Tying things together now as we reach the last few chapters.


Tim curled up in bed scared and confused. He felt tainted and damaged. Ra's' punishment was traumatic and forceful, and he could still feel Ra's' touch. Tim wasn't sure how he was going to get over it. What was worse was the fact that his was left alone shortly after being punished.

And his mind sunk. Tim's mind was going through a number of emotions. As well as concerns for everyone that he now knew were involved. He was terrified for Cass. He was terrified for himself. He didn't even know who was all involved in this rescue gone sour. Though admittedly, Tim was shocked that a plan to rescue him had been implemented. He wasn't expecting one to happen at this point.

Tim slipped off of the bed, dragging himself to the bathroom. He wanted to feel clean and try to relax. With a clean set of clothes and a towel already in the bathroom, he could get in the shower without worrying about grabbing them. As he locked the door, Tim got undressed.

Tim turned the water on, letting it to warm up and fill the tub up before stepping in. He sat down, allowing the water to cover his body. It felt relaxing, but only on a physical level. He was feeling even more hopeless, if that was even possible. Tim sank in the tub, allowing the water to absorb everything up to his nose.

When Tim exited the bathroom, he was greeted by the sight of Ra's in the room. Ra's approached him. He gently placed his hands on Tim's shoulders, sending a chill down Tim's spine. He wanted to run away, but he didn't have the strength to.

"I have good news." Ra's softly declared, brushing a wet bang out of Tim's face. "Nyssa has agreed to bear your child. Or at least try to."

"You must be thrilled." Tim sighed.

"If all goes according, yes. It can give us an heir." Ra's smirked, picturing the child that could come to life before sighing. "She only agreed to take you tonight though. And if this proves to have a positive outcome, she will carry and care for the child for the first year of their life. That's the longest she willing to spend near me. After that, Talia has volunteered to take over their care and training, but you'll still get to see them. If that doesn't work, I'm sure I can think of an alternative. I think I can get Talia to agree."

Tim expected as much. It wasn't a surprise that Ra's had a plan and knew he had to think of an alternative just in case. Though it was a little disturbing that Ra's was willing to pawn off his daughters like that. It wasn't right. Especially with Talia's lingering love for Bruce and by extent Damian.

The sounds of knocking interrupted any chance to continue or change their conversation. Ra's released Tim, annoyed, as he went to go answer it. As he opened the door, it showed that Ubu was on the other side. He was nervous about something and it was apparent that he dreading having to tell Ra's whatever was on his mind.

"Master." Ubu anxiously greeted.

"What is it?" Ra's interrogated.

"It's the girl. She escaped."


Cass ran around the base looking for a way out. When several assassins came to check on her, she wasted no time escaping, beating them until they were rendered unconscious. She pinched her earing, activating a comlink.

"Mission compromised." Cass relayed. "Need help."

"Batman's on his way." Connor replied. "I'll cause a distraction until they get here."

"Got it."

Cass turned her communicator off and shifted her focus. She was going to find Tim, extracting him from this prison and freeing him. Knowing that Batman was on his way was a miracle. Getting him away would be swift.

A loud explosion caught her attention. It was Connor no doubt. Cass could hear assassins running towards it to find out what was going on. It may have been a little loud and over the top, but that gave her the benefit of getting to the room without much distraction.

When she found the room, she pried the door open. What she found, however, was horrifying. The room was empty. It didn't take long for her to realize that Ra's knew she was coming and ran off with Tim.


Ra's got out of the base, pulling Tim along with him. With Cass out and the break in, he knew the detective was not too far behind. Ra's hated having to move, especially with the familiarity of the last time he encountered the Dark Knight. He wished to prevent the outcome of the last time Batman got involved.

He didn't get to dwell on it long, nor was his wish granted, as he was promptly attacked. Batman had jumped out of his jet, landing a drop kick on Ra's, causing him to release Tim. Ra's recovered quickly, glaring at Batman, who was clearly enraged by what was in front of him.

"You're going to regret taking Tim." Batman growled, walking towards Ra's.

"We shall see." Ra's replied, removing his cape.

Batman ran at Ra's, being the first to throw a punch. Ra's deflected it and retaliated with one of his own. They were evenly matched for a while before Batman was able to get the upper hand. He was able to knock Ra's around, getting him to the ground. Batman's anger refused to simmer and was going to deal. But when something crossed his line of sight, Batman's reflexed quickly allowed him to stop.

Tim stood between them, miraculously unharmed with Batman's fist centimeters away from his face. He was unfazed by what could have happened. Batman retracted his fist, but his shock and anger was still evident. Why Tim was hopping between them was a morbidly curious thought and Batman didn't want him there.

"Get out of the way." Batman ordered.

"No." Tim refused. "I will not let you kill him. I'm his heir."


I am uncertian as to whether there will be one or two chapters left. I'll figure that out once I get started on the next chapter.