Caitlin leaned against the window of the car, excited but tired. And sore, oh so sore. Caitlin glanced down at her red jeans and Batman shirt.
"Caitlin?" Caitlin looked over at her father. "I know that it's not your birthday yet, but since you're going to be at your mothers tomorrow…" He handed her a small box. Caitlin looked up at him.
"Daddy?"
"Happy Birthday." Caitlin opened the box and pulled out a necklace. A long silver chain with a silver crow pendent.
"Daddy…" He took the necklace and placed it around her neck. "Thank you."
"Caitlin, I don't like you coming out with me on patrol." He started, "But…I do think that you could come more often, if you'd like."
"Really?!" She asked, jumping onto him. She refused to show him how much it hurt when he hugged her back. "Thank you Daddy!" Alfred stopped the car and they all climbed out. "I'll meet you inside!" Caitlin called, running off.
"Where is she going?" Bruce asked, looking at Alfred.
"I would assume to see her friend." He replied, "Come Master Bruce."
Caitlin ran through the crowed, dodging in and out, which was much easier now than it had been before. She ducked under the ropes and headed into the tents, searching for Richard. She ended up in the animal tent yet again. Caitlin smiled and ran over to the elephant.
"Did you miss me?" She asked, rubbing his trunk.
"I did." Caitlin turned around to see a smiling Richard Grayson. "You still aren't supposed to be here."
"Richard!" She laughed, running over to him. "How have you been?"
"Great." Richard said, "How are you?"
"I'm amazing." Caitlin said, "And I can't wait until the show!"
"Right." He blushed slightly. "Come on, before someone sees you."
"No one's gonna see me." Caitlin said, petting the elephant again.
"Caitlin-."
"Dick!" Richard turned.
"John!" Caitlin watched at the dark haired boy, who looked a lot like Richard, walked in. "I can explain-!"
"Explain what?" John asked, causing Richard to look back. "You okay Dick?"
"I'm…yeah." He said, looking around.
"Right, well your mom's looking for you. She's in the trailer." Richard nodded and John gave him one last look. "You're sure you're alright?"
"Of course."
"Because if you're sick and you go on you could get hurt."
"I'm fine John." John nodded and left. Richard turned again to see Caitlin sitting on the elephant's head. "When-how-?"
"I'm sneaky." Caitlin answered with a wink. "Walk me back to the tent?" Richard nodded and they started to walk.
"I'll be watching you." Caitlin said, as they stood by the tent.
"Thanks, that doesn't make me nervous at all." Caitlin laughed.
"If you fall into the net I'm going to mock you."
"Thanks." He groaned
"You're welcome." Caitlin said, kissing his cheek before walking away. Richard blinked after her before running off to find his mom. Caitlin sat next to her dad smiling.
"Where did you run off to?" He asked
"I went to see a friend." Caitlin answered, bouncing in her seat.
"Do I know this friend?"
"Nope." Caitlin smiled, "Look Daddy it's about to start!"
Caitlin yawned and rolled out of bed.
"Happy birthday, sweetie." Caitlin smiled and looked at her mother.
"Morning Mummy." Caitlin smiled, "Thank you."
"Here you are." Caitlin was handed a small box. "I know it's not as expensive as whatever your father bought you-." Caitlin opened the box to find a charm bracelet. "-But I know how much you love those heroes, so I thought-."
"Momma it's perfect." Caitlin said, throwing her arms around her mother. Caitlin put the bracelet on, "It's got the entire League! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!"
"I'm glad you like it." Caitlin looked up at her mom.
"Is there something bugging you Mum?" Her mother laughed.
"Actually, Caitlin, I got a new job."
"Really?"
"Really."
"That's so cool! What are you doing now?"
"I'm still a journalist, Honey. But I'm moving." Caitlin's face fell,
"Moving where?" She asked hesitantly.
"Moving to Metropolis."
"Mum, that's really far away!" Caitlin whined, "I won't get to see you!"
"Sure you will, Baby. You can still come see me all the time." Caitlin frowned, "Come on Katy, go get dressed. We have a lot of things to do today." Caitlin nodded and slowly walked back to her room.
