AN: Well seeing as I just updated recently *last night* I really don't have anything to say other than I enjoy reading all your wonderful reviews~ 8D Okay, so happy reading!

Reunion

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"What are you doing here, Kory?"

She fiddled with her fingers and hesitated to answer him, "I came back to you"

He laughed a full blown laugh in her face, "Me and you? Don't be stupid, Kory"

Kory bit her bottom lip hard as she tried not to cry, her heart was already shattered, crumbled, and turned to dust. She was not about to give him the satisfaction of seeing her weak and crying.

"I thought you loved me" She whispered.

"I don't. Can't you see I'm happy with Babs?" He smirked as he held Babs closer to his side. Kory heard Babs laughing at her too as they both said awful things to her.

Kory ran past them and tried opening the door but it was sealed shut. Fists pounding on the cold wood of the door, her yells of begging for them to let her out; and having her former love and his new flame laughing in her face. It was all too much for her to handle.

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"No… please… let me out!... please… no… RICHARD!" Kory shouted as she shot up from bed. Her whole body sweating, she looked down at her hand, she was shaking. Wiping the sweat off her face, she started to cry.

"Kory! Kory!" She heard Donna frantically calling as Donna entered her room. She went and sat down on the bed next to Kory as she placed a hand gently on her knee. "Kory, sweetie, please look at me" Donna whispered as she took hold of one of Kory's hand and gently removed it away from her covered face.

"It felt so real, Donna, it felt so real!" Kory cried as she shook still affected by her nightmare.

Donna wrapped her arms around Kory and hugged her until her shaking and racing heart calmed down. "I know sweetie, I know" Donna soothed.

A couple of minutes passed and Kory was fine and back to normal again. They now sat in the empty kitchen as Donna watched Kory take little pieces of pita bread and dip them into mustard. "You know, I still don't understand how you can love mustard so much" Donna teased as Kory slightly giggled, "Perhaps because it reminds me of this one condiment we use in our food back home. Some countries have spicy food, others sweeter, dairy filled, mostly meats, or beers, but in Tamaran, most of our foods are sour or tart" Kory explained as she shook the mustard bottle and squeezed a mouthful into her mouth.

Donna laughed, "You're so silly" She teased as she wrapped her fingers around her nice warm cup of tea and took a sip. "You know, you really scared me" Donna whispered.

"I did?" Kory asked titling her head.

Donna nodded, "I heard you yell and I instantly thought you fell out of bed. I was so scared to find out something happened to you and the baby"

Kory felt really touched, there was no other friend like Donna, she was truly an angel. Kory gently rubbed her small belly and smiled, "Nothing could ever happen to my baby. I just had a very terrible nightmare"

"Do you want to talk about it?"

"It could help but I already know it's just my insecurities trying to get the best of me. Nothing is for certain until I talk to Richard"

"So, do you want to go back home to Gotham?"

Kory nodded, "I think it's time Donna. I couldn't live with myself if Richard didn't know about his baby. I gave it much thought and even if he hates me, I don't want him to hate me for the fact that I never told him I was pregnant"

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"Knock knock" Jason said as he busted into Richard's room. Leaning against the door, Jason crossed his arms as he watched his brother staring out his window.

"Are you ready to write a haiku or something?" Jason teased as Richard turned around and rubbed the back of his neck, "No, I was thinking about Kory again"

Jason rolled his head, "You are so dense and in love with her. Anyways I have good and bad news"

"Oh, and what's that?"

"Good or bad news first?"

Richard raised an eyebrow, "Does it matter, Jay?"

"Well I guess not. Anyways, bad news is that dad might not be home until the middle of January. Some stupid business meeting in the asian market isn't going so well and blah blah blah some bs like that. Good news is that the demon spawn is coming home, he wants to spend the holidays with us this year instead of with his mom so prepare for hell"

Richard chuckled, "Damian isn't so bad, Jason. He's just a little rough around the edges and besides he's only ten!"

"Just a little rough around the edges? That brat switched my shampoo for red dye but hey I'm not complaining"

"Gee really? It sure does sound like it to me" Richard rolled his eyes. He knew that Jason was excited to have their youngest brother home. He and Jay were extreme troublemakers during the holidays that's why all the nice holiday photos they had as a family were always taken a month before the given holiday they shared together. Alfred better be armed and ready with some aspirins and a couple of bandages.

They heard the doorbell and knew that it was Damian. "Well what are you waiting for? Let's go!" Jason pushed Richard out of his room and down the stairs as he jokingly said, "It's here! It's here"

Richard chuckled, "Are we greeting Dami or getting a pizza?"

"They're both the same damn thing" Jason stuck his tongue out as he beat Alfred at opening the door.

He was instantly greeted by a big white marshmallow.

"Umm… did anyone order a giant marshmallow?" Jason asked as the thing started to move.

"It's me, you ass" Damian unzipped his overstuffed white jacket, "Mother insisted that I wore that in fear that I would catch a cold" He said grumpily as he shook his head from the snowflakes.

Before Richard, Tim, or Cassie could greet him, Jason instantly picked up Damian and ran off with him somewhere.

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The doorbell rang as Rachel yawned and went to open the door. "It's good to see you again, Rachel" The voice said as Rachel's eyes widen, "Donna?" She said surprised as she hugged Donna and ushered her inside, Kory sheepishly followed behind as Rachel hugged her and kissed her cheek, "You have a lot of explaining to do. I was so worried about you" Rachel squeezed Kory's hand as she smiled, "I do apologize, I should have told you where I've gone but I do hope you can forgive me"

"I could never stay mad at you, Kor. Now please sit down, I'll warm up some water for tea" Rachel walked into the kitchen to set a kettle filled with water on the stove to warm up.

"So where's Gar? Last I heard was that you guys moved in together?" Donna asked as Rachel nodded, "Yes, Gar moved in with me about two years ago, he went to bed early since he's working the night shift at the vet clinic. I was reading a book and next thing I know, I'm waking up to the doorbell"

"Sorry to impose on you, Rach" Kory softly said as Rachel shook her head, "Not at all, you're always welcomed here, Kor. Now why don't you take off that thick coat and relax?"

Kory looked down; suddenly her nails looked much more interesting. "I'd rather not"

Donna looked at Kory and bit her lip, "Kory, we can't hide it forever. You can't wear a coat everywhere, you can trust Rachel and wouldn't it be nice to let more of your friends know?" Donna gently reasoned as Kory took a deep breath and sighed. "I-I guess you are right" She said as she stood up and took her purple winter coat off.

Rachel walked out of the kitchen and back to the living, curious as to what they both meant. When Kory took off her coat, she revealed her petite form that showed a baby bump.

"Kory are you-"Rachel didn't finish as Kory nodded and caressed her belly. "Yes I am, Rachel. I'm seven months pregnant and no I didn't have a wild time in Greece" She giggled as Rachel went and sat in the living room with them.

"So whose baby is it? Do you know what the gender is? Oh Kory, you're glowing! Seven months? Wow, you look good" Rachel smiled as Kory sat down, "Well let's see, Richard is the father, yes I do know what the gender is, and thank you! The women in my family are quite lucky, we don't really get huge but by next month I should gain a little more weight"

While Kory and Rachel were talking and updating each other on what's happened in the last seven months, Donna felt her phone vibrating as she looked at the name on the screen knowing already it was Jason anyways. "Excuse me ladies, but I need to take this" Donna politely excused herself and softly closed the door behind her knowing that Gar was asleep.

"So does Richard know yet?" Rachel asked as she sipped her tea.

Kory shook her head, "Not yet and that's why I've returned. I want to tell him at least about the baby if nothing else. I will always love him but if he's happy with Barbara then I will not meddle"

"It takes a lot of courage to think that way"

"I have the blessing of X'hal on my side and whatever happens, well happens"

"So have you thought of a name yet? What do you think your baby will look like?"

"I have thought of a name but I hope that Richard approves and if anything, I would want the baby to look more like him and maybe have my eyes but the shade of his blue eyes is also very nice"

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"Hey Jay" Donna greeted as she heard something breaking in the background, "What was that?" She asked as Jason chuckled and yelled, "Ace go after him!" His attention went back to Donna, "Sorry babe, what?"

Donna giggled, "You know Ace isn't a blood hound so what did you break now?"

"What makes you think I'm the one who broke something?"

"Because I know you"

"Fair enough and it wasn't me, it was Damian"

"Damian's staying with you guys for the holidays?"

"That's right. It's great but the twerp got smarter and faster since the last time I saw him so I really have to step up on my game. It's hunting season after all"

Donna playfully rolled her eyes, "What, for rabbits?"

He chuckled, "Try a little demon bat. Anyways so are you in Gotham?"

"So impatient, Jay. Yes we are, and we got here just fine, thanks for asking"

"Hey I was getting around to asking that eventually"

"Ah, chivalry isn't dead after all"

"Not with me around, I'm the most chivalrous damn bastard out there"

Donna laughed, "Cute"

They stayed on the phone for a couple of minutes. Jason assured her that Richard was alone and that there were no plans of Babs interrupting or ruining their plans. She thanked him and went inside to get Kory. They said their goodbyes to Rachel wishing they could stay but it would get late if they were entertained more.

Kory hugged Rachel and promised her that she wasn't planning of running away again and that she would be moving back to her little condo in a couple of weeks. Donna also had good news for Rachel telling her that she would be staying with Kory for some time until she found a nice apartment in Gotham. She loved Greece but she did miss the change of climate so the snow would be a nice change.

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"Okay Kory, we're here sweetie. Are you ready for this?" Donna asked as she held onto Kory's hand. Kory nodded and assured her that she was more than ready to see him again after nearly a year without seeing him. Her heart was racing and her knees felt weak, taking a deep breath, she tried calming herself.

Donna rang the doorbell as he heard Ace barking and some yelling inside. Alfred opened the door, "Miss Anders? Miss Troy? What a pleasant surprise!" He bowed as he let them inside. "It's so good to see you again, Alfred!" Donna smiled and hugged him as Alfred coughed and excused himself.

Donna giggled, "Same old Alfred"

Kory smiled and stayed right behind Donna as they watched Tim running away from Ace and Damian. Cassie was right behind the trail of boys as she quickly waved at Donna and Kory and ran off after them. "You little punks! That was dinner!" Jason yelled as he stopped to catch his breath.

"What happened?" Donna smiled as Jason composed himself and smirked as he pointed to the direction the kids ran off to. "Damian decided to be funny and stuff Tim's pants with tonight's ground beef dinner when he was taking a nap on the couch. Ace followed the scent and well the rest is history" He explained as he got closer.

Donna hugged him and gave him a quick peck on the lips as she took his hand. "We have a lot of catching up to do but first now that I look at Kory" He paused as he eyed Kory up and down, "I don't know what it is but you look good, Kor"

Kory smiled and thanked him for his compliment. She was about to ask him where Richard was at when he chuckled and pointed upstairs. She excused herself and headed up to Richard's room as Jason took Donna somewhere else in the manor.

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Jason led Donna out to their botanical gardens. The entire place filled with snow and dim lamps. It had a dreamy and romantic aura around it as they walked around the large backyard, hand in hand. "You know, I feel like we're fifteen again" Jason smirked.

"Oh really? I didn't notice you aged" Donna stuck her tongue out.

Jason rolled his eyes, "Hardy har har, how I miss your sarcasm"

"No one can beat you at that Todd" Donna giggled.

"Damn right!" Jason patted his chest proudly as he leaned down and captured her lips in a surprise kiss. "Now move it, grandma" He whispered.

"Grandma? Who are you calling a grandma, you old fool!" Donna bit back as she covered her face from the sudden attack of a small snowball.

She narrowed her eyes and playfully yelled, "Jason Todd, you're a dead man!"

Donna formed a snowball as they chased each other around the maze of frozen flowers laughing and smiling as they threw snowballs at each other.

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Richard was sitting on his bed looking over a box filled with things that Kory has given him over the years. He didn't feel like being surrounded by the chaos that was his little brothers so he went upstairs to sort and clean things out. While he was organizing his closet, he found a large shoe box that was collecting dust on the floor. Picking it up he took it to his bed and started to go over its content. Smiling, he took each item and chuckled remembering the stories behind each one.

He heard a soft knock at his door, getting up he went to open it. "G-Greetings" That sweet voice that he thought he would never hear said to him. Richard stared at her, a shaky cold hand caressing her cheek, "Is this a dream?" He asked as she closed her eyes and nuzzled her cheek against his hand, "No" She purred as she stepped into the room and closed the door behind her.

Richard made sure to lock it as without a second thought, he held her against the wall of the door and kissed her with everything he had. All the guilt, all the regret, all the pain, but above all, all the love he had. She moaned as her fingers ran through his ebony hair. Richard lovingly trailed kisses down her neck as he rested his head on her shoulder, "Don't leave me again, Kor" He whispered as he lifted his head and stared at her beautiful green eyes that were filled with tears.

"Shh, it's okay, please don't cry Kory" He begged as she wrapped her arms around him and hugged him as he gently held her. They stood there in each other's embrace for a couple of minutes as he waited for her to calm down. Once she was fine, they sat down on his bed together. "Richard," Kory began as she placed her hand on his knee, "You should know that my love is eternal for you. I am Tamaranian and my people never go back on their word"

Richard took her hand, "I know and I've been a complete jerk to you. It took me so, so long to figure out" He paused as he leaned closer. Kory met him half way and whispered, "Figure what?" She asked as he whispered, "That I can't live without you" With that he closed the gap and sweetly kissed her.

Kory's heart was soaring and she felt like crying in joy but she didn't want to scare him. At times she cursed the gift of an emotional roller coaster that comes with pregnancy. She slightly gasped as she felt the baby kick and it startled Richard. "What's wrong? Did I hurt you?" Richard frantically asked as she stood up and reassured him that she was fine. "Richard, I am very happy to hear your words and X'hal, how long I've waited and wished to hear them but," Kory bit her lip and looked down, "But I must be honest with you. I didn't just come back so we could mend things; I came to tell you something. Good or bad news, however you shall take it as, just know that I do not regret it and that I am more than happy"

Kory didn't wait for his answer as she slowly took off her coat and revealed the baby bump. Richard sat there taking in her form but before he could open his mouth, she could almost read his mind and knew exactly what he was going to ask. "Richard, it is your child" Kory gently rubbed her belly and smiled, "She kicks a lot when she senses that I am happy and X'hal does she like mustard like I do. I practically put it on everything I eat! I didn't know until I was about two months, that's when I got the 'whenever it hits me' sickness" Kory got closer as Richard sat there speechless, he placed his shaky hands on her small stomach, "It's a girl?" He croaked as she giggled, "Yes"

Kory moved his hands around until Richard felt the baby kick. A beautiful bright smile touched his lips as he whispered, "I'm going to be a dad"

Kory giggled again, "Yes. I couldn't bear not to tell you Richard"

Richard lifted her shirt up and kissed her belly, "My daughter. Does she have a name yet?"

Kory gasped again feeling the baby kick again in joy, she nodded and smiled, "I wanted it to be in its Tamaranian spelling but I chose the name Mar'i Grayson just like your mother Mary"

Richard looked up, "You would do that?"

Kory nodded, "I know how special she was to you and having your first child named after her would be glorious. It's a beautiful name"

"No Kory, you're wrong"

"I am?" She asked titling her head.

He smiled, "Not my child but our child"

Kory couldn't contain her happiness as she pushed Richard onto his back as she got on top of him and kissed him everywhere. He placed his hands on her waist as he groaned; Kory was going to be the death of him.

From that instance on, he knew that no other women could ever compare to her. No other woman could make him feel this way. He could love no other like he loved Kory Anders. In that instance he knew that it was over with Babs but it's not like they had a serious relationship to begin with seeing as he hardly talked to her or took her out.

Now knowing that Kory was pregnant he vowed to never leave her. He would be diagnosed as a psychopath and shipped to Arkham Asylum first before he ever broke his promised. He sure as hell didn't want to leave her and their every growing daughter inside of her.

Their reunion lead to mending hearts and a fresh new start. It lead to the final chapter of their friendship and the new chapter of them as lovers. Their reunion was the best one imagined. Tears of joy shed instead of tears of pain or sadness.

Richard and Kory felt complete and whole for once in their lives. Kory finally confessed her love and Richard had Kory back in his arms.

Spending the holidays together seemed like a possibility now. It looked like Tim was going to have his family Christmas after all.

Now the only thing missing was the head man of the house himself.

The one and only.

Bruce Wayne.

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Done! To be continued.

What will happen with Babs? What about Bruce?

Oh how much I love Donna~ she's my second favorite female in the DCU. She's just the sweetest person ever. Anyways before I ramble on about Donna Troy, small terms used:

Pita bread – literally a bread pocket. It's could be used in many ways, from making a gyro to a sandwich or taco, It's great with hummus, thousand island, or any dressing!

Haiku - A short Japanese poem.

A couple of notes:

Jason Todd is originally a red head, it switched between red and black a lot like in the New Teen Titans. As Robin he had black hair and later on as Red Hood he went back to red in Morrison's run of Batman & Robin just like he had black hair as Red Hood in the movie Batman: Under The Red Hood. So it switches depending on the author.

Damian Wayne aka Robin V - Damian to say the least is a little punk. A formal, serious, and sarcastic little punk who hates Tim Drake. He's adorable. His mother is Talia Al Ghul and his father is Bruce Wayne. Damian was trained to be a assassin since birth and trained with the League of Assassins. He wanted to be different so he decided to side with his father instead, though their relationship as the dynamic duo started out at a choppy and strained start.
He was Dick's Robin when Dick had to fill the role of Batman. Dick was a mentor to him but above all a big brother to Damian. Damian is like Bruce in the way that they don't easily express themselves but Damian was very close to his big brother Dick.

So ya know the drill!

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