Damian's School Days

by Betony

Under the guidance (more like command) of his father, Bruce Wayne, Damian Wayne is 'encouraged' (forced) to attend High School, but not just any High School: Gotham Public High School. Here the bat boy is forced to forge new alliances, gain enemies and uncover a dark plot of Gotham's underground.

10. Chapter 10

"You need me to do what?" Damian questioned, raising a brow at his father, whose back was turned while he typed on the bat computer.

The screen was filled with images of Joker and Justice, many of them facial scans, determining if she did, in fact, carry traits similar to the Joker. But that could only go so far.

"I need you to obtain a DNA sample from Justice," Bruce repeated. "I've already sent Dick ahead of you, but I need you to go as well, just so he doesn't get off topic."

Damian crossed his arms. "Finally taking what I said seriously?"

Bruce stopped typing and turned to face his son. The billionaire's face was carefully blank. "I always take was you say seriously, but Damian this is serious. If the Joker does have a daughter that we never knew about, this could spell trouble for Gotham. She's a danger to herself and the people of this city if her goal is, in fact, revenge."

Looking down in shame, Damian nodded. "You're right. I didn't mean to doubt you, father."

Swiveling back in his seat, Bruce nodded. "It's fine. Go ahead and prepare for your mission. Don't draw attention to yourself and be sure Dick has the sample before his time is up."

With a nod, the young Wayne made his way up the stairs, quick to join Dick on his mission.

When all was said and done, Bruce sighed, running a hand through his face as he looked up at the undeniable similarities between Joker and Justice.

Their main mission – taking down the high school recruiters Gordon was worried about – was done. The only reason he had Damian on this particular quest was simple; he needed the distraction.

In the two months Damian spent at that school, he became… happier. Still rude to Dick and Tim, but was more polite about it when his friends came over. He seemed more content than forced when his friends started showing up at random times of the day (thank goodness they always came during the day). So Bruce though it best to allow his son some time to divulge in this luxury. Friendship isn't something he'd want his blood to miss out on, not like he did.