Sorry for the delay. I've been really sick and really busy with work - end of tax season.

I tried to get this up on monday but my broncitis wouldn't let up. Hope this update makes up for it.

I own nothing (damn it!).

Enjoy!

What May Come

It's hard to forget someone who gave you so much to remember.

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It was warm. The sun was high and the breeze was just the right amount of perfect. The birds were chirping away happily, as they flew here and there.

Stretching under the covers and with eyes still closed, Hippolyta quickly realized that this morning was different. She didn't have to reach behind her to know that she was alone. Slowly opening her eyes, Hippolyta just stared outside as the thick curtains moved gently in the wind.

She swallowed the lump that was in her throat as reality sunk in.

Exhaling loudly, Hippolyta sat up gingerly, her body still acutely aware of the activities it had participated in the following night. Hippolyta let the covers fall to the ground as she slipped out of bed.

She stood there, just staring at the mess. Her mind bounced from memory to memory until she couldn't take anymore. Hippolyta felt tears slip down her cheeks then fall to her bare chest. She closed her eyes for a moment to regain some sort of control over her emotions, then inhaled deeply and slowly exhaled.

Hippolyta opened her eyes and squared her shoulders. If this was how it was going to be, then so be it. She was given one night with the woman she loved and that was enough for her. It had to be enough.

Making her way to the bathing area in her chambers, Hippolyta locked all emotion away. She promised herself and the gods above that she would concentrate solely on her people's needs. No one but her daughter would ever come that close again.

Shaking herself out of the slump, Hippolyta got herself ready for the day.

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Philippus marched about the grounds. She was in a foul mood. She had asked if Artemis could take her rounds but it appeared that the woman was nursing a hangover. And a bad one from what Philippus could see.

So here she was, growing frustrated with herself. She was a bastard. Philippus snuck out in the middle of the night – the most amazing night of her entire existence – and she was expecting what? That it would be that easy to shut off every feeling.

Philippus snorted at herself.

"Rutting fool," she mumbled to herself. It wouldn't surprise her if Hippolyta marched out of her chambers and demand of her everything she owned until kingdom come. And Philippus wouldn't stop her. She would fall to her knees and giver Hippolyta everything.

Senator Bremusa was as evil as they came. Just thinking about the woman made Philippus' blood boil. Philippus wanted to wrap her hands around that damn woman's neck and squeeze and put a complete end to her.

Philippus quickly shook herself out of that gutter. She heard footsteps behind her and quickly turned.

In that instant Philippus was frozen on the spot. The visitor seemed to be just as shocked as she was.

"General." Gods…that voice…she couldn't get it out of her head.

Philippus swallowed as she bowed her head in reverence. "Your majesty," she said roughly. Hippolyta and Philippus stood awkwardly for a brief moment. Neither woman looked at the other.

Hippolyta opened her mouth to say something but was cut off by the sound of Senator Bremusa's voice.

"Good morning your majesty," the senator said with a hint of arrogance in her voice. Philippus clenched her teeth but her lips curled up into a snarl. She placed a hand on the butt of her sword and held on tightly as if it was the only way keeping it in its sheath.

Hippolyta could see Philippus' jaw clenching and unclenching and she noticed the way her hand gripped the sword. She knew how close Philippus was to harming the senator. Hippolyta spoke quickly as if to prevent bloodshed.

"Yes senator. It is a lovely morning. Working hard I presume?" Hippolyta smiled as best she could so not to offend the large woman. Bremusa was quiet for a moment before she smiled although it didn't reach her eyes.

"I'm a politician your majesty so I can't say if what I do qualifies as 'hard work'," Bremusa said with a tight smile. Hippolyta smiled and nodded. The senator bowed her head and made her leave.

Hippolyta waited until the senator was completely out of ear shot before she sighed loudly. She noticed Philippus had not said a word and was staring straight ahead. Hippolyta was taken aback by the hatred that she saw in those beautiful brown eyes.

"General? Philippus?" Hippolyta said softly.

The hand that gripped the sword handle trembled. The other hand was clenched tight into a fist. Philippus tried to calm herself but she was failing miserably. Philippus never felt anger like that before and it was scaring her.

"Philippus." Hippolyta's voice was stern yet soft as she took hold of Philippus' wrists. The contact seemed to do the trick. Philippus closed her eyes and let out a shaky breath.

When she opened them again, Philippus was staring right into the bluest eyes she had ever seen. Neither woman moved. Philippus felt Hippolyta's thumb caress the backs of her hands.

"Lyta I-" Philippus whispered. She was about to say more but was interrupted by someone else calling out to them.

"You're majesty!" Eurybe cried out as she joggled towards the couple. Philippus quickly pulled her hands away and stepped back as if the physical distance would some how sever the emotional connection.

Hippolyta wanted to tell Eurybe to go away but it was too late. Sighing Hippolyta pasted on a smile as her friend came closer.

"What can I do for you Eurybe?" Hippolyta asked brightly. Before Eurybe could speak, Philippus was already moving away.

"Excuse me, I must go. Your majesty." Philippus bowed her head in respect then gave a small nod to Eurybe before she turned on her heel and quickly walked away.

"I'm sorry Lyta, was I interrupting something?" Eurybe asked softly. She looked from Hippolyta to Philippus' receding back then back to Hippolyta. She knew something was terribly wrong.

Hippolyta watched as Philippus walked further and further away from her. She felt her heart being ripped apart with every inch Philippus took away from her. Swallowing her pain, Hippolyta shook her head as she turned her gaze towards Eurybe and smiled sadly.

"No…nothing important," Hippolyta said dejectedly. Her shoulders slumped slightly. "What was it that you needed to speak to me about?" Hippolyta asked, steering the conversation away from what just happened.

Hippolyta motioned for Eurybe to follow her as she walked. Eurybe paused for a moment before she started to walk next to her friend as she spoke. She stole a quick glance in the direction where Philippus disappeared to and found the General nowhere in sight.

Sighing, Eurybe discussed what happened with the vote.

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Philippus looked back and saw Hippolyta and Eurybe were both gone. She walked for a few more miles putting enough distance between her and the palace grounds before sinking down onto the dirt road.

She leaned against a tree stump and forced herself to breath. Walking away from Hippolyta was the most excruciating thing she had to ever do. She roughly wiped away her tears and inhaled deeply.

Philippus got up quickly and dusted herself off. Standing tall, shoulders back, Philippus continued with her day pushing aside her heartache.

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"Good morning Captain," said the head nurse, Clarissa. She smiled as she laid the tray of fresh fruit on Arizona's lap.

Arizona smiled tiredly and mumbled a thank you as she sat up and wiped away the sleep from her eyes.

"Epione isn't coming?" Arizona asked drowsily. Clarissa smiled again and shook her head.

"She's tending to Artemis," Clarissa said with a knowing grin.

"Speaking of which, will Alindra be around later?"

Clarissa thought for a moment then shook her head.

"I don't think so. From what I hear Alindra will be nursing her hangover and Artemis…well let's just say that the good doctor will be keeping a very close eye on her."

Arizona looked a little disappointed. She was starting to enjoy her 'rehab' with Alindra. She was getting better at not being smacked in the head. Clarissa placed a gentle hand on Arizona's shoulder.

"Don't look so sad. I'm sure I can find a suitable replacement for Alindra." With that Clarissa turned on her heel and left Arizona alone to eat.

Arizona was half way through breakfast when Diana wandered in.

"You started with out me," Diana said with a grin on her face. Arizona looked up and grinned back. She wiped her mouth before she moved the tray to the side.

"I'm sorry princess. If I had known…," Arizona trailed off as she swung her legs over the edge of the bed. Diana easily slipped in between them and wrapped her arms around Arizona's mid-section. Arizona automatically slid her arms around Diana's shoulders and drew her closer.

The pair locked gazes and Diana lifted her lips just a fraction. Arizona got the message and gave Diana a lopsided grin as she gently held Diana's chin between her thumb and pointer finger and guided her lips to her own.

Watching Diana's eyes flutter shut Arizona couldn't keep the pulse in her neck from jumping at the site of the beautiful upturned face. As Arizona closed the distance she felt her own eyes slowly shut and the butterflies in her stomach launch themselves in a million directions.

The first touch of Arizona's lips on hers Diana felt her arms tighten around Arizona's waist. The pair broke apart after a few seconds and they opened their eyes. Diana rubbed her nose against Arizona's as she hummed in contentment.

"Think you can do better than that?" Diana whispered as her lips hovered over Arizona's. The captain laughed softly. She moved her hands to cup Diana's cheeks.

"I think I can," Arizona whispered back with a smile. One of Diana's hands slide up Arizona's chest and bunched up her shirt as she pulled Arizona in once more.

This time when they kissed both women meant it. Arizona sighed when she felt Diana's tongue brush against her lips. It was only a second later that she parted her lips and felt Diana slide inside. Feeling the rough texture of Diana's tongue over hers made Arizona moan loudly.

Arizona sucked on it until she felt Diana shiver. She wanted her turn to explore the contours of Diana's mouth. Both women battled for dominance, neither woman wanting to give in. Arizona wasn't completely aware of it but she had wrapped her legs around Diana's waist, pulling her even closer. She buried her hands in Diana's hair holding her in place.

The hand that had been clenching Arizona's shirt moved so Diana was now cupping Arizona's breast. Groaning loudly Arizona pushed herself into Diana's hand. All Diana could do was obey the eager request. She squeezed gently first, loving the guttural sound Arizona made, only to do it once more; this time squeezing a little more aggressively.

Arizona felt herself slipping off the bed but with Diana's body pressed tightly against hers, she had no worries of falling. Diana slipped her hands over Arizona's chest loving the feel of her body under her hands. Arizona growled low and deep in her throat and her hands slipped from Diana's hair to slide down her back. She ended at Diana's rear end.

Unable to resist Arizona squeezed, her fingers digging into the taut flesh. Diana inhaled sharply and evened the score by grabbing both of Arizona's breasts once more and squeezed just as hard. Arizona cried out in pleasure. Both women grounded themselves against each other trying to ease the building pressure.

They vaguely heard someone clearing their throat. They should have stopped but they were already too far gone to care.

"Diana, I was hoping…oh! Oh my…never mind. You have everything under control…"

Diana and Arizona broke apart quickly. Both women were breathing heavily but they hadn't let the other go. They rested their foreheads together; both women trying to catch their breath.

"I need to…," Diana tried in vain to finish but her mind had turned to mush.

Arizona nodded, "I know…I know…." Diana stepped away from Arizona's personal space and turned towards their visitor.

Epione stood at the entrance of Arizona's room with a surprised grin. Realizing she was staring, she turned on her heel and left without a word.

Sighing, Diana tried to clear her head. She turned back to Arizona who had taken a keen interest in her feet. Feeling her heart flutter at the sight Diana lifted Arizona's chin and leaned in once more and gave the other woman a soft kiss.

"I will come back soon," Diana whispered softly. Arizona nodded silently and gave her a shy smile. Caressing her face once more, Diana quickly caught up with the young doctor.

"Epione! You were looking for me?"

Epione stopped and turned around. She had a silly grin on her face as she waited for Diana catch up.

"You were busy. I can come back later," Epione said with an amused grin. Diana blushed slightly as she waved a hand.

"Too late for that. What can I help you with?" Diana said eagerly. The sooner she gets this over with, the sooner she can go back.

Epione shrugged nonchalantly, "I was going to suggest that you help with Arizona's therapy. At least for a few days. I think Alindra is in a bit of…uh…trouble. As is Artemis. But you beat me to it," Epione said in one breath. She giggled and blushed.

Shaking her head with a smile, Diana reached out and gave her friend a hug. Epione stepped back and smiled again as she turned to leave.

"Oh, and your mother wants to speak with you," Epione said as she hurried away with a wave. Closing her eyes and moaning inwardly, Diana threw her hands up and looked heaven ward.

"Hera, give me strength," whispered Diana. She grudgingly headed back for the palace mumbling to herself.

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Olympus

"Damn it!"

Aphrodite gave the marble table a good smack. She quickly winced in pain as her hand began to throb.

"Ow," she whimpered as she shook out her hand.

"So who won?"

Aphrodite lifted her head and realized it was her big sister. Athena was leaning against the doorframe with a grin. Pushing herself off with her shoulder, Athena made her way over to where her sister was sitting. Lowering her head, Athena kissed the top of Aphrodite's head.

She sat next to her sister then took the hand that Aphrodite hurt. Examining it Athena saw nothing.

"No harm done," Athena said playfully. Aphrodite huffed and pulled her hand away.

"What's gotten into you?" Aphrodite asked then quickly threw her hand up when she saw the mischievous grin on her sister's face. "On second thought, I don't want to know."

Athena laughed. "And since when have you grown a sense of humour?" Athena scrunched up her nose and made a face at her sister.

"Shouldn't the question be why all of a sudden are you so bashful?" Aphrodite sighed.

"It's not that…I've been pre-occupied lately and I decided to check up on someone." Aphrodite didn't supply the rest, which prompted Athena to draw more out of her.

"And?"

Aphrodite's shoulder's slumped visibly and almost had tears in her eyes. The Goddess of Love wasn't just in a funk, she was truly saddened.

"What is it little sister?" Athena said gently. She smiled softly and brushed the hair from Aphrodite's eyes.

"I-I promised I wouldn't meddle. Especially with these two, and I haven't," Aphrodite said quick when she saw her sister's expression. "But…everything is falling apart! I've worked around the clock for almost 3,000 years and it's all falling to pieces." Aphrodite said dejectedly.

Athena gave her sister a gentle smile.

"What are you talking about?"

Aphrodite waved a hand half-hazardly and an image appeared before them. Athena watched as the vision played out before her. When the images finally ended and the vision cleared, Athena sighed.

She looked over at her sister and wrapped an arm around Aphrodite's shoulders and rubbed her arms soothingly.

"Give it time Aphrodite. They'll come around."

"And if they don't?"

Athena paused a moment. She wasn't sure she wanted to know.

"They will…you'll see," Athena lied. Even the Goddess of Wisdom wasn't so sure if Hippolyta and Philippus would find each other again.

The two were quiet for a long moment. Aphrodite chewed her lip nervously.

"Athena…there's more…."

The Goddess of Love felt Athena stiffen slightly before she replied.

"I know," Athena said quietly. Aphrodite lifted her head and looked into her sister's eyes, fear radiating from them.

"Something is very different. I can feel it. Hera and Zeus aren't saying a thing. But I know they're afraid."

Nodding, Athena inhaled deeply.

"Someone is playing a very dangerous game," Athena said worry etched in her voice. Aphrodite reached out and held onto Athena's hand.

"And if they win?"

Athena was quiet. The rest of the gods knew this day would come but were too afraid to speak of it.

"We have already chosen a champion. We have faith that she will rise and lead us. We fight with every thing we have."

Aphrodite nodded. She smiled softly thinking about their 'champion'.

"We chose well, didn't we?" Aphrodite said with a giggle. Athena smiled back, glad to see her sister return.

"Diana chose well," Athena said with a smirk. The two women laughed softly as they sat there.

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Colonel Black adjusted his uniform. He was nervous to say the least. The man sitting at his desk was an imposing figure.

"Have you found it?" He asked his voice soft but menacing. Quickly shaking his head, Colonel Black swallowed before answering.

"N-no my lord. I-I haven't been able to find it…yet. I have someone looking for it as we speak."

King Hyperion inhaled deeply. He sat back in the Colonel's chair and threw his feet up on the desk.

"Why is it taking so long?" Hyperion asked slowly. He eyes bore into the old mans, never blinking.

"I promise you, I will find -" the colonel stopped in mid-sentence when King Hyperion's feet landed with a thud. Pushing himself up and leaning over the desk, the King glared at the Colonel.

"Find me that stone. Or the next time I see you, you won't be so lucky." The Colonel nodded silently. Inhaling deeply the King stood and moved around the desk slowly. He patted the Colonel's shoulder with a heavy hand.

"See you soon Colonel." And with that the King disappeared. Swallowing, the Colonel wiped the sweat from his face.

Taking out his cell phone he dialed a familiar number.

"Where the hell are you? God damnit! Get your ass in here now!" He slammed the phone on the desk. Thomas felt his Adams apple move up and down.

He had sent Doug to search for that damn stone days ago. And still he couldn't find a thing.

"I'll be damned if I'm going to have my balls skewered," Thomas mumbled as he got up.

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"Are you nervous? I'm nervous…I feel nervous," Arizona said quickly. She was wringing her fingers and seemed to be in constant motion. Since Diana came back from her talk with Epione that is.

"I have been given the duty to continue your therapy," Diana stated as she strode back into Arizona's room. Arizona looked up like a deer in headlights. Smiling at how adorable Arizona looked, Diana leaned and gave her a quick peck on the lips.

"Um…" Arizona was still a little dazed. Diana laughed.

"I'm in charge of your therapy, at least for the time being."

"Oh."

"My mother requires my attention at the moment so I'll see you later," Diana said quickly. She ran her hands through Arizona's hair before she left.

Arizona scratched her head.

"What just happened?" Arizona asked Clarissa. The nurse just shook her head and laughed out loud.

Clarissa looked up from her chart and smiled.

"Relax. It'll be fine," the nurse said unconvincingly. Arizona stopped pacing and gave her a 'are you kidding me' look. Clarissa just laughed. Throwing her hands in the air, Arizona stalked out of the room.

Arizona was so lost in thought that she didn't see Philippus walking by.

"Oh! Sorry! I didn't…Philippus?"

Philippus looked at the person she had crashed into.

"Arizona, I'm sorry. I didn't see you there."

Arizona didn't have to look too closely to see that the woman had been crying.

"Is everything alright?" She asked softly. Philippus was quiet and looked away quickly. Arizona reached out and laid a gentle hand on the General's arm. "Hey…you wanna talk about?"

Sighing, Philippus glanced back at Arizona.

"Have you been to the beach? The one you crash landed on?" Philippus asked, completely avoiding the question. Arizona had a feeling there was more to it than meets the eye.

"Actually, I've probably been all over the island except for there. Sure, I'd like to go."

Arizona let Philippus lead the way but soon was walking side by side with the General. 15 minutes later the two women were walking along the beach silently. It would be 10 minutes later that Philippus finally spoke.

"How does man's world deal with loss?"

Arizona looked at Philippus and thought long and hard. Shoving her hands into her pockets, Arizona kicked the sand around her feet. Taking a deep breath she looked back out at the ocean.

"It…it depends on the person I suppose. Where they're at emotionally, mentally…," Arizona said softly with a shrug. Philippus gave Arizona a sideways glance before she nodded.

"What would you do?"

Arizona stilled her movements. She thought about her grandmother and felt her heart breaking. She never truly got over the loss. Then she thought about her wife…ex-wife and felt guilt over how it ended.

Philippus seemed to sense sadness from the young woman.

Arizona sighed and looked up at the sun, squinting to see.

"Didn't handle it very well," Arizona said softly, still not looking at the other woman.

"I'm sorry," Philippus offered. Shaking her head, Arizona waved off the apology.

"Don't worry about it. It was a long time ago." Arizona exhaled loudly, her emotions a little raw.

"Not long enough," Philippus countered softly. Arizona just offered a sad smile.

"So…what's all the depressive talk for?" Arizona asked trying to deflect attention from her. It was Philippus' turn to shrug.

"No reason." Arizona was sceptical.

"Right." Sighing, Philippus waved a hand.

"Really, it was nothing."

"Fine. Suit yourself." Philippus sighed. The two were quiet once more.

"How long have you been flying?" Philippus asked after a long moment of silence. She didn't want it to get unbearably awkward.

Arizona shrugged. "A few years. I used to help my grandmother on her plane. She even let me sit in the cockpit a few times," Arizona said with a smile. The memory seemed to be a little hazy – faces and things were blurred. Shaking her head to clear out the cobwebs, Arizona gave Philippus a lopsided grin.

"I got my love of flying from her."

Nodding in understanding, Philippus returned the smile. She felt slightly better now that she was speaking with Arizona.

"Tell me about her. What was she like?" Philippus was truly curious.

"Where do I begin?" Arizona laughed. To try and sum up her grandmother in a few sentences was like trying to explain quantum physics to her.

Arizona paused for a moment the smiled.

"She loved to tell stories. Whether or not they were true didn't stop her from embellishing the truth a little," Arizona said with a chuckle. "I remember this one time; she told me that she had been stranded on an island when she was just a very little girl."

Philippus felt her smile fading. Her heart hammered in her chest. She remained silent as Arizona continued with her story.

"There was this big storm and her boat got swallowed up by these big waves. Next thing she knew she was on an island. She didn't stay very long – a few month maybe. Long story short, before she had to leave, she was given a necklace," Arizona said softly. Unconsciously, she raised her hand and touched her neck.

"She gave it to me when I got older. Said it was from her mother and that I should never ever take it off…"

Arizona drifted off her mind going back to that memory. Again it was all a blur. Philippus' hand drifted to the pouch that was attached to her hips. She thumbed the stone and had to know for certain.

"What was her name?" She whispered, almost afraid to hear the answer.

Arizona turned to face Philippus and looked her in the eyes.

"Arizona Philippus Mitchell."

Philippus' eyes widened.

"I was named after my grandmother and her mother."

Philippus stopped breathing.

Arizona…? Arizona? My child?