Chapter 7
Disclaimer: I own nothing. For how Alfred knew why Bruce left after the hearing read story 24 Hours. Sorry so short. Please review!
Alfred found himself pacing. The letter Master Bruce had left for him was most disturbing. This was definitely not the first time Bruce had vanished. About 8 years ago, Bruce had left for 7 years without a word to Alfred. Alfred only rather recently found out the reason why to that. At that time, Alfred knew in his heart as a dutiful servant and a father that he would refuse to give up on the boy. That was until Mr. Earle gave him no choice. Alfred claimed his rightful money but always knew that Bruce would come back. He would never just leave him all alone after all that has happened between them, and with all that Alfred did for Bruce and still does. Bruce may leave for lengths of time, but always does it for a reason. Alfred saw no reason this time for him to leave. Why would he do it? What was Alfred not seeing? Alfred would do anything for his charge. He'd sacrifice his own life and desires to care for Bruce and even though there were times he felt like shouting that to the rooftops and especially to Bruce himself, Alfred never did or would. It was his choice and only his. Alfred walked over to a picture of a young Bruce and himself that he had in his room. Yes, he wouldn't have traded it for anything in the world.