Destinies: The Origin

Chapter 14: Amazonian Warriors

Elsa POV

Fian and I approached Falco to check his condition while Adzima was cooking in the kitchen. 
Elsa:"Captain, are you really alright? Even with a bulletproof clothes, getting shot by a sniper will still leave a bruise" 
Fian:"Elsa's right, Captain. We need to check your body to make sure you're okay" 
Falco:"No need, and please stop calling me that" 
Dwiyan:"You don’t need to worry, Captain. These two know enough about medicine, so they know what they’re doing" 
Falco:"I know that, I just don’t like showing my skin to others" 

Artha:"Is that why you always wear long-sleeved clothes like that?" 
Qori:"Why? Are you a girl, Captain?" 
Falco:"Yes, for Artha, and no, for Qori. Last time I checked, I’m still a man" 
Falco:"And also, please stop calling me Captain. I’m not your captain" 
Aditya:"If you’re not the Captain, then who is?" 
Falco:"No one. We don’t do that here" 
Falco:"If you really want a Captain, why not just pick one of you to be the Captain?" 
Ina:"But we all agreed that you’re the Captain" 
Falco:"Why me? Why not Princess?" 

Fian:"Adzima is the Vice-Captain " 
Falco:"What if she wants to be the Captain?" 
Fian:"Alright, let’s just ask Adzima what she wants" 
As we discussed this, Adzima appeared from the kitchen and called out to Falco. 
Adzima:"It’s ready, my Prince. I wasn’t sure what you liked to eat, so I hope you enjoy it" 
She looked confused when she saw us all staring at her. 
Adzima:"What? Why are you all looking at me like that, guys?" 
Fian:"Perfect timing, Adzima. If you had to choose, who do you think is the most suitable to be this team’s Captain?" 

Without hesitation, Adzima pointed at Falco and answered immediately. 
Adzima:"Him. From the beginning, he is the captain" 
Fian and Aditya grinned at Falco after hearing Adzima’s answer. 
Fian & Aditya:"See, you’re the Captain" 
Falco just sighed as Adzima then asked us. 
Adzima:"Why? Is someone trying to take his position as Captain?" 
Falco walked towards the kitchen, patting Adzima's shoulder. 
Falco:"No, Princess. So, what did you make?" 
Adzima smiled and asked Falco to sit at the dining table while she served the food.
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Adzima POV

We all ate afterward, but since I only cooked for Falco and myself, the others had to make do with their own cooking or food from their partners. While we were eating, Falco informed us of the next destination. 
Falco:"Next, we are going to Themyscira" 
Dwiyan:"How are we supposed to get into that place?" 
Dwiyan:"For Adzima and the girls, I think they'll be fine, but the Amazons are known for hating men" 
Falco:"That's easy... Wait, what did you say?" 
Falco:"They don't hate men" 
Adzima:"They do, Captain. Ever since they isolated themselves there, everyone knows they hate men" 

Falco:"I've been there a few times, and they definitely don't hate men" 
Adzima:"So that means the rumor isn't true?" 
Falco:"Come and see for yourself if you don't believe me" 
We then flew to Themyscira on a jet. Upon arriving and opening the back door of the jet, we were greeted by a group of Amazon female warriors. As soon as they saw Falco step out first, they all rushed over and hugged him excitedly, one by one. 
Warriors:"Falco!!! Welcome back to Themyscira!" 

I couldn't shake the uncomfortable feeling as I watched that. We soon followed him out of the jet, but instead of the warm welcome we hoped for, we were met with spears pointed directly at us. Seeing the threat, Falco quickly took action. 
Falco:"Wait, they are with me" 
The warriors reluctantly lowered their spears but continued to look at us warily. As I looked, I saw someone from afar throw a spear at Falco, who was still facing us. I tried to shout a warning, but before I could, he skillfully dodged the spear and even caught it without looking. The person who threw the spear then approached us, clapping. As she got closer, we recognized her—it was Jovita. 

Jovita:"I've heard a lot about you from the others, so I wanted to test you. Turns out you really are as good as they say" 
Falco:"Thank you" 
Jovita then looked at us, smiling. 
Jovita:"Hey guys, what brings you here?" 
Hilda:"What about you, Jovita?" 
Jovita:"I'm the commander here" 
Agus:"What? But you don’t hate men" 
Jovita:"Not all of us hate men. We like men who are stronger than us" 
Fian:"So that’s why they hugged him like that?" 
Fian pointed to Falco, who was still surrounded by a dozen Amazon warriors, while Jovita laughed awkwardly. 
Jovita:"Pretty much" 

Falco then tried to get the attention of the warriors still hugging him. 
Falco:"Ladies, listen to me. Is the Queen here? We have something to discuss with her" 
Warriors:"Right, the Queen asked us to welcome you when we saw your jet. She also asked us to bring you to her immediately" 
Warriors:"Come on" 
The Amazon warriors quickly took Falco's hands, still holding him, and led him to the Queen. We followed from behind, and I puffed my cheeks watching them continue to fawn over him. 

I could hear Fian and the others laughing, and Jovita was asking them something, but I ignored it and kept my eyes on Falco's hands still held by the warriors. When we arrived in front of the Queen, she smiled and welcomed Falco. 
Queen:"Falco, I thought you went to fight the demons with the others" 
Falco:"Not yet. I only recently learned about the demons" 
Dela:"The others? So that means Arthur and Mera also went to fight the demons" 
Dwiyan:"Queen Hippolyta, do you know what happened to them? Arthur and Mera never returned to Atlantis a few months ago" 

The Queen shook her head sadly. 
Queen:"I am sorry, Prince Dwiyan, Princess Dela. I wish I knew about that too" 
Dwiyan and Dela nodded in disappointment. Queen Hippolyta then turned to us, asking the purpose of our visit to Themyscira. 
Queen:"So, if I may ask, what brings you all here?" 
Adzima:"We are forming a team of extraordinary people to save the world" 
Falco:"So we are hoping the Amazon warriors will join and help us" 
The Queen nodded wisely, then looked at the female warriors and began consulting with them. 

Queen:"Warriors! Any of you who wish to join Falco’s team, raise your hands" 
At her command, almost all the female warriors, including Jovita, raised their hands as high as possible. Queen Hippolyta then looked at Falco. 
Queen:"You can choose whoever you want" 
Falco:"Okay..." 
Falco started to pick, but before he could choose anyone, I quickly stepped forward and chose Jovita. 
Adzima:"Jovita, Your Majesty, we choose Jovita" 
Queen:"Alright, anyone else?" 
Adzima:"Just Jovita, Your Majesty" 
I answered Queen Hippolyta’s question hurriedly and enthusiastically, drawing curious looks from the others. I didn’t care, as I was determined to keep other warriors away from Falco. 

Queen Hippolyta nodded and looked at Jovita, signaling her to join us. 
Queen:"Jovita, I want you to assist them with all your might. Show the demons the strength of the Amazon warriors" 
Jovita:"Yes, my Queen" 
Meanwhile, I couldn’t help a triumphant grin seeing the other warriors lower their shoulders in disappointment. After Jovita prepared her gear, we quickly returned to the jet and flew back home, leaving behind the female warriors who finally loosened their grip on Falco. Seeing that, my grin grew wider. 

After setting the jet to autopilot, Falco approached me and asked. 
Falco:"Okay, what’s wrong, Princess? You have been acting strange since we got to Themyscira until we returned to the jet" 
Adzima:"Honestly, I am confused too. I don’t know why I feel this way" 
I could hear the others suddenly grumbling for no apparent reason after I said that, while Falco seemed to be thinking hard. 
Falco:"I know!" 
Adzima:"Really?" 
Falco:"Yes, I haven’t even complimented your cooking, even though I asked you to cook for me. How rude of me" 

Falco:"Thank you for the meal, Princess, it was wonderful. You will make a great wife someday" 
My face flushed at his words, and I smiled at him—a genuine smile, not a smirk. 
Adzima:"Thank you, my Prince" 
At that moment, we were both startled by Fian’s shout. 
Fian:"Oh For God Sake!" 
We immediately turned to Fian. 
Adzima:"What’s wrong, Fian?" 
Fian:"Aditya stepped on my foot!" 
Aditya:"Not on purpose!" 
We immediately ignored them and refocused on each other, as their conversation seemed trivial compared to our moment.