John was stewing. Wonder Woman, really? It just doesn't make sense. And the whole tower is buzzing about it all. People keep staring at me in the halls and gossiping and giggling. This is bullshit. How could Shayera choose her? And what about our son? Has Shayera told Diana about him?

In the back of his mind, he had to admit that he always felt that he and Shayera would get back together. But she had left him after the Thanagarian invasion, and he had moved onto Mari. But Shayera was continually thrown in his face. Carter Hol showed up, his son was made known to him, and now Diana. But John was stubborn. He didn't want to do something that he was just expected to. He didn't want to feel "obligated" to be with Shayera. He also couldn't deny that being with Mari wasn't totally fulfilling. He loved spending time with her, and she certainly kept him on his toes. But there was something deeper with Shayera, and that was nagging his conscience.

John paced back and forth in his room. Why Diana? What had he missed? When Shayera's betrayal had come to light, at least he had not turned on her completely. The same could not be said for Diana. John thought she was cold. There was no room for error with her, and probably barely room for forgiveness. She could be the most thick headed woman. Judgmental. And where did she get off threatening him? No, this will not do. There cannot be a future for them. Shayera just needs to see it. The moment I make a move though…Diana will not react well. And how will Shayera deal? She loves me. I just need to make her see that. But Mari…that's a whole other obstacle.

John had no plans to leave Mari. In fact, quite the opposite. He just didn't want Shayera to be with Diana. She is a self-righteous bitch. This situation is intolerable. But he was at a total loss at what his next move would be.

Diana found herself wandering through the Watchtower. She stepped onto an elevator pressing the number 9. When she reached her destination she walked down the hall to a containment cell. The person on the other side looked up with contempt.

"Please don't look at me like that. I give myself enough of those looks, I don't need you to do it too." Diana sighed.

"What is it that you want?" came the other female's reply.

"To check on you. Maybe to talk to you. Feel like a visitor?"

The other woman shrugged her shoulders.

"Have you been reading the books I have been sending?" Diana asked.

"I have."

"Good."

"Listen, I know you well enough to know this isn't a simple social visit. What do you want?"

"To ask you about Hawkgirl and Lantern."

"What about them?"

"We appreciate people who are blunt, much like we are. So what I want to know is how you feel about Shayera."

"Feel about her? Nothing really. She's a teammate. Nothing more."

"So you never entertained the thought of being her friend, or perhaps something more?"

"Why should I? It's Shayera. As I told you, we aren't friends. Why would you ask that?"

"Because she and I are friends…and something more."

"I see. That's surprising. What about Lantern?"

"He is still in the picture in some regards. She left him after the Thanagarian invasion. He is seeing someone else now."

The other female sighed. "This won't end well for you. They are destiny's child. You are probably just a speed bump."

Diana cringed inwardly. The other woman noticed Diana's reaction to her words.

"You love her don't you?"

Diana nodded.

"Well this is shocking to say the least." The other woman laughed.

"Why are you laughing?" Diana asked.

"Because. IT'S SHAYERA. It makes no sense."

"Only because you never considered it."

"And why did you?"

"We had a moment."

"We had those. Nothing romantic like you are alluding to. We came to an understanding. Oil and water. We don't mix. Besides she's annoying most times."

"This coming from someone who is entirely pig-headed."

"What is the Earth expression? Pot calling the kettle black?"

Diana looked at the other woman. Her twin. She was also Diana, albeit the twisted version of herself. The Justice Lord.

"How did I end up like this?" Diana asked.

"You didn't. I did. And we've gone over this a million times. Eventually you'll get tired of fighting all the time. Trust me, I know."

Diana sighed. Her twin's statement was true to some degree. She did get tired of fighting at times. But to try and rule the world, well that was not an idea she ever entertained, and wouldn't.

"So, hero, what are you going to do about Lantern?" her twin asked.

"Nothing. What can I do?"

"I know what I would do if my girlfriend's ex wouldn't go away."

"What?"

"Break his fingers. Hard to project anything if his fingers look like…what is it that Wally used to eat all the time?"

Diana laughed. "Cheetos."

"Exactly. There you go. A quality idea."

"I can't break his fingers for no reason."

"Think about that sentiment when they get back together."

Diana became angry. The thought of Shayera and Lantern was nauseating. But she had told Shayera she would work towards trust, and physically assaulting Lantern would not accomplish that purpose. As if reading her thoughts, Diana's twin replied, "It would make you feel better though."

Diana snapped her thoughts back to the conversation. "No. I think if it did, it would only be momentarily. Shayera wouldn't forgive me."

"Well, then you are in a tough spot. Seriously, Diana, what have you gotten us into?"

"A mess. A beautiful red-headed mess."

"She is pretty I guess. And if she can stomach our self-righteousness, then maybe she's worth it."

Diana nodded. "She is. But changing the subject for a moment, are you homesick at all?"

"For my world or Themiscyra?"

"Either."

"I miss our mother. I don't miss fighting for Earth though, but I hate being cooped up in a cage."

"What would you do if you weren't here?"

"I don't know. I can't go home. I was banned. And world domination was tiring too."

"You think you could go back to what you used to be?"

"No. Not entirely. A bit jaded still. Why?"

"I hate seeing myself like this."

"No one hates it more than me."

"What if I could get you out? Would you be a problem for the League or Earth?"

"No."

"How could I trust that?"

"I swear by Hera, Hippolyta, and everything we hold dear. I know you think I am a villain…"

Diana knew herself. She wasn't a liar, and she doubted this version of her was either. "I make no promises, but I will see what I can do."

Her twin nodded, and Diana turned to walk away.

"Diana, wait. Please send me more books. And come and see me again. I will consider your problem with Lantern, and try to think of a non-violent way to solve it. I…I like the company."

Diana smiled. "I'll be back."

A/N: Thank you for all the wonderful reviews and thoughts. I am glad that someone other than me is enjoying this. For Jordan: since I cannot reply to a URL, I will reply here...I don't want you screaming in your room! Not over this anyways. But I am pretty sure there will be trouble on the horizon for them all. Thanks for reading! You guys make me smile. As for the Justice Lords, I am not sure what ended up happening with them, so locking them up in the tower seemed fitting. You'll be seeing some of them again...