A/N: Sorry for the extremely long time since my last update. I finally
figured out where I want to go in the story. There will be more coming
soon, I promise.
Dick and Babs, A New Chapter in Life, Part 7
"Internal Affairs?" Barbara asked.
"That's right. I get to be a detective in my own right and I get to do what I joined the police force to do in the first place. I get to keep an eye out for corrupt and dirty cops," Dick responded.
"I think that is great. When do you start?"
"Well, with my busted ribs I am off field duty for the next few weeks. I have been given training materials for the Detective exam. Amy promoted me to the rank of Detective but I still have to qualify to keep the position. I also have to go through training with a mentor."
"Well, that shouldn't be a problem."
"Heh, Babs, you know how I just love having a mentor. It always works out so well."
"Aw poor little Dickie. Is he still having issues?"
"No, I am not having issues," Dick replied mockingly before sticking his tongue out at Barbara. The two laughed. Barbara wheeled into the kitchen before asking, "Would you like some breakfast?"
"Sure, what'cha got?
"Oh, just some stuff they try to pass of as cereal. Chocolate Frosted Sugar Bombs."
"My favorite! How did you get it? They don't sell it here?"
"Well, Oracle has her ways."
"Babs, you are the best."
"I know. So who is your new mentor going to be?"
"I don't know. Since Bludhaven is so short staffed right now, I will be doing the mentor program in Gotham."
"Ooh, I hope you get Bullock."
"Har har. I was hoping for Montoya."
"I don't think so Mister."
They laughed again. Things were looking so much brighter. Blockbuster was gone, Bludhaven PD was clean, and Dick and Barbara were engaged. They spent the morning together before Dick left for Gotham Police Headquarters.
"I would like to speak to Commissioner Gordon, please. I have an appointment. The name is Grayson. Richard Grayson," Dick said to the desk sergeant.
Dick was directed upstairs where he waited what seemed like forever in the lobby. He began counting cracks in the walls when finally he was interrupted.
"Officer Grayson.. Or is that Detective Grayson now? Congratulations, son," Commissioner Gordon said.
"Commissioner. Sir, It is an honor to see you sir," Dick said.
"Come into my office. We have much to discuss."
They entered Jim's office. Dick sat in a chair in front of Jim's desk while Jim locked the door and closed the blinds. Dick didn't know what to make of it, so he sat quietly waiting for Jim to speak first. Silence filled the room for a moment more. Jim sat down at his desk and pulled his revolver. Dick's instincts kicked in, but knowing who was sitting across from him, he fought the urge to attack and get the hell out of there. Jim placed the revolver in front of himself then he looked up with a half smile, "So, Mr. Grayson. You are dating my daughter."
Breathing a sigh of relief for not getting shot, Dick swallowed hard and replied, "Yes sir. I am dating your daughter. I care for her very deeply. In fact, I love your daughter with all of my heart, sir. With your permission, I would like to marry her."
"I thought as much. I don't know that I like the idea of my daughter marrying a cop. Being a cop is dangerous and I don't want my little girl having to endure any more heartache. You are a good kid Grayson. I have heard what you are trying to do for Barb and I know she loves you. With that being said, I can live with her marrying a cop. You have my blessing. Welcome to the family," Jim said. Jim opened up his desk drawer and pulled out a rag. He then picked up his revolver and said, "Understand one thing. I love my daughter. If you hurt her, I will tear this city to pieces to find you. If you make her cry, I WILL make you cry." He then blew hot air on his gun and began wiping it.
"Commissioner, thank you for your blessing. I swear to you now, that I will do whatever it takes to make sure Barbara is happy. I will never intentionally hurt her. You have my word. I know you have reservations about me being a police officer. I understand, and I will be careful on duty."
"Good. I suppose it could be worse," Jim responded before adding with an undetectable smile, "She could have married Batman or that Nightwing fellow. Talk about a dangerous job."
Almost swallowing his tongue, Dick said, " Yes sir. I think I could imagine how dangerous that kind of life is."
"Yes, I suppose you could. Enough talking for now, let's get down to business."
Jim spent the next hour going over procedures and rules. He had Dick fill out the necessary paperwork for his mentor program. Jim also gave Dick more training material to study while he healed. Dick was made quite clear that he had better know his stuff when he came back. Afterward, Dick filled Jim in on the procedure that Barbara had agreed to undergo. Jim expressed gratitude for the chance his daughter could walk again.
Dick left the Gotham Police station and drove for Bludhaven. He had a meeting with the Titans to go over patrol schedules and to oversee the setup of their temporary base of operations. The Titans had called Cyborg in to ensure the systems were linked to Titans Tower so both cities could be covered.
"Vic. It's good to see you again," Dick said.
"Hey Batboy. Good to see you too. Listen, I gotta run. The monitoring system is setup here along with the JLA transporter. I have to go to New York to set things up on that end. I imagine Jessie has her hand full with Gar and Toni. How is Barbara?"
"Nervous. I proposed and she accepted."
"She nervous about the procedure or being part of a Dick Grayson wedding?"
Dick laughed, "Both."
Vic laughed, "Congrats Dick. Let me know if I can do anything to help."
"Thanks Vic."
Victor left and Dick went to the main computer console. He typed in a few commands then pulled his cell phone out and dialed a number. Within a millisecond of the first ring a voice answered, "Hello."
"Some things never change. You still never let it ring."
"Hey pal, how's things in Bludhaven? Sorry I missed out on the fun. I had a slight problem with the Rogues again."
"Things are good. Listen Wally, could you check your email? I put in the location of our Bludhaven base and I was wondering if you."
WHOOSH
"Cool place you got here," Wally said.
"Wally I swear I don't know how Linda puts up with you. Let's gather the gang, I have an announcement."
Before he could blink, he was seated at the conference table with the 4 original Titans. The Flash was sitting beside him grinning when everyone yelled together, "WALLY!"
"Sorry," he replied. "Dick said he had an announcement."
"Thanks, Wally. Ok, here goes. I am getting married."
Dick grinned as four mouths fell open. He wondered if they were thinking about his track record with weddings.
"Married. Why the hell would you want to get mar.." Roy started before being cut off by Garth.
"Shut up Roy. There is nothing wrong with being married. Congratulations Dick."
"Thanks Garth," Dick replied before he found himself in Donna's arms.
Hugging him tightly she offered her congratulations, "I am so happy for you and Barbara. It is Barbara you are marrying right?"
"Yep."
"You sly dog. Dibs on best man," Wally shouted out.
"Hey what about me?" Roy asked.
"Sorry, I was first."
"So what else is new? You're always first you moron. Hey, waitaminute.. BACHELOR PARTY!!!! Dude, Yeah!" Roy exclaimed. "Dick you are going to get so fu."
"Roy Harper, I am going to wash your mouth out with soap!" Donna scolded.
"Ahem, What I meant was, you are going to have so much fun. Yeah that's it. You are going to have so much fun. I wonder if I still have the number for the strip club that specializes in the Starfire look alikes."
"Roy that is not even funny," Garth said.
Later that afternoon, Dick left TT2 as Roy had called it. Heading back to Gotham, he placed a call.
"Hello there, handsome," Barbara called out.
"Hi Babs. I told the Titans about us. They offer their congratulations."
"That is sweet. I have it set tonight. The entire Bat Crew will be here at 10:00. Alfred and Doctor Leslie will be here as well."
"Great! I can't wait to see the looks on their faces. I tell you Babs, you could have heard a pin drop when I told the team."
"I can imagine. Your previous marriages are shall we say interesting."
"To say the least. See you soon. Love you."
"Be careful Dick but hurry. I'm lonely."
They closed the connection and Dick increased speed in the Nightbird. As he was crossing the bridge between Bludhaven and Gotham he noticed a car stopped. Outside of the car appeared to be four of R'as Al Ghul's assassins. "What the hell?" Dick exclaimed as he screeched the Nightbird to a halt. He jumped out and ran over to the car. Immediately he was attacked. He fought them off as best as he could. While fighting, he noticed explosives in the car. "Oh my God," Dick said as he noticed Ubu off in the distance with what looked to be the detonator. He screamed, "No!!!!!!"
The car exploded in a fiery burst...
To be continued.
Dick and Babs, A New Chapter in Life, Part 7
"Internal Affairs?" Barbara asked.
"That's right. I get to be a detective in my own right and I get to do what I joined the police force to do in the first place. I get to keep an eye out for corrupt and dirty cops," Dick responded.
"I think that is great. When do you start?"
"Well, with my busted ribs I am off field duty for the next few weeks. I have been given training materials for the Detective exam. Amy promoted me to the rank of Detective but I still have to qualify to keep the position. I also have to go through training with a mentor."
"Well, that shouldn't be a problem."
"Heh, Babs, you know how I just love having a mentor. It always works out so well."
"Aw poor little Dickie. Is he still having issues?"
"No, I am not having issues," Dick replied mockingly before sticking his tongue out at Barbara. The two laughed. Barbara wheeled into the kitchen before asking, "Would you like some breakfast?"
"Sure, what'cha got?
"Oh, just some stuff they try to pass of as cereal. Chocolate Frosted Sugar Bombs."
"My favorite! How did you get it? They don't sell it here?"
"Well, Oracle has her ways."
"Babs, you are the best."
"I know. So who is your new mentor going to be?"
"I don't know. Since Bludhaven is so short staffed right now, I will be doing the mentor program in Gotham."
"Ooh, I hope you get Bullock."
"Har har. I was hoping for Montoya."
"I don't think so Mister."
They laughed again. Things were looking so much brighter. Blockbuster was gone, Bludhaven PD was clean, and Dick and Barbara were engaged. They spent the morning together before Dick left for Gotham Police Headquarters.
"I would like to speak to Commissioner Gordon, please. I have an appointment. The name is Grayson. Richard Grayson," Dick said to the desk sergeant.
Dick was directed upstairs where he waited what seemed like forever in the lobby. He began counting cracks in the walls when finally he was interrupted.
"Officer Grayson.. Or is that Detective Grayson now? Congratulations, son," Commissioner Gordon said.
"Commissioner. Sir, It is an honor to see you sir," Dick said.
"Come into my office. We have much to discuss."
They entered Jim's office. Dick sat in a chair in front of Jim's desk while Jim locked the door and closed the blinds. Dick didn't know what to make of it, so he sat quietly waiting for Jim to speak first. Silence filled the room for a moment more. Jim sat down at his desk and pulled his revolver. Dick's instincts kicked in, but knowing who was sitting across from him, he fought the urge to attack and get the hell out of there. Jim placed the revolver in front of himself then he looked up with a half smile, "So, Mr. Grayson. You are dating my daughter."
Breathing a sigh of relief for not getting shot, Dick swallowed hard and replied, "Yes sir. I am dating your daughter. I care for her very deeply. In fact, I love your daughter with all of my heart, sir. With your permission, I would like to marry her."
"I thought as much. I don't know that I like the idea of my daughter marrying a cop. Being a cop is dangerous and I don't want my little girl having to endure any more heartache. You are a good kid Grayson. I have heard what you are trying to do for Barb and I know she loves you. With that being said, I can live with her marrying a cop. You have my blessing. Welcome to the family," Jim said. Jim opened up his desk drawer and pulled out a rag. He then picked up his revolver and said, "Understand one thing. I love my daughter. If you hurt her, I will tear this city to pieces to find you. If you make her cry, I WILL make you cry." He then blew hot air on his gun and began wiping it.
"Commissioner, thank you for your blessing. I swear to you now, that I will do whatever it takes to make sure Barbara is happy. I will never intentionally hurt her. You have my word. I know you have reservations about me being a police officer. I understand, and I will be careful on duty."
"Good. I suppose it could be worse," Jim responded before adding with an undetectable smile, "She could have married Batman or that Nightwing fellow. Talk about a dangerous job."
Almost swallowing his tongue, Dick said, " Yes sir. I think I could imagine how dangerous that kind of life is."
"Yes, I suppose you could. Enough talking for now, let's get down to business."
Jim spent the next hour going over procedures and rules. He had Dick fill out the necessary paperwork for his mentor program. Jim also gave Dick more training material to study while he healed. Dick was made quite clear that he had better know his stuff when he came back. Afterward, Dick filled Jim in on the procedure that Barbara had agreed to undergo. Jim expressed gratitude for the chance his daughter could walk again.
Dick left the Gotham Police station and drove for Bludhaven. He had a meeting with the Titans to go over patrol schedules and to oversee the setup of their temporary base of operations. The Titans had called Cyborg in to ensure the systems were linked to Titans Tower so both cities could be covered.
"Vic. It's good to see you again," Dick said.
"Hey Batboy. Good to see you too. Listen, I gotta run. The monitoring system is setup here along with the JLA transporter. I have to go to New York to set things up on that end. I imagine Jessie has her hand full with Gar and Toni. How is Barbara?"
"Nervous. I proposed and she accepted."
"She nervous about the procedure or being part of a Dick Grayson wedding?"
Dick laughed, "Both."
Vic laughed, "Congrats Dick. Let me know if I can do anything to help."
"Thanks Vic."
Victor left and Dick went to the main computer console. He typed in a few commands then pulled his cell phone out and dialed a number. Within a millisecond of the first ring a voice answered, "Hello."
"Some things never change. You still never let it ring."
"Hey pal, how's things in Bludhaven? Sorry I missed out on the fun. I had a slight problem with the Rogues again."
"Things are good. Listen Wally, could you check your email? I put in the location of our Bludhaven base and I was wondering if you."
WHOOSH
"Cool place you got here," Wally said.
"Wally I swear I don't know how Linda puts up with you. Let's gather the gang, I have an announcement."
Before he could blink, he was seated at the conference table with the 4 original Titans. The Flash was sitting beside him grinning when everyone yelled together, "WALLY!"
"Sorry," he replied. "Dick said he had an announcement."
"Thanks, Wally. Ok, here goes. I am getting married."
Dick grinned as four mouths fell open. He wondered if they were thinking about his track record with weddings.
"Married. Why the hell would you want to get mar.." Roy started before being cut off by Garth.
"Shut up Roy. There is nothing wrong with being married. Congratulations Dick."
"Thanks Garth," Dick replied before he found himself in Donna's arms.
Hugging him tightly she offered her congratulations, "I am so happy for you and Barbara. It is Barbara you are marrying right?"
"Yep."
"You sly dog. Dibs on best man," Wally shouted out.
"Hey what about me?" Roy asked.
"Sorry, I was first."
"So what else is new? You're always first you moron. Hey, waitaminute.. BACHELOR PARTY!!!! Dude, Yeah!" Roy exclaimed. "Dick you are going to get so fu."
"Roy Harper, I am going to wash your mouth out with soap!" Donna scolded.
"Ahem, What I meant was, you are going to have so much fun. Yeah that's it. You are going to have so much fun. I wonder if I still have the number for the strip club that specializes in the Starfire look alikes."
"Roy that is not even funny," Garth said.
Later that afternoon, Dick left TT2 as Roy had called it. Heading back to Gotham, he placed a call.
"Hello there, handsome," Barbara called out.
"Hi Babs. I told the Titans about us. They offer their congratulations."
"That is sweet. I have it set tonight. The entire Bat Crew will be here at 10:00. Alfred and Doctor Leslie will be here as well."
"Great! I can't wait to see the looks on their faces. I tell you Babs, you could have heard a pin drop when I told the team."
"I can imagine. Your previous marriages are shall we say interesting."
"To say the least. See you soon. Love you."
"Be careful Dick but hurry. I'm lonely."
They closed the connection and Dick increased speed in the Nightbird. As he was crossing the bridge between Bludhaven and Gotham he noticed a car stopped. Outside of the car appeared to be four of R'as Al Ghul's assassins. "What the hell?" Dick exclaimed as he screeched the Nightbird to a halt. He jumped out and ran over to the car. Immediately he was attacked. He fought them off as best as he could. While fighting, he noticed explosives in the car. "Oh my God," Dick said as he noticed Ubu off in the distance with what looked to be the detonator. He screamed, "No!!!!!!"
The car exploded in a fiery burst...
To be continued.