So here is the last chapter of Two-Face up at last. NekoNightwing, I hope this is what you want as far as Rachel suffering for what she did to Bruce. I hope you enjoy it.
I don't own TDK or any of the Batman movies.
The police officer then drove Rachel and Dick towards the Gotham home for boys. Dick hadn't said a single word to Rachel since they left the manor.
"Honey, I know you're mad at me but…"
"You think I wouldn't be mad?! You took me away from my home. It's like the night my parents died all over again."
"This isn't like last time. Bruce doesn't know how to take care of a child. Yes he did lose his parents like you but that doesn't mean he knows everything there is about raising a child your age. Here you'll go to a home that will really be your home."
"That's just what you told me when I came to live with Bruce. The home for boys nearly killed me. All I had was hope that Mr. Wayne would keep his word and come rescue me from that place."
"Dick it's not as bad as you think."
"Oh it's not?! Did you have to live there for a week?! Did you have older boys beat you up for existing?! Did you lose everything you had and love in one night?! No! You didn't. You just faked your death and broke Bruce's heart. All you care about is yourself."
"Dick just shut up!" Rachel said and smacked Dick's cheek. Dick then touched his cheek where is was starting to get red and sting.
"And you think Bruce is an unfit father." He said faced away from Rachel and started crying.
Break*Break*Break
"Well look whose back." Miss Randel said. "Did you steal something from Wayne?" She asked.
"No; I was stolen from Wayne. I won't be here long though."
"Good. I don't need any gypsy trash here. Hope you're next family gives you a good beating."
'Bruce would never do that to me.' He told himself and walked into the building. He was then led to his old room which was about the size of a small closet.
"Here's your uniform. In case you forgot, it must be worn at all times." Miss Randel said throwing his old clothes at him. She then slammed his door shut locking it behind her.
'This place hasn't changed a bit.' He told himself. He still couldn't believe Rachel had gone to Bruce's lover to Bruce's enemy all because of him. Then it hit Dick that if Bruce hadn't taken him in, none of this would have happened. He wouldn't have moved in with Bruce and discovered the Batcave which caused him to be Robin which caused Rachel to take him away. 'Rachel's not the one being selfish. I'm the one who's being selfish. Just because a billionaire takes me in doesn't mean I get what I want. Rachel's thinking about me while I'm only thinking about myself.' He told himself.
"Bruce doesn't deserve me." He said and then felt something vibrate in his pocket. He then realized that Miss Randel didn't check his pockets for anything. He pulled out his phone and saw it was Bruce who was calling him. He wanted so badly to answer the phone but he just couldn't. So he let the phone ring and shed a few tears. A voicemail was left on the phone. As days went by Bruce tried calling Dick's cell every day and always leaving a message that he never listened to. After a week of calling he finally stopped calling his cell. Dick now was covered in bruises and sobbing his little heart out while holding his phone filled with messages. At last he finally had the courage to listen to the voicemails.
"Dick it's me. I know you still have your phone on you because there's a tracking device on it. I understand that you're scared but you can't give up. Alfred and I will get you back as soon as possible. You have to believe that." The phone then hung up.
"Dick please answer your phone. What are they doing to you? I remember when I got you from that place. You were so hurt and scared. Alfred, Lucius, and I are doing everything in our power to get you back. Rachel's not going to get away with this. I promise you." Dick listened to each message and each word stabbed his heart. It wasn't until he listened to the last one that caused him to break.
"Dick? Can you hear me? Are you listening to these calls? Why aren't you answering your phone? Please tell me you haven't given up yet. You're stronger than that. Dick I promise you, as soon as I get you back…I'm hanging up the cape for good. If Batman is the reason I can't keep you safe and with us…then I don't want anything to do with Batman. I'll burn down the cave, the gadgets, the suit, anything with a bat on it. I promise you. As soon as you get back, I'm signing the adoption papers. I'm not trying to replace your father. That's the last thing I wanted when I was your age. I want to adopt you so nothing like this can ever happen again. We'll be together again soon. I love you." He then hung up the phone. Dick continued to cry for another 10 minutes before he finally pulled himself together.
"I won't give up Bruce. I promise."
Break*Break*Break
After dinner that night, his cell was opened to reveal Rachel with some papers. "I don't know how, but we have a court case tomorrow."
"About Bruce getting me back?" Dick asked excitedly.
"Kind of. It's really about deciding who has custody over you moving forward."
"It's gonna be Bruce. I guarantee it."
"We'll see about that." Rachel said and left the room. As soon as he left he felt his phone vibrate again. He looked at it and was surprised it wasn't Bruce; it was Roy.
"Hello?" He answered.
"So you pick up for me but you won't pick up for him."
"I'm sorry, I just…couldn't face him."
"Couldn't face him? Richard Grayson you should know you can tell him anything. I may not tell Ollie everything but that doesn't mean you shouldn't."
"I know, but it's my fault everything's been messed up lately."
"Oh really? Was it your fault you ended up in the hospital?"
"Well, not really."
"Was it you who killed Rachel?"
"No, but…"
"Did you shoot and kill Two-Face?"
"No."
"Then how is it your fault?"
"Because she took me away since I got hurt on patrol. If Bruce hadn't taken me in then I wouldn't have discovered the cave and become Robin."
"If Bruce hadn't taken you in then he wouldn't have survived."
"What are you talking about? He survived years without me."
"What I mean is before you came alone Bruce Wayne didn't really have a purpose in life besides Batman. All he had was his playboy image which was just an act to cover up Batman. Since you came alone he has a purpose."
"So I'm now the cover for Batman. Oh I feel so much better."
"I wasn't finished. All his life has been nothing but Batman. When you came, he had another purpose in life. It wasn't about bringing justice to criminals anymore, it was about keeping those psychopaths off the streets to keep you safer. As long as they were in jail, they could get to you and possibly hurt you. You know as well as I do that Bruce would never forgive himself if he lost you too." This got Dick to start thinking about all the times he's had with Bruce that made them happy. Their first time training together, the first time they decorated the Christmas tree together, even those boring parties he had to go to. Alfred had once said that the first time he played with Bruce was the first time Bruce had laughed in years. Bruce loved him more than anything and would circle the world to get him back.
"See what I mean kid? You're his whole world now, and he will win that court case tomorrow."
"Yeah, thanks Roy." Dick said wiping a few stray tears that were running down his cheek.
"No problem. That's what older brothers do, though I can't expect you to understand that." Roy said causing Dick to laugh.
"True, well I better go before they catch me talking. Oh and can you tell Bruce that I'm sorry; and that I really do want to come home. It's okay if he doesn't but…"
"Will you stop thinking like that? If Bruce didn't want you then he would not have adopted you in the first place."
"I could have always been a charity case."
"But you're not. Keep thinking of all those happy moments kid. You'll be home soon."
Break*Break*Break
The next day was the court date and Dick was trembling the entire way to the courthouse. 'It's going to be alright. This will be over soon and you'll be home with Bruce in no time.' They finally arrived and Rachel along with his social worker got out of the car with Dick following behind. Suddenly the paparazzi started swarming around them asking so many questions.
"Richard! How does it feel being taken away from the only person who wants to take care of you?"
"Is it true that Bruce Wayne abuses you?"
"Get out of my way! Do you know who I am?" A familiar female voice said. "This is Vickie Vale reporting live from the Gotham City Courthouse. With me here is Bruce Wayne's ex-ward Richard Grayson. Now Richard, how does it feel to be on trial today?" She asked and Dick started getting nervous.
"Uhhhh…"
"Who would you rather live with? A family who actually will give you the love and care you deserve, or a playboy millionaire who…"
"It's billionaire." Dick responded quickly. "And I want to live with the only person who wanted to take me in and loves me."
"But what about all the times you've been kidnapped? Where was he when you needed him the most?" She asked again.
"N-no comment."
"Why are you stuttering? Are you trying to hide something about him?"
"No!" He shouted getting upset.
"Are you sure? Does he hurt you?"
"Alright Miss Vale, I'm afraid it's time for Richard to go." A man in a tan hat said coming over and guiding Dick away.
"Uh excuse me, I'm not finished with him yet."
"Excuse yourself Miss Vale but Richard is needed for his court case today." The man said and took Richard inside the courthouse.
"Are you okay?" The man asked revealing to be Clark Kent.
"Hi Uncle Clark." Dick said. "Thanks for getting me out of there. Not that I'm not happy to see you here but what are you doing here?"
"Lois wanted me to get the scoop on this case. You know how she is about getting her story. Mainly I here for you and Bruce."
"Don't tell Bruce that."
"You let me deal with him. You just worry about the case."
"Alright, thanks Uncle Clark." He said and caught up to Rachel and his social worker who had yet to realize what had just happened.
"Now you just tell the judge the truth and this will all be over quickly." Rachel said turning around.
'And I can go back to Bruce.' He said. Just then a police officer came out of the courtroom.
"All parties for the Rachel Dawes and Gotham Social Services vs. Bruce Wayne, the judge is ready for you."
"Thank you sir." Rachel said and the group went in. When they got to the plaintiff stand, Bruce then came in with his lawyer and Alfred. The officer then went and swore everyone in.
"All rise for the honorable Judge David Q. Baker." The officer said and everyone stood up for the judge.
"You may be seated." He said when he sat at his stand and the officer gave him the paperwork.
"Now I'll start with you Miss Dawes. Who is the child standing next to you?"
"Richard Grayson your honor."
"Who is he in relation to you?"
"He's a close friend." She said making Dick roll his eyes.
"Who is he in relation to Bruce Wayne?"
"He's his ward."
"Is what Miss Dawes says true Mr. Wayne?"
"Yes your honor." Bruce said.
"Why are you trying to take him away Miss Dawes?"
"Because Bruce Wayne is a terrible guardian. He was recently admitted to the hospital covered in bruises."
"That wasn't Bruce!" Dick shouted.
"Richard please be quiet. Mr. Wayne why was Richard admitted to the hospital?"
"He was hurt by a criminal."
"What exactly happened?"
"Dick and I were taking a quick walk and this criminal came and grabbed him."
"What did you do?"
"I tried to stop him but he started to attack me. I told Dick to run but he kicked me in the gut. I went down and the criminal grabbed him and started running away with him."
"Why didn't you call the police?"
"Because by the time I would have call the cops, Dick could have been dead. So I ran after him."
"What happened when you got there?
"He was punching and stabbing my son."
"Then what happened?"
"Luckily Batman showed up and tried to stop him."
"Where is the criminal now?"
"He got away your honor."
"So then what did you do?"
"Dick was in critical condition so I ran him to a personal physician."
"And who would that be?"
"Doctor Leslie Tompkins."
"Is Miss Tompkins here?"
"I'm here your honor." Leslie said raising her hand from the audience.
"Would you come here please?" The judge asked and Leslie came forward and was sworn in.
"So did Mr. Wayne bring in Richard covered in bruises?"
"Yes your honor."
"What exactly happened?"
"I tried to heal him as much as I could but it wasn't enough. So I suggested to Bruce that he take him to Gotham City General."
"Mr. Wayne why didn't you just take him there or call an ambulance in the first place."
"Leslie was closer where we were and to be honest your honor I was terrified. I didn't want to lose him to criminals just like I lost my parents."
"Understandable. Miss Dawes something doesn't add up here, didn't you tragically die in a fire a couple weeks ago?"
"No your honor."
"Then why is your death certificate here?"
"Well I was rescued by a group of kids."
"A group of kids decided to come rescue you?"
"Yes."
"Why didn't you come around saying that you were okay?"
"I was afraid of Joker coming back and hurting me."
"So what makes you think you can just come back and say that Mr. Wayne is an unfit parent just because he happened to be in the hospital?"
"Your honor, The GSS has been investigating Mr. Wayne for quite some time. Not only is Mr. Wayne wifeless but he is a playboy." Dick then started to get nervous. That was one of the main reasons before of why Bruce shouldn't have custody of Dick before. "He spends all his time at parties and hardly spends any quality time with Richard."
"How would you know that Miss Dawes?"
"Because I've been to parties with him and he always brings Richard along to his parties." Dick wanted so bad to speak up but he knew if he did, it could ruin the case.
"Okay, now I'll turn my attention to Richard. Richard how do you like living with Mr. Wayne?"
"I love living with him."
"Now who is this elderly man?"
"That's Alfred. He takes care of the house."
"I see, does he do all the work around the house?"
"No way! Bruce and I help with the housework all the time."
"Has Mr. Wayne ever hurt you?"
"Of course not."
"What do you and him do as a family?"
"Bruce takes me fishing sometimes, he takes me to the playground if I'm good, and he even lets me help him work at Wayne Enterprises sometimes."
"I see. What about all the parties he and you attends?" This caused Dick to frown.
"It's not my favorite thing to do, but it all has to be done; He is a billionaire after all." The jury then started nodding in agreement.
"Uh…that doesn't excuse his choice to party whenever he wants. That and I have something to share with the court." Dick and Bruce then started getting nervous. "Bruce Wayne and Batman are one in the same." The jury then started laughing.
"You expect us to believe that a billionaire playboy is Batman." One said.
"Well it's true. He's really Batman."
"That's it! I've had enough of this. It is obvious that your main purpose here is to rip apart a perfectly happy family. How can you come back after a few weeks after you are considered dead and just say that Richard is being abused by Bruce Wayne? Then you come and say that Bruce Wayne is Batman? You are truly insane." The judge said. "Take these two away."
"What?!" The social worker and Rachel said and two officers dragged them away.
"In your face." Dick whispered.
"Mr. Wayne I can see that you truly care deeply for the child. I would like to award full custody of him."
"Thank you your honor. If you'll let me, I'd like to file for a full adoption. So something like this doesn't happen again."
"I don't think there's any evidence of why you can't legally adopt him Mr. Wayne. Do you have an adoption form?"
"I do your honor." Bruce said and pulled out a piece of paper. Bruce then signed his name on the dotted line and gave it to the officer who handed it to the judge.
"Has the jury come to a decision?"
"We have your honor. We the jury find Bruce Wayne not guilty of all charges. We also agree that he and he alone should be the one allowed to adopt Richard Grayson legally."
"Very well. May I present to you the heir to the Wayne fortune, Richard John Grayson-Wayne? Dick gasped in shock even though he knew Bruce was going to do this, he didn't expect it the adoption to go through. "Now Mr. Wayne and Richard, get out of my courtroom. This court is adjured." The judge said and left his room. Dick then ran over to Bruce who was ready to catch him with open arms.
"I'm here to stay!" Dick said to Bruce and Alfred.
"I so happy about that sir." Alfred said smiling.
"Can we go home now?"
"Thought you'd never asked." Bruce said and the entire Wayne family walked out the court room.
Wow that was longer than expected but it was a happy end to the chapter. Please don't comment saying Roy or Clark wasn't in TDK. I felt it needed some brotherly love somewhere in there. All in all I think this was a pretty good chapter. What do you guys think? Post a review or PM me what you think.
Thanks again for all the reviews and people who have liked and favorited this story.
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