ok so this story is dark and twisted. just warning you now. this chapter will be short but I will update soon!

"Sir, if I may, you haven't rested in two days. You should relax."

"Relax? RELAX? How the hell do you expect me to relax when that madman killed Barbara!" I screamed. "How can I let him do that to anyone else?" "Bruce, Alfred is right. Babs wouldn't want this." My eldest son, Dick, said.

I sigh. "Fine, But you're all staying here." I look up at my family. Dick Grayson-Nightwing, Tim Drake-Red Robin, Jason Todd-Red Hood, Cassandra Cain-Batgirl, Stephanie Brown-Spoiler, and my biological son Damian Wayne-Robin. It was the sad truth that tragedy brought us together, Oracle's body the reminder of how dangerous our double lives were.

Joker had paralyzed Barbara a while back, ending her short-lived career as Batgirl. She continued to help as Oracle, feeding us information out in the field. Now Joker had finished the job by murdering her in cold blood, leaving his sick smile carved onto her face.

"Sounds good, Bruce. Me and Steph will hang upstairs." Tim said, leading Stephanie up the rocky steps.

Cassandra followed, not looking very pleased. "Old man, there is no way in hell that I am staying with everyone! Especially replacement and demon child!" Jason yelled at me. "You know what, Todd, I don't like you either but we don't have to advertise it." "Damian." My voice echoed, causing my youngest to shrink back.

"As for you Jason, unless you want to end up dead at the hands of Joker, again, I suggest you get over it." Jason glared at me, yelled "Bullshit!", then stalked up the rocky steps to the manor.

I looked at Alfred and he nodded, going up to the manor as well, leaving me with Dick and Damian.

"Father, are you going to let me and Grayson go on patrol with you?" Damian asked. "No. Joker will be stopped but until then, I will not run the risk of anyone else getting killed." My tone left no room for argument and they left together, following everyone else. I look at Barbara one more time, her lower torso bloodied from the gunshot to her spine. "No more." I growl. I pull on my cowl and hop in the batmobile. I won't let Joker kill anyone else.

chapter 2 will be up soon along with the second chapter in LOVE IS FOR THE CRAZY-if you haven't read it yet please check it out

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