The Dark Knight

by imaginationnerdgirl

"Everyone thinks they know the story. They think they know the beginning. They think they know his story. But it is not HIS story. This is MY story" I have been hailed as THE PRINCESS OF GOTHAM since I was born. I had been in training to be Gotham's protector alongside Batman. Which isn't easy most of the time. I have a reputation to uphold, after all, I am the new Dark Knight.

6. Chapter 5: Batgirl: Age 11

Chapter 5: Batgirl: Age 11

Richard Grayson eventually became Robin, the Boy Wonder. He started that night 3 years ago. He was a great sidekick to Batman. Samantha thought he was a little too good. Batman would often send Richard on the mission with him instead of her. She would feel a ping of jealousy when Batman did this.

One night Samantha was working on her homework when she heard a knock. She snuck next to the main door and quietly opened it. No one was there. Samantha shrugged it off as she went back to her homework. Again she heard knocking. She walked to and opened the front door. Again nobody was there. Samantha looked around the entrance area. Still no one. She closed the door.

"Not too bright are you? No wonder Batman chooses me to go on missions with him." Robin said leaning against a column, a smug look on his face.

"You're not very nice, are you? My father took you in because he felt sorry for you." Samantha snapped back.

Robin took off his eye mask, exposing himself as Richard.

"Hey. I'm just joking around." Richard's voice changed to that of regret.

"I know. I'm sorry. I guess I am a little jealous." Samantha looked down as she spoke.

"Jealous of what?" Bruce entered the foyer.

"Why does Richard get to go on the mission while I am left here?" Samantha asked looking at her father.

"Richard is 13, he is a lot stronger than you. But if you keep training the way you have been you will be able to go on missions again." Bruce responded.

It was the same thing she heard since that night when Scarecrow's gas affected her. She was stronger. Samantha pushed past her father toward the study and the Batcave, "I finished my homework."

Samantha didn't return to her room until late into the night. She was always a night owl. She snuck back into her room.

"You train a lot." Richard whispered as Samantha opened the door to her room.

"Yeah I know, but it does seem to help." Samantha said turning to face Richard, "Say you wanna go patrol tonight?"

"Sure let me grab my things." Richard said turning around to enter his room.

Samantha went into her room and changed into her bat outfit. She exited her room quietly. She looked around the hall. Richard was exiting his room dressed as Robin.

"Ready?" He asked looking at her.

"Yes." Samantha stared back at him

They made their way outside and into the city. They sat on top of a building waiting.

"Why do you want to do this?" Robin looked at Batgirl.

Batgirl gazed out at the city lights, "It is my blood to do this."

"I know Batman does it -" Robin started

"Not just my father." Batgirl interrupted

"What?" Robin looked surprised at her

"There was once a bat-like figure who protected Gotham, before I was born. Back when my mother and my father were teens. The figure was called The Dark Knight. She was the one who inspired Batman" Batgirl continued.

"You called the figure she. Who was this figure?" Robin asked

"The Dark Knight's real identity was Penelope Montgomery. She was my mother." Batgirl looked at Robin, "Scarecrow's fear gas makes me see her and she said terrible things like I am not being a good daughter to her."

"Is that why your father won't let you out on missions?" Robin asked as he moved closer to her

"I guess. I just don't know for sure." Batgirl said looking back out at Gotham City.

There was a beeping sound coming from their communicators.

"Where are you two?" Batman's voice rang out over the radio

Batgirl pressed the button of the communicator, "Out, why?"

"Poison Ivy is robbing a jewelry store on 9th. Can you two get over there?" Batman asked

"Yeah. We can take care of it" Robin responded

"Batgirl, be careful. Robin bring her back" Batman spoke

Batgirl thought she detected a hint of concern in his voice.

"Will do" Robin responded as he gave a look to Batgirl.

The two made their way to 9th. As they arrived Poison Ivy was exiting surfing on a vine.

"Batman sends his lackies. I feel so worthless" Ivy teased as she walked off the vine

"Don't worry, you will be in Arkham soon enough!" Batgirl snapped back as she raised her fists.

Ivy lunged at Batgirl. Batgirl jumped up and swung her leg around landing a roundhouse kick to Ivy's chest, sending Ivy backward. Robin stared at Batgirl. Ivy got up and ran at Batgirl. Robin raised his fist and landed a blow across Ivy's face. Ivy landed on her back on the pavement. She was out cold. Batgirl tied Ivy to a light pole as the sounds of sirens grew louder. Robin and Batgirl made their way back to the Batcave.

As they entered the cave Batman was typing on the computer.

"Why were you out?" Batman said in his husky voice as he stared at the computer.

"Clearing my head." Batgirl said taking off her mask, exposing her face

In a flash, Batman got up and stood in front Samantha, "What you did was reckless."

Samantha looked down at her feet, "I understand father."

"It was not her fault. I asked her to patrol with me." Richard said standing next to Samantha, "Ivy would have gotten away if it wasn't for Samantha."

Bruce turned to Richard, "Really?"

Samantha and Richard both nodded.

"Well, Samantha looks like you might be ready sooner than I thought." Bruce said with a slight smile, "Now off to bed the both of you."

Samantha and Richard went up to their rooms.

"Thanks. You didn't have to do that." Samantha said as she opened her door.

"Yeah, I did. You are a good fighter and you deserve missions." Richard said as he closed his door.

Samantha smiled as she entered her room and closed the door behind her.