A royal meeting

Diana looked around in awe as she walked down the halls of the HMS Hellfire. She'd never seen a ship that looked so opulent -- the Justice Watchtower and most spaceships in the galaxy were so utilitarian. As she saw the pleasure gardens and the guest quarters as she toured the ship, she couldn't help but think about building a ship like this for herself, and for Amazonia.

The Wonder Woman had brought Donna Troy, Cassie Sandsmark and Raven aboard the ship -- as close friends and former Titan teammates of Princess Koriand'r, they could possibly help in gaining the Queens' favor, as the Tamaranean princess had quickly become a close ally to them. Not that Diana expected she would need to persuade the Queens of anything -- the Sirens were a menace to both groups -- but it was still a good option to have if needed.

Diana marveled as she entered the Throne Room, where Jean, Emma and Betsy sat. She'd seen many different throne rooms, but none aboard a Starship. The Queens of X spared no expense building the Hellfire.

Jean Grey was the first to greet the Amazon Princess, offering a handshake. "Diana of Themyscira. On behalf of the other Queens, it is an honor to make your acquaintance."

"The feeling is mutual, Black Queen," Diana answered. "This is a very impressive ship."

"The HMS Hellfire is one of the X-Alted Queendom's proudest accomplishments," Betsy remarked. "Hearing a Princess of Amazonia call it impressive is high praise."

Speaking of being impressed, look at that body, Emma thought, conversing with the other queens via telepathy. I certainly hope we get to know Diana more intimately.

The other Queens were quick to agree, but knew that business had to come first. Seducing Diana and the other Amazons shouldn't be that difficult, anyway -- after all, they came from a planet populated by exclusively by women. They surely knew the beauty of the female body as well as anyone.

"I've brought some of my acquaintances," Diana continued. "I'd like to introduce you to Cassie, Donna and Raven."

The Queens made their introduction, lustfully eyeing the young women.

Lots of sex going on here, I take it? Raven thought, broadcasting her thoughts to the Queens.

Emma smiled wickedly. All the time, Goth Girl. So you're a telepath? This should be fun...

I'm also an empath -- the lust on this ship is overwhelming.

...And how is it affecting you? Emma wondered, wondering what Raven looked like under that hood. Sure, she could have read her memories, but she decided it would be more fun to find out on her own.

Not sure. I'd have to assimilate it first. And I can't say I'm planning on it, Raven matter-of-factly stated.

Hmmm. Well, I'll have to try convincing you, Emma thought. She did love a challenge.

"As you know, we have a friend of yours staying on board with us," Jean said. "She should be along soon..."

On cue, Kori walked into the room. Her face lit up upon seeing her old Titan teammates, and she greeted them with enthusiastic hugs.

"I might have missed you, Kori," Raven said, a nearly imperceptible smile crossing her lips. She could help but sense Kori's emotions -- Tamaraneans were known for their heightened emotional states, but Raven had never sensed Kori so happy... or lustful.

Koriand'r and her teammates left the room to catch up, leaving Diana to discuss business with the Queens.

"As I mentioned, I've come to propose an alliance," Diana proclaimed. "As you know, the Sirens of Lust have taken not only Amazonia, but the Vega system as well. As we speak, they seek to conquer other planets. In time, I believe they'll come after Krakoa..."

"Not if I have anything to say about it," Emma interrupted. "I'll butcher them myself if they try anything."

Emma Frost's disdain for the Sirens was obvious. Certainly she understood the Sirens' reasons for doing what they were doing -- she was as hedonistic and lustful a lesbian as you'd ever find in the galaxy -- but enslaving a galaxy was not only too far, it was boring. There was no fun in completely controlling a person, no game. The White Queen loved the chase. Sure, she wasn't above using her psychic powers to nudge someone in the right direction, but it was so much more satisfying to her to successfully persuade beautiful women into her bed than to merely control them like a puppet. Beyond that, Emma had built the X-Alted Queendom into what it was, along with Jean & Betsy, and the Sirens or Emperor Doom would only take it over her dead body.

"You're going to need help," Diana continued. "The Sirens are formidable enemies. Unchecked they'll soon rival the likes of Emperor Doom. Trust me, they've enslaved my planet, and they won't stop there."

The Queens all agreed -- Diana was right. If the Sirens could break the Amazons, they had to be using some sort of cosmic-level power. And they weren't going to stop. And even if the Sirens failed, there was still the Doom Empire and LexCorp to worry about. And then there were the dual threats of Thanos & Darkseid. Who knew what they were up to? The Queens would need all the help they could.

"We accept your proposal," Jean agreed. "We've promised to help Princess Koriand'r retake Tamaran, and we'll help you retake Amazonia. But we'll need a plan first..."

"...And more allies," Betsy noted. "I'll call Avenger ****."