WOW! This is it: this is the Grand Finale (well, I hope it's 'Grand' anyway :p) I'm actually quite pleased with this story, seriously *-* So I truly hope you all are too! You guys have NO DOUBT kept me going so well. So I really can't thank you enough... Oh wow, this is turning into an Oscar speech :x LOL ... Well here's a warning: I'm totally hyper today... My imagination's running wild... But I have tried to this well - reasonably normal!
So instead of thanking those who reviewed the previous chapter, I'd like to thank everyone who reviewed. From the bottom of my crazy little heart, thanks sooo much to: Anon; Blackjaybird; ieatcookies; Kairo833; KBP Kohana; Mazeygrace18; MVictoria994; poseidon'sdaugther3; random obsession; Reina Grayson; Rose Hunter; S. ; Six bro; Takua Nui; Tdyn0... Yeah, this sooo turned into an Oscar Speech.
Now, I asked if anyone knew what Sindella left for Zatanna... And someone got it right, actually. But I won't say who... Cause yeah, that's just how mean I am! :p But... You can all just read and find out for yourselves! *-*
So, as always... I own nothing... And I hope you enjoy the Finale *-*
Chapter Nine
The world seemed awfully calm after The Light's attack, alongside Klarion and Sindella. Dick would sometimes look back on that memory and wonder what exactly Sindella was. Was she a ghost? Was she a memory? Or was she something created from scratch? Brought to life only to create havoc. No one really knew what she was or what she had become. Dick knew how much that affected his future wife. He also knew just how much Zatanna would give up to have the people she loves around her today. Twentieth of August, year two-thousand and twenty-two. Today would be the day everything would go well. Today would be the day Zatanna would change her name to Mrs. Grayson. He couldn't help but feel nervous. Who's to say a portal wouldn't open up and send out some advanced alien technology powered machine that could destroy the Earth? 'Okay Dick. Chill. You've been watching too much Sci Fi. Just relax. Nothing's going to ruin today. Absolutely nothing.'
"Dick?" He almost jumped when Zatanna walked into the bathroom. "You've been in here for quite a while... I'm leaving soon. I'll see you later, right?"
"Of course." He grinned. He noticed she looked away. She was sad. "Zee... This would be the time to let me know if you're having second thoughts about-"
"I love you, Dick. I really do. But this- It scares me. What if something bad happens again? Or maybe not now... But what will our lives be like from here? What's going to happen if we decide to have kids and they get into trouble and-"
"Zatanna Zatara, calm down right now." He laughed. "When something bad happens, we get through it. If we do decide to have kids, which I truly hope you'll consider someday, they will get into trouble. Because -heck- they'll be our kids, after all."
Zatanna smirked at his answer.
"So no backing down." It wasn't a question. She was stating it loud and clear for both of them.
"No backing down." Dick concluded, sighing. "Now get going... Otherwise I won't resist the urge to spy on you."
"Don't you dare." She glared, hoping to get him at least a little bit scared.
"Fine. Fine." He laughed, throwing his hands up in surrender.
Bruce paced around the mansion anxiously. Tim drummed his fingers on the wall. Alfred would come by every once in a while to see if there was any progress. Everyone was anxious. Too anxious. Alfred made his way into the same room as the others once again at the exact moment. Everyone looked up when the door opened.
"Hey, sorry I'm late. I decided to shower at home, then I stopped by Starbucks, then I-"
"Dick! It's about time bro! You had us worried!" Tim shouted out, obviously relieved.
"We have the entire day planned out Master Dick." Alfred smiled.
"And I also have some news to share-"
"Did you grab your tux? Cause if you haven't I can go get it for you!" Tim rushed, interrupting Bruce in mid sentence and earning himself a Bat glare, which went unnoticed by the youngest of the household.
"Tim... Relax and breathe for a while okay?" Dick laughed. "Yes, I have my tux right here." He said, lifting up a long package.
"I'll take that upstairs Master Dick." Alfred stated.
Tim grinned and walked to his brother's side, nudging his elbow.
"Bruce has something he needs to show you."
"Still no sign of it?" Artemis asked, while changing Cathy's diaper.
"No... Not since she disappeared. Bruce said Dr. Fate couldn't find a single trace of her afterwards." Zatanna sighed.
"Should we really be talking about this?" M'gaan asked, worriedly. "I mean... It's a touchy subject and today should be all about happiness."
"It's okay... I actually want to talk about it... I wish I could find it. That necklace meant a lot to me."
"Have you tried a locator spell?" Raquel suggested, as she finished off her toe nails.
"Yup... All sorts. No luck."
"Damn Zee, I really have no idea how to help you out here." Artemis concluded. "Hey, M'gaan... Are you okay? You look kinda green."
"Arty... She is green." Raquel stated, matter-of-factly.
"No... I mean green, sick green."
The girls were interrupted by M'gaan rushing out of the room. They eyed each other smirking.
"Anything you wish to tell us?" Zatanna said, attempting to hide the wide grin that wanted to take over her face.
"Well... Erm... I might, maybe... Be..."
"OH MY GOSH YOU'RE PREGNANT!" Artemis shouted out, making baby Cathy jump in surprise. "Sorry sweetie, but Aunt Meg's having a baby." She sang.
"Shhh! No one knows yet... We were going to tell you all after Zee's honeymoon... We didn't want to ruin the moment."
"Oh please Megs, don't be silly." Zatanna said rolling her eyes, before pulling the Martian into a hug.
"WE'RE HAVING ANOTHER BABY!" The girls sang along, jumping up and down every now and then.
Wally had made it to the mansion just before Bruce and Dick entered the Batcave.
"Has he seen it yet?" Wally grinned.
"Seen what? What's going on Bruce?" Dick insisted, getting annoyed with all the suspense.
"Go check it out for yourself." Bruce smirked.
Dick entered the Batcave grumpily and looked around.
"I don't see any-"
He stopped in mid-sentence when someone hugged him tightly.
Dick tried his best not to fidget with his clothes, hair and shoes. Bruce had assured him one time too many that things would be okay this time. Mainly because they were getting married at the Watchtower. It wasn't their initial plan but both he and Zatanna had agreed it would be much wiser to do so. According to Roy, Zatanna and the girls had arrived hours before him but he still had no luck whatsoever in trying to spy on her. He was curious, to say the least.
"Any time now dude." Wally smirked.
Dick smiled and looked out in the crowd. The entire League and Team were present. Few close civilians that knew of their identities were there. Alfred sat front row and was already in tears. Dick tried not to laugh at the old man, right after he winked.
"We're heading out Zee... See you in a bit." Artemis said, before hugging her best friend. "You look amazing."
Zatanna nodded and went back to looking at herself in the mirror. Her dress was white and strapless. The top part, which ended at her waist, had a heart shaped cut, with pearls beaded in the centre. The bottom part was tulle. The style of the dress was ball gown, but Zatanna had made sure it wasn't too wide. She wore white high heeled shoes; the heels had little studs on them. She had opted for no veil, instead a beautiful tiara, making her feel like a princess. She stared a little longer in the mirror, not noticing Bruce walk in.
"Ready yet? I feel Dick will faint if you don't show up soon." He smiled. "You look beautiful."
"Hey... Bruce... Yeah... I'm... Ready." She tried to fight back the tears. "I-I'm sorry... This is ridiculous. I'm happy. I really am. I just..."
"You'd just be happier if they were here... I figured as much. Which is why I've come to tell you that I won't be walking you in."
Zatanna looked up at him confused. Was he actually baling on her at a time like this?
"Bruce, you can't be serious. Who's going to-"
She was silenced when someone walked through the door. Her heart began beating louder and faster. Was this true? Could this really be happening?
"D-dad?"
"It's me... It's really me." He smiled, rushing over to give her a bear hug.
"H-how? When?"
"I believe your mother promised she'd leave something for you. She's sorry it took a while." He smiled. "But she's here." He said, clutching where he heart is. "Ican feel her right here and we'll both be walking you down that aisle."
Zatanna nodded towards Bruce, signalling she was ready. She hugged her father tightly once more before wrapping her arm around his.
To say the audience was shocked would be an understatement. Everyone grinned even more once they saw Zatanna walking in with none other than her father. The one she'd lost so long ago, finally back to her. Dick was too busy staring at how beautiful she looked to even give Giovanni enough attention. He had a little chat with him earlier, so it wasn't exactly a problem. The bridesmaids stared in complete shock. Wally and Tim looked over at them and smirked in amusement. Giovanni handed his daughter to Dick, surprisingly with a smile and teary eyes. No glares or remarks.
"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to witness..."
Once again, Zatanna found herself too lost in Dick's eyes to properly listen to the beginning of the priest's speech.
"If there are any objections, please speak now."
Both tensed at that phrase. Half expecting something to happen. Nothing came... Silence surrounded the entire room, apart from Cathy's giggles. They relaxed once more when the priest continued...
"I, Richard, take Zatanna to be my lawful wedded wife. To have and to hold, in sickness and in health till death do us part." He gently placed the ring on her finger, then lifted her hand to place a kiss on it, never taking his eyes of hers.
"I, Zatanna take Richard to be my lawful wedded husband. To have and to hold, in sickness and in health till death do us part... And maybe even after that..." She smiled, gently placing the ring on his finger and sharing a look with her father, who picked up on her phrase instantly.
Their eyes never left each other as the priest spoke a few more words. Dick swore she could hear his heart thumping loudly. But there was nothing to worry about now... She was his. For all eternity...
"I now pronounce you: Husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."
He, obviously, didn't need to be told twice. He leaned into a beautiful kiss that made the entire room stare in awe. They began walking down, as everyone in the room cheered and clapped. But they soon came to a stop when something began playing.
Tim saluted a thank you towards Giovanni, who nodded in response.
Love, love, love...
There's nothing you can do that can't be done...
Dick and Zatanna began laughing once they saw Bruce holding a microphone, singing along with what seemed to be an enchanted choir and instruments.
There's nothing you can sing that can't be sung.
There's nothing you can say but you can learn to play the game.
It's easy...
The instruments now began to play even louder than before, meanwhile Dick and Zatanna didn't know how to react. It's not every day the Batman appeared before you singing...
All you need is love!
All you need is love!
All you need is love, love...
Love is all you need...
The party lasted hours; the food and drinks were amazing, everyone was smiling and having her father there was the cherry on top for Zatanna. She couldn't help but maintain that goofy grin on her face every time she looked towards him.
"Let me know when it's time for our getaway." Dick whispered behind her.
"Let me give him one last hug before we go, okay?" She said, turning towards him and placing her head on his chest.
"Okay, Zee." He smiled and lifted her chin. He kissed her for a few seconds before breaking away and sending her in her father's direction.
"Leaving for the honeymoon, I presume. Promise to come back in one piece?" Zatara smiled, embracing his daughter.
"Of course dad. I love you."
"I love you too my darling."
He kissed the top of her head before letting her go.
"Will you be here when I get back?" She asked, now sounding worried.
"I'll be here forever, my love."
Everyone waved goodbye and cheered as the happy couple made their way. Artemis made sure to give Zatanna a huge hug and send Dick a few glares, insinuating she'd kill him if he ever hurt her. Zatanna laughed at this, of course...
Artemis groaned once she reached the cave, after a very long and exhausting mission. She was beginning to consider Wally's suggestion on retiring.
"Cathrine Jade West, you better stop running around this place this very instant!" She shouted out.
The nine year old stopped immediately before her mother, with puppy dog eyes.
"I swear it's not my fault! Jason said he'd show me how to work Nightwing's motorcycle... And then he tricked me into disobeying Nightwing... And I got into trouble... And now I'm going after him." She rushed through her words, making Artemis rub her forehead.
"So not true, you meanie!" Jason shouted out.
"Oh shut up mini magician!" Cathy said, showing her tongue.
"Okay you kids, enough arguing already." M'gaan shouted out.
"Mum... Anna took my school books and drew all over them again." Ryan mumbled, grabbing one of his mother's famous cookies.
"Not before dinner!" M'gaan stated, pushing his hands away from the tray.
Zatanna walked into the cave, hugging Artemis from behind, making the blonde archer jump in surprise.
"Our kids were arguing again." Artemis whined.
"Oh I tend not to worry... They'll just fall in love someday. I mean, they're a lot like you and Wally were." Zatanna smirked.
"Muuuuuuuuuuuum!" Jason shouted, as he came running into the room. "Cathy and Hannah keep making fun of my clothes." He pouted.
"Tell them it's just like your Grandfather's clothes. And he's a great magician." Zatanna smiled, patting the young boy's head.
"So... In other news... Boy or girl?" Artemis grinned, staring at Zatanna.
"Oh! Don't start without me!" M'gaan and Raquel said in unison, rushing to her side.
Zatanna grinned as she placed a hand on her tummy. She was six months pregnant with her second child and couldn't wait any longer to know what sex it was.
"Girl!" She beamed.
"Any ideas on names yet?" Raquel asked, in between her squeals.
"Now that's for us to know and for you to find out." Dick smirked, walking into the room with a toddler clinging to his neck. "And if anyone see's Tim, tell him that this kid's a nightmare!"
"Not nwightmare! Nwightwing!"
Artemis laughed, before running out of the room after hearing a loud bang.
"Cathrine! I swear to God child!"
"Wasn't me! It was Barry! I swear!" Came the loud voice.
"Come on Jack... Time to get something to eat." Cassie hopped into the room, reaching out for the child that was clinging onto Dick.
"Kids like you, get over it." Zatanna smirked.
Dick proceeded to sit behind his wife and wrapped his arms around her. M'gaan went back to her cooking and Raquel went after her own kid.
"So... Names..." Dick started.
"What goes well with Jason?" Zatanna asked, looking up to find her husband's eyes.
"I have no idea." He laughed. "You can name her after-"
"No... It's okay... How about... Emily?"
"I like Emily... I like Emma too."
"Emma's nice... Jason and Emma... I like it." She grinned.
She loved how easily decisions could be made between them.
Bruce and Giovanni paced outside the room anxiously.
"Grandpa... How come they only let daddy in?" Jason asked curiously, but both men ignored him.
"It's the rules of the Hospital, darling." Diana said calmly.
"Nana... Will mummy come out with my baby sister?" He asked, his big blue eyes wide with excitement.
"Yes, she will." Diana smiled. "Bruce, Giovanni... Maybe you both should calm down."
Bruce looked over at his wife and smiled. Giovanni decided to grab himself a glass of water.
"Hope this doesn't take too long." Bruce stated, sighing deeply.
"Did I miss it?" Tim rushed in, breathing heavily.
"Nope... Still in there-"
They were interrupted by the Doctor coming out with a huge smile on his face.
"You may come in now."
Jason was the first to rush into the room, soon followed by the others. Dick picked his son up and sat on the bed next to Zatanna and their newborn baby. Zatanna smiled down at the beautiful child that started to open her eyes, revealing a beautiful shade of light blue.
"Mummy... What's her name? She has a name doesn't she? Can I choose her name daddy?" Jason rushed, excitement written all over him.
"Don't shout son." Dick whispered into the boy's hair. "She has a name already..."
"Indeed she does." Zatanna smiled as everyone in the room listened anxiously. "Welcome to this world... Little Emma..."
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Like? *-* I personally did.. LOL... I wrote loads, enough said. kkk
So in case anyone's curious: Zatanna and Dick's kids are: Jason (8) and Emma (newborn :p); Wally and Artemis: Cathrine (9) and Barry (6); M'gaan and Connor (Cause supermartian is eternal to me, no matter what M'gaan did to Connor): Ryan (9) and Anna (3); Raquel and well- unknown seeing as my Khaldur is still bad guy (Even though I hate that detail...) Hannah (7); and last but not least... Tim and Cassie (I just think they'd look cute together... Oh well...): Jack (2)
Right, in case you're curious still: If you've watched Love Actually, then you might get the part where Bruce starts randomly singing. It's basically one of my favourite scenes of the entire film (other favourite scenes include: "to me you are perfect" scene; David's random dancing; David meeting Nathalie; The ending; "The total agony of being in love" scene; When Aurelia gets asked in marriage... Okay, I just love the whole thing and I never get tired of watching it, anway enough of that)... If you haven't you can look it up on youtube - All you need is love (Love actually wedding scene).
One other thing: Yes, I'm aware that I didn't mention Black Manta and Khaldur... The thing is... The Light planned the whole attack from the beginning... Klarion just had to get things done... Things that Black Manta failed to do (in the previous one, if you all remember :p) So Black Manta was just basically unimportant to them... And like Batman said... They will be back.. Klarion and the others... Cause well, they can't be superheroes if there aren't any villains right? *-*
Okay! I think that's all I needed to say *tears* You won't have to miss me for too long! I've got another fanfiction to write... And guess what? IT'S CHALANT! \O/ Someone's asked me to write it, and well, I must keep my promises! Love you lots! Until next time! XOXO