Diana stretched her legs after the long drive, finally arriving at the famous Wayne manor. Although she had been there many times before she never took in its beauty.
"Not to bad" Diana thought as her eyes ran over the many workers mowing the lawn and taking special care of the bushes lined up along Bruce's pathway. Bruce took special care assigning worker to clean his home before she arrived, most likely aiming to make her as comfortable as possible.
"Um excuse me mame would you be so kind as to tip me and my workers?" a short man asked as he approached Diana. She could sense that the man may have been trying to get one over on her but she had to learn not to judge by appearances.
Diana being the kind person she was immediately went into her purse to take out a fifty dollar bill, the worker eyes brightened up as he held out his hand to receive the bill only to be startled by a strong hand on the back of his shoulder.
"To my knowledge, I had tipped the workers already for there work. Are you taking advantage of my wonderful friend here? Bruce asked in a very serious tone as he crossed his arms over his chest and glared at the man.
"No Mister Wayne of course not" the worker quickly said, before apologizing to Diana and walking away quickly.
Bruce smiled,"You know sometimes you are to nice for your own good?"
Diana sighed in response, " I have been told that before."
Bruce chuckled, " It's okay Diana I'm sure you will pick up some street smarts while staying with has a way of teaching people these things. Anyway come inside the rest of the family would like to greet you."
Diana smiled before Bruce lead her into the home,she was amazed to see new paintings and new furniture that adorned the living room. It was a fine addition to the overall old manor that had been built over two hundred years ago. She was welcomed by Alfred who greeted her with a warm embrace before he handed her some tea.
"It's a wonderful pleasure to have you and I'm sure the rest of the bat family will welcome you as well."
"Thank you Alfred"Diana smiled as she saw the rest of the bat family come and greet her, with the exception of Damian who decided to observe her from a distance with a frown on his had heard from Bruce that the boy was troubled and often had a arrogant attitude towards just about everyone including Bruce. However she would not deal with his constant attitude during her stay..She already had to much on her plate already and she didn't need a twelve year old stalking her.
"I'm telling you it's pop not Soda Artemis!"
"Jason I haven't been in man's world as long as you have but I know its called Soda! You're making it seem as though I'm a fool." Artemis retorted as they walked into the living room.
Jason sighed, "Artemis that's the thing when you say Soda it makes you seem ignorant I'm not saying your stupid,rather you don't know what your talking about."
"Jason would you just shut up for once!" Artemis said as she noticed Diana setting down on the couch.
"Sister, how are you?" Artemis smiled as she ran to Diana thanking the Gods she found a way out of that ridiculous conversation with she knew just wanted to get under her skin for earlier.
Diana returned the smile," I'm doing fine sister just trying to adjust but besides that I'm doing well."
"Amazing Diana you are already glowing," Artemis smirked, taking in her appearance.
"Really I don't see anything different Artemis" Diana said observing her own skin.
"You might want to have your eyes checked Diana"Dick greyson laughed before entering the room giving Diana a hug who returned it.
"I hope I'm not going blind sister, after all how would I change the baby's diaper?" Diana smiled.
Dick smirked as he placed his hand on Bruce's shoulder, "I think that is what Bruce is for insit it?"
Jason grinned, "I can't imagine the batman changing a diaper, but it would definitely be one for the ages." Jason said seeing a glare from Bruce who looked almost as nervous as Diana about the whole situation. Jason noticed that Bruce opted to sit next to Diana, Bruce hid it well but Jason knew when he was worried about something, his body language spoke for him.
"I would put it on instagram to be honest," Tim announced as he entered the room with a bowl of cereal in hand.
"Morning Master timothy, how are you this morning." Alfred asked as he went about the house preparing breakfast for the family.
" I'm doing well Alfred, just a little sore from last nights patrol." Tim replied.
" Tim" Jason nodded in acknowledgment as Tim simply nodded back and sat down on the couch and turned the tv on.
"And good morning to you "Tim said as he gave Diana a reassuring smile.
"Morning to you to Tim" Diana said as she finally sat down on the couch and let out a sigh of relief, the long drive took its toll on her body,although she had super strength and many more powers the gods blessed her with she still didn't like her legs being crammed up for hours, It felt highly uncomfortable. Diana slowly observed several of the others in the room who seemed to be in there own world, Dick was arguing with Jason about fighting techniques, while Artemis seemed to be enjoying a book she had in her hand when she entered the room with Jason. Tim was watching the world news and Alfred kept walking in and out of the room with plates and tableware in hand. While Bruce placed himself beside Diana seemly waiting for her to finally open up to the family.
Bruce slowly swallowed before he finally spoke seeing that Diana appeared to be ready to answer the many questions the Bat family had on their minds.
Diana rose to her feet as she cleared her throat which got the attention of everyone in the room even Damien who still watched from the staircase.
"I suppose you all have questions that still have yet to be answered, all I can say is that I will try my best to answer all of them within reason."Diana said nervously as the others in the room stopped hat they were doing and gave her there full attention.
"I have a question" a voice said from the back who happened to be Damien who finally decided to join the group.
"And what is your question?"Diana asked with a slight glare knowing that the boy was known to say inappropriate things at times.
"How long did it take for my father to bed you?I can't image it took long being that my father is a handsome man and well let's face you have had a reputation of dating other hero's"Damian plainly said as some of the others in the room wore a shocked expression with the exception of Artemis and Bruce who knew the boy would say something like this.
"Who knew he was bold, if a calm Amazon was known to be temperamental at times then what would a pregnant Amazon be like."Jason thought as he saw Diana jaw tighten slightly while also moving his gaze to Artemis wondering if he would survive a week of her pregnancy, knowing may be dead by the first month.
"That little Brat I cannot believe he would say such as thing ! By hadis fire I will discipline this child something that Bruce has neglected to do! Wait.. no I cannot do that just yet I cannot let a simple child get under my skin I must show patience." Diana thought before answering with elegance.
"Well I think that some of your points are misplaced Damien,the only other hero that I have dated was Superman and sad to say he passed away two years ago and was replaced by another universe's Clark who you know is married and is the father of your best friend super boy." As for your other point which was crudely stated, Bruce and I didn't have intercourse until about three decades of our stay in that hellish realm, so it took a very long time for us to reach that level of vulnerability."Diana answered calmly which shocked everyone including Damien who expected her to lash out.
"So are you saying that the intercourse was just purely physical and not emotional, after all spending years alone and fighting together would spur feelings for one another." Jason chimed in.
Diana slightly paused before answering, she herself fully didn't know the answer but it was worth a shot. " I think it was both, Bruce and I have had underlying feelings for one another for years but was always underlining nothing major or serious,however we also had physical desires that were very hard to deny when we were alone for years" she answered.
"So basically it's a toss up."Artemis stated plainly seeing Bruce nod in agreement.
"So are you guys going to get married, not trying to sound old fashioned but it would be easier on you guys especially if you already have feelings for one another and even though you guys are not one hundred percent sure about your feelings. I find it hard to believe these feelings are not deep especially when you were in nearly life or death situations daily for years.' Tim said earning him a look from everyone in the room.
"Are you insane not that witch!" Damien shouted pointing at Diana which earned him a look from his father.
"Dude that was like nineteen fifties old, but it does sound reasonable Bruce just got kicked to the curb by Seline so it does make since for him to level up."Jason chucked earning him a glare from Artemis.
Dick simply shrugged his shoulders, "Well the decisions comes down to them."
"This is a lot to think about at the moment, I know that I still love Steve and I am devastated by the hurt I have caused him it will take time but I'm not completely reconciled with him yet." Diana said looking away as her eyes watered up.
"Its a decision that we would appreciate you guys to stay out of. Diana and I are sorting through a lot right now and marriage could never be in the picture."Bruce stated before her saw a angered look on Diana's face.
"So am I not worthy enough to marry,"Diana glared.
Bruce quickly put his hands up shaking his head, "That's not what I meant Diana, I just don't want to put something together because you got pregnant."
"Bruce and what If I had the desire to in the future? Will you deny me marriage just because it was an accident, I spent nearly forty years with you, I think I can spend another forty more with you!"Diana retorted cearly getting emotionally which was because of her hormones and what Bruce was saying.
"Diana all I'm saying is that I don't want to marry you because you got pregnant I want to marry you because I love you!" Bruce responded back.
"Bruce do you love me more than a friend?I do still love steve but what we experienced in gehenna is something that can never leave us.!" Diana retorted.
"Do you Diana?" Bruce asked angrily as he saw her pause and the other occupants in the room sit awkwardly as they could clearly see the two getting into deeper argument.
"I think we should leave the room Jason."Artemis whispered into Jason ear as he turned his head and nodded.
Diana sighed "Bruce after spending so much time with you and then suddenly leaving and finding myself back into our old life I found myself... feeling and wanting things I haven't felt before. It got so bad that I didn't even look at Steve the same anymore." Diana confessed which shocked Bruce and the others in the room.
Dick suddenly stood up feeling like something needed to be said, " All my questions have been answered and I think I speak for everyone here when I say that I think you guys need some time alone to hatch things out. Don't worry we will give you guys time but personally I just don't want to see the baby come into this world with two parents who don't love each enough to be together, this kid may have powers and is going to need guidance from both of you but that can't happen if you two are at each other's throat." Dick finished as most of the bat family exited the room.
"Hey I still have questions for that woma.." Damien said as he was pulled away by Jason.
" Let them have their moment squirt."
"Fine"Damien huffed as Jason pulled him way
Most of the bat family found themselves outside of the manor discussing the recent events, they could tell the conversation between Diana and Bruce was going to get heated and emotional and that was there business.
"So what do you guys think?" Tim asked as he sat on the door steps.
"I think it's to hot be outside is hot as an obese woman's armpit"Damien voiced with a irritated look on his face."
Dick laughed, "Kid i don't think you want to hear your father arguing with Diana, who knows it may lead to them doing other things."
"Don't be stupid there in the dining room, its to open also that would be disgusting to walk in on father having sex with that woman"Damien said as he his face scrunched up.
"Seems like you know from experience greysen" Jason laughed.
Dick rolled his eyes as he continued," I think they could work out as long as Bruce plays his cards right and not get killed by Diana in the process, I think he feels something for her, ever since he got back from that mission with her he hasn't been the same with Selina."
"They didn't even sleep in the same bed for a while also they argued a lot." Tim chimed in as he shook his head remembering a bad argument that had a few months ago.
"Well sleeping with another person whom you have spent years with would do that."Artemis replied.
"So what do we do?.."Damien asked deciding to finally enter in the circle.
"Just stay out of there way for now, let them vent and get everything off their chest. But not too much, stress can be bad for pregnant woman even an Amazon"Artemis answered.
"Makes since, although Bruce will be looking to us for advice because let's face it he is a master at everything else besides family skills or even just being emotionally open to other people." Dick agreed.
"So basically just go about things as usual." Tim said seeing everyone in agreement.
"Stay out of there way as much as possible but also keep an eye on things in case they get heated." Jason chimed in nugging Artemis in the side signaling that it was time to leave.
Artemis eye Jason before she cleared her throat, " Jason and I have other things to attend so we will be taking our leave." she finished seeing the other nod in before they went their separate ways.
"Hey Dick wanna go out on Patrol tonight?" Tim asked as he and Dick when into the house with Damien beside them.
"Sure, I just have to get something to eat but hopefully Alfred is done by now."
"I have to admit that butler does know how to cook."Damien agreed as the smell of fresh cooked food.
"Yes indeed kid"Dick said as Alfred fixed the plates.
" I hope this lead you have on Bizarro's whereabouts is legit," Jason complained as they went out to the garage to stock up on supplies in case anything went south.
Artemis huffed as her backpack slide down her back. For this mission they had to go undercover, she herself wore a blue tank top with form fitting jean pants while Jason opted for a black shirt and and straight legged jeans.
"Jason all I know is that this lead should be legit, besides it will be fun we get to smash head together." Artemis chuckled seeing Jason load a couple of pistols in his backpack while he had another one in side of his waistband.
Artemis lightly kissed Jason on the lips catching him by surprise, " Just trust me Jason" Artemis smiled earning her a smirk from Jason.
Suddenly a cough could be heard as Diana and Bruce stood behind them, with Bruce knowing that they had to be going on a mission.
"If you need anything call and don't be reckless Jason," Bruce warned walking up to Jason and handing him a com link.
"When have a ever been reckless old man." he laughed.
"Just please be safe, you guys know that Bizzaro is dangerous and paranoid it's not going to be easy to ring him."Diana said
"Understood Artemis." nodded as she and Jason said made there way out of the garage with Bruce and Diana walking beside them.
"You two okay?" Jason asked as he put on his helmet and got on his bike followed by Artemis who sat behind him as he revved up the engine.
Both Bruce and Diana worse an awkward look on their face before Diana decided to answer, We are doing better than we did an hour ago so its progress, we may be able to to live in the same house after all." She joked attempting to ease the tension
"If you say so" Artemis stated sarcastically before Jason drove off leaving Bruce and Diana alone.
" Are we okay? "Bruce asked openly as he turned to Diana.
Diana sighed before she eyed him , "I hope so, at least we have to be before the baby comes."
A/N
Sorry for the long update guys I was away at school and now I'm back home for the summer should be an update every week so look forward to it and up next in the story we will see what Jason and Artemis are up to and what's going on with Damien ?