Ch.75: Just Visiting
Danny was bored. Social events involving elites from Gotham City and other residents, such as Metropolis and Star City, always did. Glue hell would've been unleashed but, as far as the nine-year-old knew, there was no glue of any type within in the immediate vicinity. Which, to the child's chagrin, was a bummer. A really big bummer.
Currently, Danny was standing next to his father, staring off into space. He was deciding whether or not it would be smart to hang off the chandelier in front of everyone.
He was leaning towards yes, yes it was (Jason would be proud).
Glancing down at his ward, Bruce let a smile slip. The vacant stare and slouched posture told of boredom. Or tiredness. But most likely boredom because nine-year-olds just didn't get tired. Not when Alfred, the four boys, and three girls hyped him up on sugar.
"Are you having fun, Danny?" Bruce asked teasingly. Danny jerked, mumbling a 'hmm'. He looked around for a moment before his eyes traveled up his father's body and landed on his defined face, an amused and teasing smile gracing his features.
"Nooo." Danny answered, mimicking the Bat-Glare the best he could. It was ruined by his adorableness and the fact it looked more like a pout than a glare.
Bruce hummed and cast his eyes over the crowd, tilting his head to the side mockingly. Danny released an exaggerated sigh before resting his forehead against the older man's thigh and putting all his weight on it. His arms dangled loosely by his sides. The pressure on his side did nothing to the tall figure, as Danny weighed maybe fifty-five pounds.
"Is the Little Badger pouting?"
Both Bats tensed and their breaths immediately hitched. Danny's eyes went wide behind his bangs. The child immediately straightened and clung to his father's leg. Protectively, Bruce placed a hand on Danny's head and glared.
Vlad merely smiled coolly at the two as he walked up to greet them.
Danny skittered behind Bruce, not even daring to peek out. The ebony-haired boy took hold on the back of the older, raven-haired male's dress jacket for comfort. Cautiously, Danny made a move to peek out before thinking better of it and hiding again.
Barely keeping his fist to himself, Bruce muttered a "Do you need something?" to the white-haired demon through his teeth.
Smiling in pleasure, Vlad shrugged. "Just dropping in for a visit."
"Are you now?" Bruce muttered. It was very hard not to go postal on the man in front of him.
Vlad hummed in confirmation and moved his eyes to where he knew Danny was hiding. "Is the Little Badger going to say hello?"
Forcing a smile when he saw media onlookers, Bruce answered with a "Not if he doesn't want to."
It was so hard not to add a bad word to the end of that sentence.
"Well, that's not very polite." Vlad commented, taking a sip from his glass. His expression was taunting, knowing how uncomfortable his presence was making the Dark Knight and his protégé.
"Yes, well, the last time you were around, you weren't very polite to my kid, were you?" Bruce retorted, his fake smile turning ever-so-slightly smug when Vlad glared at him. Vlad turned the cup in his hands, the liquid inside sloshing. "I was only checking up."
Through gritted teeth, Bruce said "And by 'checking up', you mean stalking, right?"
Vlad's glare deepened while Bruce grinned at him smugly. "Good day, Bruce."
"Any chance of a good day was ruined when you showed up." The raven-haired billionaire commented, looking down at his own drink. Vlad released an irritable sigh before beginning to walk away, Bruce relaxing as he did. The white-haired billionaire paused in his step.
"Goodbye Daniel."
Danny, who had been quiet behind his father, stiffened when his name was mentioned.
"Would you want to play hide-and-seek?"
His father was still relaxed, meaning Danny was the only one who heard.
DIDN'T SEE THAT COMING, NOW DID YA FOLKS?!
Kadzait: You are one warped demon, you know that?!
*pushes Kad off cliff*
Kadzait: AAAIIIIIIIYYYYYYYIIIEEEEEEEEE!
Everyone Else: *stares*
...COME ON, HE DESERVED THAT! HE'S SURVIVED IT EVERY OTHER TIME!
I'd post a few more chapters but it's "late" and I wanna watch Criminal Minds (gotta write that one-shot for TomgirlBre...) so...
Thanks to these people for favoriting and/or following (forgot to do this yesterday...): Anime Hotty Lover. 18, Stepmother15, Lady Psychopath, SweetyKinz, YumiStar, Saramaster, Charge Phantom, EcoReibun, Momobear9898, Topher98, Frozenjaqulinefrost, Shy Wolf, and Inet43.
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Reviews:
Amine Hotty Lover . 18: Haha! Yeah~! Glad you enjoyed! Sorry for not replying to your other reviews! I kinda forgot... XD
Suntan140: Danny met Frostbite in Ch.8 and Cujo in Ch.51!
BringbackDannyPhantom: My headache went away! Thanks! And yeah... Poor Johnny... XD
Shadowflaymenyght: ...that's one way to think about it. XD
Crimson Leo: Thanks!
SomeItalian: Yep. Tennessee. Born and raised. XD This series ends on Christmas Day and teen-Danny-story (which I have yet to name) will begin on New Years! YEAH~! XD Bad Andy!
GreenDrkness: ...wow... :D
The Keeper of Worlds: Just a bit. XD And Kage-Wally scenes will happen eventually! Do you doubt my plan? :D LET JAZZ REMAIN A SECRET, FOR THE LOVE OF FUDGE! XD
Bibbledoo: I make no promises. XD
Lexosaurus: Haha! Thank you thank you! XD Glad you enjoyed that! The acting went good! I was a child and one of my friends was my mother. It was hilarious. XD
JP-Rider: Aw, thanks! Glad to know I was missed, if only a little! :D
Scheffelman: I have a mighty good idea of how Danny got his grabby hands on the credit card... Pick-pocketing~! XD
Anonymous: :D:D:D:D:D:D:D!
Shy Wolf: Hahaha! So true~! XD
SweetyKinz: I'm glad I made your day with Danny's randomness! I'm also glad you went into super depth of why you love this chapter! XD I would have loved to see you and your sister. XD To your sister: I have no idea who the heck you are BUT I LOVE YOU TOO! What did I do to deserve so much love? XD
Ethiopian1987: I would have put her in but I kinda wanted to go to bed. XD
KainVixenheim: I didn't think I would stop but, hey, unexpected things happen. XD I'M GLAD YOU'RE GLAD THAT I'M BACK! XD
Hitmoi-tama: Yep. Gotta love that bugger. XD
Sarra Torrens: I'm glad you have so much faith in me. :D
IWasNeverReal: He kinda already does. XD