Wow I guess you guys really enjoyed that chapter so I'll give you another one. Also just to make a few things clear, this story takes place after my versionof Son of Batman not the movie's version. My version was based off the movie but in an alternate universe. Dick Grayson is 8 years old in this and Damian has just turned 13. I know Nightwing is older than Damian in the comics and the movie but the only reason he is Nightwing now is because Damian is Robin right now. It's not a mistake; Damian is older than Dick in my version.

Ok enough of me talking.

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Damian and Bruce stayed the rest of the night in Dick's room making sure that no one snuck into the manor again. Damian insisted it was just a bad dream but Dick was certain it was real. Alfred had checked on the group a while after being ordered to go back to bed by Bruce to see everyone fast asleep. He then brought a few blankets covering up the two sitting in the chairs guarding their youngest charge. Dick was the first one to wake up the next morning and relaxed for the first time since his encounter earlier that morning.

"Good morning." Bruce said after waking up.

"Morning Bruce. We're still home right?"

"Well Damian is still clutching his sword and we're in your room still so I guess we're still home."

"Good. I'm sorry I woke you up last night. Y-you believe me about last night don't you?"

"Of course I do. And don't you worry about waking me up last night. It's my job to make sure you and Damian are safe. If you don't feel safe I need to know so I can fix it."

"Thanks Bruce." That's when Damian who was snoring woke up as well and Alfred came in.

"Good morning sir. Did you have a somewhat restful sleep for the remainder of the night?"

"Kind of."

"Well that's alright. I've prepared some pancakes and bacon downstairs."

"Good I'm starving." Damian said and got up with everyone else heading downstairs.

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"Talon state your business."

"Yes Grandmaster. As you've know I've been looking for a possible protégé to take my place as Talon for the Court. I am here to tell you that I have made my selection."

"Explain."

"Well Grandmaster I recall discussing with you about my blood relative here in Gotham."

"Ah yes the boy chosen from Haly's. Tis a shame about his parent's so called accident two years ago."

"Well the little boy orphaned was the same one that my grandson gave birth to. On the day of his death, Bruce Wayne stole something that belonged to the court. I am here to ask the grandmaster's permission to take back what is rightfully mine and the courts."

"I see. I have to admit I am intrigued of your interest in the boy. After all he was taken from his destiny. What makes this boy so special to you Talon?"

"When I gave my son away to Haly to take care, I intended for him to take my place as The Gray Son of Gotham when he was ready. My great-grandson is old enough now to begin his training while he is still young enough to be controlled. I shall train him to be the ultimate Talon for the court." The Grandmaster thought about the request for a minute and then responded.

"Very well Talon. But before I make the final decision I would like to personally watch over this boy to see if he is court material. In the meantime I have a mission for you. Bruce Wayne is one of Gotham's richest men in the world and I'm guessing has personal relationships with the Batman. If the boy is deemed worthy and we take him it is no doubt Batman will be called to stop him. While I'm observing him I want you to kill the Batman. That way no one will be able to stop the owls from taking over Gotham. If I do find the boy worthy then I'm ordering you to assassinate Bruce Wayne. He has spent many years trying to find and study the owls and is guardian to the boy you desire. He must be dealt with immediately but only after I observe the boy."

"Of course Grandmaster and I can assure you that your time will not be wasted." Talon said and walked away to do his next mission.

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Later that day after Dick got home from school; Damian was outside trying to figure out how to throw a football.

"I still can't believe I have to babysit you again tonight."

"It's not my fault. Maybe I can persuade Bruce that I'm old enough to stay home alone by myself."

"Nice try but I guarantee it won't work."

"True, what are you doing anyway?"

"Trying to grab this ball but it's hard with these white straps across it." Damian said and Dick rolled his eyes and started laughing.

"They're to help you grip the ball. Here I'll show you." Dick said and took the ball from Damian. "Your fingers are supposed to go in-between the straps so you can get a better grip. Each finger goes into a separate gap. It's okay to miss a few because you'll throw better if you grab the whole ball. Then you take a step back like this and toss the ball." Dick said as he tossed the ball in the air and caught it. "Now you try it." He said giving it back to Damian. Damian did just as Dick showed him and held the ball correctly.

"Hey Grayson, go long!" Damian said taking a step back. Dick ran across the yard while Damian started to throw the ball but is sailed over Dick's head. "Sorry, I guess I over-tossed it."

"That's okay. It takes a while to get the hang of it."

"Let's test your multi-tasking skills."

"But my teacher says it's impossible to multi-task."

"You're gonna have to if you have multiple enemies. Don't worry I'll go easy on you."

"You're easy is my hard."

"Just throw the ball." Damian said. The two then had multiple conversations for the rest of the afternoon while throwing the football including citing multiplication tables, training tips, and even practicing acrobatics. As afternoon turned into evening, the boys were called in for dinner before Alfred left for the night.

"Are you positive you won't require my assistance tonight sir?"

"Of course Alfred. We can do a night without you can't we boys?"

"Sure Alfred. We'll miss you but you deserve to take some time off." Dick said.

"Well I guess you're right sir. But please don't hesitate to call me if needed. I'll only be an hour away but I can come back if you need me. Reggie will understand."

"No worries Pennyworth. I'll be fine with Grayson."

"Good, farewell sirs. I shall see you tomorrow hopefully." He said giving a look at Bruce.

"I'm not planning on staying out too late Alfred. Go and enjoy yourself; that's an order." Bruce said.

"As you wish Master Bruce." Alfred said and got his coat on and left the manor.

"Alright, Dick since it's Friday you can stay up till no later than ten. Damian please don't stay up all night." Bruce said while getting his night uniform on.

"Word of honor; even Assassins need rest once in a while."

"Good, I'll be back." Bruce said and drove away in the Bat-mobile to Gotham's Natural History Museum. Batman had not been in a good mood that night. He still didn't see any video feed that proved someone got into the manor last night, but it wasn't coincidence that the feather he found under Dick's pillow was the same one he found in the Dollmaker's mouth. If this thing killed Shot then it could easily kill Dick in a heartbeat. The main questions he wanted to get answered was who was in Dick's room last night and what did he want? The first stop was at the owl exhibit that had been under reconstruction for a few weeks. He had to admit that this case was starting to bring back memories. Back when his parents had just passed away he had a feeling that the legend of The Court of Owls had something to do with it. For years he had tried to study the Owls and tried to find them but was unsuccessful. Finally he had admitted defeat and started an idea to become a symbol for Gotham. Now twenty year later he was a billionaire playboy father of two and crime fighter at night. Once he got to the exhibit, he was about to start his examination when a group of owl-like creatures ambushed him. The creatures pulled out their swords and ran towards Batman. Batman kicked the things away from him but the last one cut his chest. Using his martial arts skills, Batman avoided the others managing to pull off one of the creature's masks to reveal a zombie like creature. While he was distracted, one threw a knife into his shoulder. Quickly pulling it out of his flesh, (Not a good idea) he continued to battle with the court for as long as he could. Finally he decided to retreat or find another place to fight. He quickly grabbled to the top of the building, but the owls jumped on him making him fall down several stories right on top of the dinosaur exhibit.

His whole body felt broken and he couldn't move an inch. Even after that fall the owls remained unharmed. They pulled out their swords and Batman was reaching for his baterang when suddenly the owls stopped dead in their tracks except for one. They grabbed their heads in pain and started to disintegrate in front of his eyes. The one that didn't manage to disintegrate stepped forward with a sword. Batman thinking quickly had a baterang behind his back and threw it at him cutting into his arm. The owl talon pulled it out, threw it on the ground, and started making his escape.

"This isn't over Batman." Talon said and escaped through the roof. That's when black spots started to appear and Batman knew he was about to go into unconsciousness. Quickly before he did, he pressed a button on the center of his utility belt to call for help and finally let the darkness take him.

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Dick woke up around midnight having a bad feeling about something. He knew he was old enough not to be afraid of anything like Damian but something didn't feel right. Getting out of bed he went downstairs to try and look for his brother and or Bruce if he was lucky.

"Hey…Damian?" He called but got no answer. "Damian?" He called out a little louder but still got no response. Dick then realized that if Damian wasn't in the house then he must have been in the cave training. Dick went through the clock down to the cave seeing nothing except a few stray bats flying.

"Where are you?" Dick asked himself. He knew there was no way Damian was asleep but it was the only place he hadn't checked yet. He went back upstairs to Damian's room. "Damian?" He asked and opened the almost closed door to see another empty room with the window wide open. "Uh oh." He said and the house phone started to ring. Thinking it was Damian he went to pick it up.

"Wayne residence."

"Master Dick? It's Alfred sir. What on earth are you doing up this late?"

"I woke up and something didn't feel right. I'm trying to find Damian but I can't find him anywhere."

"Wait…you're by yourself?!"

"I don't know. I just can't find Damian anywhere."

"Oh dear. Batman isn't responding to me and he activated his emergency button."

"Oh no! Is there something I can do?"

"Yes sir, go down into the cave and turn on the computer. Once there I'll tell you exactly what to do."

"Roger that Alfred. Give me a second." Dick said and ran back downstairs into the cave and turned on the computer. The computer then asked for a voice clarification.

"Richard John Grayson."

Recognized: Access granted. The computer said after quickly scanning his eyes and it turned on.

"Okay Alfred I'm on." Suddenly the computer screen started going red and a map of Gotham was pulled up.

"Excellent sir, the screen is reacting to Batman's distress call. Ask the computer where he is."

"Alright, where is Batman computer?"

Current location of Batman: 307 Starlight Ln, Gotham City Natural History Museum.

"Got it Alfred. He at the History Museum."

"Good thank you sir. I'm on my way back. See if you can find Master Damian so he can go check on him."

"But he's not here. His window was openand I think he got out."

"Oh dear you are by yourself!"

"I could go as Nightwing and check on him."

"I don't know about that sir. You aren't fully trained yet to go out by yourself."

"But I'm Bruce's only hope. If he's really in trouble he could need my help. Besides I'm just going to find him, not fight crime. Please Alfred?" Dick heard Alfred sigh and finally give in.

"Very well sir but I begging you please be careful. Don't take any unnecessary risks and call me as soon as you get there."

"Yes Alfred I promise."

"Good lad. Please be very careful out there."

"I will. I'll call you right when I get there. I'll take my scooter to get there faster."

"Same rules apply sir. Stay on the sidewalk. Under no circumstances are you to drive on the road unless it is a dire emergency. Do you understand?"

"Yes Alfred. I'll call you later."

"Very well sir. Best of luck and I should be there within the hour." Alfred said and hung up as Dick ran to get his costume on.

Damian you are such an idiot leaving your brother home alone by himself when the Court of Owls are after him! I know you don't know the exact details yet, but the fact that Dick was terrified that someone was in his room should tip you off. Also when I saw the scene where Damian breaks out, I wondered how he managed to get out the first time when he first met Talon personally. I'll explain all that in the next chapter but I hope you've enjoyed.

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