Sorry it took so long to update guys! Anyway shout out to MyDirtyLittleSecret, Chalantness, and Chalant Lover for the inspiration. Song "Daylight" By Maroon 5, not actually written by Dick Grayson, or maybe it was I'm not really sure. Haha. Oh well. I hope you enjoy, it might get just a little confusing at the end.
Dick was ready with Bruce on a mission to find Jason Todd, throughout the world. Jason had not died, but this broke Zatanna's heart to just be away from him for extended periods of time, she always feared he was going to die, even though she knew he was one of the world's best fighters. She didn't want to be clingy, and she tried not to be.
She had a hard time coping with it, she even had bad dreams. Artemis and Wally had come to visit her however to stay with her at hers and Dick's apartment while he was away.
Dick had not left yet however and wanted to delay for a day to go to the Happy Harbor Carnival with Zatanna, Wally, and Artemis.
"Wally, it's been a while man, I'm glad you guys come to visit every once in a while." Dick said, "It's great to see you, you know these trips here make Artemis cranky." He pointed over there, his old sense of humor resurfacing.
"Slap him for me, please Dick?" Artemis said looking over at him, then looking over at Zatanna. Wally looked at Dick and whispered. "Oh, the Bat-hearing has rubbed off on her from Zatanna, huh?"
Dick nudged him, "I didn't teach her that, okay maybe a little." "Just like you didn't teach her how to fight, or wrestle, or kiss..." "Shut up." Dick laughed
"What did I say? I just said…" They didn't notice but Artemis and Zatanna were right next to them, and Artemis nudged Wally as soon as he said that. He stopped, looked her in the eye and smiled. Wally gave her a quick kiss.
Zatanna took her hand to his waist to show him that she was there, awaiting his embrace. He followed up by wrapping his arms around her and picking her up.
She wrapped her arms over his shoulders and around his neck. They stared into each other's beautiful blue, different eyes. Their lips met in the middle, the passion in the room flowing. Zatanna's tongue bullied Dick's inside his mouth.
"They're so sweet, aren't they Wally?" Artemis said
Dick and Zatanna pulled apart, "Ah-hem I was thinking we could go to the Happy Harbor Carnival, it's only on for a few more days." Artemis replied before Zatanna could answer. "That sounds like a great idea, doesn't it Wally?"
"Yeah, sounds like fun to me. Just like old times, eh partner?" Wally looked over at Dick who nodded and looked back at Zatanna.
"What do you think?" They were still in an embrace. She looked at him with a smile, "It sounds good to me, a good way to spend time with Artemis and Wally."
"Alright it's settled then, we'll take my car then." Dick said. Wally looked and laughed, "Well as long as I don't have to drive." Artemis looked at him, giving him a smile. "Your jokes never end, do they?" "Don't count on it, babe."
"You two make me sick." Zatanna said sarcastically. "Yeah, seriously get a room you two." Dick continued, laughing.
"Oh like you two can talk about that, "You guys do this more than us." Wally said. Dick replied, "Yeah, you're probably right." He blushed a bit. "We should probably get going now."
They headed to his car in the garage, truly there was no point in this, the only people who ever checked in and out of his apartment were him and Zatanna, other members of the Team and Justice League members.
Harold Allnut worked the front desk, a true member of the Bat Family. Harold had earned the right by helping build new tech for Bruce and Dick. "Top of the mornin' to ya, Harold, how are you?" Dick said.
"I'm doing pretty well, Mr. Grayson, I get lonely here some days, but otherwise, my back's doing great since the operation." "Well that's good to hear, Jean-Paul might be making a visit to check on you while we're away."
"You'll be back tonight, sir?" "Yeah, but I'll be heading out with Mr. Wayne soon enough." "Okay sir, will Miss Zatara be heading with you?"
"No, she, Miss Crock, and Mr. West are going to be staying here in Bludhaven with you. Okay?" "I understand sir, pleasure to see you again."
"The pleasure is mine, Harold. Thank you. Let's get going." Dick took hold of Zatanna's hand. Zatanna looked at Harold. "We'll see you tonight, Harold." Harold looked back and said, "Okay, you all have fun guys!"
They walked around into the garage and got into Dick's Camaro, his second car. "Well he hasn't changed since the last time we were here." Artemis said.
"He's a good man, but the reason I have him working the lobby is because anywhere else, he'd get himself killed." Dick started his Camaro
"Something you and Zatanna do every day, work to get yourself killed." Wally said.
"Don't go there with me." "I know, I'm sorry, it's true though, and that's why we gave up the hero life."
"It's just something we can't live without." "Yeah, I'm done; let's just try to enjoy ourselves and the ride here."
In about 45 minutes they reached the Carnival in Happy Harbor. "We're here." Dick said with a smile. He got out and opened the door to the Camaro, letting Zatanna out. "Oh and Conner and M'gann are coming to meet us here too."
"Really?! I haven't seen them in forever." Artemis said with excitement. "Aw, he'll probably ask me to pay him the money I owe him."
"You owe him money?" Artemis asked, a disappointed look crossing her face. "Yeah, but it's only $5, it's just from a bet we made last time we were in Happy Harbor." "What was that?" "That I could beat Superman in a race. It didn't work out, I tripped on a rock." "Idiot..." "But I'm your idiot, right?" "Yeah, you are." She hugged him
"Here they come now. Hey you guys!" Zatanna exclaimed. M'gann called out as she ran toward Zatanna with her arms outstretched, "Zatanna!" "Hey M'gann!" Zatanna accepted her hug, and Artemis rushed out giving her a hug. M'gann opened her eyes to see Artemis there. "Artemis!" They were so happy to be reunited.
Conner approached Dick and Wally, giving them quick Bro Hugs, and shaking their hands. "Conner, I'm glad to see you in one piece, as always." Dick said smiling. "Dick, it's great to see you on this fine day." "Conner, long time no see." Wally said with a smile, "Hey Wally, where's that five bucks you owe me?" "It's sitting inside of my wallet." He went to reach for it, but Conner stuck out his hand, "No, no don't give it to me, M'gann is walking up, she doesn't like it when I make bets." "Same thing with Artemis."
Dick cut in pulling out the ring from his back pocket, "It's the same with Zatanna. So you two, when do you think I should pop the question?" Wally and Conner both looked at him, they already knew about this a few days before. "On the Ferris Wheel, do you think?" "No, I have to do it somewhere better."
The girls walked up. Dick and Wally greeted M'gann while Zatanna and Artemis did the same for Conner. Zatanna grabbed Dicks hand, "Let's get on some rides, shall we?" "Yes, let's." He smiled. The others followed them closely behind.
They let go of each other's hands, keeping them close, and they interlocked their fingers together. He kissed her on the cheek. They walked to the bumper cars, and they all strapped in, it was just the six of them in the bumper cars, and they had a lot of fun.
The bromances and romances were happening throughout it, with the girls bumping into each other, the guys bumping into each other, and the guys bumping into their girls, and the girls bumping into their guys. Zatanna just loved moments like these, when really, everyone else but her, Dick, and her best friends were with her. Their time on the bumper cars was up, mostly because Conner had accidentally broken off the steering wheel from his bumper car.
Dick and Zatanna couldn't keep their eyes of off of each other, and all Dick could think about was the big moment tonight. Zatanna was wearing a dress with flowered design, consisting of lavender and yellow carnations as a design all over it, it hugged her curves just right, and showing just enough skin, it drove him crazy, she was so flawless in his eyes. Dick was wearing a light blue Ralph Lauren Polo Tee that fit his form perfectly with Red Polo shorts and Sperry boat shoes. Zatanna couldn't keep her eyes off him. She grabbed the side of his face, and kissed him on the cheek when they stopped to wait to get on the Ferris wheel.
Wally glanced over at Artemis, knowing she knew something was up. He decided to change the subject. "So are you enjoying yourself, Artemis?" Wally said
"Yeah babe, but I can't help but feel something beautiful is going to happen tonight, and I just can't put my finger on it." Artemis replied softly
"Oh it's probably nothing, just don't worry about it." He took her hand and took her on the Ferris wheel.
Conner and M'gann followed the other two couples, holding hands, they were happy as could be. The Ferris wheel started, Dick and Zatanna had their fingers interlocked. The ride seemed like it would never end, and the emotions were all over the air.
There was a large man in black flying toward the Ferris Wheel, and he flew right through it, any closer he would've knocked it down.
"Black Adam!" Dick acknowledged.
Soon after a man in a green and black suit flew after Black Adam and they knew that they were engaged in combat.
"Dick, look! It's Hal! He's way out of his league in this fight." Conner replied.
"Don't underestimate the power of a Green Lantern and his ring." Dick replied
"I'm not; it's just that Adam is out of my league, in class of strength, he's even taken down Superman before."
"Captain Marvel has defeated him with ease. Let's go. We need to suit up."
"You need to suit up. Well you, Zatanna, Wally and Artemis. It only takes Wally a few seconds. And M'gann just needs to change her outfit, in private of course."
The group changed, and soon all of them were suited up, Hal held his ground, even nearly knocking out Black Adam, but one problem was that his arm was broken.
"Adam! Why are you here?" Hal asked him.
"I seek those who fight with the Wizard." Adam said as he took Hal down to the ground, holding his mouth.
Hal was unable to create constructs with his ring because of the broken arm, and he was using the constructs to keep his arm in a splint.
Dick was about to call in support when Wally went to attack Adam, and was able to stop Adam from killing him, and everyone else rushed in including Dick and Zatanna.
"Pots Mada kcalb" Zatanna said quickly.
"I'll handle this one, Team!" A voice said, coming from a man in red with a lightning bolt.
His agility was insane, and he fought Black Adam to where it was an even fight. They threw punches with incredible speed, and none seemed to be able to best the other.
That was when Superman joined the fight and the tables turned in favor of the League and the Team. This allowed Conner to get his own hits in as well. The experience brought Black Adam to his knees, and John Stewart and Guy Gardner arrived in order to contain the Shazam's former champion.
A long time passes and Dick, Zatanna, Wally, Artemis, Conner and M'gann are all happy to get out of their costumes after getting the area cleaned up. They thanked Hal Jordan, Superman and Captain Marvel as they left the vicinity, as well as John and Guy.
"Just, stay out of trouble now." Superman said as his last statement before they flew off with Black Adam.
"We will!" Dick called out.
This made Clark smile as he flew off, as by then he was the only one able to hear, with his super hearing.
So the gang ran off and changed back into their civvies. Finally after they changed, Dick grasped the small box in his hand after they had gone on a walk throughout the park. Finally they went to a multi band/artist concert that they had playing at the carnival that night on the stage.
A friend of Dick's, Adam Levine and his band, Maroon 5 was performing. After they played "One More Night", Adam stopped and said. "Well I have a friend here, who's somewhere out in the crowd. Dick Grayson! He wants to sing a special song for his lady."
Dick walked up onto the stage, with a great round of applause and a crowd watching him. "Thank you Adam, may I say it is an honor to be up here with you guys."
Adam looked at his friend, "The honor is all ours, Mr. Grayson."
Dick looked out at the crowd, he saw his friends, and then let his gaze avert over to the beautiful raven haired girl with the ocean blue eyes that captivated his heart so much. She stood there in the front of the crowd now, she and the rest of the group moved up. He was in awe of her beauty, he saw Bruce, Diana, Dinah and Oliver watching as well, now dressed up.
"This song was written by myself and was read over and made into a song by Adam, about three years back, and I think you guys may or may not know it well, this song is called Daylight, the inspiration was from my lovely girlfriend, Zatanna."
They began the music, and Dick began to sing with the guitar. "Here I am waiting, I'll have to leave soon, why am I holdin' on, we knew this day would come, we knew it all along. How did it come so fast?"
His eyes were fixed on Zatanna the whole time.
"This is our last night, but it's late and I'm tryin' not to sleep 'Cuz I know, when I wake up I will have to slip away. And when the daylight comes I'll have to go. But, tonight I'm gonna hold you so close. Cause in the daylight, we'll be on our own. But, tonight I need to hold you so close. Oh whoa, oh whoa, oh whoa, oh whoa, oh whoa, oh whoa"
The girls all over wished it was them that Dick was singing to. His talented voice, even the way he was almost awkwardly standing with the microphone in his hands throughout the song made quiver.
"Here I am staring, at your perfection in my arms; so beautiful. The sky is getting bright, the stars are burnin' out. Somebody slow it down. This is way too hard; 'cause I know when the sun comes up I will leave. This is my last glance that will soon be memories. And when the daylight comes I'll have to go. But tonight I'm gonna hold you so close, cause in the daylight, we'll be on our own but tonight, I need to hold you so close. Oh whoa, oh whoa, oh whoa, oh whoa, oh whoa, oh whoa; I never wanted to stop, because I don't want to start all over, start all over. I was afraid of the dark, but now it's all that I want, all that I want, all that I want. And when the daylight comes I'll have to go. But, tonight I'm gonna hold you so close. Cause in the daylight, we'll be on our own. But, tonight I need to hold you so close."
The song was nearing its close, and everyone knew it, tears actually filled people's eyes so much, and it was so relevant to their situation, because tonight Dick was going to hold Zatanna close, and they wouldn't see each other for some time.
"And when the daylight comes I'll have to go. But, tonight I'm gonna hold you so close. Cause in the daylight, we'll be on our own. But, tonight I need to hold you so close. Oh whoa, oh whoa, oh whoa, oh whoa, oh whoa, oh whoa, oh whoa, yeah, oh whoa, yeah, oh whoa yeah yeah, oh whoa, yeah hey, oh whoa, yeah hey, oh whoa"
The music faded with Dick's voice. After they knew it the beautiful serenade was over. It felt as if everyone else wasn't there, it was just them. It was just them for a few moments, and it felt perfect, even though they were separated.
Reality snapped back in as Adam put his hand on Dick's shoulder. Dick looked back at Adam. "Hey thanks for this. I'd like for my girlfriend to join me up on stage, if that's okay with you Adam?"
Adam grinned. "Yeah, that'd be awesome. Tell her to come up."
Dick glanced down and beckoned for his girlfriend to join him on stage. He embraced her lovingly, and held her close to him. They let go, keeping her hands in his. He bent down on one knee, and pulled out the tiny box in one swift movement.
He began to speak, confidently, nervously. He knew what her answer would be. He didn't know why he was nervous, he just was. "Zatanna, I need you in my life, because I love you. Throughout these years we've been together, I realize you're all that keeps me going, and frankly. Life without you would suck. So let's take a chance, risk it all, and take it to the next level. Zatanna Zatara, will you marry me?"
She was clasping her hands in front of her mouth as he made his speech, awestruck; she really didn't see this coming. She was so happy; tears trickled down her cheeks and into her palms. "Yes! Absolutely yes! Of course I'll marry you."
He got off his knee and hugged her tightly. This time he looked at her and gave her a loving kiss on the lips, no tongue, just enough.
"Congratulations you two, may you live long fruitful lives together! Well, that's it for tonight folks, thank you for coming out and supporting the Happy Harbor Carnival. See you next time we're out here." Adam said to Dick and the crowd before walking over to them and patting him on the back, giving Dick and Zatanna both a hug. "Congratulations, you two. Really, I mean it's about time you popped the question man. Say, where's Wally at?"
Dick answered with a smile. "He's coming up now, Adam. And again, thank you, I really appreciate the help."
"Hey, man I owed you one, and besides, what are friends for? He waved at Wally smooth like, who came up and gave him a quick bro-hug. "Alright, hey Dick, Wally, I'll see you boys around. I've got some ladies to find." He winked at them and parted with the rest of the band.
Wally, Artemis, Bruce and the others rushed onto the stage to congratulate them.
"IT'S ABOUT TIME!" They all said in unison laughing all the while.
"Thanks for coming out guys."
The search for Jason had been nothing, but they focused on the future now.
The wedding so far was a success. Zatanna didn't have much family, except for her crazy cousin, Zachary. Even, John Zatara was allowed out of Nabu's control, to be able to see his daughter's wedding. Zatara had been watching his daughter for years.
Dick's crazy adoptive family was there too, who was he kidding, they were his real family. The Team had even showed up to this momentous occasion.
The ceremony was nearing its end as the priest, Michael Lane, neared the end of his speech. "Zatanna Zatara, do you take Richard to be your lawfully wedded husband?"
She smiled, "I do."
"And do you, Richard Grayson, do you take Zatanna to be your lawfully wedded wife?"
"I do." Dick smiled.
"Then by the power vested in me, I now pronounce you, man and wife."
They kissed and embraced, happily.
The rest of the wedding party went smoothly, to the dancing, the cake, the food fight, okay so the food fight wasn't planned, but it happened, and Zachary cleaned it up, since he had started it.
This all seemed a distant memory to Dick as he walked through the Watchtower with Kaldur. A crisis had just been averted, and Earth had been saved, but not without the cost of his best pal, Wally West. The worst part is that they had not even been on the best of terms, before he passed on.
Dick looks at his friend, "I'm leaving Kaldur; for now the world is safe from the Light and its machinations, not to mention the Reach. I have my family to worry about, Zatanna, and our two sons. It's all a hassle right now, really. I need to infiltrate the Light again; I've found a way, too. Through Deathstroke, in our last meeting, he told me he wanted his own seat on the council, and he'll need all the help he can get."
Kaldur can't help but have a dismayed look on his face. "Yes, Professor Zoom works with them too, he's from the future, with the Cosmic Treadmill and all, and he should be able to tap into the Speed Force. If your theory is correct, then Wally is still alive, and within the Speed Force." Kaldur says almost disappointedly, not at the fact that Dick wanted to search for Wally, but the fact that he was leaving the Team to do so.
"I'm sorry, Kaldur. People don't just disappear into thin air, there was nothing left of Wally after the chrysalis energy attacked him, but there should have at least been a pile of dust. A trace left of him, a piece of his suit. Something… But there wasn't anything there. He's still out there Kaldur, probably still running with the Speed Force. Barry and Bart both talk about it all the time."
"I know what you mean, Dick, but this is no time for you to resign."
"I'm not resigning. Just taking a leave of absence, besides, if you need help, Barbara is more than willing to step up."
"Agreed, but Dick…" Kaldur tries to argue
Dick cuts in quickly, but softly, holding back tears. "I need a break, Kaldur. You, me, Wally, we founded this team. Without him…"
Kaldur sighs, "I understand."
Batman and the League have a talk with the Team, about how they will be on the watchtower. Afterward, Kaldur begins handing out missions. Dick leans against the wall, as non-chalantly as possible. "Business as usual." He smiles, and turns to the Zeta Tubes.
"Ready to go?" A familiar raven haired girl smiles at him.
"I'm always ready to go anywhere with you." He smiles back.
"Let's go then." She takes his hand and they enter the tubes, computer announces their departure.
"Recognize Zatanna B08, Nightwing B01."
Sorry it took so long again! With work and school, and girlfriend time, it's just really been hard to balance out time. But I really hope you've enjoyed the story so far, if you're confused, it's skipped all the way to the last episode of Young Justice, and I might make another time skip, depending on how it all works out but it will be covering what I think should happen in, or before Season 3 (Which may not come [but I know it will]). RxR, and thank you once again for reading, be a good reader and review ;). Take it easy.