Rise of the Prophet
By: Thowell3
Chapter 12
====== Wayne Manor=======
"Let's sit up here in the Library" Raven said pointing to a sitting area not too far from the grandfather clock entrance to the cave
Barbra sat down first "You really don't want to be too far from Gar, do you?" Barbra asked with a smirk
Raven blushed "I will go make us some tea" she said avoiding the conversation. As she went towards the archway that lead out of the Library she saw Alfred already there.
"Ah Miss Raven, Is there anything I can help you with" Alfred said blocking her way
"I was just going to make some Tea for Barbra and my self" She said about to go around Alfred
Alfred blocked her again "I shall retrieve it for you, Miss Raven" He gave her a look that told her there was no negotiation "Go Make your self comfortable I shall return soon"
Raven sat across from Barbra "How did he do that?" she asked in disbelief at what had just happened
Barbra giggled a little "Yeah, He is a strong willed one our Alfred, I think he's top of the list of people that can stand up to Bruce"
"I wouldn't doubt it" Raven Muttered
"You'll get use to him, How are you enjoying your stay at the manor?" Barbra asked simply
"It's different, but I am glad to be with Garfield" Raven said with a slight smile
Barbra smiled "I am happy for the both of you, Gar needed some one like you in his life." She paused "He may act all nonchalance and happy go lucky, but he needed some one."
Raven looked down a bit "He and I are the same in many ways."
Barbra could feel the tension in the room, it was getting to her she needed to brake up the seriousness,
"You know he had a short lived crush with Super-girl" She blurted out
Raven looked up in surprise "What?"
Barbra laughed nervously "Sorry, I really should have found a better way of bringing that up, it's just the tension in the room was getting to me, It's been doing that since after the Joker Incident" she said simply
Raven Smiled "It's okay, I understand" She paused "So a Crush on the Girl of Steel eh?"
Barbra smiled "He is going to hate me forever but, Yeah he had a crush on her for quite a while"
Raven smiled "Did she know?"
Barbara smirked "Yeah, she did"
Raven Covered he mouth to stop from laughing "Did Gar know she knew?"
Barbra winked and shook her head 'no'
Raven was trying her best to hold in her laughter, Her shoulders started to move slowly and she started to breath heavily and then after trying to avoid it burst out with a loud "HA"
"What happened with it?" Raven asked wiping her eyes while still bobbing a bit
"Well he first met her at one point when Batman and Superman were working a case together, Super-girl came with him because he was making sure she got some on the job training, and at that time Gar was just starting as Crow, so he was still a bit wet behind the ears as well, so when he met Superman he had a fan boy moment and just blurted stuff out and what not, but when he saw Super-girl he became absolutely quiet, and blushed a bit, he tried making small talk with her but was so nervous, it was really cute and a bit like watching a car accident, you couldn't look away"
"So what happened that made Gar so embarrassed about it he never mentioned it to me?" Raven asked
"He did a few stupid things during that time and Dick and I kind of Teased him about it a bit." Barbra Paused "Okay a lot, so talking about it makes him feel stupid and silly, and some times when joking around with him about it, it tends to go to far sometimes, and that makes him feel really bad."
Raven Nodded "I can understand that, I had a crush once...I'd rather not go into it but needless to say I can understand where he is coming from on that."
Raven looked up to see Alfred coming through the arch way that led to the Library, carrying a tray with all the stuff needed for a good Tea Time.
"I hope I am not interrupting," He said as he put down the tray on the near by coffee table
Barbra smiled "Not at all, I was just telling Raven a bit about Gar's Crush on Kara"
Alfred glanced over at Barbra "Oh Dear, Ms. Gordon , you will mock that poor boy till the end of time about this." Alfred said in a mock scolding
Barbra just Smiled brighter "Well I have to find some way of getting revenge on him for all the Pranks...I know not to go too far, I've learned my lesson"
Alfred gave her a small smile and nodded "Now do help your selves to the Tea, I would stay and serve you but I must get started on Dinner for tonight" Alfred turned and started to walk out of the Library "So many Mouths to feed"
Barbra looked over to Raven who was pouring tea into both of the cup,
"He makes it seem like he hates it, but he loves having more people for dinner"
Raven Smiled, "I picked up on that, Sometimes being an Empath isn't all bad"
All of a sudden Raven Perked Up and froze, the Tea cup fell out of her hand and onto the floor
Barbra Was alert "Raven? Are you okay" Raven moved almost as fast as the Flash towards the Cave.
"RAVEN!" Barbra Called and chased after her.
Raven got to the Bat-Computer to see Gar covering his eyes with his hands, she could still feel the residual panic that he was going though .
Raven touched his shoulder softly and he Jumped and tried to move away
"Gar It's just me" Raven said softly
Gar's breathing calmed down. "Sorry Raven, I just got word from Bruce. We know what happened at Arkham"
"Raven!" Barbra Called as she ran towards the Bat-Computer with a look of worry "What was that all about"
Raven Turned to Barbra "Sorry I felt great Panic from Gar, It scared me, I thought something was going to happen to him" She looked down at Gar "I panicked as well, I am sorry"
Barbra Smiled sadly "Hey It's okay I get it" she looked over at Gar "What Caused you panic?"
Gar Swallowed hard "I got into the Servers at Arkham when Bruce got there" He paused trying to find the words "The event was more than just a brake out attempt. The League of Assassins were looking for one specific inmate."
"Who Was it Gar?" Barbra Asked dreading the answer
"Joker" He said in a Strangled voice " It was the Joker."
Barbra Swayed a little before pulling one of the chairs from the near by Desk closer to her to sit down
"Did they get him?" She said quietly
Gar Shook his head No "He Escaped, and it looks like he took one of the Doctors Hostage, a Dr. Harleen Quinzel"
Barbra Cover part of her mouth "Oh God," She collected her thoughts "Why did the League want him?"
Gar Sighed "We Don't know yet, But we can only assume that it's not because they want him to Join up. He has something they want"
Raven keeled down and hugged Gar "It's Okay, everything is okay"
As Gar was starting to feel better the Computer started beeping, alerting that a channel was now open
"Gar" it was Batman "I need you to contact any heroes that are available, League and Titans alike, The League of Assassins are looking for something and they aren't going to give up with out a fight"
"The Joker" Gar said "He has something they want?"
Batman was quite for a moment "Yes, We need any help we can get"
"I'll go" Barbra Volunteered "I Can meet you asap"
"No" Responded Batman "You are not ready to get back out here, Especially with the Joker in Play."
Barbra was mad, but she couldn't fight him on it, She wasn't ready.
"I'll Go" Raven Said simply she looked over at Barbra "You make sure the League doesn't try to do anything here at the Cave, they might not like us trying to stop them, so we have to stop them from trying to take Gar Hostage."
Barbra Nodded "I won't let anything happen to him." She said out loud only to add in her mind 'Ever Again'
Raven nodded and looked at Gar in the eyes "I will be coming back," She leaned in and gave him a Kiss on the lips "Stay Safe. Please"
He could see the deep love in pools of her violet eyes "Of Course, I was just about to say the same to you" he smiled
She smiled back and ran her fingers through his hair and put her fore head to his "I love you" she whispered
he closed his eyes "I love you too" He whispered back
She stood up and waved her hand around her and her clothing changed from her casual wear to her cloak and her full body protective suite.
"I'll be back soon" Raven Said as she vanished
Gar frowned slightly "Be safe" he said softly to the mist.
Gar sighed and Turned back to Barbra "It's going to be a Long night" he said as he turned back to the computer and started trying to find more Heroes to come help.
