Chapter 30: Christmas Party

Jason's POV

Damn. This sucks. The Justice League/ Teen Titans/ Superhero/ No one gives a damn party is tonight. And I am being forced to attend. Because, 'We're a family and families do stupid stuff together,' despite the fact that everyone over there hates me. Apparently, they think I'm an uncontrollable serial killer who deserves to get the chair. They would've taken me a couple of years ago if it weren't for Bruce. And yet, I'm being dragged to this thing.

Bruce was driving. Tim was in the front navigating. Dick and I were in the back with Damian in-between us. The League decided to try something new; being normal! Oliver Queen would be hosting the party at his mansion. And everyone would be showing up dressed as regular people! Wow, I hope a villain doesn't figure out why were all there together. This is a stupid idea.

"Jay, when we get there, stay close to us. Okay?" Dick leaned over and whispered to me.

"I can take care of myself." I growled at him.

"Do not worry, Grayson. I shall protect Todd." Damian replied seriously.

"That's very sweet of you, Dami." Dick replied while smiling and ruffling Damian's hair, until his hand was smacked away.

"Grayson, do not treat me as if I am an infant." Damian retorted.

We pulled into the driveway of their mansion. I pulled at my tie as we walked to the door. I hated wearing these things. I felt as if someone was going to strangle me. Bruce caught my arm and held me back for a second.

"Jason, don't go anywhere alone. Stay in my sight at all times. Be on your best behavior. Remember, you're supposed to be reforming." Bruce stressed.

"Relax. I won't do anything stupid." I replied, while pulling my arm out of his grasp.

"Jason, I mean it. I don't want you to get hurt."

"I know. I'll be careful." I replied while we walked up to the door.

Oliver and Dinah answered the door. He was wearing a suit and Dinah was wearing a very revealing deep blue dress. Damn, she still looks hot. I've always liked them. They never really held anything against me. I guess it was cause of Roy.

Swinging Damian up onto my back, we headed straight for the food. Mountains of glorious food stood before us. Oh my God, look at that bread!

"Todd, look! A chocolate fountain!" Damian squealed.

Bruce's POV

I smiled as I saw Dick talking to his old team members. I grimaced when I saw Tim talking to Connor. The alien could easily hurt my baby. I'd have to keep my eye on them. I scanned the room looking for Jason and Damian.

I shook my head as I saw Jason dunk an entire loaf of bread into the chocolate fountain and Damian practically submerge his entire face into the waterfall of chocolate. I should have stopped at one.

I soon felt a heavy hand on my shoulder. Clark.

"Hey Bruce. I see you brought Jason." He replied somewhat coldly.

"Well, I was told to bring my family. And he is my son." I replied while turning to face him.

"Bruce, it's not that I don't trust your judgment, it's just that he is a wanted criminal. How can you be sure that he won't betray you?"

"Clark, I trust Jason with my life. That should be good enough for you." I darkly replied.

"Well, what about Tim and Damian. He could easily hurt them."

I narrowed my eyes. "He would never do something like that, Clark. How dare you even suggest something like that." I growled as the others surrounded us.

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Jason's POV

I laughed when I saw the amount of chocolate smeared across Damian's face.

"You know you're supposed to eat it, not wear it." I said while ruffling his hair.

He smacked my hand away and scowled. I only laughed a little harder. "Aw Mini Bat, don't be like that. You know, you're a cute little chocolate monster." I said while grabbing him and wiping the chocolate off of his face.

"I am not cute! I am a deadly warrior! Now unhand me, before I decapitate you!" he growled.

"Fine. Go wash your face in the bathroom." I ordered, while standing up.

"I figured I'd find you by the alcohol, but food was my second choice." Roy stated while coming towards me.

We grasped hands. And he pulled a box of cigarettes out of his pocket. "Care to join me?" he asked while heading upstairs to his old bedroom. We walked through his room and out onto his balcony.

"So, you having fun enjoying Mommy's and Daddy's little get-together?" I asked sarcastically.

"Ha-ha. What about you? Having fun with Daddy and brothers?" he stated before adding, "So, I heard the bats were trying to reform you."

"Yeah. Aren't the archers trying to reform you?" I asked.

"Yeah. I guess we're both screw ups and our dads still see us as their baby boys. Considering, they both begged the Justice League to give us another chance." He replied while slumping against the balcony and flicking his cigarette out onto the ground somewhere.

"Yeah, well its better this way, I guess. So, are-"

"Roy, are you smoking again?" Artemis called out while tramping into the room with Damian at her heels.

The thirteen year old glared at me as I quickly flicked my cigarette off of the window. She tossed her blonde hair and crossed her arms over her party dress, before reaching out and seizing her brother's wrist.

"The adults are going to make a toast and we're about to play games. And you're on my team. Besides, we're going to be late if you don't hurry up." She demanded while dragging him down the stairs.

"Todd, how dare you leave me alone with a mansion full of people you know I despise!" Damian growled before grabbing my hand and tugging me down the stairs.

Roy and I swapped glances as our younger siblings dragged us down the stairs. As we reached the first floor, Green Lantern stepped in our path.

"What are you two doing here?" he growled, while ignoring Artemis and Damian and looking only at me and Roy.

"He came home for Christmas!" Artemis growled while inching closer to Roy, before pointing at me and Damian. "And they were invited."

"Well, they are wanted criminals." Hal Jordan replied coldly.

"And your point is?" Damian growled while stepping in front of me.

I noticed Bruce, Tim, Dick, Dinah, and Oliver moved to stand in front of us.

"Is there a problem?" Oliver questioned Jordan, while Bruce glared at him. Jordan shook his head and moved away from us.

"Are you alright?" Dinah asked while turning to Roy, who nodded.

"Todd is unharmed as well." Damian stated before anyone could ask.

"Well, come on. We're swapping presents." Oliver stated

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Dick's POV

I watched as Damian and Jason whispered to each other as they stood in the corner trying to remain inconspicuous. They had refused to participate. Bruce was swapping presents with the adults, while trying to pretend he loved being forced to socialize. Timmy was chattering with his new teammates as they swapped presents. And I was swapping presents with a few of my old teen titan members.

Then we moved onto the games. I partnered with Timmy and made Jay take Dami, both participating against their wills. But, soon they relaxed and everyone was soon laughing and having fun.

Bruce's POV

I smiled along with the other adults as the former Titans tried to help the current Titans play pin the tail on the reindeer. Damian was losing; any minute he'd run over to me to complain about it.

"Bruce, you know the rules of mistletoe." Diana said while coming up beside me.

I turned and pressed my lips against hers. She was wearing a sexy, low-cut, scarlet dress.

"Diana, it's good to see you again." I replied.

"It's good to see you too... Have you ever thought about us?" she asked, a look of curiosity crossed her face.

"I have." I replied. More than you will ever know.

"Father?" Damian said, while stifling a yawn and pulling on the hem my coat.

I bent down and picked him up, before turning back to Diana. "I think we'd better go. It's getting late. Goodbye Diana."

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I looked in the rearview mirror to find Damian and Tim passed out against Dick who was also sleeping. Jason was staring out the window beside me.

"Jason, did you have fun tonight?" I asked.

He merely shrugged his shoulders in response.

"What happened with Hal Jordan tonight?" I asked.

"Can we not talk about this right now?" He replied coldly.

I sighed deeply. "Talk to me, Bluejay."

"It's nothing. I'm fine, Dad." He grumbled.

He'll tell me when he's ready. "Are you ready for Christmas?"

He groaned in response. I'll take that as a yes.

Just wanted to say thanks for all the great reviews I've been getting. And I'll soon be posting more stories about Damian's turkey, two more Christmas chapters, a sick chapter for Damian, Jason getting his wisdom teeth out, a few fluffy chapters, and a few chapters where Bruce reflects on his boys. Merry Christmas!