Ok, here is chapter 7.


Chapter 7: Dana


Terry couldn't shake the feeling that Old Brucie was up to something. The old guy had been making more noise then usual over the headset. He was constantly telling Terry how to fight. Normally Terry would have brushed it off, thinking he was just giving him a rough time. But, this was almost every fight...and between fights.

So, for tonight he decided to slag it, he was taking Dana out. He wanted to be a normal teen for one night. If Bruce wanted him, he could call. He called Dana, telling her he would stop by her place around 6. She was thrilled that for once they where going to go out. She did warn him though that if he ditched her again, he wouldn't live to see 18. He spent the time after school getting ready, today was the last day of semester seeing as Christmas was next Monday.

He decided instead of going to the club like normal, he would take Dana out to dinner, and then maybe a movie or a walking in the park. They could just enjoy each others company like they hadn't in so long.

He smiled looking in the mirror one more time, before leaving the apartment. It didn't take him long to reach Dana's house on his motor bike. He got off and knocked on the door. Dana's father opened the door, he looked anything but pleased to see Terry. He felt his daughter could do better. And Terry didn't hold it against him, he imagined that if Kitkun ever tried to date a guy like himself he would have been upset as well.

Terry shuddered now that was a frightening thought, his daughter dating. He wondered if Cassie would have rules about it, or if she would let Kitkun run wild like her parents had let her. The only rule of theirs Cassie had broken was don't get pregnant.

"Terry" Dana snapped out, she had been standing next to him for a few minutes calling his name. He as usual had been zoned out. Terry's eyes snapped to her, and he gave a sheepish smile.

"Sorry" he muttered, before they left getting into her car for the drive. They went to a pretty nice place for dinner. Dana liked it rather well, it wasn't often that she could get a good meal and Terry's company. After that, Terry decided that a walk through the park. As they walked Dana was content to have Terry's arm around her shoulders. They sat down looking at the stars. Dana turned slightly watching Terry, he was off in his own world again. His eyes were sad, and his lips where in a slight frown.

"Ter...what's wrong?" She asked softly, leaning into his side. He seemed to be off in his own world more then usual, especially since the Egg-Baby projects. Terry looked at her, he seemed to be searching for something there.

"Dana, I have to tell you something about me...It's something I'm not proud of" Terry said softly, if he was going to be serious about finding Kitkun, Dana was going to have to find out about her sometime. She nodded for him to go on, seeing the trouble he was having with this.

"I'm a father" he said looking at her, waiting for a reaction. Dana blinked taking in what he said.

"Your a father? I've never seen you with a kid besides your brother" Dana said.

"I haven't seen her since the day she was born. Her mom left with her, and didn't tell me." He explained.

"You have a daughter...what's her name?" she asked, it was starting to sink in. Terry was ahead of her in a world that she had hoped they would enter together.

"Kitkun" He smiled softly, and she watched, "Dana, I want to...no, I need to find her. I have to be a part of her life." She nodded, then she thought of something that turned her thought sour.

"Terry, how old is she?" Dana asked, they had been together for 2 years.

"She 3, Dana. I need to know if this is something that you can be alright with this. If you can understand that when I find her, she'll come before everything, before work...before you" he explained, "and if you can't...I still want to be your friend."

"Did you love her mother?" Dana asked her voice shaking. Terry looked her right in the eye.

"No, I care about Cassandra but only because she is the mother of my daughter. We where just kids messing around" he said

"Wow...Ter, I care about you I do, I may even love you. But, this is a lot to take in. Can you give me some time?" she asked

"I'll give you all the time you need Dana" he responded standing up and taking her hand. They made their way back to the car.

When they got back to Dana's house, there wasn't a goodnight kiss. There was simply a hug, and a wish of good luck. Terry waited for her to be inside before he sped off on his bike, towards Wayne Manor. He was going to ask Bruce for help.

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When Terry arrived he headed straight for the Cave. He stopped just through the clock, listening to what sounded like Bruce and Barbara arguing. He stayed silent, getting ready to leave and wait it out, when he heard his name. He froze and started to listen.

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"Bruce, I deserver an answer to this" Barbara snapped.

"I don't have it for you. Yes, I've known. I ran a test not long after he started work for me. I do not know, but I will find out how this happened" Bruce growled back, trying to keep his cool.

"God Damn it Bruce. How can you not know HOW Terry is your son" Barbara yelled at him, "don't you think he deserves to know? That Dick deserves to know that he's raising what is basically his niece"

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Terry's mouth dropped open, what the hell where they talking about. He wasn't Bruce's son...he couldn't be. That line about Dick thought confused him, maybe they where talking about another Terry.

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"Did you at least confirm that she is in fact Kitkun" Bruce asked sitting in his chair hands folded over his cane.

"It's an almost 100% match, their related. And it is a perfect match that Terry is your son" She said crossing her arms. Both of them looked at Ace as he raised his head looking at the stairs. They looked over to find Terry making his way down.

"Someone what to tell me what's going on" he asked his eyes on fire.


Alright there it is. Decided to use epilogue, also, next chapter the first meeting of Kitkun and Terry.