Mount Justice

December 1

2015

I enter the cave with a present behind my back.

It's Dick's birthday today, and evidently 19 years of age is an important milestone.

I got him a new pair of Escrima sticks. His old ones are just that. Old. And I've had to have them fixed quite a few times. These one's should be sturdier.

I spot him over by the holo-screens, about to call some of us in for a mission briefing.

I fly over to him quietly, then surprise him by throwing my arms around his neck from behind.

"Happy Birthday!" I shout, hitting him lightly in the chest with the semi-nicely wrapped present.

"Addie," He sighs. "I told you not to get me anything."

"Since when do I listen to you?" I note. "Open it!"

He chuckles, takes the gift, and begins to unwrap it.

His grin widens when he sees the Escrima sticks.

"Yours are old, and these are sturdy, and I had them colored to match your suit," I say as he twirls them around, testing them out.

He turns back to me and smiles.

"Thanks Addie," He says, enveloping me in a large hug. "You're the best little sister I could ask for."

"Oooh, don't tell Tim that," I laugh.

"Recognized: Zatanna 2-5, Rocket: 2-6," The computer system announces.

"Justice Leaguers in the house!" Mal announces as the two Newly Leaguers walk into the Cave. "You girls forget to Zeta to the Watchtower?"

"What can I say?" Rocket struts into the cave. "We're slumming."

"We're not slumming," Zatanna says, making her way to Nightwing. "We're on a mission."

She reaches up, and gives Nightwing a long kiss.

Wonder Girl and La'gann have shocked expressions on their faces, M'gann covers Beast Boy's eyes, and Batgirl and I smirk.

"Happy Birthday, Boy Wonder," She says as she pulls away.

"Say it backwards," Nightwing teases, still holding her hands.

"Evah A yppah yadhtrib," She smirks.

"Now, it's a lock," He smirks.

Rocket then takes her chance, and kisses his cheek.

"How is it again you're still friends with all of your exes?" Zatanna asks.

"That's my superpower," He smiles smugly.

"Now we really do need to Zeta to the Watchtower," Zatanna says, as she and Rocket make their way to the tubes.

"Don't want to be late to our first briefing with the League," Rocket adds in.

Nightwing smirks as the girls take their leave.

"Happy birthday," Tim says. "You'll forgive me if we don't kiss… But I need to head back to Gotham."

"The 'Dynamic Duo' thing. Believe me, I know the drill," Nightwing laughs, as Tim dismisses himself.

He turns to Conner and M'gann.

"Conner, M'gann," He addresses. "A word?"

I feel Haneul wrap his arms around my waist from behind.

"Fancy meeting you here, Princess," He mumbles against my ear.

"Well, I do work here," I say, tapping my chin in false thought.

He twirls me around, and places a long kiss on my lips. One I happily oblige to.

"Okay team, mission briefing, gather up!" Nightwing interrupts. "We're splitting into two squads…"


Alright guys! Next one is the last one! Then, by next week on Saturday (or Friday, because I'm excited) Be on the look out for W.B: Invasion!

-Gargoyle77