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Post by jack on Aug 21, 2011 21:17:28 GMT -5
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Themyscira. Home of the Amazons. It was also a place in which his mother trained and even considered a second home. The only thing about it was that men were forbidden to step foot on their land, well almost all men. Unless you were Bruce Wayne or Clark Kent you were going to get your ass handed to you by a group of immortal warrior super models in armor. So why was he on his way to the island without any concern? Well that was simple. Not only was Jack the son of Cassandra Sandsmark, the former Wonder Girl, but he also happened to be related to the Olympian Gods. That last bit made him exempt from the no men rule on Paradise Island.
Though he was dressed in his Robin costume, the latest Teen Wonder wasn’t going to visit the island for business. In fact, he was actually going there for personal reasons. At his mother’s suggestion, Jack decided to visit and explore that side of his extended family he didn’t know. And what made it better was that Jack even had a tour guide in Selena Prince. Jack didn’t know Selena that well, aside from the few times he visited the Hall of Justice for Titans business, but was looking forward to getting to know his team mate better. The fact that she was beautiful just happened to be a big perk.
Bringing the batboat into the island’s dock, he got out of the sleek vehicle, and hoped up onto the wooden dock. Looking up at the sun for a brief moment, Jack strolled down the deck confidently toward the dark-haired beauty who had been waiting for his arrival.
Good afternoon Selena, he said with a cheerful smile and cheerful tone to match.
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Post by Selena Prince on Aug 21, 2011 21:32:25 GMT -5
* all the world's a stage, [/b][/font] and all the men and women merely players- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [/center] Selena was happy to back home in Themyscira, she had come back for some vacation time if you’d like to call it that. Well actually she was asked to give a tour of the island to her team mate Robin, normally men weren’t allowed on the island unless you were Superman or Batman but since Robin was the son of Cassandra Sandsmark her mother’s former Wonder girl and grandson to Zeus he was the exception. To be honest Selena didn’t really know what to think of him, she had seen him around the Hall of Justice a few times but they’ve never really worked with each other that often though from what Jake informed her Nightwing and Robin were cousins.
Though to be honest that was pretty much all that Selena knew of him besides his name, his name was Jack. It was a simple name though she didn’t hear like names like that often so in a way Selena found it refreshing. She flew to the docks around noon since Jack would be arriving via boat or so she was told, apparently he could fly but being quarter Olympian she understood why getting to Themyscira would be a hard time for him. Selena waited on the docks in her Wonder Girl outfit and eventually a bat shaped boat came into view. Out of the vessel came the Teen Wonder himself, he smiled at her and said good afternoon. Selena smiled and nodded to him in return being polite since he was giving her the same courtesy. He was around her age maybe a year older and she couldn’t deny it he was attractive though Selena had Jake in her life.
“And to you Jack I hope that your trip here was well” Selena said with a smile crossing her arms but never letting her eyes leave Jack’s for a few minutes before she looked away. “Would you like to get this tour started now or would you prefer some rest and food first? Themyscira is a long way from Gotham after all you must’ve been travelling for quite some time”
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Post by jack on Aug 21, 2011 22:26:45 GMT -5
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Okay, so he had to admit that when she smiled that she went from being beautiful to downright divine. Jake was one lucky guy to have a girl like Selena on his arm. How his younger cousin landed the girl he had no idea, but he’d certainly have to investigate to find out.
The trip was actually really good. I got to listen to some tunes so it helped to pass the time, he answered in his upbeat tone as his smile spread across his face. I don’t need any rest actually, but I suppose a quick bite to eat wouldn’t be too bad I suppose.
The mention of food had certainly been an agreeable subject for the young hero. Though he had eaten before leaving for the island, it was only a ham and cheese sandwich. He figured that it would have been enough to do him, but judging from the gurgling he was feeling in his stomach he was wrong.
I’m guessing that ordering out for a pepperoni pizza is out of the question huh? He asked jokingly.
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Post by Selena Prince on Aug 21, 2011 22:44:34 GMT -5
* all the world's a stage, [/b][/font] and all the men and women merely players- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [/center] Selena laughed a little when she heard Jack’s stomach growl she supposed she should be a gracious host and take him to where the food was. “Sadly yes to be honest I miss eating pizza when I come home but don’t worry we have a lot of other things here that will suffice” Selena said with a smile. She figured that flying would be the best option and from what her grandmother Queen Hyppolyta told her, Jack could fly, they could walk but it would take a little bit longer and Selena was excited to get the tour started. Selena started floating to where she could look down at Jack though she was still in hearing distance without either of them having to shout at one another.
“Why don’t we fly to where the food is, it’ll be much faster and this way you can get an excellent view of the island, we can map out where you want to go first for the tour I’m suppose to give you” Selena said with a smirk, truth be told she wanted to observe Robin just to see how strong he was and what his limitations were then of course the fact that she couldn’t really stop looking at him was a reason too. [/blockquote] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - * the pen is mightier than the sword [/color] 351 words* such stuff as dreams are made on[/color] using quotes from william shakespeare* get thee to a nunnery![/color] Jack "Robin" Drake is tagged* what's in a name?[/color] template made by LAURIE?! of CAUTION 2.0[/size][/blockquote]
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Post by jack on Aug 21, 2011 23:07:31 GMT -5
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ He stood there grinning as he watched Selena ascend into the bright blue sky. Before she had even mentioned the idea of flying to where they could get some grub, he knew that was going to be their means of locomotion. Luckily, Jack didn’t really mind. In fact, Jack loved flying. It was his favorite of the powers he had inherited from his mother.
You know, that sounds like a pretty good idea actually, he replied as he too began to ascend into the sky.
Once JB was eye level with the Amazon Princess, he halted his ascension, and smiled at her as his scalloped black and yellow cape blew in the wind behind him. He knew it was wrong of him, especially since she was his cousin’s girl, but JB couldn’t help but check Selena out while they hovered in the sunny sky.
So, why don’t you lead the way beautiful Amazon Princess tour guide, he said with a soft laugh.
Okay, so flirting with Jake’s girl was probably a bad thing to do, but he couldn’t help it. The girl was a knockout. And besides, it wasn’t like Jake was around to see it. What harm came from harmless flirting anyway? Right?
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Post by Selena Prince on Aug 21, 2011 23:18:57 GMT -5
* all the world's a stage, [/b][/font] and all the men and women merely players- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [/center] Selena raised an eyebrow when he said she was beautiful…that could either be taken as flirting or a compliment. Selena would give him the benefit of the doubt that he was unaware of her relationship with his cousin or maybe he was just trying to be nice. Though Selena knew she should probably be upset that he was flirting with her though in reality she wasn’t, if anything she was kind of happy he thought she was beautiful it was a compliment wasn’t it? Maybe she was just over thinking it was all.
“With pleasure, just try to keep up” Selena challenged with a matching laugh and smirk both made of nothing but playfulness. She outstretched her arms as she flew but kept her fist closed it was a natural position when she flew for some reason it was the immediate position that her body went in when flying. Selena could sense that Jack was flying behind her with her black and yellow cape rustling in the wind she thought the cape was kind of cool maybe she could get one though maybe in red and gold instead of Robin’s colors. Below them was the island and its inhabitants some stopped what they were doing to watch their princess and the new comer for a few seconds. Selena couldn’t help but realize just how much she missed Themyscira, it would always be home for her. “So see anything that you like?” Selena asked slowing down a bit so that she could fly side by side with Jack and wouldn’t have to compete over the winds to be heard. [/blockquote] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - * the pen is mightier than the sword [/color] 266 words* such stuff as dreams are made on[/color] using quotes from william shakespeare* get thee to a nunnery![/color] Jack "Robin" Drake is tagged* what's in a name?[/color] template made by LAURIE?! of CAUTION 2.0[/size][/blockquote]
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Post by jack on Aug 21, 2011 23:34:32 GMT -5
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Challenge accepted, he said with his own playful grin as he flew after her. Even though JB had a pretty good view of Selena from behind, he instead focused on the island below him. He had gone there to learn about the island and the Amazons after all, though he was certainly enjoying the flirting.
The more of the island that Jack took in, the more impressed he became with it. He began to understand why they called it Paradise Island. The architecture, the fields, the space, the freedom. It was all so amazing. He began to understand just why his mother loved visiting it so much and why she wanted him to experience it.
The sound of Selena’s soft voice shook him from his thoughts and he turned his gaze to look over at her. Smiling brightly at the dark-haired beauty, JB nodded his head in response to her question.
It’s all so amazing and beautiful. I can see why you guys, ladies, keep it hidden from the outside world. And I can see why my mother suggested I come visit. It really is something special, he said sincerely. You’re a very lucky girl to call this place home Selena. Definitely a lot better than Gotham.
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Post by Selena Prince on Aug 22, 2011 18:56:23 GMT -5
* all the world's a stage, [/b][/font] and all the men and women merely players- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [/center] “Thanks I feel lucky, after being away from Themyscira for so long I like coming home every now and then” Selena explained with a smile, she went back to focusing on flying though wasn’t racing Robin that much as she was earlier now it was more relaxing easy going type of flying. She found herself taking in the sights just as much as Jack was, though Selena was trying to point out the differences from the last time Selena was home. She was glad to say that things didn’t look that different from what she remembered but Selena still missed home. The world of man was nice but nothing compared to Themyscira in her opinion but she had grown to love her friends, the new family she found with Steve and Etta Trevor and then of course there was Jake, her boyfriend who wasn’t allowed on the shores of Themyscira.
Deciding not to think of things like that and focus more on the task at hand Selena spotted a familiar face on the steps of the palace. Her grandmother Queen of Themyscira and the Amazons that inhabited it, Hippolyta; smiling she turned to Jack. “Would you like to meet the Queen of the Amazons? She would probably want to know that you arrived safely” Selena said, it was on their way down to where food was so chances were Jack would meet the queen sooner or later. [/blockquote] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - * the pen is mightier than the sword [/color] 237 words* such stuff as dreams are made on[/color] using quotes from william shakespeare* get thee to a nunnery![/color] Jack "Robin" Drake is tagged* what's in a name?[/color] template made by LAURIE?! of CAUTION 2.0[/size][/blockquote]
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Post by jack on Aug 23, 2011 20:49:41 GMT -5
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When Selena had mentioned meeting Hippolyta, Jack actually felt some butterflies in his stomach. Hippolyta had been very kind to his mother and had always treated her with the utmost respect, something he knew his mother earned on her own and not because she was the daughter of Zeus. Though JB had always wanted to meet Hippolyta, and the other Amazons, the idea of it actually happening was rather nerve wracking. After all, Hippolyta had been alive for thousands of years.
Ummm, sure, he said with a nervous grin. I suppose it would be a pretty good idea to introduce myself to the Queen seeing as I’m a visitor to her land, he added with a small laugh that still showed his nervousness. Hopefully I don’t end up putting my foot in my mouth.
Slowly to a halt, Jack smiled over to Selena as he lowered himself to the ground below. Once his feet had hit the ground, he closed his eyes, and tried to bring up the confidence inside him. Normally Jack wasn’t so nervous when it came to meeting people, but Hippolyta wasn’t your average person. She was the Queen of the Amazons. As far as Jack was concerned, it was a pretty big deal.
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Post by Selena Prince on Aug 24, 2011 21:48:22 GMT -5
* all the world's a stage, [/b][/font] and all the men and women merely players- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [/center] Selena laughed at Jack’s comment about meeting her grandmother of he did have a reason to be afraid she was the Queen of an entire Warrior race. “Don’t worry if things get bad I’ll protect you” Selena promised to Jack smiling at him. Once she was positive that she had somewhat reassured him Selena began her slow descend to the steps of the palace where the queen had been watching them for who knows how long. “My Queen” Selena said with a smile before hugging her grandmother quickly. She wasn’t entirely sure why she used such honorifics with her own grandmother, maybe it was because of the way the other amazons addressed her or it could be that Hippolyta always looked too young to be a grandmother to Selena. Though that wasn’t entirely a bad thing immortal age was something that every Amazon born on the island was given.
“This is Jack son of Wondergirl, grandson of Zeus I suggested coming here first since you said you were interested in seeing him” Selena explained taking a step back from her grandmother and more to Jack’s side as if a shield between the two though it was unneeded. [/blockquote] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - * the pen is mightier than the sword [/color] 197 words* such stuff as dreams are made on[/color] using quotes from william shakespeare* get thee to a nunnery![/color] Jack "Robin" Drake is tagged* what's in a name?[/color] template made by LAURIE?! of CAUTION 2.0[/size][/blockquote]
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Post by jack on Aug 27, 2011 22:41:01 GMT -5
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I’m gonna hold you to that, he said with a jovial tone.
He doubted that things would turn ugly and that he would need protection. Jack was raised to be very respectful to those he met and though Jack had never met Queen Hippolyta, he already possessed a tremendous amount of respect for the Amazon matriarch.
Following in step behind Selena, he watched as the dark-haired beauty approached her grandmother, and hugged her affectionately. The sight had reminded him of the way that he hugged his mother and it made him smile brightly. When Selena had announced him to the Amazon Queen, Jack removed the mask from his face as a sign of respect, and bowed politely at the woman.
It’s an honour to meet you Queen Hippolyta. My mother has always spoken very fondly of you and of Themyscira. I thank you for allowing me the opportunity to see it’s beauty for myself, he said with a humble, and slightly nervous, tone of voice.
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Post by Selena Prince on Aug 28, 2011 15:53:40 GMT -5
* all the world's a stage, [/b][/font] and all the men and women merely players- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [/center] “Arise son of Wondergirl…you are among friend’s here” Hippolyta responded in an authoritive tone. Selena sighed rolling her eyes a little, she called this his grandmother’s royal persona. The tough exterior which was the way she acted but Selena saw moments of her where her grandmother was nurturing and motherly. Still Selena was happy that she didn’t write Jack off right on the spot; at least she stayed true to her word and was letting Jack prove herself before she judged. If only Selena could get her to do that for Jake…oh well she would have to worry about that another time she supposed.
Selena turned her gaze from her grandmother and toward Jack without his mask on Selena could see his face clearly and she still found him attractive to the point she had to look down for a second so he didn’t catch her staring. “Grandmother if it pleases you I was hoping to take our guest to get something to eat he’s had a long travel here after all” Selena said deciding to move to another task at hand. She didn’t mean to cut the conversation short or anything but she wanted to be a gracious host and show Jack around as well.
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Post by jack on Aug 28, 2011 17:14:04 GMT -5
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When the Queen had instructed told him that he hadn’t needed to bow, Jack resumed his usual confidant posture. Sure he was nervous, but Jack was an expert at hiding stuff like that. He was also an expert at minding his surroundings, which was how he had caught Selena looking at him intently for a moment before looking away. It was a gesture that had caused him to grin ever so slightly.
After Hippolyta had informed Selena that she could take him to wherever she wanted on the island, Jack smiled and nodded politely. As the Amazon Queen had walked away, Jack relaxed his posture a little bit, and turned his attention back to his dark-haired tour guide.
So, I don’t suppose you Amazons have some secret Amazon pepperoni pizza recipe that you can share? He inquired in with his joking tone. Or is it going to be a big surprise?
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Post by Selena Prince on Sept 5, 2011 18:06:47 GMT -5
* all the world's a stage, [/b][/font] and all the men and women merely players- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [/center] “Well if we do have a pizza recipe they’re hiding it from me but don’t worry we have food that is just as good” Selena explained with a smile and some laughter. She motioned for Jack to follow her as she led him deeper inside the palace where her grandmother disappeared shortly before them. The walls were painted a regal crème color and had mosaic paintings of famous warriors occasionally a gold statue here or there of gods or goddesses. Though a common image that was shown was her mother Diana Prince known to the world as Wonder Woman; Selena had always been proud to call her mother. Selena hoped to make Diana proud one day and become Wonder Woman once she was older of course but for now she was more than happy to be addressed as Wonder Girl.
Finally they came upon the dining area, in the center of the room was a large table covered in foods of all kinds. Meats, poultry, dairy, wheat pretty much every food group was here save the sugary candies you would find in the world of man. The food on Paradise Island was much more healthier but it tasted better than anything Selena could eat in the Titans Tower.
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Post by jack on Sept 9, 2011 19:20:19 GMT -5
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ He followed after her with a wide grin on his face as he started to wonder just what the Amazons ate on the island. During their small fly over the island, he really didn’t see any wild life roaming around. Then again, the island was pretty big, and there was definitely a lot more for him to see. Whether or not he would see it all was a different story, but he certainly did hope to.
And I dunno Selena. There are very few things around that can beat a deep dish pepperoni pizza and I doubt you guys are gonna have ‘em here on Themyscira, he said just before the pair had stepped into the dining hall. When his eyes fell upon all the food, he felt his jaw drop open slightly at the sight of all the various foods. So I think I stand corrected, he said with a sheepish grin as he stepped further into the room. Did you girls get a Costco out here or something?
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