Maybe you already noticed but I use song titles for my chapter titles. They're usually from what I'm listening while writing, the one I seem that would be most fit for the chapter becomes the title! I would encourage you guys to listen too! Enjoy!

Blood, so much blood. The raven haired boy runs. But no matter how far he goes, he still can smell it. Taste it. He knows what's happening. His parents are going on a show. The last thing he remembers about them are their horrified looks. It should've been him. He hears it again. The crack of his mother's neck. It's horrible. He wants to leave. The boy continues to run. He cries,screams as he does so. Finally, when his lungs give out he stops. He hears a laugh. It's familiar. Looking up he sees another boy. This boy is happy. He wears a mask and a uniform. Robin? he thinks. The boy wants to shout, ask the other boy questions but before he can, he's blinded by a blue flash. It's weird, it looks like crystals. Tears start to build up again. Robin vanishes. But the boy doesn't notice. For some reason the boy is scared from this light.

The light seizes. When he notices what's laying on the ground, the boy wish it hadn't. He walks towards the figure. It's another boy. His hair is orange and he has green eyes. The raven haired boy's eyes widen. The redhair is dead. Then he remembers. It's Wally. He smells the blood again.

The boy wants to scream but he laughs.


"Ekaw pu, won!"

Dick's eyes shot open. Trying to get his breathing back to normal, he gasps for air. Dick feels that his head is spinning. What the hell was that nightmare? He's not even sure he can see properly. He could feel his grey shirt sticking onto his chest. He feels gross. Before he goes on to entertain Artemis with the idea of him helping, he needs to take a shower. Damn it. His pulse was still too quick for his liking. If someone was here, he was certain that they could hear his heart beat.

"That must of been some nightmare." a timid voice says. Dick's hands immediately goes for his gauntlets. The voice doesn't seem alarmed. "I still can't believe you don't realize you have a visitor in your room."

"Zatanna?"

"One and only."

Dick sighs and puts his gauntlets away. He can't believe that he was almost going to take Zatanna's head off. Actually, maybe that would've serve as a warning as not to sneak up on him. Espiecially if he just woke up from a nightmare. He hears Zatanna walk towards the bed, she's wearing her usual get up. Dick can't help but smile. He always loved that outfit and he had actually miss Zatanna, so win win. The magician sits on the bed right next to Dick. With a concerned look on her face she raises an elegant eyebrow.

"When I came here, and before you start asking," she says quickly putting a hand on Dick's mouth . "I will explain why I'm here but let me finish first."

"I bouldn't do dhat if I bere bou." he tells her, smirking. Now, Zatanna looks concerned and confused. Before she can decipher what Dick had said, she feels a dampness on her glove. When she realizes what the man is doing, her hair stands on end. She shrieks as she quickly retrieves her hand.

"Dnoub sith s'nam htuom os eh yam tom kaesp!"

Before Dick can laugh his hearth out, he feels another presure on his mouth. He tries to move his lips but to no avail. The man frowns as he glares at Zatanna.

"Don't look at me like that!" she snaps, annoyed. "I can't believe people are actually scared from you."

If Dick could talk right now he would say that Zatanna was the only one who could say that. He was only like this with her. He still didn't know the reason of that. He could only guess that it was because the former relationship between them. He didn't joke with people after Wally had passed away. Besides angering the magician was worth a while. The last time he had saw her it was when Aqualad and Zatanna hunt him down in order to make an intervention. It was annoying as hell. That was probably the only time he had ever yelled at the girl. But he was angry then. Well, he still was. But didn't show it as often. Zatanna crosses her legs before she continues.

"Now as I was saying," Zatanna grumbles as she eyes him. " When I arrived I called out. You weren't responding, so I took the liberty to come into your room. You were delirious, I thought about shaking you awake but then decided that was a bad idea..." she looks at the gauntlets. "Then, I was like I can use magic and woke you up. Easy peasy!" she snaps her fingers, looking smug. "Oh and you also muttered Wally's name a couple of times. I'm guessing you saw him dying again?"

Dick had no idea how this woman could be so caring and so god damn insensitive at the same time. He just couldn't wrap his mind around it. Zatanna was the only one that Dick had actually tell that he loved Wally. The others just guessed. Maybe that was the reason they had a more profound bond. But even so, he averts his eyes. Zatanna's attitude was uncalled for. He feels a soft hand on his shoulder.

"I-" she sighs. "I'm sorry Dick. I didn't mean-"

"Why are you here Zatanna?" Dick asks, not making eye contact as he shrugs Zatanna's hand off and gets up. His shirt was still sticking to him with sweat. He swiftly takes it off, makes it in to a ball and throws it to the corner. When he turns back towards Zatanna, Dick realizes there's a faint blush on the magicians cheeks. He raises an eyebrow and smirks. He really did like Zatanna. She was cute. When Zatanna finally notices Dick's gaze, she let's out a comedic squeak and starts to observe the floor.

"I wanted to check on you." she blurts out.

Dick could see that she was struggling. Struggling to keep her crushing on check. He decided to make Zatanna a solid and turns around looking for another shirt to wear. They had known eachother for a long time. They were close friends and also had a on and off again relationship going on for some time. But that all changed when Wally died. Dick didn't want anything to do with romance. He had told Zatanna honestly about how he felt and that he had to leave. Zatanna understood. After that she had consoled him. Dick smiles. Zatanna was really one of a kind.

"Check on me, why ?"

"In ten minutes you will be seeing your old team mates including Bart who looks exactly like Wally but with brown hair."

"Point taken."

Zatanna quickly gets up from the bed as she rolls her eyes.

"You're taking too long. Egnahc sehtolc otni sih mrofinu!"

Dick could feel the familiar fabric of his uniform hugging his body. Giving up his mission on finding a shirt he turns to Zatanna with a spark in his eyes.

"I love how you can't wait to undress me Zatanna. If only I had know you missed me that much." he hums. The magician crosses her arms. Glaring at Dick she hisses.

"Don't get cocky Nightwing. I just didn't want to be late."

"I am also quite famished." he tells her rubbing his stomach.

Now, Dick is just messing with her. He appreciated the gesture of Zatanna showing up just to see if he was okay. It was touching to see that there were still some folks who wanted to be with him in thin and thick. He continues to smirk as she grumbles.

"N'elaop uarb!" she chants while snaping her fingers.

Dick expects a sandwich but as a nostalgic scent fills his nose, his eyes widen with suprise. He could feel the saliva gathering in his mouth as he realize what's he smelling. He reaches out and grabs the pastry. It's called poale'n brau and it's a Romanian pastry that was pretty much found everywhere in Romania. He takes a huge bite as he gazes at Zatanna with appreciation. The magician isn't looking though. Dick chews. The pastry is fluffy and round. It's pretty much the size of his hand. Outside of the pasterie there's a layer of sugar coating and inside lays his favorite fruit as a jam; carob.

It's delicious.

He continues to eat as he stumbles into memory lane. He remembers the time when he first told Zatanna about the pastry. That his mom use to make it. It would be full of carob jam and it was simply the best. But he hadn't eaten any of it after her mother and father had passed away. Later that night, returning from a tiring mission, Nightwing had found a messed up kitchen with a flour covered Zatanna reading a floating recipe book. Appearently, Zatanna wanted to make Dick this special dish without using any magic so that it mattered more. He had laughed and hugged the magician. They also did other things on the kitchen floor. They were young back then. And dating.

Back then Wally was still alive.

He shakes off the tasteless thought and thinks about how good the pastry tasted instead. He lifts his head and sees an amused Zatanna watching him. He gives her a smile and licks his fingers.

"Well that was fast," she says, eyebrows raised. "I'm guessing you liked it then?"

"I loved it," he mutters and pulls Zatanna into an embrace. His strong arms wrapped around her slim waist, the magician doesn't seem fazed or suprised. Dick shouldn't be suprised either. They had walked this road a million of times. She was use to it and he didn't really know how to show her how grateful he was. He leans over and kisses her.

The kiss is tender and sweet. It isn't a passionate or an emotional kiss. Dick knew she would understand the message he was trying to send. He was just gratefull. Gratefull for her being with him. Gratefull that she cared. Dick knew he was well, a dick. Espeicially towards people who were closest to him. He was messed up like that. He feels Zatanna taking in a deep breath. He guesses that she's savoring the moment. Appreciating the fact that Dick still had his human side. Much to the contrary of what others believed, Dick knew he still had his human side too. The one who breaks the kiss is Zattana. She was still dazed from the kiss but she wraps her arms around Dick's shoulders anyway, giving the man a tight hug.

"You are much welcome." she hums, and they both untangle themselves from eachother. She holds Nightwing's hand. Dick stands there confused about the gesture for a moment, until Zatanna opens her mouth. "Tropelet su ot esab fo noissim!"

Wind blows through Nightwing's hair. It feels nice, he looks at Zatanna. She's laughing. Both of their arms fly freely and Dick feels like they're falling. But he's been on this parade before. He knows the drill. The sensation was thrilling but he knew in seconds he would be facing the team. He closes his eyes as a tornado of sparks surround them. Dick doesn't want to think. He just wants to fall.

When he notices he's on solid ground again, there's a hand on his shoulder. His eyes pops open and he's greeted by the compassionate look that Zatanna is giving him. She smiles. Removing her hand, Dick can hear the magician whispering.

"Egaruoc!"

He knows is a chant the moment she whispers it. Suddenly Dick feels better about himself. He feels like nothing can't hurt him anymore. He feels invinsible. In this moment he locks eyes with Aqualad. He could feel everyone's gaze at the moment Zatanna had give him that look. Nightwing smirks and nods at the teamleader. Taking this as a good sign, Aqualad does the same.

"Welcome back Nightwing." his voice is contempt as always. It's almost as if he's trying to see if there's something wrong with him. Dick thought of this as normal. He would've done the same thing. It was the logical thing to do. He wasn't exactly in Aqualad's "hero standarts" at the moment.

Before he comments about it, M'gann and Connor comes in to view. Blocking Aqualad from his sight Connor smiles and gives him a hug that Dick could only describe it as awkward. He was suprised that the usually angry Connor had missed him that much. Maybe they were closer then he thought they were. Or maybe he had just simply forgotten.

"We missed you Nightwing." the voice is collected and tender. He feels two arms gently wrap themselves onto his neck and Dick gives M'gann a soft squeeze. Miss martian pulls back as Dick hears a buzz. It's familiar. He doesn't like it.

"Welcomebacknightwing," Dick can hardly understand what the speedster is saying. Bart tackles him and gives him a hug that was most uncomfortable. "Wewereallfeelingthemodewhileyouweregone!"

Dick clenches his teeth and pulls at Bart's hair, making the boy look up he hisses.

"You're speed talking again, Impulse."

It feels as something is squeezing his heart when two green eyes look up at him. They're full of life. Just like Wally's.

"It's so crash that you're here!"

Dick doesn't know what to do. He might kiss or kill Bart at the moment. Zatanna was right. The new kid flash almost looked identical as Wally. It was disturbing and quiet unsettling. He cautiously pats Bart's head not really knowing what to do. But before he can say anything the speedster is peeled off of him. He sighs as his eyes travel towards his savior. Of course it was the Blue beetle. He could almost hear Blue snapping at Impulse for being so jumpy. He could hear bits and pieces of the conversation.

"...we talked about this mi estúpido amante," Dick raises an eyebrow and cocks his head to the side. Did Blue just call Impulse his stupid lover? He was only gone for a year. When the hell did that happen? He wasn't judging, he should've seen it coming. Bart always did have an odd "I must protect Blue" thing going on. But he really hadn't give it much thought. He smiles. Good for them. It was hard to find proper love these days. When Blue finishes his rant Bart looks like a child that was caught with his hand in the cookie jar. Blue realizes Dick smiling and smiles back unaware that Dick just figured out their relationship. "Welcome back hermano."

Dick comes eye to eye with Tigeress. He doesn't know why but she's observent. It looks like she's calculating something. He's not sure if he's saying this from the heart or just not to be rude. But he does.

"It's good to be back Blue." he tells him. Dick doesn't feel like he's lying. These people were family at one point after all.

When the introductions are over, Aqualad takes charge. He fills everyone in about R'as al Ghul and the serum. He tells everyone to be head over heals. They would be dealing with super assasins after all. This was going to be a tough mission but not anything they couldn't do. After a while Dick tunes himself out and starts to observe where Zatanna had teleported them. It's not headquarters and they are definetly in Blüdhaven. But they were far from the city center. He could smell rotten fish and seaweed, meaning they were near a dock. He peeks out from the window. There was a huge mansion just across them. R'as al Ghul was making it kind of obvious for them.

Dick raises an eyebrow. And the fact that it was so obvious raised the question why was it? He turns back to the team and his eyes lands on Tigeress. Her arms were crossed. It seems like she was listening to Aqualad tentatively. But he couldn't help himself of feeling odd. Something wasn't right. If the place they were going to bust was so obvious why did Artemis requit him because he knew Blüdhaven so well. The place wouldn't have been more obvious if R'as al Ghul himself would text them the adress.

Something wasn't adding up.

"...Miss M, Superboy and me will head to the right," Dick tunes back in the conversation as Aqualad starts to pair them up. He crosses his arms. Did they know what the inside of the mansion looked like? How did Aqualad knew they were suppose to go right?

"Blue Beetle, Impulse and Zatanna you will take the left," Finally Aqualad turns towards Dick and with his head he points towards Artemis. "You and Tigeress will go straight on, got it?"

It was a theoretical question but Dick's curiousty takes over.

"How do we know where to go?" he asks, heads all turn to him. He tries not to flinch.

"Tigeress went inside before us. She mapped the whole building."

"Good for her." he mumbles. Dick is skeptical. But he keeps his suspicions to himself. He just got here. No need to make everyone panic. For the first time he actually shuts up. They would just get in and get out. They would fight a couple of assasins and Nightwing was iching to spill some blood. It was going to be fun. They were going to take down R'as al Ghul take the serum and Dick could be on his merry way. Everything was going to be that simple.

Right?

Yes I love Zatanna and yes there will be more of her. I plan on making this story pretty angsty so prepare yourselves! And Wally will probably be back in two chapters so don't worry the search or Wally won't last for ages. What do you guys think would be a good idea of how to bring him back? I kind of got an idea what I'm going to do but I would love some advices! Thank you for reading^^