"Happy Halloween!"
"Ha… happy Halloween.."
Bruce's voice lingered of defeat, without even any hint of an ounce on enthusiasm. Just beside him are Donna and Richie all dressed in costumes for Halloween, and they really looked good in it. Donna was wearing a lilac fairy dress and Richie was wearing a dragon outfit
He, on the other hand, was completely out of place. He was wearing a pirate costume with an eye patch and an old torn robe to match with the ragged character that he was playing
"You, what are you supposed to be?" The voice of the woman caught his attention. She was giving him a judgmental look
"Argh, I am Captain Black Cape, roamer of the high seas, ye shall hand over such booty to thy hands, mongrel"
He could hear the feint chuckle coming from the two kids next to him. The woman couldn't help but grimace, which turned into an expression of derision in which he felt really ridiculous in
"Oh–kay… Captain Cape, I can totally say now that I've officially seen enough. Here's your chocolate, kids."
Donna and Richie didn't hesitate to hold out their pumpkin baskets which the woman poured chocolate in. The kids then bid a farewell greeting as they started to walk away. Bruce however, stood still for a couple of seconds. The woman noticed this, and upon a closer look, she noticed
"Wait… aren't you Bru…"
"My bad, we must be going now. Thanks for the offering"
Bruce didn't hesitate to turn away, as if the whole situation wasn't enough, the whole neighborhood finding out Gotham's most eligible bachelor was out here dressed up in a ridiculous outfit while trick or treating will sure make it to the scoop of the month
And the last thing he wants is for Donna's special Halloween night to be ruined by some papparazis and crazy fans.
"Captain Cape, why are you so far away!?" Donna's voice echoed from afar "We're down to our last stop, keep em coming, Argh!"
A smile forms on his face, seeing Donna very happy and joyful somehow brought a fulfilling feeling inside of him. It has been a long time since he's done this, and that was when he was still at her age. Going through the neighborhood and asking for candies and chocolates without a care in the world
"Those were the days, Bruce Wayne"
Walking just behind the kids, Bruce now pondered why on earth he did this, or what urged him to do such a ridiculous thing this evening. The realization did so, and it came of an answer of a certain girl walking just in front of him with her fairy wings and pixie dress
Yes, he did this for her. It was Donna's first Halloween and he wanted it to be special for the little girl. Her sister is out for a special meeting with the women's council, and so she couldn't really spend that much time on Donna tonight
And the rest is history… A certain man coming in to the rescue for the little girl
"We're here, Captain Cape!" Donna announced as they halted just before the gates
"How about you do the ringing this time and greet the parent cheerfully, Bruce?" Richie suggested
"Yes!" Donna cheered in addition "That sounds like a wonderful idea, Grayson the Dragon!"
A sigh escapes his lips, as Bruce walked in to the porch. He didn't even bother to even take a notice of what house it was, or whom it belonged to. He just wanted this evening to be over, Donna seemed to have had enough fun already anyways
He rang the doorbell and inhaled a huge chunk of air for courage. It is gonna be another embarrassing round for the poor guy, but it was the last house anyways, so he didn't mind that much anymore
The door finally opens, and Bruce did his usual greeting with his face down looking at the ground
"Aye matey, it is I… Captain Black Cape of the Seven seas here to snatch yer treasure." Bruce heaved out a nefarious chuckle which went well with his ragged accent
"If you'se a smart person, you best fill this treasure chest of mine…" An evil smile forms on his lips as he slowly raises his head up to face the person by the door
"Or else I…"
A quick prang of shock came unto the pirate's face upon finally seeing the person. He couldn't help but be frozen because he was familiar with this person too damn well. He was too focused on himself that he didn't notice and realize that his house belonged to…
"Hello, Bruce~"
A gentle and sweet voice greeted him, with a warm welcoming smile to add so. And there she was, the woman herself whom was the last person Bruce wanted to see him in such a ridiculous outfit on
"We told you on the way that we're headed here" the dragon beside him whispered in a low voice
"But you weren't listening" It was the pixie fairy this time, also murmuring in a low voice
"D-Diana…" he couldn't help but stutter upon seeing a full view of her face. She was wearing a nice simple long sleeved sweater and her hair was tied in a bun
"I can explain…"
"Oh I think I already know enough, Captain Cape" Diana winked in addition as the giggles from the kids followed which came in unison
Diana then opened the door open as they went in the house, Bruce however took a step back, with the humiliation brewing up inside of him. He didn't want to face Diana ever again after this, perhaps he should just live in a hole or something.
He wanted to just… go back to his batcave and sulk… and never come out again. But as he was about to turn his heel and walk away, his hand was caught by Diana herself
"I wanna thank you for doing this, Bruce." Her voice was gentle as she held his hand. Bruce then turned to her and her smile was enough to cast away his worries and humiliation
"I know why you're doing this. You didn't want my sister to celebrate Halloween alone, right?"
Bruce heaved out a sigh, keeping his eyes at the ground as he uttered…
"Yeah…"
He slowly raises his head up just to see Diana's gaze at him. Her gaze was pure, wholesome, and sweet just like her little sister's. Bruce felt lucky to be someone worthy enough to see such a sight
"Would you like to take a walk?" Diana suggested
"Right now?"
Diana nodded slow
"Well, I guess I don't mind" Bruce took of his hat and scratched his head
A smile forms on her lips
"But first, do one thing for me, Bruce."
"Do what?"
"Close your eyes and don't open them until I say so."
"But why…"
"JUST!" Diana raised her voice to emphasize her point "Just do as I say, I promise you'd be surprised what I have for you~"
"Okay…" Bruce then closed his eyes afterwards
He felt the hold of her hand slowly letting go as the door closes in. Now, he was all alone in her porch with the cold evening wind. He hoped this surprise is worth it
It took quite a while, but after two minutes, a voice from behind finally broke the silence. "You can open your eyes now, Bruce"
Bruce slowly opened his eyes, and as he turned around to see Diana, he was astounded of what he saw…
Diana was now wearing a customized Batman suit with a headgear and a cape. He knew about it damn well because the suit actually belonged to him before. It was one of his suits that he made which unfortunately was too small for him
"Do you like it? It took me a month to make as a surprise and all. And I had to sneak it out of the batcave as well" she giggled to herself
Bruce couldn't take his eyes off her, the way his curves fitted in his suit was something he never knew he needed. And now her sapphire eyes were now replaced by the white of his cowl made him shiver a little bit
She looked… mystifyingly enchanting with his suit on
"Diana… I don't know what to say–"
Diana took his hand with hers
"I'm embarrassed too, you know." Despite the cowl covering half her face, her blush was still visible. She was jumpy all of a sudden with her fingers twiddling behind her back.
"But… I wanted to do this for you." She hummed slowly in a very sweet and gentle manner
She then led him out to the street with her hand holding his tighter with every second with the shine of the bright moon illuminating from above
The night was cold, and the streets were empty but the colorful lights from the pumpkin lanterns. An overall quiet and ambient atmosphere was there for them. It was as if, it was only the two of them at that moment, and the evening is theirs. Walking hand-in-hand, Bruce couldn't help but keep his eyes on her the entire time as she then responded his gaze with a sweet beautiful smile on her lips
"Happy Halloween, Bruce~"
