Afternoon. Watch Tower. Locker Room.
"You wanna go out tonight?" Dinah was careful not to sound obvious.
"And flirt with drunk men before kicking their asses?" Shayera paused, "No."
"Don't tell me you didn't have a good time."
"I didn't have a good time."
"Horseshit."
Shayera snickered. Some friends take you shopping, or eat ice cream with you when you're sad. Dinah will incite a riot for you. She knew Shayera liked getting into bar fights.
"Babe, let it go," Zattana stroked Dinah's arm, "You're pushing too hard."
"That's what she said," Shayera quipped. Raucous laughter erupted from the group.
"She's back," Dinah ruffled her hair. Shayera let her.
"You want to be a part of my show?" Zattana grinned.
"No!" Both women replied. The last time she turned them into bunnies.
"Well!" Zattana feigned insult.
Diana suddenly walks in on them. The air went out of the room. Tension was palpable.
"Hey Diana," Zattana breaks the silence.
"Hey.. Done with sparring?"
Shayera was quietly looking at Diana, albeit it's not reciprocated. The Amazon didn't glance her way.
"All done. You?" Zattana was very civil.
"We're just about to start." Diana returns the sentiment.
Tora appeared from behind, "Hey girls. Ready Diana?" Diana nodded and followed her to the gym.
Shayera slams the locker door shut. Ever since the party, she does more brooding than the Martian.
Morning. Watch Tower. Mess Hall.
Diana sat between J'onn and Batman. Across the room, sat Shayera and friends.
"I knew she was friends with J'onn, but I didn't know she and Bruce were close too." Shayera cocked her head, "Did you know?" Her friends just shrugged.
On the other table.
"Don't look now. But your girlfriend is watching you," Bruce told Diana.
"She's not my girlfriend," Diana snapped.
"I can read her mind for you," J'onn offered.
"Like you didn't already."
"Wouldn't you like to know," J'onn surprised them with the sarcasm.
"I don't." Diana snickered, "You're both sweet. Thanks for keeping me company while I'm all emotional."
"I'm just in it for the gossip," J'onn quipped.
"Who are you and what have you done with J'onn?" Bruce beat Diana to it, and they all give a hearty laugh. Later, Crimson Fox passed by their table and said hello.
The sight irked Shayera, "That Crimson Fox and her skanky suit."
Afternoon. Bridge.
"We need people in Metropolis. Giganta and friends are robbing a bank," J'onn's voice was coming through their comm links.
Diana immediately flew to the bridge. Flash, Green Lantern, Vixen and Green Arrow are already there.
"Where's the Supes?" Flash looked around.
"With the Bats," Green Arrow answered him.
GL elaborated, "They're on a deep-space mission with Captain Atom."
Shayera, Dinah and Zattana came dashing in.
"We came as soon as we heard," Shayera addressed the room. Everybody turned to them, "What's up?"
"Robbery in progress. Giganta and others are the culprits." J'onn answered, "Go now."
The superheroes got on the teleporter. But there were eight of them, and only seven teleporter pads. Someone had to share. Shayera walked over to Diana, which made everyone chuckled except GL who was busy scowling.
"Do you mind?" Shayera asked; her green eyes were mesmerizing.
Diana took one step to the right, without much ado. Shayera was hurt by the cold treatment but relished the idea of being close to her. Standing beside her, one of her wings started to wrap itself around Diana. The Amazon felt it, shot her a questioning look, but Shayera smiled and said nothing.
Moments later, the leaguers are immediately thrown into battle. Green Arrow shot at Giganta who didn't flinch. GL used his ring to shield Vixen from Volcana's flames. Wonder Woman swung a mean right hook at Sinestro. Shayera was deflecting Star Sapphire's beam with her energy mace. Flash created mini-tornadoes to ward off Killer Frost. Zattana and Dinah teamed up against Shadow.
Sinestro used his ring to create a mechanical hand that was threatening to crush Wonder Woman who wriggled to free herself.
"Diana!" Shayera jabbed her mace in Star Sapphire's gut. She flew over to Sinestro, her mace connected to his jaw and knocked him to the ground. Diana was unconscious but Shayera caught her before she fell. She put Diana down on her feet, who grumbled a thank you and flew back to battle.
Finally, the villains were subdued. But before they could be turned over to the authorities, Shadow's cane spewed darkness, enabling them to escape.
"At least they didn't get the money," GL grunted. He looked over at Shayera who was eyeing Diana.
Back at the watch tower. Shayera was pacing back and forth outside Diana's room. She stopped dead when the door opened.
"Hey, You okay?" Shayera's voice was full of concern, "You took a beating out there."
"We all did," Diana replied monotonously, and then started walking.
Shayera followed, "Well, I find that after a battle it's good to unwind. I was wondering maybe you and I could do that together."
"What?" Diana was confused.
"We could watch a movie. And then maybe dinner after."
Diana stared her in the eyes. Shayera was undeterred, "How does mexican sound?"
"I'm busy," Diana flatly turned her down.
"My treat," Shayera smiled and pushed on.
"Can't. I'm busy."
"Diana, come on." Shayera's voice was pleading.
"I'm sorry, but I can't do this with you. Not now. Not ever."
The words struck Shayera like lightning. An unspeakable pain was growing in her chest.
"You don't know what you want." Diana's voice was firm, "And it's only gonna hurt me, unless I stop it right now. I wish you a good life."
I want you, thought Shayera.
Written with a screenplay-ish feel. Screenplay writing has its own format, not like this. Experimental. Like it? Hate it? I'd love to hear your thoughts. Hollaback.