Authors Note: I do not own any of these characters, or any other elements of Young Justice. Also as the story progress, some of you die hard DC or Batman fans might recognize some elements of Batman: Under the Red Hood. I would like to remind you all, that I am doing this for cash or anything. Also this is my fist FanFic, so please review. Tell me if you like my stuff or not.
Chapter 1: Not the best time
Dick raced across the rooftops towards his apartment, he could barely contain his excitement, he dreamed of being with Zatanna again. He could not wait to fall under the spell of her beauty. He shot a grapple line towards a building, as he leapt, the line was cut by... A BATARANG? He slowed his fall by digging two Wing-Dings into the side of a building. He landed on a old mattress, while the wind was wind was nicked out of him, he looked confused. There were only two people, including himself, who could make that shot with a batarang, but one was off planet, and the other was no longer here.
He shook off his thoughts and got up, then caught sight of a man with a red helmet, in a biker jacket, roughly his own height. The stranger looked up at the sky and monotone, "Well that's quite a fall you took, Nightwing." Nightwing did not have time to be puzzled, because the strange jump right at him. Quickly, he grab the guys arms and flipped him over onto the ground.
Not giving him time to recover, he threw him against the side of the building, "Who are you, and how do you know my name?" Nightwing demanded in a Batman tone. "Call me Red Hood," the stranger answered,"And as for how I know you, you'll have to figure that out you're self." this only made Dick angry, "This is not a good time too be funny!" He shouted. Dick was about to smash Red Hood's head into the wall, but be was pushed back and Red Hood pulled a smoke bomb from his jacket. Pulled the pin and let the smoke fly. "See you around Nightwing!" he said evilly. When the smoke cleared, Red Hood was gone. Normally, Nightwing would chase after him, but he did not want to keep Zatanna waiting. So he scaled the side of the building and ran home.
After he changed out of his Nightwing uniform, and back into his street clothes, he walked over too the coffee shop nearby his apartment. He sent Zee the address, and much to his surprise she was already there. Looking adorably nervous, until she sighted him, which cause the loveliest smile he had seen. She quickly walked over and hugged him tightly, they said nothing for awhile. Neither one, wanted the moment to end, enjoying the warmth of each other.
But they separated and sat at a table. They started chatting like normally, talking about the team a League. Then Zatanna looked nervous again," Richard?" she asked seriously. "Yeah?" he responded. "Do you think theres still a chance for 'us'?" she asked nervously. He smiled, "Honestly! I never gave up the idea." she looked up at him surprised. "Look I would have probably done the same if I was in your position." he sadly added. She frown she knew what he meant. Her father had been released from Nambu, around when Jason had died. She left him to spend more time with father, she felt terrible, but she knew he would understand. But she felt so selfish about how she complained about, it to him all the time. One she had snapped telling him he did not understand. He was hurt and simply yelled, at least he is still alive. It was not until he told her his secret that understood. He had lost both of his parents and would never see them again.
She place a hand over his, and they gazed into each others eyes. "I think I'm ready to try again," she happily said. Dick smiled, and place his other hand on Zatanna's. "Great well," he cheerly said,"Then let's consider this our first date." She grinned, and blush, he always knew just what to say.
After they finished talking, they got some coffee. Zatanna got pumpkin spice, and Dick had black coffee.
Once they were finished they walked towards Dick's apartment, he had offered her a place to sleep, nothing else would happen. She stated she would take the sofa, but Dick insisted she use his bed, and he take the sofa. She wanted to argue, but he placed a finger on her lips and said, "Hey, I'm the one whose supposed to keep chivalry alive! Remember?" he jokingly said. She smiled, he is a true gentlemen. Then before she knew she pulled him in and passionately kissed him. He was confused at first, but just went with it. When they separated Zatanna blushed bright red. But Dick just smiled and grad her hand they continued walking to his apartment. This night has been great, was all he could think.
