Hi again, I hope my last chapter didn't scare you off. this chapter is more of an set up for the future. I hope you guys enjoy, and have an awesome day.

chapter 3.

1 week later. Dick walks into Bruce's study.

Hey Bruce.

Yes Dick.

Any word on how Lydia is?

I don't know give me a minute and ill will check. He says

Ok Bruce.

huh

Why huh? Is she ok? Dick asks

Apparently she woke up four days ago, as soon as she was cleared cps had taken her back to juvie-

They put her in juvie. Dick clarifies

Yes they did. Was she someone who broke the rules a lot? Bruce asks

No in fact she helped me stay out of trouble. So why would she get put in there? Dick asks

I don't know but i intend to find out. Bruce says

( break )

Gotham Juvenile detention center, my name is Emma how may i help you?

Hello mrs Emma my name is Bruce Wayne-

Bruce Wayne! As in THE Bruce Wayne?! Oh my goodness i told my mom that you would call me for a date! I'll be ready by seven-

No i'm sorry mrs Emma that's not my reason for this call.

Oh. . . my bad mr Wayne, what is your reason for this lovely not at all embarrassing phone call.

I heard that a girl got sent to you and i wanted to know her stats.

Ok, Mr Wayne what is her first and last name and age so i can look her up.

( off the phone conversation )

Dick what is her full name And age?

Lydia Jones and umm seven she is two months younger than me. he says while playing on a laptop.

Ok thank you

(on phone conversation )

First name is Lydia, last Jones and she is seven years old

Ok Mr Wayne her states is injured, a knife to the gut and- oh my addicted to drugs

What makes it say she is addicted to drug? He asks

Well drug is a well known painkiller and the hospital gave it to us when we pick her up.

You said she was stabbed with a knife? would the painkiller could be to help with the pain. He said

Ohh um can i tell you a secret Mr Wayne. She asks

Um sure. He says

That was just put in the computer so she can suffer. I mean who would want a snob like her. She chuckles. I mean seriously . . . hello. . . Mr Wayne? Did you hang up on me?

(break)

Hey Dick can i talk to you about something? Bruce asks

Sure Bruce whats up? Dick replies

How ah how would you feel if i fostered someone else too? It wouldn't be permanent just till a better opportunity opens up?

Does this person just happen to be a girl with the name Lydia?

Yes. yes it would. He says

She's not in a good position, is she? Dick asks

No dick, she isn't. He replies

Well… i'm ok with it but you have to convince alfred. Dick points to the door, at the loyal butler alfred.

Am i to expect someone to move in master bruce? Alfred asks

If you approve. Bruce replies

From what i've heard master Bruce, i don't know why you haven't asks sooner, i'll go set up a room for her. He says.

I'll go help. Dick says excitedly and follows after alfred

A day later. At the juvenile detention center

Yo Joes! A guard yells

Its Jones not Joes. She thinks

The warden wants you. He says as he unlocks the door to her ''room''. It's more like a cage.

This is seriously like a mini arkham.

Come on brat to the office you go.

(in the office )

I sorry Mr Wayne, i just don't understand why you want a snob like her, i mean we have better kids here.. The warden says

And i am afraid you wouldn't understand. Bruce replies

Ok well she should be here soon-

(knock knock knock)

Come in brat.

You wanted to see me? Lydia says politely.

Bruce looks at her she is wearing clothes that is twice her size. And she was terribly thin and covered in dirt.

It looks like you are being fostered again don't mess this one up. He says while signing the paperwork.

Alright you are now the legal guardian of one Lydia m. Joes.

No no no no i don't want to be fostered again. I could live here for 11 more years i'll be golden-

Jones. Bruce says

Excuse me? The warden asks

Her last name is Jones not Joes. Bruce replies

Oh my apologies Mr Wayne.

Miss Jones do you have anything to bring? Bruce asks

She shakes her head.

Oh that reminds me this came with you from the circus. The warden tossed a white stuffed bunny to her

Flowers? She asked

Flowers? What a stupid name for a toy. Warden says

I think it's a nice name. Bruce says. Are you ready miss Jones?

Yes sir. She replies

(break)

Well he seems nice. And he said we are almost to his house, i will be hanging out with dick again, that might be cool, he also said he has a butler named alfred who does the chores i don't know how i feel about that- woah we are going through a massive gate.

Miss Jones, Dick said you would like a smaller room but it has a balcony. I can expect you're not going to try and climb down it. Bruce said.

Maybe, she jokes.

They said to never ask for anything but … he seems different

Mr Wayne? Can you call me Lydia instead of miss Jones? She asks

Only if you call me Bruce. He says.

Ok

That worked i didn't think it would work. Maybe this will be different- woah

Bruce tries to hides his chuckle when he see her face when she see the manor. They pull up to the manor Alfred opens the door and Lydia gets out.

Uhhhhh.

You must be miss Jones. My name is Alfred Pennyworth i am the butler, please let me know if i can be of any help. He said.

Uhh ok, thank you Mr. Pennyworth. She said.

Please call me Alfred.

Only if you call me Lydia.

I believe we have a deal miss Lydia.

You don't have to call me miss-

It wont work i have been trying for months. Another voice says

Lydia I believe you already know Richard. Bruce said

Yes sir, I have. nice to see you again Richard.

Ok we are going with manners. nice to see to miss Jones. Please call me Dick all my friends do. "He says in a snobby accent for fun." Oh thanks for the save at the gala.

Oh you're welcome

Why don't we go inside master Bruce you have a meeting in your study about the b-man, master Dick why don't show miss Lydia to her room. Alfred asked

Ok alfe, come on Lydia.

On the way to her room)

Soo you save people offend? Dick asks

They both laugh

Nope you?

Dick crosses his fingers behind his back "Nope not really." He replied nervously

This place is huge!

Yea i have a hand made map if you need it

If you wouldn't mind me borrowing it

Ok i can grab it for you, just let me add your room to it

Ok

your room is right across from mine

Cool

…

…

Hey do you remember the pranks we used to pull

The pranks I would try and stop you from doing

You had a part in some of those

I didn't day I didn't had a part …. Just that they were your idea

Unh huh sure, here is your room by the way.

Cool thanks

I'm going to see if Bruce needs help. Dick grabs a sticky note and scribbles on it. Here is the house phone if you get lost call it and Alfred will answer he will help you.

Ok but i don't have a cell phone

Oh ahhh-

Its ok ill find my way around, go help Bruce.

Ok cya

Bye

( Lydia is in her room by herself )

Her room is a light pink with a bed with gray covers. It also has a desk and dresser that are painted a light yellow, there is a window to a balcony.

Well here you are living in Wayne manor of billionaire Bruce Wayne

Ok you can't mess this up Jones, so don't be stupid

-knock knock knock-

She looks at the door that was left open to see Alfred

Oh shoot did i say that out loud?

Hey Alfred

Hello to you miss Lydia, i came to let you know that master Bruce has called one of his lady friend to meet you.

So i've been here for what 10 minutes and everyone knows?

Well that is life with the press but no master Bruce thought you would be more comfortable going clothes shopping and anything else you would need with another lady than with him, but she wanted to meet you first.

Sorry

Don't be. He also setup an eye exam do to having glasses when you were younger. Both are scheduled tomorrow.

Ok thank you Alfred

You're welcome miss Lydia, now we don't want to keep her waiting.

I don't know where to go

I didn't expect you to, if you would please follow me