Gotham City
August 25
6:00 A.M
We are on the East End of Gotham city, fighting a clay monster.
K.F is the first to go down. Then it was K.L. Then it was Superboy. Then, M'gann, me, Robin, and now, Aqualad, who just got slammed into the side of the warehouse.
The Clay monster stood over Aqualad, laughed maniacally, roared, and shaped his fist into a spiked hammer.
As he rose it above his head to strike a final blow, Batman comes down through the window in the ceiling, and throws Bat-arangs into the Clay monster, which detonated when he absorbed them into his skin.
Then, seeing no other option, Batman decided to end the ordeal with a simple taser, making the clay monster melt in a puddle after a few seconds, right in front of Aqualad.
With no words, we all decided to head back to the cave via Zeta-Tube.
Needless to say, this mission was not a success.
"I need to talk to Aqualad," Batman says as we enter the cave. "The rest of you, hit the showers, and go home."
"Head home?" Superboy asks sarcastically, pushing past Batman. "I am home."
I walk past them with M'gann at my side.
"This is going to take forever to get out of my hair…" M'gann says, picking at the clumps of clay.
"How do you think I feel?" I ask. "My hair's longer than your's."
We both laugh lightly.
"I'll help you if you help me," M'gann offers.
"Sure," I say. "It can't be that difficult. Can it?"
As I soon find out, yes. Yes it can be that difficult.
After about an hour or so of working on hair, I decided that clay is incredibly difficult to get out of hair.
"How about I make some cookies?" M'gann asks. "I'm sure you're exhausted from pulling out clay clumps."
"It's fine, M'gann, honestly. But I do have plans today," I say, drying my hair.
"Oh?" She smiles. "Does this plan include a blonde haired, green eyed boy, and a burger?"
"More like a black haired, boy wonder, and a burger," I correct. "Robin wanted to spend the day in Gotham today, and he asked if I wanted to join him."
"Aww, how sweet!" M'gann coos. "I'm glad that you two seem to be getting along, rather than you and-oh… oh, Addie, I'm sorry! I didn't mean to bring it up!"
"M'gann!" I say. "It's fine. I'm over it. He doesn't want to be in my life, fine. But Robin can make his own decisions, and if he wants to 'adopt me' as his half-sister, that's his choice."
"But you've 'adopted' him as your little brother too, right?" she asks.
"Yes! Of course! How could I not? Although, I do see him as more of an older brother," I say.
"Because of how protective he is around you when Nash is around?" M'gann guesses.
"No, because he is older than me. By thirteen years," I say.
We both laugh.
"True," M'gann agrees. "So, do you know what Robin has planned for today?"
"Sort of," I say. "He wants to take me to a… uh… ball of feet game?"
"Football?" M'gann asks.
"Yes!" I remember. "But I do not understand the point of the game."
"I'm sure he'll help you out," M'gann smiles.
I meet Robin outside of the Zeta Tube in Gotham, dressed in a white halter top with the Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman logos all down the front in descending colors from light green, to dark blue. My pants are all black with silver zippers over the pockets. I wear a high ponytail, and my big nerd glasses.
What? I'm going out in public, in a very crowded stadium. I don't doubt that someone has seen Wonderbat on the news.
I also had time to grab my black vest with gold dusted zippers, and 'belt'. I like to wear it when I can, mostly because of the pins I adorned the side with. A few are Disney themed, some are random ones' that I thought were cool, but most of them are a character called 'Deadpool.' He is very amusing.
"Hey, Addie!" Robin greets. "You ready to watch the Gotham City Rogues take down the visitors?"
I take the time to notice how... nicely Robin is dressed for the occasion.
"I do not know what that means, but sure!" I say.
"Don't worry about it," Robin waves off. "I'll teach you on the way."
He takes my hand and leads me to a long, shiny, black vehicle.
"What is this?" I ask, motioning to the car.
"It's called a limo, but don't worry about attention," Robin reassures. "We just got out of a high-class meeting with some widely known people. We're going back home to switch out cars."
"Switch vehicles?" I ask as Robin helps me enter the car.
"Yes, Miss. Prince," An elderly man calls from up front, in the driver's seat.
"Addie, this is Alfred. He's our butler back home, but he might as well be family," Robin introduces.
"Oh," I say, reaching up front to shake the man's hand. "It's very nice to meet you."
"The pleasure is mine, Miss. Prince." Alfred responds.
"Please, call me Addie, or Adeline. Whichever you prefer," I say.
"Very well, Miss. Adeline," Alfred settles.
"So, where do you live, exactly?" I ask Robin as we take off into the streets.
"Funny story, actually…" Robin says, scratching the back of his head. "Wayne Manor."
If I had a drink, I would have spit it out.
"What?" I ask in shock. "Wait. That would mean that you're… and Bat's is…"
"Yeah," Robin confirms. Or should I say, Richard Grayson. "But just like you and WW, you can't tell anyone. Not even M'gann. Or Kaldur! No one."
"You don't need to tell me twice," I agree. "So are you going to take those stupid shades off now?"
I hear Alfred stifle a laugh from up front.
With Wally and Nash
Central City
"So, you know what Rob's up to today?" Wally asks me as I get up to get us a few drinks.
"No, why?" I ask in return.
"I heard that he and Addie were going to a game in Gotham. You know about it?" He asks me.
"Eh… I don't keep up with football," I admit, tossing Wally a Coke from the fridge.
"No, dude. Like, do you know if it's true or not?" He clarifies.
"Oh, uh… I mean, she and Robin are siblings, so I mean, it might be," I say, plopping down on the couch in his front room.
"They're not related," Wally says.
"Huh?" I sound off.
"Not. Related," Wally repeats.
"But, they're always saying things like 'bro' and 'sis'. Do they do that 'cause they're really close or something?" I ask.
"Naw. But before I tell you, you have to swear to never bring this up between Addie, or Rob," Wally warns.
"Dude, Lantern's Honor," I say, holding my hand up in the Bear-Scout salute. "Now tell me!"
"Okay, so, Addie is biologically related to the Bats' right? Well, he and Rob aren't related other than, Bats' adopted him. Since Addie wasn't accepted by Bats', Rob decides to 'adopt' her, as his little sister. Not officially, but as far as their relationship is considered, they might as well be from the same parents," Wally jokes, popping open his drink.
"Wait, why didn't Bats' accept her? Wouldn't he want to keep an eye on her to make sure that Cadmus didn't do some creepy crap to her brain, or somethin'?" I ask.
"Only the Dark Knight knows," Wally says mysteriously, taking a large sip from his Coke. "But don't take Bats' less seriously. He still cares for her, even though he doesn't show it."
"Dude, are you kidding me? I have a large hole in one of my shirts because I put my arm around her shoulders in the Cave. Don't tell me that he doesn't show that he cares," I say, opening up my Coke.
"But think about it, who threatens you more: Bats' or Rob?"
"Rob," I say without a beat in between, swiping at my nose slightly in remembrance of what could've happened to my face if his aim wasn't so sharp. "Definitely Robin."
"Exactly. He cares way more than Bats' does. That's why they're so close," Wally scoots closer. "And, from what I've heard, He and Rob have argued over Addie, a lot. And I mean a lot."
"Oh?" I ask, suddenly interested.
"Yeah, like, sometimes, I hear Rob in the gym in the Cave, and he stays in there for hours until one of us has to stop him," Wally says.
"Yo, chill," I say, eyes wide in shock.
"Yeah. Addie, she couldn't care less about what Batman thinks about her. And who can blame her? She's now a Princess, and she's being taken care of by Wonder Woman. I think she's fine with that. I know I would be," Wally says in a dreamy voice.
"Well, Wally. I didn't know that you're dream was to be a Princess of the Amazons," I joke, taking a swig of my Coke, making Wally choke on his.
"DUDE!" He yells as I laugh.
With Dick and Addie
Gotham Stadium
Gotham Rogues V.S New England Patriots
After going to the Wayne Manor, (which has to be the biggest house I think I've ever seen) we made our way through the bustling crowd at the ticket line.
"Are there always so many people at these events?" I ask Dick as he gets us these things called cotton candies. Which are many shades of blues, pinks, and purples.
'But why would we eat cotton? Isn't that bad for your digestive system?' I wonder.
"Yep, that's the part about these games. You're always smushed against people" He says amusedly.
"I do not see the entertainment value," I say as he hands me one of the candies.
"Eh, wait 'till the violence begins," He says nonchalantly.
"Violence?" I wonder out loud, as he leads me to our seats.
As we sit down, I see a large, marked up field, with strange 'Y' shaped stands on either side, and people in yellow and black shirts. They must have some sort of under armor on, because their shoulders look much too big to be natural.
"So, what is the object of this game?" I ask Dick as we sit down, and begin to eat the flavored cotton.
"Well, see those goals over on either side of the field? Well, the field beneath one of those, is the other team's side. The object of the game is to not let the opposing team carry the football into your field. If they do, your opponent earns a few points," He explains.
"And this game is well known?" I ask.
"Yeah, it's huge," He says.
"Why? All we do is watch large men beat each other up because they want to run to the other side of a field with a ball," I deduct.
"Yeah, but this is America. We find joy in watching guys run across a plain with a pig-skin," Dick says, leaning back in his seat.
"I see," I say, picking off a piece of my cotton.
I bring it into my mouth. It's not too bad! It tastes like- WOAH! It's gone!
"Dick!" I yell, shaking his arm.
"What? Addie, what?" He asks laughing a bit.
"My cotton has vanished from my mouth!" I shout.
"That means that you probably ate it," He says, leaning back again.
"No! It disappeared! I was about to eat it, then it just vanished!" I defend.
"Addie, it's supposed to do that. There's some sort of sugar that the makers put in it that makes it dissolve on your tongue," Dick explains.
"Oh," I say slumping down in my seat. "Does this mean that to get more flavor, I should eat bigger quantities?"
"No, that's gonna make you sick," He says.
"What kind of logic is that?" I ask exasperatedly.
Dick laughs. And not the infamous 'Robin Cackle', but a real, genuine laugh.
Then, the crowd stands up, and cheers as the black and yellow team makes a... goal?
"Is that a good sign?" I ask Dick.
"Yeah, that means we're winning," He smiles.
"We?" I ask.
"Yep," Dick states. "Our team is the Gotham Rogues. The black and yellow ones. If they win, they go on to the semi-finals."
"And this is good?" I assume.
"Yep," He smiles.
Half Time
"What do we do now?" I ask Dick as music starts to play throughout the stadium.
"We could go get refills on drinks, but the lines will be too long, so we can sit here and wait for a few minutes before going to do that," He explains.
"Well, in case I forget, thank you for taking me to see a game. I appreciate it," I say with a smile.
"Hey, don't sweat it. As an 'older-younger brother', I think I have the right to hang out with my sister," He smiles back at me.
"Well, either way, thank you," I repeat.
"No prob," He replies, looking back out to the field, taking a few sips of his drink.
Nash and Wally
Central City
Wally and I were surfing through the channels, waiting to get ready for the First Flash birthday, as he tells me about the events with Ivo.
"Yo, chill out!" I laugh.
"Dude," Wally says. "I don't know how, but Addie straight up burst through the wall, and into the school's hallways."
"By what logic?" I ask. "I mean, she's strong and all but, how was she okay? She doesn't have very dense skin, and something like that would ruin her beautifully tan complexion!"
"Okay, that wasn't creepy. And, I thought you liking Addie was just something you did to flirt? Do you like her like, for real?"
"So what, if I do," I pout, sitting back into the couch.
"Dude," Wally drones out. "I'd either just come out and say it, or stop flirting."
"Hm, good to know. So, would you say that this logic applies to you and M'gann?" I ask with a sly transition.
"No way," Wally smiles. "Megalicious is totally digging the Wall-man."
"More like, she's digging away from the Wall-man, and towards a Superboy," I smirk.
"What? No way. What does a one month old have against me?" He asks with confidence.
"Black hair, blue eyes, mysterious, bad-boy, super strength, muscles-" I list off.
"You're supposed to be on my side of this!" Wally argues.
"Hey man," I say with my hands up in surrender. "I'm on the side of life. If telling you the obvious keeps me in one piece, I'm gonna tell you the obvious."
"Traitor," Wally mumbles.
"Nuh-uh, truther," I correct.
"Really dude? Drake and Josh?" Wally asks.
"Why not? That show was great," I defend.
"True enough," Wally agrees.
Addie and Dick
Gotham
After the Game
"Thank you again for taking me to the game," I say for the second time today.
"Like I told you, no sweat," Dick replies, walking me to the Zeta Tube. "It's actually pretty fun going to a game with you."
"But I didn't understand anything that was going on," I say.
"Then it was fun explaining the game to you," He laughs. "Better?"
"Better," I agree.
"See you at the cave tomorrow," Dick says, giving me a hug.
"See you tomorrow," I say, returning the gesture. "Oh! Tell Alfred that I said good-bye!"
"I will," Dick assures. "See ya'!"
"Bye!" I say, entering the Zeta Tube to go home to Gateway City.
"Recognized: WonderBat B0-0," The female robo-voice says as my particles are transferred to the Zeta-Tube in Gateway City.
Gateway City
"Diana!" I shout through the apartment as I enter the door. "I'm home!"
"In the bedroom!" She calls out.
I close the door, and walk the short distance to her bedroom.
I enter, seeing her in her Wonder Woman suit.
"Do I have a mission already?" I ask her.
"Yes you do, but I'm dressed up for a different reason," She says.
"Oh?" I ask, leaning against the door frame.
"Yes," She says. "I've been asked to part-take in a 'Make-A-Wish' foundation event. They asked if Wonder Woman could show up and say hello to the children."
"Why?" I ask, now curious. "And what is this…'Make-A-Wish'?"
"Well, Addie, it's a foundation that helps terminally ill, and cancered children become whoever they wish to grow up to be for a day, or they can choose to meet a hero of theirs and spend the day with them. For this specific occasion, The foundation has asked me to attend a Gala of sorts, to raise money for the 'Make'-A-Wish' foundation, so that other children can have the chance to meet their inspiration," Diana answers.
"But, why? Not to sound rude," I clairify.
"Because these children may never have the chance to grow up," She answers sadly.
"Oh," I respond, suddenly feeling the weight, and importance of this event.
"That sounds… fun," I say after a moment.
"Oh really, now?" Diana asks.
"Well, yeah. It's charitable, and you get to make children smile by showing up," I say.
"Well, good thing I asked to have you signed up as well," She smiles.
"Really?" I ask.
"Really," She confirms.
"What if I said 'no'?" I ask suspiciously.
"I knew you wouldn't," She smiles.
"So, I should probably get changed now?" I happily ask.
"Yes," Diana agrees.
"Okay!" I say, moving into the front room to do my twirling.
"Do they even know who I am?" I ask Wonder Woman from the other room.
"Maybe not all of them," She says. "But take it from me, you won't become a 'Justice League Hero' overnight. Things take time, so don't worry about them not knowing about you."
She enters the room, and I notice that she has applied on a bit more makeup than usual.
"Wonder Woman, reporting for duty," She states, standing up straighter, laughing a bit.
"And her widely-unknown assistant, Wonderbat," I copy.
"But soon to be globally known," She replies, placing her hands on my shoulders. "Come now. We mustn't be late."
"Of course not," I smile, following her out the window.
California, Las Angeles
17:30 P.S.T
"Now, I know that we promised you all that we planned a surprise for you all, but sadly-" the host of the Gala begins.
Diana and I planned this out with her. We wanted it too seem like we couldn't show up, then, we'd come straight down from the sky, and land outside of the main entrance.
Diana comes down first. She lands on one knee, and one fist,making a crater in the ground, while in perfect super-hero pose.
"Vivian!" Diana greets. "I apologize for my tardiness, but you see, I had to pick up my daughter."
She says this loud enough for the audience of children, parents, and media hosts to hear. I follow her to the ground shortly after she announces my arrival.
"Hiya," I wave slowly.
"Woah!"
"Wonder Woman has a daughter?"
"Is she cool?" I hear a series of questions, one after the other.
"Everyone," Wonder Woman addresses. "This is my daughter: Wonderbat."
"Hey," I say, noticing many children with beanies on their heads, and no hair. "I'm really excited to meet you all!"
"Wonderbat and I are here to scout out some heroes!" Wonder Woman states. "Wonderbat, the device."
I pull out a metal phone shaped object, it doesn't really detect heroes, but it is set to light up to bodies of the children, and make it seem like they are all heroes.
But really, they are.
You can escape from a bad guy. You can't escape from a cancer. You have no choice but to fight it off.
"Hmm… the scanner is reading multiple pulses of hero energy. I don't know Wonder Woman, it seems as though all of you kids are heroes…" I hint as the device lights up.
"Then we shall send them all through a rough training course!" Wonder Woman announces.
The kids cheer.
'Today has been a good day,' I think to myself, as I'm surrounded by smiling kids, and happy parents.
Hiya! Sorry it's been so long, but here it is!
And as for the questions:
TMNTlovaaa + Guest: the new guy is the Scarlet Magician, and I have plans for him.
Can't find your : I plan on making WW as the Linda Carter version, but more emotionally. She still looks like she does in the show.
Copper001 : We shall see... ;)
That's all for now! Again, comment a question, and I'll try my best to answer spoiler free.
Gargoyle77 out!
