Chapter 14

As soon as Superman and Diana returned to the Watchtower, they were ushered back to the Medbay and Diana was examined again. They tried to perform an ultrasound, but the machine was not able to permeate Diana's skin. Clark did another scan of his child to quell any fears that the child may still be in danger.

When J'onn announced she was clear to return to her quarters, Diana was more than ready. As she was moving to get off the bed, Clark rushed to help her up.

"I am not incapable of movement. I am not so fragile." Diana knew he was only trying to help, but she needed to keep some space between them.

Clark only smiled and continued to help Diana down. Hippolyta stood before Diana,"there is much we need to discuss, my daughter, we will find a way to lift this banishment, you and the child are in danger, you must come home."

Diana turned to Clark. "I need to speak with my mother and sister alone. Is there an open room somewhere?"

"Your quarters are as you left them!"

Once Diana, Hippolyta and Donna arrived at Diana's quarters they immediately sat on the couch.

"I can't come home mother, if I were to return home, I would be breaking the same law that required my banishment."

"What are you talking about, you will not be bringing a man to the island."

"Well, no, not a man, but a male child none-the-less." Diana rubbed her belly again. "I don't think the Bana would approve."

"A Son! You are having a son." Hippolyta was shocked. "I don't care, my grandson will not be in danger. We will call a senate meeting and discuss our options. I am sure once they are aware of everything, they will happily consent to you coming home."

"For how long? Yes, they might allow him on the island while he is young. At what age will he be banished from his home? At what age does he become a danger? I won't do that to him. I am sorry Mother, but I can't!" tears leaked down Diana's cheeks

Hippolyta held out her arms.

Diana went into her mother's arms. Her mother held her in her arms and whispered, "my little Moon and Stars, and now we have a Sun!"

"J'onn did Lois return to my quarters?" Superman asked once Diana left. A loud booming laugh from behind was the only response.

"Thor!"

"Kal-el"

"Why didn't you tell me Diana was with you? We have been worried sick this entire time." Superman was angry.

"It is not my job to tell you where your woman is. I thought you knew. Diana came to me scared…scared, Kal-el. I have watched her stand up to beings ten times more powerful, and not bat an eye. What would you have me do? She told me you were with your wife, what am I to think?"

"I don't know, I just…you knew she was pregnant with MY child and you didn't tell me!"

"It is not me you are mad at Kal-el. I will tell you this old friend, she will always be welcome to Valhalla. I am in debt to both of you, but I swore I would protect her, and I will hold to that."

"I know, and thank you!"

"Kal-el, I am going to give you a piece of advice, you can do what you want with it. Diana has waited patiently, but now she has a child to care for. I don't know if she will wait any longer. Do you think you are the only man to see her beauty, her strength, her heart. You are not, my friend. Many men have been taken with her, many men who are willing to take on your child just to be with her. Remember that Kal-el, because a time may come when that is an agreeable choice to her.

Kal was speechless. He knew men looked at her, but she never seemed to care, or acknowledge it. He knew that she loved him, but does she still?

Thor clapped Kal on the back. "I am not trying to cause more distress, I just think you should be aware of the many choices available to her. Now, about your wife, I must say, I am shocked in your choice of life mate!" Thor laughed again. "Ah well! I will let J'onn inform you of her predicament. I am going to see Diana and then I will return to Valhalla. Remember my words Kal-el." Thor walked to Diana's room.

"Where is Lois? What is he talking about predicament?"

"We had a situation with the Queen and Lois. Lois seemed to think she should be privy to all that is going on, the Queen did not agree. Suffice it to say, the Queen wanted Lois neutralized, she has been locked in your quarters since you took Diana."

Clark looked at the clock, "that was 8 hours ago."

"She screamed herself hoarse within the first hour, I have sent food and drink, she refused and threw it at my head. I have decided to leave her alone." J'onn walked away leaving Clark to decide what to do.

Clark unlocked the door to his quarters. Lois was asleep on his bed. The entire room looked as though he had had a fight with Darkseid inside. There was nothing that was not broken, even the walls had dents and cracks.

Clark walked to the bed and shook her shoulder, "Lois."

Lois woke up to Clarks face. She smiled up at him and then she remembered where she was and how she had been locked in his room like a child. She swung her arm to hit him on the jaw, but he reached out and grabbed her arm.

"Is this all your doing?" he held his arms wide so she could see the damage.

"I can't believe you let them lock me in here like a child!" Lois fumed.

"I can't believe you had a temper tantrum like a child and broke everything in this room. Some of these things were gifts that are irreplaceable." Clark stated with a tinge of anger.

That let some air out of Lois' anger. "I don't care, how dare they treat me this way! I am your wife. You are in charge, not some Martian!"

"You don't care that you broke priceless items that belonged to me! Lois, I don't care that you were locked in here, you deserved it. Your behavior today has been inexcusable. I am not in charge. I am a founding member and if I was to say who was in charge it would be J'onn. You have acted like a spoiled brat and I am ashamed and astonished. Diana almost died today, don't you even care?"

"Clark, I…I'm sorry, your right, my behavior was childish. Is Diana okay?" Lois placated Clark. She had never seen him so angry.

"She will survive, we are leaving now." Clark took Lois by the arm and took her to the transporter. They transported to Metropolis.

When they arrived home Clark said, "Lois, we need to talk."