Chapter 25
At the Themysciran Embassy the next day
Hippolyta exited the portal to see her two daughters standing before her.
Donna rushed forward, "Welcome Back Mother!" She gave her mother a hug.
Hippolyta turned towards Diana who had lowered her head.
"Are you not happy to see me Daughter?"
Diana raised her eyes to her mother sobbing she said, "Of course I am." Hippolyta opened her arms as Diana rushed into them. In her mother's arms, Diana was finally able to let out all of the hurt and pain she had buried deep within. Hippolyta stroked Diana's hair and whispered, "I love you my moon and stars."
This was the scene that Clark and Martha Kent walked in on. Clark had never seen Diana so upset as he did right now. He moved to step forward when his mother caught his arm. She shook her head at him and moved to pull him out of the door. Clark and Martha moved to the sitting room to await the Amazons. Donna had followed them outside to give Diana and her mother privacy.
It was some time later when Hippolyta and Diana entered the sitting room. It was obvious Diana had been crying, Clark refused to listen in on the conversation. Even with red rimmed eyes, and red nose, Diana was a sight to behold.
Clark stood to introduce Martha to Hippolyta. The two mothers made small talk and when lunch was announced the group headed to the dining room.
"I have asked you here to share some news" said Hippolyta. The group remained quiet, each wondering what news she could possibly be sharing.
"An emergency Senate meeting was called last week."
Donna cut her Mother off. "Okay, and we care about a stuffy senate meeting because..." Donna mumbled.
"Donna!" the Queen reprimanded. "My apologies Mother."
"As I was saying, the meeting was called when I announced that Princess Diana was pregnant. The Senate has decided that your situation changes things. Diana, your banishment has been lifted." Hippolyta smiled.
Diana looked to her mother, "Really?"
"Yes my daughter, you may come home." Hippolyta replied.
"But, what about my child. Do they know it is a boy?" Diana was happy to have her banishment lifted but was worried her son would never get to know her home.
"They know. You and your son will be welcome on Themyscira." Hippolyta smiled again.
"But...for how long?" Diana couldn't believe.
"Well, since your child will be the first Amazon Prince in history, he can stay forever if he so chooses."
Diana stared at her mother, "Forever?"
"Diana, your sisters want nothing more than to be a part of your child's life. We ask that you come home. You can have the baby on Themyscira. He can be raised in seclusion from the world, remain protected. He will learn the ways of his ancestors." Hippolyta said.
Clark spoke next, "But what about me?! When am I to see my son? If you are on Themyscira then I will miss everything."
Hippolyta rose quickly, "Kal-el, you have been granted a boon. While your child resides on Themyscira, you and your mother will be welcome upon our shores. The portal will be open to you anytime."
Clark sighed. "Diana, can we talk about this?" he gently led her away from the table.
"Clark, what is there to talk about. I need to be somewhere safe, we must hide my pregnancy from the world. Themyscira is the perfect place for me to hide. No one will know. Our son will have hundreds of Aunts to protect him. You and Ma can come visit anytime." Diana smiled.
"You promised you would stay here." Clark replied.
"I said I would not leave to Valhalla. Themyscira is still on Earth. This is the perfect situation."
"What about the house Bruce found for you?" Clark asked.
"I still want a place of my own," answered Diana.
"I understand your excitement to go home Diana, but what about me? I want to be a part of his life, I want to be there when he is born!" Clark exclaimed.
"Clark, of course you will be apart of his life, you are his father. As far as his birth, of course you will be there. I will send for you at the slightest inclination. You are welcome to visit anytime you want and you will still see me for checkups." Diana couldn't understand why he was being so difficult, this was perfect.
Clark gently took Diana's arm and led her down the hallway. "I know this is what you want, but I still can't help feeling like I am losing the both of you."
Diana smiled sadly, "Clark, don't you think this is for the best?"
"What do you mean?" asked Clark.
"This isn't any of my business, but have you and Lois spoken?"
Clark looked down at the ground, took a breath, and then looked up at Diana, "Yes, we have...we are going to see a marriage counselor. She has told me she will try, we are going to take it day by day."
Diana smiled weakly, "that's good Clarkl, I am happy for the both of you...I hope you get the outcome you want, but don't you see how my moving home will help."
"I think this is just going to put more pressure on me than is necessary. Rao, I know this is my fault, but if Lois and I are going to really try, I can't be splitting my time so much. I have moved to Smallville for now and I am worried what effect this will have on my marriage."
"I'm sorry you feel that way, but I won't change my mind, maybe as he gets older we will spend more time away from Themyscira, but for now, I would feel more comfortable with my family. Can't you understand? I need my mother Kal, I don't think I can do this on my own." Diana looked deeply into Clark's eyes.
"You're right, of course you would want to be with your family, I'm sorry Diana," replied Clark.
"Thank you."
The two walked back to the others.
Hippolyta stood, "Is everything okay?"
"Yes, Mother, I will be coming home."