Time for the League!
No real Batman yet, unfortunately. Next time.
I love when I have so little to say up here. It makes me happy. Less typing.
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The Titans and Young Justice were milling awkwardly around the main room. Without Nightwing acting as a go-between, it was harder for them to bond, or even talk.
Beast Boy and Cyborg had started up a video game, a racing one. KF and Artemis joined them. There were some obvious alliances- Cyborg and Beast Boy never attacked eat other but often aimed at the YJ people, and KF and Artemis banded together to take the others out. Megan,
Conner, and Kaldur were talking quietly on one of the couches.
Raven and Zatanna, the only ones who really seemed to be getting along, were engrossed in conversation. They were, of course, talking about Nightwing. Raven wanted to learn more about when he was Robin, and maybe figure out what some of what she had seen in his head during the dust incident was, and Zatanna wanted to make sure that he had been alright for the past 3 years.
Starfire had disappeared, presumably to take care of her garden or pet Silkie.
Suddenly, the door burst open and Starfire flew in, hair streaming behind her. She pulled up sharply in the middle of the room. "There is a ship approaching!" She announced. "I believe it is the League of Justice that you were speaking of." "Justice League, Star." Cyborg corrected, moving to shut down the game. He pulled up the security footage of of the ship heading their way. "Definitly League." He nodded. "Somebody get 'Wing up here. It's showtime y'all!"
"They're here." Raven said into the communicator. "Where are you? I couldn't find you in your room or the evidence room, or anywhere else for that matter." A faint laugh came over the communicator. "I was in my sect sanctuary. Don't worry, I'll meet you in the main room in a few minutes." Raven heard what sounded suspiciously like an elevator before the connection whas cut. She quirked an eyebrow but chose not to ask. Nightwing would tell them when he was ready, and not before. No amount of questions would change that.
She turned and flew towards the roof where the others and the League were waiting.
"…that's Beast Boy, and I'm Cyborg." Raven heard Cyborg finish as she pushed open the door. They all turned to see her. She nodded towards the League. "I'm Raven. Nightwing should be up here in a moment or two, he's just finishing something up."
Superman started, and then frowned. "Nightwing?" He murmured. Wonder Woman also seemed affected by the name. Raven shot them a curious look but refrained from questioning in order to examine the visitors.
It seemed like most of the founding seven had come. Batman, Wonderwoman, Superman, Green Arrow, Martian Manhunter, Flash, Black Canary… Beast Boy and Cyborg were going fangirl, although for BB it seemed to be selective. He was bugging out over Wonder Woman, but pretty much ignored Green Arrow. Most of the Leaguers seemed surprised to see Beast Boy there, although with Batman it was hard to tell.
The Leaguers were talking quietly to their protégées while Batman and Wonder Woman stood whispering to themselves on the side. Superman sent frequent glances their way and grimaced. He was obviously listening in, and whatever they were talking about seemed like a sensitive subject.
At the moment, the League was trying to convince the Team to go back now, and the Team was struggling to come up with a good reason not to. Batman watched them with narrowed eyes, obviously suspecting something.
Finally, the door to the Tower opened, and Nightwing walked out. He gave a polite smile to the League and said quietly, "I apologize for not being up here to greet you, but I was in the middle of something important. Your visit was a little unexpected, after all."
One of the League members was staring at him, and Raven's hopes plummeted. It was obvious that Nightwing had been recognized.
"Hera, you've grown." Wonder Woman whispered, reaching up to touch his face. "Robin…" Nightwing's smile faltered for a moment and then grew into a genuine one.
The Leaguers that hadn't recognized him on sight's eyes widened.
"Guess I should have chosen a better name, huh Auntie Diana? I forgot that I had shown you some of the rough sketches. Should have known that I couldn't fool you." Wonder Woman's eyes filled with tears and she hugged him, hard. "Yes, you should have. Why didn't you tell us? We've all missed you so much.
The rest of the League stood frozen, staring at their lost bird, mouths agape. Even Batman was showing some emotion.
Nightwing hugged WW back. "The whole point of this was so I could find my own way as a hero, be independent. You know about the arguements, I'm sure you've pieced everything together. Wonder Woman nodded, still holding him close.
After a few moment, Nightwing gently extricated himself from her embrace. He turned towards the rest of the League.
"Close your mouths. You look like a bunch of trouts."
Hee hee. I can totally see him saying that.
Ok, so in this, I'm having Diana be practically Robin's mom, so it makes sense that she would recognize him and that he would confide in her a little before she left. I didn't want to draw it out.
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