Alrighty chapter 9 you guys have to know that this story is not planned out it really is coming along as i type it out. thats diffcult and hard for me but i got a beta and the chapter is everything i wanted to say just a little easier to read. i hope you like it.
A couple weeks had gone by, and things had been eerily quiet.
Even with villains, there had only been small things going on around town. It was strange. The Team and Heroes didn't wave it off, letting it happen whilst still staying on guard.
Not wanting to stress over why Ragnor wasn't using anyone else to attack, they decided to have some fun- going to the beach, the mall, a festival on the weekend before, and movie nights.
Dick had been coming with them most of the time, and by the end of the night, when it was time to go back to Mount Justice, both him and Nova found themselves standing in the same place they were the night of the ball, just talking. It became an unofficial routine, normal to the point where the talking wasn't forced or awkward anymore.
Tonight was a clear June one, the hot air unsettled by whisks of soft, icy breeze. The Team had just come back from bowling, and as the rest headed back to the cave, Dick turned around to lean his back on the railing, Nova joining him where they always stood to talk.
And they did. Talked and talked and talked. It was beautiful, the sunlight giving way to a bleeding red color, the moon starting to steal the sky with a silvery satin glow. And all was quiet, the only sound was that of the ocean lapping against the shore, its soft roar accompanied by that of a small fox dashing across the sand.
"And then that's when I became Nightwing." He smiled softly, his beautiful blue eyes turned up towards the heavens, watching a seagull swirl and dance.
"Do... you miss it?" Nova asked him, tucking a strand of hair away and out of her face as she turned to watch with him.
He was silent a minute. "Hmm... no, my suit's cooler now than before." We both laughed. Nova could feel him glance her way from the corner of his eye, as if contemplating something.
"What?" she asked, sending him a shy and reassuring smile.
He laughed, looking away. "How did you know I was going to say something?"
Nova scoffed, rolling her eyes before looking back to the sea. "You'd think I know you enough to guess when you have something important you want to say. Or ask."
"Oh really?" he challenged playfully.
"Yes, really." She turned to look at him. "Now stop dawdling and tell me."
He smiled, kicking at the sidewalk before turning to her. On his face was a shy but serious expression, and after a second more of hesitation, he asked: "Would you like to have dinner with me?"
"With you? Hmm." He just kept looking at her expectantly, his brilliant blue gaze unwavering. "Where would we go?" She cocked her head, hair tumbling over her shoulder with the movement, stray strands dancing like gold in the wind.
Dick smiled. "I'll leave that as a surprise." He then jumped away from the bar with the endless energy he seemed to have, waved goodbye, and turned around to leave, kicking out his legs in an exaggerated walk and knitting his hands behind his back as if she suddenly ceased to exist.
"Seriously!" Nova yelled as she turned around to follow his retreat with her eyes.
He just kept on walking for a minute, before turning around to walk backwards. "I'll pick you up at seven tomorrow night." And with that, he turned back around and promptly disappeared into the shadows. Nova shook her head, smiling.
6:30pm…
I was in my room with M'gann, Artemis, Karen, Supergirl, and Wondergirl. They were helping me pick out something to wear. At least, that's what they were supposed to be doing. They seemed more interested in my hair and all the amazing stories of sisterly-brotherly dates Dick had taken them on.
"So, see, when Kevin and I broke up, I just couldn't stop crying, so Wing said he'd be my date to the prom! Of course, in a brotherly way, but still! It was so sweet!" Wondergirl smiled, twirling some blonde hair. "He even bought me the most beautiful dress and corsage."
I tried smiling, but there was a pressing issue they did not seem to be aware of. "But what will my dress be?" I didn't exactly have many. Or any.
"Actually, there's something already picked out for you to wear tonight." Artemis smirked. "He always does this."
The girls gave me two boxes, each carefully wrapped in brown paper with small gold designs on them. I carefully fit my finger into the seam of the paper, taking the lid off the the first box to pull out a gold sleeveless satin halter-dress with a satin ruffle train. I held back a girly gasp in awe, and the girls smiled, shooing each other out so I could change.
I slipped it on, wondering at how silky soft it was. It had a diamond belt going around the halter neck and back. The second box had simple gold strappy heels. "Do you guys know where we're going, by any chance?" I asked as I emerged, the girls all falling in love with the dress when they saw it.
"No!" they all responded. I questioned how fast the response was.
They ushered me back into the room to do my makeup and hair. It was about seven when we finished. They all kept sighing dreamily and telling me I looked great.
There was knock at the door. "Nightwing's here." Garfield said on the other side.
"I'll be out in a minute!" I grabbed the clutch the girls had for me, and went to the Cave's entrance to find Dick in black suit and gold tie.
He smiled when he saw me, and it made me feel nervous. More nervous than I already was. "Beautiful." he said, twitching his hands as if trying not to take of his sunglasses yet. "I knew that dress would suit you."
"You got this for me?" I raised my eyebrows in surprise.
"Of course. You need a fancy dress where we're going." he held his arm for me to take, guiding me chivalrously out of the cave and to a fancy black car.
"Speaking of which, where is it that we are going?" I asked as he held the door open for me to get in.
"I'm not telling." Dick replied with a gentle smirk. He drove us for about 10 minutes, stopping in a parking area. We got out and walked down the sidewalk, Dick looking like an excited puppy as he kept glancing to make sure I was following.
"Dick, really, where are we going?"
He said nothing, sending me sly smile. He gently grabbed me by the hand, leading me into a dark courtyard.
I glanced around, unsure, and then... the area lit up in lights, dazzling and glowing little orbs of energy everywhere, with a table in the middle with two chairs and candles. Someone came and ushered us to the table. He lit the candles as Dick pulled out the chair for me to sit. The guy left and came back with our food, Pasta Alfredo with Chicken and shrimp.
We started eating and talking, there was laughter and after awhile he reached for my hand. Just like that everything changed. I felt odd, realizing here I am on a date with Dick, Nightwing.
"Nova, what's wrong?" his grip on my hand tightened and loosened.
"Nothing." I shook my head.
"I've been calling your name." he challenged.
"Oh."
"What's wrong?" Dick repeated, concern lacing his voice.
I sighed "You should know I'm not used to... this. Plus, I'm not even a superhero, yet I'm dating one."
"The day you joined the Team and saved a life you became one." he answered seriously.
"I didn't want to join at the beginning, though." I lamented, resting the bridge of my nose on my fingers.
"What about now? If you had to choose, would you stay?"
I thought for a while. "You have to know I'm no thief. Ragnor wants something that isn't his to begin with."
"I know you're not a thief. Would you stay?" he asked again, making sure I didn't change the subject.
I contemplated longer. "...Yes." I said finally.
His eyes lit, and he smiled, pulling out a blue velvet box. "Good; because we've picked out your codename already."
I took it gently, and opened it with hesitant eyes to find a rose gold necklace with the name "Phoenix Soleil" in cursive. I looked up at him in surprise.
"Everyone helped pick it." he answered my gaze. "We figured both Phoenix, your middle name, and Soleil, meaning 'the sun is powerful.' Both have a lot of energy. It suits you, and for short we can call you PS."
"I love it." my lips parted in a serene smile as I rubbed my fingers across the lettering.
"I hoped you would." He stood up and went around the table. "I can put it on you, if you want?"
"Yes!" I said happily. He took the necklace out of the box. I held my amber hair out of the way as he put it around my neck and hooked it. I let my hair go and stood up, turning around to hug him. "Thank you."
He put his arms around me, leaning forward ever so slightly, and when our lips touched I knew that this was where I wanted to be. I was so, so glad I got to this planet called Earth. I kissed him back, I was starting to feel at home. Like maybe, just maybe, I really belonged here, on this team, and with Dick.
ok there it is its really just a filler chapter trying to let some time pass. my beta is really good tho right?
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xoxo Saku
