Chapter 4 is here :) I think it's slightly shorter than the others but I'm still trying to work out the best direction to take this story, so enjoy :)
Disclaimer: I do not own Young Justice or any of the characters in this story :)
Nightwing POV
Soon after we begin waiting Alfred pulls up in front of the store in the black town car, as Alfred exits the car and makes his way towards us I turn to Babs to introduce him "Babs this is Alfred but we call him Alfie"
After shooting me a dirty look Alfred reminds me "Master Richard I do believe your the only one who's ever called me that awful name" Giving Alfred my cheekiest grin I turn towards Babs and notice she's studying us curiously, Alfred seemed to realize this as well and gave the small girl a smile and a greeting "Good Evening, Miss Barbara."
As we move towards the car I realize something - I forgot to get Babs a car seat! But before I can panic myself further Alfred opens the back passenger side door to reveal a small purple car seat already installed, shooting him a thankful smile I lift Babs out from the trolley and place her into the seat. After making sure she's strapped in properly and that the bat teddy is still securely in her arms I close the door and turn to help Alfred put things into the boot. We finish filling the boot of the car in record time and I move towards the passenger seat and sit my butt down ready to go home.
When we finally arrive I look back at Babs in the backseat only to realize she's fast asleep again - she's so cute! Alfred seems to notice this too and informs me "Master Richard, why don't you take Miss Barbara inside and find her a suitable resting place and I'll deal with the shopping" shooting him a small smile and a "Thank You" I move towards Babs door and gently unbuckle her from the car seat, ensuring I don't forget the teddy I pick her up and walk the sort distance to the porch before entering the Manor.
Now where should I put her down? Needs to be somewhere comfortable, oh! I know the sofa in the lounge should be fine! Moving my way towards lounge I pass a clock in the corridor before I realize it's nearly 7pm - Babs is only a child! She's probably used to being in bed now!
I finally reach the lounge to discover Tim sitting in the armchair nearest the fire with his nose stuck in his book, noticing he hasn't noticed our present I feel responsible to make it known were here. I move towards the back of his chair and towards his left ear before calmly saying "Hey Tim"
Maybe I didn't think this out properly - The next few moments are mayhem, Tim screams in response therefore waking the sleeping Babs in my arms who in turn jumps out of her skin, tightens her fists in my shirt and hides her face in my chest. I move one of my hands to her back to soothe her I notice she hesitantly peeks an eye out and looks towards Tim - who we now how the full attention of.
Suddenly Babs pulls her head away from her chest and cocks it to the side before asking Tim "Robin?" Tim gives Babs a big smile in response - I mean who wouldn't she's the cutest three year old ever! I look to Babs and explain that when Robin doesn't have his mask on Babs needs to call him Tim, she nods in response before holding her arms towards Tim seemingly wanting a hug.
I notice Tim hesitate slightly so decide to push him in the right direction by plopping Babs down into his arms, deciding she will be okay with Tim for a while I go to locate the shopping Alfred has brought in from the car. I find them at the foot of the stairs and pick up the kitchen utensils as well as a sippy cup for Babs to use at dinner, bringing these to the kitchen I find Alfred ready to serve the dinner and he points to the spare space at the table for me to place Bab's things.
Okay so plan for tonight, eat dinner, give Babs a bath, put Babs to bed and then crash out myself - Having sorted my plan for the evening whilst I walk back to the lounge I stop in the doorway as I hear the sound of two people giggling. Curiosity gets the better of me and I now find myself standing next to the sofa watching as Tim and Babs play Tag on the fluffy rug in the center of the room - Babs giggling her head off and Tim laughing at the noise coming from the little girl. I can't help but smile at the scene in front of me and hope that Bruce has a similar reaction to miniature Babs - and if he doesn't this could be a very long and awkward week. Before I can worry about Bruce's reaction any longer Alfred pops his head in the doorway saying the phrase "Dinner is ready" before disappearing again. Sighing I go to collect Babs from where here and Tim are now sitting on the rug and the three of us make our way towards the dining room ready to face Bruce's reaction...