Author: My first ever batman story! I am so excited! -twitches-
Disclaimer: How many times do I have to go over this? McDonald's nothing.
Father and Son
Bruce stared at the picture silently, blue eyes dark and sad. Eeven now, so many years later, he couldn't understand why Dick had left. Of course, the difference of opinions... of ideas and beliefs had been a big part of it. Yet in his heart and mind, Bruce knew there was more to it than that. There had been a fallout. Barbara knew some of it, but not all. She was unaware of the hate filled words the night before their last patrol together. Dick had yelled at Bruce, damning him to hell, but he had refused to yell back. The ex-Robin was even more upset when he wouldn't return the words that were being yelled at him. So much anger had clouded his eyes as he left the master bedroom, slamming the door behind him.
"Master Bruce?" the billionaire turned, steeling his eyes as he looked at his butler and father figure.
"Yes, Alfred?" he asked, his voice soft. The man hesitated for a moment before he finally responded.
"Master Dick is here to see you."
He paused, a small smile appearing on his face as he stood from the chair. There, standing in the doorway behind Alfred was Dick Grayson... the one-time son of Bruce Wayne. For a moment, Nightwing's features softened as he took in Bruce's appearence, but just as quickly they changed back to the facade that he always wore.
"I'm getting married... to Barbara."
Bruce nodded, she had told him a few days ago. Dick continued to stare at him.
"She wants you and Alfred to be there."
"Of course." Bruce responded, nodding once more. He knew as much. Dick hesitated though when he turned away. His voice was soft as he spoke again, "... be my best man."
This, of course, surprised Batman. He hadn't expected that. Not at all. Yet, he smiled none-the-less. Maybe they could repair the rift that had been forged between them. The wall that had separated father and son for so long.
"Of course, Dick."
