Hey everyone! I might be a little slow with my chapters because I have to write on my ipad. My computer is currently being fixed so it's hard trying to adjust to the style. Here's my next chapter hope you like it!

Chapter 9: New Life New House

It had been about two days since Zatanna and her daughter, Mary Ella Grayson, had been released from the hospital. Bruce had congratulated the two new parents with a brand new home in downtown Bludhaven. Dick still worked at Wayne Tech even though it was a pretty long drive. Zatanna currently did not have a job and wouldn't have one for at least a year if she was lucky. Dick would usually work at home on Saturday and Monday and help around the house and with th new born. On Sunday Dick would have the day off.

Dick began to worry a lot about his wife and daughter the day he went back to work. All the women in the building were mad at him because he married Zatanna and not them but now the fact that he had started a family with her. The women had been glaring at him since he married but the men on the other hand congratulated him. Dick had a worried look on him all day and Bruce noticed it. Later, Bruce pulled Dick into his office. Dick still looked worried but now he also looked confused. Bruce put a serious face on and sighed.

"Dick," He said then paused,"I want you to take the month off." His words shocked Dick. Dick stood there still with wide eyes.

"Why? I...I..." Dick couldn't find the words. Bruce put his hand on Dick's shoulder and gave him a softer gaze.

"I know that you're stressed, Dick," Bruce said slightly smiling. "I want you to go home and take the month off. You need some time to help Zatanna with you new child. You both need some time off." Dick tried to say something but was cut off by his adoptive father. "I am giving Mary a trust fund for college. No but's about it. I am also giving you and Zatanna some money to help with clothes, food, and anything you three will need. I'm not taking 'no' for an answer Dick." Bruce looked serious. Dick didn't know what to say. Bruce led Dick to the door to say goodbye to his adopted son. "Oh and Dick," he said as he pushed Dick out the door, "I'm still paying you for this month. Expect a check!" Bruce shut the door on Dick and Dick looked stunned. Dick finally felt happy about Bruce letting him have the month off. Usually Dick would refuse and he would have to be held back by security, but he felt overwhelmed that he was going to be able to see Zatanna and Marry Ella more often...at least for this month.

Dick soon returned home early, and noticed that Zatanna nor Mary were not to be seen. He then heard a sound of soft music playing from the Mary's room. Dick set down his brief case and loosened his tie. He walked quietly up the stairs and into the master bedroom then changed his suit for a pair of sweat pants and t-shirt. Dick walked down the hall to Mary's room and quietly opened the door. The room was amazing, even though Dick had already seen it a million times, he still saw it amazing. The room was painted a mint color. on the wall next to Mary's crib was glow in the dark stars and moon. The curtains hung over on the opposite side of the wall from the crib. On one of the walls there was a fancy 'M' and 'E' which was done by Zatanna herself. By that wall was a rocking chair and a table which had little paper mache 'ornament' display on it. One was a robin one was a magic wand and then there was a few stars and feathers. Dick quietly laughed as he entered the room.

Zatanna was sitting in the rocking chair holding Mary, who was wrapped up in a mint colored blanket. She noticed Dick laugh and she smiled at him. Dick came over to her and knelt down and looked at Mary Ella who was asleep in Zee's arms. Zatanna smiled and got up. With that Dick got up and looked at the two.

"Here," Zatanna said handing their precious child over to Dick. "What time is it?" She asked stretching.

"It's 2:30," Dick said. Zatanna looked stunned.

"Why are you home so early? Did Bruce kick you out?" She asked then smiled. Dick smiled back.

"Well technically yeah," He said. Zatanna quietly laughed. "Bruce gave me the month off so I could be with you two." He smiled.

"I'm going to have to tell Bruce 'Thank You'," She said. "But for now I'm going to go make me lunch. I'm starving." She said quietly.

Dick laid Mary down in her crib. "Did you eat anything today?" He asked raising and eyebrow as he shut the door behind them.

"No," She simply said. They walked downstairs.

"You should eat something Zee, you can't just starve your self. You are part human." Dick said then smiled.

"I know, I know." She said. They were now in the kitchen. Zatanna opened the pantry and took out a piece of bread and put it in the toaster. "I know I have to eat." She said then got out some orange juice. "Remind me to go to the store soon. We're almost out of everything!"

"Why don't you just call Artemis or M'gann or even Raquel. Raquel offered to help with anything she could do for you, you know that right?" It wasn't a question. Zatanna just stared at him and sighed.

"I don't want my friends to go through the trouble they've already been a big help with Mary's bedroom but I just can't let them run my errands." She said. Dick just smiled and laughed.

"Artemis is really rubbing off on you." He said smiling. Zatanna was wide eyed at that comment.

"Oh my..., Wow she really is... Okay I really need to stop hanging out with her so much," She said stunned at the fact.

"I don't think we're going to get out of the house very soon though," He said smiling.

"I know, It'll take a while to adjust to everything...or at least for me," She said smiling at Dick then taking her toast out of the toaster and putting butter on it. Before she could take a bit Dick stole the toast. "Hey! Give it back!" She said smiling. Dick laughed

"Only if you catch me!" He said and with that he was out the back door and into the back yard. Zatanna ran into the back yard after Dick.

"Do you really want to play this game Bird Boy?" She asked with one brow up. Dick shook his head yes and ran away from her. Zatanna sighed and ran after him. Dick held her toast up in the air and Zatanna jumped for it.

Dick laughed and Zatanna gave him a smirk. "eviG em kcab ym tsaot!" She said and the toast was flying to her. She quickly ate it them swallowed. She laughed at Dick then turned around. Before she could react Dick grabbed her in his arms and sat down with her. The grass was soft and Zatanna and Dick laid down on the grass together. They smiled and laid there for at least 30 minutes. Later they went in to check on Mary and at that moment the whole scene seemed perfect to the three of them.

"New Life...New House," Dick said to Zatanna. He had his arm wrapped around Zatanna's waist and they were both looking at Mary Ella. Could life get any better?

How did you like it? Too cheesy? I've enjoyed writing this story. It just gets better and better. Don't be fooled though the road is going to get bumpy pretty soon but don't worry no one is going to die. I hate it when people die! Luv Ya and Plz Review!