digi-gal-rox: just edited it. not many changes though.
Chapter 1 - Home
"He found out," he muttered, while watching the young heroen downloaded the files into the bat-computer.
"Big deal," Barbara Gordon snapped, "I did what you asked for, so end it already."
"Come in Oracle," Robin's voice perked in.
"Right here Robin," Barbara announced, pressing the button connecting her to the boy-wonder.
"What is it, Robin?" Batman asked.
"Freeze's just escaped, we're not sure where about's though," Robin informed.
"Checking," Orcale announced, typing a few keys into the computer. "Got 'im! He's at the Jewellery store, at 5th Avenue."
"I'll be there," Batman nodded, running towards the batmobile.
"And make sure Batgirl stays out of trouble."
"Come on, she's just like you," Robin laughed.
The wind blew her head back, as she glided down. She could hear chatter inside. A smile grew on her face, as she ran in. There stood the villian, Mr. Freeze, grabbing as many diamonds as he could.
"Y'know," she announced, making her presence known, "It would be so much better if you took the big ones,"
"Get her!" he roared. Two polar bears prepared their attack on her, but she easily doudged them. Batman and Robin arrived surprise to see their comrade had beaten them.
"Go help her," Batman ordered to Robin, as he lundged at Mr. Freeze.
"Yo!" Robin greeted cheerfully.
"Kind of busy here!" she exclaimed.
"How did you beat us here, Batgirl?"
"Learnt it from Oracle." she grinned. They both noticed Batman and Mr. Freeze had vansished.
"Great," Robin muttered, pressing his finger to the communicator. "Orcale, where's Batman's location?"
"Upstairs." came the responce, "And it seems you got company."
"Company?" Robin squeked, as he managed to knock out both polar bears.
"Two, actually." Oracle groaned.
Batman stiffly turned around, after tieing up Mr. Freeze. Robin and Batgirl arrived, surrounding the 'company' Orcale had mentioned.
"Batman," the man said.
"Nightwing!" Robin said surprised, getting in front of Batgirl.
"I want answers." he growled.
"Who is he?" Batgirl asked.
"You should know," the female, Starfire exclaimed.
"She doesn't," a new voice had arrived. Behind Batman, a dark figure emerged from the shadows. Her hair was pulled into a tight pony tail, the black ribbon blew in the wind, along with her hair. An eye mask, similar to Robin's covered her eyes, followed with a black suit and a loose fabirc as a belt. Two silvery ninja forks sat comfortably in her boots.
"Who are you?" Nightwing growled, now in a fighting position.
"I told you to stay behind." Batman snapped.
"What can I say?" Oracle smirked, "I saw two friends return, so I thought I pay a visit."
"We don't even know you!" Starfire cried out.
"Batgirl, head home." Oracle ordered, calmly, Nightwing still in a fighting form.
"But-"
"Now!" she barked. Grumbling, she shot out her grapple and took off.
"She was at my place," Nightwing muttered.
"She hasn't even set foot in Bludhaven, let alone leave Gotham," Robin smirked.
"How is that?"
"It's quite amazing how people can be at two places at once."
"Who are you?" Nightwing asked. A smile crept on her face.
"That's for me to know, and for you to find out." Releasing the fabric (very much like Catwoman) she whipped it out and disapperaed into the night.
"Who was he?" Cassandra Cain asked, as Barbara Gordon entered the room.
"An old friend," she muttered.
"Oh... and Tim and Bruce...?"
"Oh, ho! They are very angry at him." she sighed, sitting on the sofa.
"Why?"
"Boy, are you a curious teenager," Barbara laughed, "Tim wondered the same thing when he first became Robin."
"Who is she?" Dick Grayson demanded, when Alfred Pennyworth opened the grand doors.
"Who?" the butler looked puzzled.
"The woman."
"I honestly don't know what you're talking about, Master Richard." Alfred sighed, closing the door behind the couple.
"I know you're protecting her."
"Please, you must tell us who she is." Starfire begged.
"Honestly!" the butler exclaimed, "She is a protector of Gotham, very much like Batman, Robin and Batgirl."
"You said Batgirl last. As I recalled, you always mentioned her second." Dick muttered.
"Does it really matter what order I put her in?" Alfred asked, "Your room is ready. And put on your best clothes. We have guests arriving."
"Good evening, Alfred." Barbara smiled.
"Hiya, Alfred!" Cassandra exclaimed cheerfully.
"It's good to see you again, Ms. Gordon, Ms. Cain." Alfred greeted, letting the two women in.
"I take it that we have other company?" Barbara asked.
"Yes. Master Richard and Starfire are here"
"I meant Selina," Barbara said, pleasantly, "She called saying she was coming early."
"Ah yes," Alfred beamed, "She's with Master Bruce... somewhere. Master Timothy's in the library, Ms. Cain. I dare say, he might need some distraction. He's been working on his essays an awful lot."
"Sweet!" the girl exclaimed running off. Sighing Barbara followed Alfred to the kitchen, but only to find Dick and Starfire there.
"Dick! Starfire!" Barbara exclaimed, acting surprised, "What are you doing back here... in Gotham?"
"Batgirl was at my place," Dick responded, "You know anything about it?"
"No," Barbara shook her head, innocently, "I was at home."
"Really?" Dick pressed on, "How is it possible than, when Batgirl was able to hack into my system, and you were home?"
"Because, Richard," she said calmly, emphasising the name, "I'm not Batgirl anymore. I gave up that role, a long time ago."
"What?" Dick looked at her surprised.
"Why did you give up the role?" Starfire asked, curiously.
"Well... being a mother ofcourse!"
"Mother?" Dick's mouth hung open is shock.
"Who is your husband, I would very much like to meet him."
"Husband! Who said anything about a husband!" Barbara cried out in surprise.
"You're not married?" Starfire pondered, "Than how is it possible for you to be a mother?"
"Adoption!"
"Didn't you like try and marry?" Cassandra asked, at the dining table. Dick laughed nervously.
"Cassie!" Barbara scowled.
"What?" the teenager looked at the red-headed youth, "It's just a question."
"Hm... like the question you asked when Paul visited?"
"I was curious!"
"Paul?" Dick asked.
"She's been influenced by Tim," Bruce quickly explained, at the odd look planted on Dick's face.
"Oh-ho! She's much worse!" Barbara exclaimed.
"Well, girls will be girls," Selina Kyle smiled.
"They have definately changed, during my younger years," Barbara smiled.
"So, did you?" Cassie asked, again.
"That's enough," Tim cut in, before Starfire could answer, "You should be asking Bruce when-"
"I think that's enough!" Bruce cut in, annoyed.
"But-" Tim started.
"Who's up for dessert?" Barbara asked, jumping up. "I am!" grabbing her plate, she quickly hurried to the kitchen.
"What's up with her?" Starfire asked.
"The usual," Tim shrugged, "Cassie's teacher tried asking her out again."
"What?" Dick asked.
"Again?" Selina asked, "That guy is so-"
"Freaky?" Cassie suggested, "'cause he is!"
"Yeah," the dark haired woman nodded.
"Y'know Alfred, so much has changed."
"You changed the most, Ms. Gordon." Alfred murmured, watching her eat the tub of ice-cream.
"That's besides the point. Bruce already bought the ring, but when will he ask her."
"Afraid, I'm guessing."
"Bruce, afraid? No." Barbara smiled, "Commitment."
"Ah, the usual thing." Alfred laughed.
"I've always wonder what it's like to be up there." Cassandra murmured.
"Trust me, a lot of hard work." Tim snorted.
"It must be fun though."
"With the League?" Starfire asked curiously.
"It's a lot of hard work," Barbara said pleasently.
"How would you know?" Dick asked.
"I worked up there for a bit, before retiring." she responded, "I occasionally help up there with computers."
"It must be fun. Do you get your own room?"
"Yeah," she nodded, "But like I said, like what Tim said, a lot of hard work."
"Are you part of the League as well Tim?" Dick asked.
"Part time, during semester breaks ofcourse." was his responce.
"I'd like to be up there." Cassandra sighed.
"You're too young," Tim answered, "And they won't allow you."
"Maybe you should join the Titans," Starfire suggested.
"I want to help the whole world though!" the teenager whined.
"Ha!" Tim laughed, "What a kidder. Isn't she cute when she does that?"
"Just plain annoying," Barbara laughed, as Cassandra pouted.
"I have also wondered what it's like up there." Starfire murmured.
"Busy, hard work, hardly get any rest. God I love it," Tim sighed, in a sarcastic dreamy way.
"Hey, at least you get rest! I'm on the computers forever!" Barbara exclaimed, throwing a pillow at the young man.
"How's Bruce?" Dick asked, casually, joining Barbara in the kitchen, where she was helping Alfred with the dishes.
"The same," Barbara responded, distractedly. Alfred muttered something before leaving the cosy kitchen.
"What did Tim mean about asking Bruce?" he asked, as she turned around. She smiled a bit.
"Bruce would be proposing to Selina... but y'know Bruce."
"He's wants to get married?" Dick asked, surprised. "Does she?"
"Not yet," Barbara shook her head, "He intends on telling her... soon."
"I see..." Dick murmured. Before he could open his mouth again, Barbara's cell phone rand. She quickly picked it up.
"Yeah?"
"You're needed." Jon'z voice came, "I sense another person in the room."
"You're right," Barbara sighed, turning her back on Dick, "I'm on my way."
"Who was it?" he asked, once Barbara hung up.
"You wouldn't know," said Barbara, "It's important though. Tell Bruce that something came up will you?" before Dick could respond, she had already left.
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