The Search for Damian Wayne

By: Malaizjan P.J. Shultz & Reina Grayson

***Ok. Here is the final saga to our alternate universe Batman Beyond series. The first arch is introducing Damian Wayne. In the first series, Bruce learned that his son was still alive. So now Terry and Jason have taken it upon themselves to find him and return him to Bruce before Bruce passes away. This is that story. Reina Grayson has seen Son of Batman and loved it so I thought it would be nice to intro an older Damian Wayne in the BB universe. So here goes nothing! ***

Chapter 1

Wesley Kent.

Marik & Reiena Greyson.

Iesha West.

Bruce & Jason Greyson-'Ahm.

Rini Greyson-Kent.

Gaellan Sandsmark.

Reilie Greyson-Kent.

They are Delta Squad.

They are the next-gen team. A family. With a fight ahead of them.

Omega and Alpha Squads are nearly grown or grown. Their parents have retired.

But old enemies have turned their attention to the children.

When two groups of enemies team up to take out the JLU, who is left to protect the Earth?

Omega Squad?

Alpha Squad?

Or will it be Delta Squad?

Or is the Earth doomed?

Ebon is back; with an all new LOD. With 'Talia' al'Ghul and the mysterious "The Master" in his corner, the enemy of Static Shock and Gear has turned his sights on the Earth.

Now heroes must prepare the much too young team for battle...a battle that even the audacious Outlaws are ill-prepared to wage.

Is the answer locked in the legacy of Camelot and Serenity Myrrdain, the granddaughter of Merlin the Magnificent? Or is this a battle that only the Young Justice Team of the past can help win?

1 week after the birth of Rini Kent

Terry finally had the guts to see Meygan and Kevin at their new 3-story home. Dana went with because Terry had waited a week after he helped bring little Rini Briar Kent into the world to even see her.

The large home was the farthest away from the Greyson and Kent homes. And for good reason; the 3-floor home had a master bedroom on the first floor, as well as a library, living room, dining room & kitchen. The second floor had 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The third floor had a bedroom and a large sunroom with a retractable roof to let in sunlight.

Oh and it had its own elevator. Best idea ever.

The basement had a large gaming room and another bathroom.

Kevin was making dinner since they were going to have company. Meygan sat in the rocking chair, feeding Rini a special Kryptonian baby formula. Her incubator was next to the chair.

Rini was so very tiny and her lungs and body still needed time to develop. But for feeding and diaper changes, she could come out.

"Rini…already?" Meygan held up a 3 ounce bottle that was empty.

Kevin popped his head out of the kitchen doorway. "It's empty?"

"Yeah. I think... she needs to go to 4 ounces at a time." Meygan stood up and placed her daughter back in the incubator, in which the clear roof slid back into place.

Kevin finished the last dish and placed it on the table before turning to his wife, who was leaning in the doorway. Kevin went to his young wife, and held her to him. "How do you feel?"

"That 2nd blood transfusion helped." Meygan closed her eyes as she was held.

"Stop."

"Huh?"

"Martian telepathy here. It wasn't your fault. Rini's early birth wasn't your fault. I promise you, if I ever see that jerk again, he will die. Slowly."

"Kevin, relax. We're still here," she whispered.

"If it wasn't for Terry..." he said.

The front doorbell rang.

Kevin went to answer it as Meygan moved the incubator into the kitchen.

"Hey!" Kevin cried happily as Terry and Dana stood there. "You made it!" Kevin stepped aside and let them walk inside.

Dana whistled at all of the space the Greyson-Kent family had.

Terry smiled as Meygan poked her head out of the kitchen. "Hey Meyg. Listen, about last we-"

"C'mon, dinner's ready." And Meygan went to sit down.

Terry sighed. He and Dana went into the kitchen. This was going to be harder than he thought.

Dinner had been great and everyone went to the living room to talk. The incubator was next to Meygan.

"How's Rini?" Terry asked.

"Well, she gained a pound as of yesterday and she's developing well. Her lungs are weak but ok," Meygan told him.

"Can I see her?" Dana asked.

"Sure!" Kevin pressed a button and the side of the incubator became clear and Rini was napping.

"She's so cute!" Dana said with glee. "And her hair! Look at all of that hair!"

Kevin touched Meygan's shoulder. "She has Meygan's hair."

"And her dad wrapped around her fingers," Meygan added.

Dana laughed.

"Meyg?" Terry said. "I'm sorry I-"

"Terry, you saved their lives," Kevin said to him. "They wouldn't be here if you hadn't been there."

Terry blushed.

"Speaking of, Meygan and I have been talking...and we wanted to ask you both...to be Rini's godparents."

Dana looked shocked.

Terry's jaw dropped.

"Us?" Dana said.

"Yes. You told Terry what to do. And he did all the heavy lifting."

Terry looked into the clear wall of the incubator.

Rini was awake and smiling at him. "Hi Uncle Terry," she said mentally.

"Whoa!" he said mentally. "You're...talking?"

"Part Martian," Rini told him.

Terry smiled. "And Kryptonian."

"I'm not sure," Rini mentally whispered back.

"Try kicking the incubator," he suggested.

"Ok!" Rini gave the bottom of the incubator a strong kick and it cracked.

Terry gasped.

Kevin and Meygan were shocked.

"Sorry!" Terry cried.

"What?" Dana said to Terry, arms crossed.

"I didn't think she'd do it!"

"Do what?" Meygan asked.

"Kick the incubator!" Terry was panicked.

Meygan laughed. "Well, you helped us figure out if she had any Kryptonian powers. Thanks!"

"Wait-you're not mad?!" Dana asked.

"Nope!"

Terry let out a breath.

Rini showed a smiling face with lots of smiling.

Terry shook his head. He was so screwed with this baby. "Ok, ok. I accept."

"Me too," Dana added.

"Good. Thanks."

Meygan smiled. Rini liked Terry, she could tell; but the "Master" was still out there and she felt like he was watching her. The major question was why was he targeting Areina and her? It had to be more than that they were the descendants of King Arthur, because he'd be after Mathen, Molly, Reiena, Marik and Cassidee too. So there was a secondary reason.

She hoped she could find that answer before long...

"Meygan?" came Terry's voice.

Meygan shook her head. "Sorry."

Terry watched her with worry. "If he tries anything, I'll be there. Ok?"

Rini chose that moment to giggle. It was a thread of sound.

Everyone looked at her.

"See? Rini's not worried," Terry told her.

Meygan smiled. "Ok, not worried anymore."

"Speaking of, we have to go shopping!" Dana said. "Tomorrow?"

"Sure! I'll see if Areina wants to come," Meygan added.

"Ok. Call me in the morning."

Terry smiled as Dana took his arm. "Ok, see you tomorrow!"

Meygan and Kevin waited until they were gone before they kissed.

"Relax, my princess," Kevin said mentally. "We're safe."

Meygan sent waves of being assured but in her heart...

She feared for their daughter.