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So, for the next few chappies, you'll see bits of the Justice League (as in the cartoon show) as far as the kingdoms King Bruce wants to unite (you'll get it soon!). So, without further ado…Chappie number 3!
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Kara snuck out of the house as soon as the maids left and the moon came up. She jumped from the window clad in her cloak and two swords sheathed on her waist. She ran to the market, her feet not making a sound as they hit the road.
Kara arrived at the rendezvous point and waited for her mysterious customer. It had been more than two weeks since Kara had arrived at Star City, more than two weeks she had been living off of Sir Samuel's hospitality. She was paying him back at the end of each day, which had raised suspicions on where the money was coming from.
"Ahem," a deep voice cleared his throat behind her. Earlier that week, Kara was contacted by a mysterious buyer who was interested in her swords.
He gave her the keys to a blacksmith workshop and every night she snuck out to work on a sword for him. When she finished the sword last night, he let her know she'd be paid today.
Kara was unhappy going against her host's wishes, but she was being paid handsomely by the customer.
"Is the sword ready for me?" the figure stepped from the behind the shadows to reveal the Green Arrow. Kara gasped. "What?" he asked with a smirk.
"You-you don't use swords. I can't sell you this, you're supposed to be the Green Arrow, who uses arrows." Kara sounded surprised.
"Relax, it's not for me, Kara. It's for my friend, the king. I think he'd be disappointed if he didn't get one of the most famous swords in the land," Green Arrow chuckled.
"How did you know I made the swords?" she asked confused
"I'm not easy to fool. Do you have the sword?" he took out a bag of coins and tossed it on the nearest table. The bag was stuffed with gold.
Kara unsheathed the latest sword she made and revealed a beautiful shining sword with a golden hilt encrusted with emeralds that the Green Arrow provided. She gave him the sword and picked up the money.
"I always thought that the king was more like you, a bowman," Kara said to him.
"I guess he does sword fighting too. I'll see you around," the Green Arrow was about to leave.
"Wait- this is important. I've already read it and I'm working on finding more information. I think you should take this," Kara handed him the letter that was for King Lex and left the building.
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"Lois, I don't think we should be going through Kara's stuff," Chloe advised her cousin who was currently searching their guest's possessions. What really had surprised the duo was that Kara wasn't in her room at this hour of the night.
"I don't want to either. But, doesn't it surprise you that Kara is loaded with gold. She's a castle maid. How could she accumulate so much money? I doubt she brought it with her. There's too many criminals on the route from Metropolis to Star City." Lois told the facts to her cousin. Chloe shrugged and helped her search.
"Oh my-" Chloe lifted up six swords to show Lois. Her eyes widened as she saw what each of the sword's hilt was made of- valuable gems.
"Bingo-" Lois found a lambskin bag full of gold. "She couldn't have brought this with her. It's too heavy. As for why she has the swords,-" Lois was cut off by Kara standing behind her in a cloak.
"I'm a little paranoid," Kara remarked sarcastically.
"Kara, why do have so much gold? You don't steal it right?" Chloe asked cautiously.
"No, I don't. I'd appreciate it if you two left my quarters," Kara advised angrily.
"Not so fast, I want an explanation," Lois demanded.
"You wouldn't believe me if I told you," Kara laughed.
"Try us," Lois gritted her teeth.
"I make swords. I've sneaking out during the night to work on a sword I was commissioned to make. That bag of gold was my advance," Kara tossed the other lambskin bag on to the bed "And this is the rest of my payment."
"Who bought the sword?" Chloe asked warily. She wasn't sure whether believe Kara's story or not.
"The Green Arrow," Kara answered with seriousness in her voice.
"Hah! The Green Arrow doesn't have a need for swords, plus the fact that he eats the food that the local folk put out for him. If he's even real," Lois challenged.
"He's real. I've met him twice. The sword was for the King, he paid for it," Kara replied.
"That makes sense Lois," Chloe looked at her cousin then at Kara. "Why didn't you tell us about this?"
"1. No one will them if they know that a woman made them and 2. Your uncle didn't let me do that," Kara said sadly.
"That's never stopped me before," Lois smiled. "Let's start over again. I'm Lois"
"I'm Chloe,"
"And I'm Kara," Kara smiled.
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King Bruce of Gotham arrived at his first destination, Themiscyra. Themiscyra was a secluded island kingdom ruled by Queen Hippolyta the Mighty. Most people go their whole lives without learing about the paradise kingdom and that's the way the royal family kept it. The most peculiar thing about Themiscyra is that it is only inhabited by women. The Queen held a deep hatred towards all men after she was scorned by a lover.
King Bruce wanted to change that, at least enough so he could convince the queen of his proposal. As he came into the capital city, where the Queen resided, he noticed that there were not even male animals.
The horse carriage dropped him off at the palace gates. The rest of the caravan went to market place to restock provisions. King Bruce walked into the castle, followed by Lord Richard, Lord Jason and Lord Timothy, getting many hateful looks from the Amazon women.
King Bruce stood tall as he went into the hallway that led to the throne room, where Queen Hippolyta was to be found. He tried to walk into the room, but was stopped by two warrior women, glad in gold armor. Their spears were crossed, denying entry to the throne room.
"No men are allowed beyond this point. State your business and we will let you go, unharmed," the woman on the right growled.
Bruce held his hand in surrender, "I am King Bruce of Gotham. I request the Queen's presence so I may form an alliance between 7 of the most powerful kingdoms in the land."
"The Queen will not see you," the other guard seethed. "She has more important things to do than to talk to a-"
"Phillipus," she was silenced by a young woman who walked gracefully down the spiral staircase. The young lady was tall, elegant and had ebony hair. She wore regal attire and king Bruce assumed her to be one of the Queen's ladies.
"Why do you wish to form an alliance with my mother?" she asked curiously. The Lords bowed when she mentioned she was the Princess. She motioned for them to rise.
"Our people will feel more secure in the time of war and it will open many economic opportunities for all of the kingdoms in the union," he explained.
"Very well, my mother will meet with you. Consider yourself lucky, King Bruce. She hasn't talked to a man in 23 years," Diana told the guards to let her in and King Bruce followed her.
"Diana, why are there men in my throne room?" an older blonde woman shrieked. Diana calmly explained the situation to her mother, the queen.
"Very well, but why would I join this…union? Why would I compromise the secrecy of my kingdom and the security of my women to increase your army?" the Queen questioned.
"There would be free trade between kingdoms and your women are free to move in and out of kingdoms within the alliance without a hassle-" the Queen opened her mouth to talk, but Bruce beat her to it, "upholding their culture and tradition. More women can move here and your population can stay steady, instead of the slow decrease in people." The Queen seemed satisfied.
"I assume that you will be the one in charge of this super-kingdom?"
"Not a super-kingdom- A union of separate kingdoms that come to each other's need in the time of need. One person of each kingdom will be a representative and all decisions regarding two or more kingdoms must be approved by the majority of representatives."
"Impressive," she smiled. Queen Hippolyta's expression turned stern. "But, I have no care to become a representative in your court, while I am the ruler of my own kingdom. You are excused. Please take your men and leave immediately."
"Mother!" Diana cried. "This is a wonderful opportunity and I will not let you pass it up due to your hatred of men! You can rule Themiscyra and I will represent it," Diana's voice softened. "Please Mother, I have always wished to travel the world."
The Queen smiled at her daughter's outburst. "Very well, King Bruce- I accept your proposal. My daughter will represent this mighty kingdom and the women of Themiscyra will reap the fruits of this alliance," she said proudly.
"I am honored to announce that Themiscyra is the first kingdom to join this alliance under the rule of Queen Hippolyta. Princess Diana, will you join me and my people on our quest to unite six more kingdoms?" King Bruce asked. Diana looked ecstatic while the Queen looked mortified.
"You'll take me on your journey?" Diana requested hopefully.
"You're taking all of the representatives on your quest? If you wish to take my daughter, the answer is NO! It wasn't enough for me to join, but you want my daughter to travel with you on your quest? Absolutely not!" the Queen was outraged.
"Your Highness, Themiscyra is not fairly represented in the minds of other kingdoms. Unless others wish to come, they will not be invited on this expedition. I feel that if Diana were to come with me to symbolize your Paradise Kingdom, then it will make a positive impression on the other members of the future alliance," Bruce clarified
"This is out of the question."
"Mother!" Diana argued with her mother and Bruce left them alone. Sensing that Diana wasn't to join them, the Gothamites prepared for departure.
"As Bruce went to his carriage, he was greeted by the sight of Diana on a golden mare with a bundle on her back.
"Where are we going next?" she asked inquisitively
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Lady Dinah of Lance had her eye set on the King. Originally, she hailed from Gotham, but her allegiance belonged with King Oliver, among other things. Most women had no idea that the King's 25th birthday was arriving soon, the day he had to pick a wife, giving Lady Dinah an advantage. Soon enough, the King would be hers.
"King Oliver," Lady Dinah got his attention. "Will you be attending the ball this evening?" she batted her eyelashes innocently.
"I have no choice," he said seriously. Oliver got up from where he was sitting and walked off, hands behind his back. A muffled cry got his attention. It was coming from the observatory.
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"What is King Lex's plan?" Kara asked forcefully. She held a sword to poor man's neck.
"I-I don't know, please leave me alone," he stuttered pleadingly.
"I know you know what I want to know, Sir Simon," she said sweetly. "So spill it!" she ordered.
"All I know is that when King Lex comes, which is soon, he will declare war and sever King Oliver's head."
"I thought you didn't know anything," she said sarcastically. "That wasn't so hard now, was it? Let's hear where I can find Lady Tess," she pushed the sword closer to the man's neck. He started screaming and she cupped a hand on his mouth. "You do that again, and I'll cut your head off!"
A person standing behind Kara cleared his throat. "Let the man go, now!" his authority evident. Sir Simon ran away as soon as Kara's sword was lifted from his neck. She stood in the shadows, her identity still a mystery.
"I would put that sword down, by royal decree of the king. /violence is not tolerated in my castle," Oliver commanded and revealed his features, verifying that he was the king. Kara bowed immediately, dropping her sword. "May I ask why you threatened that poor man, miss?"
"He isn't innocent. He's one of King Lex's spies," she spat. Kara stepped out of the shadows.
"Kara," Oliver whispered.
"Your Highness," she curtsied
"I know about the plot on my life. I don't need you to go endangering people's life," he said warningly.
"How do you know? When he comes today you have to declare war!" her voice rising every second. "You have to take initiative. He's come to kill you," she exclaimed with tears in her eyes.
"I understand your concern, but I can handle. You don't need to-"
"Because I'm a girl, right?"
"No, because I don't want anything to happen to you," his voice softened. They walked towards each other and embraced.
Lady Dinah was walking down the corridors when she saw King Oliver and a castle maid engulfed in a hug. Her eyes widened and she gasped.
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"This is a most interesting proposal, King Bruce," the Thanagarian monarch said as he rubbed his chin as King Bruce and Princess Diana explained the union that King Bruce was creating. The Kingdom of Thanagar was ruled by King Carter and Queen Shayera. Thanagar was known as the home of hawks to the other kingdoms. Also, Thangarians had the tendency to get extremely rowdy.
"Not only will all of the kingdoms become more fortified, but the idea is to maximize free trade and business. No duties or taxes will apply to goods being shipped in between the kingdoms," Diana added.
The King and Queen thought about it and took in great consideration. Before long, Queen Shayera chuckled deeply and smiled. She stood up and announced, "This is a wonderful idea and it has my blessing," King Carter agreed.
Bruce and Diana smiled, making the final arrangements and leaving the kingdom.
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Kara got her pay and left the castle. She didn't need it all, as the Green Arrow had been commissioning swords for her to make and was paying her handsomely. But, it would arouse suspicion if she didn't collect her pay.
By the time she had arrived at Sir Samuel's house, Lois and Chloe had both come in from work. Chloe was cooking because the last time Lois cooked, the family nearly had to move out of the house. Instead, Lois was writing furiously on a piece of parchment.
Lois and Chloe's curiosity was put to good use at work. They both worked at the Daily Star, the only news establishment that employed women.
"Kara, how was your day dusting art and scrubbing floors?" Lois asked, looking up from her work.
Kara laughed, "It was good Lo." Kara didn't mention the information she found or her run-in with the king. Kara helped Chloe with dinner, chopping up carrots and leeks. Someone knocked on the door, and Lois got up to see who it was. Lois came back.
"Who was it, Lo?" Chloe asked.
"Just some-" there was another knock at the door. Lois went to see who it was.
"What do you want?" she asked aggravated.
"I need to talk to Sir Samuel, now!" the tall, well-built, brunette man said.
"Well, he's not here," she sighed. "Come back some other-"
"Lois, aren't you going to let the handsome man in?" Chloe asked. Lois invited him in as she rolled her eyes.
"Thank You, miss"
"It's Chloe," she said shyly.
"Clark!" Kara exclaimed as she ran into his arms.
Okay, that's the end of this chappie! Stay tuned for next time, where we'll see 2 more kingdoms join King Bruce's union, King Lex return and Martha again! I'm stuck. Originally, there was going to be some chruce, but since Diana is spending so much time with Bruce, maybe I should make it BM/WW. Let me know what you think or if you have any ideas. Please leave a review!