A/N: I own nothing you recognize.

So...I haven't posted in a long while. I apologize for that. School's been busy, I was keeping up with my sports team, and I've been feeling uninspired as of late.

Anyway, here is the next chapter.


Tirich Mir, Hindu Kush Mountain Range

Friday, March 18, 2011
1809 PKT

"Daisy?"

"Um...yeah..."

"Are you okay?"

"I, uh...just give me a minute."

She had never felt more confused in her life, nor more betrayed. She had been lied to all these years? Had Vandal known? Had Ra's? Was that the real reason she was here?

"So..." she said slowly. "So, I'm..."

"My daughter." Daiyu's smile was hopeful, though quickly becoming worried.

"Daisy?" Chad asked again.

"Did everyone know?" she demanded. "Did Vandal Savage? Ra's al Ghul?"

"Yes," Daiyu said softly.

"Why?" was Daisy's next question. "Why did you give me to Vandal? Why not raise me yourself, with by brother?"

"Twin, actually," Chad spoke up. "I'm older, though, by three minutes."

Daiyu shot Chad a look and he shrugged sheepishly. "I know I can never apologize enough for giving you to Vandal," she started, "but I was convinced you would be able to do some good with him at his Academy."

"Then why not send Chad to the Academy too?" Daisy snapped, referring to the separate institution of Vandal's which trained boys in the same style of Daisy's all-female training.

"There were...circumstances that made it difficult to keep you," Daiyu said slowly.

Daisy's eyebrows furrowed. "What circumstances?" she asked.

"Pertaining to the...family business," Daiyu said. "Have you heard of the Sun Yee On triad?"

"Yes," Daisy said slowly.

"Your father's family is powerful within the triad," Daiyu explained. "And my family is prominent within the League of Assassins. Our children are expected to carry on our legacies within the two organizations."

"But why did that mean sending me away?" Daisy pushed.

"It was an opportunity your father and I felt was important we take advantage of," Daiyu said. "We knew of Vandal, his Academy, his reputation, and we thought you would do well."

"And is it everything you dreamed?" Daisy asked stiffly.

Daisy tilted her head slightly at the expression that flashed across Daiyu's face. She looked...sad. Like she was thinking about something she regretted.

"Of course not," Daiyu whispered. Her answer surprised Daisy, and she didn't bother hiding her expression. "I didn't get to know my daughter. My baby girl."

"Why didn't you visited, or ask Ra's to ask Vandal if I could visit sooner?" Daisy asked, her tone less accusing.

"It was against Vandal's code," Daiyu said. Daisy nodded; that wasn't surprising, if she really thought about it. Even if she had a connection to Ra's al Ghul, Vandal wouldn't have let her go until she was eighteen, which was when they graduated and went off into the world, acting on the will of Vandal Savage.

"I-I think I need some...time," Daisy finally said. "I'll...see you later."

"Of course," Daiyu nodded, though she couldn't hide her disappointment.

"Excuse me," she said before quickly turning and hurrying back to the entrance.

Once she was inside, she walked idly through the cavernous halls to her room, her appetite gone.

She heard a door open and several sets of footfalls. Daisy glanced up to see three young Leaguers a few years older than her exiting a training room. She moved to walk around them, but one of them had the same idea.

"Sorry," they said at the same time after colliding into each other. "No, it was my fault," they said again.

The young man chuckled and held out his hand. "I'm Rahim," he introduced as his companions continued down the hall.

"Daisy," she said, shaking his hand.

"You must be new," he grinned, flashing pearly whites.

"What gave me away?" Daisy joked, looking away from his warm toffee-colored eyes, suddenly feeling as though she was under a microscope.

"Oh, you walk around here like you've been doing it your whole life," he assured, sounding impressed. "But I have been walking around here my whole life, and I know everyone. But I don't know you."

Daisy nodded and opened her mouth to respond, but Rahim caught sight of someone over her shoulder. "It looks like Chad wants a word," he said, and Daisy turned to find her...brother walking toward her.

"I'll see you around," Rahim said as he moved around Daisy to continue down the hall. He nodded at Chad as they passed, and he raised an eyebrow when he reached Daisy.

"What was that about?" he asked, earning all of Daisy's attention, causing her to miss Rahim glance over his shoulder and run a hand through his dark hair as a small smile crossed his lips.

Daisy shrugged. "Just introducing himself," she said. She raised an eyebrow. "I've spent my whole life without an older brother," she added sternly. "I don't need one breathing down my neck now."

Chad sighed. "I know their decision might not sound like the right one," he said, returning to the topic on their minds, "but they really had no choice."

It only took a moment for realization to dawn on Daisy. She gasped and her eyes widened. "The One-Child Policy," she whispered.

"The One-Child Policy," Chad nodded.

"But...aren't there exceptions? I mean, with the triad, they must have some sway," Daisy asked. "Surely..." Another thought came to her. "Wait..."

Chad nodded. "When were you going to tell me we had an older sibling?!" she exclaimed.

"We were going to tell you about her," Chad said patiently, "but you seemed to be having a difficult time taking in the information you got. We didn't want to overwhelm you."

"I'm already overwhelmed!" she exclaimed. "So tell me now."

"Her name is Meifeng," he said, "but she's also spent time in both Leagues and has taken the name Miranda. She turned twenty-two in January. She has a League of Assassin's name, as well. It's Eayan Alnnusr."

"There are so many questions I want to ask," Daisy muttered to herself. "Why is she associated with both Leagues? Did Vandal and Ra's know we were sisters, that you and I are twins? Does every League of Assassin member have another name? Do you? Do I?"

"Where do you want me to start?" Chad asked.

"The beginning is a great place to start," Daisy said, raising an eyebrow.

"Okay," he said slowly. "Boys are the preferred sex in China," he started, "so Mom thought Miranda would be happier and safer with the League. She started with Ra's, then went to Vandal about the same age you are now. She's currently on a mission for Vandal, but she was here a few months ago.

"And about the names," Chad said, "every Assassin member is given one, and it usually hints at who they are, what their personality is, or what their special talent is. Sis is an expert archer. My name is Maharib Alttanin, and Mom's younger brother is Makhlab Alnnamr. You'll get to choose your own name when you're ready."

"Wow, okay," Daisy said. "Um...I need-"

"To think, I understand," Chad nodded.

"Thanks," she muttered. They had reached the family wing, and Daisy was just reaching for her door handle when a piercing cry rang out. She jumped and stood guard, but Chad just sighed.

"It's okay," he said, stepping up to the doors between Daisy's room and Talia's. Daisy crept closer and peered in.

The room was dark, save the moonlight that filtered through the open door that led to the balcony. The decorations were sparse, and the main attraction sat in the center of the room.

"A crib?" Daisy asked as she stepped in after Chad. She reached him just as he was lifting a crying baby into his arms.

The boy was an infant, with black fuzz and large blue-green eyes. He was undeniably Talia's. The eyes alone held her superior gleam despite his young age, telling everyone that not only was he better than them, but he knew he was better than them. And despite his baby face, there was a certain porcelain-ness in his cheek bones and eyebrow ridge.

However, there were parts of the baby that were familiar for another reason, one on which Daisy could not put a finger. She could tell the baby would develop a strong, defined jawline and nose, and Daisy had no doubt he would take after his father, whoever that was, in stature and structure.

"Talia's," Chad stated as he rocked the boy in an attempt to get him to settle down. "Ra's seems to know who the father is, but neither of them have been inclined to share."

As the baby continued to wail, a song popped into Daisy's head. "May I?" she requested, holding out her arms. Chad raised an eyebrow but passed the baby to Daisy.

The baby quieted for a moment, seemingly to appraise his new handler. After a brief pause, though, his wailing began anew.

"Shh, shh,' Daisy soothed gently, rocking slowly back and forth. She began to sing softly in French, and Chad watched in amazement as the baby eventually grew drowsy before finally falling asleep.

Daisy finished her song just moments after the baby had drifted to sleep. She held him for a moment longer to make sure he wouldn't wake again before gently setting him in the crib. She and Chad quietly crept out of his room.

"How did you do that?" Chad asked in astonishment once they were in the hall.

Daisy frowned slightly. "I don't know," she said honestly. "That song just came to mind." When Chad continued to stare at her in amazement, she asked, "What's that look for?"

"It's never that easy to get him back to sleep," he said. "It usually takes a while."

Her frown deepened. "Where is Talia?" she wondered. "She should be taking care of her own baby."

Chad shrugged, though he did look slightly uncomfortable with the thought. "She's probably out with Ra's and Nyssa."

"How often does she leave her baby to someone else?"

"Most of the time," Chad admitted. "She's not really the mothering type."

Daisy just nodded, her head swirling with a million thoughts. "Well, good-night," she said finally. She walked to her door, but then paused. "Wait, Chad." Her brother-it felt strange calling him that-turned and raised a questioning eyebrow. "What's the baby's name?"

"Damian."


A/N: Predictable? Cheesy? Let me know what you think about the new family as well as baby Damian.

Also, in case you were wondering, yes, Eayan Alnnusr and Makhlab Alnnamr have made an appearance before with Maharib Alttanin (when Batman and Robin were in Seattle back in Chapter Three).

Eayan Alnnusr means Eye of the Eagle

Makhlab Alnnamr means Tiger's Claw

Maharib Alttanin means Dragon Warrior

Hopefully I'll be back soon, but like I said above, I have been low on inspiration and enthusiasm, not in my characters or the storyline, but in posting.

Hope you enjoyed.