"That was unexpected," Diana murmurs, blocking an attack from the League's Wonder Woman. Her adversary pounces again, this time landing a punch. "How did you get out? Diana hears herself asking. It was probably their Batman who came up with a brilliant plan, she decides. Batman always finds a way.
"Flash," the League's Diana answers. "But that's not the point." She dodges a kick from the woman who could be her twin. "Why are you doing this?" They can't possibly be evil. Misguided, yes. Not wicked.
"Because we can help you," is the angry reply. "Why is it that you throw our good intentions in out faces?" Such conviction is not easily beaten and the Wonder Woman of Justice League frown. Lord Diana lets her guard drop. "At the very least take my advice. Don't go for the Bat. It'll only bring pain."
For the first time the League's fighter can see the fragility of her opponent. Lord Diana is glass masquerading as steel. She's easy to bring down. Her emotions make her vulnerable. All that rage and bitterness; they will lead to her fall down. "I am capable of making my own decisions," Wonder Woman states simply, her fist flying out. "But you are clearly not." The hit sends the Lord Diana to the ground.
Evenly matched as they are, Lord Diana gets up fairly quick. She is about to launch her own assault when something hits her in the back; though it's too late because her the League's Diana had already been hit. The shape of the weapon, the material, everything if familiar. Somewhrer before she's touched something like it. It takes her brain an instant to process. It's a batarang. The cool, smooth surface, the sharp edges; Diana knows them well. A new wave of fury washes over her. She whirls around and faces a Batman different from her own. She smirks. It's her turn now and she's ready to get her revenge.
Gathering every small bit of hatred she feels towards Batman, Diana shows no mercy. Her rival is promptly slammed against the concrete. Picking a large piece of rubble, she advances towards him. The intention is clear. She'll crush his skull if she reaches him. Diana cannot kill her Batman but this one won't ruin the League's Diana. Lord Wonder Woman won't stand for it. "I do this for her own good."
"I don't think so, sister!" screams a voice behind Lord Diana and a sharp pain flood her. Something metallic collides with her head and that's how Batman escapes with his life.
To the Lords' horror the Justice League teams up with Luthor. As the beam hits Diana, her powers fading, she can barely feel anything but relief. Finally, she's free of all these trappings. The bracelets on her hands are pulled away from her with a swift thug. She can't do much either way.
Strong, warm arms lift her up. Lord Diana is unable to open her eyes but she the scent is not foreign to her. Bruce, her Bruce is holding her. "She'll take a long time to heal," Lord Diana hears the other Diana say. She doesn't need her sight to tell that Bruce is nodding in agreement. "What will you do?"
A pause tells the unmoving Diana that her lover is considering his options. "I'm taking her home," he finally responds. Home. Diana likes the sound of that. "Thank you, for everything." That's all he can say.
Yes, they deserve thanks, Lord Diana considers. Slowly, her eyelids part. Blue eyes meet another pair of icy orbs. She doesn't know what to say to him. "I've missed you so bad." The words fall out, without her consent. But she can't take them back. Nor would she try to do it. The half-smile of his face is her reply.
