Chapter 13

Superman flew to the Fortress, he was met by Krypto as he entered. He quickly ran towards the crystal that housed Jor-el.

The image of his father was before him. "Father, I…I need your help! Diana is pregnant with my child. The child is killing her! I don't know what to do."

"The Amazon! You have found a partner strong enough to carry your child. A human woman would not survive once the child was powered from the yellow sun of Earth."

Clark jumped, the Sun!, Could it really be that easy? He only hoped he was not too late.

Hipployta, Donna, Thor and J'onn were standing around Diana's bed, when the door opened and Superman came in. J'onn heard his thoughts, and knew what was being planned.

Superman scooped Diana into his arms, and before another word could have been spoken, he transported them to a small secluded island near the equator.

After Superman left, J'onn explained what was happening to Diana's family. "Superman believes that the child is draining her energy supply as it grows in her womb. The Earth's sun acts like a charger for Superman. It is what provides him with his abilities. The child is half Kryptonian, it must fit that the child needs the yellow sun to survive as well. Thor, has Diana been outside much?"

"No, she has been locked inside her chambers for most of her stay. She has not been herself lately."

Hippolyta was the first to speak, "and if he is wrong, my daughter and my grandchild are dead!"

J'onn quietly looked Hippolyta in the eye, "they already were."

Clark gently placed Diana on the sand. She needed to be out in the sun. He put his hand on her baby bump, he did not know he could love something so entirely and have never met them, but he did, he loved this child and knew he would do anything to protect it. He just hoped Diana would allow him the chance to be in the child's life. Lord knew he didn't deserve it, the way he treated her. Clark listened to Diana's heart, it grew steady as she lay in the sand. Clark knew this was working.

She had tried to tell him, but he was so wrapped in his guilt he let her leave. If Thor hadn't brought Diana back, he may never know he has a child, or God forbid, Diana or his child might have died. He screwed up so badly, and instead of facing the consequences, he ran. Superman ran and hid.

"Superman, this is Watchtower!" he heard Batman.

"Batman" Superman acknowledged.

"Has there been any changes? It's been four hours." Asked Batman.

"She has regained her coloring, and her heartbeat is almost back to normal. The baby is doing much better as well. I am hoping she soon wakes."

"I will let her family know, Watchtower out."

Clark leaned back in the sand, he pulled Diana into his chest as he spooned her body from behind. He placed his hand protectively over his child. In six hours they would need to move to remain in full sunlight.

Diana woke surrounded by Kal-el's body. His arm was wrapped around her stomach, and he was gently rubbing her baby bump. Diana smiled, she turned and placed her head under Kal's chin.

Kal felt her wake, he was so relieved. "Diana?" Kal whispered.

"5 more minutes, I do not wish to wake from this dream," she mumbled.

Kal frowned. "Diana, I have been so worried, how are you feeling?"

Diana realized this was no dream, she was wrapped in Kal's arms, near an ocean. "I am sleepy, but I feel fine. Where are we?"

"What is the last thing you remember?" Kal asked.

"I was heading towards Thor, and then I don't know what happened."

"Diana, that was four days ago. You almost died! We have been worried sick."

"Oh Gods?" Diana instinctively sat up wrapping her arms around her middle. Her eyes took on a worried look as she looked at her stomach.

Kal grabbed her hand forcing her to look at his face. "The baby is fine, healthy and strong."

Diana sagged in relief. "I have been so tired…I wanted…" but Kal cut her off.

"The baby is half- Kryptonian, it needed more sunlight, when it wasn't receiving energy from the Sun, it started to steal yours. You are going to have to spend more time in the sun, until the end of your pregnancy."

"I will, I promise. Thor has given me a beautiful room. There is a lovely chaise lounge on the balcony. I will sit out there everyday." Kal frowned.

"Please Diana, stay here. I know I have acted badly, and I am so sorry for not listening to you when you tried to tell me that day. I will never forgive myself, I was angry and I was guilty and I took it out on you. I am so sorry, but please! I want to be there for you and this child. Don't keep me from the baby.

"I already know it's a boy Kal, you can stop pretending you didn't look."

"How…how did you know?" Clark asked shocked, and then it registered, she called him Kal. He didn't even know how much he missed hearing that, especially coming from her.

"I just knew. Of course the first pregnant Amazon in a millennia is carrying a male child. It is just ironic enough to make the Gods laugh."

Clark looked at Diana in the eyes. "Please, don't take my son from me!"

"What about Lois?" Diana asked.

"I will tell her the truth, I will do whatever it takes, but I won't give up my son!"

Diana had always known deep down that Clark would choose Lois over her. He already had, but she still held a small hope that things would be different. His words told her she was wrong. Diana finally needed to accept that if it wasn't for this child, Clark would still be ignoring her. Diana needed to forgive Clark and let him go. It was time for her to move on as well. Diana made a decision, she would no longer mourn her loss of Kal-el, he was never hers to begin with. If there was one thing Diana knew with her entire being, it was that Clark Kent loved Lois Lane. He lusted after Diana, they acted as though they were best friends. She loved him more than he could or would ever love her. She always knew if she waited long enough, he would come to her, but she wasn't going to wait any more.

Kal watched Diana's face change from one of hope to one of acceptance. He wasn't sure what she was thinking, but he knew whatever it was, Diana made a choice about something.

He almost cringed when she called him Clark again.

"Clark, you could come to Valhalla whenever you wanted. You could see your son anytime. I would never keep him from you. He will be safe from our enemies and he would have many uncles to watch over him and teach him. I just think it is better for everyone involved if I wasn't around."

"Please Diana, I will find somewhere safe for you and our child here, closer to family. I just found out I am going to be a father, I don't want to miss anything. I want to teach him, and watch him grow."

Diana thought about his words. He wanted to be there for her and their child. It would be easier for him if she was here on Earth. Diana just didn't want to deal with the fallout, but if he was willing to do it, she could also.

"Only if we are not an interference, I do not wish to cause more problems for you and Lois than I already have. Clark, I know how much you love her, and this situation will cause much hurt and anger."

"I only want you to worry about our son, leave everything else to me. I need to contact the Watchtower and let them know how you are doing. Your Mother is very upset with me right now. I am hoping I survive the next few hours with all of my appendages." Clark smiled. "Let's get you back…Superman to Watchtower..."

Diana turned away. That was Kal's smile, the one he saved only for her. This was going to be difficult, but she was a warrior and she would survive…she had a son to raise.