I woke up in my hammock, to Sko pouting, and pawing at the fibers of the fabric of said bed.
"... Sko..." I pout. "You know how to get outside... Go..."
"Hunnnnnnnnnnnhhhnnhnhnhnnnnnh," Is the response I receive.
I crack my lids open, only to be greeted with Sko's big, watery red eyes.
"You're no dragon," I pout once more, rolling my eyes at his antics, and moving to get up. "You're just an over-sized baby, is what you are."
He looks at me expectantly as my feet gently land on the ground.
"Yes, we're going outside," I huff.
He 'smiles' up at me, and taps hit claws on the floor excitedly.
While on the Island, I usually don't wear my regular uniform. I normally wear a dark blue, wrapped skirt, letting my legs get space, while also allowing me comfort, and mobility. My top consists of a black one-piece, with long sleeves that cinch in the crook of my elbow, but flare out dramatically from there, down to my thumbs.
As I wrap my black leather sandals up, I get an idea.
"Skotádi," I call over to my space dragon. He perks his head up, and nudges my arm with his hood. "You wanna go to...the beach...?" I ask, stretching out the word 'beach' for emphasis. "You wanna go... swimming...?"
He tilts his head to the side after each activity, slobbering around when I say 'swimming'.
His forked tongue sticks out the side of his mouh as he begins to push and nudge me out of the door.
"Yes, Skotádi! I know where the door is!" I giggle, pushing the beast away, as we begin our trek.
Coven
April 8
9:00 A.M
E.S.T
"The question isn't whether our 'world's finest' are the 'Galaxy's Most Wanted', it's not whether they've been using secret, undercover, covert operatives against targets of their own choosing. No, it's not even whether these 'interstellar hoodlums' have their own Watchtower in orbit over our planet! No… ol' proved all that a week ago, didn't he? So the question is this, how long are you going to stand for this, and do nothing to check these lawless heroes? Well, I'll just wait here for you to make up your minds. Take your time. If you're not in a hurry, why should I be? Meanwhile, Earth's true benefactors, The Reach, have been working openly and without fanfare for the betterment of all mankind. Exhibit A: Lexcorp Farms, where The Reach has partnered with noted philanthropist, Lex Luthor, to increase food production. Lexcorp and The Reach are even allowing public tours. Just openness, and an end to world hunger. Now, why didn't the Justice League think of that?"
The rant of Godfrey's show echos through our house.
I lounge on the black couch in the shared living room, still calling and searching for apartments to rent.
Kyung, the eldest of us five, had taken to moving his research onto the glass counter of the living room, his sky blue hair perfectly messy, as usual. He has a multitude of random books sitting on the counter, flipping through each of them at as incredible speed, stopping once in awhile to mark a few pages up.
Jeong and Hwan, sit on the other couch across from me. Jeong with a few of his electric pink arrows and a sharpening tool, while Hwan read a recently released magazine.
Seung sits cross-legged on the floor, his neck craned upwards to stare at the t.v.
"Adeline will not be happy about this," Kyung notes, marking a page in one of his many books.
"I can already hear it: 'I'm gone for five minutes, and it all goes to'-" Hwan tries to imitate.
"If you wish to keep your voice, I suggest you keep your trap shut," I threaten peering over the top of my newspaper to glare at him.
"All Hwan saying is, Adeline will have a lot to deal with when she returns," Jeong attempts to stop the conflict. "She will soon discover what her strange powers are. What if that news is already stressful? And then, discovering that the Reach have made themselves known to the world, and are doing well in the Public opinion polls. Then to see that the Hall of Justice is destroyed due to an intergalactic trophy seeker, and then having to deal with the knowledge that the public now knows about the Watchtower because of the reach. Not to mention, she;ll have to deal with the matter of giving statements out to the general public, who will undoubtedly criticize her, even though she has no say in the matter-"
"That is not helping," I interrupt my twin.
"Maybe we should help out?" Seung inquires. "Like, intervene before she returns, so when she does, she won't have to worry about any of this, because it will all be taken care of?"
"That's-"
"Not a bad idea," Kyung interrupts Hwan. "I might have an idea."
"Something is better than nothing," Jeong nods, urging Kyung on.
"How about this: I've studied up on human behavior, more than once. I know appropriate ways to react, should things go awry. I could take care of the interviews, and answer some questions. Haneul, and Seung can assist in the rebuilding of the Hall, while Hwan and Seung can work on helping Red Tornado and the others with higher security for the Watchtower."
We all look at each other inquisitively.
"No quarrels?" Hwan asks.
We all shake our heads.
"Alright," Jeong nods, dismissing his arrows back into his magic, and moving to stand up. "Shall we consult the Canary?"
"Perhaps," Kyung nods. "She and Atom seem to be the ones taking control of these issues as of now."
"Then let us be off," I announce, tossing the paper down onto the couch.
"Han, wait up a second," Jeong halts me, as we file out of the room.
"What is it?" I ask him quietly.
"You can't hide anything from your twin, Han," Jeong crosses his arms over his half clothed chest. "I can feel you slipping away from my mind. Why haven't you gotten your cure yet?"
"It's coming," I look away from him, and onto the black carpeted floor. "It takes a while for things to ship from the U.K to Louisiana…"
"Han-"
"Constantine doesn't exactly send things through Amazon Prime, Jeong," I try to explain.
"Han-"
"And it's not like Adeline will be returning before it gets here! It'll arrive within the next few days-"
"Haneul, stop," Jeong interrupts me. "That's not the problem. The problem is, you waited too long."
"Too long for what?" I ask, my brows furrowing. "I'm not going to die, Jeong. I refuse. Not while I have something to live for… someone to live for…"
"That's the thing, Han," Jeong places a hand on my shoulder. "The stone won't work."
"How do you figure?" I ask, narrowing my eyes at him.
"Because you've been around Adeline," He states. "She has the same gems in her cuffs, and crown. If those haven't worked on you by now, then there's no way this one will."
"So what are you saying? I know that the ones in her armor are what slowed the process, but this should expel it entirely!" I defend.
"I don't think it will," Jeong shakes his head, making his dark pink hair fall to the sides of his face. "Think of it as a flu shot: A flu shot introduces the virus to the immune system, so the immune system is allowed to defeat it, then it knows what it needs to fight it off, should it come in contact with the same germs again. In this case, you are the immune system, and Adeline is the virus, because of those small gems in her armor."
"I will not forgo my relationship with Adeline just because I get a little sick," I defend, my temper slowly rising at Jeong's insinuations. "She is everything to me, Jeong. She pulled me out of a dark place, and replaced my fear, and depression w-with light, and love… Jeong, I never knew what real love felt like. Never. Not until the day she was kidnapped by you all. I was so afraid that she would be taken from me, that I finally realized how much of her love had grown on me. She brought me back from the depths of my despair, and I will not allow her to slip from my grasp because of some minor curse."
"And what about Adeline, huh?" Jeong asks, clearly getting fed up with me. "What about what she wants for her future? She's in love with you, that's for sure. But what about a future? We all know she wants to spend the rest of her life with you as her partner. What do you plan to tell her when she inevitably discovers that your cure won't work? Don't you think that will break her heart? She may be different than your average woman, but women love to plan things like this, and believe me when I tell you, she has everything planned. Like a house, a neighborhood, a dragon as a dog, a perfect little family life with 1.7 kids! When she finds out that she can't have that, she'll be devastated!"
"I'll handle it!" I defend.
"Because you've been doing such a great job at that thus far!" Jeong glares at me.
"She'll be mad at me, sure," I state, glaring right back at him. "But she'll realize that it is out of my control."
"Will she?" Jeong challenges. "You could have brought this up during the past five years you two have been together, but you didn't."
"Could you blame me?!" I shout. "All I wanted was some sense of normalcy in my life!"
"We're not normal, Haneul!" Jeong shouts back. "And neither is Adeline. She'll be broken, Han… She lost her brother already. She lost the Lantern before that. She lost Artemis, and Kaldur'ahm… she'll snap when she loses you! She'll be so lost, and alone-"
"Then I have a request," Han interrupts Jeong's rant. "Since you are so bent on my life being lost, then do this for me: If I die… then I want you to be there for Adeline…"
"I'm not saying that you can't find a way to live-"
"But if I die, no matter what the cause… please, promise me that you will watch over her," Han all but begs Jeong.
"Han…" Jeong sighs.
"Please, Jeong," Han pleads. "You're the only one I would trust enough to look after her."
"For your sake, I accept… But I won't let you die on me. You got that?" Jeong accepts Han's pleas. "You will live, and you will live a longer life surrounded by the ones you love. And maybe even some additions…"
"Quit that," Han shoves Jeong playfully. "You must forget that Adeline is an Amazon. They do not have children. I doubt that Adeline has even thought of such things!"
Paradise Island
Where Adeline Has Definitely
Been Thinking Of Such Things
'I wonder if Han ever thought about kids…' I wonder as I ride my stallion leisurely on the beach, while Sko played in the waters lining the soft sands. 'Like… does he ever think about it while we're together, and content… Maybe when the world wasn't that bad of a place.'
As Sko snarls, and growls at the waves sneaking up at his large golden claws, I continue to daydream about the inner-safe-place.
'Could it all be real?' I wonder. 'Could we have that? I mean, I know I want that, and I want it with him, but we haven't even discussed it within the five years we've been together… What if he doesn't want kids? What if he doesn't think I do? I'm an Amazon, after all. We're not supposed to have children. And would I really name a son after Jason?'
"All good questions, young Princess," A strong, female voice states from next to me.
My head whips around, to see a beautiful woman, on an equally beautiful steed.
This woman has soft, auburn hair that cascades down her back in soft, elegant curls. Resting on the crown of her head, there sits a golden, pointed crown.
Her skintone is a rich gold, as if she spent the days outside, admiring nature. Her eyes the color of melting chocolate.
She wears long white robes. Only one of her shoulder's are covered, and both of her legs are visible to the world, due to the large slit on her waist that reaches her hip. Her robes are held in place by a large golden belt, much like mine, and held up by a royally embroidered, golden collar. Molded on her wrists are golden bulletproof cuffs.
Her steed is a beautiful golden palomino, with a white mane and tail.
"Excuse me?" I ask this woman. "Was I speaking out loud?"
"No, my dear," She smiles kindly. "I can see and hear all things that regards my knowledge. It is my job after all."
"I beg your pardon?" I shake my head in confusion. "Have we met?"
"No, but you speak to me quite often," She chuckles. "I know you, Princess Adeline. In times of great distress, you call upon me to grant you mercy. Well, You call on Athena, or myself."
"Athena?" I ask. "And you? That must mean…"
My eyes widen at the gorgeous woman, now realizing who, exactly, she is.
"...Hera…"
"Yes, that is one of my most common names," She nods.
"My lady," I begin, becoming aware of my informalities with the Queen of the gods. "I apologize for my bluntness-"
"No need, Adeline," She waves off as Sko decides to sniff at Hera's steed. "After all, I feel like I would know you well enough. And it seems as though I have introduced myself so informally."
"You are not at fault, my lady," I assure. "But if I may, why are you here? And what business do you have with me?"
"Those questions might as well be one in the same, so I'll be blunt with you, Adeline," Hera begins. "I like you. You are upon my few favorite heroes that I've met over my many, many years of life. Your confidence is admirable. Your strength is unlike that of Heracles. And your passion is your source of will. But you worry."
"As one does," I snort. "Could you blame me, my lady? Our world is being invaded, and it doesn't seem like humans are all that interested in stopping the Reach."
"That is one source of your worry," She states.
"And that shall be true until the Reach decide to make themselves scarce," I cut in. "Listen, my lady, I truly do appreciate you being interested in my love life. I really do. But right now, I need to help Earth. If I don't then I will have no home to have such a life in."
"There it is!" Hera laughs. "There is the spark Athena has gossipped about! She was right: You have no quarrel with setting a Goddess straight. I like that! Here's the thing, Adeline, the world… it's not a good place. So when your mind drifts, you like to envision yourself with Haneul. Why do you think that is?"
"Because I love him," I state confidently.
"One could almost say that he's… your whole world… yes?" She asks.
"... Yes…?" I inquire.
"Then perhaps he is the one you should save first," hera states. "For if he is gone, then saving the world has no purpose. It would mean nothing if there is no one to share it with."
"But Haneul is fine…?" I shake my head, glancing down at my stallion's black mane. "He is back on the mainland, and surrounded by friends. How is he- Hera?"
As my gaze drifted back up, I notice that the goddess is gone. I halt my horse, and look around trying to search for signs of her exit, but I see nothing.
Not even tracks in the sand where she was riding beside me.
"Let's go, Sko," I order, directing the horse, and dragon back to the center of Themyscira, still being weary of my surroundings.
Heyo! I'm on time today! YAYS!I know it's a bit short, but, work with me guys!
Whelp, I took that S.A.T today, and man was that boring. During that time, I got to mentally finish this chapter (then I physically did it), then I mentally prepared for Red Hood, and Son of Batman and JL vs TT. I know when things of the fluffy nature are happening, and things of the *achem* sour... (hint, hint, nudge, nudge, wink, wink) things are happening... ;) Let's get into these reviews!
Anime Hotty Lover.18: So you feel what I feel... Lol Yeah, and I kinda figured about Diana being a demigod as well. But I didn't know if I wanted Addie to have her (kinda) powers, or if I should keep her he way she is. In the end, I decided on conflict of interest. MUAHAHAHAHA.
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