Wonder-Woman Trials (Story)

### Outcome

Ares is released into the world and Diana is named the "Wonder Woman" of Themyscira

## Events

### Upcoming

EP2. “Expedition to Mankind”

When a "great evil" leaks onto Paradise Island, accidentally releasing an even worser evil. Queen Hippolyta must take offensive actions and choose who will be the Wonder Woman. Kicking off our series and the very event this episode is named after, **"The Wonder-Woman Trials."** This was held on 02/24/2023 by feinjor.

## The Story

The episode would start with Queen Hippolyta telling her daughter the story of her and Themyscira’s conception. How The Gods managed to imprison Ares for starting war, but it was too late, Ares sent out a signal for reinforcements. This led to Darkseid’s Initial Invasion, also known as the “End of the Old Gods” as they died defending Earth from the intruders who sought to destroy it. The “God-Killer” Darkseid did not come through on the deal to release Ares for helping him find his long-desired prize, and Themyscira remained as a prison for Ares and as an example of what life could be like without war and struggle. She'd then explain how Diana was born out of a secret relationship between Hippolyta and the dying Zeus, creating her as to oppose any dangers that threat mankind like the God-Killer that came to threaten Earth.

In the present, Steve Trevor would be in the midst of a plane-chase through a night storm when he'd accidentally crash into the barriers of Themyscira. He'd manage to bring himself to the beach where he would prepare himself for the patrolling nazi soldiers who followed in after him. Elsewhere, Diana would be doing her regular duties as the princess when nazi soldiers would storm the capitol. Diana would leap in to action, defending the only home she's ever known from these invaders. The Queen would arrive afterwards (hearing of the commotion), and would question Diana on who trained her as she was prohibited. General Antiope would step forward, confessing that she was training her daughter. This would lead to a heated discussion whether Diana should be allowed to train. Ultimately, she'd demote Antiope of her position and would promote Nubia to General.

Towards the night, Steve would come across a tomb, a voice would whisper to him to talk shelter in the tomb. In doing so, he'd accidentally release Ares from captivity. Back with Diana, she would sneak out to clear her mind, upset with her mother's decision to punish Antiope and not her. While wandering the woods, she'd discover the cracked tomb. Upon entering she'd find Steve, assuming him to be the human form of Ares, she’d fight him. Steve would manage to diffuse the situation before getting chopped to bits by Diana's sword, telling her of what really happened. Diana would realize the gravity of the situation and take Trevor to meet with the Head Council of Themyscira.

Days would pass, Diana would go to check on Steve to inform him that he will be going home with an Ambadassor of Themyscira. He'd immediately ask if it was her, only to be confused to learn that it won’t be her and suggests she partakes in this 'competition'. She would ultimately take Steve's advice and enter the trial by using a disguise (a cloak covering her appearance), fighting the other Amazon’s (like Nubia, Artemis, Amanda and others) for title of Wonder-Woman. She'd come out on top, and then reveal herself to her mother and the people of Themyscira, arousing some celebration for her. Hippolyta would stay out of this joyous time, still believing Diana isn't ready to enter the world.