Hello everyone!
First off, sorry for being late, school has been really nasty to me lately due to it being term three i.e. PERFORMANCE TERM! If you're a performer at school, you'll know what I'm talking about. If not, basically, term three is when all the performances happen and it's stressful. Add to that assignments and boom! A lot of stuff is happening. In fact, here's proof.
This week I've had to perform a solo performance to a small audience, perform two songs with the choir, finish my math draft, fine tune the recipe we're making in Home Ec that has to have chilli in it (Bleugh), learn two songs for my music assessment, worry about the theory for music I haven't really had a chance to look at, make sure we don't lose at soccer, learn a monologue from Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice, find time to eat, sleep and breathe as well as make sure I get to class on time and find some free time for myself. And don't forget my normal chores that I'm required (not unfairly though) to do at home.
May I also remind you that this applies to Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday only.
Yup, I've been busy
Anyway, enough ranting from me, let's get onto the reviews, disclaimer and then story!
piggythelaw: I'm sorry! But I'm glad you get what I meant by sunnies now! And sorry again. Thanks for being an awesome, constant reviewer though!
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Bdnboy1 (Guest): Aww, thank you! This is the sweetest review! I glossed over the two year time skip mainly because if I hadn't, it would be a bit boring. During that time period, basically all that's happening is everyone's looking for Morgan, Slade's keeping Morgan away, but making her do really bad stuff as well as training (and punishing) her hard. Lots of boring depressing bits that can be easily skipped to get right into the interesting action. And I'd love any cookies you're willing to share! ;)
DISCLAIMER: If I owned DC, you'd know. Trust me. Since you don't know though, you'd be right in assuming that I don't own DC. :(
My Master is more than upset when he gets up.
"Morgana. You're pushing your luck. Come back now and the punishment won't be so severe."
"N-no" I stutter.
"Last chance" he growls.
"No" I say, stronger this time.
His eye narrows.
"Fine." he says and then flings an orb of evil magic at me.
I flinch as I wait for impact, but the pain never comes.
Looking up, I see that I unconsciously created a shield. I'm stronger than him! I can beat him!
I fling the excess magic from the shield at him and dodge his next attack.
Black and silver are soon flying through the air, sometimes smashing into each other. Punches and kicks are thrown too.
It's almost like a dance as we fight. Each move is precise and practised and neither of our attacks hit very often. I eventually surprise him though by flying slightly before smashing him with a bit of black magic.
After I learnt that it was the most powerful of magic if untamed enough, I knew that I could use it sometime. I just never knew who I would be using it against.
While my Mas- Slade is temporarily incapacitated, I decide to get moving.
"We have to leave now, before he gets up again." I say urgently and the team gets the message.
As we leave, I take the time to study Dick. He's had a costume change. He now wears a mostly black suit without a cape. It has a blue bird design on his chest.
"The name's Nightwing" he says after he catches me staring.
"You designed it?" I ask.
"Yes."
"Well at least it's not a traffic light…" I trail off.
"Really? It's been two years and you still can't drop that?"
Two years. Two years I'd been away from them.
Noticing my silence, Dick instantly apologises.
"I'm sorry, that was pretty insensitive."
"No, I'm just- I don't even know anymore. Two years of my life. I don't even know if it was a lie or not, if what he said was true or if everything I believed for those two years was false. I'm attached to him now Nightwing, whether by destiny or enslavement. He's a part of my life now, I belong to him."
"You don't belong to him. Not if you don't want to."
"It's not that simple."
"Yes it is. You don't have to be enslaved if you don't want to be. You can make your own choices without worrying about him anymore."
"He's become like a father to me, he's the only one who took me in. I'm indebted to him, I can't just give that up, no matter how much I want to."
"But he's not really your father anymore. You're Batman's ward now, don't you remember?"
I suddenly remember. I'm not trapped anymore! If I was even trapped in the first place.
"I remember."
The conversation stops as we enter the mountain.
The first thing I see is Batman.
For a second he looks at me in shock. He then steps forward and I contain my flinch. He reminds me of Slade. Same build, same strength.
"Morgan?"
His voice sets him apart though, his voice and his actions. He's kind, even if it doesn't show sometimes.
I pause for a second before answering in a whisper, afraid of what he might do.
"Dad."
To say I'm surprised when he hugs me, especially in front of the team, would be an understatement. I was even more surprised when I hugged him back and felt the tears sting my eyes.
"Let it go Morgan, let it go" he whispers.
And I do, I let it all go. I let out my confusion, my pain and my fear through my tears. He holds me the whole time, he never lets go. When I finally stop, I'm relieved to find that there are no judging glances, only understanding eyes.
"We debrief in the morning" Batman says and then he turns to me and speaks in a softer voice. "Come on Morgan, we're going home now."
Dick and Wally follow Batman and I as he gently leads me to the… what were they called… zeta tubes, that's it.
When I step into the Batcave, I hear the clatter of a tray hitting the floor and feel warm arms engulfing me.
"Miss Morgan! You're safe! You don't know how worried we were!" Alfred says after finally parting and holding me at arm's length.
"Come, you look like you could use some rest."
The five of us exit the cave and head upstairs to the bedrooms. When we reach the bedrooms, Wally turns awkwardly to me.
"Um..." he says, rubbing the back of his neck "I was kinda using this room before so my stuff is everywhere, but you can use the bed if you want, I'll just sleep in Dick's room."
Does he even know how cute he looks right now?
Wait, cute? No, focus, focus!
"To be honest, I don't want to be alone tonight." I reply "My Ma- Slade is notorious for finding me wherever I am."
"How about we all sleep in your room Morgan? It'll make sure Slade can't come in the middle of the night, and it'll be fun. Besides, we have two years of time to catch up on and prank Alfred and Bruce for.
"Need I remind you Master Dick of who cooks your food?"
"No Alfred, I know who does that."
"Good, don't forget it."
He then leaves, a small smile still on his face.
"Look after her" Bruce says before he turns to me "Believe me when I say I'm so relieved that you're back. You were like a daughter to me, you still are. I wasn't lying the day I said I didn't think my life would be the same if you left."
"I know" I say and smile.
He leaves, a smile on his face and I turn to Wally.
"I don't think we were ever introduced, so here goes nothing." I say before holding out my hand "Hi, my name's Morgan Cavett and it's a pleasure to meet you.
He takes my hand and I feel that same shocking feeling as before. Does he feel it too? Or is it just me?
"The pleasure's all mine" He replies and then smirks.
He brings my hand to his lips and he lightly kisses it.
My heart skips a beat.
"I see your flirting skills have improved." I laugh to cover up how I'm really feeling.
"The book was very informative, thanks for recommending it" he replies, smiling.
"Ok lovebirds, time for bed" Dick interjects.
"Ha ha, very funny, way to kill the moment." Wally says sarcastically, trying to hide his laughter and failing miserably.
"Well, you boys can have the floor because I'm claiming the bed." I say quickly.
They both groan.
"Oh come on" I say in exasperation "We both know that you would've given it to me anyway"
"Yeah, yeah, whatever" Dick grumbles and I laugh before shoving him in the room, Wally close behind me as I enter.
I kick a pile of clothes into the corner and clear the floor up enough for a couple of mattresses or airbeds to be stuck in the room.
"How long have you been here?"
"About two weeks."
"And you've already managed to make this room look like a pigsty?"
"I have talent; you should learn to appreciate it."
"Hmm, yeah… So, why are you here in the first place anyway, not to be rude or anything, I'm just curious."
And now you sound like a stuck up prat. Way to go Morgan.
"Uncle Barry's on a mission, I can't live with dad for obvious reasons, mum recently died and Aunt Iris is currently in hospital due to an accident she had while reporting on some crazy villain, I can't even remember who any more. Dick offered for me to live here rather that live in the house alone. I accepted."
Oops, I was wrong, you sounded like an insensitive stuck up prat. My bad.
"Oh, sorry."
"It's alright, you didn't know. Now, how about some food and then sleep?"
"You're pretty much the only one here who's hungry Wally." Dick says, rolling his eyes
"You try being a speedster with high metabolism."
"No thanks. Stupidity practically comes with that."
"Hey!"
"Well… You have to admit, you and Barry can be a bit silly sometimes."
"Just because we're awesomer than you and Bruce…"
"Sorry to interject, but no one's better than Batman, just saying…" I but in.
"Nah, Flash could kick his butt any day."
I look at Dick.
"Wally, just remember, two against one here, tread lightly" Dick warns.
"If you can't handle the truth, it's not my fau- mph!"
That's all Wally got out before we tackled him to the floor, hit him with pillows and tickled him half to death.
I fall to sleep feeling safe for the first time in two years.
Safe.
It's not a word I'm used to…
I think I like it.
Ta daaaaa!
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