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Introduction
Dick Grayson's POV
The teen titans lived on for many years, in fact, they still do even now. And I still lead them proudly, but not as Robin. Not anymore. I'm Nightwing now. It's unbelievable how far we've gotten. And as for my personal life, as Dick Grayson, I'm married now, AND with a 5- year -old child. And yes, you guessed it; it is to Starfire, which I now know is not her real name. However, when I'm being Nightwing around the rest of the team, I still call her by her alias. Things couldn't be better for me or the team. But sadly, we've lost a member. Raven. Trigon surprisingly survived what happened in the past, and now he made a terrible reappearance. When he attacked this time, he took Raven away. She couldn't fight back, because she was undergoing some type of transformation. The rest of us couldn't take Trigon, so he got away, taking Raven with him, back to his hellish pits from where he came. Since then, for 6 years straight, along with our usual crime fighting, we started searching for them, all across the universe. The team is starting to grow apart now, since everyone is growing up and getting families of their own. Even I'm getting tired of the same old thing. I have my own family to take care of now. It's been so crazy I haven't gotten to spend much time with my child the first 5 years of her life. I think it's time for me to get some help.
Bruce Wayne's POV
Here I am, about 45, and completely retired from being Batman. It's shocking how long I've worked as the Batman, but I'm too old for this stuff now. Besides, I still have a life outside of it and I'm actually the mentor of a new batman now. But that's another story. Right now, I just got home from my job, and just now got a call from someone I haven't heard from in years. I picked up the phone and started talking
Bruce: Hello who is this?
Dick: Hey Bruce it's me, Richard
Bruce: Dick, is that you?
Dick: Yes it's been a while.
Bruce: So how's it going in Jump City?
Dick: It's getting rough. I called because I need your help.
Bruce: What's the problem?
Dick: I need help taking care of the city because we all have families
now, and for the fact that I can't be Nightwing forever.
Bruce: If you think you're having trouble, look at me.
I'm much too old for this hero work.
Dick: Then what can I do? I can't keep this up for much longer.
Bruce: I'm coming over to see the situation in person. I'll be there as fast as I
can.
I hung up the phone and immediately left the mansion, heading for Jump City.
Whatever this is, it must be important.
Dick Grayson's POV
Since my old partner's coming over, I thought I'd bring my wife and child out to the living room. Not only to meet Mr. Wayne, but to join in the discussion. Well, at least my wife anyway. I don't think I want my kid to hear any of this. I straightened up the house a little, and sent my daughter to bed. Once I heard the doorbell ring, I knew it was him. Just in time. I opened the door and allowed him in.
"It's good to see you again, Bruce. Come in and sit down" I greeted."This is my wife Koriand'r, or Starfire as you might know her, but you can call her Kori.
"Pleased to meet you Kori" I'm Bruce Wayne, Dick's old time fighting partner", he introduced. I leaned over to her ear.
"He used to be the Batman", I whispered.
"Oh, okay", she whispered back. As planned, we started discussing the problem.
Bruce: So I see you have your hands full with your job and new home. So tell me, what happened to the rest of the team?
Dick: Well, they all have their own lives to worry about now, along with trying to find Raven.
Bruce: Raven's missing? What happened?
Dick: Trigon happened
Kori: He took Raven away. No one knows if she is to be okay.
Bruce: I see. Well I'm sorry to hear that. So Kori, where are you working?
Dick: She works here.
Kori: Yes. I desire to stay at home and keep the house.
Bruce: Then maybe you can keep and extra eye on the city.
Kori: I am sorry but I cannot.
Bruce: Why not?
Dick: Because that's not the only thing she cares for here.
"Mommy?" My child had just walked out here. Kori ran over to tend her needs.
Bruce: Who is this?
Dick: This is Mari. Our child
Bruce: Does she have any abilities
Dick: Yes. I learned my skills, but Kori's traits were unmistakably passed down.
Bruce: I think I know how to solve your problem.
Dick: What do you mean?
Bruce: Well we can't be heroes forever, but your daughter; she has her whole life ahead of her.
Dick: I don't think… no. I can't do that to her. It's too dangerous.
Bruce: Well if she's anything like you, you can't stop her. Look, we need somebody. You and I can watch over the city for now, but when she's old enough, you and Kori need to train her and prepare to take over.
Dick: I guess I have no choice then.
Bruce: Don't worry. It's in her blood to do this.