They couldn't believe it. There was just nothing for them to say. A picture paints a thousand words. Truly a sight to behold. Two heroes of the past meeting two heroes of the present and future. The old lions and the new lions. Former Justice League members. Former convicts. Former delinquents. You name it and it is here right now inside of this very cave. And the future could be said to be lost for words. Their faces spoke volumes of this. The sheer looks of shock across Terry's and Melanie's faces truly not believing what is standing right in front of them right now. As for the young man by their sides? If his eyes were to get any bigger one would think they would burst at any second. Two of his lifelong heroes standing before him right now. Two of the greatest heroes of all time. The two very best if you were to ask him.

Batman and Wonder Woman. Two thirds of the famous Trinity. Founding fathers of The Justice League. All around badasses in his book. Two heroes that he can still remember reading about taking in every detail of their adventures. Their battles against invaders from other planets. Their battles against their respective rivals. Even their battles against their own teammates at one time. Truly in his eyes the two greatest heroes that will ever live though he had to admit his brother and his girlfriend ranked up there pretty high too. Two heroes that Matt can't help but stare excitedly as he bounces back and forth on his own two feet before the silence is suddenly broken when in a swift move he turns and hugs Terry's side tightly.

" Best big brother ever!?"

A sudden declaration that snaps Terry out of his thoughts and smiles down towards an awe struck Matt while Melanie can't help but do the same while she keeps her eyes trained on the older woman out of the corner of her eye. The legendary Wonder Woman. A name to be feared by the criminal underworld. Just as much as Batman. A name that even now as it echoes in her mind makes her shiver. The life may be behind her now but that feeling will never go away. She could guess the same would happen to any criminal out on the streets. The Wonder Womans….The Donna Troys….The Wonder Girls of the world. Any one of those names used to strike fear into the hearts of criminals around the world. Still does to this very day. Even the mere mention of their names would make criminals pause. Hell she was willing to beat if this amazonian princess flew over the city right now criminals across every street corner would piss their pants in fear.

This legendary hero that had hung up her lasso long ago. At Least that is the rumor that was spread around. Why she did so was still unknown but one thing was still for certain. She is still a woman to be feared. The lasso of truth hanging off her belt. The deadly God Killer still sheaved that could be used at any time to cut off one's limbs if she so chooses. A legendary hero that Melanie just sees smiling down warmly at Matt. The look alone could be seen making his day from the way he smiles. Why wouldn't he be? This was anyone's childhood dream coming true. To actually meet your heroes face to face. To be able to talk to them. To actually be in the same room as them. And from the look of admiration across his face this was his dream coming true before his very eyes.

" Mcginnis!? Walker!? My message had been quite clear…."

So much for enjoying the moment. He is still the same old man after all. The same old man that demands perfection. The same old man that demands they continue to go out there every single night despite nothing ever happening. And the same old man that could put a damper into any good mood. At least they thought so anyways. As for Matt? His eyes just snap up to look towards Bruce with admiration while Terry's and Melanie's speechless faces turn into scowls.

" We're here aren't we?"

Snapping his full attention to send a withering glare Melanie's way that doesn't seem to faze the young blonde one bit feeling a hand coming down on his shoulder to give it a gentle squeeze taking a moment to compose himself taking a breath just as he is about to mutter a response movement out of the corner of his eye catches his attention. Movement coming from young Matthew. The youngest of the Mcginnis family. A child that has been through far too much already at his young age. Being kidnapped on two occasions. Knows far too much already. Knows the secret identity of Batman. Both of them past and present. He even now knows where and how to get inside of The Batcave. With his age it was only a matter of time before the secret was let out. Something he would have to painfully remind his two….proteges about but not right now. Not as he sees this child. This young man that walks towards him with admiration in his eyes. With the biggest smile as though this was the greatest moment of his life before coming to stop a few feet away from him.

" Batman?"

A name that he once held proud. Once was looked up to by millions perhaps even billions of citizens around the world. A name that he has not heard being directed his way in quite some time. The very last time he had heard those words….he could only wince at the memory. The last time he had ever gone out as The Batman. Being forced to use a gun against his enemies. A truly dishonorable act. His last as The Batman.

But what he sees in this child's eyes right now? A child that wasn't even born yet during his last days as The Batman. This admiration as though he had lived in that time period. This admiration he had seen across many childrens faces when he was out there on the streets. It brings back memories. Good memories of the way things used to be during the golden age of superheroes. Such memories that makes to the shock of Terry and Melanie a faint smile come across Bruce's face before they barely can contain themselves when they see him nod down towards Matt causing the unthinkable to happen. For the young child to rush forward and hug the older man while Diana looks down towards the child with a smile.

" This is so cool! You're really him!? The Batman!? The Caped Crusader!? The Dark Knight!? The World's Greatest…."

" Matt!?"

Looking away from Bruce causing the older man to share an amused look with Diana to look back over towards his older brother as he sees Terry staring at him in shock while from the look on her face Melanie can't seem to decide whether or not to look shocked like him or to burst out laughing Matt nods his head to the side.

" But….but it's Batman!?"

Earning an annoyed look from his older brother returning in kind by sticking his tongue out at him sticking close to Bruce deciding to beat him to the punch right when he opens his mouth suddenly Matt is silenced when he feels a hand coming down to rest gently against his shoulder. A hand belonging to Diana that now that he is so up close he can't help the small blush that comes across his cheeks.

" That he is and I'm sure he's been dying to meet you. The same could be said for myself, Matthew."

Instantly seeing the child's eyes go as wide as saucers smiling gently down towards him without removing her hand moving around so she can stand in front of him slowly Diana kneels down to be at eye level with Matt.

" I've heard you helped take down a criminal not once but twice. That is truly impressive."

Unable to mutter a single word nodding his head as he sees her smile only widening feeling his face burning up quickly Matt breaks off eye contact to stare down at the floor and mutters out.

" I only helped a little. It was Terry and Melanie that did all the hard work."

Unable to help herself Melanie merely rolls her eyes before she nudges Terry in the side and nods her head towards Matt with an amused grin. Who knew all it would take to get him tongue tied was having him visit a legendary hero? Though she couldn't blame him. After seeing his room and all of the superhero posters across the walls if she was in his shoes she would be acting the same exact way.

" You should have seen it though! My brother totally kicked his butt!"

Snapping out of her thoughts looking back towards Matt instantly Melanie is forced to cover her mouth with her hand in an attempt to suppress the giggles that escapes her mouth when she sees the unthinkable. To actually see Matt shadow boxing right in front of Bruce and Diana retelling the tale in full detail while mimicking movements as though he was his older brother. A sight that she would never let either of the Mcginnis boys down. Especially Terry from how red his face is getting right now.

But like all good things at some point they have to come to an end and that moment comes when Terry clears his throat causing every eye to turn in his direction while he chooses to focus solely on Bruce instead of the rest of the occupants in the room.

" You mentioned something about an urgent matter that had come up? I take it this urgent matter is…."

Motioning quickly with his eyes towards Diana receiving a slight nod from Bruce as he awaits for his mentor to get the ball rolling on an explanation suddenly his attention drifts elsewhere when said woman rises back up to her feet and returns back to the old man's side.

" Yes something has come up and requires my immediate attention. While i'm reluctant to leave the city unprotected even for a short amount of time, I require the two of you to come along with us."

Now this certainly catches their attention on so many fronts. While sure they are curious about what this urgent matter is that involved both himself and Wonder Woman, the sheer fact that he wants to leave the city unprotected was certainly an eye opener.

" And where exactly would we be going? In case you've forgotten we are in the middle of a school year and our first vacation isn't for months. It's not like we can just drop everything and go anywhere we want."

Valid points by this young woman. By this Melanie Walker. Oh how she has heard so much about this young woman already. Some bad things though she knew better than to take Bruce's word when it comes to judging one's character. She didn't know why but she already has a feeling she is going to like this Miss Walker a good deal. Perhaps even their….

Snapping out of her thoughts knowing fully well what look Bruce must be sporting right now reaching out silently Diana takes his hand within her own and squeezes down gently before turning to address the young couple standing still at the entrance.

" What you say is true. This matter though is of grave importance to me….to us…."

Paying Bruce to quick glance to send a smile his way feeling her hand being squeezed with her smile only widening Diana turns back to look towards the young couple seeing them share a look between themselves.

" It is not fair to you for me asking you to put your daily lives on hold but I ask of you to do so this one time. The decision is yours in the end. I have already made the arrangements required if you are to agree."

Now this was certainly getting more and more interesting by the second. If it had been the old man alone to ask this then she certainly knew the answer she would give him but coming from her lips? Coming from The Legendary Wonder Woman? An older woman whose eyes plur them to consider this. A woman of honor. That was one thing she always remembered about her among other things. This statement that continues to echo in her mind before she shares a look with Terry finding his eyes already on her. Finding his eyes telling her that it is her call and he will follow her lead on whatever she decides to do. This look that makes her smile for a brief moment before with a sigh she turns to look back towards Diana and nods her head as she mimics the older woman by taking her boyfriend's hand within her own.

" And where exactly would we be going?"

" Themyscira."

Did they just hear that right? A question that echoes through their minds before Terry and Melanie pay a glance towards each other looking for confirmation. Themyscira. The home of Wonder Woman. The home of the amazons. The legendary island far away from mankind. An island legends say warriors are born on. That greatest of heroes go to hone their craft on against the greatest warriors the amazonian race has to offer. Batman….Superman the list goes on and on. A place that very selected few have ever seen before with their own two eyes and what is being offered to them right now. To be able to see this island. To be able to test themselves against the very best. It sounded too good to be true.

" All of us!?"

A voice that suddenly snaps them out of their thoughts. It had been so easy to forget Matt was in the cave with them from how he was so silent but now? Now it was easy to spot him. From the way he looks at Diana excitedly barely containing his excitement from the thought of seeing this legendary island himself. Such excitement that Diana can't help but smile down towards before she once again kneels down to be eye level with him.

" Perhaps next time."

" But i'll be good."

Hearing snickering coming from behind snapping his head back to send a quick glance towards a silently laughing Terry and giggling Melanie's way turning his head back forward with his pout on full display Matt glances back and forth between Bruce and Diana with a pleading look.

" I'm sure you would be but it would be better if you were to stay here and watch over the cave for us."

The correct answer if she has ever seen one before. The way the child's eyes light up from her declaration. Though if she was being honest she was quite amused from the looks she is receiving from the others. The looks of shock coming from all around. The way the young couple looks like their jaws are about to drop. From the way she can imagine Bruce looking down at her with a disapproving look while trying to hide back that grin of his.

" Really!?"

" Of course. You have the most important job."

Truly not knowing where she is going with this sharing a quick look with Melanie who's eyes just silently tell him that she has no idea either turning his head back forward Terry can't help but send a questionable look Bruce's way. A mentor that to his surprise he swears gives him the faintest of grins. A scary thought itself.

" Do i get to fight bad guys!?"

Pretending to think about it, bringing her right hand up to tap underneath her chin after a few seconds Diana turns her attention back towards Matt with a smile.

" Perhaps? Though I think fighting the bad guys will be left to someone else this time."

Seeing his pout starting to return reaching out to lay her hand down on his shoulder gently Diana squeezes Matt's shoulder.

" Hey? Why with the long face. As i said you have the most important job."

Before he has a chance to question her suddenly movement out of the corner of his eye catches Matt's attention. Movement coming from one of the biggest dogs he has ever seen. A dog that silently makes his way over towards him before coming to sit down within an arm's reach of him. This sight that makes him freeze as the dog leans forward to sniff him before to his shock along with Terry's and Melanie's own the dog starts to lick him on the face causing Matt to start laughing.

" This is Ace. He is the protector of the house. He needs to be fed and walked every single day. I have already spoken to your mother about this and she has agreed to accompany you here every morning. On the days she is unable my…."

Unable to help the smile that comes across her face paying a glance over her shoulder at Bruce seeing the faint smile that is seen under his rough exterior showing across his face turning her head back forward Diana sends a bright smile Matt's way.

" Our daughter will be more than glad to accompany you here."