Chapter 13

Return To Kahndaq

Disclaimer: I own nothing but what you see here. Its been a long time since I've done anything with this story. Mostly thanks to lack of motivation and not a great deal of feedback. Originally, this chapter was going to be about Smallville and taking a later episode from another season and placing it in season 2. But I've decided to skip past writing that to get to this point. I may however write out in full in a separate fic but we'll see. Just know that the Queens went to Smallville and Oliver and Clark ended up being friends. Which will nicely keep Alicia alive later on. Now, let's roll on!

May 14th, 2011 Shiruta, Kahndaq

In the months since the Country of Kahndaq had won its battle against Asim Muhunnad and Felix Faust's attempts to corrupt Black Adam for his own ends had seen the Country grow quite prosperously. Belief in the Old Gods was stronger then ever, giving strength to not only Black Adam, but the Old Gods themselves who gave him his power. Especially so once their Temples had been re-built so that followers could worship them properly in. His armies also had been given better training and better weapons in order to defend themselves and their Country and people. The over all improved morale of his people had made Black Adam insanely happy. But the one thing that made him possibly happier then any of that was the lovely Assassin known as Tuo Ma. Someone who he had unexpectedly found himself falling for, and her doing the same with him when she had arrived with her fellow LoA members to help deal with Asim. And in so doing, help him with the troubles Felix Faust was causing him. Their relationship grew strong over the months they'd been together and he had a feeling something was about to change.

Something for the better for that matter. Their relationship also had helped to lessen the animosity somewhat between himself and the League's leader, Ra's Al Ghul. Of course he wasn't about to allow the man to establish a base of operations within his borders of course. But he would at least give room and board to any in the League should they need it. "My Lord." Came the voice of Elias, breaking Black Adam from his thoughts.

Turning to the old Historian, Black Adam greeted him with a smile. "Greetings, Elias, what brings you here?"

"I bring word that the lady Tuo Ma has arrived."

"Truly!?" Asked the ruler happily.

Elias nodded. "Yes, my Lord. I've even seen to it that she has been escorted to your room."

He was clapped on the shoulder by the pleased man. "My many thanks, Elias. Take the rest of the day to yourself."

"I shall of course abide by your will, my Lord." Replied the Historian with a smile and a low bow.

Black Adam nodded and then hurriedly left for his room where his Beloved awaited him. He quickly burst through the doors, startling Tuo Ma slightly as she'd become rather quickly absorbed in one of the books he kept his in room that she'd been reading for some time now whenever she visited. "The Gods have blessed me upon this day with your arrival, Milady." Greeted Adam happily as he came up to her.

Tuo Ma smiled at him as the two hugged and kissed. "I had no missions or training to attend too back in Nanda Parbat, and with my feeling it had been too long since our last meeting, I chose to rectify that, My Lord."

A chuckle rumbled deep within. "Hmm, I am most pleased by your decision. As it were, I was heavily considering coming to you if you hadn't come within the next week or so." Informed the man seriously.

Causing her to chuckle that time. "Well, I'm sure Master Ra's would have loved that. My father especially." Joked Tuo Ma with a smile.

"Unexpected surprises helps to keep one alert."

"Mmm, that they do. Though it could kill the one doing the surprising."

Most warriors in the League were lucky to live if they surprise attacked Ra's as part of their training regiment. Those who managed to land a blow on him were far more luckier then those who didn't. The unlucky ones either ended up spending weeks in recovery or in a grave from his brutal reprisals. "A good point. But a truly excellent warrior knows how to avoid surprises."

His lady love smirked at him, making him rather curious about that. "Is that so, my King?" She asked of him as she pulled away.

"Yes, it is so!"

"Hmm." Came the reply with a chuckle.

"Then I suppose you won't be too surprised when I tell you that another reason I arrived was to finally accept your proposal of marriage."

She had to hold in the laughter that welled up in her once he looked at her in surprise. "Now Tuo Ma, it is not kind to jest with me over this." Warned the man sternly.

"It is no joke, Adam, I am quite serious."

He stared at her for a moment, trying to figure out if she was messing with him until he realized that she wasn't. "Truly!?"

"Mm-hmm. Given our time together, and our feelings having grown stronger towards the other, I thought it was time."

Adam let out an elated, hearty laugh as he quickly came over to her and picked her up high in the air. "HA HA! A MARVELOUS DAY!" Yelled the man in joy, causing her to laugh.

"Guess I surprised you after all, huh?"

"Heh, just this one time. Though I have doubt it will ever happen again."

"Mmm, keep telling yourself that my love. Keep telling yourself that." She told him teasingly with a smile.

The two meet in a kiss for several moments until a surprised shriek escaped her as he carried her out to his balcony. "MY PEOPLE OF SHIRUTA! YOUR KING AND THE LADY TUO MA ARE TO BE MARRIED!" Yelled the man loudly for all to hear.

His announcement instantly causing an uproar of cheers and the like to happen. "A little warning, my love." Murmured Tuo Ma to her soon to be husband as she rubbed on her ear gingerly.

Adam looked guilty for a moment. "My apologies, Milady." He told her seriously as he gently let her down and rubbed on her ear.

The action making her close her eyes with a contented sigh at the feel of his hand there. "You've made me a most happy man upon this day of days."

She opened her eyes and looked deeply into his. "You have made me rather happy since we came together, my King. And I know within my heart that we shall continue to make one another happy for many years to come."

"I look forward to it."

Smiling at him, the two kissed and nearly lost themselves to their passions. But Tuo Ma would stop them, thinking it was best to have their first time together on their wedding night. Not to mention she was nervous since she was still a virgin. "Of course, Milady. Whatever you wish, I shall abide by it." He told her softly and seriously.

Causing her to smile at him and give him a kiss on the lips. Black Adam's Gods and Goddesses watched the events unfold from where they were located, each of them smiling and nodding in approval. "He has chosen well with her. " Intoned Zehuti.

"Agreed. She will be a good wife, warrior, and Queen for our champion and Kahndaq." Added in Mehen with the others with them agreeing.

Author's Notes: So how was the return to 'Year One'? Good, bad, horrible? Leave a review!