Well here is my next RobXRae story, and my second that does not fall under the humor category. Now I know the first chapter is pretty boring but please give it a chance. This is my first chance at writing *ahem cough*….drama. As Marrying a Traffic Light comes to a close I figured it wouldn't hurt to get a head start on my next RobXRae fic so here it is. Also, a lot of things have been changed in this story continuity wise in the DC universe since Teen Titans continuity allows for a lot of mobility. For instance Batman met his demise at the hands of Joker instead of Darksied, Barbara became police commissioner instead of Oracle so on and so forth so can you guys just roll with it….please? Also, the designs of the other characters follow that of The Batman since I really loved the artwork in the show. Anywho, I hope you enjoy and please review! Also keep in mind the suggestions, comments and constructive criticism are always welcome!
Disclaimer: Hey! Wanna hear a piece of information you already knew? (At least a piece of information I hope you know) I do not own Teen Titans!
"Do you require anything else sir?" Alfred asked.
"No thanks Alfred, I'm fine, the cities quiet, you can take the rest of the night off" Batman said calmly, removing his cowl and running his gloved hands through is jet black hair while reviewing the findings from a robbery three days ago.
"Very well sir. Just remember to try and get some sleep tonight. Goodnight Master Dick" Alfred said exiting the Bat Cave. He sighed to himself. It had been eight years since the last man he'd served, the great Bruce Wayne and first Batman had died. According to Tim Drake the Joker had pulled himself and Batman into a vat of acid inside Ace Chemical plant during there final encounter. Alfred and Lucius Fox, the CEO of Wayne Enterprises, one of the few who knew Bruce's secret were forced to concoct the story of Bruce's death in Brazil in a yachting accident. Meanwhile, knowing the affect the death of the greatest protector of Gotham would have on the city and the underworld, Dick Grayson, the bats first sidekick, took up the mantle of the bat without hesitation.
His old team the Teen Titans had struggled without a leader even after Tim Drake, the third Robin had joined the team. The team had broken up about five years ago and the Titans had gone there separate ways. And although they had frequent get togethers and reunions Dick was never able to attend. Alfred sighed again as he slipped off his white gloves and climbed into bed. After so many years of working for men who worked all night, Alfred had found it easiest to go to bed fully dressed in case he was needed for some late night emergency. The elderly man rolled over in bed trying to find a comfortable position to fall asleep in. After a few more tosses and turns he finally gave up trying to find the sleep that wouldn't come. As tired as he was something was at the back of his mind that just wouldn't allow him to drift off.
Bruce had always been a lonely man. As close as Alfred was to him and despite all the sidekicks he'd taken on over the years Bruce had never let anyone get close enough to him to really form a good friendship. He was always on the move, never slowing down for a minute. He never had time to make any really good friends. To him, Dick, Clark, Tim and perhaps even Alfred had all been just good acquaintances. Many times Alfred had tried to encourage Bruce to settle down, to pass the torch or maybe to find someone special and start a family. Bruce had turned down Alfred's attempt to put him in a romantic relationship every time. The man had plenty of admirers, Diana, Selina, Vicki, Andrea, but in the end Bruce was a man complete devoted to his work. No matter how hard he'd pressed him he'd every time he'd gotten the same answer.
"Not now Alfred, not now, maybe when the mission is over"
The mission was never over. It started the night in the alley way all those years ago where the thug had pulled the trigger and it had continued past Bruce's death. Dick had bravely stepped to the plate and continued the mission while taking on perhaps the most difficult job in the entire super hero community and continued the mission.
"Such a burden to put on a young man" Alfred grumbled. He saw Dick becoming more like Bruce every day. Concentrated, reserved and serious. What had happened to the child he once knew who'd leapt around at Batman's side always ready with a one liner and a joke? "He shouldn't have to do this alone" he sighed to himself admitting that he was getting old and wouldn't be around forever. The last thing he wanted to see Dick end up Bruce and fall to some horrible fate, or worse leave Dick alone with no one and simply travel further down into the abyss that he looked into every night. "He won't end up like that" Alfred said quietly sitting up in bed "I swear it, maybe it won't be me but he will have someone" A rare grin crossed Alfred's features, maybe the old Batman had no time for romance but the new once certainly did.
Quickly reaching to his desk that lay beside his bed Alfred picked up the phone started dialing. He was going to find Dick…a wife.
"Hello?" came a tired voice over the line. Alfred mentally kicked himself for not remembering that it was still 2:30 A.M.
"Barbara?" he asked.
"Oh, hey Al!" The red head said cheerfully all trace of fatigue gone from her voice. Barbara Gordon was the daughter of the former police chief James Gordon and the first Batgirl, after Gordon retired Barbara became a part of GCPD and rather quickly rose to police commissioner making her the youngest one in Gotham Cities history. She was also Dick's first boyfriend and if anyone knew what kind of girls Dick would be into, it was her. The two had broken up many years ago but had managed to stay friends or, ahem…acquaintances. "What's up?"
"Well it isn't to much of a bother…I'd like some names." Alfed started with the grin still plastered on his face.
So, how was it? Hope it was okay. Anywho, please review and remember that suggestions, comments and constructive criticism are always welcome! Until next time!