So, this is going to be a prequal of sorts to my story The Next Generation but as always with my stories you don't have to read it to understand what's happening
Disclaimer: I do not own Young Justice or DC
At 20 Dick Grayson had many female lovers in his life since he had turned 14. But when it came down to it he could narrow down his true love to one-woman Barbara Gordon.
Ever since he met Barbara at the ripe age of 9 he knew he loved her. He just didn't know in what way. That was until she kissed him on his 14th birthday on a very lucky spin during a game of spin the bottle. The moment she kissed him he knew his love for her exceeded the friendship boundary.
She was with him when he stepped down from the Robin roll and became Nightwing
A week before his 18th birthday he stepped up to the roll as leader of the team. Although they he and Barbara tried to fight their emotions knowing that the leader of the team should not be having relations with a member under his lead they eventually gave in and began a long awaited hidden relationship
A year later just after his 19th birthday they lost his best friend Kid Flash. Over whelmed with guilt of having been the leader of the team when it occurred Dick realized he did the one thing he swore he would never do. He sacrificed everything for the sake of the mission, and because of that he lost Wally possibly forever. Which caused Dick to come to a decision, he broke up with Barbara telling her to live her life and handed the leader mantel down to her before leaving Gotham
He found himself living in Bludhaven and over the next 14 months he tried to put his old life behind him. Forget everyone and start over, they were better off without him, anyways right? But no matter how hard he tried a face always came to his mind. Barbara Gordon. He'd find himself lying awake at night wondering how she was and if she missed him to. He couldn't take it anymore he had to see her, even if it was for one last time
Which is what brought him back to Gotham for the first time in 14 months
He wasn't sure where Barbara lived now but during his time away he learned that Wally had returned from the Speed force. He decided to go to Wally and Artemis' place first, they would probably know where she was.
Meanwhile at the West house
Barbara Gordon stood in the kitchen with a dark haired blue eyed 7-month-old baby boy on her hip.
"Are you sure I can't help with anything?" She asked as Artemis stirred a pot on the stove
She shook her head "no it's all good besides you have Nathan" she said gesturing toward the baby.
She smiled and set the baby down on the floor allowing him to crawl around he giggled when Brucely began sniffing him.
"Well I'll at least set the table. Are Wally parents coming over for dinner?" She asked as she began counting silverware
Artemis nodded "yeah they're bringing the twins back. I'm telling you it was nice having the night off and being able to go on patrol but I miss my babies!" She grinned
Barbara nodded "I bet! When I leave him at the manor with Alfred to go on patrol I miss him so much!" She said nodding down toward her son. "Did you get the rest of your wedding planning done?" She asked walking toward the table and beginning to set it
Artemis nodded " Yup all done! We are completely ready for the wedding next week." She grinned
There was a knock at the door "is that Wally's parents?" Barbara asked
Artemis shook her head "no their car broke down so Wally went to pick them up. I don't know who that could be"
"I'll do check it out." Barbara said walking toward the door
When she opened it, she opened the door her eyes about popped out of her head when she saw Dicks grinning face
"Dick?" Barbara stuttered out
"Babs!" he gasped stepping forward and engulfing her in a hug
She made small talk with him both smiling at each other
"Well can I come in?" he asked
Realization hit Barbara, Dick didn't know about him. How would he react? What would she say?
She nodded hesitantly and stepped aside
They made their way into the kitchen to find Artemis holding Nathan above her head as she blew on his tummy. The dark-haired baby let out a giggle and flashed a big gummy grin
"Who was that Barb?" Artemis asked turning her head to look at her when she saw who was standing next to her, her expression was the same as Barbara's first was
"Arty…. who is that" Dick asked pointing at the baby
"Ughhh..' Artemis stuttered her eyes shifting toward Barbara
Dick looked at Barbara "Babs whose baby is that?"
Barbara bit her lip "Mine" she said softly
Dick looked at her "Yours?"
She nodded
"You, you had a baby?" he said in disbelief
Barbara stepped forward and took the baby from Artemis
Dick looked the baby over noticing his piercing blue eyes and fluffy jet-black hair "What's his name?" Dick asked his mouth feeling dry
She took a deep breath and looked at Artemis she gave her a nod of encouragement
"His name is Nathan Wayne Grayson" she said softly
Now it was Dicks eyes who went wide "Gray-Grayson" he stuttered falling back into a seat
Barbara nodded
"You mean to tell me that we- that I- that he is my. our…...baby" Dick stuttered again still in shock
Barbara nodded "Yeah" was all she could say
"Honey I'm home! With the offspring!" Wally's voice could be heard as he burst through he front door holding a baby boy about 4 months old in his arms while his mother followed behind him with a baby girl the same age. Both with blonde hair and green eyes
"Wait Wally?" Dick said pushing himself out of the seat
"Dick?" Wally said looking at his longtime friend in front of him
"Your alive!" Dick gasped pulling him into a hug
Wally nodded "About a month after you left uncle Barry was able to get me out of the speed force." He grinned down at the baby in his arms then looked over at Artemis now holding the baby girl
"Which resulted in these precious creatures. This is Mark Allen West, and that princess over there is Melanie Oliver West mine and Artemis' children" Wally pointed
Dick shook his head in disbelief first Bruce finds out he was a son, then I find out I have one and now Wally. "Did everyone have a kid while I was gone" he mumbled under his breath
Wally grinned at him having heard what he said, "I'm assuming you told him sweetie" Wally said looking at Barbara who nodded
Wally patted him on the shoulder "How are you taking the news?" he said handing Mark to Artemis
Dick shook his head "It's still sinking in"
Wally chuckled and took Nathan from Barbara "Well one way to get even more used to it is by getting to know your mini me" he said stuffing the baby into Dicks arms
Dick looked at the baby who's identical blue eyes were staring into his and smiled.