Hi GUYS its Cleanna! I hope u enjoyed Chapter One of my new story 'Bane Has A Change Of Heart'. I'm really sorry for not writing sooner I have now enrolled to do my diploma at TAFE, so it's getting harder to write stories and do assessments and to work but I will try my veryyyyyyy best do post chapters as quickly as I can! Well without further delay here's Chapter two!
~Disclaimer: I do not own Batman or any other characters. The only characters I own is Marcus and Aurelia. ~
Chapter Two: Finding The Right Path To Take
(Bruce POV) :
I wish he wouldn't use that sweet and formal talk with me because I know I had crossed the line and had used my last chance.
"Before you start lecturing me Alfred let me explain first, he looked at me sternly through the rear-view mirror but stayed silent. "I know I haven't been the best father figure and haven't really been spending time with him like I should but I'm trying okay". I took a deep sigh "I vowed to myself that I wouldn't become what my parents were and be a loving and dedicated parent but somehow I feel like I'm an exact shadow replica of them".
I had to hold back a tear escaping my eye as the image of parents came to my mind.
(Alfred POV) :
Seeing a tear drop run down Master Bruce's face made me break the silence that surrounded the car. "I know that your parents were always busy with work and hardly had time to play with you or watch you grow up but I know one thing Master Bruce they loved you with all of their heart and what time they spent with you was the happiest time of their lives".
I knew these words had hit Master Bruce hard because I could see him hunched over with tears staining his cheeks. Somehow I felt they I had crossed the barrier between butler and Master but if I hadn't of reminded him of all good times he had with his parents I fear he might turn into them but hopefully with this talk his and Dicks relationship will survive.
The rest of the drive home was quiet but peaceful. As we pull up to the mansion Master Bruce calls out from the back of the limo "Alfred is Dick at home or has he gone to Wally's place to play video game". "He's up in his room at the moment hopefully finishing the mountain load of homework he has due", I say opening the car door for him.
(Bruce POV) :
As Alfred opens the car door I walk up to the mansion with the motivation to have a chat with Dick and to figure out what barriers need to be broken down between us.
Alfred closed the door behind me and took my coat off for me. "Shall I delay preparing this evening dinner Sir", I loved how Alfred knew what to say at the right time, and well I guess he has been here for a very long time and was used to it. "Yes Alfred that would be great thanks".
Just as I turn to leave he stops me "A word of caution Master Bruce, I know that I'm talking out of place here but Master Dick is hurting and I have noticed that each time you don't come home there is disappointment in his eyes and even though he pushes it aside and says he's fine, I know he's not", I never knew Robin felt this way, well how could I I'm never home.
"The boy has come from a loving family environment, where all he was attention, and then all that has come crashing down due to a horrific accident which has left the boy feeling vulnerable and uneasy about who he trusts and opens himself up too". Alfred hugs me tight "I know you'll make the right decision and not only make myself proud but your parents as well.
