Sorry this took so long. I am just really worried about portraying the character of Bruce correctly. I am going on the idea that something has changed in Bruce since he met and fell in love with Serena. However, I hope to still show flashes of the Bruce we saw in the movies. That being said, I doubt this will be an angst-ridden Bruce in this story.


"I really wish that… Mac, I can't believe I am giving my delusions names, had given me more direction." I muttered as I closed the laptop after spending two hours searching for Batman information. While my brain was now filled with Batman trivia, I still couldn't figure out what the big connection was. Maybe it was time for me to replay the dream. Settling back into the pillows of the bed, I closed my eyes, ready to turn my mental theater on, when I was interrupted by a knocking at my door.

Setting back up, I called out for whoever it was to enter. The door opened to reveal Bruce, looking quite pleased with himself.

"Well someone is in a good mood." I said, returning the smile I saw on his face.

"Yes I am." He told me as he walked up to the bed and sat down beside me.

"And what has put you into such a good mood?" I asked him, easing back into the pillows again.

"Well, for starters," He began as he followed my motions, "Wayne Industries has landed a multi-billion contract with the US Government to build new security systems for public facilities." He told me.

"Congratulations" I lightheartedly threw into the conversation.

"Why thank you, after all, it was all thanks to me." He, obviously jokingly, replied. I couldn't help it, but I started to laugh hysterically.

"Why are you laughing?" Bruce asked.

"I'm sorry… but the idea that it was you that landed that contract," I had to pause because of my laughter, "is hilarious!" I managed to finish before losing it again.

"What's that supposed to mean?" He questioned in a voice filled with fake hurt.

"You're never at the office!" I exclaimed. "The only way you were entirely responsible for that contract is if you used mind control."

"Well now you know my secret."

We looked at each other before we both started laughing. It took us a few minutes to stop, but eventually we managed to return to sanity.

"So, what else has you in a good mood?" I prodded him to continue.

"Well… I finally have Rufus leaving me alone." He stated.

"Rufus? Who is Rufus?"

"Wayne Industries President of Public Relations. Unfortunately for me, he also tacked onto himself the title of Publicist for Bruce Wayne."

"And why is that bad?" I asked.

"He seems to think that the best publicity for me would be to get into a steady relationship, which I also think he never thought would happen. So picture the scene today when, after the board meeting, he cornered me asking about my date for the party." When he looked at me to see if I was interested, I simply raised my eyebrow in a signal for him to carry on. "Imagine his surprise when I stopped him before he could start on his list of suitable candidates and told him that I had already found a date for this event and all events in the future." Expecting a laugh from me, he was a little surprised when I was smiling rather coyly at him.

"I'm going to be your date for all events in the future?"

"Well, I thought that went without saying." He hesitantly said, not having the usually Bruce Wayne confidence.

"It is…but it's just really sweet to hear you say it." I was smiling at him, and he was smiling at me, and it was just one of those picture perfect moments that had to be too good to be true, except it was. I couldn't help feeling, however, that there was something obvious I was missing about him. Before I could dwell on it for long, Bruce said something that pulled me out of my mental pondering.

"We need to start talking about tomorrow." He told me.

"I'm going to need to make flash cards with people's pictures and names, aren't I?" I jokingly threw out.

"I already had Alfred make them" He said, pulling a stack of cards out of his back pocket. I looked at them for a moment, and then looked at Bruce.

"Is it too late to back out?"


OK, this isn't that long of a chapter, but it is a chapter! The next two are going to be much more important, more action-packed, and harder to write. But I think I will enjoy them more, and I think you will too.

Okay, little contest. First person to figure out the songs that the titles of the chapters come from will get a special surprise. Also, please go take a look at my new story, "I am Born New". I think most out you will like it.