Summary: Suggestion from SunkissAngel. Takes place around November of 2014, after Zatanna turned 17

Disclaimer: I don't own DC

Zee was initially nervous about coming to Dick with this idea. She thought it was silly, but at the same time, she really wanted to do it. Ever since she was a little girl, she had been mesmerized by the stage. Back before her heroic days, all Zatanna wanted to do was watch performances on a stage, whether it be magic shows or circus acts. She had even gone to see the Flying Graysons this one time as a 5 year old, and needless to say, she was mesmerized by them, especially the youngest performer in their act (she was pretty sure that night was when she first fell in love with Dick, though she would never tell him that). Live performances were magical to her, and a big chunk of that had to do with her idolizing her father's shows. She had often mimicked her father's magic on the stage, and once she got the hang of it, Zatara even let her perform with him from time to time, and she loved it more than anything. Now that he was...gone, she felt that the stage was one of the few things left that still connected him to her, and she also felt that this could be one way to live up to his legacy and make him proud. But she wasn't sure how her boyfriend would respond, especially considering she was asking a lot of him from this...

"I think it's a great idea!" Of course he did. Dick's endless optimism and support never ceased to surprise Zatanna.

"R-really? I-I'm barely 17, I have no clue where to even begin. Th-there's so much to cover with this."

"Leave that to me. Bruce probably has some connections from back when he and your dad were close, I'll get him to set up some kinda audition act or something." Zatanna scratched the back of her neck.

"Wh-what if I mess up? I'm not exactly the best at thinking on my feet."

"Just...be yourself. They'll love you. Just like I do." Dick pecked her on the lips before running off to talk with Bruce about this. Zatanna couldn't help but smile and blush at his affection. Even after 3 years together, 3 years full of both physical and emotional intimacy and passion for one another, her heart would occasionally jump when he touched, kissed, or showed his love for her.

Bruce agreed that it was a good idea, he always had a soft spot for Zatanna, and so he did what he could to set up a trial show with a well-known producer. Zee had dressed up in her classic magician outfit, but she was a nervous mess backstage. Dick approached her, seeing her discomfort.

"Hey, Zee, don't worry about it. You'll do great, trust me. If he can't see that, he's the one with a problem, not you. Just be yourself and everyone'll love you. I kinda know that from experience." Zatanna smiled before kissing him, but he broke off sooner than either of them would have wanted when they heard the producer and stage managers talk with one another. "Gotta go back now. You'll do great! Just stay whelmed!" Dick ran off to sit next to the producer, and the curtains lifted to reveal Zatanna. The producer watched as she performed smaller, less strenuous spells that she could rapid-fire without burning through energy. She summoned flowers, did the classic rabbit out of a hat thing, created visuals with light beams and sparkles from her hands, and even ended the performance with a mini-fireworks show. Dick had a massive smile at the end when the producer stood up, very impressed, and congratulated her immensely. Damn, she's really got it. Zatanna was overjoyed by her success, not even bothering to hide the grin that had overtaken her face. The producer faced both of the teenagers as he looked at his clipboard.

"Now, I'm gonna have to discuss a possible contract for you with Mr. Wayne, but after what I just saw, you may as well prepare for a show right now. Great job, Zatanna." He walked away to call Bruce, and Dick quickly walked over to Zee, both laughing as he picked her up and spun her around in a tight hug.

"Zee, that was fucking amazing! What did I say?! He loves you!" Zatanna was over the moon now that she had gotten past the first step, and Dick was equally as happy for her. He knew how important her father was to her, so seeing her now, happy and content with her performance, made him beyond thrilled.

"Thank you so much for this. It means the world to me." Dick grinned before pulling her closer to him and connecting their lips.

"Anything for you, Zee. Your dad would be so proud if he could see you now." Zatanna felt her heart flutter when she heard that, and she passionately kissed Dick as he gently deposited her to her feet.

Bruce wasted no time in setting up a proper show for Zatanna, and tickets sold rather fast. Her father was a legend in the business, so naturally, the debut of the daughter of the famed Giovanni Zatara was highly anticipated. The show was scheduled late at night, and the theater was packed. Behind the curtains, Zee was a nervous mess. Sure, she had Dick's love and support, and Bruce clearly supported her enough to go all this way with a show, but she would be lying if she said that seeing the packed audience didn't terrify her. How the hell am I gonna do this?! I'm in WAY over my head! She was even considering just bailing on the thing after peeking to see how many people there were, but she thought back to Dick's words.

"Just be yourself and everyone'll love you. I kinda know that from experience." He's right. I can't just give up on this, I've wanted this all my life. And if I fuck it up, who cares? There's no stakes. This is my chance to be like Dad. I can't give that up. Just gotta stay whelmed. Zatanna used magic to finish putting her makeup on before getting ready to walk out.

Dick was seated in the front row, right in front of the stage, and he was eagerly awaiting Zatanna's arrival. He had chosen not to invite the team, and he had asked Bruce to keep the show in Gotham, that way she didn't really know anyone here personally. She had begged him to do this because she didn't want to embarrass herself in front of anyone she was acquainted with. He knew she would do great, he didn't see what she had to worry about, but nonetheless, he did as she asked. The announcer walked on stage, hushing everyone as the lights dimmed, and Dick's eyes brightened up as he awaited his girlfriend's entrance.

"And now, ladies and gentlemen, I present to you, Zatanna Zatara, the Mistress of Magic!" Huh. Catchy. Everyone clapped as the curtains lifted and Zatanna walked on stage, doing her best to hide her nervousness. Dick felt his heart stop as she walked onto the stage in her outfit, she looked perfect. He grinned very brightly at her entrance, flashing her a thumbs' up as she greeted the crowd. It did not go unnoticed, and Zatanna smiled right at him for a split second before beginning the show.

Zee did about as well as Dick expected, if not better. She went all out, duplicating a crate and transforming it into a rabbit, turning a rope into a snake and then a string, and even duplicating herself towards the end so there were three Zatannas for the final act. That last one was Dick's favorite, he just couldn't get enough of her. Throughout the whole show, Dick had a massive grin on his face as he flashed nods of approval and thumbs' ups to her, and his signs of encouragement were really what kept her going despite her slight stage fright kicking in.

Once everyone had cleared out, Dick walked up to Zatanna backstage, who was wrapped in a pinkish purple robe as she cleaned off the makeup with magic. He wrapped his arms around her waist and nuzzled his head into her neck lovingly. Zee smiled before turning around and kissing him square on the lips. "Hey."

"Hey. You were pretty fucking amazing, babe." Zee grinned like a 5-year-old on Christmas.

"You think? I-I think I was a bit rushed, I shoulda spent m-more time on the snake spe-"

"You were fantastic, Zee. I knew it, the producer knew it, and the audience knew it. Trust me, you're gonna do amazing if you keep this up." Zatanna's smile only grew as she pecked him on the lips again.

"What if people stop coming? There's only so much I can do with magic that doesn't involve fighting or other stuff." Dick tucked some hair behind her ear.

"We'll cross that bridge when we get to it, together. And hey, even if other people stop coming, you've got your biggest fan right here. Always." Zee smiled sweetly at him before pulling him in for a long, warm-blooded kiss, cherishing every moment of one of the most exciting twists her life had taken since she pulled the Boy Wonder into her arms on New Year's Eve 3 years ago.

I hope this is what you wanted in the suggestion. As for the smut suggestion, I'm sorry, but for now, I think I may have to put that idea on hold. I have nothing against it, but I just feel like it could be out of place to have that kind of chapter. If other people also want to see it, then I'll surely write it, but for now I'm just a little afraid of what the reception to that might be. It's not that I don't wanna write it, I would actually be interested in seeing if I could even write it, but I'm just worried for any backlash. If you all wanna see a smut chapter, just leave a comment saying so, and I'll try to write it. Sorry for this, I have nothing against the idea and I would be fine writing it, especially if you and other people want it, I just don't know if it would be welcomed in the book or not. Feel free to leave comments or suggestions for chapters you wanna see. Next chapter up soon.