Wonder and Legacy - Wonder Woman

Not Our War

"Speak, mortal," Aikaterine ordered the man, who still refused to speak despite being taken prisoner.  "Or we will have no choice but to send you to the Underworld and leave my father to decide your fate."

"Your father?"

"Hades."

"Hades, God of the Underworld? Like from Greek Mythology? You're not serious-" He was cut off when Menalippe wrapped the Lasso of Truth around him. "My name is Captain Steve Trevor, American Expeditionary Forces. Serial number 8141921... That's all I ever need to say-" The Lasso sizzled and glowed. "-Assigned to British Intelligence..." He trailed off, clearly confused and struggling. "What the hell is this thing?"

"The Lasso of Hestia compels you to tell the truth," Aikaterine explained.

"It is painful and pointless to resist," Menalippe told him, holding the golden rope tighter.

Under the Lasso's hold, the man, Steve Trevor, proceeded to tell them about the War, what he called 'the war to end all wars' that was raging in his world. 

"God, it's unlike anything I've ever seen. If I don't get back to British Intelligence, billions will die - men, women, and children. It's like the world's gonna end..."

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Diana was decided: she was going to go end the war. She was convinced that it was Ares, God of War, having returned.  Denied permission to go from the other Amazons, the princess was sneaking herself and Steve Trevor off the island - with a little help.

"Diana-" Aikaterine tried to protest, but to no avail. Diana was bound and determined on her mission.

"If no one else will take the responsibility, then I will - I must.  Now I need you to stand here and keep watch for me."

They stood before the weapons tower. "What are you doing?"

"God Killer, that was what Aunt Antiope said.  Her final words... To me.  I need to retrieve the sword from the tower."

"Diana, I don't think that was what she meant..."

"What else could she have meant?"

Aikaterine sighed.  "Diana, I don't think this is a good idea-"

"Just watch, please. And tell me if anyone is coming."

"Diana what - Diana!" Diana shot past her, leaping over the cliff and just making it to the tower wall.

"Haha!" She turned and gave an adorably victorious smile to Aikaterine, who was still shocked.

"AHH!" Her victory was short-lived, for the rock she had been holding onto broke, sending her falling down the wall.

"DIANA!" Aikaterine watched in horror as Diana slid down the wall, threatening to plunge to the ground below, crying out.

She just managed to catch herself by burying her hand in the stone. This she continued, climbing up and up until she reached the top and disappeared through the window.

When she returned, she had with her a shield, the God Killer sword, the Lasso, and was dressed in gold-accented red and blue armour.

"Now what?"

"Now, I go get him and he takes me to the war."

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Diana and Steve only made it to the harbour before they were caught.  The other Amazons, led by Queen Hippolyta, rode up to the shoreline on horseback. 

Diana looked to Aikaterine, who appeared guilty and sad.  "I could not lie to them."

Diana nodded in understanding.  "I know."

"Diana, this isn't our fight."

"But it is. We fight for good, and war is against that.  So it is our fight.  It's my  fight. It's my choice."

"I know."

"I will miss you."

"I already miss you." The friends hugged, a long, lingering hug as if, deep down, they knew they would not see each other for a long time.

Diana stood strong and faced her mother. "I'm going, Mother. If no one else will defend the world against Ares, then I must."

"If you choose to leave now, you may never return."

"And who will I be if I stay?" 

The other Amazons watched their princess sail away with the mortal. 

"She'll return, won't she?" Aikaterine asked the queen.

"I do not know," Hippolyta sighed. "I hope so, but I fear not."

(Okay, so that's the end of the part of the story following the 'Wonder Woman' storyline. The next will follow WW1984 - hopefully we'll get another trailer soon!

Thank you so much for reading and I hope you enjoyed! :))