Time skip 2 months
Garrett got out of bed and walked into the bathroom of his apartment. He looked in the mirror and thought about his first day in Gotham.
Flashback begin
Garrett awoke to someone shaking him. Garrett quickly shot up and looked around.
Where the hell am I?" He asked the person who shook him.
You are in a guest room. Master Bruce has asked me to wake you and bring you to him." Alfred said
Okay." Garrett said as he forced himself out of bed. He tried to move his left arm, but It was stiff. He followed the butler to a huge dining room.
Good morning" Bruce said when he saw Garrett
Help yourself" He quickly added pointing at the food on the table. Garrett quickly dived into the food. He couldn't remember the last time he had real food. Bruce watched Garrett eat and was shocked at how quickly he ate,
"When was the last time you ate?" Bruce asked Garrett.
"The last time I ate was two hours before my mission. The last time I ate real food was when I was seven." Garrett replied.
"What do you mean by 'real food'? Bruce asked. Before Garrett could answer some shouted
"Who are you?"
"Dick, I'll explain everything while you eat." Bruce said. The newly identified Dick came and sat down at the table.
"This is Garrett Dobbs. He's from another dimension." Bruce said
"Another dimension? You expect me to believe that?" Dick said
"Don't matter if you believe it." Garrett said "and Bruce to answer your question before we were interrupted, For the entire time I was in the rebellion all I got to eat were soldiers rations."
"That explains why you eat as if this is the last food you'll get." Dick said
"Since you're still a minor how would you feel about me adopting you?" Bruce asked Garrett.
"No, thank you. I want to stop using my powers. If I live with you, then you would get me to become a superhero. Due to my training in the rebellion I would end up killing a criminal, and that would get you yelling at me about controlling myself ect. That is onr conversation I would like to avoid.." Garrett said
"Well, that was..." Bruce started before he was cut off
"How did you know?" Dick asked
"Other dimension. Plus he told me." Garrett said
"Garrett what would you say if I got you an apartment so you didn't have to live here, but I was your emergency contact if something happens." Bruce said
"What's the catch?" Garrett asked
"Just two conditions. 1) you go to school. 2) If I ask for your help as Batman you help."
"Ok. Just as long as it's not a private school." Garrett said
"Ok, but I need to create an identity for you first." Bruce said
"That's fine." Garrett said
Flashback end
Garrett couldn't believe It had been two months since that day. Garrett broke out of his thoughts and got ready to face the day. He put on a black shirt and black jeans. He slipped on his dark green windbreaker and grabbed his guitar before slipping out the door.
He made his way down the street to the only cafe that allowed him to play. When he arrived he was greeted by the owner/manager Ryan Hughes.
"Hey man." Ryan said
"Hey Ryan." Garrett responded
"She hasn't been in today." Ryan said with a smirk
"Who?" Garrett asked paying dumb
"The read head you always talk to." Ryan said playing along
"Oh, you mean Barbara?" Garrett asked still playing the game.
"Yep, you should just ask her out already." Ryan said
"I would rather not get shot by her father." Garrett said
"Who's her father?" Ryan asked
"Commissioner Gordon." Garrett said
" Yeah on second thought don't ask her out." Ryan said. Just as he finished say that Barbara walked through the door.
"Speak of the devil" Ryan muttered before telling Garrett to get set up.
Garrett set up the stool he used every time he played at the cafe and took out his guitar. He played the opening to a song no one had heard before.
I saw the light fade from the sky
On the wind I heard a sigh
As the snowflakes cover my fallen brothers
I will say this last goodbye
Night is now falling
So ends this day
The road is now calling
And I must away
Over hill and under tree
Through lands where never light has shone
By silver streams that run down to the sea
Under cloud, beneath the stars
Over snow one winter's morn
I turn at last to paths that lead home
And though where the road then takes me
I cannot tell
We came all this way
But now comes the day
To bid you farewell
Many places I have been
Many sorrows I have seen
But I don't regret
Nor will I forget
All who took the road with me
Night is now falling
So ends this day
The road is now calling
And I must away
Over hill and under tree
Through lands where never light has shone
By silver streams that run down to the sea
To these memories I will hold
With your blessing I will go
To turn at last to paths that lead home
And though where the road then takes me
I cannot tell
We came all this way
But now comes the day
To bid you farewell
I bid you all a very fond farewell
When Garrett finished the song everyone in the cafe clapped. Garrett got off the stool and went to sit by Barbara.
"That was amazing. But the song was sad." Barbara said
"Yeah, I know." Garrett said
"Then why did you play it?" Barbara asked
"I tell you when I'm ready." Garrett said "Hey, Barbara there's something I want to ask you."
"What?" She replied
"Would you go out with me?" Garrett asked
"Like a date?" Barbara asked in reply. Garrett nodded in response to her question.
"Sure." Barbara said
Garrett got a small grin on his face. "I'll let you know the details tomorrow." He said. Barbara nodded in response and they both got up to leave.
Ryan, who was helping a customer, heard every word. He almost laughed when Garrett finally asked out Barbara. This will be so fun to tease them with. Ryan thought as he continued to work.
A/N: I'm not going to right the date due to the fact that I don't write that kind of stuff well.