digi-gal-rox: another chapter up! sorri it took so long. and Happy Halloween!
CHAPTER 4
"Is it safe? Is it really safe?"
"Appears so,"
"I'm not so sure about this,"
"Trust me. It'll be fine. Once we're through, we'll be safe."
"They'll follow us, I'm sure of it."
"Than maybe this so called Oracle can protect us."
"She protects the city from going darker. Not so much as the people." the two stopped as they found themselves surrounded.
"Damn it,"
"Going somewhere?" the leader barred his yellow teeth.
She laughed hysterically at her friend, who fell from his chair. Smiling at him, she helped him up.
"You are so random." she noted, between giggles.
"Oh hush up," her friend frowned. "But seriously Barb, you should really head back out there. It's been just over a year since..." Barbara's eyes fell.
"I get it, Tia." she mumbled to her friend, Tia McCoy, "I really do... it's just that I need more time."
"Bee..." Tia whinned.
"Right now... it's hard to find the right guy. I mean this...-" she gestured to their darkened world, "Is not the type of place I want to find someone."
"You can't be picky. Who know's how long it'll be like this." Barbara looked away uneasily.
"He has to be out there, Tia. Mary was found. Than there maybe a chance that Dick can be found as well."
"I really do hope that you can find him, Bee. But don't be disappointed if he's not the same man you married."
"Mr. Fox!" Ben called out, catching up with the older man.
"Ben," Lucius smiled at the new comer, "How's life here at Wayne Enterprices so far?"
"Far more interesting than I thought," he smiled, "Look, I was wondering if I... could use soe equipment from here."
"Oh?" Lucius looked at the boy curiously. "For what purposes?"
"Well... I was thinking...-"
"You don't have to ask," Lucius chuckled. "The company is half Barbara's. She won't mind I'm sure."
"She said to ask you," Ben responded. "I think she wanted me to run it past you, incase anything happens."
"Smart girl that one." Lucius chuckled. "Ofcourse you can."
"Thanks, Mr. Fox."
"Did you find him yet?"
"No. It seems that he likes to lay low."
"Not like him. Find him. And bring him back."
"And if he gets to her?"
"Kill them all."
"Jesus!" Detective Renne Montoya breathed, starring at the dead body, "This is as bad as the previous!" her partner seethed at her.
"You really have to make it a big deal, don't you, Montoya?" Harvey Bullock asked.
"Look who's talking." she muttered. "Do we know what weapon was used this time?"
"It appears to be a pipe," Bullock frowned studying the body.
"What is it?" Renee asked, cautiously.
"I think we worked with ths guy during your rookie days, Montoya." he stated. "Our John Doe here was a murder suspect following the Downer case." Renee's eyes widened.
"Pete Vicer?"
"I'll look into it." Oracle sighed, rubbing her temples. "It's good cops like you that I don't mind working for."
"Thanks a buch, Oracle." Renee responded before cutting the line.
"The Downer case?" Oracle turned around slightly, and nodded. "Isn't that like old?"
"It is. The case was solved eons ago. But now with this guy dead..." Oracle paused, "Aren't you meant to be on patrol Helena?"
"Something came up."
"Oh?"
"Q found me annoying. He's checking the bomb scene again." Huntress sighed sadly. Oracle nodded for a moment. "You want to know why, I presume. Well. Since Mary's appearance, he's having doubts that they maybe dead."
The blue coated man pressed his body against the wall. There was something definately up with this particular guy. Ever since the retrival of Superman, the Justice League had sent a few of their members to find their other members, as well as the Titans and Nightwing. He shifted his position slightly to get a clearer view. Yes. There was something definately familiar about this guy.
"That was close," the guy breathed. "Did we loose them?"
"Looks like it." the woman responded, catching her breath.
"That changes our plan." the guy muttered. The woman looked at him sadly. "We're stuck in this hell whole for like, baby."
"There maybe a way..." she murmured. "How about the underground paths?" the guy grinned at her.
"I knew I loved you for a reason." the Question had enough. Stepping out, he pointed a pistol at the couple.
"What the-?!" the woman gasped. The Question smirked to himself.
"Good to see you again, Mr. Grayson." he greeted, "Your wife has missed you terribly."
"Woah! Slow down there!" Barbara exclaimed as a man ran past her. Turning around slightly, he quickly caught her before she fell.
"Sorry," he apologised, "I'm just kinda in a rush." Barbara looked at him hard before nodding.
"That's O.K. In a city like this, who wouldn't." the man chuckled.
"I'm Danny by the way." he introduced himself with a charming smile.
"Barbara." she smiled back.
James looked out the window sadly, as his wife, Sarah held onto their child protectively. No matter how hard the new heroes fought, there was no way that they could defeat the evil alone. Now with corrupted cops, and various missing or dead heroes... they were alone. And they had lost all hope. He knew that his daughter was out there again. Not technically fighting. But feeding information to the good cops. In particular Renee and Harvey. And other heroes who needed her help. Part of him was glad though. That his daughter was once again helpping the world. And even better for him, he didn't really have to worry about her getting hurt. He sighed heavily, turning to face his family and his grand-daughter. They knew what they had to do. They had no choie but to listen to her. Grabbing their bags, they left.
"Good to see you again, Mr. Grayson." he greeted, "Your wife has missed you terribly." the man narrowed his eyes, now in a fighting position."What are you doing here, Victor." Dick Grayson asked. The Question simply starred at the couple.
"I'm amazed that you were able to hide from our radar. I wonder what the Oracle will say when she learns of this. And more shockingly, how will your wife react?" the woman gripped on to Dick's arm tightly. "I can already guess who you are. As I recall, a young boy would say 'The Coffee Shop Lady'. Name? Sally Jones."
"What do you want Victor?" Dick asked.
"Your wife has asked the team, over and over and over again for us to try and find you, since the return of your daughter. It seems that she never gave up. It's a pity now that I have to break the news to her."
"Don't." Dick warned.
"Don't tell her of Sally, or that you're alive?" the Question smirked. "I already know that this little fling of yours has been going on during your marriage. Maybe she has always suspected it, but she always stood by your side."
"What are you planning? To stop us?" Dick snorted.
"Just stalling for enough time for your wife to get here. She has heard the entire conversation Mr. Grayson."
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digi-gal-rox: that's it for now. happy readings! And if you're wondering why I made Dick this way... well, honestly, I don't know. I probably watch too much movies and TV shows that sometimes present these types of things... or maybe it was a fanfic that I read, I can't remember... well, hope u enjoyed the chapter!
