Chapter 10

Devotion

After what happened in Arkham last night, Talia and I were outside of the Gotham Airport. She was going head back to the League of Assassins HQ. As much as I wanted her to stay here in Gotham and admit to Bruce that she has feelings for him, she had a duty to do which is not much of a surprise really. She wasn't ready for that yet.

"This is it."

"So where are you gonna go?" I asked

"I don't know, perhaps back to Siberia or maybe to Saudi Arabia. I have some friends in Morocco, I don't know." She answered

"Well, I've got some things to take care of."

"I'm sorry about what I did Iast night, but you know how much I care for Bruce."

"It's ok, I don't blame you, I would done same thing. Listen whenever you're on a visit, give me call."

"Sure"

One of Talia's elite guard came to us.

"Time to leave Mistress."

We hugged for a last time but we knew that we would see each other again.

"Look after yourself, my dear sister." I said

"You too, my dear brother." Talia replied

We broke up after sometime

"Before you leave, I've got something for you." I gave the necklace to her.

"Thank you. I was a bit worried that You didn't have it with you."

"Please, I would do that to you. You better catch your plane."

And with that she went to catch her plane while me, I went back to my car and drove to Wayne manor.

Later that day.

I knocked on the door praying that Barbara was here. Door opened to reveal Alfred

"Good day, Jericho."

"Hi Alfred. Is Barbara here? I have a little surprise for her."

"She's with Master Bruce in the living room. Want me to call her out."

"No thanks, although I appreciate the offer, it's something I have to do it myself"

"Of course." Alfred stepped aside for me to enter. When I got to the living room I saw her sleeping on the couch with her wheelchair while Bruce sat on a chair reading today's paper.

"Hey." I whispered to Bruce who noticed me.

"How long has she's been asleep?" I asked

"Since 3 pm. Why?"

"I got a surprise for her."

"Ok then, I should leave you two alone."

"Thanks."

"Don't mention it." He went to the kitchen.

I move toward to her carefully, I moved her legs carefully for some space and sat down on the couch.

"Wakey wakey, handsome Becky."

She woke up a bit groggy but her face lilted up when she saw me sitting in front of her.

"Hey."
We shared a quick kiss.

"Are you ok?" I asked

"Just tired. You?"
"Battered but I'm fine. I have a little present for you. It's not much but it'll show you why I love you"

"Really?" She had a grin growing a bit

"Yeah, I was going to give you last night, but you know."

"Oh."

I went for my pocket and grabbed the rings

"My grandparents on my mom's side were immigrates from Ireland and they exchanged these as a sign of devotion, they are called claddagh rings. The hands represents friendship, the crown represents loyalty and the heart represents love."

I put the ring on her left finger with the heart pointing inwards her. "Wear it with the heart pointing inwards you, that means you belong to someone." I took the other claddagh ring and put it with the heart also pointing inwards me on my own left finger. I kissed her ring and we shared another kiss.

Barbara smiled over the fact that today I'm declaring that I belong to someone, I belong to her.

"Does it mean we're married?" She asked and my smile grew a bit bigger

"It's a bit outstretched but yeah, you could say that. Barb" It was time to speak in Gaelic.

"Mé ag thaistil ar fud an domhain agus le feiceáil go leor áiteanna ach faic aon rud mar álainn agus taibhseach mar atá tú. Is breá liom tú Barbara Gordon." She smiled knowing what she just heard it was cute.

"Is breá liom tú Jericho Al Ghul." She said in return.

"I didn't know you could speak Gaelic." i said

"You would be surprised." She replied while giggling a little

We shared a long passionate kiss, knowing we'll love each other forever and ever.

Then I scoped her up and carried her bridal style and put her back in her wheelchair.

"Where are we going?" She asked

"Back to our apartment I think we need some alone time." I said with a smirk

She giggled and we went to my car and drove to my apartment. We have a lot to catch up.

You are the sun,
You are the only one,
My heart is blue,
My heart is blue for you

Be my, be my, be my little rock & roll queen
Be my, be my, be my little rock & roll queen
Be my, be my, be my little rock & roll queen
Be my, be my, be my little rock & roll queen

You are the sun,
You are the only one,
You are so cool,
You are so rock & roll

Be my, be my, be my little rock & roll queen
Be my, be my, be my little rock & roll queen
Be my, be my, be my little rock & roll queen
Be my, be my, BE MY LITTLE ROCK & ROLL QUEEN

Rock and Roll Queen by The Subways

The End.

Here's the translation: "I have traveled the world and seen many places but nothing nothing beautiful and gorgeous as you. I love you Barbara Gordon. "

"I love you Jericho Al Ghul."

AN: it's all over, now you can leave a comment for voting a sequel. I had a great time writing it. Peace.