I would like to give credit for the character of Terra to my twin sister KelseyAlicia. Thanks to you Batman has a Batgirl to assist him in taking care of Gotham and her own adventures.
My name is Terrene "Terra" McGinnis. (Terrene is the feminine form of Terrence.) I'm seventeen years old. (I like to mention the fact that all crystal carrier members of the Justice League's birthday are a month apart.) I have waist length black hair and crystal blue eyes. I wear black jeans, black sneakers, a midnight blue shirt that shows my midriff, a black leather jacket, and a pair of bat earrings. I am Batgirl.
Unlike the other core members of the League I was not born in this dimension. I come from a parallel dimension where everyone except important people like movie stars and presidents are the opposite sex. My home was a lot different then this one. Everyone was a called by their first name and all relationships were accepted. Our attitudes were also more flirtatious if I had to describe it.
My life is very different then that of my twin brother's. I don't have a criminal record and I had a little sister named Madison instead of Matt. My folks were divorced, but I didn't fight with them as nearly as much as Terry did. Mostly I was interested in gymnastics. I wanted to be an Olympic gymnast, but I didn't have the discipline to be one. I was to busy trying to have a normal life like dating my boyfriend Daniel Tan, getting good grades at school, and dealing with pressures from my mom.
I have my mom to thank for me meeting my Bruce Wayne. I left our apartment after another session of her pressuring me to focus more on school then my gymnastics. I yelled at her, "What do you care about my life? Its not like you're around at all to be a part of it! I hate you!" I ran outside and hopped onto my motorbike not knowing that was the last time I would see my mom alive.
I drove aimlessly around the city not caring where I ended up. I just knew I didn't want to go back home and deal with my mom. She just didn't get it. Gymnastic was more then just something I like to do, it was my ticket out of this stupid city. I didn't believe there was anything more for me in life. I wasn't special. I was so absorbed in my thoughts I didn't notice that I had turned onto a privet driveway till I nearly ran down an old man. Right before the motorbike could hit him I cranked the motor causing it to skid and vaulted off it before it crashed. Taking off my helmet I gazed at my ruined bike. "Man, mom is going to kill me when she finds out about this! Oh sorry are you okay?" I asked turning to face the man I nearly ran over.
As you can guess the same things that occurred to Terry happened to me. There was only one major difference. When I stole the suit I took it back to my Mom's apartment and made a few modifications to it. After all it was designed for a male to be wearing it. The first thing I did was add a stretchable elastic cloth to the chest area so it could support my breast. Next using a pocketknife I carefully cut a small slit in the cowl for my long hair, making extra sure that I didn't cut the delicate circuitry. Finally I put both the cowl and the suit into a tub of blue dye. Black was not a girl's color. When the suit dried the symbol remained red but the rest of it was now a midnight blue. I was ready. I was the new and improved Batgirl.
It was shortly after I started working as Bruce's personal assistant that something terrible began to happen. It started as unusual space activity, but it quickly graduated to planet wide disasters ranging from hurricanes to earthquakes. "What in the name of all things that are sane is happening Bruce?" I asked after the latest disaster caused the animals in the zoo to run rampant.
"I'm not sure. I've been compiling as much data on the phenomenon as I can get, but I still don't have an answer. When I have more information I'll contact you. Right now you should get home." Bruce told me.
"Alright, but you and Ace better take care of yourselves. I don't want anything to happen to you two. I love you both to much to lose you now." I told him giving him a quick kiss on the cheek before heading home.
On my way home Commissioner Barbara Gordon stopped me. She and I were not exactly on friendly terms. She didn't like it that I had taken up her mantle especially these days. "Hello Terra. Can I talk to you a moment?" she asked
"What do you want Barb I'm late getting home." I told her defiantly
"This will take only a minute. I just wanted to warn you that the City Council will be granting the Gotham Police Department a lot of new and sometimes dangerous powers to deal with these disasters. I hope I can count on you and Bruce not to interfere with police business can I?" she asked grabbing my arm and looking me straight in the eye.
I jerked my hand away. "What I do as Batgirl isn't any of your concern. I might be a vigilante, but I'm a good one. If your people cross the line expect to see me they're defending the weak. Other then that I won't bother you. Now if you excuse me I have to get going. Have a nice day." I told her tersely before resuming my walk home.
A few days after my talk with my predecessor things went from bad to worse. Bruce had finally discovered what was happening. In lamest terms our dimension was ceasing to exist. Soon everyone and everything in our world were gone. I looked at him stunned. How could this be? The scientist on TV had said that our planet was just going to die and we needed to start planetary evacuation.
"Are you sure Bruce? What if you're wrong? I mean everyone else says its just the end of our planet not our universe. What makes you so sure your data is correct?" I demanded pacing around the Batcave anxiously.
"Because a very powerful Entity told me. Terra you have to understand the universe is comprised of billions of different realties. Each reality has its own dimensions, planes of existence, and parallel universe. Each reality gives off energy to keep the others alive. When one stops giving off energy it's absorbed by another and becomes part of that one. Each of those realties vibrates at specific frequencies. When you vibrate at a different frequencies you break through the barriers and end up in a different reality." Bruce tried to calmly explain to me.
"You're giving me a headache. But I believe you. So why did you call me down here if were all going to die? Please tell me because if what you say is true I want to spend as much time as possible with Madison and Dad." I told him anxiously.
"I have discovered that some of will survive the destruction of our world. You are one of them. Terra your bio electric field is already changing. Your body, your soul, everything about you has already started to shift into the next world. When the time comes you will crossover. I like to help you arrive at your destination safely." Bruce told me urgently.
"But why me? What makes me so special that I survive the complete destruction of our reality while trillions of others perish? Can you answer that old man?" I asked hotly. I didn't want to admit to him that I was afraid, afraid of the truth.
"I honestly don't know why your being spared, but I have a strong hunch its because your Batgirl. Someone seems to think that's an important enough reason to save you. Now are you going to help me modify the Batmobile so you can cross the dimension barrier when the time comes or not?" Bruce demand. Sighing in defeat we both began our work.
Over the next few weeks things worsen considerably. Terrible laws had been passed in order to save as many people as possible. Basically the law said that if you were elderly, had a terminal illness, or if you had a major birth defect you were to be humanly unthinised so that there would be room for everyone else on the evacuation shuttles. So as Batgirl I fought that law knowing in my heart it really didn't mean anything. I mean everyone was going to die anyways including me if Bruce's theory was wrong, so why was I fighting?
On my last night in my world I said my silent good-byes. It was hardest saying good-bye to Daniel, my father, and Madison. I had already packed two suitcases worth of stuff I need in my new life. Right as I was leaving to head to Wayne Manor my father stopped me. Somehow he seemed to sense what was going to happen. "Take care of yourself Terra and your brother. I love you."
I didn't know what he meant by brother but I said I loved him to. Then I left knowing I never see him or my sister again. A part of me wanted to stay with them but a larger part of me knew I had to go. I arrived in the Batcave just as the planet's final throes of live began.
"Hurry Terra there isn't much time. I've set the dimensional portal on the Batmobile to work automatically. It should deposit you safely in the new world. Remember the Batmobile will terminate the minute you remove all your stuff so no one can use the dimensional portal device. Here take this disk and give it to someone you trust so he or she can help you start a new life." Bruce instructed me.
I was already suited up and flung my suitcases into the car. I started up the launch sequence and turned to face my mentor and his pet one last time before they died. "Thank you for everything Bruce. I only wish that you and my family could come with me."
"You'll be fine Terra. I have to say that you were one of my best trainees. You were like a daughter I never had and I will miss you. But you need to go now if you intend to survive this." Bruce told me hugging me tightly.
I leapt into my vehicle and open a portal. Waving good-bye I entered the swirling vortex of color just as my world imploded on itself. The shockwave sent me spiraling at supersonic speeds. My instruments were malfunctioning. I don't know how long I was in that tunnel. All I know is that when I exited I was in Gotham's City night sky and there was an unfair fight going on.
After the fight Batman took me back to the Batcave. I was overjoyed to see Bruce and Ace. Without thinking I hugged them both tightly surprising them both. If Ace hadn't acted so nice to me I'm sure that Bruce would have killed me. Instead he asked, "Who are you, how do you know about me, and where did you come from?"
"In order I'm Batgirl, I know about you because you're my mentor in my world, and I come from a parallel dimension that just imploded on itself. I was told to give this to someone I trust and I definitely trust you." I said handing him the disk. He took and played his eyes widening as he saw himself on screen explaining everything to him.
At that point Batman demand to see my face, so I complied. I took off my mask slowly shaking my head as I did to straighten out my hair. I looked at him and smiled. "My name is Terrene McGinnis, but everyone just calls me Terra." That's when Terry took off his mask and introduced himself. We were astonished by their resemblance between us. We were twins!
Suddenly I felt an intense pain in my side. I don't know what it was but it hurt badly. I fainted next to my brother. Bruce rushed us to the hospital and phoned Terry's mom who was my new mom. Ever one for detail he slipped into the hospital database and downloaded my files, which had been on the disk creating a life for me. He then doctored the photos of my parents and waited for my mom.
When Mom reached the hospital she was hysterical. "My son, where's my son!" she screamed at the doctors. Bruce caught her in his arms and helped her to a seat where Doctor Thornton began to explain to her what was happening.
"Mrs. McGinnis when your children where brought in here I was extremely worried. I ran a test and discovered that both of them are suffering from appendicitis. If there is any chance for them to survive we need to operate now." Dr. Thornton explained patiently. She held out the medical sheet for her to sign.
"Children? But my other son is at home with a babysitter. What are you talking about?" Mom asked confused.
Dr. Thornton looked at her like she was crazy. "I'm talking about your twin teenagers. Your son Terry and your daughter Terra. I checked their medical records and their birth certificates. Why are you shaking your head no?" she inquired.
"I don't have a daughter. I have no idea what you're talking about? Are you sure you have the right information?" she inquired.
"I ran a routine blood test. Unless someone's playing an elaborate hoax the girl in that room with your son is your daughter." Dr. Thornton explained patiently.
Bruce took over from there. "Mrs. McGinnis Terra is my new assistant. I was astonished by the resemblance between her and Terry. Mrs. McGinnis is a possible you were pregnant with twins and don't remember giving birth to two babies? I've read that somewhere that in some pregnancies that a baby hides behind one."
"Its entirely possible. Warren wasn't with me when I gave birth to Terry and I was heavily sedated. Its possible I gave birth to a girl and the hospital gave her to the wrong family. I'm sure will sort it all out later. Right now my children need help. Here's my signature. Go ahead with the surgery." Mom said.
Later in recovery I had a chance to talk to Terry. He filled me in on what was what in this world. I was saddened to learn that my mom was alive but not my dad and that I had a little brother instead of a sister. Suddenly Mom entered the room and I gasped.
"Hi. Terra is it? I've heard a lot about you. Mr. Wayne told me you lost your family in a fire a few weeks ago. I'm sorry to hear that. I know this may be a shock to you, but they weren't your biological family. There was a mix up in the hospital. I'm your biological mother and I like you to live with us when you get out of here. Would you like that?" Mom asked. I nodded.
A few days later I moved in with my new family. Matt was very surprised to meet me and not happy that a girl was added to the family. My room was small, but adequate. I would start school the next day as well as my job with this Bruce Wayne as well.
When I arrived at the school the next day I was nervose. Who would I find here that was different and would I fit in? Would I find someone to love as much as Daniel? Before Terry could introduce me to his friends Nelson Nash made a pass at me.
"Hey cutie where did you come from? Why you hanging around with a loser like McGinnis here? Come on all I show you all the good things about this school." Nelson said grabbing my arm. That was a big mistake.
I grabbed his arm and twisted it. He cried out in pain. I then released him only to do a handstand locking him in between my legs then I proceed to do a back flip launching him into a nearby trashcan. Everyone laughed, as he emerged covered in filth. "Treat me like that or diss my twin again and I'll make you eat your jacket." I threatened. Turning around to greet Terry's friends I gasped. There standing next to Dana was a boy, but not just any boy. It was Daniel!
He was tall with long black hair tied back in a ponytail with dark brown eyes. He was wearing light blue pants and a white polo shirt. He looked at me and smiled. He knew me! I raced over and kissed him passionately. I didn't care how he got here or why everyone seemed to think that Dana had always had a twin brother I just knew that I wasn't alone.
Adjusting to living in this world was very difficult. Things were very different here. People thought I was flirtaous when I was just being friendly. Also the laws were different here, which took a while to get use to. But the worst of it all was learning to work together with someone.
Terry and I argued constantly at first. I was use to working by myself and using gymnastic moves as well as martial arts to take out my enemies. Also my detective skills were slightly more honed then his. We didn't always agree on who should do what in the new improved Batmobile. It could now hold two people, but I hated that he got to drive.
"What is with you! You are way to carefree when you're fighting! You flirt with everyone at school. Not to mention the way you treat Matt and Mom. I can't believe you!" Terry fumed at me after one of our practice sessions in the Batcave.
"Maybe you haven't noticed Terry, but I'm not you! I lost my world, my friends, my family. Everything! Don't you get it? I feel guilty about surviving the implosion of my world while everyone else died. For all intent and purpose your mother maybe my mother, but she's not my mother! Can't you cut me a break?" I demanded crying.
"That's enough from both of you. Either you two learn to work out your difference or you can both be searching for a new job. Do I make myself clear?" Bruce demanded. We both nodded our heads.
Eventually we learn to work as a team. Not one of our enemies could lay a hand on us. We coordinate special team attacks that not even the old Bat Duo could do. The news called us the Bat Twins because we acted so much like siblings instead of partners.
When the League was formed I made a lot of friends. I thought there was nothing we couldn't do. We were invincible. I guess that's why what happened next to me was such a surprise. I had taken on so many creeps I wasn't afraid of anything. Nothing could hurt Batgirl. But something could hurt Terra McGinnis so bad that she would question if she should continue being Batgirl.
It was a few weeks after Max and Marina had joined the team. I was at home going through my email when I received a special invite to a new girls club, Club Glitter. According to the email all I had to do was show up with the invite and me and as many friends as I wanted would be allowed in.
I printed out the invite and talked to my Mom. "Come on Mom please! This is only the hottest, coolest girl teen club ever! They got music, dancing, even a spa! Please I promise to be back by midnight and I'll go with all my friends. Nothing bad is going to happen." I pleaded
Mom looked at my pleading expression. She looked over the invitation and at my face. Finally she sighed. "Alright you can go. As long as you're back by midnight and you stay with your friends."
"Oh thank you thank you very much! I love you. I've got to go call all my friends there going to be so excited! What am I going to wear?" I squealed as I left the living room heading for my bedroom.
At nine sharp Dana, Max, Athena, Kara, Shania, Marina, and I arrived at Club Glitter. The neon sign pulsed and strobe lights flashed. We were all wearing tube dresses matching our favorite colors. I flash the invite and the bouncer let us in. The club was everything I thought it would be and more. There was a juice bar to one side and opposite of that was a dance floor. In the back was the spa and there were booths with computers in them. Muscle men were everywhere helping girls out. It was heaven. "Let's party girlfriends!"
We danced and had fun for hours. This place was so cool. The booths had the latest computer interfaces. We could play games or watch movies anything we wanted to do. The spa was heavenly. Finally it was time to go. Dana waved good-bye as she took a cab home. Athena and Kara were simply going to fly back to Metropolis whereas Shania flew to Midway, while Marina took the train back to Central City. Max offered me a lift on her motorcycle, but I declined saying I would take the bus home. If only I hadn't what happen next wouldn't have happened.
I was walking towards a bus stop to catch the late bus home when out of nowhere some guy grabbed from behind and dragged me into an alley way. "Hey what the let me go you jerk!" I screamed. I struggled valiantly, but I couldn't get into a position to attack him.
He squeezed me tightly and said, "That's enough stop struggling your only making it worse for yourself." He had some sort of accent and smelled like some sort of expensive cologne.
"If its money and jewelry you want just take it. Let me go this instant you bastard" I told him as he threw me into a wall. I tried to get up, but he pinned me down.
"I'm not interested in your money or jewelry. I want something else, something that's much more precious to you." The creep said. I stared at him in horror knowing exactly want he was about to do. I tried desperately to escape, to fight him off, but in the end it wasn't enough. He stole my virginity and when he was done beating me up he cut a lock of my beautiful hair before leaving me to rot in that alleyway.
I was badly beaten and bleeding all over. My clothes were torn and I was covered in filth. I managed to crawl over to a dumpster in the alley before I couldn't move anymore. I then pressed a button on my watch that triggered an alarm in the Batcave signaling that I needed pick up before I passed out.
Bruce was monitoring late night activities when the alarm went off. Knowing that I was suppose to be at home and that I was signaling that Terra not Batgirl needed help made him very concerned. He took Ace with him and drove to the alley where the signal was coming from. It was Ace who found me and licked my face waking me up. "Ace? Boy am I glad to see you." I said softly petting him. Bruce came over and looked at me in horror.
"Terra. My god what happen to you? Don't answer that. Here lean on me. I'm taking you to the hospital and calling your mother and Barbara. Your going to have talk to the police about what happened to you." He told me softly as he drove me to Gotham General.
I was halfway through my rape examination when I heard Terry, Matt, and Mom arrive. She was screaming and crying demanding to know where her daughter was and what happened. Bruce and a nurse where trying to calm her down. Meanwhile I was being poked, prodded, and questioned by Barbara about what happened. "Can you describe the man that raped you?" She questioned.
"I already told you I didn't get a good look at him. It was dark and he stuck to the shadows. All I can tell you is he was tall with dark hair. He had an accent of some kind and smelled like expensive cologne." I told her in a monotone. I had been repeating the same answers for over an hour now and I was getting tired.
"I'm sorry I know this must be uncomfortable for you. As Dr. Stone explained to you we will be using the evidence gathered here to track down your rapist. We will find him I promise you." Barbara tried to reassure me.
"Thanks, but I know the statistics. Chances are that you're never going to catch this guy with in the five-year statue of limitations. And even if you do he's going to get some high priced lawyer who will get him off scott free while I suffer endlessly. In all likely hood I probably have contracted an incurable STD or maybe even HIV." I told them sarcastically.
"That's enough Terra. The test results will tell us if you contracted an STD, HIV, or if you're pregnant. Meanwhile were going to give you some medications to prevent infection. Don't sound so negative. I'm sure the police will find the man who did this to you and when they do he will be locked up for a long time. Now here's some clothing you can change into. I have to go talk to your mother about what I've done so far." Dr. Stone told me patiently as she finished the examination.
I could hear them talking about my rape with my family while I changed. Inside I felt completely numb and afraid. How could something like this happen to me? I faced Jokers, The Royal Flush Gang, Spellbinder, and a whole lot of other bad guys and some creep gets away with raping me? This had to be a dream. Batgirl the protector of Gotham City and second in command of the Justice League did not let some punk get his way with her. But it had happened and now my confidence was shattered. How could I ever be Batgirl again?
For the next week and a half I shut down. I refused to leave my room except at when I had to go to the bathroom. I stopped eating, I stopped talking to people, and I stopped going to school or work. I just curled up in my bed and stared at the ceiling. I refused to see my friends and I didn't even once answer phone calls or emails from anyone. Not even when Bruce came to check on me did I leave my room. I was through being Batgirl. Batgirl was invincible. Nothing like this would ever happen to her. The only time I smiled at all was when I learned I hadn't contracted anything. I was so relieved.
Terry was very concerned about me. Max and him where in desperate need of my help in their duties to protect Gotham from crime and the Justice League needed me to help them but I refused. But what could they do? I had shut myself away in my own little world. Terry and Max were talking to Bruce about my condition when Barbara appeared in the Batcave. They looked at her hopefully. "Well do you know who raped my sister?" Terry asked angrily.
Barbara shook her head. "I have my best officers working on this case. Nothing has turned up. Whoever the rapist is he was smart enough not to leave behind any clues. I'm afraid we've reached a dead end. How's Terra doing?"
"Not well. She refuses to leave her room, go to school, and even attend JL functions. She has made it quite clear she doesn't want to be Batgirl anymore. If this continues were afraid that she might commit suicide." Max explained.
"Do you have any suggestions on how to get her out of this state of mind?" Terry asked
"She's not acting like a typical rape victim because of who she is. She believes that sense she's Batgirl this shouldn't have happened in the first place. If she's ever going to recover she's going to have to become Batgirl and search for her rapist. Normally I recommend against that, but hearing about how bad she is it might be the only way to get her to recover. That's why I like to request the League's help in this case on behalf of the Gotham PD." Barbara told them.
"How will you explain this request to your colleagues?" Bruce asked. After all the League handled global cases not rape cases. It would be suspicious.
"I simply pointed out that since she one of your closest working employees that her case is high profile. That will satisfy them. Now anything else?" Shaking their heads they suited up and called the League up. It was time to go to work.
I was still in my room curled up on my bed wondering when I would have the strength to leave when two things happened at once. First my crystal glowed brightly before producing a living replica of me. Second I felt myself be transported rematerializing aboard the Watchtower in my Batsuit. I looked around angrily as the entire team assembled. "Its time to go to work." Batman told me.
"How dare you! You have no right to yank me from my room without my permission and force me to be apart of some stupid mission. Don't you get it Terry I quit! I can't do this not after what happened. Can't you just leave me alone?" I screamed at him pounding on his chest.
"Sorry we can't do that. We don't let our friends suffer in agony when there's something we can do. Commissioner Gordon has request the Justice League Unlimited help in solving your rape. She wants you in charge of the investigation. So unless you want to let this creep run around Gotham doing what he did to you to others I suggest you get to work. Terra please you're my sister and I don't like seeing you in pain. Please let us help you." Batman pleaded holding me.
"We were able to put together a rough sketch of the guy who attacked you. Now we need your help to finish the mission. Come on Batgirl you're the only one who can stop him." Mystic Robin said.
Sighing in defeat I signaled for us to begin. We transported to the alley where the rape had occurred. The police had been over this place with a fine tuned comb and didn't pick up anything, but then again they didn't have our resources. Mystic Robin reached inside one of the compartments on her utility belt and drew out some dust. She sprinkled it around in a circle while chanting, "Magic dust and grime. Take us back to the scene of the crime."
Instantly an illusion of the events began to replay. I tensed up and nearly bolted but Batman held me firmly. Halfway through the incident Supergirl yelled, "Freeze it. The guy dropped something. It went under the dumpster." Mystic Robin obey and Supergirl walked over to the dumpster lifted it up with one hand and retrieved an access card of some sort. We finished playing the scene and saw the guy disappear in a red sports car.
Mystic Robin checked the card with her mini computer. It was for a parking garage downtown. I told Batman to stay here and see what the club's security cameras had on the car while we checked out the garage. Nodding his head he went his way while we went ours.
Heading to the garage we discovered the card allowed you to park in certain areas of the garage for a specific time. We found the place where he parked and thanks to Hawklady talking to some birds we found out the car was last seen heading to Gotham Plaza hotel.
My friends each did something amazing to help me out once we got to the hotel. Wonder Girl used her finical status to learn the identity of the man with the car. His name was Alistair Mythis a young Austrian businessman with a record of dismissed charges. Batman discovered he was the owner of Club Glitter and he liked to party hard with younger women. He wasn't were he claimed to be the night of my rape. We obtained enough evidence for Flashboy to search his car where he found fibers from my dress. When Green Lantern J. searched his room he turned up my lock of hair as well as several others. It was time to bring him in.
We planned to arrest him leaving the Plaza, but he ran from us. Aquagirl used her powers over water to send him crashing into the hotel side. I then tied him up with my bolo and proceeded to integrate him until he confessed to the crime. I then took him to the police station where I dangled him outside Barbara's window. Later as Terra I id him by his voice as the man who had raped me. He was going away for a long time.
I started to leave the house again and talk to my friends. I was receiving counseling sessions from Marina and I had joined a rape support group. I was still unsure I wanted to be Batgirl when Barbara called me to come talk to her. I entered her office not sure what she was going to say.
"First off let me say that I'm glad that you feel strong enough to testify in court about what happened. A lot of people aren't brave enough to face the man who attacked him. I know that your getting all the help you need to recover from this incident, but Bruce tells me your still hesitant to continue being Batgirl. Why is that after all that has happen?" Barbara asked
"Because even though everyone says it's not my fault and that it could happen to anyone I still blame myself. If I had been Batgirl and not Terra McGinnis I wouldn't have been targeted and raped. Someone who is fearless, strong, and invincible should carry on the mantle of Batgirl. I am none of these things. How can I continue being a superherione if I doubt myself this badly?" I asked her crying. I began sobbing uncontrollably. Suddenly Barbara was holding me tightly stroking my hair trying to comfort me.
"Terra no one is invincible. Despite what you think even if you aren't wearing the suit you are still Batgirl. The suit just helps bring her out. You are one of the bravest, smartest, and courage's person I know. I may have been unhappy at first when you came and took my place, but that was only because deep inside my heart I missed being Batgirl. But if I had to choose someone to carry on my legacy it would be you. Girls need a strong heroine to look up to and that what you do. Besides without you Terry wouldn't have a clue half the time. Please don't give up not when the world needs you the most." Barbara told me wiping away my tears.
"Alright. I will continue, but not just because of what you said. Because being Batgirl saved my life once and it's going to again." I told her.
I'm a lot stronger person both physically and mentally now. I have more confidence in myself. I may have lost my world and my family but I gained another. I am part of a support group that helps deal with people who have been sexually abused and I help out a lot with little kids making sure they get the right start in life. Being Batgirl is more then just being a superhero. It's about caring enough to look after the people that are most important in your life.