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The Black Hood had captured Wonder Girl and in order to save her, Wonder Woman agrees to take her sister's place.
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Wonder Woman’s Final Mission
By Flamingo Boy ([email protected])
PART 1
It had been many years since Wonder Woman had piloted the Invisible Plane. Even after such an absence, it still handled like a dream. She thought she had forgotten how to work the controls, but in minutes, it had come back to her… just like riding a bike.
Although she had long mastered her additionally gained power of self-flight (much like Superman) and that her own air speed and maneuverability surpassed that of her faithful plane, circumstances of this particular mission warranted that the aircraft be temporarily brought out of retirement.
One of the main reasons was that her sister, Drusilla, aka Wonder Girl, could not fly and she would need transportation to get back home…
Also… Wonder Woman would not be able to carry Wonder Girl in her arms because… Wonder Girl would be returning home… alone!!!!
Wonder Woman could have set the auto-pilot to follow the coordinates that she was instructed to memorize and let the plane do all the work, but she decided to fly her plane one final time… for old time’s sake… as this would probably be her final mission… a mission she had a gut-feeling… that she would not be returning from.
After all these years, the infamous villain, the Black Hood, finally turned the tables on Diana and got the upper hand… and their was nothing Wonder Woman could do but to comply to his demands.
Somehow he had captured Wonder Girl.
How did he know about Drusilla? She had retired from being Wonder Girl for over sixty years when World War II ended. How did he get her to leave the safety of Themyscira (aka Paradise Island)?
It didn’t matter now. All that mattered was her beloved, younger sister’s safety. Wonder Woman agreed that in exchange for her sister’s release, she would take her place as the Black Hood’s prisoner. The Black Hood gave his word that if Wonder Woman could endure what he had in store for her for the next twenty-four hours, she was free to go. But until her time was up, she had to give her solemn word as an Amazon princess not to escapes or resist him.
If Wonder Woman didn’t agree to this, then Drusilla be on the receiving end of whatever devilish things that he had originally intended for the Star-Spangled Heroine, and that was more than Diana could bear.
The Black Hood, although a villain, was still a man of his word. Wonder Woman knew that the Black Hood would not double-cross her. He would let Drusilla go as promised.
The Black Hood was also a fiendishly clever foe, and now that he was on the verge of having Wonder Woman in his clutches, he wasn’t taking any chances. He made sure that Wonder Woman told no one else where she was going. He made sure that she wasn’t being followed. He made Wonder Woman disable any location-finding devices and had coordinates erased so that her steps couldn’t be traced. He made precautions that would ensure that Wonder Girl would be taken straight back to Justice League headquarters and… without fear of her returning with the members for a rescue of Wonder Woman… at least, not for twenty-four hours… and by then, it would be too late.
The Black Hood thought of everything. The bastard had all his bases covered.
The irony of it all. For many months, he tried to capture Wonder Woman… and failed miserably. Before he escaped by the skin of his teeth on their last meeting, Wonder Woman warned him not to try to go after her again. He was way out of his league. He took those words to heart and lowered his sites to easier prey. If he couldn’t have a Wonder Woman for his very own, then perhaps a Wonder Girl would suffice.
As instructed, she landed her plane on a deserted bench on the southern coast of the island. She activated the homing beacon so that her “host” could find the plane.
When she stepped out of her plane, she immediately spotted the rendezvous point. It looked like a large shed stuck smack-dab in the middle of the sandy beach, but in fact, was an elevator shaft that led to the Black Hood’s secret underground lair.
When Diana eventually got close to the shaft, she immediately noticed a speaker and monitor camera mounted on the top. As promised, a small metal strong box was placed next to the shaft with the lid still open. Diana went to the box to examine the contents.
Inside she found both of Drusilla’s bracelets as well as her Belt of Amazon Strength, Lasso of Truth, and tiara. Upon closer inspection, Wonder Woman determined that these were, indeed, the genuine article and not fakes.
“Are you satisfied with the authenticity of the artifacts?” the voice of the Black Hood emerged from the speaker and momentarily startled Wonder Woman.
“Yes,” Wonder Woman hoped that her enemy didn’t pick up on the hint of nervousness that she had in her voice.
“Just as I gave my word… all of Wonder Girl’s items are returned and she’s free to use them once she’s return to JLA headquarters and out of my hair. Now lock the box to insure that your sister can’t access them until she’s back in the States.”
“When will she get the key or code to open it?” Diana asked.
“Superman can easily rip it open for her… or if he’s not around… some other muscle-bound buffoon will happily oblige. If worse comes to worse, a good blow-touch will burn it open. I’m sure that Batman still carries one in his utility belt. Now, please leave the box outside and come in. You have my word that Wonder Girl will be released the moment you have handed yourself over to me.”
The elevators doors opened to reveal a small room that was empty except for a television monitor, a few cameras placed at strategic positions and a backless swivel stool that was mounted in the middle of the floor.
Wonder Woman reluctantly stepped inside the room as the elevator doors closed behind her. She nervously looked at the forward camera and cleared her throat to speak.
“I know that you are a man of your word, Black Hood. I know that you have not harmed Wonder Girl as of yet… but… before I surrender myself to you, I would like to see my sister one last time.”
“Of course,” The Black Hood’s image appeared on the screen. He wore a Grim Reaper cloak which totally covered up his head to conceal his facial features and identity. “I may be an evil genius but I am not without some measure of sentimentality or compassion. Take as much time as you need to say your farewell… but the clock to your twenty-four hour sentence does not start ticking until you are finished speaking with her… understand?”
“I understand,” Wonder Woman signed. “And thank you.”
Seconds later, Wonder Girl’s image appeared on the screen. To Diana’s relief, Drusilla was still dressed in her Wonder Girl costume and was not stripped down naked. The only items that she was stripped of were her bracelets, magic belt, and tiara. Other than the fact that her arms were bound behind her back, ankles tied together and her mouth gagged, she appeared unharmed as the Black Hood had promised.
The guard armed with a sub-machine gun that was watching over here had picked her up from her prone position and assisted her so that she could kneel. He pointed the screen to her and then removed her gag.
“Diana,” Drusilla said as if she saw a ghost. “Y-you’re alive! Thank Hera. I thought you were dead.”
That statement puzzled Diana but she put it to the side for the time being. “Dru… dearest… I’m so sorry that you had to be put through this. I’m so sorry that they had to use you in order to get to me. Are you all right?”
“I’m okay,” Wonder Girl managed a weak smile. They were both glad to see each other after such a long time… if only it were under better circumstances. “They haven’t hurt me, Diana… only my pride when they tied me up like a dog. I’m so sorry that I let them capture me. I feel so stupid. It’s all my fault. If it weren’t for me, they wouldn’t have gotten you, too.”
“No, sister,” Diana said with all sincerity. “This is my fault. My arrogance made me underestimate the villainy of the Black Hood. I should have seen this coming and taken measures to prevent this. I’m sorry that you had to get involved and be used as a pawn against me… but not to worry… I’ve arranged for your release… and what did you mean that you thought that I was dead?”
“That’s how they trapped me,” Drusilla successfully fought back her tears. “Mother told me that she received word from the Justice League that you were killed in battle while bravely defending the Earth from an alien invasion. The League wanted a replacement for you and they requested me. Mother sent me to America to retrieve your body to bring home for a burial fitting an honorable Amazon Warrior Princess. She also told me to tell the League that I couldn’t automatically wear the mantle of the new Wonder Woman as a new contest would have to be ordered to determine that.”
“Just before I arrived at JLA headquarters, I was greeted by some nice Girl Scouts who asked me come with them to visit some children in the burn unit of a nearby hospital. I didn’t see any harm in that. I was led into a room and somebody shot some gas into my face. I was only stunned for a minute… but it was enough for them. I felt something tug at my waist… someone tore off my belt… and my Amazon strength was gone. The next thing I knew... a bunch of thugs were on top of me. I tried to fight them off but there were too many of them. Eventually, they overpowered me… forced my arms behind my back and tied my wrists. I was totally helpless and could do nothing to stop them from binding my ankles and gagging me. It was so humiliating. They threw me on a plane and took me here. How could I be so stupid to fall for such an obvious trap?”
“It’s typical for villains to confuse our compassion for weakness and exploit it,” Diana reassured her sister. “You’ve been out of the super-heroine business for a long time, Dru. You were just out of practice. It happens to the best of us. Now listen carefully… I need you to promise me something.”
“Of course, Diana. Anything.”
“You swear?”
“I swear. What is it?”
“When they release you and you get to JLA headquarters, you are to sit tight for the next twenty-four hours. If I am not heard after that, you are to go back to Themyscira and ask our mother to order a tournament of champions to determine a new Wonder Woman. I want you to be in that contest, too, Dru. I think you have an excellent chance of winning.”
“I could never replace you,” Wonder Girl was confused. “Why would I ever do that?”
“Because I know that it’s your dream to someday take my place as the Champion of the Amazons.”
“As any one else, Diana… but not under these circumstances… Wait a minute…” Only then did Drusilla realize the gravity of the situation and that her sister manipulated her into swearing an oath prematurely. “This doesn’t make sense. Why would they release me when they have both of us… unless… By Athena’s spear, Diana… No! You’re not coming back with me… are you? You speak as if you may not return at all. You made a deal with this devilish Black hood… didn’t you! What did you do?”
“Nothing to concern you,” Wonder Woman answered. “Just remember that I love you with all my heart and I will always love you no matter what happens. You are the most precious thing to me in the entire world and I would do anything to protect you… even die for you.”
“What deal did you make, Diana?” Drusilla persisted.
“You swore an oath, Drusilla,” Diana remained steady in her resolve. “You are bound by Amazon Law to keep it.”
“Tell me what you did!” Drusilla demanded.
“Simple prisoner exchange, dear sister,” Diana said nonchalantly. “Me for you.”
“That’s insane, Diana. Why would you agree to that? I’m the one that was stupid enough to be captured… not you.”
“If I don’t do it, Drusilla, then the Black Hood will do to you what he originally intended for me… and I could never bear that.”
“That’s not fair!” Drusilla screamed. “You tricked me. You can’t take the consequences for my folly. I won’t subject you to the indignities that are meant for me. It’s not right. I’m the prisoner… not you. I’m not afraid of what the Black Hood will do to me. I’m an Amazon. I will face my destiny bravely.”
“I know you have courage,” Wonder Woman said with all sincerity. “But the deal has been made… and you promised….”
“Then release me from my oath, Diana. Please! Before it’s too late.”
“I won’t, Drusilla. It’s for your own good.”
“No!” Drusilla looked around the room desperately. “Please, Black Hood… I beg you. Release my sister from your deal. I’m your prisoner. I swear to willingly submit to whatever you have in store for me. Please… let Wonder Woman go. Let me stay.”
“The deal has been made,” Wonder Woman again remained stern.
“No, Diana!” Drusilla futilely struggled in her bounds which perfectly rendered her helpless. “You don’t have to do this! Don’t do this, Diana! Please! Please!”
No longer able to bear her sister’s brave pleas, she discretely signaled to the camera to have her sister’s gag replaced.
“No!” Drusilla screamed one last desperately plea as she saw the gag coming toward her mouth and knew that her sister’s fate was sealed and that she would never see Diana again.
Drusilla was able to struggle just enough to prevent her mouth from being covered those extra few precious seconds to utter, “I love you, Diana! I’ll never forget you! Never! I swear! I love you, sister! I love you! I lov…. Mmmmph! MMMMMPPPH!”
Diana turned her head away from the screen as a few tears formed in her eyes.
“I love you, too, Dru,” she answered softly. “Please forgive me… baby sister.”
Having a sense of compassion, the Black Hood turned off the feed so that Wonder Woman would not be subjected to her sister’s indignity any longer.
“Thank you for not hurting her,” Wonder Woman tears became more abundant. “I’m ready to be your prisoner now. Shall we begin?”
“Take a minute or two to re-compose yourself,” the Black Hood showed just the slightest hint of tenderness. “I don’t want to see your tears just yet. That will come later. Any further tears you shed will be my own personal doing.”
It took Wonder Woman a good minute and a half to get her crying under control. She never realized, until this very moment, how precious her sister was to her.
When her last tear was wiped away, Wonder Woman, with a straight face and a proud stance, stood before the camera, cleared her throat, and said, “Okay… now I’m ready.”
“Are you?” the Black hood answered.
“I am,” Wonder Woman said with all her conviction and confidence that she normally displaced when faced in a crisis.
“We shall see,” the Black Hood resumed his normal tone. “I’ve waited years for this moment. I’m going to savor this victory forever… and perhaps... you’ll savor it as well. Let the games begin! My God, this is going to be fun!”
“You’ll have plenty of time to gloat over me later,” Wonder Woman resumed her smugness. “Stop talking and do whatever you want to me. The sooner I see my sister leave here the better.”
“As you wish, my raven-haired beauty. Time is short and I plan to do a lot to you.”
“Very, well. What do you want me to do first?”
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