in a more faster tempo to avoid the girl
"Oh my name is Do…"
Out of nowhere, she appears right beside her again with her usual question
"Like the bird?" Donna asked merrily
"Yes. Like the bird. Now scram" Robin demanded as he walked even faster towards the batplane
"So where are you going? Why are you going so fast?" Donna asked eyeing the boy down then to his destination ahead
"To the batplane"
"What's a batplane?" Donna asked curiously while fidgeting her fingers
"A vehicle you ride to fly" Robin snickered sharply
"Aren't you a robin? I'm pretty sure Robins can fly" Donna responded with a very interested look in her face
Clearly tired of the girl's naivety, Robin decided to just take a run for it and escape her questions.
"Waiittt… I still have lots of questions about the outside word!" Donna yells in response as she chased after him
Batman and Wonder Woman then reached the batplane which hasn't been started yet like he instructed Robin.
"What is that little brat up to now?" Bruce grunted while looking for the sidekick
Fortunately, Diana spotted the boy wonder himself hiding behind the flaps. He was panting hard for some reason
"Robin, what happened to you?" Diana asked with concern
"I uhh.. was chased… by something."
"You were chased? by who?" Diana asked again, with hints of worry on her voice this time
Batman enters the scene as he apprehended the two.
"What's going on here?" He demanded to know
"Bruce, Robin was chased by something" Diana revealed
Batman scoffs at the notion of Robin running away from a fight. He is of many things but a coward isn't one of them for sure
"And you just ran away? What's the point of you being the leader of the Teen Tyrants if you can't even protect yourself?" Batman antagonized, starting on the engine in the process
"It's TEEN TITANS!" Robin corrected swiftly. He stood up to his feet while brushing off the sand in his tunic.
A loud familiar voice then came echoing in the scene
"Rooobiiiinnnn!"
Robin immediately grew scared and went in the batplane in no less than a second.
"Come on, let's get out of here while we still can!" Robin suggested
"Hi Diana"
A voice coming out of nowhere startled the Amazon Princess herself
"Oh, Hi Donna. Where have you been?" Diana asked
"Oh I'm looking for this Robin boy I just met, have you seen him?" Donna stated while looking around the place
Batman then turns to Robin who was doing his best hiding under the chair. A smirk forms in his face as he forcefully dragged the boy wonder out.
"Batman, what are you doing? Let me go!"
The familiar voice made Donna turn around all of sudden
"Robin!"
Donna lunged at him like a cheetah, embracing him in the process into a tight hug
Robin glares at Batman who had a full smile on. Clearly enjoying the funny situation the little boy wonder is on
Batman and Wonder Woman looks at each other as they both laugh at the same time. It wasn't everyday that she got to see the Batman laugh like this
"You look very different, when you're happy Bruce" Diana stated, observing his face for a second
"Well, I'm only like this when you're around me, Princess" Batman utters with a smirk dancing around his face
Slowly, their faces lean to each other, patiently finding each other's lips
Suddenly, Queen Hippolyta appeared behind them, breaking the mood in the process. Batman and Wonder Woman turns away from each other with the awkward moment
"Batman." Queen Hippolyta utters
"Yes, Your Highness" he responded
"I have something for you."
Carefully, Queen Hippolyta took out a cloak from her coat. The fabric was thin but sturdy, quite similar to the fabric that the Batman is wearing as of the moment
"This is a Cloak that resists to any kind of physical attack from an upcoming force. I want you to have this just in case, Bruce." Queen Hippolyta stated
"Please protect my precious daughter at all cost, Batman" She added
Batman takes the cloak and responds to the Queen with the most warm smile he could ever give
"I won't let you down, Your Highness." He responded
"Call me Mother, wont you?" Queen Hippolyta suggested, with Diana looking at her, clearly not impressed with her jest
It took a few seconds before Batman could perceive what she just uttered. And then…
"Wait what?"
"I'm sure you would make a good son-in law, Bruce Wayne" Queen Hippolyta added, giving him an approving look
"Son-in-law? What's going on here?" Batman pondered to himself as the engine of the batplane starts, interrupting their conversation yet again
"Batman, let's go!" Robin yelled, trying to match with the loud brusque of the engines
Robin stepped down to the ground to bid the Amazon he had just met a proper farewell. Donna stood there as he approached her
"Well, it was certainly an education fighting against you" Robin stated, sticking out his hand for a handshake
Donna grew confused over this gesture, she wasn't too keen on what it means but she had read something from their books about a handshake as a form of
Departure?
"Farewell" Robin uttered, still sticking his hand out
Realizing what all of this meant, Donna couldn't help but feel hurt upon knowing that the boy himself is leaving the island. They hadn't spent that much time together as of yet.
"Will you come back? Please say you will" Donna pleaded, her eyes filled of worry and sadness
Robin felt guilty, because he had to leave her when she wanted him to stay
"I uhhh,,,"
He turned to Batman and Wonder Woman who was watching them from a distance. They were giving him a very amused look as Diana was nodding to him, indicating for him to say yes
"Donna!" The Queen yelled, calling out for the Amazon girl
Donna turns around hesitantly and yelled back
"Coming!"
She turns back to the boy, held his hand and pulled him towards her. Kissing him on the cheek
Donna gave him a smile afterwards as she ran back to the Queen herself
Shocked, Robin touched his cheek whom she had just kissed. He had never received such a thing before, and from a girl firsthand
He looks at Batman who had a full smirk on his face and Wonder Woman who was smiling at him, clearly amused with the scenery that had just happened
"Don't say it..." Robin murmured as he marched towards the batplane
"Boy Wonder and Wonder Girl?" Diana suggested with a feint laugh
Batman couldn't help but also chuckle at the notion.
"Why don't you invite him to the Teen Titans?" Batman suggested "Surely she would be a great addition"
"Yeah, and what? Bother me 24/7?" Robin grunted, as he got on the passenger seat at the back
"Well, time to go." Batman stated as he assisted Diana to the batplane and got on afterwards. He pressed a button to close the lids as the vehicle started to float
From a distance, Queen Hippolyta and the Amazons were waving them farewell. Smiles were on their faces, clearly happy for their Amazon Princess whom had found her true joy
Everyone except for a certain Amazon who was just watching them with a sad expression in her face.
Queen Hippolyta had taken notice to this and decided to console the girl about what's eating her. But it didn't take long before she had concluded what had caused her sudden sadness
She tapped her younger daughter's back as she turned to the little girl herself
"Go with them Donna, and experience what the Outside World is all about" Queen Hippolyta suggested
"Really?" Donna stated with the most energetic voice
"We could use some intel on the outside world. Just make sure to visit home occasionally" Queen Hippolyta uttered with a smile
Donna's face suddenly gleamed upon hearing this as she gave her mother a warm hug of her own.
"Thank you, Mother" Donna stated as she dashed towards the batplane..
XXX
"I do not care about her whatsoever!" Robin grunted in an irked manner
Diana sighed to herself as she glances at Batman who had his eyes on the way.
"Donna is actually gonna be a good addition to the Teen Titans" Diana suggested while looking at the boy wonder from the rear mirror
Crossing his arms, Robin pouted as he watched the plane slowly moving in a slow rhythm. Somehow, he had felt sadness leaving the girl she had met on the island despite her ridiculously super strength that almost left him injured
He turns around and to his surprise…
She was right there, flying next to the batplane
Robin was shrieked in horror as he found out she also can fly, as if her super strength isn't enough
Diana turns and sees Donna flying with them. She was shocked to see her sister now being able to fly like her
"Donna! You can fly now?" Diana yelled, trying to match with the atmosphere
"Yeahhh!" Donna yelled back "Mother had instructed me to come with you to the outside world to experience it firsthand"
Robin squawked in horror as he heard her words
Robin then appears in front of them to talk them out of this, clearly not approving of the whole notion
"Please Batman, Bruce. You're not considering this are you!?" Robin yelled
Diana then looks at Batman with a very compelling gaze, like a small puppy's to try and convince the man to consider l
Batman closes his eyes and smiles at her in response.
"Won't you please, Bruce?" Diana pleaded closely
"You know I just can't resist you right?" Bruce responded as he pushed the button to open the lid
He turns around and watches Robin shocked of what he just did
"Besides, Robin here could use a friend." Batman uttered
The opening spreads and Donna entered quickly. Without hesitation, her eyes scanned for a specific boy who was wearing red, yellow and black.
And in the corner of her eyes…
"Robin!" she yelled in delight, finally seeing him hiding under a seat
She gave Robin a big hug of affection, a hug so tight but surprisingly harmless.
"She probably learned how to control her strength after the fiasco". Robin pondered was annoyed at first but eventually gave in with a smile
"Thank you sister and Mr. Diana. I will be on my best behavior, I promise" Donna stated as she snuggled onto the boy wonder
Watching the two from the rear mirror, Bruce and Diana couldn't help but smile at the sweet moment of the two kids at the back seat. Diana turns to Bruce who then looked at her back
"What's wrong, Diana?" he asked sincerely
Diana closed her eyes as he inhaled and exhaled, still can't believe she is now going back to the outside world… with him.
"I just can't believe all that's happening Bruce. If you never had came for me I probably wouldn't have been"
Diana's voice were trembling, shaking at the notion of her not being able to return to the outside world, to his friends at the league,
and to him.
"I wouldn't have been able to return with you and…"
Batman presses the autopilot button as he crashed his lips on Diana's, silencing her in the process
Their mouth devouring each other as Diana's rested her arms on his shoulders. Batman then pushed a button on the deck, closing the opening from the backseat, completely isolating them from the young kids at the back
"So where were we?" Batman whispered softly
"You tell me. Bruce" Diana responded with hints of excitement waltzing in her voice
"Thank you for bringing me back Bruce. You have no idea how much I've missed you, longed for you to come after me and bring me back with you."
Batman pulls away giving a short distance between them as he looks into her eyes
"You're welcome….and I'm sorry for taking you away from your home…. Again"
Diana pulls him into a kiss so passionate that it almost melted the Batman himself from within.
"My home will always be with you. Bruce" Diana uttered while giving him the most seductive look like a lioness giving a lion the permission to ravage her all over.
And resuming the kiss, Batman took off his cowl and proceeded to devour the Amazon in the driver's seat of the batplane.
Slowly taking off her breastplate, Bruce's hand crept under her wonderful curves that never failed to allure him even as of today.
Slowly caressing her back, Bruce kissed her lips in a trail down to her neck. Diana lets out a moan of pleasure as Bruce's lips just seemed so warm and tempting that keeps her wanting for more.
"Bruce…" She slowly whispered, trying to catch her breath.
"I longed for this when we were separated. My desire over you multiplying as more days passed by." She mumbled under her breath
Bruce steadily held her hand with his own as he proceeded down to her chest. His warm lips finding Diana's weak spots as the Princess herself was moaning so louder than before
"Bru…cee…" she murmured shakily, as her hands were fidgeting his messy hair
Slowly, Bruce's right hand reached his waist as it climbs up to her wonderful breasts. The soft and tender feeling of Diana's body never fails to excite Bruce.
His fingers dancing at the center of her turned on nipple as his lips were sucking hard unto her neck, creating a red mark
Diana's struggle to contain his emotions remains in a very tough contention as she found herself leaning unto the edge of her seat. The plane was certainly big enough for her to move around, but she wanted to stay still, not wanting to distract the man himself on his way of showing her his love
Bruce's mouth found her breasts as his warm breath tickled her aroused nipples. He teasingly looked at the woman herself who had her eyes closed
"Br..uce… Bru…ce…" She slowly whispered under her breath as Bruce's warm mouth conquered her breasts. She could feel his hot tongue dancing around her nipple with his lips sucking his breast to the fullest as it made a very erotic sound,
Diana bit her lip of pleasure, anticipating more and more. She had finally lost herself to the man himself and his antics which had definitely had her weak
Continuing to her left breast, Bruce's hand slowly fidgets down to her waist, his mouth indulging Diana's wonderful hills that left her breathless and disheveled. He could feel her hands playing his hair in a very slow rhythm,
Gradually, he traced his lips down to her abdomen, breathing hardly than before. Diana's toned hips never fail to turn him on and it surely did at the moment.
He gently kissed her belly button that made Diana shake rapidly than so before. Bruce looks at her as she was now watching him do his work.
His hand slowly arched to her undergarment, removing it slowly while his eyes never left hers. Bruce continued on with his erotic kisses while looking at Diana, inches away from her most sensitive part. He stopped for a second, teasing her to beg for more.
Panting heavily, Diana gives Bruce a passionate look. The pleasure was cut short and she wanted it to go on
"What's wrong, Bruce?" She asked, still catching her breath
Bruce smiled as response as he resumed on devouring Diana. This caught her by surprise as she lets out a loud moan that had echoed around them. Diana remembered something while her voice was letting out continuous erotic sounds
"Bru..cee.. The ki..ds, they will he.. hear us.." Diana uttered, clamping Bruce's cheeks with her palms
"Don't worry, its sound proof" Bruce responded while continuing to devour her
The soft feeling of Bruce talking while eating her out felt so good to Diana. Knowing there nothing that's holding her back now, she wrapped her legs unto Bruce's head while he continued with his thing
Bruce's tongue waltzing on her opening was so tantalizing that Diana couldn't help but tighten her wrap around Bruce's head. Her hands gradually pushing him more and more to his meal
He was too focused on savoring Diana to even notice the woman herself losing her mind. He wanted to prove to her how much he had missed her in a week.
Diana tasted like what he imagined her to be. A taste so distinct that he couldn't get enough of. He was too engrossed in her to even hear Diana mumble..
"Bru..cee, Ple..ase ta..ke me."
She noticed how Bruce seemingly hadn't heard her plea as she clapped her cheeks again and lifted his head to see her.
Pulling him towards her, she clashed her lips unto his as her hands found the opening of his armor, She took it off with force, exposing the Bruce's muscular and aesthetic body before her.
Diana breaks the kiss as she gave him a very alluring look. A look so captivating that it immediately left Bruce shaking to his knees
Without hesitation, Bruce takes off his pants and opened Diana's legs to him. It was just like the first time he had taken her precious virginity, the same expression that she had and the same look she had given her throughout it all.
"Diana.." he slowly whispered, arching his member towards her opening
Slowly, Diana caressed Bruce's cheek while giving him a smile of approval. It was still fresh in her memory, the night when they made love under the pale moonlight and how they both enjoyed each other.
She could feel the steady breaking of her walls as Bruce's member was slowly entering. This caused a slight discomfort which caused Diana to groan a little
Bit by bit, Bruce slowly pushed his member to her until it was fully in as he looked at her straight in her eyes. Diana could feel Bruce inside of her and it felt so good to her. It was the best feeling in the world, the man she so loved inside of her.
Every time they would make love felt like heaven to her, his body against hers as they both feel each other's warmth
"I.. love you Diana." He slowly whispered as he lets out a slight moan to her ear which definitely turned her on even more. She leaned her arms on her shoulders yet again, inviting him thoroughly to take her
"I love you the most, My precious Bruce" Diana murmured. She pulled his head towards her as they both kissed each other with her hands playing with his hair. A rhythm of love continuing to the both of them as every push Bruce makes on which Diana accepts fully
The flight was passionate with romance hovering in the air as the two lovebirds made love to each other while flying on the sky. A Happy Ending would be a great understatement on how happy the two of them are in each other's arms
The End.
