AN: Okay so I think I know what I'm doing with this story… sort of… *Bangs head on desk*… not really. I'll start some major planning and from the past reviews I think I know what direction to go with Violet :) Enjoy!
We sat on top of one of the tallest building in Crime Alley, the faint sound of sirens blazing filled the silence. We had had a fairly busy patrol, our work would never be finished in Crime Alley but for now Tim and I sat enjoying the view of Gotham from our high vantage point.
"You never ended up telling me how you ended up with Jason, Vee." Tim said as he turned his intelligent blue eyes to stare at me. I was silent for a time before replying softly;
"I haven't really talked about it… since that night, I guess I've been avoiding it… hoping it will hurt less if I don't think about it." I knew in my heart that this was untrue and childish but it was all I had to protect myself.
"It's not stupid to do that, but I know from personal experience that it also doesn't help, what can help is actually talking about it." Tim was using a gentle tone; however, I was glad to see there was no sign of any form of pity in his eyes.
I ran my fingers through my hair, thinking back to that night I had locked in the depths of my memories and looked at Tim. I hadn't even talked to Jason about this, I mean the guy had enough problems without mine on top of them. I was pondering if I should tell Tim, if I should confide in him those memories of that horrifying night or if I should just let it be. But before I could I heard a thud on the roof behind us and we both jumped up and turned to see Jason, the Red Hood standing there. I shoved all those awful thoughts aside and smiled, happy to see him.
"Jason, how'd it go?" I asked him and he took off his mask, revealing his face, covered only by a blood red domino mask.
"Perfectly, the case is closed, those guys aren't capable of dealing drugs at schools in the state they're in now." Jason smirked, happy with the job he'd done.
Tim snorted, apparently he didn't agree with Jason's methods, none of the Bat family did, I really didn't understand how they couldn't use a more permanent solution to people like the Joker and Two-Face. Did they not understand that no matter how many times they locked them up in Arkham, they would always end up escaping and killing more innocents, leaving more orphans like us. I guess you couldn't be trained by the Red Hood without at least agreeing to his methods.
I smiled and walked over to him, "We had a fairly productive night as well, it was a little weird having to use a staff but Tim wouldn't let me use my guns." I saw Tim furrow his brow at my comment, he wasn't exactly happy that I shared Jason's opinion on dealing with criminals. Jason raised his eyebrows but said nothing.
"Are you ready? I wanted to go back to the manor and grab your stuff so we could go back to my apartment." I nodded; I knew that as soon as I proved that I was ready to go back into the field, Jason would want to move out as soon as possible, I would be lying if I said I wanted to stay at the manor but I think I would miss my spats that I had with Damian and the talks I had with Tim.
"Tonight?" Tim asked, surprise mixed with disappointment filled his features and I nodded sadly.
"It's probably best this way anyway Tim." I said and it was true, I knew that it gave Jason great discomfort and brought up some rough memories for him so it'd be good to get back to the old apartment.
"Come on Vee, let's go." Jason said, obviously eager to get away from Drake and so I complied for his sake. I walked over to Tim, surprising him with a hug which he returned, squeezing me tight.
"Come on patrol with me now and then, we make a good team." Said Tim, smiling sadly and I felt my stomach flutter as his deep blue eyes stared into my own.
"Of course, when I can." I replied, smiling and turning to join Jason, we made our way back to the Wayne manor on Jason's motor bike as I didn't want to leave Tim without a way back home. I ran upstairs to gather my things while Jason stayed down in the cave to wait for me. It didn't take long for me to get my few belongings together, my fingers lingering on the newspaper clipping, I folded it carefully putting it inside a book I had. Not bothering to get changed out of my uniform I exited my room and while I made my way down the stairs I found Damian.
He stared at me and his eyes flicked towards my bag on my back, realisation dawning in his eyes, he almost looked disappointed if I wasn't mistaken. "I take it that you're leaving?" He asked nonchalantly. I nodded.
"Yeah, I'm sure you'll be glad to have me out of the house." I said smirking a little remembering the many pranks Tim and I had played on him. Damian frowned and avoided eye contact with me.
"You can come back I suppose, you're bearable and I need someone to spar with that is close to my level." Damian muttered and I was stunned, the kid didn't actually hate me too much.
"You got it Damian." I smiled and then continued my way down to the cave where I found Jason and Bruce talking. I didn't hear what they said but Jason looked furious and Bruce was scowling. When they noticed my presence Jason looked a little relieved.
"Come on Violet; let's just get out of here." He said turning away from Bruce and hopping on to his motorbike. I hopped on before him, hugging his waist as we drove away from the Wayne manor, away from Jason's past home.
AN: Two chapters in two nights! I have just really wanted to write this lately even if it has been distracting me from my school work quite a bit :) Anyway give me your thoughts please!