This is a story about the first time that Alfred and Thomas see Bruce. At this point in time its more about their friendship instead of Alfred and Bruce. Oh, also, first Batman fic and please read and review.
Disclaimer: All characters belong to DC, Bob Kane, and Bill Finger
The Batman's Butler
Bright blue eyes stared at him through the glass.
"Isn't he beautiful Alfred?" A proud Thomas Wayne asked his trusted butler. It was only hours earlier that the butler had been speeding towards the hospital with Thomas Wayne in the back seat of the car trying to offer encouragement to his laboring wife. Although Mr. Wayne was a doctor, it still isn't every day that your wife has a child.
"Do you think you could drive a little faster Alfred?" He asked in a voice soaked in anxiety.
"Sorry sir, there's a bit of traffic ahead," he stated while pushing lightly on the brake. Martha Wayne let out a painful scream and yelled at the top of her voice,
"ALFRED! If you don't figure out a way around this traffic I'll personally kill you!"
"Yes ma'am." He answered in a slightly frightened voice, and although he had to break a few minor laws, they had made it to the hospital in time.
Alfred had waited outside the room, in the lobby and although the butler scarcely showed excitement he waited in anxiousness. After all, the Waynes were practically family. Now after three dreadfully long hours he looked along with Thomas at the newest member of the Wayne family, and answered his Masters, nay, his friends question with "Indeed sir, quite beautiful. I do believe he has your chin."
"You think so Alfred?"
"Of course sir, and may I ask how Mrs. Wayne is doing?" He asked, and saw the man's face beam with an expression that can only be described as love.
"Very good, although she's sleeping now." He looked back through the glass and added, "I think he has her eyes, don't you?"
"The resemblance is uncanny sir," He stated with a smile. "Have you picked out a name yet?" He asked with curiosity. Thomas laughed and shook his head several times.
"The jury's still out on that one. We can't seem to come up with anything we can both agree on. I suggested Anthony after my grand-dad, but she doesn't think it suits him, however, she allowed it as his middle name. "
"Well as the famed Robert Bruce once stated 'If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.'" When Thomas didn't comment, Alfred looked over and saw his friend with a stunned look on his face.
"Alfred!" he yelled, causing the butler to jump, and a nearby nurse to shush them harshly. Thomas apologized and looked back at Alfred with excitement in his eyes.
"What is it sir?"
"You're a genius! Bruce… it's perfect don't you think? Bruce Wayne. It has a ring to it." Alfred looked back at the small child, and had to agree that somehow the name fit. "Of course we'll have to ask Martha first, but I'm sure she'll agree."
"Well, I certainly am flattered sir, but I wouldn't want to steal your thunder. I mean, you two should be the ones to pick out the name."
"Nonsense, you are practically family… besides, we can name our next kid…
"Alfred? Alfred?" The old butler was suddenly ripped from his daydream. He found himself staring into the same blue eyes of a much older Bruce Wayne, although much more pain-filled than the baby he first saw thirty years ago. "Are you alright? I thought I'd better check on you since you haven't been down with my coffee all day."
Alfred smiled up at his charge, "Quite alright sir… just reminiscing. By the way, Happy Birthday… I would have made a cake, but I know how much you detest sweets."
"Oh," he said in surprise, "Is it my birthday again already? Time really does fly by doesn't it?"
Indeed it does Alfred thought to himself, "And even faster when fighting crime." It was then that the butler caught sight of a dark crimson stain soaking through Bruce's shirt. He took a deep breath and sighed to himself, "I'd better stitch up that wound before you tear it open even more. " A rare smile graced Bruce's lips
"Nothing ever gets by you, does it Alfred?" He asked as they made their way to the medical table in the Batcave.
"I should think not sir," He stated while threading a surgical needle with suture, "After all, I am the Batman's butler."
So how did you guys like it? I actually looked up where Batmans name came from, and it was from the Scottish patriot, Robert Bruce. Since Alfred would probablly know something random like that I found out a way for him to be the one to name Bruce.
So, please review! Also, I might add on later with toddler Bruce or young adult Bruce. I'm open to suggestions so let me know what you want to see. Thanks for reading! :)
