2 years ago
Somewhere in the Tibet
Artemis watched as Talia placed a soft kiss on the crown of Damian's head. She knew how hard it was for her to let go of both of her "children".
After another moment Talia turned to Artemis, "Remember child, you must be careful, I can only cover for you for so long. Then you and Damian are on your own." She gave Artemis the three month old baby ever so carefully, as not to wake him. After she tucked him in the sling she had around her chest, she covered him with her black cloche. Drawing the hood over her long blonde hair she looked back at the woman who had trained her, the woman she saw as not only as the mother of the baby snuggled up against her chest, but as her own mother. Talia brushed the back of her hand against Artemis's cheek before she pulled her into a loving hug.
"Both of you stay safe." Artemis could hear the tears that would later be shed from their departure.
With a small smile Artemis choked out her own "We will. Talia- just… You be careful too. I…I'll miss you…"
She felt Talia give her one last squeeze before she placed another kiss on the top of her almost daughter. "I'll be fine." She reassured the sixteen year old, "The last place they'll look will be Gotham. Go there, but keep moving. Say he's your baby, the I.D I got you says you're legally emancipated from the foster care system, and I packed enough money to get you a small apartment somewhere. Don't forget to train him… and just… Don't forget all that I've taught you Artemis. Stay under the radar." Talia sighed. If she could she would keep both of them here, with her forever.
However, with her father's plans, she had no choice but to send them both away. He wanted to make Artemis his bride. That was not something Artemis, let alone Talia wanted to happen. Artemis never even wanted to become a master assassin. She was literally born in the Shadows, the offspring of two of the League's best, forced to become something she didn't want to be. She had always been a toy in Talia's father's eyes. But Talia actually cared for Artemis. She trained her and spoke to her of a life away from the Shadows.
Then there was little Damian. The boy both women loved. Her father wanted him to become just as much of a monster as him. Neither even considered this a possibility. So when Talia asked Artemis to leave, and take Damian with her, Artemis had agreed immediately.
That's how they got here. The two most important people in Talia's life were about to disappear. She hopefully wouldn't see them any time soon. No matter how much she wished that wasn't true.