A/N:Tanner comes to live with the Wayne Family, but who is Tanner?

Who Is Tanner?

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Part 4: Exploring a New Home

Tim led Tanner out the back. They followed a path that led to what looked like a detached garage, but much larger. There were three large doors. There was a smaller door off to the side, and a set of wooden stairs leading up to the second floor.

"What is this place?"

"It's actually an old carriage house," Tim answered. "I stayed here when my father and stepmother died, before Bruce adopted me. It's pretty large. It's got three bedrooms. I chose the first one. I should clear out my stuff. Sammie also used the carriage house as a refuge."

"I don't have much with me," Tanner said. "I can choose another room."

Tanner looked around and selected a room at the end of the hall. It had a shower and bath combo, which suited him fine. It also had a walk-in closet that also suited him. There was something about this space that felt right to him.

Tim then led Tanner to the kitchen. It was cozy, but it flowed into the living room space, which made it felt much bigger. It was odd that the living room windows didn't face toward the Manor. Then again, the angle of the carriage house didn't actually face the Manor but was angled to allow access for horses and carriage from a long-gone era.

Tanner was drawn to the space behind. He looked down to see a sunken garden. It was bare of any flowers or greenery because of the winter. It was covered in white from the recent snow.

"Samantha likes to meditate down there, though right now, she finds it depressing," Tim said. "I found it has a beauty all its own. I've taken photos of it both in color and black and white. They almost look the same, until you spot that there are colorful stones mixed in with the gray ones."

"Who created the garden?" Tanner asked.

"Bruce explained to me that the garden was here when He was a boy, so I don't' know. It could have been here for a hundred years or more."

There was something about the garden that felt special. Tanner couldn't explain it. It was like his own ability when he could cause a wall to become almost like a curtain or veil and walk through. It was hard to put into words. He would have to explore it later.

"Tim."

Tanner was startled while Tim remained calm. He had not heard Mr. Wayne approach.

"What is it?" Tim asked, recognizing just a hint of something else in Bruce's voice.

"We're needed . . . At the office."

"Oh right. I'll see you later Tanner."

Tanner watched as Mr. Wayne and his friend Timothy left him alone in the carriage house. Tanner paused to think. 'Why did Mr. Wayne just lie? I am certain that Timothy knows exactly the reason why.'

Continues with Part 4

A/N: Watch for these future stories – Talon D, Subliminal Death, and Tiny Tim Adventures.