Chapter 5
(Maya's POV)
Again, when I woke up I found myself in a different room. Where was I? Just then I heard a knock on the door.
"Yes?" I asked
Then a boy my age came into the room. "Good morning sleeping beauty" said the boy.
"Hello, excuse me but where am I," I said looking around.
"Alfred brought you here, to Bruce Wayne's mansion, I'm Richard Grayson, but call me Dick," said the boy.
"I'm M-" again my head started to hurt and as if Dick knew he finished for me.
"Yeah, I know who you are Maya," he smiled.
"I see, I didn't know Mr. Wayne had a son, is he here?" I asked.
"I'm his adopted son, and yes he's here but I would suggest changing or putting a robe on so he doesn't see you in just your gown," he giggled.
"Oh, um thank you," I said not realizing I was wearing one. Suddenly I moved to my neck to see if my necklace was still there. I signed when I found it.
"Your clothes are over there, oh you mind if I just grab something?" he asked politely.
I nodded and he chose a dress.
"Umm I don't think dresses work for me," I said.
"Then we might have a problem, all these clothes are dresses," he said opening the closet.
"Oh, then it will have to be okay, but how come there are dresses here, is there another girl living here?" he asked.
"No there are no girls here, um maybe Bruce had it just in case you came back, but you could possibly fit my clothes if you wanted." guessed Dick.
"Really? Thank you" I said relieved
"You really don't like dresses," he said.
"I just feel comfortable in pants but skirts sometimes work for me," I said
"Alright if you'll just follow hey!" he said running over helping me up as I almost collapsed on the floor.
"I must be weak from the blood loss, but I'll be up in a moment," I said steadying myself.
"Alright but let be just help, just in case" he said taking control.
Again I just nodded.
He led me to his room and handed me a pair of pants, that fit he had such a skinny physique that they were perfect, though the shirt was loose. Again, it matched him since he look well built.
"Thank you," I said coming out of the dressing room.
"No problem, but someday you'll have to where the dress, because you're really cute," he said playfully.
I blushed, "o-ok" I said stuttering.
He then led me down stairs to the living room.
"Wow this is amazing," I said sitting down.
"Bruce will be here in a moment, Alfred will also bring in food in a moment, so I'll just leave you here," he said turning to leave.
"Wait! Where are you going?" I said not wanting him to leave. I don't know why but I wanted someone with me, it made me feel safe, I know it was childish but I felt safe with the boy there.
"A friend's, but I could wait until Bruce arrives," he said sitting next to me on the couch.
It became silent but I felt nice having someone near.
"So...are you going to be OK? I mean you were kidnapped by Joker right?" asked Robin.
"Batman must of informed Bruce, umm I honestly don't know if I'm safe from that man, but I think for now I'll be OK, but he did something to me and I don't know what," I said uneasily.
"Well your home now, at least this is your home if you want to stay," he said petting my back. I could do nothing but stare at the boy. HOME. I was home, I had made it to Bruce's, as if a wall had broken tears came out.
"Are you alright? What's wrong?" asked a worried Dick.
"I don't know, I guess I'm very happy, this must be an odd way to show it," I said wiping them away.
"Then next time smile or laugh, alright?" he said
"OK," I said smiling. Then a man walked in.
"Maya?" asked the man. I turned my head to see the man clearly, he just stared at me, and after a moment or so he came over and hugged me.
I was shocked at what he did at first, but finally hugged him back, it was the second time I had been hugged. Finally, he released me from the hug.
"Are you Mr. Wayne?" I asked anxious.
"Yeah, but call me Bruce," he said.
"alright umm, I guess you know me because of my father right? My memory from when I was a child is gone" I said explaining my situation.
"Alfred explained what he knew as well, I can't believe you alive," said Bruce.
"Well, I'll let you two catch up later Bruce," said Dick running out the door.
"Dick is very nice," I said watching him leave.
"I couldn't imagine having a better son," he said smiling. "I need to know your situation Maya, can you tell me about these past five years," he continued.
I nodded and explained it to him, he listened intently an occasionally stopped me to ask a few questions but then would listen again.
"I see thank you for telling me," He said when I finished.
"This is the first time recalling everything," I said relieved I had told someone anything of my past.
"I have one more question for you Maya...Would you like to live here?" he asked.
"Can I? Would I then be considered your daughter?" I asked.
"I can never replace your father, but he entrusted you to me, and I want to keep my promise." said Bruce
My heart dropped, it was because of a promise was that the only reason why I could stay here? I guess he didn't know me well, so I shouldn't complain.
"I see thank you very much, thank you for adopting me," I said putting on a fake smile.
"Well this conversation, took a while would like to eat something?" he asked
"No, I'm good at the moment thank you, may I go lay down? I feel a little dizzy," I said getting up.
"Sure, would you like someone to escort you back to your room?" he asked.
"No, I'm good but I was wondering, would it be possible to go to school," I said excited about going to one.
"Why not?" he said.
"Really! Thank you!" I said so excited I forgot about my pain and jump up in glee, I felt a surge of pain so past but it was worth it knowing I could go to school. I then proceeded to my room. As soon as I put my head on the pillow I was out like a light, I was more tired than I thought.
I don't know how long I was out, but when I woke up I felt a presence near me, and like a instinct, I rolled off the opposite site of the bed and prepared to fight.
"Whoa, calm down ninja pants," said the voice.
"Oh Dick, your back, how long was I asleep for?" I questioned.
"I don't know, but I heard your joining the kids of the world and going to school," he said.
"Yeah! I'm excited I've never been to school before, or that I at least remember" I said thinking if I had ever.
"I see then you'll be joining my class possibly since you're 13 like I am right?" he asked.
"I don't know I'm quite smart I could become a high schooler with my smarts," I said smiling.
"Then you would be in my class, I'm also very bright," he said grinning.
"Well then I'll make sure to get into one of your classes." I said smirking. "So what were you doing in my room anyway?" I continued.
"Oh, um I came to get you for dinner, but you were still asleep so I wanted you to sleep a little longer," he said blushing.
"Oh Dick, please whelm yourself," I said laughing.
"So finally she laughs and what is with the back-formation?," he said like he had been waiting for it.
"Oh um back-formations are just fun to use," I said ignoring the laugh comment.
"I see, well let us go down stairs, so Bruce and Alfred stay traught, all right?" he said taking my hand and leading me down stairs.
I nodded and blushed this was the first time a boy was holding my hand. His hand had a firm grasp on me, so this is what it was like to like someone, I guess I fall fast for pretty boys. Finally, we arrived in the kitchen where a huge feast awaited us.
"Wow that is a lot of food," I said looking at all the food.
"Mistress Maya I hope it to your liking," said Alfred.
"Yes, thank you very much, where is Bruce?" I said looking around.
"He had some business he had to attend to he should be back later," explained Alfred.
"I see thank you," I said a little disappointed, but it's not like I was his daughter, I was just some obligation.
"Hey Bruce probably didn't mean what he said about just keeping his promise," said Dick as if he was reading my mind.
"How did you know about that?" I asked.
"Bruce butt dialed me and I kind of listened in on the conversation," said Dick
"Geez Dick, that's mean," I said angry
"I'm sorry, but anyway, he's not good with words, but he does care about you, I mean he has a history with you whether you remember or not." said Dick honestly.
"I guess you're right, I'll trust your judgment," I said trusting him.
"Good now let's eat, you need to get your strength back before you can go to school," said Dick.
I nodded.
This was the first time I was having dinner with someone, it was quite fun, even Alfred joined us, they both talked about random things, and I really just listened and nodded. So, this is what a family is like. I thought, it was quite nice to just be with them. I never had felt so at peace.
After dinner Dick said he had some business to take care of and honestly so did I. I had to find Batman so I told Alfred I would be going out. At first seemed unsure but found no harm in it as long I was back before eleven. I thanked him and left the mansion. As soon I was out of sight I changed into Night Angel.
I spent the next two hours looking for him, but he was no where to be found, that was until a crime started, because when I went to check it out I found a black figure and red figure go past me.
"Batman! Robin!" I said following them.
"Night Angel? What are you doing here?" asked Batman coldly.
"I came to talk to you but I guess we can talk later, I'll help if I can," I said trying to be useful.
"The more the merrier but stay quiet and follow our lead, alright?" asked Robin.
I nodded and followed but me being white and all didn't help in the slightest, and it seemed Batman also didn't care for it either.
"Here," he said handing me a device
"What is it?" I asked
"Here, it's camouflage device so you are not as noticeable with you being white and all," he said seriously.
"Oh, thanks" I said using the device to go from white wings to black. I wondered how it changed my wingsthough.
"Can you two focus? It looks like Ivy is up to something," said Batman spotting Ivy and her men stealing plant materials.
"So, what do we do," I whispered watching them but as soon as I turned around they both were gone. Where did they go. I decided to sit and watch and wait for some signal. After five minutes the two finally attacked, and I followed in suit. I went after her men and waited for Batman to go after Ivy, but Poison Ivy did her thing and made the plants do her bidding. I blocked with my wings as she tried to whip at me with her vines.
"Ivy, you don't change do you, you tried the same thing on Joker two years ago," I said remembering that day.
"Hmph and how would a little girl like you know that, unless...your that little brat that Joker had with him that killed my babies." she said pissed.
"Yeah, you remember well, Joker kicked my ass for killing your babies, but it was worth it to stop you from hurting those poor people in India," I said grabbing two kunai and cutting the vines.
"Well now that you're not with him, I guess your fair game, right?" she smiled.
"Sure, whatever makes you happy." I said
"You little brat, don't get to cocky" she said whipping my wing barrier.
"Hey Robin, I bet your having fun with the small fry and all, but would you mind lending me a hand here," I said being thrown back.
He then through at a Bat-a-rang at Ivy.
"Sorry, but stay whelmed alright?" he snickered.
"Sure, whatever you say," I said throwing my knives at Ivy which she dodged.
"Please you'll have to do better than that, if you want to beat me," said Ivy.
"Robin, go help Angel, I got these guys," said Batman.
"Seriously, don't you want to take care of it...?" asked Robin.
"Just do it," order Batman and Robin nodded.
I flew toward Robin and told him to take my hand.
He nodded and with that I took his and he did a 180 and threw him at Ivy where he then kicked her backwards and she was out cold.
"Nice throw," commented Robin.
"Thanks, Nice Kick" I said smiling back.
Just then Batman walked up next to me.
"Are you stupid?" Batman questioned
"Excuse me?" I asked
"You think you can just come into my city and do what you want?" he shouted.
"No I just wanted to help...and you said it was…." I said trying to explain.
"You are not needed here." he said regretting what he had just said. My heart sank. This man who I admired as a hero had just told me I was not needed.
"I see," I said turning around "I'm sorry to have bothered you," I said looking at Batman with tears flowing down my face.
"Wait! That's not what I meant" he tried to explain, I was to hurt to listen and flew back to the mansion. Night one didn't turn out great. I decided the next time I met him, he could explain himself, but tonight I just wanted to go home. Home. The word still sounded nice. And at least I had something to look forward.
