Taos

S.T.A.R Labs

April 1

5:10 P.M

"What happened, Adeline?" Black Canary interrogates.

It's been about a day since I woke up at the Point Loma Naval Base, bruised, battered, and slightly sick.

Black Canary called in those who were captured before the rescue mission, and those present as the rescue was being executed.

"I-... I remember being mad," I begin as she films me.

"How mad?" She asks.

"Mad enough to want to strangle everyone in sight," I answer honestly. "But I was so useless. I couldn't break free from the pods. It was like being stuck in an air-vent, and I would know what that feels like…"

"What did they do to you?" She asks in a soft tone.

"They shocked us," I recall the pain. "I don't remember what it felt like at first, but I do know that I woke up to a particularly large voltage being shot through my veins."

I rub my shoulder subconsciously.

"How long did it go on?" She inquires.

"How long was I gone?" I counter.

She nods solemnly.

"How did you endure it?" She asks.

"Troya taught me how people escape into an 'inner world' when exposed to high amounts of stress," I explain. "So that's what I did."

"What did it look like?" She asks curiously.

"It was…" I recall my world of Haneul, and the little boy. "...Perfect… Too perfect."

"Is that what snapped you out of it?" She asks. "You knew it was too perfect, so it didn't distract you enough?"

"No...no it wasn't that," I deny. "It was the shocks of electricity that woke me up. But, the thing about my world was that I didn't want to leave. It was so perfect."

"Then what is the problem?" Canary asks, leaning forward onto her elbows.

"The problem is that I didn't want to leave… but now I never want to think about it again," I state. "In my world… Haneul and I were married. We had a house, and cool whip… but there was something else…"

"And what was it?" She asks.

"We had a family…" I stare off to the side. "A growing family… I was pregnant. And we had a young boy already. He was cute…"

"What was his name?" Canary asks.

I don't answer. How can I tell her that I named my non-existent child after my dead half brother?

"Now, Addie, I have some questions regarding the day on the beach," Canary changes the subject, noticing my discomfort. "Regarding the death of Artemis."

"That's still a pretty sore subject," I point out, my eyes narrowed.

"That's the idea," She nods.

"What do you wish to know that isn't already known?" I ask, narrowing my eyes. "Kaldur'ahm killed Artemis, and in turn, I almost killed him."

"Well, for starters, I know that you are not known for having powers of weather manipulation," Canary begins, raising a brow.

"If I'm being honest with you, I'm not even sure what that was," I admit after a moment. "My Aunt stopped by on my birthday, and she gifted me with new cuffs. Same design, and functions, but these have inscriptions on them. I think my grandmother knows what is happening to me."

"Have you contacted her?" Canary asks.

"I can't exactly call Paradise Island," I raise my eyebrow satirically.

"Maybe you should take some time off," Canary says kindly. "Go home. Clear your mind. Talk to your Grandmother."

"I planned on it," I smirk.

"Did you plan on telling Haneul about your 'dream'?" Canary asks.

"No," I answer quickly. "We have been together for quite a long time, but… this is too sudden."

"I see," Canary leans back in her chair. "I'll let you go now. I'm ordering you to take a mandatory break for at least two weeks. And Addie, consider telling Haneul about your dream. I know it is strange and scary to think about the future, but I think it's time the two of you thought about it."

"I'll tell him when I feel like it's the right moment," I nod, standing up, and letting myself out.

"Could you tell Virgil that it's his turn?" Canary asks as I open the door.

"No problem," I nod once more, stepping out of her office.

I look around the waiting room.

Impulse and Blue Beetle in full uniform, probably due to the few kids waiting around them, also here to see the Justice Leagues official psychiatrist.

"Uh… Virgil?" I ask around the room.

A dark skinned boy, no older that Tim, looked up at me.

"Black Canary can see you now," I state.

He nods, and begins to sit up as I walk past, and towards the exit of S.T.A.R labs.

"Love?" I hear Han ask from beside me.

I turn to see him leaning against the glass door of the exit, waiting for me.

He looks so worn out.

He has dark, bruise colored bags under his normally glowing eyes. His skin tone is much lighter than usual, and I can tell that he wasn't eating well in my absence.

"Sorry, Han," I frown, moving to his side. "I'm kinda zoning out."

"It's fine, jagi," He whispers, pulling me to his side so he could kiss the top of my head.

"I'm going away for a while," I tell him, wrapping my arms around his stiff torso. "I need to see Grandmama, and ask her about the things that are happening to me."

"Alright," He nods, rubbing his cheek against my forehead. "Just be safe, and call regularly. I want to know that you're okay."

"I will," I state, closing my eyes, and enjoying his warmth.

"Do you want to stay the night?" Han asks, moving back slightly.

"I think it's best if I get the answers I need now," I state. "I don't think I'll be sleeping much if I don't have them."

He nods solemnly.

"Will you be taking Sko?" He asks.

"I might," I muse. "He might like being on the island filled with other animals of legend."

"Well, I won't keep you then," Han says, pulling me close on last time. "Be safe. And I would appreciate if you came back to me in one piece."

"I promise," I smile softly, taking the back of his neck into my hand, and pulling him down into a kiss.

I close my eyes, and enjoy the warmth, and security I feel practically emanating from Haneul as I deepen our kiss.

I wasn't sure how to say goodbye to Han when we got to Diana's apartment.

For safety measures, Dick told me that he remotely turned the Invisible Jet to auto-pilot from inside the cave, and set it's course for Gateway City on the opposite coast of the U.S, when he felt as though the cave was too far compromised to keep it there. Especially with the coordinates for Themyscira on-board.

I could only imagine if someone saw it, and discovered that it's pilot was nowhere to be seen. They probably wouldn't have been okay for a few days.

I packed up as many Themysciran items from around the house as I could, hoping that if I took them with me, no one would detect any magical items in the house, and decide to raid it.

As I finished loading the Invisible Jet with the many golden and jeweled items, Han met me in the doorway of the jet, wishing me well with one last kiss.

"Be safe, jagi," Han wishes, caressing my face with the palm of his hand.

"I will, love," I nod, nuzzling into his hand. "I'll try to come back as soon as possible, but it may take a while to get some answers."

"Take your time, Princess," Han whispers. "Don't be too hasty just so you can come back. Make sure you understand what's happening to you."

"I will," I nod once more. "And I want you to get some rest, okay? You don't look too good."

"Gee, thanks," Han deadpans.

"Han," I whine.

"I know, Princess," He chuckles. "Signs of my worry, is all it is."

"Then quit worrying," I resolve. "I must be off now."

"Good luck, my love," Han states, placing his lips on my own for a quick peck. "I love you."

"I love you too, Haneul," I state, pulling away from him slowly, missing his warmth the second his fingertips leave my cheeks. "I'll see you soon."

"Goodbye, my love," Han waves as I close the heavy doors of the jet.

I lock the door into place, hearing it slam, and click.

"Gods, I love that man," I sigh, making my way to the cockpit, passing a ready space dragon sitting in the co-pilot's seat.

Paradise Island

4:45 P.M

E.S.T

"Princess Adeline has returned!" The voice of an Amazon announces to the island as I exit the jet with Sko in tow.

"Princess!" A group of Amazons shout in pride, coming to greet me.

Sko runs off into the island, probably to seek out the Pegasi that roam around these parts.

"Hello, everyone," I greet with a smile.

"Princess, what brings you?" a handmaiden ponders.

"What? I can't come home once in awhile?" I ask satirically, beginning to make my trek down to the main Parthenon square.

"No! Not at all!" she defends herself. "I-I was just-"

"Please, I kid," I smile good naturedly. "I have come to visit with my Queen. Would anyone happen to know where she is?"

"I believe she and Troya are in the Athena Parthenon," Someone answered from behind me.

"Many thanks," I salute. "If you don't mind, I would rather get my thoughts in order before I speak with her."

"Not at all, Princess," the ladies bow in respect.

"Please, I've told you all before," I begin, waving them off. "Just 'Adeline' or 'Addie' will do. I won't be a true Princess until Diana becomes Queen."

But I spoke in vain, for the maidens had already run off.

I sigh at their actions, but continue on my way to the Parthenon anyways.

'Okay, Add's… We can't be pulled in by Grandmama's charm. We came for answers. Now let's go over this:' I mentally rehearse. 'Grandmama, I know you know- wait, no…- My Queen, I know that you are aware of my current predicament of lightning- no, too formal…- Grandmama, I know that something is-'

My thoughts are interrupted as I take my steps up to the Parthenon.

I hear voices coming from inside: My grandmother, and Troya.

"My Queen, Adeline will soon need to know-"

"And she shall…" My grandmother interrupts. "But she is not yet ready."

"When will she be?" Troya asks, getting defensive. "When will Diana be ready? When will anyone truly be ready for this?!"

'Ready for what?' I wonder, sneaking up to the entrance of the large Parthenon, spotting the huge statue of Athena at the sacrificial altar. 'Does this have something to do with all of this lightning?'

"When she seeks the answers-"

"The answers are being sought," I decide to reveal my presence.

"Adeline," Troya greets with a nervous smile. "No one alerted us of your trip?"

"I came on a last minute trip," I state. "And I came for answers. Answers I know you have, Grandmama."

My grandmother shades her eyes with her dark brows, and sighs a deep breath.

"Perhaps this is best discussed peacefully," The Queen states, motioning to the door. "Come with me, my little warrior, and find the answers you desire."

Her long, violet robes brush past me as she makes her way out from the breezeway of the Parthenon. Long, ebony locks curling, and twisting in the wind.

Troya gives me a look of sorrow, before turning to face Athena.

I steel my expression, and follow after my grandmother.

Grandmama had her maidens ready two horses for us, so we could ride on the beaches of Themyscira, and discuss my… predicament.

The wind of the sea flows softly through my loose strands of hair as my large black, white spotted appaloosa, Arabian stallion treks leisurely on the sands of the beach.

My Grandmama rides her large, dapple grey, gypsy vanner as if it were her angel. Riding her with grace, practically floating across the sand.

"You know, this is where I made your mother," She begins.

"I'm lucky I know that you built her from clay. Otherwise, that would have been the grossest thing I could have heard," I state, trying to lighten the mood.

"By the end of this story, Adeline, you may second guess that thought," Grandmama states, a far off look reflecting off of her light blue eyes. "Many, many centuries ago, I dreamed of your mother. I yearned for the love of a child, yet, no men were allowed on Paradise island, by rule of Athena. You can only imagine how shocked I was when a man arrived from the sky."

"Was it Steve Trevor?" I ask. "Mother said that he was the first to come in centuries, and he was a para-"

"No, my young love," Grandmama shakes her head. "Major Trevor did not come for a long while after my encounter with Zeus."

"Wait," I pause, halting my horse. "Zeus? As in the 'God-of-the-Gods', Zeus?"

"He's only the god of weather and lightning," Grandmama brushes off, continuing on the beach. "I wouldn't inflate his ego that much."

I nudge my horse forward into a trot to keep up with her.

"What was he doing here? I thought no men-"

"My love, Zeus is no man," my Queen laughs. "He's a God. And he was… beautiful."

"Uh, ew," I deadpan, imagining my grandmother getting googly-eyes for an old God.

"No… he was not 'ew' at all," She defends. "He was charming, and handsome, and, well… I was in the mindset…"

My mind begun to put the pieces together.

Grandmama wanted a child.

Zeus was on the island.

Zeus and Grandmama had chemistry.

And chemistry led to biology.

And biology led to...

My eyes widen as my horse continues on without my lead.

"Are you saying…" I trail off, not daring to look her in the eyes.

"I did not make your mother from clay, my beautiful granddaughter…" She confirms. "For the safety of your mother, I created such a tale. The only problem was your mother's growing power. She is an Amazon, by blood. But she is also a demigod. Meaning not only does she have increased powers of strength, and speed, but powers only us amazons can dream of. Soon enough, well into her toddler years, she begun to use her power of lightning manipulation."

I choke on air as she reveals this to me.

"Your mother's cuffs are enchanted as well," Grandmama states, knowing my next question. "They keep her power contained."

"Then… if mother is only half-god… then I am only ¼ god… How can I have these powers as well? Wouldn't godly-genetics disappear after mother 'had' me?"

"There is no way to explain how godly genetics works, my darling," She smiles sweetly. "But it seems as though you are having a bit of a rougher time than Diana did. Then again, Diana grew up in Paradise, without the stress of being 'Wonder Woman'. So what is causing you all of this stress?"

"Well, if I'm honest, it's a multitude of things," I want to begin.

"Ah, would this… Haneul be one of these 'multitudes'?" Grandmama smirks.

"Ah, he-heh… you… you know about him?" I laugh nervously, reaching over to scratch my arm.

"Troya likes to diverge into great detail about her visits," Grandmama states not-so-cryptically.

"I'm gonna disembowel her…" I growl.

"No, please, Adeline," Grandmama laughs. "I wish to know about this magician, and his impure brothers."

"Well, you see, about that…" I begin.

"So, you wish to see a future with this man?" Grandmama asks as we lead the horses back to the fields.

"I do," I smile. "But in the future! I'm not looking for happily ever after right now. Maybe in a few more years when everything has settled down a bit. And maybe we get an apartment or something."

"But you do love him?" She clarifies.

"I do," I smile lovingly, imagining his face with that stupidly handsome smirk. "Somehow, that little scoundrel captured my heart. So in turn, I captured his."

"There's my little Amazon," Grandmama praises.

"But Grandmama, you should just meet him!" I sigh, releasing my grip on the reins, and leaning to lay on the horse's back, looking up at the stars that had made themselves known about an hour ago. "At first he was rude, and needed a serious attitude check, but now… now he's sweet, and thoughtful, and loving, and caring… and he even likes taking me to the movies! He doesn't really like going, but he takes me there just to lift my spirits! And Grandmama… I could see myself getting married to him…"

"Oh, really?" She asks, raising a dark brow at my confession.

"Of course, not for a long while, as I said before," I state. "But someday… I don't think I would mind walking down the aisle in a white gown, seeing him next to the pastor, flanked by his brothers, and sided by my bridesmaids… Just thinking about it makes me giddy…"

"I think I should meet him first, and see for myself just how 'sweet' and 'caring' this Haneul is," Grandmama states. "I will not have just anybody marrying my granddaughter, the future first in line Princess to Themyscira."

"I assure you, Grandmama," I smile. "I wouldn't have it any other way."

I have an excuse this time. A really good one.

I got sick again, and have been studying for those S.A.T's. AAAAAANNNDDDDDD I'M HALF-WAY ACCEPTED INTO A COLLEGE!After I get good scores on my S.A.T's, they said that they'd definitely let me attend their university! THIS IS MORE EXCITING THAN WHEN i GOT MY FIRST REVIEW ON PROJECT W.B!

Okay. Enough of that. Review response time.

Retrokill: Thanks for your wishes lovie! And I promise, it's gonna be a good one!

xMia099: Thank you! I like them together too ;) And thank you for the suggestion, but I don't really see a place for Adeline in Bad Blood... Maybe in a one-shot I'll have Nightwing call her, or something referencing it, but otherwise... not so much. Again, thank you, though!

Anime hotty lover.18: TBH, I need to get a move on with this. But I'm secretly procrastinating for season 3...

Luna Star Phantom: I do plan for a Son of Batman (because I like the idea of Addie being an over protective bear around Damien, but she'd be the first to smack some sense into him. Literally.) And Fairy Tail vote: counted :)

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