Star City
Oliver and Dinah appeared right behind star labs each with very full hands due to all the kids and supplies they needed. It was unfortunately almost a mile walk to Oliver's house but luckily between the two of them they had enough hands to get everyone and everything there.
After about a forty five minute walk they had at last made it to Oli's home. Together the two set Roy, Artemis, and Zatanna on the couch all of them still asleep. However almost immediately after setting them down Roy and Artemis made a human cocoon over little Zatanna. It was quite apparent that the teams bonds were very deep even in this state.
Oliver and quickly snapped a picture of the three finding the little scene absolutely adorable. Dinah and Oliver then went into a separate but nearby room deciding to just let the kids rest for now.
"Man they may be little now but it is not easy to carry two kids and all their stuff for nearly a mile." Oliver said dramatically as he sat down on a couch.
"Yeah definitely a good source of exercise, now I guess we know how parents feel." Dinah joked.
"Ha I guess you're right."
It was then the door to the room they were in creaked a little bit. Both Dinah and Oliver then looked over to see Roy shyly walking over to them.
"Hey buddy I see your up finally, do you need something?" Oliver asked happily as he lifted Roy onto his lap once he came close.
"Um Oliv c-c-can I-?" Roy asked very nervously barely able to finish his sentence.
"What is it bud come on you can ask me anything."
"C-c-can I call you da-da-daddy?" Roy finally got out asking with closed eyes.
Oliver was absolutely shocked Roy had never asked that kind of question. In truth he always viewed Roy as his son and he would have given anything for him to call him daddy or at least Dad.
"Of course you can!" Oliver answered excitedly hugging the little boy tight to his chest.
Roy then smiled widely as he hugged his daddy back feeling a wave of relief fall over him. It was then and more confidently he turned to Dinah.
"Dinah can you be my mommy?"
Dinah felt her heart melt she had known Roy for the longest time and felt like a mom to him. He had unfortunately started to become rather angsty shortly after they met but she still tended to be a mother hen towards him. In fact one of the reasons she had agreed to become the teams den mother was because she thought he was going to be apart of it.
"Of course sweetie!" Dinah responded happily as she then held out her arms.
Immediately Roy hopped into her arms hugging her tightly. Dinah did the same in response happy, even if just for now, Roy finally viewed him as his mother figure. Oliver then put his arms around the two happy to have his family back.
It was then Artemis came into the room Zatanna toddling along with Artemis's help. It was clear the two shared a sisterly bond that was very strong. The two eventually made it over and were immediately picked up by Oliver and Dinah. Though none of them were related it was clear they were a little family already.
They all then went in the living room and played with each other. Artemis and Zatanna played with their toys with Dinah who loved the kind of dynamic she could have with the girls.
"Auny Dinah can we hawe a tea pawty?" Artemis asked excitedly.
"Of course we can I'm sure it would be very fun." Dinah answered happily.
"Fun!" Zatanna cried out as she excitedly clapped her hands.
From there Dinah set up a blanket and got out a bunch of small paper cups and plates from the pantry. She then filled them with water and the girls set up the stuffed animals and dolls that they got when they were transformed. The three had a lot of fun and each of the little girls told Dinah they loved her making her feel like a real mom. It had reminded her how much she loved children and wanted them lots of them.
Meanwhile Oliver and Roy wrestled in the backyard the entire time Oliver letting Roy win. He loved the childish giggle Roy had now and that he could just be with the little boy now instead of the complicated teen he would become.
They continued for about five minutes till eventually Roy just laid on Oliver's chest.
"I love you Roy." Oliver bluntly told Roy.
"I love you to Daddy." Roy responded as he then wrapped his little arms around Oliver's neck.
Oliver smiled widely and hugged his little boy tightly proceeding to stand up. Roy was clearly getting tired so he decided it was time for a nap. Oliver carried him inside only to find Dinah cleaning up as the girls slept.
"I see their all a little exhausted." Oliver whispered.
"Yeah could you put them down to I'm gonna pick up everything real quick."
"Sure, where should I put them down?"
"Would you mind putting them down in your room so they can be together."
"No not at all." Oliver said as he smiled.
Oliver then first took Roy to his room setting him gently down as to not wake him up as well as taking his little shoes off. Then he went back and picked up both Artemis and Zatanna, very gingerly, taking them to his room. He then set them very gently on the bed next to Roy, who immediately cuddled up with his little sisters in a protective hold. Oliver awed at the three and then put a small blanket over them. Then quickly before he left he took his phone out and snapped a picture of the absolutely adorable scene.
He then almost silently closed the door and creeped downstairs successfully getting the kids to nap and not wake up. He then went over to Dinah, who was sitting on the couch, and snuggled right next her. Dinah then pain on his chest smiling at her ever affectionate boyfriend.
"I have to say I had fun with all the kids today." Oliver stated as he held Dinah.
"Yeah it's clear you were quite good with Roy out there it looked like you guys had a lot of fun."
"Yeah we did and you looked like you were right at home with the girls."
"Yeah it was fun getting to connect with them in that way."
"I felt the same way with Roy."
There was then a moment of silence before Dinah spoke again.
"You know Oli if we take this relationship to the next level I want you to know I want kids and a lot of them."
"Well the good thing is I want them to and speaking of them I believe we should take a page out of their book and get some sleep it's been a long day."
"Yeah I agree let's just rest on the couch though I don't want to disturb the kids." Dinah said as she laid on Oliver's chest.
Oliver agreed and then laid down positioning his body to spoon Dinah's. The two were very clearly and truly in love with each other and their relationship was meant to last.
For about an hour the two laid there both fast asleep until a shrill cry was heard throughout the whole house. The two jolted up and looked around trying to see where the noise was coming from. Then the only place it could come from cane to their heads.
"It must be Zatanna!" Dinah stated worried about what could be happening.
She was about to get up when Oliver stopped her from getting up.
"Let me take this!"
He then jolted off before Dinah could say anything running to his room afraid someone was trying to take the kids. He got the door and tipped it open to see Roy and Artemis trying to comfort a wailing Zatanna.
"What happened?"
"She just woke up and started screaming." Roy answered desperately trying to get her to calm down.
"Yeah I hink she was havin a nighmawe." Artemis added on distressed by her little sisters sadness.
Olive then went over and picked Zatanna up holding her close to his chest as he tried to calm her down.
"Hey kiddo it's ok you're ok." Oliver said as he lightly bounced her.
She continued to cry for another ten minutes straight but slowly started to calm down as Oliver continued to sooth her. He lightly bounced her and rubbed her back doing everything he could think of to calm her down.
"See it's all good you're alright, do you think you can tell me about honey?"
"Dady!" Zatanna sobbed out as she held onto Oliver tightly.
Oliver then understood what her nightmare must of been about her father Giovanni. He didn't really know him but he did know it broke Zatanna's heart when he became Dr. Fate.
"Hey I know you miss your dad hon and I didn't know him very well, but I know he wouldn't want you to be sad like this. You have all these friends and people willing to help and if you ever need someone to talk to or call Dad I'm right here."
Zatanna then let out a smile and hugged Oliver with all the little strength her arms could muster. Oliver smiled to happy to know the baby girl could find comfort in him.
"Dady!"
Everyone in the room chuckled and smiled seeing the connection Oliver and Zatanna made in that moment.
Soon after that everyone went down stairs for dinner the entire time Zatanna staying in Oliver's arms. They ordered pizza and all of them sat at the table Roy sitting between Dinah and Oliver, Artemis in a booster seat next to Dinah, and Zatanna in a high chair being fed little bits and pieces of pizza by Oliver.
Eventually they were finished and it was bath time. Dinah took Zatanna and Artemis to the master bathroom while Oliver took Roy to the guest bathroom. Even in the bath the two had fun with the kids who were luckily all good about their baths.
After that they helped the kids get dressed in pajamas making sure to put a new diaper and pull up on Zatanna and Artemis. Artemis had actually not really needed it for all day for she seemed to use the bathroom without a problem, she clearly was a bit more mature than a certain little speedster at this age.
Then Oliver and Dinah took turns watching the kids and showering. Luckily due to their rising relationship Dinah kept some clothes at Oliver's house. It was getting late and all the kids were clearly getting tired each one yawning and rubbing their eyes.
"So where are they going to sleep exactly?" Dinah asked realizing they didn't exactly have the needs for sleeping toddlers.
"Well why don't they sleep with us?"
"You're ok with that?"
"Sure why not no harm can come from it."
Dinah smiled and then picked up Artemis who could barely stand straight. Oliver picked up Zatanna and Roy both cuddling up to their father figure. They quickly walked up to Oliver's master bedroom and placed all the kids in the bed. Oliver then went to close the door and turned out all the lights except the one next to his side of the bed.
"Daddy can you tell us a bedtime story?" Roy asked not quite ready to sleep yet.
"Um I don't really know any and I don't think I have any books you guys would like."
"Well I could tell them a story I know would that be ok Roy?" Dinah then asked.
"Ok!" Roy answered excitedly.
All the kids turned to Dinah who immediately started to tell them the story of Cinderella. They all pretty much fell asleep by the time Cinderella left the ball so clearly she did a good job. Oliver turned out the lights then stretched over and kissed her wishing her sweet dreams and thanking her for the story. The two then rested their head, each of the kids cuddling up to one of them, and then closed their eyes.
The whole scene was quite adorable for in their own way they had become like a mini family of their own.
