Thank you for the reviews I have gotten so far. I know it took me awhile to write this. I've never written mostly action before. So enjoy chapter 2 and let me know what you think. :)
Disclaimer: I don't own Batman at all. Bummer
Robin walked along the wall keeping an eye on the guests. They had recieved threats that the gala would be attacked. By who, no one knew but, Batman had more than enough enemies that would jump at a chance to destroy the charity event. Batman spoke in a hushed tone with the commissioner. Robin hated being left out of the loop and treated like a child. He sighed and listen gossip about how "Bruce Wayne" couldn't make it to his own benefit. When Bruce turned away from him Robin snatched a drink from one of the caterers walking by. She gave him a sly smile. He smiled in return, sometimes being a superhero had its advantages.
A hush fell over the crowd that caught both Robin's and Batman's attention. A woman walked through the crowd looking around shyly. She wore a turqoise masque to hide her face. It matched her dress perfectly. Robin swallowed hard his eyes not straying from her. Her hair was a dark shade of brown and fell in soft waves around her face. He wondered from a brief moment what it would feel like to have that hair draped over his skin. He shook his head ridding himself of the thought.
Her dress whispered around her ankles. It was a turqoise that transitioned to a sea green towards to the bottom. The bodice was made entirely of little white pearls. Pearls circled her neck and arms. They moved together as she walked. Robin chuckled as a few women grabbed their husbands protectively.
"The nerve of her wearing that dress to a black and white party." A woman sniffed.
Thank god she didn't. She would have looked bland in something devoid of color. She moved fluidly among the guests, her eyes roving over every one of them as if she was looking for someone. She stopped in front of Robin. He drew in a shaky breath when her eyes met his. They were like the ocean, beautiful, enchanting and deadly. She offered a small smile and held out her hand. Despite knowing he wasn't supposed to, he took her gently. She led him to the middle of the floor more with her eyes than with her hand. Gently, she placed his hand on her waist and nestled her other hand in his.
The band finally composed themselves and they started to play. Something slow and haunting. Robin led her around the dance floor feeling as if he had no control over his feet. She just kept smiling at him her eyes drawing him in and spitting him out repeatedly. He could feel Bruce's glare on his back but, he didn't care, he just wanted to keep dancing. A few women glared at her in envy and the men glared at him in envy.
"Come with me." She whispered in his ear and nudged to the back door.
He didn't have to be have to be told twice. He grasped her hand and led throught crowd out the back. The gardens were dark, barely light by a few solar lights. She pulled him to the center of the gardens to a fountain. She sat on the marble ring that surrounded the water.
"I'm sorry." She murmured.
"For what?" Robin moved closer to her but, he felt two strong arms wrap around him.
He struggled against the hold to no avail. Hot, heavy breath poured down the back of his neck.
"Look Bane, we caught a little bird." A familiar voice taunted him.
"Ivy." He spat.
The red head walked in front of him. She smiled down at the girl. "I see you've met my daughter."
Robin gaped at the girl. "D-daughter?"
Ivy smiled petting the girl gently on the head. She whispered something in the girls ear and she nodded. The girl kicked off her shoes and stepped into the fountain. Immediately the water started to froth and slap viciosuly against the sides of the fountain. She looked up at Robin apologetically. He heard a pipe burst inside the building and screams. He struggled against Bane but, instead felt the arms tighten around him crushing his chest.
"You see I made her. Her and two others. Each with a beautiful and unique calling. Hers just happens to be water." Ivy reached out and stroked the girls cheek. "Now, dispose of him Bane."
"No!"
Ivy turned and looked at her daughter. "No? But he will ruin everything." She tried to reason.
The girl shook her head. "You promised no one would die."
Ivy sighed. "Sometimes its necessary to prove a point."
"What that you're a monster."
"You will not talk to me like that. I made you. I saved you from death." Ivy hissed.
"Fine. But, its not logical. You want Batman to know you're back. Who can deliver that message better than him." She pointed at Robin.
Ivy opened her mouth to argue but, shouts full of glee pulled her attention away. "Mother, we got them!"
Ivy clapped her hands together as two girls came running from the gala with their arms full of diamonds. One had hair white as snow and was wrapped in a dress of the same color. Her eyes were a light silver. The other had bright orange hair and wore a red dress. Her eyes were a scary crimson. They both ran, barefooted, to Ivy holding the gems.
"Excellent." Ivy smiled. "Now, lets go girls. Our job is done." She turned back to the other girl. "I wont kill him but, if he follows us it will be your head. I can always replace you. Bane let's go."
Bane grunted and dropped Robin like a lead balloon. He held out his arm and the girl took it, hoisting herself from the fountain. She murmured something to him and he went on without her. Swiftly, she walked over to him. Robin tried to sit up but he felt like he was hit by a semi. He clutched his sides. Batman would kill him if he didn't go after him. She bit her lip and looked around making sure no one was watching. Water from the fountain wrapped itself around his middle.
"What the-?" He felt the pressure ease from his chest and sides. He sat up and grabbed her arm. She stiffened but, didn't pull away. Gently he reached behind her head and pulled the strap loose from her mask. It fell away to the floor revealing the most girl he had ever seen. He choked up a moment not knowing what to do or say.
"I have to go. Please don't follow." She pulled from his grasp.
"Wait."
She stopped.
"whats your name?"
"Aleana but, everyone calls me Acqua." She took off running after Ivy and the others.
Robin looked after her torn between taking her direction and doing his duty. He sighed and picked her mask up from the ground.
"Aleana." He murmured.
