it's been a while, but that's what happens when you have a busy life to juggle. TELL ME IF YOU WANT ME TO CONTINUE THIS STORY OR JUST END IT HEAR.

Conner's P_O_V

we had decided on how we wanted to make our entrance, and I have to say, I'm actually looking forward to this. we decided that Raven would go first, followed by the twins and then Jay. the four of them would all be singing "man of the house" and they would stop at the perfect place for me to cut in. I would then begin singing the song I wrote for Ann, and Jace would go to his grandfather. as the door opened, Raven began to sing.

as I stepped out, my eyes locked with those of the woman I loved. her blond hair still shines as the sun hits it, and her green eyes still hold that sparkle that always drew me in, she is still just a beautiful as the first time I laid eyes on her, even in she's getting a little grey in her hair from all the stress she's been put through. I am so focused on Ann that I don't notice when Jace runs into Bruce's arms, only noticing when I begin to sing and he's no longer at my side.

keeping eyes contact with Ann, I slowly walked down the ramp as I sang my song to her. the ramp seemed to last forever, and I couldn't help but sigh in relief when my feet finally touched solid ground and I could bring Ann into my arms. and as I finished the song, our lips connected for the first time in five years. the kiss was passionate and long, as we tried to show how much we still loved each-other after five years of being separate. when I first saw her I feared she would no longer want me, but I knew from this kiss that she was still mine. the woman I had fallen in love with, the mother of my son - hopefully children, as I prayed that she would except my children as her own- and the woman that still owned my heart.

I don't know how long the kissed lasted, but I broke away from Ann the minute I heard a terrified scream that I know only too well, in second's I was in-front of Shade and Jett. since the day I had found them, they both had fears that I could do nothing about, they were the kind of fears that made them so terrified that they couldn't move, couldn't think, and all of them could be traced back to the monsters that had called themselves their parents. every now and then I find myself discovering another of their fears, and I found myself praying now that it was just a new fear coming to light, and not something more dangerous.

it seems it was not a new fear that caused the scream, but not an old one either, it was scream of fright, and of shock. for standing not but feet away, is none other than Wolf. as soon as I noticed this, I opened up my arms and soon found myself being licked by a warm wolf tongue. I laughed, and then grabbed the twins from behind me and pulled them into the path of the tongue, laughing as they were tickled by Wolfs tongue, and knowing that they would now love the K9 as much as I do. I had been saddened then Jace had told me that my old pet Eris had died a couple years back, but had been over-joyed to learn that Sphere and Wolf were still alive and part of the family.

I soon came out of my mussing and stood, pulling the twins into my arms, and turning the face the group that stood behind us, all wearing smiles, and most with tears in their eyes. I placed the twins on my shoulders, and held a hand out to Raven, who quickly tucked herself into my side. taking a deep breath, I looked around at the family that I had missed to much.

my grandparents were here, and I couldn't help but smile as I took my family over to them and hugged them both tightly, I then turned to my family once more, and pulled Raven, Jett, and Shade in-front of me.

"Raven, Jett, Shade, these are your great grandparents, they are your grandfathers parents, and two of the sweatiest people you will ever meet. plus your grandmother makes the best apple pie in the universe." I smiled as I said this, and my smile only grew as they both knelt and hugged the three of them and told them 'welcome home, we've always wanted more grandchildren'. I turned to the next people in the group, my parents.

I couldn't help the tears that fell from my eyes as I looked at my parents, and it appeared that my dad was the same way. we embraced tightly and I clung to him and the tears fell, only stopping when I heard the question my daughter asked, and realized there was fear in her voice.

"Daddy, what's wrong? are you hurt?" she asked, and looking down I saw the tears in her own eyes.

"no angel," I said kneeling and picking her up, I held her out to dad and he took her into his arms with a smile. "but these are your grandparents, my parents, and I've missed them so much. dad, mom, this is Raven, Jett and Shade."

I continued to go around the group and introduce the three of them to the people in the group. Bruce took an instant liking to Jett, and Jett refused to get out of his arms once placed there. Alfred was getting a little old, but I was extremely glad to find him still alive and healthy. Dianna seemed so happy, and I instantly love CJ, feeling so honored that he had been named after me. Dinah and Ollie seemed the same as always, as did Berry and Iris, and I was glad to see the four of them, and then it was time to say hello to my brother and sisters.

I decided to not hide the fact that I had gotten their letters, and turned to the first in the line, which happened to be Arty:

"I've missed you so much Artemis, you are the sister I always wanted, now may I please know how you feel about me?" I asked her, smirking when I saw the realization in her eyes.

"I love you brother, you were always there for me, you held me when I cried, had my back in a fight, and was always their when I needed someone but refused to admit it. you loved me like a sister, and showed me that it was ok to care about other people, getting me to tell you mt true feelings and helping me understand them. you've always understood me more than anyone else, and I'm so glad that I can call you my brother, welcome home Conner." as she finished her arms when around my neck, and I hugged her tightly to my chest, breathing in the scent of the girl that would always be my favorite sister. then I released her and turned to the next person Wally.

"thank you for being there for Ann and Jace Wally, I couldn't have asked for their to be another in my place." that's all I said, for I knew that he hated to show strong emotions in public unless forced, and I didn't feel like crying at the moment. I wasn't at all surprised when he just stepped forward and hugged me, whispering in my ear 'anytime bro' and then stepping back so that I may continue to the next person, Kaldur.

"I'm glad you didn't take my place Kaldur, and that you were hear for my family. if you had taken my place, I would never have found these three angels, and Jace wouldn't have them as siblings. I love them, and even though it would pain me greatly to leave the woman I love and my son, I would do it again in order to get these three." I told him and then I hugged his tightly and moved on to Dick, knowing Kaldur would be too worked up to speak.

"thank you for fixing the head stone D, and as you already knew I was alive, I'm geussing you don't want a hug?" I asked teasingly

"you'd guess wrong Con, and you don't have to thank me." he said and just like that we hugged and embraced as long lost brothers, rejoicing in the simple fact that we were here, together once more. I released him and turned to everyone in the group.

"I know you all want answers, so let us take this inside, and I shall explain everything." and just like that we were all heading inside.

it was time for us to become a family once more.