DISCLAIMERS/NOTES

1. This is a fan fiction based on characters owned by DC Comics. I DO NOT OWN THEM. This is just for fun.

2. As always, I'll point out this was written over a decade ago. Here in the UK, Season 2 of the JL cartoon had yet to air, so Hawkgirl had not been revealed as a spy. And the massive, every-hero-in-the-DCU roster of Unlimited wasn't a factor. My timeline picks up after the Season 1 finale, The Savage Time. All my Wayback Wednesday stories are numbered chronologically, if you get stuck.

3. Again, sorry about my depiction of Diana. I really treat her like a teenager. Ugh.

PART 10

Hawkgirl was standing in the lounge, arms folded. She was waiting to here something – ANYTHING – from the kitchen.

She had to admit, she got a kick out of Diana's awkwardness. Usually the Princess was so calm and collected, to see her flustered and worried was a novelty. And she always liked a good lover's tiff.

But if Batman gave her any grief… he would have to deal with her. Because Diana was her friend, and she would not let anyone treat her wrong.

Sure, Batman was big, intimidating. But she would stand upto him. She was no pushover herself.

She heard footsteps, and turned to look at the door. Batman was in the doorway, looking as unemotional as always. Amazing how had the ability to love another person…

They stared eachother, the only sound the ticking of a clock on the wall.

Eventually, Hawkgirl put her hands on her hips. "OK, so you think you can scare me? Well, you're wrong, buster. I've stared down far scarier things than you, and you're not going to make me cave. So you can just stop the act right now."

Batman remained silent, and took a step forward.

"And let me tell you another thing," Hawkgirl said, pointing her finger at him. "I think it's a stupid thing to keep secret. Sure, I can understand you not telling the crooks who you are, but we're your friends. And she's your fiancé. So I think you should treat us, and especially her, with more respect. Because we're not out to get you, or make fun of you. And you shouldn't be ashamed of letting people in your life."

Batman took another couple of steps forward.

"I mean, would it really hurt if people knew who you were?" Hawkgirl said. "Sure, it would make us less afraid of you, but we're your friends – you shouldn't be trying to make us afraid. It would actually make us respect us more, because we'd know you'd respect us enough to confide in us."

Batman took another few steps forward, until he was inches from her. Hawkgirl tried to keep a defiant stance, but she began to lean back slowly.

Batman looked at her, and spoke flatly. "Saturday. 11am. Wayne Manor. Formal dress. Tell John, and no one else."

With that, he turned around, and walked out the room.

Hawkgirl blinked.

That she did not expect.

/

J'onn stared out of the window, several things going through his mind.

The biggest thing to happen recently had been, obviously, when Diana and Hawkgirl nearly died. It had taken all of the Martian's medical and scientific knowledge to keep them alive. He had barely managed to find the right chemicals to form an antidote. If it had not have been for their unique metabolisms – Diana's Amazonian origins and Hawkgirl's Thanagarian background – they would have died. But Copperhead's venom had been heightened a great deal to effect them in the first place.

But that was not the only thing J'onn was thinking about. There was also Lantern and Hawkgirl's sudden and surprise marriage. He knew they cared a great deal about eachother, but he was surprised they took such a big step. Still, Batman and Diana were equally in love… and he knew they wanted to be together forever.

Batman and Diana. J'onn was truly happy that they had admitted their feelings for eachother. He had known for months how they felt about one another… but had kept quiet. It was only when those feelings were becoming so strong, so passionate… that he could not keep it to himself any longer. He realised he was the one who got them to admit their feelings… but he was just happy that they had.

And then there was Superman. J'onn did not know what – he had respected his friend's privacy, of course – had made the Kryptonian's spirits rise in recent months. But something must have happened… something private… that had made Superman feel better. And he was happy for him. Someone deserved to be happy.

"J'onn?"

J'onn turned around, and Batman was standing at the doorway. "Hello, Batman," he said. "We haven't seen you in recent weeks. Is everything alright?"

"Yes…" Batman said. J'onn could sense uneasiness in him… a rare thing for the Batman to feel. "More than alright. You know Diana and I are… you know."

J'onn smiled. "Yes. I'm pleased everything is going well."

Batman was silent for a few moments, then looked behind him. He then pressed a button on the wall, and the door closed. He turned to J'onn. "J'onn… what are you doing Saturday?"

J'onn tilted his head. "I have nothing planned. I never do."

Batman looked down, and J'onn wondered what was on his mind. "Well… you heard about Bruce Wayne's marriage?"

J'onn frowned. "Yes. I saw it on the news."

Batman was silent again, then slowly put his hand to his cowl.

He pushed it backwards…

J'onn's eyes widened.

Bruce Wayne was looking back at him.

"Oh my…" he whispered.

"Diana and I are getting married," Bruce said, "And we want you to be there."

J'onn stared at him. He could have discovered Batman's identity at any time… but had respected his privacy. For him to reveal it willingly… was a shock.

"J'onn…" Bruce said. "Are you alright?"

J'onn blinked, then smiled. "Yes… just a bit of a shock. Thank you… Bruce. I would be, and AM, honoured."

"Good." Bruce reached for his cowl, and pulled it back over his head. "Now if you'll excuse me…"

"Of course," said J'onn.

Batman gave a nod, then turned around and left the room.

J'onn watched him go.

That he did not expect.

TO BE CONTINUED