Chapter 9

Melanie's apartment

It's raining in Gotham for almost a week and still continues, Batman and his partners haven't been able to patrol cause of the rain. Melanie sat on her couch with a hot cup of tea in her hand and a laptop on her lap. Ever since the talk with Two Face, both Melanie and Bruce have tried to find Hugo Strange, but no luck. The last time Batman has seen Hugo Strange was when Hugo kidnapped the mayor of Gotham and try to manipulate him into giving the mayor position to Hugo, but Batman stopped him and Hugo was send to arkham. But a few months later Hugo escaped and disappear. Melanie has use her free time to search for Hugo; as she looks in the batcave files and finds a file with no name.

"What's this?" ponder Melanie than click the file and photos came out. "O my god it's my old photos."

Melanie looks at the photos; some of them were of her when she was a teenager, her old home, but there are photos of her and Bruce. Melanie found one of her and Bruce were like 18 years old; Bruce and Melanie were wearing track suits and Bruce has his arm wrapped around her. As she scroll through the photos, she found a photo of her and Bruce sitting under an oak tree.

'That's the same oak tree at Wayne Manor,' thought Melanie.

Bruce was leaning against the tree and Melanie was sitting in between Bruce's legs leaning on his chest. Bruce had his arms wrapped around Melanie; like he's trying to pull her in closer, the sun was setting in the background.

'They would call that background magic hour in the movie business,' thought Melanie, she continues to stare at the photo, 'I think I'll print this photo and show it to Bruce.'

Just as she was about to print the photo, until her iPhone starts to ring; Melanie pick up her phone and check her caller ID, it's Bruce.

Melanie answer her phone, "Hey Bruce."

"Gadget Girl, I need you to come to Mount Justice," said Batman.

Melanie could hear crying in the background, "Sure Batman, but what's that crying sound?"

"It's a long story, I'll explain everything when you get here."

"But how?"

"I've program the zeta beams for you to enter and get to Mount Justice."

"Ok, I'll be there soon."

"Please hurry," begged Batman, the crying sound grew louder than he hang up.

'Wow Batman was begging, I wonder whats going on,' thought Melanie as she put her cup in the sink and place the laptop in her bedroom.

Melanie change into her Gadget Girl uniform and put a pair of sweat pants and her rain coat over her uniform. Melanie grab her purse and place her domino mask and gloves in her purse, then she went to the fire escape and place her hood on.

The walk to the zeta beam wasn't long, but it is when it's pouring it takes awhile. When Melanie finally made it she enter the old phone booth. She took off her rain coat and sweat pants and put on her mask and gloves.

"Recognize Gadget Girl 22," said a computer voice. (just gave Gadget Girl a number)

Gadget Girl is transport to Mount Justice, once she arrive the crying she heard earlier echo around the cave. Then Gadget Girl hears the Young Justice team including Batgirl and a few league members.

'Where's that crying coming from?' thought Gadget Girl.

She continues to walk but a little boy came running towards her; he has locks of black raven hair and is wearing a red with black sleeves shirt that's swallowing him. The little boy looks about two or three years old and has blue eyes, but he's sniffling.

'Who is this little boy?' thought Gadget Girl.

The little boy looks at Gadget Girl and his eyes brighten up with joy, "Melanie!"

Gadget Girl is shock that little boy knew who she is, and Gadget Girl only knows one boy who wears a red shirt and knows her identity.

"Robin?"

The little boy nodded his head eagerly, "Yes!"

Robin starts to run towards Gadget Girl, but his shirt is so long; it cause Robin to trip and fall face first towards the ground. Poor little Robin starts to cry again.

Gadget Girl ran towards Robin and gather him in her arms, "It's ok Robin."

Gadget Girl rock him and kiss him on his forehead, causing Robin's sobs to turn into hiccups.

"Is that better?" asked Gadget Girl with a smile.

"Uh hu," said little Robin.

"Good," said Gadget Girl as she place her purse, pants, and rain coat down and fix Robin's position. She shift him to her left side with one hand under his bottom and the other rubbing his back.

Robin snuggle his head on her left shoulder, Gadget Girl smile at the little Boy Wonder. Then Batman, Batgirl, Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash, and the Young Justice team begin to call out Robin's name.

"I guess they're looking for you," said Gadget Girl as she tickle Robin's tummy, causing him to giggle. "Well let's go and get this settle."

Then Gadget Girl starts to walk with little Robin in her arms towards the voices. She found the everybody in the kitchen/living room; nobody notice that Gadget Girl was there. So Gadget Girl told Robin to be quiet and see what will happen.

"Where are you Rob?" said Kid Flash.

"Come on out Robin," said Flash.

"If you come on out Dickie and I'll give you a present," cooed Wonder Woman.

Robin giggle quietly while Gadget Girl smile.

"I swear if anything happens to my son, all of you will learn a new definition of pain," growled Batman.

"Hey you went to call Gadget Girl and who taught Robin how to be a ninja," mocked Superman.

Batman just glare at Superman, causing him to have shivers down his spine.

"Are you looking for someone," said Gadget Girl.

Everybody turn their attention towards Gadget Girl and see Robin in her arms, and gasp of relieve that he's alright.

Batman walk towards Gadget Girl and took Robin out of her arms, "Where did you find him?"

"By the zeta beams," said Gadget Girl. "So what happen?"

"The team went on a mission; where they only had to gather information, but it turns out that Hugo Strange was there."

Gadget Girl's eyes widen, "What was Hugo doing there?"

"We don't know, Robin is the only one, who got that information. But Hugo threw smoke pellets at Robin, once the smoke it cleared, Hugo was gone and Robin was turned into a three-year old child," said Batman looking down at his little bird. "Robin still has his memories, but his mind went into a three-year old immeditly."

"So why did you call me?" asked Gadget Girl.

"Cause Robin won't stop screaming your name," said Batgirl.

Gadget Girl looks at the little bird and couldn't believe that Robin/Dick Grayson wanted her, she couldn't help but smile. "So is there a cure?"

"Not yet, but we're working on one," said Batman.

"So what's the plan?" asked Aqualad.

"I want to talk to Zatara and see if he can do anything," said Batman.

"But isn't he on a mission?" asked Superboy.

"Yes, but only for a few days," said Batman.

"We'll be needing supplies for Robin?" asked Gadget Girl.

"Yes, Alfred is getting the supplies."

"But isn't he going to England to visit family?" asked Batgirl.

"Yes and the manor is getting the floors redone."

"Umm Bruce what about the batcave?" asked Wonder Woman.

"Don't worry, I set up a hidden hand print scanner and it won't go off, if anybody touches it," said Gadget Girl.

"Smart," smile Superman.

"Thank you, anyways where are you and baby Robin going stay?" asked Gadget Girl.

"I don't know?" said Batman then looks down at Robin. "Robin where do you want to go stay?"

"Want to stay with Mami!" squeal Robin clapping his hands and bouncing up and down.

Everybody thought Robin looks so cute and are wondering who Robin is talking about.

"Who Robin?" asked Batman.

"Gadget Girl," smile Robin as he point at her. "Mami."

Gadget Girl's eyes widen, 'Robin thinks of me as his mom.'

"No Robin, it's Gadget Girl not mommy."

"Mami!" shouted Robin as he point at Gadget Girl again.

"So Gadget Girl can we stay with you?" asked Batman.

"Yes, I better go and make room for you and baby Dick," said Gadget Girl.

"Ok, I'll bring the supplies to your place, I need to change out of my Batman suite and put Robin's uniform away.".

Gadget Girl nodded and starts to walk towards the zeta beams with her purse on and she grab her pants and coat. But Robin notice that she leaving and begins to cry.

"MAMI! DON'T LEAVE!" cried Robin as he reached for Gadget Girl, opening and closing his little hands. "MAMI! MAMI! MAMI!"

Robin's cries are so loud that Superman and Superboy had to cover their ears; the others tries to quiet down Robin. But Robin's cries became louder, Gadget Girl went to Batman and grab baby Robin out his arms and into hers. She starts to bounce Robin again. His cries began to quiet down, until he stop; Robin just sniffle and hiccup.

"Ok new plan, I'll go with you and Robin then we'll go to my apartment," said Gadget Girl.

"Agreed," said Batman as he and Gadget Girl with baby Robin walk towards the zeta beams.

Recognize Batman 02, Gadget Girl 22, Robin B-01


Batcave

Batman and Gadget Girl decided not to leave baby Robin alone or else he'll start crying. Once they enter the batcave there's a lot of baby stuff; Batman theme baby clothes, diapers, bottles, toys, pacifiers, and blankets, also a black crib and car seat. Gadget Girl chuckle that everything has Batman symbols, Batman just shook his head than he reads a note from Alfred saying that he was on his way to England and left a list of emergency numbers.

Gadget Girl went first to change into her civilian clothes; she came out in navy blue jeans, black shoes, a gray t-shirt, and a black zip-up jacket. Batman went to change, Melanie decides to get Dick into a diaper and in clothes that fits him. Dick's wearing a black onesie with yellow Batman symbol on the middle of his chest, Bruce came out in a pair of jeans, black t-shirt, black shoes, and put on his black hoodie. Bruce chuckle when he sees Dick in the onesie.

"So how are we going to get all this stuff to my apartment?" asked Melanie.

"I guess we can take the batmoblie," said Bruce.

"But won't you risk your identity?"

"Don't worry it's still raining so nobody is out."

"Ok Bruce, but wear your shades."

"I will."

Bruce and Melanie place all the baby supplies in the batmoblie, Melanie secure the car seat in the backseat and secure baby Dick. Once everything was in the batmoblie Bruce and Melanie got in, Bruce put on his shades and drove the batmoblie out of the batcave.


Melanie's apartment

Like Bruce said nobody was outside and it's still pouring, once they arrive Dick pass out in the car seat. Melanie put a blanket over the car seat and took Dick to her apartment through the fire escape, Bruce follow with a few bags of the supplies. Once inside Melanie place the car seat in the living room and remove the blanket, than she went to turn up her heater. Bruce came in and out; he brought the remaining of Dick's baby supplies and his baggage. Bruce finally finish bring the supplies and he's dripping wet. Melanie shut her window and brought Bruce a towel.

"Thank you," said Bruce.

"No problem, if you need to change the bathroom is down the hall to your left," said Melanie.

"I think I do, I'm soaking wet," said Bruce as he grab different pants and shirt.

"Do you want a cup of tea?" asked Melanie.

"Yes."

"Bruce put your wet clothes in my hamper ok?"

"Ok."

Bruce went to the bathroom, while Melanie starts to make tea and dinner then she hears a little cry. Before she knew it the crying got louder. Melanie sees baby Dick crying his little eyes; he's kicking his little feet and has his little arms in the air. Melanie quickly ran to Dick; she unbuckle and pick him up.

"Shh Dickie… It's ok," said Melanie bouncing Dick.

Dick began to clam down and stop crying; he looks around the room.

"Where's tati?" asked baby Dick.

"Your tati went to the bathroom to change out of his wet clothes, he'll be out in a minute," said Melanie.

"Ok Mami!" smile Dick.

"No Dickie, its Melanie."

"I know and you're my mami too," said Dick hugging Melanie.

Melanie return the hug and her eyes starts to tear up, 'He thinks of me as his second mother.'

Melanie kiss Dick on his forehead, "Are you hungry Dickie?"

Dick nodded his head rapidly, Melanie just chuckle. Then she went to grab a blanket and place it on the living room floor. She place Dick on the blanket and grab a few toys for him to play, Melanie went to the kitchen and continues to make dinner.

Bruce came out in dry clothes, his hair still wet; once he went to the living room he sees his adoptive son playing and laughing. Then he sees Melanie in the kitchen cooking dinner; he couldn't help but smile at the sight.

"Tati!" squeal Dick.

Bruce looks down at Dick and smile, "Hey Dickie."

Bruce pick him up and threw him up in the air causing Dick to giggle.

"Careful Bruce, don't drop him," said Melanie in a concern voice.

"I won't," said Bruce as he walk towards Melanie with baby Dick in his arms. "What are you cooking?"

"I'm making tomato soup with grilled cheese."

"Yay!" yelled Dick clapping his hands in excitement, Melanie and Bruce laugh.

"I figure you want some," smile Melanie.

Bruce sits at the table and place Dick on his lap, Melanie grab two big bowls for her and Bruce and a little bowl for Dick. She pour the tomato soup in the bowls and place them on the table. Than brought a plate of grilled cheese sandwiches. They start to eat, but Bruce is nervous to feed Dick, Melanie notice this.

"Umm Bruce do you need help?" asked Melanie.

"Please," said Bruce his voice is shaky.

Melanie grab Dick and place him on her lap, "Ok Bruce this is what you do; you get the spoon and put it in the bowl of soup." Melanie demonstrate. "Then you get a bit of soup on the spoon than you blow on the soup to cool it." Melanie blew on the soup for a few seconds. "Ok Dickie open up."

Dick giggle and open his mouth, Melanie put the spoon in his mouth. "And that's how you feed a baby, now you try Bruce."

"I don't know," said Bruce, in truth he's terrified.

"You can do it, I'll hold Dick as you feed him," smile Melanie.

"Well…" Bruce was cut off by Dick.

"Please tati," said Dick giving Bruce his puppy face.

Bruce tried to fight it, but he can't Dick is too adorable to ignore his cute little puppy face. "Alright Dick."

Dick smile at Bruce and waits for his daddy to feed him. Bruce did what Melanie did and has successfully fed baby Dick, but Dick's face is cover in soup and bread crumbs.

"Looks like someone needs a bath," chuckle Melanie as she got up with Dick in her arms went to put the dishes away, but Bruce stop her.

"I'll get that," said Bruce as he pick up all the dishes and place them in the sink.

"Thank you," said Melanie. "So Dick who do you want to give you a bath?"

"You and Bruce," squeak Dick.

Bruce and Melanie smile and walk towards the bathroom. Bruce turn on the water of the bathtub while Melanie got Dick undress. Bruce grab Dick and place his in the nice warm tub, Melanie grab some bubbles and pour it in the tub. Dick play with the bubbles, Melanie brought some bath toys for him to play with. Bruce play with Dick, while Melanie wash his face, hair, and body.

"Melanie where did you get all this bath stuff for babies?" asked Bruce.

"I used to babysit my neighbor's baby girl and they would give me baby supplies. Then they move away and I got stuck with the remaining of the supplies," said Melanie.

Bruce nodded, "Melanie I want to thank you."

"Thank me for what?"

"Letting me and Dick stay with you."

"I'm happy I can help," said Melanie as she place her hand on his shoulder.

Bruce touches her hand and gives her a smile, "Melanie there's something I need to tell you."

"Yes."

"I..I..I," stutter Bruce.

'Come on Bruce tell her you have feelings for her.' Then he stares at Melanie's eyes, 'Her sapphire eyes sparkle like the stars in the sky.'

"What is it Bruce?" asked Melanie in a concern voice.

But Bruce won't snap out, Dick notice this and did what any other three-year old would do, Dick slash Bruce.

Bruce snap back into reality and stare at Dick; who's laughing at Bruce's reaction. "Dick, now you got me wet."

Melanie burst out laughing and tickle Dick under his chin, "Good job Dickie."

A sneaky smile form on Bruce's face, he splash Melanie.

"Hey," than Melanie splash Bruce back.

Bruce, Melanie, and baby Dick had a splash war, in the end they were all soaking wet. Melanie wrap Dick in a towel and walk into her room while Bruce went to grab his pajamas and change in the bathroom. Melanie took off her wet clothes and put on her black pajama pants and a long-sleeve black shirt with the Batman symbol on it. Melanie put Dick in a clean diaper and put him in his pajamas; Dick's pjs are like Melanie's but Batman symbols all over them. Bruce came back in black pants and a white shirt, he sees Melanie and Dick's pjs and chuckle.

"What's so funny Bruce?" asked Melanie.

"You and Dick in Batman clothes," said Bruce.

"Well I could change into a Superman shirt if you want." Bruce flinch a little and his eyes widen, "Bruce, I'm kidding."

"You better be."

Then Bruce and Melanie were interrupt by baby Dick; he gave a big yawn and rub his left eye.

"I guess someone is getting sleepy," said Melanie picking Dick up.

"Me not sleepy, me want to play more with you and tati," said Dick trying and failing to hold a yawn.

"Don't worry Dickie, me and Melanie are going to sleep too," said Bruce as he touch Dick's cheek.

"Umm Bruce, we never put the crib together," said Melanie. Bruce groan, "Don't worry about it Dick can sleep in my bed with me."

"You sure?"

"Yes."

"Ok, I'll go take the couch," said Bruce as he walks out of the room but Dick begins to cry.

"No TATI! Don't leave!" shouted Dick as tears fall down his cheeks.

Bruce quickly hurry back to Melanie and Dick, "What's wrong Dickie?"

"Don't leave tati," sniffle Dick.

"Ok Dick, where do you want me to sleep?" asked Bruce as he wipe away his son's tears.

"I want you here with me and mami on the bed," sobbed Dick.

"I don't know Dick."

"Please," said Dick giving his puppy face.

Bruce looks at Melanie, "Will it be a problem Melanie?"

"Of course not," said Melanie, "Come on boys, it's bedtime."

Bruce got in the left side of the queen size bed, Melanie place Dick in the middle and she lay down on the right side. Dick fell asleep right when his head hit the pillow, Bruce and Melanie smile at the sleeping baby bird. Than Dick starts to suck on his little thumb lightly, Bruce and Melanie couldn't believe how adorable Dick is as a baby.

"He's so adorable," cooed Melanie.

"He is," said Bruce than he notice a tear falling down Melanie's cheek. "Are you ok?"

"Yeah, I'm just happy."

"About?"

"I've always thought of Dick as a son, but I never known if he felt the same until he called me mami," said Melanie as she brush some locks of Dick's hair out of face.

Bruce gave her a knowing smile and watch her fell asleep. He's happy too that Dick called her mommy, Bruce knew that this day prove that they are a family. But deep down in Bruce's mind and heart that this day also prove that him and Melanie are meant for each other.

I've decided to de-age Robin, because I wanted Robin to show Gadget Girl that he thinks of her as a second mother. I totally forgot to mention this earlier, I don't own the Young Justice, I only own my OC. Please review :)