Chapter Five: Talking And Escaping

Prison, most were horrible, dirty, disease ridden, and down right disgusting. Jerry had been in a few cells here and there over the course of his life, but the one they were currently in, wasn't bad. They got a nice cozy room, three meals a day (Good meals he might add) and on top of all that, no one beat them, or tortured them. In fact other then a few guards, they were on their own. Though in truth, how would they escape the island?

The pair were allowed access to a hot spring, removing their clothes and dipping in. The water glowed as they moved, Jerry and Steve smiling and laughing a little. The water was a perfect room temperature, not too cold, and not too hot. "If this is prison I think I'd like a life sentence."

"Very funny, but we have work to do. A lot of people are counting on us." Steve said, clearly focused on their mission.

"Yeah, yeah."

Steve splashed the water, soaking the surprised mouse. Jerry shook and wiped his eyes, grinning slyly to Steve. Jerry sent a small paw full of water back at Steve, who laughed some more, splashing back. They shot water though their hands, like guns, making banging sounds as they did so. After they settled from their childish water fight, Steve stood to dry off, chuckling a little as he did so. They were so busy they hadn't noticed Diana and Tom standing only a few feet away from them.

"Gaahhh!" shouted Steve as he and Jerry sank back under the water They were both red with embarrassment as Diana checked out the man while Tom examine the pair with half lidded eyes, making Jerry blush like a cherry.

"Hey, Diana, I got to see more of the men then what I though."

"Are you what an average man looks like?"

Steve and Jerry shared a worried look, Steve trying to think of a good answer. "I suppose. I'm maybe a little above average."

"Someone thinks highly of themselves." Tom added.

"A bit optimistic aren't we." Diana said.

Jerry shyly went to grab Steve a towel, but couldn't help but feel a certain feline's eyes upon him. "Quite looking at me pervert, it make me uncomfortable. It's one thing for the woman to look, but with you it's, different." signed Jerry, holding his paws over his lower half. The mouse's nose twitched and his whiskers moved up and down by this.

Tom's tail swept slowly back and forth as he continued to study Jerry. "You're so cute though, how could I not look." Teased Tom with a wide grin, making the mouse's ears droop.

"Jerk." Jerry with blushed cheeks wrapped a cloth around himself before getting a towel for Steve. Steve held a hand over his privet area and took the towel with the other, hoping it to hide his manhood from the woman's view. Quickly, he wrapped it around himself and stood, glad to be covered at last.

"What's that?" asked Diana, pointing to what Jerry thought was Steve's lower body.

"Oh my god, that's too much," signed Jerry, throwing his paw to his forehead, and fainting. Laying on the stone and unable to listen anymore.

"Feh, mice, so emotional," signed Tom, shaking his head.

"It's a watch, my grandfather gave it to my father. Then he gave it to me. It tells me when to get up, when to got to work, and when to go to bed." said Steve, showing her the old little clock. He gave it to her to hold while he dried off.

"Men, let a little device order them around. That's funny."

"Not surprised though, I find it hard to keep track of time too." Tom stood close to Diana and was on his tip toes to get a better view of it. Diana felt the cold metal clock in her palm and ran her fingers over the face, seeing the longer arrow move around. It made a small ticking sound as it moved, causing Diana to be fascinated with it.

"Wow, you allow that little piece of metal to control your every move?"

"I guess it is kind of silly." said Steve, putting his clothes back on. He accidentally knocked over Maru's book and quickly reached down to get it, making sure it was okay.

"If you get that book to the War Council. We can stop the suffering, right?"

"Do you think this could be the work of Ares?" added Tom.

"I, don't know maybe. Now, I have a few questions for you. Who are you? And where is this place?"

"The Themyscira, and we are Amazonian warriors. It is our sacred duty to defend the world and fight for good."

Steve gave her a once over. "Okay, so, you could help me?"

"Yes, we'll leave tonight. I'll prepare a boat at the harbor for us." said Diana. "Come Tom, we have much to do."

"See ya 'round, mouse." Tom winked to Jerry, who made a face of disgust.

With that, Diana left, with Tom not too far behind. They turned the corner and did a fist pump, happy their plan was working. Giddy with excitement, Diana picked Tom up and spun him around, doing a little jig. (Or as we call it a victory dance.) "Yes, we're going to leave and help save the world." Once they were done, they ran off to the harbor.

With the pair gone, Jerry went to stand beside Steve. Jerry made a whistling sound and Steve turned to him with a raised brow. "You like her?"

"Come on Jerry, I was only thankful for her help. She's our ticket to winning this war, I can feel it. An that cat of her's seems pretty strong too," said Steve, watching Jerry stop dead in his tiny tracks at the mention of the feline. Seeing this, Steve smiled. "Oh, could it be you were smitten with the kitten, eh Jerry?"

"God no, I'd sooner jump off a cliff than be associated with that fool of a feline." Jerry blushed and turned, folding his arms over his chest, not liking the thought of him and the cat being in a romantic situation. "The very notion."

"Easy, there, I was only giving you a hard time. Though it my for us to be nicer to them. Especially if they help us get off this island."

Rolling his eyes, Jerry sighed. "Fine, if I must."

Through the day, Tom and Diana were packing stuff onto the small boat, when Tom noticed Diana smiling wildly. He got the feeling she was taken by the man and hadn't stopped smiling after they left. He knew she was also glad to be leaving the island, excited to join in the Great War. He too was eager and wondered what it would be like, finding himself grinning like a fool too.

"Can you believe it, Tom. After tonight, you and I will at long last see the world. We'll be able to help mankind win against Ares's control and live in peace at last," said Diana, handing Tom a blanket.

He set it down and nodded, agreeing with her. "Oh, yeah, we'll show those Germans not to mess with us Amazons." Tom made a muscle and flexed it a few times.

Diana saw this and laughed a little. "Easy there muscle McGee, we're not even there yet."

They continued to work until dinner, where they were planning the great escape. Of course, Hippolyta found the silence to be trouble some. "So, what have you two been up too?"

"Practicing our drills. Going for a walk." Diana answered.

"It was nice out today."

"Look, I know you two are mad about my decision. But know it it for the best we remain here, where we are safe."

"Yup, we understand mouther." Under the table, Diana tapped Tom's leg, sharing their secret message. "We'll it's late and we're tired, so we'll probably head to bed early."

"Okay, night you two."

"Night." Diana said, rising and taking Tom with her.

Later that evening, Diana and Tom left by the cover of night, sneaking out of their room. They needed more then just the supplies and knew exactly where to get the other items for the trip. They were at the cross roads, one path lead to Steve, while the other lead to the weapons building. Diana took a breath and looked at Tom. "Right, I'll get the God-killer while you free Steve and Jerry." They crouched behind a stone wall, not wanting to get spotted by any soldiers. Seeing she was all clear, Diana got ready to leave, but not before giving the cat a thumbs up. "Good luck, Tom."

"You too, sis."

Diana jumped the wall and ran up the path, leaving him alone. Tom came out of hiding and went to a wall, scaling it and running along the tops of the building to where Steve was being held. Leaping from roof to roof, making hardly any sound, Tom saw the prison come into view. It didn't take long for him to find them, since there was only one cell. It was underground, but the window was above ground and Steve could escape through it. Tom made his way to the barred window, kneeling down. He saw Steve and Jerry laying on their bed. It was dark, but the moonlight and torches outside the cell, lit up the room. Tom gave a whistle, Steve looking at him.

"Tom, where is Diana."

"Busy, so she sent me to free you."

"Great, she sent captain crap-for-brains to save us. We're doomed, Steve."

"Come on, Jer, be nice."

Tom put a finger to his lips, wanting the man to remain quieter. Steve nodded and went over to the window, watching the cat try to get them out. "Now, what?" Steve asked in a hushed tone. "There's no way we can dig, or make those bars budge."

Arching his brow, Tom didn't really think how he was going to get the pair out. Then, he got an idea. "Well, here goes nothing." Tom grabbed the bars and pulled, not knowing if he'd be able to bent the thick metal. Slowly, the bars bent apart, Tom's arms muscles flexing in the process. Jerry from below gasped as the feline bent them as if they were nothing. With a snap, Tom sent the steel bars aside and lent Steve his paw.

"Nice work Tom, you sure are strong." Steve took Tom's paw and was hoisted out of the cell by the amazingly strong cat, entering out into the cool night.

"Right, keep close and stay low." With a nod from Tom, they went to meet up with Diana, going from one shadow of the building to the other. Steve followed Tom down a path where then met up with Diana, who wore a blue cloak.

"You changed. It looks good."

"Thank you." said Diana, brushing her hair back. Diana broke the silence and pulled out some stuff for Tom. "Here, I brought some armor for you Tom."

"Wow, thanks Diana." Tom saw a pair of cestuses (Roman boxing gloves), feeling the leather and heavy iron weights in his paw. With a grin, he put them on and placed the armor over his shoulder, appearing more masculine. "I'm ready to beat some badies."

They were about to leave when out of no where, Hippolyta and two of her soldiers appeared. "Crap!" Diana saw this, but showed no fear, standing tall.

"We're in trouble." Steve looked about and went onto the boat, trying to shrink away.

"Diana, Tom, what are you doing?" Hippolyta asked, clearly being onto them the whole time. "You've been planning this all day, haven't you?"

"We're going to fight in the war mother. And this time you can't stop me." Diana said strongly, holding her head high. "We're adults are will make our own decisions. Even if those choices upset you."

Hippolyta's expression was soft, not mad, only saddened by what Diana said. "Diana, Tom, you both were my greatest love." She looked from one to the other. "But tonight you are my greatest sorrow. If you leave you may never return."

Tom's stern expression changed as he lowered his head, feeling a bit bad for his recklessness. "Wow, when you put it like that.."

"Who will we be if we stay. Cowards?"

Hippolyta nodded at her daughter and slowly pulled out Antiope's tiara, passing it to Diana. Diana saw the gold colored metal object, and was taken aback. Even Tom let a small gasp escape his muzzle, knowing to whom it belonged to. "This was once worn by the greatest warrior who ever lived," said Hippolyta, taking, and placing it in Diana's hands. "Now, it belongs to you."

"I love you, mother." Diana with glassy eyes threw her arms around Hippolyta.

"I love you, too Tom," said Hippolyta, opening her arms for Tom to enter.

With a sniff, Tom joined in on the hug. Hippolyta held the pair close, not wanting to let them go. She whispered in their ears, wanting them to remember one thing. "Be careful of mankind. They do not deserve either of you."

Tom cried a little, burrowing into Hippolyta's hug. Diana sniffed, but wiped her tears away, keeping it more together then Tom. On the boat, Steve was silent and watched the three say their goodbyes, knowing what it was like to bid loved ones farewell. Jerry too was moved by the scene, recalling when he parted with his family to join Steve in the army.

The two watched Hippolyta head back home, turning and smiling. "We did it, we're on our way."

Diana:
"Maybe we started pretty small,
But take a look at us now,"

Tom:
"Take a look at us now,"

Diana:
"Suddenly standing ten feet tall,
Take a look at us now,"

Tom:
"Take a look at us now,"

Both:
"Though we had no way to stay afloat,
We were scared they'd say it was all she wrote,
We're ending on a sky high note, somehow,
Buddy you were all it took
So, take a look at us now!"

As the pair sang and danced around in perfect timing, Jerry looked at Steve. "You sure we want their help?"

"So, they're a bit eccentric."

"Oh, boy." Jerry added.

After a goodbye, the four set off, sailing away from the Themyscira, watching it fad into the night. From shore Hippolyta placed her hand to her mouth, letting more tears stream down her face. She watched the boat disappear across the water with her children on it, seeing it fad from the safety of their home. The vessel went passed the border and like that, fog appeared making the island impossible to find.