The New Girl
A/N: Fist I'd like to Thank Girly Girl and Danae from Robinfanfics yahoo groups,
Veghead182 from ff.net, and Chris from the YJMB(now TTMB). Chris, I got part of
the idea from an episode of Justice League, the one where they meet the Justice
Guild (sp?) which was one of GL'S favorite comics as a kid, but most of it came from
a weird dream I had. Yeah, I know. I'm a weirdo.
A/N2: Please review it and tell me what you think. Cause as much as I like to write,
I like reviews even more. And every time I get one, I throw a small party and do a dance.
Yes.....VERY weird. And for those who DIDN'T review last time.....you know who you are.
Just pity me please and REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW. I'm very dangerous when I'm hiked up on sugar.
Disclaimer: Don't even TRY to sue me. All I have is lent. Waitaminute --Checks pockets--
I DON'T EVEN HAVE LENT. AHHHHH.
CH.2: The First Night.
After half an hour of interrogation, threatening, and total shock Rachael was in the
Batmobile and nearing the Batcave entrance with Robin following in the redbird.
Rachael couldn't believe it. It was like her world was a million miles away. It seemed
so far away that it seemed as if she would never see it or any of her loved ones again. A
tear almost came to her eye but she forced it back. She might already miss her mom and
Dad, her brothers and sisters and their children, as well as her friends; but far be it
from her to cry in front of Him.
When they reached the cave, Rachael forgot all her troubles as she awed at the caves
enormously.
Alfred trotted down the cave steps to greet his masters and see if there was anything
he could. "Back early tonight I see. I must say I-- O my," To say Alfred was startled would
have been an understatement as a pretty, young girl, around the age fifteen, climbed out
the BM7 Batmobile with Robins help.
"Another one sir?" Alfred asked as Batman approached. His voice dripped with disapproval
at the thought of his master taking another juvenile vigilante under his wing. His mind also
wondering if the girl was a replacement of The Spoiler, whom Bruce had pulled out of suit
after she had betrayed the Batclan by going against his word. Poor Master Timothy was just
getting over it as well.
"Its not what you think Alfred. She knows to much already and she has no where else to
go" he explained as Alfred caught the impression that she was an orphan and instantly felt
sympathy for her, until Batman explained her entire predicament to him as Robin showed
Rachael around the Batcave.
"My Word," Alfred said under his breath. Almost not believing half of it.
As Robin and Rachael reappeared from their tour of the Batcave, Batman introduced her
to Alfred. "Rachael I would like you to meet Alfred. Alfred this is Rachael."
"Hello Madame," Alfred bowed to show his greetings.
"Alfred, could you please show Miss. Simmons to the guest quarters in the mansion. I'm
sure she doesn't want to sleep in the cave."he said as he removed his cape a cowl,
Instantly making the transition from Batman to Bruce Wayne. "I'll make a quick call to
Barbara, and see if she has any extra clothes she lend us until we can take Miss. Simmons
Shopping.
Rachael's eyes lit up at the "S" word and took it as a sign that she would get to stay
awhile before they could figure out what to do with her.
"As you wish Master Bruce," Alfred bowed once again and turned to leave. "Come a long
now Miss." he told her as she followed him up the cave steps and a curious Boy Wonder followed
behind her, quiet, unseen, and unnoticed.
As they reached the top of the cave stairs Tim pulled off his mask and put a gloved
hand on Rachael's uninjured shoulder. "Boo" Tim said quietly, causing her to jump slightly.
She frowned slightly and jutted her elbow backwards towards Tim's chest.
"Very funny."
"Thanks." Tom blocked the elbow jab easily and grinned. "I sure thought so."
"Master Timothy! It isn't proper to sneak up on a young lady." Alfred scolded gently.
"Besides, what would Stephanie think." Rachael said trying so hard not let out a giggle and
give the impression that she was an airhead.
"Wellll.... actually I don't know what she would think since we broke up not to long ago."
Tim informed her sadly.
"Oh. I'm so sorry to hear that," 'LIAR!' her mind screamed out at her as she tried to put
a sincere face. She might not of cared to much for the Spoiler but she could tell that Tim
was a little hurt by the brake up, and if anything was sorry for him. She stared strait ahead
for the rest of the walk to the Guest room, a little embarrassed that she brought it up and
mentally smacking herself in the head. Every so minutes though Tim would take a quick glance
and then back staring strait ahead as well.
Alfred pretended not to notice out of the corner of his eye but put on a knowing smile.
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"Oracle. I need know--," Batman began as he typed rapidly on the large crays computer as
he looked for any information on Rachael, so as to make sure the girl wasn't lying about being
from another dimension. But every search came back as "no match"
"Wait! Let me guess. You need info on a major baddie. Gotcha. What's his name, power, or
whatever." Barbara Gordon a.k.a. The Oracle asked as she stretched her arms lazily.
"First off, its a she. And second she's not a baddie. I just needed to you could lend
her some clothes while she's over here." Bruce smirked on his end of the line. Oracle was
definitely having a slow night and was obviously board.
"Clothes? Why would you need clo- oh. I see. Another kid has deduced your identity and
is staying over tonight for questioning."
"Something like that. Except she doesn't just know our identities, but half the super-
Hero communities as well." Again the search came back came back with no match even though he
had already spelled her names ten different ways. The only ones that didn't come back
definitely weren't her.
"Whoa. What's her story? Oracle asked as she raised both eyebrows in surprise.
"I'll tell you in a minute. Right now I need you to--" again he was interrupted.
"--Get her some clothes. Right. I'll try to get a hold of Batgirl and have her pick
them up. No need to send the current Boy Wonder." Oracle replied as she went along doing
just that. "Now, I believe you owe me her background story."
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This will be your room for tonight Young Miss. I'm sure you'll want a nice hot bath after
You're terrible night. I'm sure that you'll find everything you need." Alfred told her as he
turned back one of the corners of the bed and fluffed the pillows.
"Thank you Mr. Pennyworth." She said politely.
"No need to thank me Young Miss, and just call me Alfred. Ill leave you a pair of night
clothes on the bed when they arrive. We'll get out of your way now so can start your bath.
Come along Master Timothy." he said as he left the room.
"Thanks for believing my story Tim; I don't think a lot of people here would have
believed it." Rachael thanked him as she shifted her weight to her right and cocked her head
to the to the left as she gave him a weak smile.
He just shrugged his shoulders "Hey. Stranger things have been known to happen."
"Master Timothy." Alfred called out
"I... better get going. See you tomorrow." Tim waved a quick good bye and dashed down
the hall.
Rachael let out a small giggle and hoped that he was out of hearing distance. She let
out a quick sigh and headed towards the bathroom as she muttered to herself "I better get to
bathing. I probably reek."
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"So, how long do think it will take her to ask?" Wondered Babs as she strode her wheel chair
back to the computer room in her clock tower and to her main computer so she could try to
get a hold of Batgirl. A large pile of clean clothes lay on top of her lap.
"To ask what?" Batman questioned over the com-link as he frowned over his side of the
line as he already took a guess at what.
"To ask you to let her dawn a mask and cape and for you to train her. I give it a week
or two."
"Nah at the most, I'd say it would be a couple of days. Not more than five." Robin told
Barbara as he turned on his com-link as he drove his Redbird back to the main part of the
city to resume patrol. And anserwing before Bruce could in his say.
"Wanna bet Birdboy." Barbara challenged as her fingers flew across the keyboard with a
finesse only She could pull off. "I bet you Twenty bucks that it will take her longer than a week to ask."
"Your on Babs," Robin challenged back.
"First off, she's only staying here till we can find a way to get her home. And second,
I refuse to let her put her life on the line. She's just staying here because I don't want
her on the street, carrying around information on all of us." Batman scowled.
" That's what you said to almost all of us Bruce. But we all found a way around it one
way or ano--" Oracle was cut off as Batgirls picture came onto one of the screens.
"You call?" Batgirl asked over the vid-link.
"Guys I'll have to talk to you back later."Oracle told Batman and Robin as she turned
of the com-link.
"Yeah Batgirl. Could you come over here? I need you to run an errand for me"
"Be there in.....two minutes,"Cassandra Cain said.
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Rachael searched the radio for some music and finally found the Dc universe's version
Delilah after Dark.
She dug her hands deep into her pockets of her sweats and let out a large yawn. Her
Hand stumbled over something in there and pulled it out.
"How did this get in there?" She asked no one in particular as she furrowed her brow
and studied a picture that she had pulled out.
It was an old picture that they had taken about a year back of her Mother, her
older brother, and older sister, and her on one of the rare occasions that they were all
together as a family. A teardrop splashed its smooth surface and she quickly shoved it back
into her pocket. She then rushed turn off the faucet of the nearly over flowing tub, undressed,
and finally let all of her troubles melt away into the water.
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The pure of a batcycle filled the cave with noise as it entered, carrying the third
and current Batgirl and Batman rose from where he was sitting in front of the crays computer
to greet her.
"Where is...new girl?" Asked Batgirl as she got off the Bike and handed Batman the
duffle bag that contained the clothes.
"Upstairs,"Batman told her in a mono-tonal voice.
"I...take clothes to her?"
"No"
"Can I...see her"?
"No. Go back on patrol and come back tomorrow" he told her and then turned back to
the computer to finish what he was doing. Batgirl just shrugged her shoulders and left the
same way she had come in. She knew there was no persuading him otherwise
As soon as she had left, Alfred came back down to the cave "Have the clothes arrived
yet sir?"
Batman handed him the clothes, never taking his eyes off of the computer.
"Ah. Good," Alfred said as he picked them up and turned to leave and climbed back up
the stairs.
Batman rubbed his chin with his hand in deep thought 'Hmm. I've only done a search
on people alive. I wonder....'
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Rachael's eyes were heavy with sleep by time she was done with her bath and slipped
into a pink terry cloth robe before opening the door to her temporary room to find a pair of
pajamas lying neatly on the bed.
Slowly and sleepily she pulled them on. They consisted of a powder blue tank top and
pajama caprices with light yellow silk trimming.
She sighed a sigh of relief that the long day was over as she buttoned the last
button on the sleeveless top and crept into the large, comfy, king size bed and drifted of to
sleep, not knowing what test waited her tomorrow.
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