Yeah, most of you might want to kill me at the moment.
But whatever.
Also my schedule is horribly messed up. Me keeping up good timing? FAIL.
No seriously all week I've been up since ten doing homework. Don't you just envy me?
But anyways here's the nest chappie. Oh and to clear things up Rob/Rae isn't going to happen like that * snaps* No I've got it all planned out in my head how I want it to happen. So don't worry and this story IS more Holly/Nico centric.
Diclaimer: I OWN NOTHING! NADA! (EXCEPT HOLLY! SUCKERS)
After our case of laughter, Nico and I walked through hallways, following the smell of cookies. Our nostrils led us all the way to the other side of the mansion, where the kitchen was located.
Pushing open the door, I left Nico's side and ran over to the plate of cookies I had spotted. I reached out to snag one when a wooden spoon smacked my hand.
I drew back my hand towards my chest, pouting at Alfred. "Ouch."
He made a tutting noise. "You want these Mistress Holly, you must attend the little get together in the BatCave."
I pouted, biting the inside of my cheek contemplating the choices.
Walk away and ignore the cookies and the little get together in Cave or,
Eat Alfred's cookies, which are steaming hot and gooey, and yummy, and awesome, and to die for, and…did I mention homemade?
I stared at the cookies in front of me, making up my mind. "I'll go to the Cave."
Not ten minutes later was I sitting in Bruce's spinny chair eating one of Alfred's warm and gooey chocolate chip cookies.
"Why do you get to sit in the chair?" Asked Nico.
Without missing a beat, I replied. "Cause I can."
"Well, you shouldn't be."
"Why?"
"Because that's where the freaking Batman sits. And I know for sure he doesn't just sit in there to spin!"
"Well," I chewed the last bit of cookie, savoring the taste. "Bruce isn't here at the moment so I'm taking this opportunity to sit in his spinny chair and spin."
It was true. Whatever meeting thingy was going on down here, seemed to have cleared out. This place was as empty as the Hera Cabin at camp (Those peacocks don't let anyone in…trust me I've tried.)
In the distance there was a clang of a door shutting, then a multitude of footsteps.
Huh, guess the parties here.
I continued spinning, not really caring if Bruce saw me. This chair was awesome, I absently wondered if Bruce ever spun in his chair. A mental image of Bruce in his Bat suit spinning in his chair with legs outstretch saying "WHHHEEEEEEEE~!" popped into mind, nearly sending me into a laughing fit.
A voice rang throughout the Cave, bringing me out of my thoughts.
"YOUR BATMAN!"
It was the green kid speaking. He was gawking at Bruce, like the other Titans. Well, except for Dick…he already knew.
Woah, wait how long was I in La-La Land. I didn't even remember seeing those guys walk in…
I watched as GreenBean's eyes grew. He whipped around pointing a finger at Dick. "Y-your Richard Grayson! Oh my god!" His finger whipped towards me. "You must be Holly Grayson! No wonder you look like Robin! You're his sister!"
An uncomfortable silence took over as I coughed avoiding my brother's eye contact. "Yes, I am. Uh, who are you guys exactly?"
They gawked. "The Teen Titans…"
I rolled my eyes. "I get that, but who are you guys individually I mean. I don't exactly know your names by heart…"
The staring still seemed to be there but they obliged to replying. Green Boy was first. Puffing out his chest, he seemed to lose all of his shock in a matter of seconds. "Beast Boy. But you can call me Beast Man if you like, sweet cheeks."
Was he flirting…?
I narrowed my eyes before snorting and stated dully. "You know Beast Man abbreviated is 'BM'?"
Beast Boys face seemed to flush ten shades darker and deflate as everyone snorted or chuckled.
"Nice one girlie," Said RoboMan. "Name's Cyborg."
I nodded my head towards him. "Cools."
Next was scarlett haired alien. "Oh joyous to meet you Holly Grayson! My name is Kori'ander but you may call me Starfire!" She flew towards me at an amazing speed and engulfed me in a bone-crushing hug (My spine just cracked…). She let go and I collapsed into the chair, gasping for air. Starfire must've spotted Nico, because next thing I know she's squeezing the life out of Nico. Once she let go Nico was blushing so red, he looked like a tomato. He crossed his arms and purposely looked away. I pitied Nico slightly. That must've been uncomfortable to him, since you know, he's a boy and Starfire's a very pretty girl…
Do I need to explain further?
The dark one stepped forward and in a monotone voice said. "My name is Raven."
Goosebumps suddenly in flared over me. Raven reminded me of the Erebus kids at camp. Creepy, mysterious, anti-social, and hostile (for children of the god of shadows they were quite brutal and mean.)
I glanced at Nico out of the corner of my eye and was slightly surprised to see his mouth slightly agape and staring at Raven with a dreamy expression.
I nudged Nico and whispered. "Hey Bone Head, you got drool."
Nico's eyes widened and his hand flew to his mouth. Finding nothing there he turned to me glaring with a blush staining his cheeks. I covered my mouth, trying to hide my giggles.
Raven was giving us an awfully monotone expression, which felt like she was piercing my soul. (Yep, reeeeaaaalllly starting to remind me of the Erebus kids)
"Holly, may I have a word with you."
The voice seemed to ring through out my head. It was Dick.
Before I could even stop myself I said. "Sure."
WHAT THE FLUBNUGGETS HOLLY!
Getting out of the chair and following Dick, past everyone, was horrible. It was so silent. But I could literally feel the stares boring holes into my back.
We exited the BatCave entering one of the spare guestrooms. I flopped onto the bed while Dick sat on a chair next to a desk. It was completely silent, I watched as Dick took off his sunglasses, depositing them on the table.
Dark Cerulean eyes stared back at Vibrant Sea Green eyes. Neither of us moved from our positions. Just stared, taking in how much we changed over the years.
Dick's hair was still its same glossy jet-black color. He had grown some since I last saw him at nine. As I glanced at his eyes I saw the bags that he wore under them.
"Your tired." I blurted out.
His eyes seemed to momentarily look at mine before looking away. "Nightmares."
"Oh." If anyone knew nightmares better than anyone else, it would be from the demigod herself! But I wasn't going to tell him that.
Awkward silence followed afterwards. Dick shifted in his chair. "Holly, I'm sorry about what happened when we were younger."
I tensed. Should I forgive him? Should I not? A memory of when I was younger at camp popped into my head.
Flashback-
I sniffed, rubbing my eyes as I watched Chiron patch up my bloody arm. Tony Herrings from the Ares' Cabin had sliced my arm with a dagger during training. Luke paired me up with him since we were both seven, since everyone else in the room was much older.
What Luke forgot was that Tony Herrings was one of the biggest bullies in camp, well to the younger kids at least.
During the fight Tony had called me a worthless piece of scum and told me I was just another stupid worthless unclaimed camper. It made me mad. Next thing I know, I'm pinning Tony to the ground, punching his already too crooked nose. A nasty cut running up my arm from where his dagger struck me.
Chiron dabbed a bit of alcohol onto a rag, pressing it to my wound. I cried out. Chiron winced before muttering comforting words to me.
"Why can't I just have a piece of ambrosia?" I whined, wishing to taste the treat.
"Because sometimes the body needs to heal the natural way instead of it being healed magically all the time." Chiron reasoned.
"But that's unfair! Tony is getting ambrosia!"
"That's because you knocked him unconscious and broke his nose. It will be quite painful recovery."
"Good." I muttered.
Chiron heard this and sent a strict look my way. "We do not speak that way Holly Grayson."
I blushed, embarrassed he heard me. "Sorry, won't happen again Chiron."
His eyes soften. "It's okay. I just don't want you to hold a grudge. "
"Why?"
"Because sometimes Holly, grudges can get you killed. I know for a fact in the past Grudges were many demigod's fatal flaws, I also know that half of those demigods died because of those grudges." He looked at me seriously. "Holly even if this is not your flaw, please try to refrain from making grudges, they can be deadly."
Looking into his eyes, I swallowed. "Okay, Chiron."
(Flashback Ended)
The memory ended and I found myself saying. "I-it's okay, I'm sorry too. I said some pretty horrible things to you that night." I ducked my head, looking at my palms.
Dick let out a relieved sigh. "I had forgiven you a long time for what you said, Holls."
The nickname sent a tiny spark of warmth through me as I heard it. Standing up I said. "Sure, whatever me too. Let's go before Bruce thinks we've killed each other."
I walked out the room not even waiting for him, thinking of what just happened.
Welp, the end :P
Hey I'm thinking of starting up another story. Check it out when it comes up.
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