Quick warning, I am a massive chalant shipper~!

But I thought I should start off with something sweet with our loveable Robin.

If you'd like you can send a request on who should be interacted later.

Main Characters:

Dick Grayson/Robin

Zatanna

Dr Fate

Zatara

Disclaimer: It should be obvious I don't own YJ (Though I wish XD)

~Switching Fate~

Zatanna was tired, she couldn't sleep last night at all, every thought was on her father who had been sealed away and stolen from her by Dr Fate but yet she blamed herself rather than him as she was the one who placed the helmet on her. Perhaps there could have been another way, maybe she shouldn't have put the helmet on, maybe some else should have, that was all she was thinking during the night. She didn't have the energy to move or even look at her clock for that matter. She heard a gentle knock at the door and so she forced herself to speak.

"Come in..." Her voice was rather dry.

The person opened to the door to reveal themselves to be Robin in his civvie clothes. At the sight of Robin she forced herself to sit up though she wasn't sure why, with anyone else she wouldn't have wasted energy to sit up. She saw he looked rather worried but his expression was soft and understanding.

"Miss M made some pancakes if you want some?" Robin said gently.

Zatanna avoided eye contact when she spoke. "Sorry, I don't really want to go out there…"

Robin nodded but he studied her behind his glasses. She was slightly thin from not eating much and from stress, her hair was messy from not showering that often but the most noticeable thing was her eyes, they were red and puffy with bags hanging under them and he could tell she must have been crying last night.

"I could bring them in here for you if you want?" He smiled slightly.

Zatanna smiled back. "Please, if you don't mind?"

Robin chuckled lightly. "Of course not Zee." And he walked off.

Zatanna's smile didn't fade, something about Robin just made her smile. He was so kind to her the moment she came to the mountain and supported ther through these tough times of her and the way he did it made her feel like he truly understood how she felt, like he lost someone in his family two but she didn't know if that was true due to him hiding his identity. It wasn't long till she could smell the fresh pancakes coming her way as Robin walked in. He placed the plate by her bedside table.

"There slightly hot so just giving you a heads up." He said.

Zatanna smiled back. Robin took a seat by her and she didn't mind.

"No sleep last night?" He asked.

Zatanna sighed and looked away once more. "No…" She whispered.

Robin placed a hand on her shoulder. "You know Zee, maybe you should come to the beach with us today, heard it's going to be astrous." He chuckled.

Zatanna turned her head to nearly face him but didn't make eye contact, his smiled faded away.

"I-I'm sorry...I don't think I'm up for it." She said.

Robin rubbed her back slowly to comfort her. "It's alright, take all the time you need, no one's rushing you."

Zatanna nodded. She wasn't sure why but she felt she could say anything to Robin, she felt so calm and relaxed when he talked to her about her problems and him just sitting next to her made her feel happy, that she truly didn't feel alone but she didn't want to cry in front of him, she didn't want to feel like a burden. Robin however could see she was so close to crying all the time whenever they talked and he hated it, he wanted her to open up to him, let everything out so he could comfort her, support her but he knew he couldn't out right say anything, he had to wait for her to feel comfortable enough for him to fully help but he just hated to see her in pain like this.

"...Thank you…" Her voice cracked.

Robin nodded. "No problem…"

He stood and waved her goodbye before walking off to change and head to the beach with the others. But he felt sick on the inside, seeing Zatanna in pain always put him off for a while.

Later on during the day Robin couldn't help but think deeply about her, thinking of every way he could help her but nothing good came to mind. He was laying on the couch, watching tv. Most of the member left to go home expect for him and Zatanna. The group tended to leave one member behind to keep an eye on her and today Robin volentured. Deep down Robin knew how she felt, she watch a family member vanish from your life while all she could do is sit there and watch it happen. He still had nightmares of that night he parents fell, their screams echoed in his mind along with the cracking of their bones when they fell to the ground and no matter how many times he pushes those thoughts away, they always lingered around. Zatanna's case felt worse to him though, the fact her father was still there yet not always seemed like torture, especially with her. He sighed deeply. Why couldn't Dr Fate let him go for at least a day, let them have a proper goodbye, she deserves it, they both did. Something sparked in Robin's mind and it was so crazy that he thought he should just scrap it but it hang on to his mind. He decided to go check Zatanna since he hadn't heard her since this morning and he had something to give her. When he walked down the hall he couldn't help but hear something odd but not loud enough that he could understand what it was. He got to her door and knocked gently. There was a long pause that had him worried for a moment before she spoke out, her voice more broken than before.

"C-come in…" She said.

Robin stepped in to see her already sitting on the side of her bed, looking up at him. She looked the same before but with something new that Robin spotted quickly, her cheeks were slightly damp. His heart stopped for a moment when he reaslied she had been crying but the way the water was rubbed on her skin meant she had to wipe them away before he had got into her room. He felt pain in his heart but put on a soft smile.

"Everyone's gone home but I'm staying for the night, got to work on a few things that involved our recent mission." He said.

She gave a gently chuckle. "Of course you do, hacker boy."

Robin chuckled two but slipped his hand into his left pocket and pulling something out. Zatanna saw it, it was a sea shell, a rather lovely one at that. It was a golden orange that faded into a sunset red. He held it out to her.

"Thought I'd get you something from the beach."

Zatanna's hand rose but it shook slightly, showing just how tired she was but she didn't bother to try and hide it. He handed her the shell and she pulled it close, she felt the marks on it that it gained from the ocean, like the waves batting against it or it scratching against rocks. It had a slight scent of saltwater and sand and she loved it, she tended to forget what the outside felt like.

"Thank you…" She smiled.

Robin gave a thumbs up. "No prob Zee."

He turned to leave and give her space but paused at her door. "If you need me I'll be in my room alright?"

Zatanna slowly nodded and laid back onto her bed, holding the shell close to her. When he was out of her sight and heard door closed he leaned against the wall, sinking back slightly. He took a deep breath. Knowing she had been crying really hurt him this time and that plan he thought of before started to come back. His eyes narrowed, it was crazy plan but he wanted to do it, in fact he was going, no matter who tried to stop him but he couldn't help but feel scarred.

The next day Robin went to the watchtower to find something, or rather someone. He had hacked into the camera's to find this person and prayed that Batman didn't know he had hacked in. When he found the man he was looking for he ran into the room to stop him before leaving off to a mission. Robin paused before calling out to the man.

"D-Dr Fate!" He yelled.

Fate stopped and turned to the young hero. "Robin, there is something you seek?" He asked.

Robin moved closer to him and stopped in front of the man, being in Fate's presents always felt scary and nerve racking to him but he swallowed his fear and stood proudly.

"I wish to ask for something."

Fate gazed at him. "What would that be? And please make it quick, I have a mission to attention."

Robin took a deep breath and spoke. "I wish that you release Zatara." Before Fate could speak his continued. "Only for three days please, Zatanna is upset and I can sense Zatara is two...please I only think they should deserve a proper goodbye since it's possible."

Fate shook his head. "I can not allow that child, I am needed for a large mission and how would I know he would put the helmet back on?"

Robin's fist tightened. "Because I will take his place for the time being…" He whispered.

The room become silence, the air felt cold and Fate glared at the child, nearly making Robin step back and regret what he said but he stood his ground and glared back, he had to do this, for Zee.

Fate finally broke the silence. "How do I know you speak the truth, child?" He asked.

"Because of my promise, the promise I made for when I was young and become Robin, the promise to help people like me who lose a family member and do whatever I can to help them back onto their feet for give them hope as I have been their in shoes…"

Fate didn't show emotion but Robin could sense he felt something about those words.

Fate took another pause before speaking. "What is it you see in Zatanna?" He asked.

Robin wasn't sure what to say, his mind wasn't giving him anything to say so he decided to speak from the heart. He placed his hand on his chest.

"I see a lovely girl who is hiding behind a wall, chained to the ground by pain, sadness and loss. I wish to be the one to help break away those chains, to give her hope, joy and love…" He whispered the last part.

He closed his eyes for a moment to think about her, the way she smiled back when she was happy, the way she laughed at his jokes, the way her eyes glimmered in joy every time she visited. He wanted to see that again, see the really Zatanna underneath all that pain. Fate could sense this and walked up to the young boy.

"I shall agree, but three days is all I will offer, no more."

Robin showed shock but it quickly become joy as a large smile washed over his face. He nodded quickly and watched Fate take the helmet off.

Zatara wasn't sure what was going on, he was watching things through Fate's eyes when things went dark suddenly, all he remember was that they were heading out to do a mission when he heard a faint voice call out but he didn't know whose voice as it was slightly muffled. The next thing he knew he was on the ground and realized he was free. He quickly got to his feet to see Fate standing in front of him, his back turned away. He was about to say something when Fate bet him to it.

"Someone has switched for you for the time being, you have three days to spend with your daughter but then you must meet me here at midnight on the finale day." He said and walked off.

Zatara was about to ask more questioned but he didn't get the chance as Fate was gone to do his mission. He felt relief as he realised he could set things right with his child but also fear for the one who took his place, the mission they were going on would be tough and it would drain the host of most of his energy. He walked around the halls of the watchtower for a moment, remembering his way around but he heard a familiar voice behind him.

"Zatara?" A woman's voice said.

He turned around to see Wonder Woman who's face only held shock before running up to him, hugging him softly.

"How did you-?" She was cut off by him.

"I don't know, Fate said someone took my place for the time being…"

"Time being?" She questioned.

"He said I had three days to spend with Zatanna, then return at midnight at the teleporters to become his host once more."

Wonder woman paused for a moment. "Well stop wasting your time here and go see your daughter." She smiled softly.

"What about the person who switched-?" This time she cut him off.

"Me and Batman will take a look and see if we can find out who took your place, now go and see her, she's been very upset."

Zatara nodded and took off to the teleporters.

Zatanna peered around the corner, she saw Wally, Artemis and M'gann watching tv. She felt hungry and wanted to grab something to eat but only hoped they didn't see her. She strolled in and headed to the kitchen and looked around, thinking about what to have before deciding to grab a simple apple. She quickly tried to head back to her room when the Zeta tubes turned on and the words they said made her freeze in place.

'Zatara-11'

Zatanna froze in place, dropping her apple and it rolled away on the floor. The others had froze two but only for a moment as their heads turned to see the scene play out. Zatara and Zatanna stared at one another in complete shock and surprise. Zatara was the first to make movement as he took a few steps.

"Zatanna?" He gently said.

Seeing her felt like a dream, a dream he thought wasn't possible anymore but it was becoming true right in front of him as Zatanna quickly dashed forward and hugged him, gripping his clothes and she sobbed into his chest.

"Dad!" She cried out.

The other smiles and got up, walking over to the pair but didn't say anything. Zatanna kept crying for a while, praying to herself this wasn't a dream, that he wasn't an illusion that could vanish at any moment but he wasn't, he was here. She missed the feeling of hugging so much, to feel his warmth and here his heart beat. Her sobbing died down soon as she looked up at him.

"B-but how!?" She cried out by mistake.

"My guess is as good as yours." He said.

She looked at him with a puzzled expression.

He spoke again. "I suddenly awoke with Fate in front of me, back turned. He said that someone gave themselves up so I could spend three days with you but he didn't say who…"

Zatanna couldn't help but worry. "Should we find out?" She asked.

He shook his head. "Batman and Wonder woman are already on the case and from what I could get, this person did this willing, they wanted us to have these last few days…"

Zatanna still felt worried but she didn't want to complain anymore about it, her father was here and someone did this for them, she told herself that once she finds out who did this she gonna repay them somehow. She smiled at him and he smiled back.

"What do you wish to do?" He asked.

Zatanna started to think but she wasn't sure what to pick, there were so many thing she wanted to do. Wally could see her struggling and stepped forward.

"How about you two head to that fair down in town?"

They turned to him.

"Fair?" Zatanna asked.

"Ya, we went to it a few days ago and it was soooo much fun!" M'gann shrieked in joy.

"Sounds lovely." Zatara said.

The pair started to walk off but Zatanna paused for a moment and looked back at her friends and each of them gave a reassuring smile and nod. She smiled back and walked off. When the pair were gone Wally turned to the two girls.

"So who do you think switched places?" He questioned.

Artemis only gave a shrug and M'gann remained silent.

Zatanna and Zatara spent nearly the whole day at the fair, playing games or going on rides. They tried many of their favorite fair foods like cotton candy and popcorn. Zatanna never lost her smile at all, the first day in so long that she felt truly happy. They won many toys, Zatanna's favorite was one her father won her, it was stuffed purple panda that she nicknamed Bamboo. When it became dark they headed back to the mountain but as they walked up the path she soon saw her father had stopped. She turned around to see him staring out, gazing at the stars. She quietly joined his side.

"It's been awhile since I've seen the stars…" He whispered.

She looked out at the stars two and since she had locked herself in the mountain she couldn't help but agree, she missed all these things with or without her father. The wind blew gently and her hair waved about, the stars shined in her blue eyes and she leaned against her father, his warmth was so calming. He placed an arm around her the two sat down to watch the sky and ocean in the night. Zatara felt like this was the right moment to set things straight with her.

"I've been hearing you've been locking yourself away…" He whispered.

Her eyes widened slightly before turning normal again. "Y-ya…"

He turned to her. "I hope that when I turn into Fate again you will not do it again…"

"B-but it's so hard…" She felt water in her eyes.

He wrapped his other arm over her and pulled her into a hug. "I know my dear, but if you do then you'll miss out on things like these with the many other people I know you've grown to care for, I know it's hard to lose someone, I really do but please, I want you to continue your life, keep pushing forward and trying new things and maybe make your own family...I want you to grow, find friends, find new interests and even find love...that's all I wish for you to do."

She slowly started to cry on his shoulder but she listened to every word.

"Promise me?" He asked.

He felt her slowly nod against him. "P-promise." She hugged tighter.

They both pulled away and he wiped away her tears. He chuckled lightly, making her smile.

"Good to see big overprotective daddy letting his girl get the chance to date." She joking said.

He chuckled again. "Oh trust me, I'll still be keeping an eye out in Fate's eyes and if the guy doesn't meet my standards, I'm sure Fate will do me a favor and get rid of them."

"Daddy!" She pushed his shoulder lightly.

He chuckled once more before standing up and then helping her up.

"Let's get back, it's becoming too cold for my liking."

She agreed and the pair walked off.

The next day everyone but Robin was in the mountain, along with Zatara since him and his daughter were watching their favorite movies together while the others were in the kitchen, letting the pair watch their movies in silences. The team behaved rather nicely for the two, even Wally and Artemis haven't started a fight, surprisingly. M'gann was leaning on the bench, watching the two for a moment.

"So cute…" She whispered before pulling herself away to talk with the team.

Kaldur was going on about some info of their most recent mission.

"Right now we are sure they are shipping their supplies over on these docks." He pointed at the map. "But we can't find where the supplies come from or who is the master behind it."

Artemis groaned. "Where is blunder boy when ya need him, he couldn't know by now."

Wally looked around for a moment. "Speaking of which, has anyone seen Robin?"

Everyone shook their heads.

"Could he be in Gotham?" Conner asked.

Wally shook his head. "He would have told us or at least sent me a text."

"Perhaps we should as Batman?" Kaldur asked.

Wally froze in fear. "We'll I aint!"

"Shhh!" Artemis hissed, pointing at Zatara and Zatanna.

Wally slapped his hands over his mouth and then pulled them away. "S-sorry."

Suddenly the zeta tubes turned on

'Batman-02'

Everyone, including Zatara and Zatanna turned to see a very angry looking Batman and he power walked towards Zatara who pulled himself off the couch.

The zeta tubes turned on again.

'Wonder Woman-03'

'Superman-01'

The two ran forward and jumped in front of Batman.

"Batman, stop!" Wonder Woman cried out.

The others from the kitchen walked over but kept their distances, knowing all too well never to get close to a mad bat. Superman placed a hand on Batman's shoulder to stop him from moving.

Batman growled. "Either you let go or I'll grab some kryptonite and shove it up your-!"

"Batman!" Wonder woman cried out again.

Zatara walked up to them but noticed how Batman's fist tightened when he got closer.

"What's wrong?" He questioned.

Superman still had a hold on Batman while Wonder Woman turned to him.
"We…we found out who took your place." She couldn't hide the sadness in her eyes.

Everyone was extremely worried now, if Batman was this angry and Wonder woman this sad then something was wrong.

"Show the video." Superman said to Batman.

Batman mumbled something to himself before walking over to the tv. He typed a few things in before the screen showed the watchtower's cameras. They saw Fate walking towards a zeta tube when a voice called out.

"D-Dr Fate!" Robin called out before running onto the screen.

Everyone but Batman, Wonder Woman and Superman froze. Praying that it wasn't Robin that did it, hoping it was someone else who would show up at anytime now.

"Robin, there is something you seek?" Fate asked.

Everyone saw how Robin looked uncomfortable being in Fate's presents and they couldn't judge since he was a pretty scary guy.

"I wish to ask for something." Robin said.

"What would that be? And please make it quick, I have a mission to attention." Fate replied.

They saw Robin seemingly taking a deep breath before speaking.

"I wish that you release Zatara. Only for three days please, Zatanna is upset and I can sense Zatara is two...please I only think they should deserve a proper goodbye since it's possible."

Everyone froze once more, especially Zatara and Zatanna.

Fate shook his head. "I can not allow that child, I am needed for a large mission and how would I know he would put the helmet back on?"

Zatara couldn't help but feel a little mad that Fate didn't think he would keep his word but stayed silent. Robin seemed to tense slightly, his fist tightened.

"Because I will take his place for the time being…"

Those words echoed in the mountain. A cold breeze brushed against everyone as they were all froze. Batman was clearly showing anger as he bared his teeth and his fist clutched his side.

"Dude…" It was all Wally could say.

There was also a long pause in the video before Fate spoke.

"How do I know you speak the truth, child?"

Batman grew slightly more angry, Robin always kept his word with things like this and Fate thinks he is lying.

Robin spoke. "Because of my promise, the promise I made for when I was young and become Robin, the promise to help people like me who lose a family member and do whatever I can to help them back onto their feet for give them hope as I have been their in shoes…"

Despite all the anger Batman was showing, he felt a hint of sadness in his heart. He knew Robin was referring to his parents and while he was slightly mad Robin mentioned something about his identity, he couldn't stay mad. He knew this promise Robin made, in fact he did keep his promise, many times when they save someone who loses a family member he would always give them that little bit of hope that things would be ok and it worked, he remember once when they saved a boy whose single mother had been drowned by gang member and Robin comforted him. Fate took another long pause before speaking.

"What is it you see in Zatanna?"

Everyone's eyes widen, curious to Robin's answer. Robin placed hand on his chest before speaking.

"I see a lovely girl who is hiding behind a wall, chained to the ground by pain, sadness and loss. I wish to be the one to help break away those chains, to give her hope, joy and love…"

Zatanna could help but blush ever so slightly. "Robin…" She whispered.

Fate walked up to him. "I shall agree, but three days is all I will offer, no more."

They saw Robin smile and nodding quickly and the clip ended. Everyone was silent, giving each other a brief look of shock, surprise and sadness. Zatara quickly turned to Batman.

"B-batman, I'm sorry, I never knew, I-" He was cut off.

"No, don't apology, this was Robin's choice and right now we can't do anything but wait for Fate to return." He said.

Batman turned his gaze away but Zatara walked up to him, placing a hand on his shoulder.

"You raised a fine boy." He said, giving a gently smile.

Batman nodded but felt like smiling back, though he didn't.

"I hope he's ok…" Wally said.

"He's Robin, the boy wonder, he'll be ok." Artemis reassured.

The next day Zatara and Zatanna went out to the park and city to look around, buy a few things and play around and while Robin was in the back of their minds they didn't stop to cry about it since they knew he wouldn't have wanted that. When they returned to the mountain they decide to make a cake and while they failed once or twice they soon made a double chocolate cake that all member ate though they made a second one for Wally. At night they went to a restraint to have a lovely dinner. The next and final day they practiced spells together for a while before heading down to the beach, at one point Zatara secretly used a spell to make seagulls attack a teen boy who whistled at Zatanna who just cried out in laughter and finally they went on a lovely, quiet picnic. But all good things must come to an end as they walked into the zeta tubes area in the watchtower and waited for Fate but surprisingly most other members were there two, including all members in the young justice team. Batman was at front, standing right in front of the tubes so Zatara and Zatanna joined him. Batman gave a quick nod to him and everyone waited. Most members started to chat until the zeta tubes turned on.

'Doctor Fate-17'

Everyone froze in the man's present and turned their gaze over to him. He hovered down the stairs before looking around the room.

"Didn't expect many others to show up."

Batman stepped forward. "Release him Fate." He growled

Fate nodded and stepped forward. "But I must warn you, he is tired and slightly in pain and will stay like that for a while, he wasted much energy though surprisingly he still expresses joy."

Batman couldn't help but smirk to that, Robin always expressed joy in many hard situations and Fate turned to Zatara for a moment.

"I expect you to keep up your word" He said

Zatara nodded. Fate's hands grabbed the helmet and pulled it off, Robin's cloths changed back to normal, his eyes were closed behind his mask as his whole body collapsed but luckily Batman caught him though he didn't bother to catch Fate's Helmet, on purpose. He tried to help Robin to his feet but when it became clear he was too weak he sighed deeply before carrying the bird in a bridle style. Of course Flash and Wally snickered at the sight of the big bad bats cradling his baby bird but one quick daddy-bats glare shut them up. Robin forced his eyes to open, his vision was fuzzy but he saw a black shadow over him and he knew who it was.

"Hey...Batman…" He mumbled.

Zatara picked up the helmet but turned to Robin.

"Robin?" He asked.

Robin forced his head to turn. "Hm?..."

Zatara placed a hand on his shoulder. "Thank you so much...I don't know how we could repay you…" He whispered.

Robin tried to wave his hand but it only dropped back onto him. "No need…" He smiled weakly.

Zatara returned a smile. "Look after my daughter please…"

"Of course…" Robin said.

Zatara turned to Zatanna and without saying anything she quickly hugged him, letting out a few tears but she held a smile on her face.

"I'll miss you…"

"As will I…" He said and pulled away, his hands still on her though. "Remember to keep my promise."

She nodded and grinned. "Of course."

He pulled away and placed the helmet on and become Fate once more. He gazed around and looked at everyone before silently floating off. Zatanna turned and wanted to say something to Robin but she and everyone else saw he had fallen asleep. When Batman had noticed he held the bird closer and protectively and walked off. Wally ran up to him.

"Batman-"

"You'll see him when he wakes up." He said.

The next day Batman had brought Robin to the mountain, he was still pretty weak but the pain had died down and he could stay awake. He was laying on his bed with the other members sitting around it, minus Zatanna. Robin couldn't help but feel embarrassed since whenever he was liked this the team always fussed over him, especially M'gann, Wally and Artemis.

"Want more soup?" M'gann asked.

He shook his head. "Nah, I'm good…"

Wally playful tapped his shoulder. "Still can't believe ya did that, next time can you give me a heads up instead of a heart attack?"

Robin chuckled. "No promises…"

Everyone else chuckled two until a shadow appeared at the doorway. They looked up to see it was Zatanna. Wally smirked and looked at the others who nodded at him.

"We'll give you two some room~." Wally winked.

Robin frowned at him and everyone left, leaving Robin and Zatanna alone. She quietly sat next to him.

"How ya feeling Zee?..." He asked.

"I should be asking you that." She smiled. She turned her head away for a moment before turning back. "We...we saw the video of you talking to Fate."

Robin chuckled. "Figures Bats would see it sooner or later…"

Zatanna gave a quick smile. "But can I ask something?..."

"Sure…"

Zatanna looked at him, staring at the eyes hidden behind his sunglasses. "What you said about me...was it true?" She asked gently.

Robin face was in slight shock and turned pink slightly, though he tried to hide it. "O-of course…"

She smirked. "So I'm a lovely girl?"

This just made him blush even more. "Ahh…" Was all he could say.

She winked. "Don't worry, I think you're a pretty lovely guy two." She blushed two.

The two started to laugh and outside the room the team were listening. Wally chuckled.

"Yup, definitely a match made."