digi-gal-rox: Been a while. Oh well, here's the next chapter! Oh, and just a note, some time has happen. I know at the start I put Bruce and Selina together, but the latter part of this chapter, they are enemies, which obviously means things didn't work out. I'll be working on a seperate chapter, to further explain this! R&R!

Chapter 9 - Titan's Go!

He woke up before anyone else. He only wanted to watch the sunrise. He hadn't seen a Gotham sunrise in a very long time. He smiled, as the cold wind hit against his face. It had been a very long time. He'd always lived here, but he never really paid attention to the sunrise, or sunset. But right now, there was no time to enjoy these quiet moments. He had a villian to get, before he destroyed his family. Before he hurt the people he loved.
"Dick?" he turned around to find a sleepy teenager standing behind him, "Watcha doin' here?"
"Enjoying the sun rise," he responded.
"Do you always do this?" she asked.
"No," he said quietly, "This is the first time in a very long time."

She awoke at the sound of familiar foot steps going down the hall. Cautiously, she climbed out of bed and stuck her head out the door. She watched Dick heading towards his room, in a familiar determined stride. There was something that was disturbing about they way he walked.
"Dick..." she murmured, before closing the door behind her. She knew that stride all too well. He was going to get his revenge, or had something planned at the back of his head. What ever it was, she knew that he was doing it out of the best interest of his family. She bit her lip nervously, wondering if she should tell Bruce about this. Or maybe Wally. She pushed the thought away, no. She knew he'd throw his usual temper at her and the family and disappear for another couple of years. And she didn't want that happening again, not when they just found each other again.

The figure pressed her body against the cool wall. She could just hear the chatter of the city from below. She narrowed her eyes. She knew her little sister, Starfire was close by.
"Hello, little sister."
"What are you doing here, Blackfire?"
"I can't visit my own little sister?"
"The last time we saw each other, you tried to marry me off." the older alien laughed. "What are you doing here?"
"You just have to wait and see."
"You shall tell me now!" Starfire said loudly. Blackfire's hands started to glow, as did Starfire's.
"You have to fight for it than, little sister."

"There's trouble down town."
"What kind of trouble?" Robin asked.
"Bank robbery."
"I'll handle it." Nigtwing grunted.
"And there's also Starfire."
"What?"
"In a fight with someone."
"I'll take care of her. Come on Titans." he cut the line.
"Does that mean I handle the bank?" Robin asked uncertainly.
"I think so."
"Oracle?"
"What is it, kiddo?"
"Is Bruce really going out with Wonder Woman?"
"Uh..."
"Don't lie to me. Nightwing's not telling me anything."
"Well..."
"Come on Bea!"
"I'd rather not. The truth is, we don't know."

"You need to lighten up, Bruce."
"I've said it once, I've said it twice, I've said it many times, princess. My work is too important."
"But-"
"This guy, Slade will do anything to get to Nightwing. I have to be careful."
"But didn't you say he'll use Oracle?"
"And he failed. If my calculations are correct, Robin or myself could be next."
"You need to rest, Bruce."
"You rest."
"Get back here!" he heard Robin bellowed. A figure ran past him.
"Who is it?" she asked, as a bola flew past.
"Selina." he growled, approaching the body.
"Batman," the villian said slyly, "Tell Oracle I have news."
"Why were you running from Robin?" Diana asked. The woman smirked. Robin arrived, panting heavily.
"Because she just robbed the effing bank." Robin muttered.
"What do you want to tell Oracle?" Batman asked, coldly.
"Keep her man close. The Huntress is in town."

She smiled to herself. He was still the same.
"What have you got planned with Slade!" he demanded, grabbing hold of the other alien. The alien with red hair stood behind him, timidly. She remembered him telling her that Starfire was always cheerful.
"Cheerful my ass." she muttered. She even remembered him saying that it was obvious how Starfire felt for him. The alien broke free and took off. Time to make a move.

He turned around sharply, at the sound of a soft thump. The Titans were all in defence mode.
"Huntress." he said tightly.
"Hello, Nightwing." she purred, making her way towards him. Raven narrowed her eyes.
"What are you doing here?" she asked.
"A girl can't come and visit?"
"Where's The Question?" he asked tightly.
"Playing hard to get," she smiled, teasingly. Cyborg was behind her.
"I reacon you should back off."
"Make me," she challenged, facing the half-man half-machine standing closly behind her. He raised his arm, that was already transformed to his blaster. Nightwing raised an arm.
"Let Batman handle her, Cy." he said, coldly.
"You haven't changed a bit."
"What do you want, Helena?" She didn't answer. All he recieved was a sly smile.

"Where is he?" Dick asked, entering the kitchen.
"Out." Alfred, Tim and Barbara said in unision. He frowned.
"Where's everyone?" Barbara asked, as Dick sat down beside her at the bench.
"Trying to keep Helena away." he sighed.
"Tim told me." she muttered. "What does she want?"
"Me." Dick said, hotly. To his surprise, Barbara simply shrugged. "You're not surprised?"
"Reflect back, Dick. Every girl you ever dated, always wants you back." she said, airly. Tim snickered.
"Not Barb, though."
"Shut up Tim." Dick snapped.
"What!"
"I think we should let them talk." Alfred said, dragging Tim away.
"What do you mean 'every girl'?"
"Star, Cindy, Angel, Grace, Penny..."
"You?" he asked, curiously.
"Bruce said I had to move on." she said, not directly answering his question. He looked at her. Was she afraid?
"Babs..."
"I don't want to lose you, Dick." she said. He hugged her fiercly.
"No one, I mean no one will tear us apart, Babs." he promised, "I'll make sure of it."

"Hello, Batman."
"Slade." he narrowed his eyes.
"I've heard many stories about you. Robin, then, was always so fond of you." Batman remained silent. Taunts. That's what this guy only does. Taunt. But he sure as hell seemed like a good fighter. "Not much of a talker, aren't we?"
"More of a fighter," Batman smirked.
"You may be the master, but you're not good enough." Batman found himself surrounded by Slade's army of robots. Than his world went black.

"Bratgirl." Helena said curtly, to the teenager who was busy doing her homework.
"Bitch."
"Sharp mouth you've got there. You should respect those older than you."
"I should say the same to you." Helena opened her mouth to protest, but saw Barbara coming from the other door, Dick close to her.
"Cassie, go to your room." Dick said, seriously. Helena watched the girl gather her possesions and left.
"About time." the dark haired woman exclaimed.
"You're meant to be protecting the Haven, Helena." said Dick, his voice cold. She shivered slightly. She was wrong. He had changed. A lot.
"You were gone for sometime. I got worried."
"Just worry about the Haven." he muttered. She turned her gaze to Barbara who had her arms folded.
"What are you doing here?" she asked.
"I heard Slade was in town. Decided to give some assistance. After all, I have faced him a couple of times." she couldn't help but smirk at the red-headed woman stiffen.
"You actually let her help you?" she turned to face Dick.
"The Titans can handle it, Helena." Dick growled, narrowing his eyes.
"Look here, Richard. Here I am offering my help, and you're turning it down."
"If I needed your help, I would've called."
"Now that sounds familiar." she snickered. "As I recalled you used it on the bitch next to you."
"Fuck you." Barbara growled, stepping foward. Dick stopped her.
"Go back, Helena."
"No." she folded her arms.
"You were always stubborn," he muttered, turning around. "Come on Babs." he left. Helena stood, dumb founded as the man she once loved leave. Barbara followed suit.

"She's out there," Starfire reported, decending down the stairs.
"Let's go." he said getting up.
"Aren't you going to say good bye to your friends?" she asked, uncertainly.
"I don't want them involved at the moment." he said quietly, "If I say anything to them, they'll follow."
"Let's go." Cyborg announced from the T-Car. Nightwing nodded, and headed towards his motor-cycle.
"They'll be fine, Star." he said, turning he's head slightly, "They'll understand." she nodded, and joined her team mates in the car.

"Hello, little sister."
"Blackfire, you are, as they say it, going down."
"It is not I, that is going down. it is your leader."
"What are you talking about!" Nightwing demanded.
"You haven't realised, but Batman... is it? Yes Batman is missing." Blackfire sniggered. Nightwing narrowed he's eyes. He knew who was behind this. It was Slade. Barbara was right. Slade was still after him. And he was going to do anything to get him.
"Titan's Go!"

digi-gal-rox: Well, I hope you like it! pls review! Look out for the 'special' to further explain the relationship between Batman and Catwoman! ttfn!