The following story is a spinoff of my other story, Riverdale's Supergirl. s/11596561/1/Riverdale-s-Supergirl

If you are confused I would highly recommend reading it first.

Chapter 2

When Cheryl reached the shore she was tired. The two Amazons were remarkably fast swimmers and had swam the nearly quarter-mile into shore in what seemed like record time. Cheryl had swum as fast as she could, not wanting to get left behind by the amazons, but she was rather out of breath as she trudged up the beach onto shore.

[She may have the heart of an Amazon but she does not swim like one,] the shorter woman commented.

Cheryl was too out of breath to retort. She just looked down as she tried to catch her breath and spit out some sea water that she had almost swallowed.

[She has not lived amongst us, or trained as we have,] the taller one said.

[That's true, we don't know where she's from,] the shorter one said before turning to Cheryl. [Who are you and where are you from?]

"Cheryl Blossom and I'm from Riverdale," Cheryl answered in English not knowing how to respond in Greek.

[A pleasure to meet you Cheryl of Riverdale,] the taller one said. [I am Meslena and this is Velasca.]

[Try to keep up Cheryl of Riverdale,] Velasca, the shorter one said.

The two of them took off into the jungle and Cheryl quickly ran after them. The two Amazons moved through the jungle with such grace and speed that Cheryl was in awe. She felt clumsy and slow as she ran after them.

Soon however Cheryl stumbled out of the Jungle into a clearing. As she looked around she saw that she was in what looked like an ancient Greek village. The whole village was lit by torches that lined the streets and walls of all the buildings. There were dozens of wood huts with thatch roofs, but there were also a few larger buildings made of clay bricks. But at the center of it all were two huge stone buildings. One of them reminded Cheryl of the temples she had explored while in Greece, but the other looked more like an ancient Greek palace.

As Cheryl looked around she saw dozens perhaps a few hundred women of various ages. The majority were tall and strong looking like Meslena and Velasca. They wore little clothing, often simple togas that usually left one breast exposed. Cheryl felt rather out of place in her modern clothing.

Meslena and Velasca led her through the town, Cheryl could feel the eyes of everyone in the town on her. Normally she wasn't one to lack self-confidence but as she looked around at all of the physically fit women, she couldn't help but feel a little insecure. Cheryl was led into the palace to the throne room. They stopped just outside the throne room which was shrouded by a pair of purple curtains.

[Wait until we announce you,] Meslena told Cheryl.

Meslena and Velasca then entered the room.

[Your majesty may we present, Cheryl of Riverdale,] Velasca announced.

Cheryl stepped through the curtain into the throne room. Seated right in front of her on a throne carved from stone was a blonde woman dressed in a white dress with a plunging neckline and wearing a simple golden crown. Cheryl realized that this had to be Hippolyta the Queen of Amazons.

Hippolyta stood and Cheryl was surprised at the size of the queen. Hippolyta had to be at least 6'6" and she was powerfully built, she was the very definition of the modern term Amazon.

[It has been quite some time since we have had a visitor from the outside world,] Hippolyta commented as she looked Cheryl up and down.

[Um, how long?] Cheryl inquired.

[Since before we came to Paradise Island,] Hippolyta replied. [So tell me Cheryl of Riverdale why have you come to Paradise Island?]

[I wish to become a hero,] Cheryl replied.

[Well any woman wishing to become a sister is welcome to join us,] Hippolyta said. [But I sense that's not what you are seeking.]

[No, there are powerful enemies out there and I need the power to stop them,] Cheryl replied.

Hippolyta slowly walked around Cheryl in a circle looking her over as she did. She then stopped and sat back down on throne.

[I may be able to help you,] Hippolyta said. [But first you must prove yourself.]

[Anything, what must I do?] Cheryl asked excitedly.

[You must best me in combat,] Hippolyta replied.

Cheryl's face fell. How was she supposed to defeat Hippolyta in a fight? The woman was at least seven inches taller and probably close to twice Cheryl's weight.

[Meslena and Velasca will train you,] Hippolyta said. [But you will only get three chances to defeat me.]

[What happens if I don't succeed?] Cheryl asked.

Hippolyta didn't reply but just gave a smirk. Cheryl couldn't help but feel uneasy

[Come Cheryl of Riverdale] Meslena said leading Cheryl out of the throne room.

[Where are we going?] Cheryl asked.

[You need to rest,] Velasca replied. [And then tomorrow we can begin your training.]

[Could I perhaps return to my ship?] Cheryl inquired.

[No,] Meslena replied firmly. [If you wish to train like an Amazon you must first live like one.]

They stopped at one of the wooden huts and Meslena went inside, she the gestured to Cheryl to follow her. The hut was very simply furnished. There was a fire pit in the middle and the roof had a small hole in the center to let the smoke out. There were two simple beds with fur blankets. Meslena tossed one of the blankets to Cheryl who caught it surprised.

[Get some sleep,] Meslena said.

She and Velasca then climbed onto the beds and lay down to go to sleep. Cheryl stood there confused for a moment before realizing that she was being expected to sleep on the ground. Cheryl dropped the fur blanket on the ground and then wrapped herself up in it as she fell asleep. As she was drifting off Cheryl wondered what type of creature the blanket was from.

Cheryl awoke with a start to water being poured on her face. Sputtering she clambered to her feet to see Meslena and Velasca both laughing.

[Time to begin your training,] Velasca said.

[What no breakfast?] Cheryl asked.

[Breakfast is the beginning of your training,] Meslena replied.

Cheryl was confused but she followed them outside. As soon as they were outside the hut Velasca went over to a small coop and pulled out a chicken.

[This is your breakfast,] Velasca said, [But only if you catch it.]

She tossed the chicken which ran off.

"This is like a scene out of Rocky," Cheryl muttered to herself in English.

She ran off chasing after the chicken. She wasn't sure how this was going to help her but she was willing to do whatever was asked of her in hopes of getting what she wanted, what she needed; the chance to be a hero like Betty.

Cheryl chased the chick throughout the village. Several times she nearly had only for the chicken to slip through her fingers. For close to an hour she ran after the chicken until finally she managed to get it cornered and she grabbed the chicken by its feet and held it up in the air triumphantly as Meslena and Velasca gave her some polite applause.

[Good, now you can clean it and cook it,] Meslena said. [Then your combat training will begin.]

Cheryl had never killed or cooked anything before, but she was willing to try. She snapped the chicken's neck to kill it and stop its struggling and then took it back to Meslena and Velasca's hut. Using a knife Cheryl did her best to cut and clean the chicken. She was quite certain that she had done a pretty poor job of butchering the bird but she didn't care. She then fashioned a spit and began roasting the bird over the fire, turning it occasionally. All the while Meslena and Velasca watched her.

[It seems like you have never done this before,] Velasca commented.

[I haven't,] Cheryl responded as she checked the chicken to see if it was cooked. [I have always had other people cook for me.]

Meslena and Velasca both nodded but said nothing and continued to observe her. Once the chicken was done Cheryl took it off the spit and began cutting it apart with the knife and eating it. She was amazed at how delicious it tasted, despite the lack of seasoning and that it was rather charred. She wondered if perhaps it was because she hadn't had eaten in a while, or had fresh meat in nearly a week.

Cheryl devoured the entire chicken in under ten minutes.

[Alright, now it is time for combat training,] Meslena said.

They led Cheryl back outside and just outside the village to an area that had a circle marked off with rope.

[Let's see how well you fight,] Meslena said.

Cheryl stepped into the circle and Velasca stepped in as well and stood across from Cheryl and dropped into a combat position.

[Just try and take me to the ground,] Velasca said.

Cheryl thought on the various movie and things she had seen and lunged at Velasca trying to take her to the ground. However Velasca easily side stepped and knocked Cheryl to the ground with a shove.

[It seems you know very little about combat,] Meslena commented.

[You're right,] Cheryl admitted as she climbed back to her feet. [But I am willing to learn.]

[Then let's start with the basics,] Meslena said.

For the next several days Cheryl trained with Meslena and Velasca. They taught her all sorts of techniques and moves, but they also beat her up a fair bit. At the end of every day Cheryl was multiple cuts and bruises, but she could tell that she was getting better, that she was learning. But still in sparring Cheryl wasn't able to take down either woman.

It was about mid-day on her fifth day of training and Cheryl was facing off with Velasca once more. The two of them circled each other. Cheryl faked a lunge for Velasca's legs before lashing out with a kick that caught Velasca in the chest knocking her off balance. Cheryl then dove in and grabbed Velasca by the legs and tackled her to the ground. The two of them wrestled around for a while and eventually Cheryl was able to take Velasca's back and wrap her arm around Velasca's neck.

[I Yield,] Velasca said.

Cheryl released the hold and let Velasca get to her feet. Velasca then held her hand out and helped Cheryl up.

[Very good,] Meslena commented. [You're almost ready.]

[That was just one time,] Cheryl said. [And Queen Hippolyta is much bigger and stronger than Velasca.]

[That's true, but size and strength are not everything,] Velasca said. [And you only need to beat her once.]

[Also true, but I've lost to you dozens of times and won only once,] Cheryl said. [I only get three chances against Hippolyta.]

[That's why I said you're almost ready,] Meslena said as she took Velasca's place in the ring. [So let's continue.]

Over the course of the rest of the day Cheryl continued to improve. She managed to defeat Velasca twice more and even beat Meslena once. However she didn't feel confident enough to take on Hippolyta.

The sun was setting as she made her way back to the hut with Velasca and Meslena. Because of how much she'd improved Cheryl wasn't feeling nearly as beaten up as she had in previous days. To Cheryl's surprise Hippolyta was waiting outside the hut for them to return. She wasn't dressed in her white dress but rather in armour made from leather and bronze.

"Hello Cheryl of Riverdale," Hippolyta said in perfect English surprising Cheryl.

"How… how do you speak English?" Cheryl asked in shock.

"Some of my women and I went to take a look at you ship," Hippolyta said. "It is an interesting vessel, able to move on its own. A great many other devices that I am unfamiliar with as well, perhaps once this is done you could explain it to me."

"Sure, but how are you speaking English?" Cheryl asked.

"Ah yes, well there were a few books and maps on your boat, after reading them I was able to pick things up," Hippolyta replied. "Along with my strength and beauty I am also blessed with the talents of a polyglot."

"So you learned English just from reading a few books?" Cheryl asked in disbelief.

"Yes, and I also found this," Hippolyta replied.

She held out a small picture. Cheryl saw that it was picture of herself and Jason that had been taken the summer before his death.

"Who is this man?" Hippolyta asked suspiciously.

"That's my twin brother Jason," Cheryl replied. "He was killed not that long ago."

"Oh," Hippolyta said, she had obviously been expecting a different answer. "I am sorry for your loss. Twins, even males share a special bond."

Cheryl nodded.

"Are you ready for your first attempt?" Hippolyta asked.

"My what?" Cheryl responded in surprise.

"Tonight you will face me in combat," Hippolyta said. "We shall fight in the palace courtyard, good luck."

With that Hippolyta walked away as Cheryl watched in shock.

[You do not look happy,] Meslena said.

[I have to fight her tonight,] Cheryl replied.

[You are more ready than you think,] Velasca said.

Cheryl wasn't so sure.