Dear Diary,

It has been 5, 6 days since I left home. I even got my own side of this strange cave. Got a bed, desk, and my emergency rations that I kept safe in hyenas' house. The sewers open near our home and Scaley went to get it. He had to quickly get in and out. There's cameras everywhere. I think I already mentioned this.

So in the rations are food, weapons, bomb, $1000, and a remote to a ready space missile that'll propel me to Brainiac's mothership that he left in space. So for obvious reasons won't be using the latter. No one even knows I'm here. I've been texting Billy everyday but not even Brainiac can find the signal. Sigh, I'm so bored.

Over the course of this week, I've been exploring the sewers. So far I found hoards of rats, lots of bones, a skeleton in cement shoes, but the weirdest thing is I think Daddy isn't searching for me...

Oh well, I'll be perfectly fine. I have Scaley and I can live here for the rest of my life.

Okay I just said that and even I know that's not true. I don't know what to do. I guess I can explore more. There is that sealed off route that I can open now, that I have my laser.

So when Scaley went out, I equipped myself with a few flashlights, provisions, and some weapons. I do not want to be mauled by rats.

I headed towards the tunnel, oddly enough it's past the one near my house. So I used the laser, which is the size of a laser pointer, and cut a whole through the wood. Once the wood fell, some bats flew out. I ducked, almost got hit guano. Oi.

So after that was done, I went in. It was a giant cave. Interesting. I had a piece of chalk so I made a face that I used to draw on Daddy's cards and went in.

It was like a giant maze so each turn I made, I marked it, a different mark, for a dead end, or just something too creepy. As I made my way through the place, I finally ended up somewhere. It was a well lit cave with a car. And not just any car, the Batmobile.

Oh no, I don't think Batsy knows who I am but I know him as Bruce Wayne aka Dick's dad. I had dinner a couple of times at Wayne Manor when a lot of my family was out of commission. So I really don't think when I came out to Dick and Barbara that they told anyone, ah but Billy. He did say there was some disapprovement, so he knows he's dating someone dangerously iffy. I love him so.

Oh what to do?

"What are you doing here, Miss Luna?"

Gah! I was so wrapped up in my thoughts I didn't notice that Alfred snuck up on me.

"Hi Alfred. I was exploring and found this place. I promise I won't tell anyone, so please don't hurt me." I quickly said. Uncle Eddie does this a lot, with the bigger villains.

"Hurt you? Oh, I understand. Do not worry, Miss Luna. I overheard Master Richard and Miss Gordon talking about your situation. I will take care of it. Now, may I be able to escort you upstairs to visit Master Richard to establish an alibi?"

I smiled at him. "Thank you so much."

So we went up in this elevator that was behind a bookcase. Interesting. I want one of these. How did I never notice this! Oh right, crush, blind to most. Hmm.

So there was Dick in the library reading a book. Boy, was he surprised when he saw me.

"Luna?" He stood up.

I went and hugged him.

"Luna, where have you been?"

"The sewers. Don't worry I'm clean."

He took me by the shoulders and kneeled down a little. "Luna, your dad has been worried sick about you. He even came here without any disguise asking for you."

"What'd you do?" I asked him. Oh god, Daddy.

"I told him the truth, I haven't seen you all this time. Luns, do you know how many arrests in pedophiles, rapists, and any kind of sex offender has happened since you disappeared?"

"What?" I was really confused. "No. I haven't been online at all. Why?"

"Okay, this is a bit weird." He scratches his head. "Nearly all of them are in jail, right now. They were delivered to the police with full confessions and they were really afraid. There are cases with them bundled in plants, affected by Joker and Scarecrow's gases, hypnotized, and just thoroughly beaten. Your family's really worried. If they can't find you, crimes might rise even higher than the norm."

"Oi, I'm whelmed." I replied, using his favorite word. He looked at me worried.

"Luna, you gotta go home. When your dad was here, he had huge bags under his eyes and was paler than usual. He didn't even notice that I still addressed him as your dad."

I sighed. "Fine. Fine. I need to tell Scaley and get him to come home with me, but I'll go home right now, okay?"

Dick nods. "Why did you run away in the first place?"

"I told him, I was a hero." I gave a sad smile.

"What!" He was very surprised. "What did he say?"

"House arrest. I would never be able to leave according to him."

"He wouldn't."

"He would, that's why I ran, okay? I was scared. But right now, my Daddy is going even crazier looking for me. So I gotta go." I gave him a hug.

"Luna, be careful."

I smiled at him. "When am I not?"

I left and started walking towards my house. Dear God, this is long. I finally got to my house and then had to walk up the hill. I hate the outside so much! The only times I do go outside is only when I'm with Billy, friends, or going to a relative's. Other than that, stay at home and fix or make stuff.

So I'm near the door. I took a deep breath and went up and knocked.

"Who is it?!" A crazed voice called out and opened the door. It was Daddy and he looked terrible. He was even holding a gun, his kind of gun, but still one nonetheless. He looked so happy and relieved.

"Daddy!" I hugged him. He hugged me back and cried.

"I'm so sorry. I didn't mean for this to happen." He hugged me tighter. "I don't care what you're doing anymore. Just don't disappear on me again."

"So I can be a hero?"

He became silent and sighed. "Yes. I'll allow it. Just not against your family, okay. Just the simple crimes like purse snatchers and cat stuck in trees."

I smiled at him. "I'll try." I hugged him happily. "So I'm not grounded?"

"No." I know a but is coming up. "But.." I knew it. "I want to have a tracker on you and Brainiac to accompany you whenever you go out."

"Uh..." That's going to be problematic.

"Also a curfew. You have to be back at 6pm everyday."

Oi, that's a low blow. "But what about my dates with Billy and prom?"

He sighs. "Still have to take Brainiac with you and you get...two extra hours?"

"Three."

"Two and a half. And if you go to the movies, you have to bring me back popcorn."

I gave him a hard stare. "Deal."

He smiles at me. "Great, now go upstairs and take a bath. I'll make some dinner for both of us."

That sounds so nice. I haven't taken a bath since I ran away, but I need to get Scaley home. "Okay but first I need to do something."

He raises his brow.

"Don't worry, I'll be back in an hour at most. Just need to get my things, you understand. Last hour of freedom?" I gave him a week smile.

He sighs again. "Fine." He kisses my head. "I'll tell everybody else you're back. Be prepared for a barrage of phone calls and visits when you come back."

I smiled and hugged him. "I promise I'll come back."

"You better."

So off I went back into the sewers and Scaley was a bit worried when I came back. I told him what I did and that I want him to come back with me. He was reluctant until I convinced him by saying, he can have steak every week, and a clean place to swim in, he agreed. So he left the little cave as a hideout for other things. I didn't ask questions.

So we came back and sure enough I was bombarded by Uncle Eddie, Harvey, Aunt Ivy and Doc. Even the she- I mean Harley was there. And Brainac put out the huge monitor so Tio, Uncle Savage, and Hugo can join in the worry and joy. Oi. I'm swamped by it. They all started talking at once and I don't remember what happened. I think I fainted. From anemia, Doc told me later. He checked and found I wasn't eating properly. More worry to the pot. So at least I got time one on one instead of a bunch at once. First were the ones on the computer. This was all three because some of them should be asleep but are awake for me.

They all laughed when I told them I was in the sewers. Oddly enough I realized all three of them knew Batsy was Bruce. That was kind of freaky and then when I mentioned it. They started talking to one another how they discovered it and then who was smartest. They kept bickering. To me, I think Uncle Savage is probably smartest, only because he lived longer and he has more experience, but I'm not going to tell them that. Two of them would be mildly depressed and the other will be really happy.

So I did the sensible thing, I faked a bad signal and pulled the plug, literally. Next was Uncle Eddie.

There was something wrong with him. He was wobbling and couldn't stand straight. I took off his hat and saw a giant bump on his head.

"How'd you get this bump, Uncle Eddie?"

"...Huh? Bump?" He shrugs. I shook my head at him. I called for Doc and showed him the bump. He frowned and grumbled the stupidity of Eddie and dragged him off to treat. Before they went, Uncle Eddie said he was happy I was safe and Doc agreed with him. They said their goodbyes and left. Aunt Ivy came in afterwards.

"How you doing, hun?" She moves a piece of hair out of my face.

"I'm fine. I'm sorry for worrying everyone." I said to her. I always considered her like a big sister.

"You know, everyone was really worried about you. Your Daddy called us in a panic when you didn't come home that day. He thought you would come to one of us and stay there like you did when you were small." She said as she sat on my bed.

"I'm sorry. Will you keep a secret?"

She nods.

"Well, actually I just ran away from not really focusing on where I was." I said softly. "A guy attacked me. Don't worry I handled it. Scaley found me and took me in. I wasn't really thinking straight at all."

"But why did you run in the first place?"

I looked very guilty here. "Promise you won't say anything?"

She makes a scout's honor sign.

"I am the Ringleader from television. You know the hero?"

She didn't look surprised. I was curious.

"Did you already know?"

"Well, considering that was the same exact costume you wore for Halloween that first year and the powers of said hero is knocking others out with smiles. Only an idiot would be blind to it."

"That's right! I stayed with you during that time and you helped pick out the costume." How could I forget that?

"Yes, I didn't want to spoil your fun. I guess your in the rebellious stage of your life."

Uh...

"Also, I'm guessing that boyfriend of yours is the one who roped you into this."

Huh? Oh no! A lecture. Even though it's true. I'll just tune it out. So she kept going about how Billy may have convinced me to go to the dark side. Yada Yada.

I just nodded and agreed. She told me to be careful and left.

I was exhausted but I had one more person to see.

He came in and took a chair and placed it next to me.

"How ya doing?" Uncle Harvey asks me.

"Better."

"You know I was probably the only one who didn't worry for you. I knew you would be alright." He smiles at me and rubs my head affectionately. "Also I know you love your Dad too much to leave for a long time."

"You are the only person who believes in me. Only 4 more years and I'm an adult

"And the day you get married, will cause many manly tears." He joked.

I smiled because I imagined a lot of my family crying, and Uncle Eddie will cry so much and Doc will pretend he isn't but fog up his dome. And Billy..well maybe...

Anyways it was getting late, Uncle Harvey kissed me on the head goodbye and left for his home. Afterwards Daddy came in and brought in a sleeping bag?

He told me he was going to sleep in my room to watch over me and yada yada. I just let him. When my Daddy is committed, he will stick to it even if he doesn't like it.

I shrugged. I'm tired. I'll go take a nice bath tomorrow. I whistled over Scaley as he climbed into bed with me, nearly stepping on Daddy. He's such a weirdo, Daddy not Scaley.

I cuddled with my oversized man beast. He's like a giant plushie to me than a human of any sorts. I think he likes that I treat him better than a person treats another.

I remember a joke Uncle Harvey once told me. There was a hitman and he had to kill the head of the mob. Right before he pulled the trigger, he sneezed and accidentally killed the man's poodle, then he quickly killed the boss afterwards. When the hitman was caught, the only thing he regretted was that he killed the poodle.

I think people tend to treat animals much better than humans except if they beat them then that person should just die and be mauled by that animal.

Yawn! I'm going to sleep. Goodnight.

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