The more things change the less they stay the same
Hey look a thing, so I'm really sorry life got in the way but I intend to see this story through. So here is chapter 5,
As the room cleared out a silence,one that had once been comfortable but now oppressing, descended on the two remaining occupants. One of the man stared at the other as if waiting for something, when there was no reaction to his staring the man gave a sigh as if expecting nothing less. He sat there for another couple of seconds before he decided to start whether his companion was willing to or not, he had learned that time was precious and you can't waste it with doubts.
"So can I get a sit rep so I know what to expect when we go home?"
"You know?"
"Of course I know, it was giant news all over, Bruce Wayne adopts not just one kid no multiple. Not only are they his wards but his adoptive kids as well. And I want to learn about them to understand what is the difference between them and your first ward."
"The answer is obvious, its staring at you."
"For once in my life I think I deserve a straight answer from you."
"Here, find me when you're ready to go."
Nightwing looked at the tablet in front of him almost afraid of opening it for fear of what he would find. What made these kids different that Bruce would adopt them and give them his name? Did he really want to know? He resolved himself though, at the end of the day these kids had done no wrong and didn't deserve his anger, if it could be called that. He quickly opened the files on the tablet before he lost his resolve:
Name: Jason Todd-Wayne
Age: 13
Birthday: August 2, 2007
Adopted: April 12, 2014
Hair: Black
Eyes: Blue
Height: 5'5
Weight: 114 lbs
Intelligence: High-low genius
Languages: Spanish, English, French(almost complete), German(learning)
Name: Timothy Drake-Wayne
Age: 12
Birthday: July 19, 2008
Adopted: March 9, 2015
Hair: Brown-Black
Eyes: Blue/Green
Height: 5'2
Weight: 106 lbs
Intelligence: Highly Intelligent
Languages: English, Spanish(learning), French(learning)
Name: Stephanie Brown-Wayne
Age: 12
Birthday: August 11, 2008
Adopted: November 23, 2015
Hair: Blonde
Eyes: Blue
Height: 5'0
Weight: 99 lbs
Intelligence: Average-High
Languages: English, French(learning, Spanish(learning)
Name: Cassandra Cain-Wayne
Age: 9
Birthday: January 26, 2011
Adopted: June 12, 2016
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Height: 4'9
Weight: 92
Intelligence: Trained in Martial Arts, no formal schooling
Languages: Learning to speak; English
Name: Terrence McGinnis-Wayne*
Age: 11
Birthday: August 18, 2009
Hair: Black
Eyes: Blue
Height: 5'1
Weight: 110 lbs
Intelligence: high-genius
Languages: English, French, Spanish(learning)
Name: Matthew McGinnis-Wayne*
Age: 6
Birthday: April 1, 2014
Hair: Black
Eyes: Blue
Height: 4'6
Weight: 86 lbs
Intelligence: Too early to tell, high
Languages: English, Spanish(starting)
*Biological children, lived with other parent
Nightwing closed out the files thinking about all he had learned, only one question remained in his mind. He quickly secured the files and then stalked out to find the man who could answer his questions.
Batman worked at the security dock when Nightwing walked in.
"After all this time and I still can predict your moves better than anyone. I have a question, how many of them?"
"None," Bruce didn't need to ask what dick meant he knew what question he would ask without having to think about, avoiding the fact that he only knew this because they were the same questions he would ask if the situation were reversed.
"Do you actually expect me to believe that? I was nine when I started, the eldest is 14 and he hasn't downed the cowl?" No amount of preparation or training, no matter the years they had spent together, could've prepared him for what Batman said next.
"You lost your childhood because of this business, I want them to be kids before they get trapped in this, if this is what they want, so I told them they had to wait until the age of 14 before we would talk about them joining us. That doesn't mean they don't train, being associated with my name can get a person killed and I couldn't bear to lose any of them."
"Wow, that was one thing I didn't expect but then again I don't think even you know everything about Bruce Wayne. Okay I think that's all my mind can handle for the night, are you ready to head back?"
"Yeah, your room is pretty much how you left it."
"Thanks Bruce, maybe you do care somewhat."
"I can't fix my mistakes but I can stop more and I refuse to take the choice from anyone like Batman took it from you." With that he quickly moved to the zeta beam and typed in the coordinates that had become so familiar to him. By the time he had finished Dick had moved next to him into the position that was both familiar and strange.
"Before we go Bruce I want you to know something, I love you and everything I've done is for you and our family but...I don't know Bruce I can't go back to the way things were. Its also obvious that the home I knew is gone."
"No Dick it may look different but it will always be your home." With that both men stepped forward into a home that would never be the same one they left all those years ago to say goodbye.
There is a reason behind what I did here that will be explained, trust me I love Bruce-Dick father/son and will make things okay but it might take awhile.
To be continued very soon I promise, Just stick with me. I may be sparatic but I'm hoping another chapter within the next weeks and like always I want your guys ideas.