Hellooo lovely readers! I'm here with the final update for this story. I warn you all now: I'm not the best at endings... So I'm VERY sorry if this sucks. But anyway, you've all been amazing till the very end. I'll be re-reading this entire story again... Eventually... And correcting any possible mistakes and/or missing words.
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Dick silently stepped away from Zatanna and slowly walked out of their view. The idea of Tim being gone was starting to sink into his mind and it wasn't very appealing. He tried to think of an alternative but everything seemed too out of reach.
"Dick..." Came a voice, not too far from him.
"Not now, Zee. I need to think."
He sounded cold and cruel, he knew it. But he didn't mean it. He sighed quite loudly, running a hand through his hair. He was about to begin yet another worldwide search on his computer, when Red Arrow's entry was announced. Dick turned curiously towards the Zeta tubes.
"To what do we owe the pleasure?" He asked sarcastically.
"Someone's in a bad mood." Red Arrow smirked.
"Not having a good day, Roy." He said, looking away.
Roy soon noticed that everyone around them wasn't in a good mood. He quickly assumed something bad must've happened.
"Why do I get the feeling I know what's going on?" He whispered to himself.
"So... What brings you here anyway?"
"Well... I have something that might interest you." He said, walking towards the kitchen and helping himself to a glass of water.
"Like I said, not a good day. That goes for bargains as well."
"You sure? It has to do with Tim."
Both Dick and Zatanna looked up to Roy confused. How was it he knew about Tim's situation?
"I was snooping around, trying to find the real Roy Harper..." He began, now walking back towards Nightwing. "When I came across a few voices, which included our old pal Khaldur. Funny thing is, he was all proud of himself about getting rid of 'boy wonder' and basically disposed of a small vial, containing some sort of liquid that was supposed to help him." Everyone, who had come round to hear what Roy had to say, now saw the clear heartbreak written all over Nightwing's body language. "They left soon and no one came to collect the trash." Roy now had Nightwing's full attention. "And that's where I come in..." Roy pulled out the antidote from one of his pockets and smiled. Nightwing felt the sudden urge to jump in happiness.
"How long has it been with you?" Batgirl asked, staring curiously at the vial.
"A while." He said, looking away. "I had to make sure no one would miss it."
Black Canary soon arrived in the room. She wondered what all the commotion was about.
"Canary! We can save him!" Wonder girl shouted out, jumping up into the air.
"What?" She asked, obviously surprised.
"Red Arrow... He found it." Zatanna said, still holding back her tears.
Canary quickly took the vial and ran back to where Tim was being kept.
"Thank you, Roy." Dick said quietly, once everyone was back to whatever they were doing.
"Don't mention it." He smiled. "I don't know what it's like to lose someone I care about... But I wouldn't want that to happen... Ever."
"But you know that you have all of us on your side, right?" Dick reinforced.
"Yeah... I do now."
x.x
Tim's POV
I see skies of blue... Clouds of white... No idea why I'm mentally singing that, but it just popped into mind. Well, my mind works in mysterious ways. I feel someone poking me. Wish they'd stop. No one respects those who are resting anymore.
"Tim?"
Is that Dick's voice? Can't be morning already... He's going to wake me up for school... I just know it.
"Tim, please... Please answer me."
Is he really that desperate to wake me up? School's important but there's no need to reach this level of desperation.
"Nightwing... There's a chance it won't work... Don't get your hopes too high."
What is Black Canary talking about? And why is Black Canary in my room? Since when does Bruce allow random League members into his home? They could at least give me a few more minutes of sleep time.
"This will work. He's breathing."
Who's breathing? I know I am... Otherwise I'd be dead. Ha! Congratulations to me for stating the obvious.
"Tim... Can you hear me?"
"Geez Dick, give me five more minutes."
Zatanna's POV
I think Dick jumped up and down mentally just now. Not sure I've ever seen his smile so wide either. And did Tim just ask for five more minutes? Maybe he's been dreaming this whole time... Not sure we'll get the chance to find out.
"Tim, wake up you lazy person." Dick laughed... He looks amazing when he laughs.
Tim mumbled something again, which resulted in both Dick and Wally shaking him awake.
x.x
Tim had gotten so much attention back at the cave that he was almost going mad. He decided to spend a few days in the mansion, with only Alfred to keep him company.
"Glad to see that you're in one piece master Tim. You had us all worried."
Tim smiled weakly. He was aware of what had happened and couldn't help feeling strange. It's not every day that you suddenly die and your friends bring you back to life. He couldn't help but wonder how everyone had reacted to his loss.
"Stop thinking so much."
Tim jumped slightly at Zatanna's voice.
"What are you doing here?"
"Dick and I came to see if you wanted any ice cream." She smiled, holding out a 1litre pot of chocolate ice cream.
"I voted for a different flavour." Dick said as he appeared behind his girlfriend. "But she's addicted, you know."
Tim grinned and grabbed the pot out of Zatanna's hands and ran down the stairs.
"Last one in the TV room has to kiss the Joker!"
"Tim! Alfred said 'no running in the house', remember?" Dick shouted.
"Alfred also said he was going to buy groceries." Zatanna smirked. "What the eyes don't see, the heart doesn't feel."
Zatanna sprinted down the stairs, attempting to catch up with Tim. She threw the coat she was holding backwards, which Dick caught easily.
Zatanna eventually found the TV room and walked in, panting. Tim and Dick looked up at her and smiled.
"Took you long enough." Dick finally said.
"I'll let Joker know that you'll need his services next time we meet." Tim grinned.
"Oh shut up. This place is too big and has too many secret passageways." Zatanna said, dropping herself on the couch.
"Wait until you see the Bat cave." Dick smiled. "Then you'll definitely get lost."
Tim began changing the channels quickly, searching for something interesting to watch. Zatanna let out a slight scream when he passed The Little Mermaid. Both boys stared at her curiously.
"What? It's adorable." She said, sighing.
"Sure it is." Tim smirked.
They spent the entire day together and were luckily not bothered by mischief and mayhem. They watched random TV shows, tried baking a cake, drove Alfred insane, ran around the mansion like a bunch of toddlers and drove Alfred insane a little more... They kept it up until Tim was found asleep on an armchair in the library.
"Maybe that's our cue to go." Dick whispered, grabbing Zatanna's hand.
"Dinner at McDonalds?" She asked, grinning slightly.
"Fine with me."
x.x
"I have reason to believe that the Robin still lives." Came Savage's voice.
"It doesn't matter. Nothing can save them from what comes next." Black Manta answered.
"I suggest you pass this next phase to me." Klarion squeaked. "I'm the most talented for it, anyway."
"It won't be necessary Klarion." Black Manta answered, trying to sound convincing. "My son is capable of handling it."
"Like he handled the Robin?" Queen Bee muttered. "I also agree that Klarion should take care of this next stage."
Klarion's image suddenly disappeared from the screen. Khaldur watched silently the conversation between his father and The Light. Without any warning, Klarion appeared before them, grinning evily.
"I'm accepting no failure's from now on." Savage said, before ending the conversation.
"Any ideas from where to start, witch boy?" Black Manta hissed.
"I never come unprepared, Manta." He smirked. "I know just who can assist us."
And... Scene!
Liked it? Hated it? I don't mind... It's going to be here either way. This was the last chapter for this story... I mighthave a sequel... But that depends on many things, (my imagination is definitely one of them!).
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