"Your favorites movie's Old Yeller. You know exactly what he's saying."

Murderer. Traitor. A filthy hawk. These were words that swam through her head. She hated herself. Disgusted herself. During the Thanagarian invasion, she was known as a traitor. After, a filthy hawk. And after tonight, she was a murderer.

Shayera stopped walking as she faced the sun. Stopping right behind her, John put a hand on her shoulder. "Shayera?"

"I'm not coming back. I only came for Grundy."

His hand began to leave her shoulder, but then he grasped it more firmly. "You don't have to hide anymore. You can come back."

She turned towards him sharply, causing his hand to fall awkwardly back to his side. "You don't think I do? Every day since I've been gone I wanted to come back. But I can't. I betrayed earth. I betrayed you." Tears appeared in her eyes, but none fell. "I lost my people, my home, and …my friends."

John cupped her face. "When you do something wrong, all we can do is say we're sorry and move on."

Remembering that before he said that the first time, he said he'd five his life for her, a tear finally fell. He wiped it with his thumb. "I'd say to come back when you're ready, but I believe you are."

Behind them someone cleared their throat. 'That girl.' Shayera thought. John removed his hand immediately. 'Oh.' Shayera thought. 'His girl.' She felt more tears coming and quickly looked away from John. She refused to let them fall. The rest of the group caught up to them. Superman spoke up first. "Are you coming with us?"

Shayera looked up at him. Then at Fate, and then at John. He met her gaze as if he were pleading her to say yes. "I'd like to go back to where I was for awhile. You know, to get my things."

Superman smiled. "Whenever you're ready to come home, let me know. We'll come get you."

Shayera smiled back. "I'd like that."

Superman began to walk again. He passed by Shayera, giving her a last smile. He was followed by Fate, Aquaman, and then Amazo. Vixen slowly made her way by Shayera. "Come on John. We need to get going. I have an early morning shoot and you said you'd come." As she passed Shayera she looked her up and down. As if she were checking out the comparison. "It was nice to meet you. Hawkgirl."

Shayera watched her leave, and then turned towards John. "She's... something alright."

He didn't say anything for a few breaths. "She helped with the pain. Still helps with it."

Shayera nodded. "I see." She spread her wings as she prepared to leave. "I guess I'll see you."

He half smiled. "Do you promise?"

She half smiled back. "I promise."

Shayera turned and jumped you into the sky. She may be a traitor, a murderer, and a filthy hawk, but she was also Shayera Hol of earth. This time, she'd save the world without a mask. She would atone for all the wrongs she's ever done. And maybe, just maybe, she'd get the man who still had her heart back.

Thanks to Jana Girl123 for this idea. I hope you liked it! I love reviews and I love requests. But remember, This is strictly for John and Shayera(:

Anyhoo, till next time! Ciao!