-Zatanna's Magic Shop-

Zatanna is searching through multiple spell books in an attempt to turn Diana back, but she's had no luck so far.

"Damn! Sorry, but it looks like you're stuck like this, puppy." Zatanna said to the puppy as it fed from a small bowl. The puppy whimpered in response. Hulk soon walked in, clearly angry about earlier.

"Stupid garment wearing, mind controlling witch!" Hulk mumbled.

"I'm guessing things didn't go well?" Zatanna quipped.

"You'd guess correctly. Circe made me steal a diamond. She says if I steal more things, she'll turn Diana back."

"Wait. Diana? As in Wonder Woman? She turned her into that puppy?" Zatanna was genuinely surprised to learn that the puppy she had been taking care of was Wonder Woman.

"Yep. That's probably why you couldn't change her back. Circe's magic is probably stronger than yours."

"Well, that's beyond great! It looks like the only person that can switch her back to normal is Circe herself."

"Well, she's not going to turn her back to normal unless I steal a bunch of jewels and stuff for her. Doesn't help that I'm under her control and have to do whatever she tells me to do. You have any tips on Circe?" Hulk asked.

"Circe is a dark sorceress. Besides wealth, she takes great joy in turning her enemies into animals, then uses them for entertainment or for protection."

"Good luck. I'm stronger than any animal on Earth!" Hulk proudly stated.

Suddenly, Hulk felt Circe's presence again. He walked outside and stood in front of her.

"Hello, beast."

"Turn...her...back. Now!"

"I'll turn her back if you steal one more item."

"Grrr! Tell me what it is."

"The Staff of Souls. Thousands of years ago, Diana's mother took it from me and trapped me in an inescapable prison. I swore to her if I ever escaped, I'd use it. But...I'll settle on just getting it."

"What about the obedience spell you put on me?" Hulk asked.

"I'll think about it. Get the Staff." Circe sternly demanded before walking away.


-Later-

Hulk breaks into a different museum that houses seemingly magical artifacts. Upon breaking through a skylight to get in, he finds a long wooden shaft in a display case marked, "The Staff of Souls".

"Guess that's it." Hulk said as he smashed the display case with his left fist, setting off the alarm. Hulk picks up the Staff with his right hand and leaps through the shattered skylight.

Hulk was soon intercepted by Circe. Hulk stopped in his tracks, clutching the Staff of Souls in his hand.

"Well. You got the Staff of Souls. You delivered well, emerald giant. Hand it over...and you'll get your precious Diana back." Circe says.

Hulk slowly hands the Staff over. Circe sighs as she feels the power of a thousand souls course through her body.

"Time to turn back your Diana to her former self." Zatanna says impatiently.


-Later-

Zatanna's Magic Shop

Circe and Hulk walk back into the Magic Shop. Zatanna tenses up as Circe smiles at the beautiful brunette sorceress.

"Hello, fellow Mistress of Magic." Circe said.

"Enough with the formalities. Change Diana back, and lift this stupid obedience spell!" Hulk angrily said.

Circe sighed. "Fine. It's been fun, creature." Circe approached the puppy and chanted a lengthy incantation. A blinding light shined throughout the room. The light soon faded, and Hulk was amazed by what he saw. Diana was back to her former beautiful self, her body adorned by her Amazonian armor and silver bracelets. She winced her eyes before focusing on Hulk, her eyes widening in surprise.

"Hulk? Is that you?" Diana asked, her eyes filling up with tears. She runs up to him as Hulk holds her in a tight embrace.

"Diana. It's okay. I'm here." Hulk said soothingly as he held Diana, occasionally rubbing his hands on her back.


-Author's Note-

Terribly sorry for the wait.

Next chapter will focus of Hulk, Diana and Zatanna dealing with Circe after a drama filled struggle as well as Diana learning why Circe went after her. Needless to say, Diana will be pretty angry.

Next chapter will probably be the last chapter of this story so I can start coming up with ideas for the sequel, such as the title or who the main villain should be. Let me know if you guys have any ideas.