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Whispers of what was: The Wyvern Arrives Part X
"I honestly can't believe you." Diana was exasperated after CJ told her the tale of his 'invading' Themyscira.
"In my defense, I did say it wasn't my brightest move." The look he got from Diana went beyond disbelief.
"I think you're understating that." CJ's face fell.
"Aw come on mom, it wasn't THAT bad was it?"
"You are the most stubborn, impulsive, pig-headed, determined."
"With parents like you and dad, what did you expect?" Diana sat with her mouth hanging open at her son's flippant remark. It took her a moment to gather herself, then she glared at her son in a way that would have made Bruce proud.
"Okay, I get it. Now's not the time to get cute with my comments."
"Hera help me, how did you live past your teenage years?"
"Metahuman strength, speed, augmented healing, and being one of the best physical combatants alive." CJ realized he'd answered without thinking & ducked his head, embarrassed. The sound of Diana's chuckle was a relief.
"CJ, wake up." Diana poked her son's shoulder. Receiving no response she grabbed the blanket and laid it over the back of the sofa that CJ was sleeping on.
"It's ten o'clock in the morning, you need to get up." With the blanket removed from over his head, CJ used the pillow he'd been given to shield his face.
"Christian Jason Wayne!"
"Five more minutes mom?" his voice was muffled by the pillow.
"No," she tried to grab the pillow away, but failed "you're participating in morning exercises, then joining me for brunch." Diana grabbed the back of the sofa and unceremoniously tilted it forward to dump CJ onto the floor. She was surprised when he tossed the pillow into the air and threw his arms over his head. As his palms hit the floor he rotated his body, allowing momentum and gravity to swing his legs down to the floor.
"Graceful recovery thisavros."
"At least you didn't use ice water this time." CJ yawned.
"Do you need workout clothes?" CJ opened the duffel bag he'd brought with him.
"Yesterday's clothes, space for my pjs, today's clothes, shower kit, workout clothes, spare set of street clothes."
"This is your father's fault, you know that right?"
"Any word from Madam Diana?"
"CJ arrived at the consulate safely, they were up talking until almost midnight." Alfred was driving Bruce into Wayne Enterprises.
"Wait, where did Madam Diana come from Alfred?"
"I'm rather glad miss Kara was able to convince him to return home. How is she?"
"She's meeting with Wonder Girl for lunch, and you're dodging the question Alfred."
"Apologies Master Bruce, I must have missed it." Bruce shook his head at Alfred's refusal to answer his questions. While he loved Diana, he was still surprised that they could have a son like CJ, here, or in any other universe.
"While he is my son, Diana and I are not married, or even an item." In the drivers seat Alfred smiled as he spoke under his breath.
"Yet."
"We will begin with stretching, then, I would like to see spear practice. After that we will move onto sword practice and unarmed combat. We don't have enough arrows for archery drills, any questions?"
"Where's the coffee room?" Diana closed her eyes and counted to ten as a few of the Amazons snickered at CJ's question.
"Closed until after practice." Diana spoke after opening her eyes.
"Thank you for volunteering to lead the warm ups and sparring thisavros." Diana smiled at CJ surprised look.
"Up here now, my royal pain in the backside."
"Your son has quite the flippant streak Diana." another voice had Diana turning and smiling.
"Artemis, when did you arrive?"
"Queen Hippolyta asked me to look into the newest addition to her family." Artemis spoke as she clasped wrists with Diana.
"She was overjoyed to hear of her grandson's safe return. She said her prayers were answered and that she looks forward to meeting him." As they looked back at CJ, Diana was surprised to see the cold glare of her son's eyes at Artemis.
"Fierce eyes young Christian, have you the skill to back up that look?"
This wasn't what Diana had in mind when she invited CJ to join in the exercises. Her son and Artemis faced off in the battle circle, swords in hand.
"I'm impressed so far Christian." Artemis twirled her blade in her hand.
"Let's see if you can live up to your parent's skill." Without a word she rushed forward with a stab aimed at his heart. CJ, holding his blade in the middle guard, easily parried the blow to his right. Artemis followed with an overhand slash that seemed to knock CJ's blade down as he used a horizontal block. She used the momentum to rotate her body and add momentum to a follow up slash. As she turned for the strike, she was surprised to feel the dulled edge of CJ's sword just under he breasts. His eyes still held the same cold glare as she stared into those slit pupils.
"You have knowledge of our techniques."
"That block was from the Book of Five Rings." CJ answered as he turned his back to Artemis and walked back to his starting position.
"You have hidden talent Christian. Shall we continue?"
"Artemis, that may not be the best of ideas." Diana cautioned.
"Whenever you are prepared." CJ's voice held no emotion as he spoke, causing a chill to run through the room.
"So when can I meet him?" Kara was surprised at Cassie's eagerness after hearing that CJ was born on Themyscira.
"Well, I don't know if that's a good idea, Diana said he's had kinda… tumultuous relations with the Amazons."
"Really, how old is he?"
"He's twenty."
"He should know we've relaxed our views on males, especially of the heroic persuasion."
"Yes, but, the Themyscira he grew up on is a bit different from the one here."
"Well, I'd love to show how much better this version of Themyscira is."
"I take it you heard how hot he is?" Kara blushed as Cassie's eyes twinkled.
"Hot huh, and I heard you've actually been to his place." Kara's face was gradually getting darker.
"It was an impromptu visit caused by Athena, it wasn't like he invited me in or anything."
"No, but, he wasn't exactly fast to kick you out I hear." Kara took a long draw from her glass of iced tea to try and slow down what was fast becoming an interrogation. Seeing how embarrassed Kara was Cassie decided to, for now, let her off the hook.
"So, he's at the Themyscirian Consulate?"
"Yes, Diana said he went to see her for a few days, but, I'm a little concerned."
"Oh come on Kara, how much trouble can he get into?"
Artemis hadn't been pushed this hard in swordplay for quite some time. She was the best fighter on Themyscira, aside form Diana, but she couldn't get past CJ's defenses. Sweat dripped freely from her face as every slash, thrust, parry, and feint was blocked, or evaded by CJ. She tried one of her original attack routines, thinking anything taught on Themyscira was doomed to fail against him. She rolled her blade against his block and turned in the opposite direction that most would expect upon her disengaging. To her surprise, CJ turned the same way and side flipped her attempted heel trip. She dropped low and threw her trailing leg out to sweep his feet once he landed, but, CJ continued his rotation, using a Parkour roll to gain more distance. Artemis sprang to her feet and threw her sword arm forward in an attempt to not allow CJ time to rest. Rather than block, CJ bladed the right side of his body forward, allowing the blade to miss him. He grabbed her wrist, using the pommel of his sword to strike the median nerve in the middle of her forearm. As the spasm in her hand caused her to lose her sword, she felt CJ's heel hit her abdomen. Using the rotation of the move CJ lifted Artemis over his head and slammed her to the floor, he them crossed the swords in his hands over her throat and looked to his mother.
"You honor the blood that flows in your veins young one." Artemis spoke as they ate in the small cafeteria in the consulate.
"You're only the second male that managed to beat me." Artemis reached for her water.
"Your father was the first." Diana noticed her son wasn't eating much, despite the fact that he must have been practically starving.
"What's wrong thisavros?"
"It's odd, of all the things that could be different here, the land of my birth was not one that I would have expected."
"I should warn you Diana, Queen Hippolyta wants advance news of his expected visit home." Diana seemed confused by the words.
"She says she wants plenty of time to plan an appropriate feast to welcome him."
"So, she spoke with Athena I take it?"
"Yes, but not everyone was happy."
"What do you mean?"
"The queen found out about the betting pool your sister Donna started." Luckily Diana was spared trying to tactfully demand why Donna had done such a thing when an alarm went off.
"Excuse me Princess Diana." one of the consulate staff whispered in her ear.
"You realize your father will have your hide if you get caught on camera."
"In truth, I have yet to be photographed. Are you entirely certain of this report?" CJ spoke form the shadows, his armor making him nearly invisible.
"Not even filmed?"
"No, I was always overly cautious in my avoiding any manner of recording device. From what source did this supposed tip originate?" Diana was saddened at the change back to The Wyvern.
"Are you sure you'll be alright?"
"I will be Wonder Woman, shall we begin a reconnaissance of this reported gathering of villains?"
"Wait a little longer, the demands were for the Amazon heroines to show up." She glanced sideways to the spot her son had chosen in the shadows.
"If you are expecting an apology I fear you will be a long time waiting. This seems suspect at best, also, I will not allow my family to be threatened." As she smiled, Diana could feel the warm emotions coming from her son. Before she could say anything the ones she was waiting for had arrived.
"Hey Diana, Kara insisted on coming to help." Cassie explained as she, Supergirl, & Troia landed.
"So, Wyvern stayed at the consulate?" Donna asked.
"No." The voice, coming from between her & Cassie made them both jump, Cassie strangled off a scream.
"Damn, he's quieter that Red Robin!" As he came out of the shadows Kara seemed glad that he was standing with Diana.
"Nice threads." Donna spoke up, looking his armor over.
"We're going to have to have a talk later, nephew."
"I am currently more interested in any available intelligence we have on the number and composition of the opponents we will supposedly be facing." Diana cleared her throat.
"I was told the identified villains were Genocide & Devastation." The looks on Cassie and Donna's faces were not pleased.
"Do they still require oxygen to breath?"
"What the hell kind of question is that?" Cassie looked at CJ like he'd grown another head.
"A valid one."
"Yes, they do." Diana spoke up, not knowing if her son's 'bat abrasiveness' would be welcome.
"Then I have a strategy to thin the herd." If the predatory grin he wore was any indication, Diana almost felt sorry for what was coming for her enemies.