First of So Much More
Inspired by Jodeci (original) and Star Cast (remake) "Come and Talk to Me"
Metropolis
"Mommy!"
"Zachary!"
"I got you, kid."
As Superman flew off to save the children in the park, all of a sudden, a woman flies above him. He was mesmerized instantly but snaps himself out of it, catching the kid. After taking all the children back to safety with their parents, he joined the woman back in battle with two remaining members the Pentacle.
Fighting together, it was like a natural instinct being instantly in sync. They made eye contact but had not yet said anything to each other.
"You're a strong one. Fascinating swordsmen-ship," White-Rabbit said smirking.
He possesses a sword that is enchanted, which he is highly skilled with. It can cause unconsciousness with even a light scratch.
The woman smirked. She moved fast jumping back then dashed forward, taking him be surprised moving passed him then quickly turned kicking him in his back. He dropped his sword and before he could quickly retrieve it, the woman wrapped a gold glowing rope around him. She yanked him back towards her, his face directly coming into contact with her fist.
"You wouldn't mind if I borrow your sword, right?"
He slightly shook his head then nodded before falling unconscious.
"I'll take that as a yes."
The woman looked up to see Superman still fighting Jack of Fire. Jack has demonic strength and durability and can create blasts of fire.
As Superman and Jack were in a blocking lock, she moved swiftly lightly slashing Jack's arm.
Jack looked up surprised and stumbled backwards instantly falling unconscious.
"He should be out for a while."
Superman smiled. "Thanks...I...uh..." he was stumbling on his words.
His mind was racing staring at the gorgeous woman.
The woman smiled.
"Superman?" A.R.G.U.S agents called.
"They're all yours, gentlemen," he nodded.
He then notice the woman placing the golden rope back on her hip and just before she could fly off, he quickly caught up with her.
"Hey wait!"
"Oh?"
Superman smiled nervously. "Hi, I'm Superman." He held out his hand for her to shack.
"I'm Wonder Woman," she said smiling back.
Her voice was heavenly. She has such a unique exotic accent.
As she took his hand to shake, she let out a low gasp, feeling a spark. By Gods, he was so handsome. She had seen him on TV but meeting him in person was so different. A sudden strange feeling started erupting in Wonder Woman. Her heart fluttered.
"Wonder Woman? You're from Boston, right?"
"Yes, I am."
"So will I be seeing you around here more often? I could show you around at any time you would like."
"That would be lovely. However, I'm only here for a couple of days but it's still a possibility."
"Oh...Well..I-"
"Wonder Woman!" They both looked back to see a young red headed girl waving. "Let's go!"
"I must go now, Superman. It was nice to finally meet you."
"Ok...Nice to finally meet you, too, Wonder Woman."
The young girl jumped on Wonder Woman's back as she flew off.
"You were amazing!"
"Thank you, Vanessa."
"I can't wait to tell mom you met Superman!"
Superman grinned flying off to the Daily Planet. He couldn't wait to see Wonder Woman again.
Daily Planet
Clark Kent stepped off the elevator with his head down.
"Dude!"
Clark looked up and saw Jimmy running up to him.
"Dude! Did you see her?!"
"See who?"
"The superchick from Boston."
Clark quirked his brow. "You mean Wonder Woman, Jim."
"Yeah! Was able to get a shot. It's not as good as I would like but man, is she something!" Jimmy showed him the picture of Wonder Woman.
"She is beautiful."
"Look at you two. Typical."
"Afternoon, Lois," Clark greeted.
"Smallville. Why are you always coming in so late?"
"Late nights."
"With what? Your computer?"
Clark frowned. "What does that suppose to mean?"
"Anyway...I missed getting the interview with Wonder Woman and Superman. First day here and already getting cozy with Superman."
Jimmy snickered. "Lois is jealous."
Lois slapped Jimmy in the back of the head. "Shut it and no, I am not."
Clark raised his brows. "Ok...? Well I have work to do."
Clark sighed, walking away to his desk. He sat down in his chair then sat back, taking a moment. He couldn't concentrate on anything nor anyone else but Wonder Woman, determined to get to know more of her.
Gilmour University
Wonder Woman changed into her civilian clothing as she and Vanessa walked through the back door of the university to one of the auditoriums.
"Mom! Mom! Oh gosh! You should've been there! Diana was great and she met Superman!"
"Really, Diana? You've been looking forward to that, haven't you?"
"Yes but he wasn't what I thought at all..."
"What?!" Julia and Vanessa questioned.
Diana smiled. "He was so much more!"
Vanessa squealed. "Now all we have to do is get a date set up!"
Diana laughed. "Moving a little bit too fast, Nessa. Don't you think?"
"No way! He is perfect for you! Can't let him get away."
Diana shook her head. Though, Vanessa did have a point. He captured her interest and she needed to know more about Superman. She needed to see him again.
"Alright, girls, we will talk more about this later. Right now, Diana has 10 minutes until her presentation."
"I'm already ready, Julia," Diana smiled.
Julia smiled proudly. "Well let's get started."
Diana walked on stage with Julia and they were both given a mic.
"Good afternoon, students. I am Professer Kapatelis."
"Good afternoon, Professor Kapatelis."
"Today we will have an in depth discussion about Greek mythology led by Miss. Diana Prince."
2 days later: Lex Luthor Extravaganza
"How conceited are you to throw yourself a birthday party like this?" Jimmy asked taking pictures of the guest that were arriving.
"It's Luthor. What do you expect?" Lois asked rhetorically and rolled her eyes.
"Where's CK?"
"Late as always."
"Actually, I've already been inside. Got a couple of interviews."
"What the hell? How?" Lois questioned.
"Right time."
"Sure, Smallville," she rolled her eyes.
"And here is the man of the hour! Mr. Alexander Luthor! Celebrating his grand 40th!"
Lex got out of his limousine and waved at the crowd. He then grinned spotting Lois. He stepped to the side toward her.
"I will be sure to give you an exclusive, Ms. Lane," He winked.
Jimmy and Clark snickered.
"Both of you zip it or I'll zip it for you."
Just then, as Clark glanced up to the see the other guests, he saw a gorgeous curvaceous woman wearing a sexy dark red spaghetti straps double spilt maxi dress.
"Who is that?!" Jimmy asked drooling.
She looked off to the side and instantly made eye contact with Clark. She couldn't help but give a small shy smile then walked into the building.
Seeing the man with glasses, Diana felt as if she had seen him before.
"Miss Prince?"
"Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Macmillan."
"Is Julia here?"
"No, she sends her regards. Vanessa has a recital tonight."
"Oh lovely!"
For the next long 2 hours of interviewing and small mindless chatting, Clark tried to make his way to Diana. After his last interview, he quickly scoped around but didn't see her. Had she left already?
Clark hurried outside and sighed in relief seeing her, standing alone, against the rail, looking up at the full moon. The way the moonlight beamed against her smooth sun kissed skin. She was absolutely breathtaking.
Clark took a deep breath and slowly walked up to her.
"Beautiful night."
She turned and smiled. "It is."
Clark smiled and held out his hand for her to shake. "Hi, I'm Clark Kent, Reporter for the Daily Planet."
"Nice to meet you, Clark Kent. I'm Diana Prince, Assistant Professor for Julia Kapatelis at Harvard University."
Again Diana felt that instant connection and her heart fluttered shaking his hand just as it did when she shook Superman's hand. Could he be?
Clark tried not to make it so obvious, but he couldn't stop staring at her. Just as with Wonder Woman, her voice was heavenly, with an alluring exotic accent. Could she be?
"So you are from Boston?"
"No, not originally. My home is an island in the Mediterranean."
"I'm from a little town in Kansas." Clark looked up at the sky and smiled. "Seeing the full moon like this, brings back memories as a kid."
"Yes, for me too."
There was a silence for a moment. But it wasn't awkward. It was quite comforting.
"I've read some of your articles, Mr. Kent. Quite articulate and insightful. Your views on economic and cultural issues are fascinating."
"Oh...you really think so?" Clark smiled shyly and rubbed the back of his head nervously. "My editor thinks those are more puff pieces. The real stories are focused on this kind of thing with Luthor or some kind of scoop on the superheroes coming around."
"No, your commentary is very important."
"Thanks, Miss Prince. I really appreciate that. I was able to watch a couple of Professor Kapatelis' lectures. Will I be able to watch one of yours?"
"I actually had one a few hours earlier before coming here."
"Oh at the University Convention? Today was the last day. I should've went with my first instinct and went anyway."
Diana smiled. "Do you travel, Mr. Kent?"
"Yeah, all the time."
"There will be an event held at the Harvard art museum in about 3 weeks and I will be speaking there. You are more than welcomed to attend."
"I'm honored, Miss Prince and I'm definitely looking forward to it."
They both smiled and stared at each other.
"I'm sorry..." Clark started, glancing away. "...but it really feels like..."
"We've met before...?"
"Yeah..."
"Maybe we have. I've done a lot of traveling as well. Could've been in passing."
"Well if that's so, I'm glad we got the opportunity to meet face to face."
"Me, too."
A car pulled up and the driver stepped out.
"Miss Prince?"
"Yes?"
"I am Fredrick Osborn and under Mrs. Kapatelis advisement, I'll be escorting you back to the hotel."
Diana smiled and nodded slightly. "Thank you, Fredrick. Julia is always looking out for me."
"I guess it's time to say good night?"
"Yes, it is. I really enjoyed our conversation, Mr. Kent."
"Call me Clark and I really enjoyed it, too, Miss Prince. I look forward to seeing you again at Harvard."
"I look forward to seeing you again as well." She smiled trying not to blush. "And call me Diana."
Clark couldn't stop grinning as he watching Diana get into the car and still even when Fredrick drove off, he still watched.
"Yo, CK!" Jimmy ran up to Clark. "CK?" He patted his shoulder. "Clark...Clark?" He snapped his fingers. "Clark, man, snap out of it!"
Clark blinked then shook his head. "Oh, what?"
"Dude, how long have you been standing here in a daze?"
"I uhh..I'm not sure."
"Man, all the talk in there now is about the woman in the red dress. She left before anyone could get her number."
"I'm pretty sure that's why she left."
"Did you see her?"
"Yeah, I did."
"Out here? Did you talk to her?!"
"Yeah..."
"No way! What the hell, man?! You could've texted me or something. Stalled even. Did you at least get her number? Tell me you got her number."
"No, I didn't."
"What?! CK, you gotta learn how to make a move."
"She isn't that type of woman to just make a move on."
"Did you at least get her name?"
"Yeah...Diana...Diana Prince." Clark looked up at the moon again and smiled.
Metropolis Grand Hotel
Diana couldn't stop smiling as she opened her hotel door.
"Diana! Diana!" Vanessa said cheerfully embracing her. "I got a standing ovation!"
"I knew you would, Nessa! I wish I could've been there."
"It's okay, Di! You've been to plenty already and you couldn't miss Lex Luthor birthday bash! Did you meet anyone?"
"Vanessa..."
"Oh mom, you want to know too, right?"
Diana blushed and sat on the bed. "Actually I did meet someone..."
"Who? Who?!" Vanessa questioned excitedly.
"Clark Kent, Reporter for the Daily Planet."
"Oh! He is so cute! And you are always reading his articles!"
Diana grinned and blushed more. "He is really charming."
"Oh my gosh! So Diana has fallen for two extremely hot guys," Nessa teased.
Diana looked at her surprised. "What? No...no! I mean...I don't know how to explain it. It feels like they are one in the same."
"You mean you have a certain type."
"Nessa, for a 15 year old, you sure do know a lot about boys and having a type." Julie raised her brow.
"Oh mom!" Vanessa laughed and shrugged. "Teen magazines and shows. No big deal. Besides, it's good for helping out Diana figure out her double crush."
Diana couldn't stop blushing and pondered even more so on the fact that Clark Kent and Superman could be one in the same, especially with his handsome eyes and charming smile he couldn't hide.
Clark Kent's Apartment.
Clark sat on his bed thinking about Diana Prince and Wonder Woman. From the alluring voice to the gracious curves, the likeliness was uncanny. She erupted something deep down in his soul. Maybe she is the one he can finally be completely open and honest to.
3 weeks later...Harvard Art Museum
"Grecian history is quite fascinating and complexed. Much more to discover and learn."
Clark Kent stared in awe as he followed every move Diana made, listened to every word she was saying.
Afterwards, the crowd started to dispersed, Clark noticed the girl that was now standing by Diana and Professer Kapatelis, was the same girl that called out to Wonder Woman the first time they met.
Diana really could be.
"Clark, you made it!"
He shook his head slightly, getting himself out of his daze and smiled as he saw Diana walking up to him.
"Hey, Diana. Of course I wouldn't have miss-" Clark was taken off guard when Diana embraced him. "I wouldn't have missed this," he whispered embracing her back.
Pulling away, Diana beamed. "I want you to meet Julia and Vanessa."
Clark smiled wider and nodded. Diana took his hand walking back to Julia and Vanessa.
"Julia, Vanessa, this is Clark Kent."
"Hello, Clark, it's very nice to meet you," Julia smiled and shook his hand.
"It's very nice to meet you too, Professer Kapatelis."
"Please, call me Julia."
"So you're coming to dinner later, right?"
"Nessa..." Diana nudged her a bit.
"Uh...well-"
"We have an extra seat at the table."
"Julia..." Diana couldn't stop blushing.
"I wouldn't mind. I-"
"Oh great! Dinner's at 8 and here is the address," Vanessa said handing Clark a piece of paper.
Clark nodded slightly. "I'll be there 8 o'clock sharp."
Kapatelis Residence
"I can't believe you invited him, Vanessa."
"You wanted to but wouldn't say. I'm just helping along."
"We're just getting acquainted."
"But there's a spark between you two that's begging to burst into a wildfire."
"Nessa, you still have a lot to learn after all. Diana and Clark must take things slow. Really get to know one another. Love isn't as easy as your magazines and shows make it seem."
DING DONG
"That's him! Right on time!" Vanessa squealed. "Hurry and get the door, Diana."
Diana rushed to the door and smiled opening it. "Good evening, Clark." She smiled wider seeing he had a bouquet of flowers and a pie.
"Good evening, Diana. These are for you..."
"They're really beautiful. Thank you," she said, taking the flowers.
Clark stepped in and closing the door, Diana could sense he was a bit nervous.
"The hotel manager and the Chef was nice enough to let me use the restaurant's kitchen so I can make a pie."
"Oh Clark, you didn't have to go through the trouble."
"It was no trouble at all. I wanted to."
"You are so kind. Thank you." Diana felt her heart continuously flutter. "Follow me to the dining area, then I'll put these in a vase."
Flashback: 2 hours ago...
"It's just dinner," Clark kept telling himself as he paced around his hotel room.
But he wanted to make a good impression as any guy would having dinner with the girl he likes close friends and family. He didn't want to go empty handed.
"A pie. I'll bring a pie."
But how was that going to be possible? He didn't want to just buy one. No. It needed to be freshly homemade just as Ma's. He could fly home and back in time but how would he explain that? He could bring everything to the hotel and...just then a thought came across. Hopefully it would work.
Clark quickly left his room going to the front desk.
"Hi, may I help you, sir?" The receptionist asked with a smiled. She tried not to stare at Clark but his handsome face was irresistible.
"Hi, may I speak with the manager?"
"Oh, is there a problem?"
"No, no problem at all. It's just an inquiry."
She nodded slightly picking up the phone. "Betty, you are needed for a moment at the front."
"Yes, Madison?" Betty said stepping out of her office.
"Our guest has an inquiry."
She looked up and smiled at Clark. "My, my, my...what a fine looking young man," she thought.
"Hi, my name is Clark Kent. I know this is going to sound a bit much and I understand if it's not possible but I was wondering if I could use the restaurant kitchen to make a pie?"
The women looked at him questionably.
"I just really wanted to bring something to a dinner I'm going to tonight. Maybe I'm trying to do to much to impress her?"
"Impress her?" Betty questioned again then understanding what Clark meant she smiled. "Kitchen is this way, Mr. Kent."
Clark grinned. "Thank you."
Clark followed Betty to the restaurant kitchen. It was very high class and the chef was world renowned.
"Chef Tinsley?"
"If this is about that same guest being so damn difficult, I don't have time today." He looked up then smirked. "And who is this handsome young man with you?"
The waitresses stopped and stared at Clark. It was quite unusual to have a man such as he, with a stature and face of a god to be there. Many were already silently hoping and praying he was the new busboy.
"A different guest, Clark Kent. First dinner date tonight," she winked.
"Oh...oh! And what would you like for me to whip up for you. My Crème brûlée will have you married by midnight."
Clark chuckled. "Actually, I was hoping I could be the one to make a pie. It's a special recipe from my mom."
"Oh!" Tinsley looked surprised.
The waitresses awed.
"Well by all means. How can I say no to such a handsome man that knows his way around a kitchen?"
"Thank you." Clark quickly got started.
Betty, Tinsley and the waitresses watched him.
"Whoever she is, she is one lucky girl."
"Girl...who you telling? I'm already feeling a bit jealous. I would be his sous-chef anytime."
They all giggled still watching him in awe.
Flashback End
"So Clark, how old did you say you were again?" Vanessa asked.
"I don't think I did mention it but I'm 24."
"Oh, just 4 years older than Diana. And what made you become a reporter?"
"Well, I believe that writing creates a challenge. I get to travel, see the world from different points of views and sharing those views. I don't mean to sound cliché but I want to make a difference."
Julia smiled. "It's not cliché. It's the right thing, Clark."
"Do you have any siblings? Where are you from?"
"No, it's just me. Well adopted. My biologic parents...died and-"
They gasped.
"Clark..."
"It's okay. My adoptive parents are really great. I learned a lot growing up on a farm in Smallville, Kansas. The pie is actually Ma's specialty."
"Would you mind cutting it for us?" Julia asked.
Clark nodded and took the knife. "When I wasn't outside with Pa, I was in the kitchen with Ma. I pretty much have all her recipes memorized."
"Oh wow! This is so good!" Vanessa said.
Diana nodded in agreement. "Indeed, Clark. This is truly spectacular!"
"Thanks! I try my best."
After another 15 minutes, Clark helped clear the table and even insisted to washing the dishes.
"Diana, may I speak with you for a moment?"
Diana nodded and walked into the living room with Julia.
"I've been observing him. He is quite different."
"What do you mean?"
"I'm old enough to know when I see a good man with good intentions and it's as simple as that. Clark Kent is that man, Diana."
"I do feel a connection with him. I don't exactly know how to explain it. Maybe it doesn't need to be."
"You two sitting side by side, it's already there. Something very special. The stolen glaces at the table were quite noticable. But remember, you are still very young, so take your time."
"I understand and I will." Diana smiled.
"Good. Now how about you two go take a walk down to the lake dock?"
Diana nodded and walked back to the kitchen. "Clark?"
He turned to her wiping his hands dry.
"Would you like to take a walk with me?"
"Yeah, sure!"
"Come along, Vanessa. Give these two some time alone."
"Good night, Clark!"
"Good night, Vanessa."
Julia and Vanessa went upstairs.
Clark and Diana went through the back patio. Diana shut the door the latched onto to Clark's arm.
"This is such a great view."
"Yes. It's very private and quiet. Just as the moon, this scenery, looking across the lake, reminds me of home."
"We talked a lot about me during dinner-"
"Vanessa was asking alot of questions," Diana laughed softly.
Clark chuckled. "Yeah, and that was fine but I want to get to know more about you."
"Ok...well my home island is called Themyscira also known as Paradise Island."
"The name Themyscira sounds like paradise all on its own."
Diana nodded. "I was raised by my mother and aunts. My father's side of the family is very distant. Even he is distant at times."
Clark frowned a bit. Why would anyone, especially her father, treat her that way?
"Well...anyway...no worries with that. My mother said I was a very curious and adventurous child. Being her only child, knowing I wanted to travel and explore the world, she was always so protective. She didn't want me to leave."
"How were you able to?"
"A plane crashed on the island. The pilot, Steve Trevor, survived. He was the only one on board. Spent a couple of days to recover from injuries and it took a lot of convincing but I was the one that accompanied him coming back to the states. I met his wife, Etta and she introduced me to Julia. Julia taught me English. My native language is Greek."
"Ah..." he paused for a moment. "είσαι όμορφη," then said with a smile.
Diana looked up at him surprised and blushed. "ευχαριστώ."
"How long have you been here?"
"2 years."
It was Clark's turn to look at her surprised.
"I studied a lot when I was younger so it was easier for me to learn faster."
"Yeah, I spent lots of time as a kid studying too."
They stopped walking once they came close to the edge of the dock and turned to face each other.
"So when are you going back to Metropolis?"
"Tomorrow morning."
"Oh...really? You came all the way here just for today?"
"Yeah...I would stay longer but my editor is dealing with problems."
"Clark, if you had something important to take care of, I would've understood."
"No, I wanted to be here. I'm really glad you invited me."
Diana leaned over kissing his cheek softly then wrapped her arms around his neck hugging him. Clark again was taken aback but then wrapped his arms around her waist hugging her back.
Diana exhaled slowly. Never had she felt or thought she could be so open, vulnerable yet safe with a man. But Clark was no ordinary man. And Diana, no ordinary woman.
They both hated the feeling of holding back and wanted so desperately to tell their truth. When will be the right time to confirm what they both knew?
After a few more minutes of silence, they walked back to the house.
Before walking him to the front door, Diana gave him a piece of paper.
"My number. Call me tomorrow when you get home safely."
Clark smiled. "I will."
Diana walked him to the door.
"You sure you don't need a driver back to the hotel?"
"I'm sure." Clark kissed her cheek. "Good night, Diana."
"Good night, Clark."
Diana closed the door, locking it and quickly went to the window.
Clark happily jumped from the porch. "YES!" He said as he pumped his fist and flew up fast to the skies.
Diana giggled sitting back on the sofa, her heart soaring at the thoughts of what could be becoming with Clark ...and Superman.
Almost 2 months had passed by fairly quickly. Clark and Diana took time almost everyday to talk on the phone. It was unspoken, but both knew there would be days of being caught up with work, heroics included, and it felt good that they didn't have to explain anything, they could just pick up where they left off.
As much as they enjoyed and were relieved that talking long distance was working for them, it was still one thing looming over them. Superman and Wonder Woman haven't met again and neither knew exactly how to just come out and say it. They needed time alone for the moment to be right. They so desperately wanted to meet in person soon rather than waiting so much longer.
And it seemed they were getting their wish but maybe not as how they would've wanted...
"Hear me foul humans! I am Protex, leader of the Hyperclan. We've come to cleanse this world."
By his order, warships started attacking earth. Armies of white martians appeared attacking innocent bystanders in their wake.
Daily Planet
"The building is completely locked down," Perry said.
"Lois, did you see Clark?" Jimmy asked.
"Don't know. Don't care. As always he hides out like the overgrown chicken he is."
"You'll be thanking this overgrown chicken for saving the world which includes you."
Clark smirked as his supersuit generated and he flew off to the George Washington Bridge.
Harvard University
"Diana, be careful," Julia pleaded.
She smiled reassurantly. "I will."
Diana ran out the back door twirling her lasso around her changing into her Wonder Woman uniform.
Back at the Bridge
Superman fought through the white martians. Using his heat vision to blast them away, he hurried, catching the support beam.
"Damn."
It was too many and it was becoming difficult for him to hold onto the bridge. He needed some kind of miracle.
"Superman!"
He looked up and smiled. And there she was.
"Wonder Woman!"
She lassoed the broken beam helping to pull and keep it together. Superman quickly used his heat vision.
"That should hold."
"Ok. We have to get the rest of the civilians to safety."
Superman slightly nodded. "Let's go."
Again it was like they were instantly in sync saving the civilians and fighting the martians.
"I did...wish to meet again...but not...during an invasion," Superman explained in between punches.
"I thought the same but it's okay," she winked and flew over him kicking the Martian coming from behind him.
Suddenly, there was a gust of wind.
"No more worries, the great Flash is here!"
Superman quirked his brow. Wonder Woman giggled at him.
"Wow! You're Wonder Woman. And you're Superman! So awesome meeting you both!"
"Where there's a great Flash, there's an even greater Green Lantern." Green Lantern saw Superman and stepped up to him. "Damn, thought I was taller."
Superman frowned.
Green Lantern then eyed Wonder Woman. "Well hello, sexy lady." He created a bouquet of flowers. "Wonder Woman, right? Your power must be the ability to make a man wonder what kind of life is worth living when you're not in it." He then created an engagement ring.
Wonder Woman frowned looking at him in disgust.
Flash groaned. "Worst timing and worst pick up line." He pulled Lantern by his ear. "Come on, Casanova reject."
BOOM! There was an explosion.
"Never mind them now. Let's go."
Wonder Woman nodded and flew off with Superman.
As the battle went on the martians became even more aggressive. Other heroes joined them right in the middle of the city but there was no time for introductions.
"Hahaha! You pathetic weaklings think you can best us?!"
"Think? Who are you calling pathetic hiding instead of facing us!"
A blast came from the skies. Superman and Wonder Woman crashed into a building.
Wonder Woman sat up slowly and took a deep breath. "Superman?"
He sat up too brushing the debris off of him. Then they both stood up.
"Are you ok?" she asked.
"I will be once this is over. You?"
"I've had enough. No holding back now," Wonder Woman said very irritated.
Superman smirked. "Lead the way."
With the combined force and might of Superman and Wonder Woman, and the rest of the heroes, the white martians started to retreat.
"Those two," Tronix pointed on screen. "They are not mere super powered beings."
"I am aware."
"Have we underestimated the beings of earth?"
"No. But in due time we will be back."
Back on Earth...
"It's over? Just like that?"
"They've retreated."
"So now what?"
"Be aware and be prepared for their return."
"Batman! I'm Shazam! Man, I'm not sure if you are much less or even more creepier in the daylight."
Batman narrowed his eyes.
"So we are some sort of team now?" Hawkman asked.
"No. I work alone."
"Not anymore," Superman stated. "Not with threats that can be even more dangerous than what we just faced."
"I'm needed back in Gotham. I'll be in contact soon, Superman," he said as he jumped into his bat-mobile and sped off.
"Well that was just rude."
"We'll get back to this discussion. As of now..." Superman looked around seeing the destruction. "...we need to help with clean up some of this."
When everyone else left, Superman and Wonder Woman were left alone.
"I wanted to thank you for helping me on the bridge. I couldn't have lasted a minute longer trying to keep it from collapsing."
"No need to thank me, Superman."
"We don't have to be formal. Name's Kal-El but you can just call me Kal," he smiled.
"Kal-El?" She questioned in her mind. "Diana," she smiled.
"I have to head back to Metropolis but I hope to see you again. 3rd time's a charm so hoping we aren't fighting...not each other...I mean..."
Diana couldn't stop smiling and nodded. "I understand. I hope so too."
A couple days later...
Diana was laying in bed. Her mind still has yet to stop racing from the thoughts of Superman..Kal-El...Clark. She hadn't heard from him since the attack 3 days ago. She knew he was probably busy with work but still prayed to the Gods that everything was alright.
Suddenly, her phone started ringing. There her heart goes again fluttering.
"Hi, Clark."
"Hey, Diana. Were you sleep? I know it's really late but I had to make sure you were alright?"
"No, I wasn't sleep. It's really sweet of you to check on me. How about you? Are you okay?"
"Yeah, hearing your voice makes everything even better. I'm sorry I haven't called sooner I was-"
"I know and understand. You don't need to explain anything to me."
"Thanks, Di. But I still just felt like these past couple have days have been incomplete because we hadn't had a chance to talk. Any day we don't talk, feels incomplete."
"Do you ever turn off the charm?"
Clark chuckled. "Uh...no, I don't think so. Especially not with you."
"Oh really?"
"I want to see you again. I'll be heading to Washington for the Heroes' Honor Ceromony next weekend."
"What a coincidence. I'm going too with Julia and Vanessa."
"So maybe we can have dinner afterwards or we can spend the next day together?"
"I would like both options."
"We can definitely do both then. I'll let you go now, Diana. Get some rest ok?"
"Ok, Clark. Good night."
"Good night, Diana."
A week later...
"Thank you, everybody. Please be seated. Good afternoon, everyone. Today, we pay tribute to the men and women, human and non-human, who placed themselves at risk to fight for the greater good and the protection of the world again and again and again. In so doing, they've earned our nation's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor. And we are extraordinarily proud of the League of Justice."
"League of Justice?" Shazam questioned.
"Quiet," Hawkwoman whispered.
"The Medal of Honor reflects the gratitude of the entire nation," the President continued. "So we're joined here by members of Congress, leaders from across my administration, including Secretary of Veterans Affairs and Navy Secretary, and leaders from across our Armed Forces, including the Commandant of the Marine Corps. We are also immensely humbled by the presence of the members of the Medal of Honor Society."
Superman and Wonder Woman stood side by side. They glanced at each other and smiled, anticipating the moment to finally be alone.
When they first arrived at the White House, there were already so many reporters, camera flashes every second trying to capture any and everything that could be a potential headline or among the many of hot topics to gossip about.
With already having to deal with fabricated stories individually, what was developing between them was just that, between them.
The President concluded his speech. "Thank you all for joining us here today."
Afterwards, official pictures were taken with the President and reporters rushed to get exclusives from the heroes.
"So I was thinking about it, and our official name is the Justice League," Shazam said proudly.
After a while, Wonder Woman managed to slip away from the crowd but she wasn't alone for long.
"Are you waiting or looking for someone in particular?"
She turned to see Superman. "Particular? No. Just...you."
For a moment they stood there silently staring into each other's eyes.
Kal held out his hand for her to take. Without hesitation, Diana took his hand and they left, flying off to some place else quieter.
Lincoln Memorial
They sat down on the edge still hadn't yet said anything.
Superman sighed. "My birth name is Kal-El and come from a planet called Krypton. It was completely destroyed. My birth parents shipped me off to earth saving me."
Diana put her hand on top of his and looked at him with such sadness.
Kal gave her a reassuring smile. "My rocket crashed in a field in Kansas. Jonathan and Martha Kent found me. Adopted and raised me as Clark Kent. Who I really was, was kept secret for a long time. I didn't know until I was 13 why I was so different from the other kids. Lana, my childhood friend, was the only one who found out when I saved her from falling off a water tower." Kal held her hand tighter. "But Diana, I have never shared that with anyone else. Anyone else who knows...of me, just knows Clark Kent and Clark Kent is just a reporter."
"Thank you for trusting me with the truth."
"I've wanted to tell you sooner, especially when I knew who you were."
"How did you know?"
"Well first, it was recognizing Vanessa. She was the girl I saw call out to you the day we first met. But then when I saw you at Luthor's party and when we talked I knew. Your voice, your smile, your...everything. I couldn't stop thinking about you."
Diana blushed. "At that moment, I believe we both knew. Just needed the right time. You know you can't hide that charming smile of yours nor those eyes I find myself getting lost in with glasses."
Kal moved closer wrapping his arm around her waist. Diana laid her head on his shoulder.
"Themyscira is the island of the Amazons. My mother is Queen Hippolyta and my father...Zeus, the King of the Gods. My birth was kept secret from me for my protection. Growing up, I was taunted by other Amazons. I was alone most of the time. That's why I studied a lot and wanted to get away. I knew there was more beyond the island."
"Remember when I said I could show you around Metropolis?"
"Yes."
"We can do more than that...so much more."
Diana raised her head and smiled. "I would like that."
Gods, his eyes were so mesmerizing. Diana looked down but Kal put his hand under her chin and lifted her head up and gently caressed her cheek. He smiled at her then kissed her softly and Diana instantly kissed him back, both feeling the fire ignited within.
The Next Day...
"Diana, your super-boyfriend is waiting for you in the lobby!"
"Oh, stop it!"
Vanessa laughed. "I'll stop when you stop blushing."
Diana blushed even more causing Vanessa to laugh more.
Julia shook her head and smiled. "Have a good time, Diana."
Hotel Lobby
Clark sat waiting for Diana. He couldn't believe he was dating the most beautiful woman in the universe, a literal Goddess. She made him feel something he had never knew he could feel.
"Clark?"
He looked up and his jaw dropped.
"Hey, Diana. You look incredibly gorgeous."
Diana gave him a peck on the lips. "Thank you, Handsome." Lacing her arm through his, she asked, "Where are we going?"
"Mini-golf," Clark replied with a grin.
"I've never been mini-golfing before."
"It's simple, fun and relaxing, trust me. I went a couple of times when I was a kid a couple of times with my parents."
Clark and Diana left the hotel and flew off to the golf course.
"Within these two years, I've only been to the movies and the fair but that's really it."
"This is just the first activity of the day. I have a lot planned actually. We don't have to do it all today but there is just so much we can do together."
Diana smiled and kissed his cheek. "I'm really excited for it all."
They landed where no one could see them. Diana latched onto Clark's arm as they walked up to the vendor.
"Two please," Clark said. "Diana, what color ball would you like?"
"Red," she answered.
Clark took a red ball and a blue ball from the man and selecting a club for each of them.
"Here you go," Clark said, handing them to her. "Just watch me first." he placed his ball on the mat and taking a swing.
They watched the ball sail down and easily into the hole.
"There's eighteen holes, this was just the first," he explained. "It's called a hole in one."
"Ok. It's my turn now?"
"Yeah, give it a try."
Diana grinned and carefully set the ball down, raising the club high to swing.
"Not too high and be gentle."
She nodded and tapped the ball lightly. The ball got relatively close to the hole.
Clark put down his club and ball and helped Diana select a groove to put her ball in, standing behind her. Lacing his arms around her waist, he took hold of her hands and helped her position them correctly on the club.
"Like this," he instructed.
Diana heart fluttered with him being so close behind her and his voice low in her ear. Clark gently pulled her arms back, leading her club into a swing. The ball went around the rock on the green, easily making it into the hole.
"Oh, yay! It went in!" Diana exclaimed.
"17 more to go."
"I would like to continue like this, together, if possible?" She then turned and titled her head to look at Clark who was grinning.
"Of course." He leaned his head down a bit more capturing Diana's lips.
Diana melted being drawn in by the gentleness and warmth of Clark. They found themselves unable to pull away and at that moment, they didn't care who saw or who was watching. This was something so new, amazing and beyond perfect for a new beginning.
Author's Note: Mix of Pre and New 52. Sweet and Fluffy feel. :)
είσαι όμορφη - You are beautiful
ευχαριστώ - Thank you