Second Chance
By: Malaizjan De Jesus
Author's Notes: So this fic was a spur of the moment thing. I wanted to see the start of repairs to the relationship between Bruce and Jason, now that Jason has gone back to the good guys. The fun part is that although Jason is good again, he still has his guns, a BIG no-no for Bruce. But decades have gone by since that last confrontation between the pair and things still hadn't been resolved. This is going to be my take on how that can be repaired. Or at least, start to. As for Meygan, being with Jason may have allowed her to pick up a few things, things her own dad will not like. However, as time moves on, those skills will be what keeps her alive. So read as a new Robin soars to take Tim Drake's place. And Doctor Fate may have issues of his own. How far will the Lord of Order go to keep his only child from changing fate itself?
Chapter 3
Eric was really liking the team. He met his other cousins, Areina and Mathen (who was leader). And Billy and Virgil Jr. warmed up to him fast. He was going to like the team thing.
"Okay guys. Let's get back to searching for Rave," Mathen announced. "Billy, you have your tracker ready?"
"Brian, let's go. We'll run around the globe again," Flash told his son.
"Just say the word," Billy told Mathen.
"Rave?" Eric asked.
"Our other leader, and your cousin," Andrew explained.
"Wait. She's the demoness, right? Are you guys checking the people she's been around? That might narrow down a lot of places. Demonic magic would leave a trail. And why are we looking for her?" Eric had stumbled upon something big, he just knew it.
"Our dad suspended her," Mathen told Robin, glaring over at his dad.
"Cool," Eric said. Guess there really was no special treatment.
Billy shook his head. "You know, I can adjust Backpack's program to track her demon signature. That can work." Billy started the adjusting.
Areina was worried. Jason and her were talking two weeks ago. Could that cause her to have contact with Meygan? She wasn't sure.
Mathen and her Uncle Dick were going to be mad when she tells them.
In the Tower of Fate…
Carlos watched as Rave was able to stay afloat and catch Red Hood before he went splat on the pavement. The son of Nabu grabbed his helmet to help. The last part of his grand plan relied on Meygan's perception powers.
"No." Nabu could tell what he son wanted to do.
"I have to help!"
"We cannot. We are Fate. We cannot intervene."
"But this isn't supposed to happen!" Carlos shouted.
"Will they die now?" Nabu asked, his voice cold.
"No, but-"
"DO NOT interfere," Nabu said more harshly.
"They need help!" Carlos continued to argue.
Nabu sighed. His son was difficult sometimes. "You've altered Fate once already. You cannot do it again. Dire consequences will come to you."
"But dad-!" Carlos could care less about any consequences at this point.
"Do not forget that Meygan has been immortal for some time. Unless she's separated from Demona, she cannot die."
Carlos felt helpless. Not completely but enough to make him back down from his dad. But he was still going to help the team.
Back at Watchtower…
"Uh…" Areina started.
"Areina?" said Artemis. "What's wrong?"
"So your code name is what? Hawk Boy?" Eric said, joking around.
Andrew came at him fast, knocking him onto his back, sitting on his stomach, mace at the kid's throat. "AIR Hawk, you jerk! Never, never, NEVER call me Hawk Boy! I am Hawkgirl's grandson! Get it RIGHT!"
Molly pulled Andrew off of Eric. "He was playing around, Andrew! Do that again and I'll knock you out myself!" Her hands were on her hips, glaring at her long time friend.
Andrew backed down.
"And you! Eric, if you ever tease Andrew about ANYTHING, I will punch you so hard, you will be getting to the Moon first class!" she yelled.
Eric looked scared.
Dick made a decision. He had to get other things done with the team. "We'll stop searching for Rave-for now."
"But dad-!"
"Mathen." Dick glared at his son. When Mathen finally got the message, he continued. "Mathen, you and three others will babysit Deathstroke at the prison. You can't pick Vincent. I have a mission for him."
"Okay. Orin, Areina and Terry. We'll go babysit.
"Why do I have to come with?" Terry asked. "He's in prison! This is overkill. I would like to see the LOD take him out of there without getting shot."
"Because, Batman is still legendary. And YOU'RE BATMAN!" Conner stressed to the young man. "The prison would think they would need more precautions if Batman showed up."
"Fine." Batman, Nightwing II, Red Bird and Aqualad II left the room.
"Kevin, the reserve team is ready for their first training simulation- as a team. Go ahead and get them started."
That only left Vincent, Brian and Billy. "Billy, you and Brian need to go to Boston. Inque broke into Carre Industries and stole a hyper-gravital generator. I need to know why. Go through the crime scene."
"Got it. See ya dad!" Brian ran off. Billy walked after him.
Vincent was wondering why he was left behind. "Uncle Dick?"
"Archeron. Find Red Hood." Nightwing was dead set on it.
"But you told Mathen-"
"You know how to track. Find my daughter, Vincent. I'm trusting you to bring her home."
At Watchtower in Metropolis…
Kai-Ro, also known as the JLU's Green Lantern, was monitoring the comm stations when the emergency signal came through. "This is Green Lantern of the JLU. How can we help?"
"Kai-Ro?" came a familiar voice over the link.
The young GL rolled his eyes. Guy Garner was a handful. "Yes. Guy, how can we help?"
"The Guardians need help. They got 50 Red Lanterns on their way to Oa. Only 5 Green Lanterns are here. We need…help." Guy whispered the last word.
Kai-Ro kept a straight face when he responded with, "I'm sorry. The transmission broke up. Can you repeat your last line?"
Guy was trying to keep his cool. But he wasn't doing decent job of it. "I need help," he said again.
Kai-Ro then smiled. "Can you repeat that one more time?"
"Damn it, Kai-Ro! I need HELP! H-E-L-P! I need the JLU!"
I will contact the League and we will be on our way," Kai-Ro told Guy.
"Thanks. Just remember-I didn't ask! The Guardians made me!" Then the communication was done.
Kai-Ro then called for the rest of the JLU.
Bensworth Rockside Prison, Max Security…
Slade Wilson.
#999902014-B
The "B" means escape risk.
It should be "A" because he murdered 2 people-Marik Greyson and Roy Harper, aka Red Arrow. Technically 3-he killed Meygan Greyson too. But she was brought back to life by Raven, so it's 2. He escaped twice-the first got Roy killed and the second got Meygan killed.
Anyway, he was being escorted back by 20 armed guards-he was in chains. Now, he could get out of the chains and even take down his escort. But he would never get out of the cell block. Because of what happened the last time he broke out of the last prison he was residing in-there was a shoot first policy in place for him.
They arrived at his cell. The last guard unlocked his door as two others undid his chains. The others had their guns ready.
He did nothing as the chains fell. Slade stepped into his cell and the door closed behind him.
Slade looked around the four gray walls that had been his home for nearly 3 years. He wanted out something bad.
That was when he saw the silver object on his bed. When he picked it up, it turned out to be a tuning fork. It was a simple gift.
He then noticed the note attached. He read it:
Be ready for your revenge on Red Arrow.
Slade grinned. He was ready to go after Red Bird. He had heard of her when Drow and him were temporary roommates at the prison.
So he was aware of Red Arrow's legacy.
But a second note got his attention. He picked it up.
It was blank.
As soon as his hand touched the parchment of paper, words slowly appeared. He started to make out the words after a few minutes:
Deathstroke,
We are extending an invite for you to join the Legion of Doom. Now your…current arrangements won't let you leave. When the time's right, you will be taking a permanent vacation. Keep the tuning fork close to you.
Also, I have info that will help you in your revenge against Red Arrow's bloodline. The young archer you met and fought in Watchtower a few years ago is his son, who calls himself Archeron. Happy Hunting. –Mordred-
Slade grinned. "Happy hunting, indeed," he said quietly.
New Gotham…
Bruce slowly got up from the Batcave comp chair. Terry and Areina were still at Watchtower, and although he'd never admit it, he was proud of them both. Being on the younger team wasn't easy but they felt at home with them.
He knew Dick would keep them safe. And with Tim helping out, Terry would learn what it was to be Batman. He was glad.
But Meygan was still missing. He wished again to be 30 years younger…
The sudden chill in the air was the only warning for the former Dark Knight. Bruce turned to see a black swirling portal intermixed with purple streaks.
Meygan stumbled out of it, bleeding, holding her elbow. She looked like she went through a war. Her costume was torn up, and she had been cut up. "Gram…pa…" she managed to get out before she coughed up blood.
Bruce hurried over to her as her portal closed. He helped her get on the table and he adjusted her to lay on her side. He saw the deep gash on her back. He grabbed the first aid kit and started to treat her.
"I'm sorry. I tried…to save him," Meygan told Bruce. "They took Uncle Jason."
Bruce shushed her. He pressed a bandage against her bleeding forehead. "Who had him?"
The Legion of Doom. They're going to kill him, Grandpa. Don't let him die. Call dad…" Meygan tried to take a breath and blood came out of her mouth. "Call…dad…"
Bruce's eyes narrowed. He knew what he had to do. He took a syringe and told his granddaughter, "I will. Just rest." He injected the contents into Meygan.
It took 15 seconds for her to go under.
Bruce looked behind him. He patched her up as he waited for the serum to work. Then he went to the wall behind the costume cases. He typed in his code and the wall slid back, revealing the dreaded exo armored Bat suit.
The thing that damaged Bruce's heart years before.
He would call Dick to the cave. Then he was going after Jason. He just got him back. He would not let his second son die again.
