Audrey sat in her study. She was tired from the day's events. The parade had been successful, and the party was still continuing in an unofficial capacity in the city. Kasnian soldiers, citizens, and a small handful of Amazons that had remained behind were still reveling in the streets. Audrey could hear the shouts of celebration and music blaring through her window. She smiled. Finally, the war was over. And now it was time to unwind and just enjoy a moment of silence. It would only be a moment, as she was shaken from her thoughts by a knock on her door. Audrey sighed, and stood and walked over to the large wooden entrance. She felt her heart beat a little faster at the thought of the prospect that just on the other side would be her Amazon. Instead disappointment settled in her gut as she swung the door open to see the Green Lantern.

Audrey's shoulders slumped, and she stepped to the side to allow John to enter. "Lantern, to what do I owe this unexpected pleasure?"

John brushed past her and entered the room. "Queen Audrey, the League representatives will be leaving soon. I wanted to speak to you before I left though. I apologize for my behavior earlier. And I guess that is all."

Audrey stared at the superhero. His face was expressionless. "What is it with you? I can't read you right now. If your apology is sincere, then I accept it. But somehow I get the feeling that it isn't completely heartfelt."

"I will not apologize for how I feel, but I spoke to a head of state in a less than respectful manner. For that I am sorry."

"Lantern, why do you hate Diana so much? What did she do that offended you so badly?"

"That is between Diana and me."

"Then allow me to give you some advice. Whatever it was, forgive it, and let it go. You strike me as honorable, because I believe that you would have protected me if I had been in danger. But this hate that you harbor for Diana is eating at you. I once loved Diana. And it made me jealous of Shayera. I was wrong. I think you are in the same boat. If you care about Shayera, then stop fighting and antagonizing the situation."

"How I feel about Shayera and Diana is none of your business."

"I disagree. You are making it everyone's business when you lash out."

"Whatever. I came to say what I needed to." John spun on his heels and left the room.

Audrey exhaled and leaned against her desk. "He still loves her…"

As the thought finished another knock was heard at the door. "Great," she mumbled, "wonder what joy he wants to spread now?" She pushed away from her desk and opened the door once more. This time she was met by a grinning Amazon.

Audrey smiled, "I have been wondering where you were."

Di reached out and took Audrey's hands in hers. "Sorry. My mother wanted to speak to Diana and me for a moment. I will be returning to Themiscyra for a short time tomorrow. I am going to be adopted by Diana's mother. The whole thing is slightly confusing, but I am excited." Di shuffled her feet and looked at the ground. "I was wondering if, um, you might want to go. I know you have things to do here, but it would just be for the day. We could come back immediately. I just thought maybe…"

Audrey dipped her head and craned it so she was underneath Di's face. "Why are you suddenly so shy?"

"I-I am nervous."

Audrey thought it was the sweetest thing she had ever heard. "That's…"

"Silly, I know."

"I was going to say adorable."

Di picked her head up and stared into Audrey's eyes. "You knew who I was today."

Audrey reached out and placed her hand on Di's cheek. "There is no comparison. You once told me that you were prettier. I happen to agree."

Di smirked. "I am."

"I would be honored to go with you. But right now I don't want to talk. I want to kiss you, right here in this doorway. So, are you done being shy?"

Di closed her eyes and leaned in. Audrey smiled and then did the same. Just as their lips were about to meet, both women heard a man scream, "I knew it!"

Before she could react, Di was spun around by her shoulder and a fist slammed into her jaw. She staggered off to the side and hit the wall. John growled, "I knew it Diana! You drew Shayera into your bullshit and what do I find you doing?"

Audrey ran to Di's side as the Amazon began to stand. "Sweetheart, are you okay?"

Di shook the cobwebs and rubbed her jaw. She glared at John. "Audrey, wait inside the office please."

Audrey's eyes went wide. "No. I am not leaving you." She turned her ire on John. "What is your problem? Why did you hit her?"

John was incredulous. "WHY? You were about to kiss Diana, and you wonder why I hit her?"

Audrey screamed, "I was about to kiss Di because we are together!"

John sneered, "I don't care what you call her; she is supposed to be with Shayera. Although after tonight I doubt that will be the case."

Audrey began to stalk towards the Green Lantern, her face red with anger, and her hands waving wildly. "You ridiculous little man! Get over yourself. Shayera doesn't love you! And for your information, this is not Shayera's Diana. She is mine. And you hit her!" Swifter than Di and John would have thought possible, the furious queen drove her knee right into John's groin. Instantly he doubled over in pain, and Di stood shocked as the tiny blonde hovered in anger.

Di reached out and pulled Audrey back to her. The blonde was squirming in her arms and was putting up a hell of a fight. Lantern stood shocked still feeling an ache between his legs, and watched as Di kept him from being assaulted by the petite queen. Just as he was about to walk away, Superman came around the corner. "What is going on here?"

Audrey pointed at Lantern, "He hit her!"

Superman turned his attention to John. "What? Why would you hit Diana?"

Lantern lashed out, "She is out here playing tonsil hockey with Audrey!"

Di, who had stayed quiet, suddenly came to life. "I am not the Diana of your League! I am not from this world. Yes, we look alike, but I assure you there are two of us. And you just hit the wrong damn person…" Swinging Audrey gently to the side, Di began closing the gap quickly to Lantern. As fast as he could, Superman stepped in between the two.

"Clearly this is a case of mistaken identity. I apologize for his actions Queen Audrey and Di. We will be leaving immediately."

Di growled. "No, no way Superman. He is not going anywhere until I settle this score."

Superman tried to diffuse the situation, "I realize you are angry, and you have every right to be. But I am asking that you let me take him back to the Tower. No more violence please. Di, I will walk him out right now."

Di's jaw tensed, but then she relaxed. "Fine, but Lantern you better be grateful that Superman showed up. Never come near me or Audrey again."

Superman turned and John narrowed his eyes. Barely a whisper under his breath, he muttered, "Not the same woman huh? Funny, it seems you both settled for sloppy seconds."

Both Di and Clark heard the remark, and Clark's resolve to continue to defend Lantern's asinine behavior vanished. Di's fury raged at the outrageous comment and she wasted no time blowing by Superman to get to Lantern. John had no time to react before he found himself planted face first into the wall. Di's hand gripped the back of his head and she shoved it forward multiple times until he fell to the ground. Reaching down, Di grabbed him by the back of his shirt and handed him to Clark. "Never bring him here again. Or I will do more than knock him out."

Superman scooped up his companion and walked away. Fury continued to burn in Di's gut, and she stood facing the direction Superman had just left from. Her breaths were heavy and she was having trouble calming down.

Small hands gently caressed her back. "Are you okay?" Audrey asked sheepishly.

Di inhaled deeply to try and relax herself. "I'm fine. He is such an asshole. I am going to speak to Diana about this later though."

"But you are alright?"

Di turned and her facial features went from tense to gentle in that moment. "It's okay. He was nothing compared to the rocket a few days ago."

"ROCKET?" Audrey exclaimed.

Di was confused, "The rocket that left me with a concussion…and I am guessing this is the first you are hearing of this."

Audrey became furious once more. "NOBODY said anything about a rocket. What happened?"

Di tried to calm the blonde down. "Really, it was nothing. Small explosion. No worse for the wear."

"You are not the only one that is going to speak to Diana later. She didn't say anything! She said you were busy with the Amazons and that was why you never called once the battle was over. Should you even be walking around? Let me call for a doctor to check you out."

"No. It's fine. My body is capable of taking a lot more punishment than most."

"Still," Audrey's response was barely above a whisper. "if something would have happened to you, I…"

Di enveloped the smaller woman into an embrace. "Shhh…I'm fine. It's okay. Thank you for being concerned, but really there is nothing to be worried about."

Audrey pulled back and examined Di's face. There was the smallest hint of bruising near her hairline on her forehead. "I can't believe I didn't notice earlier."

Di chuckled, "Is that your way of saying you weren't looking at my face when we met on the parliament steps?"

"Don't joke about this. I am serious."

Di leaned in, "Let's not talk now. You said earlier that you wanted to kiss me. Still want to?"

"Of course, but I…"

The thought was lost as Di leaned in and placed her lips reverently on the queen's. Audrey wrapped her arms around the Amazon's neck and melted instantly. The kiss was gentle, conveying every ounce of concern the two had shared moments before. Audrey pulled back slightly, "Wait. What did he say that set you off?"

"He said you had great legs. Which I am inclined to agree with. However, it doesn't mean he gets to comment."

"Liar."

"No," Di laughed, "you do have great legs."

Audrey arched her eyebrow in disbelief. "I don't believe you."

"It's true." Di answered huskily. "I think they are fantastic."

Audrey looked down at her clothes. The tailored skirt she was wearing was cut off just above her knees. She smiled wickedly, "Want to see more of them?"

Di swallowed hard. "Y-yes."

"Then get out of this hallway, and come with me back to the study." Audrey turned and sauntered back to where the encounter had begun. She strutted back into the room and turned, leaning against the desk once more. As Di followed close behind, Audrey winked. "Shut the door."

Di took a deep calming breath and closed the door behind her. Audrey reached down and grasped the sides of her skirt, and hiked it a little higher. "Want to see more?" Her tone was seductive, and it was achieving the desired result. Di's breathing was becoming labored, and she hadn't even touched the smaller woman. She somehow managed to nod her head.

Di was met with a naughty smile. "Tell you what, come over here and help me."

With a speed only rivaled by the Flash, Di crossed the room and planted Audrey's backside firmly on the desk. Lips met with an intensity of each other's basest needs, and it was only moments before Audrey's head was swimming. As Di's lips traveled her jawline, and down further to her neck, Audrey threw her head back. Within minutes though, she was left feeling nothing. Audrey blinked a few times, and opened her eyes. Di was staring at her chest, her fingers fumbling with the buttons on the front of her silk shirt. The Amazon, for all her strength and nimbleness was having difficulties, as her hands were shaking slightly. Audrey reached down and covered Di's hands with hers.

"Sweetheart," Audrey whispered, "I hate this shirt."

Di glanced up, and seeing the raw need in Audrey's eyes, grabbed the front of the shirt and ripped it in half down the front. Buttons went flying across the room, and Audrey's black lacy bra came into full view.

Di rasped, "Please tell me you don't like this bra either."

Audrey laughed and shook her head. "I am the Queen. I can order new clothes anytime."

"Thank the Gods."

Di made short work of the light black fabric as Audrey shrugged off her shirt. Once she was sitting bare chested, Audrey leaned in once more and kissed Di with everything she had. She felt hands roam under her backside and she was gently lifted off the desk. With a mind of their own, Audrey's legs wrapped around Di's waist and she was carried gently over to the couch and laid on her back. With Di hovering directly over her, Audrey stared into the eyes of the woman she was coming to love.

In the very early morning hours, Di gently unfolded the arms that were wrapped around her waist. Audrey and she had taken the next step in their relationship. Audrey had been an incredible lover, and Di was feeling every muscle in her body ache in a wonderful way. But she tried to slowly slip away. It wouldn't do for her to scandalize Audrey if someone came to the study in the morning. Inevitably when someone went to find her in her room, they would come to the study next. Di looked around the room for her clothes, and had just started to collect them when she heard a soft sigh.

Looking back to the couch, Audrey's eyes were watching her, and Di was having a hard time making out the expression Audrey was wearing. It was a mixture of satisfaction, confusion, and…

"Where are you going?" Audrey muttered, barely audible.

"I was going to get dressed and sneak back to the Amazon quarters."

"Why?" Audrey's voice sounded pained.

"I didn't want you to be scandalized if I was found sleeping naked with you on the couch in here. I was trying to save your reputation."

"My reputation?"

Di grimaced. It was probably a poor choice of words. "Audrey, I would love to stay, but I didn't think you would want this all over the palace in the morning if we were discovered."

"Then perhaps you should lock the door while you are up. But then I fully expect you to come back here."

"Audrey, are you sure?"

"I am sure that I am ordering you to come back to bed, well, couch as it were."

Di chuckled slightly, "Ordering?"

"I know that we need to be careful, but I don't want you sneaking away in the middle of the night. Not now. Not after…"

Di walked over to the door and locked it. She strode back to Audrey's side, and sat down. Not caring that she was naked, Audrey sat up, and ran one of her hands through Di's hair. "I am not ashamed of you. Please stay. The only people that would knock on that door are your friends, or Illiana. Either way, I don't care if they know you spent the night. Unless you don't want to."

Di grabbed the hand in her hair and kissed the backside. "Of course I want to stay. I just wasn't sure if I should. But if you will let me, I will happily snuggle to you. Scoot over a little?"

Audrey smiled and lay back down and opened her arms. Di joined her, and felt the queen's arms wrap around her waist once more. She felt Audrey's lips kiss her bare shoulder, and she allowed herself to be held. And once again they drifted off back to sleep, not caring what the day was going to bring.

A soft knock was heard at the door, and Di roused herself from the best sleep she had had in a very long time. "Audrey, open your eyes. Someone is at the door."

Shifting slightly, Audrey groaned. She slid over the Amazon's body and slipped her skirt on again. Looking around, she realized that her shirt was not going to cover much with all the buttons missing. She wrapped it around her chest and held it closed. She unlocked the door, and poked her head just around the edge of the door.

Illiana Stilenko flashed a huge grin. "Your Majesty, the Amazons are preparing to leave, and Queen Hippolyta would like a quick word. Would you like me to send her up, or seat her in the library?"

"Illiana," Audrey yawned, "do not bring her here. The library is fine. And, I need a favor."

"Fresh set of clothes?"

Audrey blushed. "Yes please."

"And for your company?" Illiana couldn't resist asking. The Queen looked disheveled, and it was apparent in her mind that she had spent the evening entertaining her girlfriend.

Audrey grinned, and whispered, "Her clothes are still intact, so no."

Illiana half bowed, and walked away briskly.

Audrey shut the door, and leaned against it. "See? Just Illiana. Thank God she came alone though. I would have had a hell of a time explaining this to your mother."

Di laughed. "Tell her we were practicing."

"Practicing?"

"Did you not hear her demands yesterday?"

Audrey laughed as well. "I did. Shayera and Diana are expected to be first I think."

"You hope."

Audrey blushed for the second time that morning. "One thing at a time."

"Of course." Di stood and began getting dressed. "See you in the library?"

"Yes you will Princess."

Di crossed the room, and kissed Audrey's cheek. "I miss you already."

Audrey sighed, "That's so sweet."

Di arched her eyebrow. "I was talking to your chest."

Audrey's smile dropped and she huffed, "Well…"

Di laughed uproariously, and kissed Audrey's lips. "I am kidding. Sort of."

"Get out of here." Audrey swatted Di's ass as she passed through the door.

Waiting by the ship as the Amazons boarded, Alindra took a moment to look around. She wasn't going to miss Kasnia, but her heart was heavy at the prospect of returning home alone. Artemis was already on board with the small remnant of Amazons that had stayed behind. In fact, the only people that they were waiting on were Shayera, Diana, Di, Helena, Dinah, Queen Hippolyta, and Queen Audrey. The blonde general felt a small prick of jealousy that even Di had managed to find someone. Alindra leaned against a wooden post on the wharf and closed her eyes. She imagined being able to see Athena waiting for her on the beach at Themiscyra. They would hug, and Alindra would give her all the details of the double envelopment. It wouldn't be as if Athena wouldn't know already what would have happened, but she imagined Athena would be able to fill in small gaps that Alindra hadn't witnessed. But it wasn't to be. Alindra hadn't heard from Athena since she had saved her from Ares, and Alindra had resigned herself to the fact that she never would. There had been moments when she had considered calling for the brunette goddess, but she had shoved the thoughts aside. Surely if Athena had wanted to see her, she would have by now.

"Excuse me?"

Alindra's eyes opened at the small voice that suddenly was right next to her. It belonged to a small old man who was scraggly looking. Alindra thought it was odd that she had never heard him approach, but dismissed the fact that such a decrepit old man could have snuck up on her. Even now, in thoughts alone, Athena was a huge distraction. Alindra would have to figure out how to not to daydream about her lost love. That was going to be a monumental task.

Alindra blinked a few times, and stared gently at the old man. "Can I help you?"

"I just wanted to say thank you in person. You and your sisters are amazing. I appreciate your bravery in coming here."

"You are welcome. What is your name sir?"

"Astrapi."

Alindra paused for a moment, sure she had heard the name before somewhere. "Well, Astrapi, I will let my sisters know. Thank you for the kind sentiment."

"Are you home sick Amazon?"

"I beg your pardon?"

"Are you home sick? You looked deep in thought when I walked up. I wasn't sure if you even heard me."

"I didn't actually. I was thinking about something."

The old man's eyes twinkled, "Something or someone?"

Alindra smiled lightly. "Someone. But…"

"I find when I miss someone special to me, everything seems to be better after I call them. Do Amazons have phones?"

Alindra laughed. "No."

"Well, you could always write a letter. And if you can't, then I would suggest just talking to them whether they are with you or not. It would probably make you feel better."

"Perhaps."

"Life is too short child. Don't wait."

Alindra studied the old man intently. "I am not sure my attention would be entirely welcome. I said some things that I wish I could take back."

"That's the funny thing about love. It has a way of forgiving us even when we can't forgive ourselves. You have to trust that it will this time as well."

Alindra laughed in spite of herself. "It isn't Love that I need to forgive me."

The old man smiled, and leaned in. "Her sister will forgive you. You just have to ask. I think you will find that she will ask the same of you."

Alindra stepped back, slightly shocked. "Who are you?"

"Someone who loves his daughters very much. Little Amazon, interference is a tricky thing. I am sorry that I made it difficult for you both. So I will ask you to forgive me. My wife has recently shown me the errors of my ways where that is concerned. But I am rambling. General Alindra, call for your heart's desire. She is waiting for you, and I think she would wait for an eternity. Try to not take that long though."

The old man winked, and his eyes sparked with what Alindra could only describe as small lightning bolts. She blinked a few times again, sure that her eyes were playing tricks on her. But, slowly he turned and walked away, leaving Alindra with a lot to think about. He had called her General Alindra, but she was sure that she had not introduced herself as such. She wanted to call to Athena right then and there, but despair at what she would say prevented her from doing so. Sighing, she walked over to the ship, determined to find something to distract her.

That night on Themiscyra, the Amazons celebrated their victory. Bonfires were built on the beach, and the drums of the nation beat with a furious pounding. Queen Hippolyta wasted no time in officially announcing that Di would be added to the royal family that had recently been expanded by Shayera. Smiling sweetly, Hippolyta had made mention to Audrey that when the time was right she would do the same for her. Audrey merely grinned and nodded, holding Di's hand in her own. Helena and Dinah were listening as Shayera stayed close to Diana, incessantly chatting. Di elbowed her sister.

"Is she ever quiet?" she whispered to her twin.

"Never." Diana laughed. "Ever."

Di scowled. "Don't think I didn't catch that. I am really considering never talking to you again now."

Diana stuck her tongue out, and Shayera playfully shoved Di. "Are you making fun of me again?"

"No. Are you kidding? And risk Diana's wrath?"

"Ass."

Di instantly glared at Diana who was just about to open her mouth. "No! No wide ass jokes Diana."

The group of six women laughed. As they stood in each other's company, Artemis walked up with Clio close by, holding an infant in her arms. "Queen Audrey," Artemis practically sang as she bowed slightly, "I wanted to thank you personally. This is my daughter Antigone. If it wasn't for you, I would never have known what it was like to hold her. I am grateful beyond words."

Audrey smiled, and held her hands out. "May I?"

"Of course."

The cooing infant was passed to the Queen and she bounced the small child in her arms, smiling, and making a variety of noises. Shayera leaned over and played with the baby's small toes. "How cute. Isn't she beautiful Diana?"

Di smirked, "Yeah, Diana, isn't she beautiful?"

"Hush," Audrey chided lightly. "Don't tease Diana and Shayera."

Di closed her mouth and nodded, which sent Diana into fits. "Did you hear that Shayera? I am pretty sure I just heard a whip crack."

Shayera looked up and offered, "Mine is next. Don't tease Di. That is my job."

Di coughed, and Diana stood slightly shocked. Shayera whispered to Audrey, "They always think they are in charge."

Audrey smirked, and she and Shayera continued to coo at the little baby with the sparkling green eyes.

"Want to hold her?" Audrey offered the baby to Shayera. The redhead eagerly reached out, and cradled the baby to her shoulder.

Audrey reached out and took Artemis' hand. "You and Clio are very lucky. I am happy to have had a small part in that. Your daughter is perfect."

Artemis shook the hand offered, and Clio linked her arm into her wife's. "Now if I can just get her to get over her jealousy every time I nurse…"

Di whispered to Diana, "And there goes another crack."

Diana nodded in affirmation, and then shook her head when Shayera shushed them both again.

The group stood around for a few minutes with the baby being passed around for everyone to hold. After Antigone had been handed back to Artemis, Alindra walked up to join the women. "Clio, could I have a quick word?"

The little librarian nodded and stepped off to the side.

Alindra stymied for a moment. "Clio, this will sound strange, but are you familiar with the name Astrapi?"

"Not as a name, no. But it is the Greek word for lightning. Why?"

Alindra's eyes went wide. "Are you sure?"

"Positive."

"Unbelievable."

Clio looked at Alindra with concern. "What is it?"

Alindra broke out into a smile. "Nothing. Well, that isn't true. It's everything! Excuse me please."

Alindra broke out into a full sprint down the beach, trying to get away from everyone as quickly as she could. When she was at a great distance, she stopped. Huffing to catch her breath, she cried out to the heavens, "Athena!"

In a flash, Athena stood next to her, regaled in white and gold. Alindra dropped to her knees in the sand, and begged, "Forgive me please. I was wrong to be so harsh. I will understand if you never want to see me again, but I needed you to know how sorry I am."

Athena stood, slightly shocked, as this was not what she had expected. She dropped to her knees in front of Alindra, repeating the action of her beloved. She reached out quickly and cupped the Amazon's face. "No, do not ask for my forgiveness. It is me that should ask for it. Alindra, I am so sorry. I wanted to tell you. I swear I did."

Alindra eyes began to moisten. "Athena, I…I can't stop thinking about you. I love you so much. And you came for me. You saved me. I don't want to be without you. Please, say you will forgive me."

"Alindra, there is nothing to forgive. I love you. I will always be there when you need me. And I am praying that this means you want me even when you don't need saving."

Alindra whispered her response. "I need you to save me now."

Athena squeezed her eyes shut, "Alindra…"

A loud booming voice was heard, "Kiss her already dammit!"

Athena laughed and turned. "Aphrodite, quit lurking!"

In a flash the Goddess of Love appeared. "I am not lurking. I am merely watching events unfold."

"Aphrodite…" Athena growled.

"I'm going, I'm going. There's a party down the beach anyways. So kiss and make up, and come and join it. Although Alindra, if you are going to continue to teach my sister about sex, perhaps you should skip to the lesson about how make up sex is the best kind in the world."

Athena had the modesty to be embarrassed. "Aphrodite, please."

Aphrodite laughed. "Spoil sport. It is you know. I am sure you will be telling me so tomorrow." And with the utterance, the blonde goddess disappeared.

Athena turned back to Alindra, still cupping her face. She leaned her head against the other woman's. "I should ask for forgiveness for her too. Apparently the Goddess of Love has no filter."

Alindra laughed, took Athena's hands, and placed them around her waist. She reached around the Goddess of Wisdom's neck and held tightly. Athena squeezed back and the two held each other in the sand. Alindra pulled back after a few moments had passed. "Is she really gone?"

Athena closed her eyes, and then nodded. "She is down the beach bothering Diana and Di. Something about how she is brilliant, and how this just makes her deadlier, which by the way, she is. And she is telling them about how she hit Ares."

"She hit Ares?"

"She did. She threatened him, insulted him, and then planted her fist into his eye. It was quite the sight to behold."

"Should I be worried?"

"No. He will NEVER bother you again. I think he got the point when I kicked his ass. And if he didn't, he certainly did when Aphrodite hit him, and again when my father warned him not to harass you. He was told that he better be concerned for your safety at all times."

Alindra grinned. "You know, you are incredibly sexy when you are angry."

Athena blushed, "Really?"

"Mmmhmm. In fact, you are incredibly sexy when you are wearing Amazon leathers too."

"So you would like to see that again?"

"Which part? You angry or you in leather?"

Athena laughed, "Me in leather."

"Definitely. You can try mine on if you want."

Athena whispered huskily, "Well, then, my love, you will have to get out of them."

Alindra sat shocked and then felt herself being pushed back lightly onto her back. She didn't fight as she felt Athena's hands begin to caress her everywhere. Alindra swept her hands up the goddess' hips, and was just about to touch bare skin, when they were interrupted once more.

"Teach her that lesson later. Party now!" Aphrodite was heard, although not seen, laughing.

Athena sighed sitting up. "I swear this is one of those times I wish I was an only child."

Alindra snickered, but drew Athena back down. "Kiss me first."

And Athena complied.

Joining the party, Alindra and Athena found Aphrodite telling stories about herself to the group of superheroes.

"And then Athena had to hold me back…it was like I was in a berserker rage."

Athena rolled her eyes, "Really? I must have missed that."

"You were too busy staring at your Amazon."

"Apparently."

Aphrodite laughed and then her mood became somber. In fact she began to pout.

Di asked, "What is wrong?"

Aphrodite looked at the group. Helena and Dinah were holding hands. Artemis and Clio were cuddling with their daughter. Shayera was resting her head on Diana's shoulder. Di was standing behind Audrey her hands wrapped around the smaller woman's waist. Athena and Alindra were practically glued at the hip. "This…" Aphrodite waved her hand around at everyone, "is slightly depressing for me."

"Why?" Alindra asked.

"I am the Goddess of Love! How am I the only one standing here single? It's a travesty!"

"Aphrodite," Athena started, "you were the cause of all of this. I would think you would be reveling in your handiwork."

Aphrodite half-grumbled, "I think I will need to find an Amazon of my own. It looks like all the good ones are taken though."

Athena sighed, "Don't get ideas."

Every woman standing around suddenly gripped their loved ones a little tighter.

Aphrodite huffed indignantly. "I am shocked you would even say that. I don't do cast-offs." She began looking around the beach, and suddenly a grin came to her face. "Ahhh, now there is a worthy Amazon." She snapped her fingers and instantly her clothes changed into something far more revealing. A thin piece of gold fabric criss-crossed around her breasts, and wrapped its way around her waist, stopping mere inches below her butt. The rest of her body was uncovered, leaving very little to the imagination.

Aphrodite turned to Diana and Di, "Your mother is single right?"

The group of women snickered, with the exception of the twins. Shock was a poor adjective for the faces they were wearing.

Aphrodite flashed a brilliant smile, and fluffed her hair. She jutted out her chest, and began strutting over to where Hippolyta was standing.

Helena mumbled, "What makes her think she will catch the Queen's interest?"

Aphrodite stopped midstride and turned back, flashing a cocky grin. "Girl look at this body. I work out." Licking her lips seductively, she offered, "I'm sexy and I know it." Turning once again, she approached the Queen with a confidence that was making Di and Diana extremely uncomfortable. Immediately dismissing the queen's company, Aphrodite laid it on thick. Hippolyta was seen at a distance sporting a red face.

Diana and Di leaned over and in unison asked Athena, "She's kidding right?"

Athena deadpanned, "I am sure she is."

Alindra looked in disbelief at her girlfriend, "Really?"

Athena looked at Aphrodite, and then back to Alindra. "Well, maybe not."

The twins groaned. Audrey patted Di's hand, and Shayera shifted Diana around to face the other way.

As the night wore on, everyone made excuses to be alone with their loved ones. Aphrodite had disappeared with Queen Hippolyta hours ago, much to the chagrin of Diana and Di.

Shayera, Diana, Dinah, and Helena were the last ones standing outside as the fires died.

"Shayera, are you ready for bed? I am exhausted."

Shayera licked her lips. "Exhausted?"

Diana grinned. "Well, perhaps exhausted isn't entirely correct."

Helena interjected, "Wait a second. We have one more thing to settle, don't we Dinah?"

"Now?" Dinah squealed.

"Now Dinah."

"What's this about?" Diana asked.

"Dinah said that I couldn't kick her ass. And she said that you probably couldn't beat Superman either."

"Is that so?"

Dinah stammered, "H-Hold on. Diana, that isn't entirely true."

"Which part wasn't true?" Diana teased.

Helena dug in, "Yeah, Dinah, which part?"

Dinah spun on Helena. "You are so going to get a beat down."

"Well," Shayera grabbed Diana's hand, "we're off then."

"You're leaving? Who will settle who wins?" Dinah asked.

"Please. You two will throw a couple of punches, dodge around, and end up making out in the sand. You two are weird like that. You will end up having sex out here anyways. Diana and I are leaving. Neither of us will be judging that competition."

The couple walked off as Dinah and Helena slowly began stalking each other in a circle. Helena laughed, "Imagine that. Shayera thinks we will be out here getting freaky in the sand."

"The only freaking that will happen is the squealing from your mouth as you tap out."

"Please Dinah; you couldn't beat me on my worst day."

The two circled a little more, and then Dinah dove for Helena's midsection. The brunette grunted as she was tackled into the sand. Pushing up instantly, she rolled Dinah over, and the blonde returned the favor. They rolled for a while and the grunting turned into groaning, and then it became moaning. Dinah sat straddling Helena's hips as the brunette sat up, kissing the blonde.

Dinah mumbled in between kisses, "This changes nothing. I would have won."

Helena grabbed Dinah's chest, "Looks like I am winning."

Dinah shoved Helena back into the beach once more. "Shut up Helena."

Helena laughed as Dinah dove on top of her, determined to win a physical contest, regardless of the kind it was.

A/N: Well, this is the next to last chapter. The epilogue will go up in a week or so, and then all done. I am a little sad, but excited to be doing something entirely new. So, did you like? Di and Audrey solidified as a couple, starting with a swift knee to the groin. And, Athena and Alindra back together. I gotta say that I debated that whole heartedly at some points. But they are a favorite, and I like happy endings. Aphrodite quoting LMFAO killed me. I literally heard that song come on my iPod and thought she would be perfect to deliver it. Heh. And she got her own Amazon. Heh again. Nothing is settled with Helena and Dinah over who the better fighter is. I let you vote sometime ago, but I have to agree with BladeMaster357...they would probably start fighting and end up, well...you know. Anyways, I hope you enjoyed, and that you like the ending that will be forthcoming shortly. Once again, thank you for the reviews. I appreciate them, and appreciate everyone who leaves their thoughts.