Chapter 9

Just Breath

I woke up in a big bed. when I sat up a sharp pain went through my head leaving me feeling dizzy and neausas.

"Oh good your up." Came an elderly voice. I looked up to see an old man with a cane.

"Bruce Wayne." He said holding out a hand.

"Blanely Reese." I lied using my father's last name.

"I heard you were quite the fighter." He said.

"only stuff I learned watching my Dad, he taught my Mom so when he died she took over."

"my deepest condolences."

"thank you...um why, may I ask am I here?"

"well as it turns out you are also prone to head trauma incedints."

I sprung to my feet.

"weres Terry? Is he ok?"

"im fine." I heard "he walked in wearing a white t-shirt, sweat pants and a towl around his neck. "im amazed a girl your size could take all that especialy from The Jokerz."

i shrugged

"my dad was a cop, he wanted me to now how to defend myself."

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Terry noticed that when she was concerned for him she just sprung up ignoring her injuries. He felt a funny feeling. Something he thought he'd never feel from his mom or brother or dad...Love.

He helped her to the dinning room, where they saw bowls of soup. Terry gestured to them.

"lets get you fed."

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I didnt like that statement. 'fed?'...no i was not going to be treated like some stray cat under their sympathy. Plus that soup looked gross, so i kindly took all the bowls and went to the kitchen to prepare real food. Leaving the two males confused.

30 minutes later I came out with real soup with vegetables and some good meat i found in the freezer and made our bowls.

I watched them take a bite and gave them a guestioning look they book gave me an approved smile.

"dig in." I said smiling.

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Man this is goodTerry thought to himselfalmost as good as mom's

"Where did you learn to cook like this?" Bruce asked her

"my grandmother." She replied

"so whats with the tattoo i saw when i picked you up?...if you dont mind me asking."

"something my mom always told me when i get nervous or scared;

Just Breathe.'"

she turned around and pulled up her shirt alittle to reveal cursive letters saying 'Just Breathe.'"

"thats cool." Terry commented.

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I felt greasy and dirty, i needes a shower.

"umm could I take a shower."

"sure ." Bruce replied."Ace can show you."he said glancing ay Terry who was about to get up.

A great dane trotted in.

"hey boy you wanna show me where the bathroom is?"

He barked and walked to the door, waiting for me to follow.

Once i was in the shower i turned it on full hot and steam flooded the room almost instantly.

"so this is grandpas house, and that was grandpa." I said aloud to myself while washing my hair. Then it hit me. "of course, grandpa is-was Batman, and rediculous hours! oh my god!...

Terry is the new Batman. He can fight, he works for grandpa!"

I almost slipped and fell when i remembered that Bruce Wayne didnt know I was his grandaughter, that The huntress was my mom, and Salena Kyle was my grandmother.

"keep cool Blane, keep cool and no one will find out."

When i got out i dried of and put my clothes back on thankful they werent that dirty. And laughed when I opened the door to an alert Ace waiting to escort me back to the dinning room.

"what a gentleman." I mused.

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When Terry saw her walking into the lounge and followed. She looked up from petting the dog and smiled and walked up to him.

"Hi."

"hey, uh I was wondering if youd like me to take you home if youd be more comfortable or..."

"Here is fine, im pretty tight with Ace." She laughed "night."

She walked by him but stopped.

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I had an overwelming feeling in my gut like an urge.

I turned around.

Just Breathe I told myself.

"T-Terry.."

He turned around and i stood on my tip toes and pressed my lips to his. It wasnt long till he took charge and deepened the kiss.

When we broke apart I felt like crawling back into my shell but when i saw the look in his eye I smiled and said

"I had a kiss i needed to put somewhere."

And with that i walked away smiling back at him with Ace in tow.

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Terry touched his lips, remembering her soft ones. Softer than Dana's

"Dana! ..crap!" He slapped his forhead.

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The next morning i met Bruce in the dinning room with of course, Ace, my self-appointed bodygaurd with me at all times.

"Terry should be here shortly." He assured

"thank you Mr. Wayne for everything i hope i didnt ruin any of your nice things with my blood."I replied with a hidden message in it he didnt pick up on.

"dont worry. you did nothing wrong."

I heard Terry walk in

"Hey whered you go last night?" I asked sipping some coffee.

"uhhhhh."

"wait dont tell me...Your Batman and you had to patrol last night?" I laughed.

Hey guys sorry my writings been kinda crappy but i hope youll like the ending better. And i promise to keep this story PG...13;)...lol please R&R and tell me what you think.

TheSpazChik