Kadzait: Oh look. It's part 2.

After this, one more part to go!

Kadzait: And then you'll stop writing this?

NOOOOOOOO! I have a bunch of ideas, thanks to you reviews, and I refuse to let them go to waste.

Kadzait: Crap.

Ch.5: Swimming: Story Arc 2

Danny held onto the stainless steel bar leading into the pool with a vice-like grip, dressed in black swim trunks and a white swim shirt. Aquaman was waiting patiently in the shallow end but Danny hadn't even put his feet into the pool. It was starting to get a little annoying.

Batman stood off to the side with a frown. He was not very happy with their progress. But there hadn't been any progress, really. Danny had been clinging to that same pole for the last fifteen minutes. He hadn't moved since.

The Dark Knight let out a tired sigh and walked forward to stand behind Danny, who looked at him in fear.

"I'm not going in." He said sternly to his mentor.

Batman gave him a look. "You have to learn how to swim. It's important. Kids your age learned when they were younger."

"I never got the chance!" Danny said defiantly. Batman sighed. He knew full well, since his mother and sister died when he was four. Danny's father, too obsessed with trying to get money for drugs and such, never bothered to give Danny swim-lessons.

"I know that, Danny. But if you want to learn, you have to get in and let Aquaman teach you." The Dark Knight said.

Aquaman smiled a little. "It'll be alright, Guppy."

Danny clung to the pole tighter, if possible. "I don't want to learn."

Batman bent down by Danny. "Want to tell me why?"

For a minute, Danny just stared at him with his big eyes. He let go of the pole and grabbed Batman's arm instead, reassuring himself he could not be pushed into the pool.

"Daddy pushed me under the water and wouldn't let me up one time." Danny said nervously.

Of course… That would be how many life-sentences now? Ah yes. Including this one, eight. They were quickly adding up, don't you think?

Batman gave a long irritable sigh.

"Danny, I know that's very scary but you have to learn how to swim sometime." The Dark Knight said. Danny clung tighter to his arm.

"But I don't want to learn! Someone will drag me under the water!" Danny said. Batman shook his head.

"No one will do that unless they want me to hurt them, understand?" Batman said. Danny gave him a long, pleading look.

I hope you all enjoyed that. I did.

Kadzait: You wrote this.

Shut up!

Thanks to these people for favoriting and/or following: YuyaKnightwriter97, Gryphonsson, Oracleshadow, Thundergil, and Oblitus Angeli.

Reviews:

AkUmaXxXtEnsHi: Hahaha, I knew the chapter was short and, frankly so is this one and the next one, but this whole arc is short. Funny. But short. I hope you enjoyed!

Supaherolena02: Don't worry! You made me laugh. As always. And dude, oh my friend, my first writings are frikkin HORRIBLE. Like seriously. They suck. Just because you've read a book, doesn't mean you could write a story (though, I seriously think you would be able to, considering you seem like the person to have the heart to do it). It's like saying you could make a chair because you've sat in one. :D We all suck when we begin (some, more so than others (meaning I failed at writing when I started)). And what they were doing at the pool: Showing Danny around the Watchtower for fun. I hope you enjoyed this chappie!

Sakura: Hahahaha! Short but simple! Nice! I like that! Glad you enjoyed!

IWasNeverReal: Oh come on, Danny cheating at Blackjack is amazing. Especially since he played all the adults. :D Your answer will be answered in the next chappie! YIPPEE!

TomgirlBre: DUDE, CHILL! His powers aren't the main focus of the story but I feel ya dude! He will have all his powers. Actually, he gains one of his original powers in a few chapters. *evil smile*

Lexosaurus: The fact you go out of your way to read a fic you don't like (well, you do now, anyways, I hope) just because I wrote it almost makes tears well up in my eyes (I seriously think my tear glands are smaller than normal). THANK YOU SO MUCH DUDE! And we find out more about why he doesn't know how to swim! YEAH! And you will find the answer to your question: next chapter. Can I go to planet Cordt-7B just to see it rain rocks? Please?

Obtilus Angeli: Oh my gosh! I'm so happy you enjoy this so much! He does need some chocolate lasagna (it sounds disgusting but oddly delicious)! And I hope you enjoyed this and future chapters! Hope to see you review again! :DDDD And come on! It's so cute that Bats is Danny's favorite hero!

Stay tuned for the next episode.

Kadzait: *smack*