I woke up to the bedroom light being turned on, I rolled over to face the clock but was greeted by two masked men. Grabbing my duvet, I threw it over the masked boys, back rolled to the other side of the bed onto the floor and grabbed my sword. From under the duvet I could hear that distinct chuckle and sighed lowering my sword.

Dick and Damian threw pale blue double duvet off them, laughing so hard tears rolled down their faces. 'Seriously guys, its six in the morning and you decide it's funny to come and scare me.' I throw my sliver sword down onto the bed. Damian jumped onto the bed and grabbed my sword examining it and swinging it around a few times. 'Impressive sword Tessa a little off centre though.'

I sighed and grabbed it off him. 'Well, what do you want and what's with the mask's.' Damian jumped down from the bed and walked to the door. 'Father is ready for us to start our training, I will see you in the batcave.' I turned to Dick with raised eyebrows. 'Don't worry we don't train on Sundays, and the masks are to protect our identities but don't worry you can still see my sparkly eyes.' He grinned the signature once sided grin and winked at me.

'Let me get into my costume then.' Dick turned to leave the room. 'Dick, wait.' He poked his round the door, a full grin on his face now. 'Oh, this time you want me to stay?' I rolled my eyes and shook my head. 'I don't know where the batcave is remember.' 'Oh, yeah, I will wait here for you.'

I got changed into my warrior gear, unsure about what would be appropriate. I looked in mirror, my warrior costume is so similar to Diana Wonder Woman outfit. A deep red v neck strapless top with silver lining around the neck and the v shaped bottom. My silver armbands cover from my wrist to middle of my forearm. Black leggings mostly covered by deep red knee high boots. I tied my hair into a high ponytail then placed my sword down the back of my top.

When I left my room Nightwing was sitting on the floor with his head against the wall fast asleep. I let out a quiet giggle bent down so I was at his level. I admired his strong sharp jaw, the smooth dip in his top lip. I'm not used to seeing men, from the ones I have seen their not too different to us. But Dick, there is just something about him, something so intriguing.

Then out of nowhere I was being slammed onto my back on the floor, Dick was holding himself up above me laughing so hard he had no time to react to me flipping us over and pinning him down. Still laughing he held his hands up in surrender. 'Okay, okay you win that one!'

We entered the batcave, it was enormous, the main room where would be training had a giant wall full of multiple flat screens but there was only one chair at the desk. A tall, round glass cabinet stood to the side with a similar costume to Damians. We walked over to Batman, in his full costume he was even taller and broader and actually intimidating.

'Tessa, you're with Damian, relax and just show us what you've got.' Swallowing the big lump that had risen in my throat, I tried to keep the panic out of my voice. 'Nobody told me I would be tested.' Looking between Batman and Dick, I was sure they could see the panic flowing out of me. 'Don't worry we just need to see where you are.' Batman said putting a hand on my shoulder and walking me over to Damian.

'I am not happy about this either, but let's just get this over with.' Damian said as he came to a stop in front of me and pulled out a thin long sword. I pull mine out of the back of my top and get into the position Diana had taught me so many times.

Damian ran at me and swung his sword so fast I just managed to cross my sword over his stopping it inches from my face. I pushed his sword back and kicked him back trying to get enough space between us so I wouldn't be taken by surprise again.

Our swords kept clashing for what seemed like an hour, a constant duel which I had manage to keep as an equal fight. Damian was now circling me, his sword lowered but his hawk eyes never once left me. Damian ran and jumped in the air spinning around with his foot out which collided with my cheek so hard I was knocked right off my feet.

I fell down but Damian didn't stop he ran at me again knocked the sword right out of my hand and brought his sword down to my face again. I just crossed my arms in front of my face in time for my armbands to take the impact. Damian stepped back and just stared at me down on the floor. He threw his sword aside and raised his fist.

I got to my feet and flew at him as fast as I could and tackled him to the floor. To which his foot collided with my stomach and I flew backwards onto the floor. Struggling for my breath and clutching my stomach I could no longer see Damian as Dick stood between us his back to me. 'What the hell Damian, this was for her to show us what she's got not for you to show off!' The rage in his voice filled the room. 'It is not my fault she cannot fight only defend, and she can barely do that.'

I had enough, I've embarrassed myself enough. I got to my feet and flew away as fast as I could. I stopped in the gardens by the pond, I was so angry and embarrassed. I sat down and just let the tears roll out, I put my head in my hands. I could hear footsteps approaching me, steady and quiet, as if they wanted to make sure I knew they was no threat.

'Miss Tessa?' Alfred said in a quiet gentle voice. I sniffed and looked up at him, smiling weakly 'Please, just call me Tessa.' I looked back at pond, the water shimmering in the sun, proof we had been training for hours. 'Tessa, I seen you in training, did Master Damian hurt you?' Alfred sat crossed legged next to me but faced the pond. 'No, well yes, but I am okay now.' I said as I rubbed my stomach with my hand.

'Tessa, there is no need to worry about what you may or may not be able to do.' I looked at Alfred to see him smiling at me. 'I've just embarrassed myself, what are they going to think of me now, what is Dick going to think.' Alfred chuckled which took me by surprise. 'Tessa, they were new to training before as well.'

'Why, I remember when Dick became Nightwing, he had just got his escrima sticks.' Alfred chuckled again shaking his head. 'Bruce had to replace countless computer screens, he even broke his own nose twice.' I giggled then. 'Damian used to have costume trouble, he got wrapped up in his cloak so many times Bruce made him wear it every day for weeks, until he was used to it.' I smiled but that went away when I realised what my problem was.

'Alfred, I don't want to learn to fight, I will never be as good as Diana so what is the point.' This caused the tears to come again, the realisation that my problem cannot be fixed so simply. 'Now Tessa, it is not about being like Miss Diana, it is about finding yourself.' Alfred stood up and brushed the grass off his black suit bottoms. 'Bruce, Dick, Damian and Diana all fight because they believe they have a reason to fight.' He smiled down at me and I knew he understood me. 'You just have to find your reason to fight.' With that he turned away and walked back to the house.

I went back to my room to find my sword on my bed with a note. It read: Tessa, don't worry about today. We are here to teach you and I am here if you ever need to talk – Pretty boy. I smiled at the note and the blood rushed to my cheeks again. It felt good to know that I had people who understood me and it felt even better that one of them was Dick.