To answer Chlozzz's comment: I understand that a child of two gods would not be a demigod, but in this story, Dick has not yet gained his immortality. Therefore, he still has powers, but until full realization or a near death experience, he will not gain all of them or be immortal. Yes, right now they are/will be minor gods. In later Chapters, Wally's status will be mentioned as well as Dick's. I'm making him mortal for now that way he doesnt overpower most of their teammates or friends, since the things/people they fight still need to be somewhat challenging in this part of the story. It will get more intense, and a lot more interesting later on, so please, keep reading and comment. I appreciate the comment, but I assure you, it was all a part of the plan ;)
Also, since the Percy Jackson books are partly owned by Disney Hyperion, I'm using the Disney version of Hercules where he is the son of Hera and Zeus.
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To answer BlackNights24's comment: I did not want to make Leo completely clumsy and adorable, and I did not want to make Nico as stoic and emotionless because, they are older in this story, as they have seen terrible things. They found comfort in eachother in their darkest times and they balance eachothers emotions and personalities really well. I though that they would make an adorable, badass couple while still remaining compassionate and friendly. Nico's personality was very outgoing and very open but since his sister had died, that part had died with him and I wanted to bring that part of him back somehow.
Bruce will find out very soon, and there's a big surprise pertaining The Flash, Wally's Uncle Barry, and Alfred. A lot of things are going to be happening in this chapter! Batman/Bruce will make an appearance, so please keep reading and comment. This is the first YJ x PJ crossover I have done, but I love it so far and I hope you guys do too!
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shadowbird2103, Animanga-smile14, and Queen Sound, thank you for commenting and liking this story so far! I appreciate the support from all of you, and I promise, if you're still reading, this Chapter will NOT upset you! :)
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"I-I...I'm what..." Dick said in shock, staring wide eyed at his best friend. Wally sighed and nodded.
"Dick..." Wally said cautiously.
"B-But...m-my parents...today..." He stammered, his breaths starting to come in quick huffs.
"I know...but they're not your parents...they never were." Leo tried to say as comforting as he could.
"I-I can't...you...no." Dick finally managed to spit out, shaking his head rapidly.
"Dick, I know it's a lot to take in, but you have to believe us-" Wally said, his voice turning wary when he saw his electric blue eyes started to burn bright.
"No." Dick said firmly, trying to convince himself more than the others.
"-yes, they were never your biological parents, but they still raised you, they still love you even in death and-" Wally kept rambling on. Dicks eyes had lost focus, and Wally started to wave his hands franticall, motioning everyone out of the room. The rest of the YJ team walked out of the room, sparing a whithering glamce at the four remaining people.
"NO!" Dick roared, his eyes glowing white as lightning hazardly shot out of his hands. The couch opposite of him blew up, as did some kitchen appliances, but nobody was paying attention to it, since they were so caught up in their argument.
Nico fumed at his younger cousin, and burst, the shadows coming to life and purplish black, hellfire flames dancing on his arms.
"-YOU HAVR TO BELIEVE ME WHEN I SAY THAT ZEUS AND HERA GAVE YOU UP FOR A REASON-" Wally kept yelling, trying to make Dick understand.
"AND THAT'S SUPPOSED TO MAKE IT OKAY?!" Dick screamed, wind staring to form around him.
"I JUST FOUND OUT THAT MY WHOLE LIFE WAS A LIE! MY REAL PARENTS GAVE ME UP! IM FUCKING ADOPTED AND I STILL HAD TO WATCH THE TWO MOST IMPORTANT PEOPLE IN MY LIFE DIE! I STILL HAVE TO LIVE WITH THE GUILT OF KNOWING THAT I COULDNT SAVE THEM, JUST LIKE I COULDNT SAVE COUNTLESS OTHERS-" He screamed, clouds and lightning whirling around him and crawling over his body, but Nico interrupted him.
"DO YOU SERIOUSLY THINK THAT YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE HERE THATS FEELING THAT PAIN?! BECAUSE NEWS FLASH, YOU'RE NOT! YES, IM A DEMIGOD, THE ONLY LIVING, SANE CHILD OF HADES, AND HE DOESNT EVEN LOVE ME!" Nico screamed, gaining everyone's attention, and making Dick's powers not only grow, but get worse.
"EVERYONE THAT I KNEW GROWING UP, IS DEAD BECAUSE I WAS BORN IN 19-FUCKING-40! I SAW MY MOM GET KILLED IN FRONT OF ME, MY BESTFRIEND WAS MY SISTER, WAS! AND WHEN SHE DIED, MY DAD LITERALLY TOLD ME THAT THE WRONG SIBLING WAS BEING BURIED, AT THE FUNERAL! WE'VE ALL BEEN IN THREE WARS-" he gestured to Wally, himself and Leo.
"-AND HAVE WATCHED OUR SIBLINGS, OUR MENTORS, AND OUR FRIENDS DIE IN FRONT OF OUR EYES AND WE COULDNT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT BECAUSE WE WERE TOO BUSY SAVING OURSELVES! LEO, THE FUCKING LOVE OF MY LIFE, ACCIDENTALLY KILLED HIS OWN MOTHER AND SISTER BY CAUSING A FIRE IN HIS HOME BECAUSE HE COULDNT CONTROL HIS FLAMES! YOU ARE NOT THE ONLY PERSON-" Nico screamed, his duties yells turning into pathetic cries.
"But that's the thing..." Dick said, the wind dieing around him, and the clouds getting darker around him as he cried.
"...you had friends...you had siblings...you had mentors. I had only four people in my life that have cared about me. Two of them are dead, one of them has been lying to me his entire life, and the other one, my current father, doesn't even act like one. I don't even call him dad, to me it's just Bruce because I've never felt deeply connected to him even though we know everything about eachother." He statted out, his voice strong, but then his voice cracked and wavered. The trio stared at him in sympat as he continues to tell his story.
"I was never allowed to have friends. No one ever knew who I was. The only mentor I have is Cannary and she's more of a counselor to me than a teacher. I watched my parents fall to their deaths. Over 30% of my body tissue is made of scars, and yes, I do wear them proudly but sometimes i do miss the pain they brought me because I was just that much closer to reuniting with the people that I had lost that I didn't even notice the people I would be losing." He whimpered, electricity starting to dance around his fingertips As the Lightning grew inside of him.
"I can't cry, because then I won't be strong enough to do my job. I can't be myself, because I'm not allowed to. I can't cook in my own home, I can't clean, I can't pick out my own damn clothes, because my entire life is a death defying act and I'm just here to play the part. I would rather have the free will to do whatever the hell I want than to be stuck living this way." Dick cried out loudly, his voice hoarse as tears streamed freely down his face.
"Im not even a kid anymore even though im 16 years old. I'm smarter than all of my teachers. I wish I had what you did, because we're the same age and you've seen the world in a way that I never could And I would rather live with your guilt than be stuck living in my own self pity, because yes, I've had three fathers, and I do have the friends that I have now...but all I've wanted was someone to call dad and someone to hold me. You have that...not me..." He finished off, sparks of lightning still shooting out of random points in his body. It didn't hurt him, it was comforting to him.
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Dick backed away, and fled to his room, running past everyone in his way., Wally and Leo following him. No one noticed the tall Dark Knight looming in the corner. Nico melted into the shadows, right next to him.
"You need to talk to him." Nico said casually, and smiled when Bats didn't jump at the sound of his voice. The Knight scowled and sighed before taking off his cowel.
"I know." The smooth voice of Bruce said. Nico saw the sadness in his eyes, and felt a hint of sympath.
"He doesn't need his father, or his guardian, or mentor...you know that, right?" Nico said quieter, only for their ears to hear.
"Right now, he needs his dad." Nico finished when he didn't say anything. Bruce nodded, and was about to walk away when Nico leaned on the wall casually.
"How much did you hear?" Nico asked, his voice cold and serious. Bruce turned and met his eyes evenly, and unwavering.
"I only saw up to the point when he said he wasn't a kid anymore and everything after that..." He murmured quietly.
"So, you saw what happened. What he can do, right?" Nico asked, watching as Bruce's serious expression turned sad.
"Why didn't he tell me..." He whispered, watching as Wally walked back into the room with a defeated face and slumped into a chair.
"He didn't tell anybody, Bruce."
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Knock Knock Knock
"Go away Wally...please..." Bruce heard Dick mutter through the door to his room. Bruce sighed. He didn't know what was happening to Dick, or why he was feeling this way. He had never been good at talking about emotions. He wasn't the counselor of the team for a reason, but this was his son, he had to do this for him.
"I...Its not Wally." Bruce muttered, his throat closing when he heard a shuffling on the other side of the door. God, why was this so hard?
"Just...come in. There's no point in keeping you out anyway..." Dick mumbled, sniffling before he opened the door slightly.
Bruce walked in, noticing how clean the room was. This wasnt like him. Dick had always loved messy rooms and high places, but this room was spotless, clean and precise. Dick walked over to the desk and climbed under it, hiding himself in the shadows and making himself seem as small as possible. Bruce could still hear him crying.
"I wouldn't have came in if you didn't want me to..." Bruce sighed out, Dick bareley catching the words that escaped his mentors lips.
"What do you want." Dick asked, not moving from his position. Bruce's face closed off for a moment, reverting back to Batman for a second before he shook his head. He couldn't do this hiding behind a mask, and even if he couldn't see Dicks face, he would try his best to be there for him.
"Nothing. I just want you to know...I'm here if you ever need to talk to someone." He said, almost forcing the words out. Bruce still remembered when his mom had said that to him when he was young, and it was hard to say when the memories resurfaced. Dick looked up at Beuce with an undieing hope in his eyes, and then he understood.
Me and Wally...we know how you feel. You don't have to go through this alone like I did.
"Okay...I'll...try." Dick said slowly. Taking a deep breath as everything poured out.
Bruce's smile was small and soft, and if you didn't know him, you wouldn't have noticed it was ever there, but Dick knew him. Dick saw him, and something that was holding everything back, that knot in his throat and the rocks on his chest finally lifted. And for the first time in his life, he wasn't afraid...he wasn't alone.