DISCLAIMERS/NOTES
1. This is a fan fiction based on characters owned by DC Comics. I DO NOT OWN THEM. This is just for fun.
2. As always, I'll point out this was written over a decade ago, when, here in the UK, Season 2 of the JL cartoon had yet to air. So Hawkgirl had not been revealed as a spy, and the massive, every-hero-in-the-DCU roster of Unlimited wasn't a factor. My timeline picks up after the Season 1 finale, "The Savage Time". All my Wayback Wednesday stories are numbered chronologically, if you get stuck.
3. There are aspects of these stories that, in hindsight, I would change. However, I have kept them as I originally wrote them for history's sake. Not laziness.
PART 2
Superman opened the door, and smiled at the two people standing behind it.
"Hi, Clark!" Diana yelled, holding out her arms. She dove at the Man of Steel, and hugged him tightly. Superman was slightly taken aback.
"Er, hi Diana," he said, patting her on the back. He looked over her shoulder to see Batman, looking at them poker-faced. "How are you?"
Batman was about to speak, when Diana released her hug. "Oh, we're great!" she said. How are you?" She looked away and gazed at the surroundings. "Wow… this is beautiful, Clark. This rivals some of the temples on Themyscira. You've done a great job."
"Thanks," Superman said. He closed the door, and looked at the Waynes. "OK, this is an incredibly stupid question, but Bruce… where's your bag?"
"I have all I need in my utility belt," Batman replied flatly.
"That's one way of putting it…" Diana said.
He darted his head at her, eyes wide. She began to giggle.
Superman covered his mouth, trying not to laugh. "Well, anyway… please, let me take your bag, Diana. Wally and Shayera are in the lounge."
"That's wonderful!" Diana cried. "But… are you sure you don't mind taking my bag? I mean… I wouldn't want to put you out…"
"It's no trouble," said Superman, smiling. "You're my guests. I want you to relax."
"OK, if you insist…" Diana handed him her bag. He turned around and faced Bruce.
"I'd ask you for your bag, but as you don't have one…" he said.
"Honey, give him your belt," Diana said.
"Diana!" Batman yelled.
Diana began giggling again. She went upto her husband, and slid her arm through his. "Oh, you know I'm only kidding, darling. Come on, let's go see Wally and Shy. Clark, thanks for the bag… but you're not going to wait on us, hand on foot. This is your celebration." With that, Diana walked towards the lounge, taking Batman with her.
They entered the lounge, and Diana held her arms out again. "Shy!"
Hawkwoman's looked at her, and her contented expression fell, her eyes widening. She quickly began tapping Flash on the arm. He spoke, his voice muffled due to his mouth on her neck. "Just a few more seconds, honey…"
Hawkwoman kept her eyes ahead of her. "Comp… any…" she said out of the corner of her mouth.
Flash looked up and frowned. He then looked at the doorway, and saw Batman and Diana there. Batman looked as unemotional as always, and Diana had a wide grin on her face. "Hi, guys!" she said.
Flash and Hawkwoman instantly leaned away from each other, and cleared their throats. "Er..hi guys," Flash said.
"It's nice to see you…" Shayera added.
Diana ran upto her, as Shayera got to her feet. The Amazon hugged her enthusiastically. "How are you?" she asked. "Bruce and I are fine, but I was just wondering how you are because we haven't seen you for ages and…"
"Easy, easy, Diana…" Shayera interrupted, putting up her hand. "I like breathing…"
Diana frowned, then looked down. "Oh, I'm sorry!" she said, releasing her friend. "I'm just really happy to see you. So is Bruce, aren't you darling?"
Batman remained where he was. "It's good to see you again," he said simply.
Diana sighed. "He is, trust me. Anyway, how are you? How are the kids? I want to know everything that's happened…"
"OK, have a seat, I'll get you a milkshake," Shayera said. "Large, I presume?"
"I like it like that," Diana said, "don't I, darling?"
Batman's eyes widened again. "DIANA!"
Diana apparently ignored his exclamation, as she and Shayera began chatting away at the table.
Flash looked at Batman, a large smirk on his face.
Batman glared at him. "Not. A. Word."
/
Superman, Diana, the Flash and Hawkwoman sat in the lounge, drinking their beverages. Batman was standing behind Diana's chair, cape wrapped around his body.
"So how're the kids?" Diana asked.
Hawkwoman smiled. "They're fine, thanks. Claire just started school, and Sally's keeping an eye on her."
"Not an easy thing," Flash said. "They're already getting their dad's speed. I tell you, in a few months, their teachers won't be able to keep track of them."
"They're not troublesome, are they?" Batman asked.
"Oh, no, no," said Hawkwoman. "Just that… well, just imagine a younger version of him." She pointed at her husband.
Flash frowned. "Yeah, they're my kids, all r… hey!"
Superman sipped his coffee. "Guess I'll have to keep an eye on Keystone for awhile," he said. "The school system's got a good psychiatrist for staff, don't they?"
Flash folded his arms and slumped in his chair. "I never should have told you about that…"
"Oh come on, sweetie," Hawkwoman said, "he'd been your school's shrink for twenty years, and within a term of you joining the school, he quit. It couldn't have just been a coincidence."
"Can we talk about something else please?" Flash asked.
Diana leaned forward. "Aw, we're sorry, Wally. We're just playing."
"Don't worry," Hawkwoman said. "I'll make it up to him." She looked at Flash.
He looked at her, confused. His face then lit up, and he smiled. "Actually, make more fun of me!"
Hawkwoman sat back in her chair. "Down, boy."
Diana got to her feet. "If you'll excuse me a second," she said. "I need to go to the bathroom." She suddenly stopped, and frowned. "Er, Clark…"
Superman smiled. "Just round the corner."
Diana went to the door. "Thanks." She walked behind Batman, and there was a sudden slapping sound.
Batman's eyes widened, and he turned behind him, just as Diana left the room. She looked over her shoulder, grinning.
Batman looked back at the others.
They were all holding their mouths.
Batman scowled. "So when are the others getting here?"
Superman sighed. "I got a call from J'onn. He said he'd try and make it if he could, though he's been quite busy lately on Mars."
"How is he?" Hawkwoman asked.
"Fine, as far as I know," Superman said. "He's doing a fine job as the colony's defender."
"I keep tabs on the planet," Batman said. "As well as our colony on the moon. From what I've seen, he has everything under control."
"As for John," said Superman, "I don't know, to be honest. I sent my invitation, but… I got no word from him. I don't know if he'll be here or not."
"I hope he will," Hawkwoman said. "Now that he's getting his emotions back, he needs to be around his friends."
"I'm sure he'll be here," Batman said. "He's been feeling guilty about destroying this place, so he'd want to see it rebuilt."
"He shouldn't be," Superman said. "He had to destroy the White Martian ship. He shouldn't feel bad."
"Well, we'll find out," Hawkwoman said.
There was silence, and Batman lowered his head. He then looked at the others. "Will you excuse me for a minute." With that, he left the room.
Superman was about to speak, when the alert alarm beeped. "Ah, we have another arrival," he said. "I'll be right back."
After Superman had left the room, Flash and Hawkwoman were left alone in the room.
They were silent… then dove at each other, hugging close and kissing passionately.
/
Batman walked through the corridor, already knowing what he was going to find.
He reached a doorway, and stopped.
"Diana," he said simply.
Suddenly, the door swung open, and two arms grabbed him by the collar. Before he could do anything else, Batman was pulled into the doorway. The door then slammed shut behind him.
Diana kissed him hard, wrapping her arms around her husband's neck. Batman was surprised, but found himself losing control, as the kiss became more tender. He put his hands on her back, and the kiss became more passionate. They had both lost themselves in each other.
Eventually, they separated their lips. Batman took a deep breath. "What are you doing?"
Diana sighed. "What does it look like, darling?"
"You called me on my cowl radio, asking for help," he said. "I knew you weren't really in any trouble."
"If you knew I was in no trouble," she said, "why did you come?"
He remained silent.
She began to tickle the back of his hair. "Just as I thought," she said. "You know… the others were chatting quite a lot. I'm sure… they wouldn't miss us…"
His eyes widened. "Diana… you know we can't… now…" His cheeks went redder and redder. "They'll be waiting for us…"
"But darling…" she said, "I love you…"
Batman tried to lean back, but his back hit the door. "Look… I think you need a coffee. Go have a chat with Shayera. Besides, I need to have a talk with Clark… go over security procedures…"
Diana pouted. "You're going to make me wait, aren't you?"
Batman wondered what to say. "This is Clark's place… I don't even know if it would be appropriate…"
Diana's smile dropped, and she frowned. "You're serious, aren't you?"
He looked at her. He was the Dark Knight. He had to keep some form of dignity… even with his drop-dead gorgeous wife. "We should get back," he said.
Diana's frown turned into a scowl. "FINE!" With that, she opened the door, and pushed Batman out of the room. He backed away quickly, barely keeping on his feet.
Diana strode out of the room. "You go see the others then!" she said. "But don't come running to me when you're bored and want to spend some time with your wife. Because I'll just stick my nose up at you!" She then did so, and walked past him.
"Diana…" Batman said.
"SHUT UP!" came the harsh interruption. She then went down the corridor, back to the lounge.
Batman groaned. "Women."
TO BE CONTINUED
