Chapter Three
Encrypted Journal Entry -- Barbara Gordon
June 4th
Am I in the Twilight Zone … or am I just nuts?
First, Bruce appoints me to "complete his work" (God only knows how) … now, he expects me to live in a clock (A wheelchair-accessible clock, yes … but a clock nonetheless). To top it all off, he wants me to take care of his daughter!
What could Bruce see in me … Barbara Gordon … erstwhile hellraiser? What could I have to offer Helena … or any other teenager, for that matter?
Batgirl appeared to me last night in my sleep. She gave me a new name: "Oracle". She told me that she "needed me".
"Oracle" … I must admit that it DOES have a nice ring to it. Classical … and yet, mysterious. It's not something that I would've chosen, though.
The letter came via Certified Mail:
Ms. Barbara Gordon
One Wayne Center
New Gotham City, 40021
Dear Ms. Gordon:
You are hereby named the legal guardian of one Helena Kyle, daughter of Selina Kyle and Bruce Wayne. Helena and a social worker will make a site visit to your residence on June 11th at 2 p.m. Since Helena will be remanded to your custody at that time, your presence will be required.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely yours,
Philip Donovan
District 4 Supervisor
Department of Children and Family Services
New Gotham Section
Well, I guess that's that, Barbara thought as she looked at the letter. Like it or not, I'm going to be a mother.