CH. 10

Bruce's POV:

"YOU"

That's the first thing I heard at….ten in the morning. Really, the one day I have to myself someone wakes me up early. I looked around the living room but found no one in sight. Who the hell was yelling? Knowing my luck, AJ and Jason are probably torturing Klarion and Jess is yelling at them for being bad role models for Damian. Jess has to be the most amazing woman I have ever met but hell has no fury when that woman is pissed. Maybe if I am lucky she will be in a good mood when I get to the kitchen. It is way too early for arguing and I still needed to talk to her about the kiss.

I stretched a bit before folding the blanket I had used. After I was done I grabbed my pajama shirt before heading to the kitchen to se what the noise was about. I noticed something was very off. One of the double doors of the main entrance was slightly ajar which never happened. No one ever left the front door open. Alfred made a rule about keeping all the doors closed, which was understandable. I listened for a minute before I heard light footsteps coming from behind me. I quickly rolled to the side as a shuriken flew by me. I turned and found three ninja's with there weapons drawn. The first dashed towards me and slashed at me with his katana but to no avail. I ducked and kicked his legs from under him with a leg sweep. I grabbed the katana and blocked the second ninja. The second struck furiously before I was able to disarm him and three the blades to the far end by the door. That left the third ninja came at me from behind with a kunai and stabbed towards my shoulder but once again I blocked and grabbed a hold of his arm and flipped him over my back and put him into a headlock cutting off his air circulation. He eventually passed out from lack of air. These weren't normal ninja's; these were three of Ras' elite guard. If he hurt Jess in anyway I would make him regret it.

Jess's POV:

"Ras" Came the familiar growl of one Bruce Wayne.

I watched as Bruce dropped one of the ninja's in front of Ras, who intern smirked. He was planning something and I had a sinking suspicion that it involved Klarion because I knew he wouldn't harm me.

"Good morning detective, I see you found my guards," Explained Ras as he turned his gaze back to me.

"What do you want Ras, I know of your deal that you can't touch Jess," Said Bruce as he tried to approached Ras but was stopped by one of Ras' guards.

"Oh I am not here for the girl, I owed a favor and I never go back on those; I am here for the witch boy," Replied Ras starring at Klarion.

"What makes you think I'm going to let you take him," I raised my brow as I waited for him to answer my question.

"Nothing, I was just coming to retrieve the boy; I had no idea he was under your guardianship Miss Bordeaux; this just makes things a bit more complicated," Sighed Ras as he sat in the seat at the counter.

"Ras I want you out of my house, now," Growled Bruce.

"You know I would listen to Bruce if I was you, he may be a pain but I would take him seriously buddy," Said the familiar voice of a certain mischievous ginger.

"Ahh Ms. Weaver good to see you; and don't worry I will, now that I have learned that your sister has taken the boy in which means I can not touch him because the favor was that all of your family is untouchable; as for his magic, you will have to reacquire that yourselves, it seems Talia gave the artifact that Klarion's magic was sealed in away," Stated Ras his smirk appearing once again.

"Who has it Ras," Snapped Klarion.

"No idea; when Talia learned that you where here, she thought it would be amusing to see you and miss Bordeaux look for it, she mainly did it to anger miss Bordeaux," Replied Ras before he started to walk out of the kitchen with his guards in tow..

"WAIT," I called after him.

"Yes, what is it Miss Bordeaux," I stared at Ras trying to figure out how to form the words I wanted to say.

"Who was the man that hired you all those years ago; you may have been your assassins that killed my parents but I want to know you hired you," I watched him intently Waiting for the answer I so desperately wanted answered. He stood there in silence before he let out a sigh.

"Your uncle asked me the same thing; all I know is that he works for the league of shadows with my father, his identity is only known to my father," Said Ras as he left without another word.

"You ok Bobo," Questioned AJ looking at me with a concerned look.

"Yeah; AJ can you finish making breakfast, I need to step out for a moment thanks," I replied before I went to the cave hopefully to find some answers about this Sensei person.

By Valhalla I hated files. There were multiple files on the league of assassins but not many on the league of shadows. From what I could tell the Sensei was a lot older than Ras, but how he had managed to use the fountain essence without dying I couldn't comprehend. I remember Uncle Randy telling me the story of the fountain and how only people with a heart enveloped in good could use it and when a person with a heart filled with evil would die just by touching it. Bruce's files said Sensei was dead and Bruce and Damian were there to witness it. But Ras wouldn't of mentioned him if he were no longer living. I had to find him if I wanted answers but there were no leads on this man. I rested my head against my arms and let out a heavy sigh. It's like every time I got a lead on my past I was left stumped and I had even more questions then before. Not only did I have new questions about my past but now new questions about my relationship with Bruce.

"Well doesn't someone look a little puzzled," Came the very familiar voice of Jason Todd.

"What do you want Jason, shouldn't you be helping AJ make waffles," I Questioned with a bored sigh.

"You're kidding right? You want me to cook, your hilarious; so the league of shadows huh," Laughed Jason as he leaned down to look at the files I had spread across the keyboard then looked up at the computer screen.

"Yeah, the man responsible for project Aphrodite is a high ranking member of the Sensei's inner circle apparently," I said looking at all the files on the monitor.

"Hey did you check this one yet," Asked Jason pointing to a file shaped like ace of clubs card.

"Damn it has a password, why is this file password protected and not the others," I questioned in frustration.

"Wait, is that a password hint bubble," Questioned Jason giving me a puzzled look before taking the mouse from me and pressing the hint bubble.

"It says 'meet me in my room after you read this'; this has AJ written all over it," I said before getting up and heading upstairs.

"But why not tell us herself?" Asked Jason as he walked passed me and pushed the clock open for me.

"Probably because the file only has a partial role in what she's about to tell us and you know AJ, she likes to make a game of things; oh tell AJ I will talk to her about this later," I replied.

Jason just gave me a weird look before he headed up to see AJ and I headed outside for some air. The backyard was vacant except for the looming shadow of Wayne tower. I had wondered up there once. Dick explained to me they had put Hush (a.k.a Thomas Elliot to those that know this) up there after Bruce supposedly died but really was transported through time. It took Dick four hours to explain it to me, and most of it is still confusing to me. All I know when it comes to Hush is that he is a psychopath that was once Bruce's childhood friend but became jealous when Bruce's parents dies and inherited there wealth. Hush freaks me out and the fact that he looks like Bruce makes it more disturbing. But Hush was the least of worries, as long as he was trapped in the tower.

"You seem like your thinking hard," I jumped a bit before I turned to see Bruce smirking at me.

"Bruce, you know not to sneak up on me," I said giving him a look of slight irritation.

"Well it's not hard, your guards down most of the time," Spoke Bruce as he walked over to me.

"I'm guessing your not here to talk about my defense skills," I asked looking at my feet.

"I was… well I was wondering…do you, hell this is harder than usual," Stuttered Bruce, which was strange because Bruce never stuttered.

"Is the great Bruce Wayne, Gotham's illustrious playboy prince asking me out on a date?" I questioned.

"Yes," Whispered Bruce.

"What was that I didn't hear you," I said trying not to laugh at his embarrassment.

"Yes, ok I am asking you out, happy now," Pouted Bruce.

"Of course I will go out with you, but I'm not wearing a dress," I spoke sternly knowing how fancy his dates usually are.

"Next you're going to tell me I have to wear jeans," Laughed Bruce before realizing I was serious.

"Maybe," I giggled softly.

"Fine, I won't take you to a fancy restaurant," Said Bruce pouting ever so slightly.

"It's fun making you pout, you know that right," I teased as I walked passed him.

"Why don't I take you to that new club you've been wanting to go to," Asked Bruce walking up behind me and wrapping his arm around my waist.

"That sounds nice, I'll tell AJ that She can go on patrol tonight," I said I leaned my head onto his shoulder.

"Jason will probably follow her, so everything should be ok," Stated Bruce as we walked into the main hall.

"Either that or they babysit Klarion which is Tim's job since they get along; I thought by letting Jason go on patrol would be good for him, as long as he doesn't kill," I said, hoping I was right.

"Well I'll let you go for now, I have some training planned with Tim and Damian," Said Bruce before he left me to my thoughts.

"Hot Damn, Bobo's getting some tonight," Came the laugh of AJ.

"AJ, stop spying on me and come out," I growled irritated that she was spying on me again.

"Spoilsport; you have to admit I am getting pretty good," Gloated AJ as she walked from around the corner.

"I guess, so what's so important about that file," I inquired curiously.

"Oh that, Jason mentioned you found it; I found it three days ago," Replied AJ.

"Ok, so are you going to tell me what's in it or what," I asked impatiently.

"Yeah but I'll wait till your back from your date cause there's a lot to explain and I rather not ruin your day; also I want to help you get ready for your date," Chimed AJ happily.

"No," I said quickly.

"Why" Whined AJ giving me her famous puppy dog eyes.

"Do you not remember what you did to my hair?" I questioned knowing fully well she hadn't forgotten.

"Yes, but you said you liked it in the end," Replied AJ still pouting.

"Fine," I sighed finally giving in; Damn her puppy eyes.

AJ clapped her hands happily before grabbing my wrist and dragging me upstairs. When we got into my bedrooms she dug through my dresser and my closet until all my clothes where scattered across my hardwood floor. I sat on my bed and watched as she dove through my clothes and threw them into two piles. The first pile was, the not date material clothes and the second was the possibly pile. I watched her for about a half an hour before she finally emerged from my clothes with pair form fitting blue jeans and a white tank top with the phrase 'Kitty Got Claws' written in bold black letters across it. She dug out my favorite pair of baby blue and black Stiletto strap shoes. I am a bit tomboyish at times but when it comes to heeled shoes, my inner girl comes out. I looked at the outfit for a minute before I smiled happily.

"I new you would like it," Gloated AJ sitting next to me.

"I have to admit, this is pretty hot," I said amazed at how well my sister had picked my outfit.

"Now all I have to do is make sure Bruce wears something good to, I know he will be wearing a pair of his jeans which actually look good on him, they show how muscular his legs are; but I need to make sure he doesn't wear any of those hideous turtlenecks he is so fond of," Explained AJ as she got up and pacing in front of me.

"Ok, you pay way to much attention to how well peoples clothes fit them; but you are right about the shirt," I replied as she continued to pace.

"I notice a lot of things and I have seen better," Said AJ.

"Let me guess, Jason has better legs," I Asked smirking.

"Well yeah I guess…..shut up Jess," Snapped AJ with a pink tinge coloring her pale cheeks.

"Luv yeah to, well lets clean this up them we can finish getting ready; my date is still hours away," I stated smiling as I started to pick up my discarded clothes.

My nerves where killing me right now. My stomach has been in knots for the last couple of hours and the anticipation of going on a date with Bruce was nerve racking. While waiting AJ and I had cleaned up my clothes which I mostly did while AJ ransacked Bruce's closet while he was downstairs in the gym. AJ had a knack for picking the right clothes and that is why I take her shopping with me. I twirled a piece of my now short hair I had cut earlier in boredom.

"Wow," Came a very astonished voice of one Bruce Wayne.

"Bruce, you surprised me," I said blushing a bit at his reaction.

"Sorry, I just didn't expect you to look so beautiful," Remarked Bruce making my blush deepen.

"Thank you, you look good to," I said softly.

"Yeah your sister picked it out; even though I am fully capable of picking out my own clothes," Replied Bruce grumbling a bit, probably not overly happy that AJ had forced him to wear what she picked out, even though he looked absolutely amazing.

"AJ usually knows what to wear and I think you look handsome," I said as I walked over to him and entwined our arms.

"Well we should probably get going, I we'd take the Lamborghini tonight," Explained Bruce as he walked us towards the main doors.

"AJ wouldn't give you the keys to the Ferrari would she? I asked as Bruce opened my door for me.

"No she would not, said something about it being her baby," Replied Bruce as he got into the drivers seat and started the car.

"Well you did hand her the keys and said she could use it whenever she wanted, now lets get going, I would like for you to show me around Gotham after we go to the club," I said happily as Bruce passed the main gates of the manor.

Bruce just smiled at me before we sped off down the road. The drive to the club didn't take long, aside from the normal Gotham traffic. I noticed two motorbikes following not to far behind us. I could bet anything that is AJ and Jason following us. AJ probably wanted to make sure my date went smoothly. I pretended not to notice them so that I wouldn't alert Bruce of there presence. I just wanted to get to the club and hopefully get Bruce to dance with me. Thing is I know how to dance in sense, I could do ballet and I was in a dance group in university but when it came to dancing with a partner I kind of sucked. All I had to do was follow his lead.

Bruce found a parking spot pretty easily which didn't surprise me since it wasn't that late and most clubs don't start getting packed until later into the night. What surprised me was when we got the doors, the bouncer let us right in and called Bruce boss. Which could only mean one thing, Bruce owned the place. I should have known from how AJ had talked about it. Only a club only owned by Bruce would let an eighteen year old in. Doesn't matter if they sell alcohol or not, most clubs want to draw more of an adult crowd which meant twenty one and up in most states. Bruce found a nice booth in the corner by the bar. The music in the club was pretty decent; the song currently playing was 'Gimme the Base by Jean Carlos'. AJ told me the club played an assortment of music ranging from pop, rock and even punk. I was broken out of my thoughts when I heard a soft almost velvet like Russian voice. I looked up to see a girl about my age with long light platinum blonde hair tide in a neat braid and mismatched eyes; one was blue while the other was green. She smiled at me before repeating whatever she had said before.

"Can I get you get you or your friend a drink Mr. Wayne," Asked the Russian girl.

"My usual ginger ale and whatever Jess wants thank you Sable," Replied Bruce turning his gaze back to me.

"Would you like to look at our menu, we have assortment of drink and some food if your hungry; I would recommend the nachos they are awesome," Explained Sable her Russian accent thickening at some words.

"The nachos sound nice, I'll have some and a Pepsi to please, thank you miss Sable," I replied back smiling.

"AJ was right you are very nice, your sister has told me a lot about you Miss Bordeaux," Said Sable.

"You know my sister?" I questioned kind of surprised AJ had told her about me.

"Yes, she comes in with Jason every so often, she tells me all about you all the time, she is very fond of you," Explained Sable happily.

"We are very close, I'm glad she's been making friends," I exclaimed handing her my menu.

"Well she is an interesting little thing, she likes to ask me how to say certain things in Russian, especially curse words," Said Sable.

"That's my AJ for yeah," I replied back to Sable before she went to get our order.

"I should have known AJ and Sable would become fast friends, there a lot alike in ways," Said Bruce leaning into the cushions of the booth.

"How do you know Sable," I asked curiously.

"Her mother used to works at Wayne enterprise before she died; I gave her a job because I knew she was having some trouble after her mother's death, she makes a good worker and the bar hasn't had any trouble since her and her brother have worked here," Explained Bruce.

"Her brother works here to," I asked looking at Bruce more curiously then before.

"Yes my brother Alexei is the manager," Came the sudden voice of the Russian blonde.

"For the love of Valhalla you scared me, you're as bad as AJ for trying to give me a heart attack," I gasped in surprise.

"It is what happens when you have a brother that likes to play pranks on you, you learn to be one step ahead," Commented Sable as she placed our food and drinks on the table.

"I know how that feels," I sighed smiling up at her.

"Well here is your food and I should probably get to the other customers, dasvidaniya," Said Sable before she turned to attend to the other customers.

I took a sip of my pop as I let my eyes wonder across the club watching people dance and talk. I noticed Bruce was starring at me which kind of unnerved me because I hated being stared at. I popped one of the nacho chips into my mouth before pushing the dish over to him.

"You shouldn't stare, it's very rude," I remarked taking another chip from the plate.

"Sorry, it's a force of habit to just stare and listen to my dates," Explained Bruce.

"Well there are things we both have to discuss so I thought I should wait for you to say something," I explained looking up at him.

"Maybe we should start from the beginning," Suggested Bruce speaking in a very soft tone. A tone I have never heard him speak in.

"Well the part about me confessing my love to you or the kiss," I asked more bluntly than I originally intended.

"A bit of both actually; I just want you to know I do love you, it's just hard for me to express it sometimes," Explained Bruce as he took my shaking hands into his own. I never expected him to be this honest and forwards like this, its so unlike him.

"Bruce, I know and I'm here and I will never leave, I can promise you that," I explained sincerely.

"I know, I wouldn't trade you for anything in the universe," Said Bruce lovingly as he stared into my eyes.

"Bruce….I," I began before I was interrupted by the sound of the double doors of the club being slammed open.

I turned to see armed thugs emerging from the doorway. I watched as a man in an odd outfit with a oddly shaped cane walk into the doors not long after. It couldn't be? The cane the man swung around was shaped like a question mark, which only could mean one thing. The Riddler!

"Hello Citizens of Gotham, I have some riddles for you, would you like to hear them,"

That everyone is chapter ten. Sorry for leaving it on a cliffhanger, I just didn't want to make it to long and anticipation is always fun cause it makes people want more. I was going to make Joker the villain in this chapter, but I though it would be more fun with Riddler and I do love riddles. So I hope you enjoy and later days my little duckies.

P.S- check out my new x-men story called 'Songs Of The Phoenix'. you may be confused and have a lot of questions about it but thats the point at first so please check it out and i hope you like.

P.S.S- also i have a new tumblr blog completely dedicated to this story, it will basically will show pictures that show what the oc's look like and also pictures that inpire me for certain things and some things that represent certain parts of chapters.