Sorry this chapter is kinda late, I wanted to try and get started on the next one, but I've hit a writer's block here. I am however working on a new story, but I need your help, there is a poll up on my profile that I'd like you to participate in. All the details are in the question that I want to give out about the story.


Chapter 9

Later That Night

Bruce, Dick, and Reiena were sitting in the study about to talk about what the twins had just learned.

"Why didn't you tell us?" Dick asked

"I wanted to keep you two safe, that's also why I haven't been around much. I want Zucco to be brought to justice, so your childhoods wouldn't be filled with revenge, like mine was." Bruce explained to his wards.

"We heard what Commissioner Gordon said. That when we decided to try and find him." Reiena stated.

"How did he catch you?" Bruce asked curiously.

"Dick had run to a payphone to call the police, and I was right behind him, but I stepped on a can and he must have heard the sound when the can got crushed." Reiena answered.

"Okay; well, I need to ask you something, Reiena. Do you understand what happened when the bomb went off?" Bruce questioned as he and Dick looked at the girl.

"All I really know is that something came over me just as the bomb blew, and I was able to protect all three of us. I don't even fully get what I did." Reiena explained.

"It was amazing, sis. So do you think it has anything with what happened to your bed sheets last night?" Dick asked after he took in what his sister said.

"I have to admit, after hearing about last night, I've suspected something like this would happen. Reiena, Dick; you two know of Aquaman and Superman right?" Bruce stated then asked. They both nodded and looked at Bruce with wide eyes. "Well, Aquaman has two powers that help him; he can control water and communicate with fish. Superman has several different kinds of vision plus other powers. They are called Metas because they are super powered, and you also seem to be a Meta, Reiena. I can help you train so you can control your powers, at least self control so they don't backfire or get out of hand, and I want to train both of you so you can assist me when I'm Batman." Bruce explained.

Dick and Reiena looked right into each others eyes, as if they were talking to each other without using words. A moment later, they looked at Bruce and nodded. This made Bruce smile slightly, which made the twins smile big.

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Zucco ran to his uncle's house, and felt that he was safe. Zucco's uncle is a known crime boss in Gotham, by the name of Arnold Stromwell.

"Hey, Uncle Arnie, looks like the bat won't be a problem anymore; I blew him up." Zucco said as he walked into Stromwell's study.

"Don't underestimate him Tony, but maybe this time you did something right. Just don't screw up in the future; I don't need the police down my neck because of something you did." Stromwell said to his nephew; the mob boss then left the room.

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Bruce walked the twins upstairs so they could get some rest, seeing how they had a busy day. They arrived at Dick's room and all three went in. The young acrobat quickly changed and crawled into bed.

Reiena walked up to her brother and gave him a quick hug, then headed through the adjoining door of their rooms.

"Dick, I want you to know that once your training starts, it will be hard." Bruce said as he pulled the covers up over the boy.

"Okay Bruce, thanks for letting me know." Dick said as he let out a small yawn. The little acrobat then fell asleep, making sure not to lie on his injured arm.

Bruce walked out of Dick's room, and closed the door behind him. The billionaire then headed down the hall to tuck Reiena in, but paused before opening the door and knocked.

"Come in." Reiena's tiny voice said then Bruce opened the door and walked in.

Reiena was in her pajamas and sitting on the edge of her bed. Her head was hung downward and her eyes were on her feet that were dangling off the edge of the bed.

"Something wrong, Reiena." Bruce questioned as he recognized that look on the girl's face.

"Just thinking about something. Me and Dick have heard about Batman, and how he looks like he's flying, but that it's just him using wires. Well, I'm scared of heights." Reiena said as she looked from her feet to Bruce

"That's why you didn't join Dick and your parents. Well, I'm sure with some specialized training, you can get over that. Growing up, I was always afraid that I was disgracing my family name, but after time, I remembered that my parents loved me, and would have never been ashamed of me." Bruce explained to Reiena.

Reiena took all this in; she couldn't believe that Bruce told her that.

"Maybe I can get over it, like you said it would take some work, but I can get over it." Reiena said as she looked at Bruce after thinking about everything.

"Alright, get some sleep now. I'll see you and Dick in the morning." Bruce said as he saw Reiena start to get under her cover. Once she was comfortable, Bruce tucked her in and then left the room.

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The next day, Bruce didn't have to go do anything at Wayne Enterprises, so he decided to see what the kids could do fighting wise. When he arrived downstairs for breakfast, the twins were already at the counter watching Alfred cook omelets, which is what the kids requested.

Reiena had asked for ham and cheese; a lot of ham and two slices of American Cheese to be precise. Dick wanted ham and cheese as well, but with chopped onion added. Alfred had just finished Reiena's and put it on the plate in front of her.

"Good morning everyone." Bruce said cheerfully as he sat across from the twins. Alfred brought a cup of coffee and daily paper and placed them beside the billionaire.

"Morning, Bruce." Dick said as he looked at the man that had saved him and Reiena the night before.

"I was thinking about taking you two to the cave and seeing what you can do." Bruce said after taking a sip of his coffee.

"Okay, I'm ready when breakfast is done." Reiena said after she swallowed the bite of omelet she had in her mouth. Just then, Alfred brought Dick his omelet, and the acrobat dug into it.

"It will take some time to get you ready, but I'm sure you two are determined enough." Bruce said as he didn't look away from his paper.

"Master Bruce, don't you think you could be getting a little ahead of yourself." Alfred stated as he looked over his shoulder while he was fixing Bruce's usual morning meal.

"We can handle anything, Alfred." Reiena said as she pushed her now empty plate away from her. "Thank you, Alfred."

"Just know this, Miss Reiena, the nights are long, and there can be many dangers out there." Alfred stated to the young fire artist as he grabbed her plate and returned to the stove.

"Alfred, if we can handle being in the air with no net, or being surrounded by fire, I'm sure we can handle whatever Bruce can throw at us." Dick said as he swallowed a bite.

"Why don't you two go play while I have my breakfast, then after I'm done, we will begin." Bruce said as Alfred brought his plate. With that, the kids left the counter and headed for Dick's room.


Alright, I have a bit of a challenge for you. Can you tell me what parts are from Batman the animated series and what are from The Batman. First person to get me the right answer, will get a wonderful shoutout in the next chapter of this, and you can make a decision for a scene in this story. Details on that will go to the winner in a PM. The Challenge is for the whole story, not just this chapter.