A/N: The Bat Family has a new dog, a female named Ace. Tim is also going through a very difficult time.
Penguins and Pups
by
AJ
Part 1
A New Behavior
"Are you sure I can't go on patrol? " Tim asked
"Your ribs may be healing, but the tendons will take longer to repair, up to several months," Alfred responded.
"Several months!? I can't be sitting around for several months . . ."
"Now Master Timothy, before you get worked up . . . I was going to clear you for light exercise to strengthen the rib cage. I may extend the rest period if you start complaining."
"Sorry Alfred . . . It's just . . . I'm feeling kind of . . .you know restless," Tim added. Tim looked over at Ace and saw her going through and trying to climb into a small cabinet. His eyes narrowed and he wondered what was going on. Why was Ace behaving so strangely?
Alfred also observed her performing that behavior earlier up at the manor
"I wonder what's going on. It's as if she's trying to search for a different sleeping area, but she always sleeps by my bed. Could something be wrong?" Tim questioned
"Master Damian has asked that same question. Perhaps it is time to take her to The Veterinarian. I shall give him a call."
'I wonder what is going on with Ace. She was fine about a week ago and then she started to act weirdly,' thought Damian as he came down into the cave to practice some of the acrobatic moves that Dick had shown him earlier that week. As he walked down the steps he noticed Ace's strange behavior for the second time.
"Alfred is going to take Ace to the vet," Tim said to Damian as he approached. "Do you want to come with and help keep her calm?"
In the past two weeks, Damian and Tim had grown closer. The new dog seemed to act as a catalyst between them. Damian started to see Tim in a different light, less of a rival and more of the older brother. And Tim also remembered the first time he introduced himself to Damian. He had offered his hand in friendship that ended in disaster. This time, their relationship seemed to have grown closer, each trying to learn more from each other and also caring for the new member of the family, a female German Sheppard by the name of Ace.
'Yeah, I want to know what's bugging her also," Damian replied. Damian also noticed how Titus, Damian's Great Dane had taken a great interest in the female. In the past week since Ace had been introduced to the family, her and Titus seemed inseparable. Now Ace was exhibiting some very strange behavior. Gong in and out of closets and cabinets where she could fit. What was going on?
Continues with Part 2 Puppies and Paparazzi