A one month and two weeks time skip here to make these two 14 years old for the fourth movie. Lame, but it's my story. hehe.

Anyways, enjoy like always! :)

Chapter 22:

The first day of a new year, the first day of school. A knock on the Principal's door was heard early in the morning. Miss Briana was standing beside the Principal's table as a certain orange haired girl entered the room. She sat down in front of the Principal.

"I have received a call from Mr. Wayne…" the Principal started.

"Yes. Umm…did he tells you the news?" Daphne asked.

The Principal nodded, glancing up at Miss Briana. The teacher spoke up, "He mentioned about Damian's transfer."

Daphne nodded. She took out two folders out of her bag: one was regarding Damian and the other was about her. The Principal and Miss Briana schemed through both.

"He'll be transferring to a boarding school in Kansas City? How did a family trip turn into this? It is already the start of a new school year," Miss Briana asked.

"He's Bruce Wayne…" Daphne sighed, explaining, "I was once Mr. Wayne's maid. I can understand why he's doing this. He did entrust to me anything that is related to Master Damian. Mr. Wayne thought that letting his son go off to a boarding school would help him be more dependent?"

"More independent I would say…" Miss Briana muttered.

"Hmmm…I guess we can't say no. What about you? Off to a business trip with your sister on the same date?" the Principal asked.

Daphne bit her lower lip, deciding to tell the truth. "Well, only on paper. I'm going with Master Damian for a few weeks, one month for the most. Mr. Wayne's request."

"I see…so if anyone were to ask about you, we would say that you went on a business trip?" Miss Briana asked, knowing Daphne's full situation.

If they were to say that Daphne went off with Damian for a month, lots of people would be questioning why and saying that she is Damian's maid won't do any good.

"Yes, please…"she pleaded.

The Principal and Miss Briana nodded. She was dismissed after that. Daphne stepped into her classroom, looking down as ever. Shirley and Max watched as she sat down. She groaned, slamming her head on the desk. They both chuckled at her behavior.

"Tough night?" Shirley asked.

"You look messed up," Max remarked.

"I am…" Daphne sighed, sitting up and fixing her hair.

The purple-haired stood up. "I'll go get you something to drink."

Daphne smiled. "Thanks," she said.

Shirley turned to her and asked, "What happened last night?'

The orange haired stared at the blonde. "Can you keep a secret?" she asked.

"If it's from you, I definitely can," Shirley replied confidently.

"Okay. I used to be…umm…Damian's maid," she started.

Her friend was really shocked by the news. Daphne sighed. Max came back with a canned orange juice. Daphne smiled and took it from him. She kept on telling her stories to them, leaving the fact that Bruce Wayne is Batman and Damian Wayne is Robin. When she was about done, the two were gaping at her.

"So, now you're saying you have to move away for a while because he threw a tantrum last night?" Shirley reconfirmed.

"Yes, something like that. I had to help Master Bruce sort out the paperwork for Master Damian," Daphne explained.

"So, he's dropping out of school?" Max was next to ask.

"Yes. He's dropping out and transferring to a boarding school I guess… But, I think I'll just take a few weeks off," the girl explained.

"A few weeks? School has just started," Shirley reminded her.

Daphne sighed. "I know…but…" she said, "Master Bruce had been nice to me when I lost my parents. He paid my school fees and tuition fees. He even gave me allowance money before my sister took over the business and we started earning money again."

Miss Briana entered the class with a sad face, taking a glimpse at Daphne. She placed her books on her table. Turning to the students, she flashed out a smile.

"Kids, I have breaking news," she started, "Damian is dropping out of school to be enrolled in a boarding school of his father's choice."

The class started talking and complaining. Daphne, Shirley and Max kept quiet because they already found out the news.

"And…Daphne will be going away for a few months for a business trip with her sister," Miss Briana continued.

Then, she started class like usual. Daphne couldn't focus at all. She was still occupied with the fact that Damian would be sent away. Once school was over, Daphne was picked up by Bruce and Damian. Glares were shot towards her as she got into the car. She waved to Max and Shirley because she saw them walking home together.

"So, have the Titans replied yet?" she asked, glancing up at a scowling Damian beside her.

"Yes, finally. They're happy to be receiving a new member," Bruce replied. "Nightwing will be sending him there tomorrow morning."

"Are you coming?" Damian spoke up.

Daphne turned to him. "Do you..." she raised her brows, "…want me to come along?"

"I don't see why not. You've been following me all around the whole time," he mocked.

Daphne took that a bit harsh. She took a deep breath before replying, "If Master Bruce agrees, then I can go…"

"Well, you did tell the school that you're going on a business trip. Might as well go, meet new friends," Bruce said to her.

"Are you sure?" Daphne asked, in doubt.

"Ask Nightwing," the man replied.

When they arrived at the manor, they were greeted by Alfred like always. He was happy to see Daphne. They all went inside. Daphne, like always, would hang around the kitchen. Damian would be in his room.

"Yes, Master Bruce was quite upset with his behavior. He didn't take Master Damian on patrols since then," Alfred sighed.

"Well, he is a kid, so sometimes he just acted like one," Daphne sighed.

"Are you…perhaps heading to Titan Tower with him?" Alfred asked.

"I was asked to, but I need Master Dick's approval," the girl replied.

After lunch, Damian packed his things to head to Titan Tower. Daphne did the same thing. The two of them didn't bring many clothes. Daphne wouldn't leave her phone, though. She was afraid that she needed her sister's assistance at times. After they were done, they went down to the Bat cave in their respective uniforms.

"I still don't like this cape…" Daphne complained.

"You look fine," Dick said, smiling at her.

They started to train. Daphne took out her kukris, swinging them around. She was used to them by that time. She had been training with Delphinium every day after receiving the weapons. They were actually created by Delphinium when she was under Deathstroke's care. The kukris were her finest work. She was glad that she got to give it to Daphne.

"Well, that's all for tonight," Dick said once the clock struck midnight.

Daphne and Damian sheathed their weapons. She smiled at Dick as he patted her head. Damian was jealous of Dick's affection towards Daphne. She was approving them. Whenever he tried to do so, she would always reply with freezing herself in place or running away.

After breakfast the next day, the three hopped into the Batmobile in their respective uniforms. Dick drove them to the tower since Bruce was with the Justice League, solving things out. As they drove off, Damian kept on staring out the window. Daphne hummed a tune while playing a game on her phone. Dick was just enjoying the view.

"So, how long have you not seen Miss Kori?" Daphne suddenly asked.

"A while…" Dick replied, sighing.

"I could've driven myself," Damian suddenly interrupted.

Dick smirked. "After the stunt you pulled?" he asked, chuckling, "You're lucky to be allowed within 10 feet of a steering wheel."

"So this is my punishment? Enduring a bunch of school children?" Damian asked.

"This is not punishment. Hopefully, you'll learn to be a part of the team, or you'll just going to give Daphne a hard time," Dick replied.

Daphne butted in. "They're teenagers, Master Damian. Why would they call it Teen Titans, if not…" she muttered.

"Worse…" he replied.

"Don't tell me Damian Wayne is afraid of a little socializing," Dick muttered, giving out a teasing smile.

"I'm not afraid of anything. Teammates are liability…could be bigger than her," Damian explained, glancing up at Daphne.

"What's that supposed to mean?" she mumbled angrily.

"Then what am I to you?" Dick asked, turning to look at Damian.

"An unavoidable irritation," the boy replied harshly.

"Hah…and Daphne?" the young man asked, taking a glimpse at the girl at the back.

Daphne blinked at Dick's question. Damian didn't reply to his question, making her wondered what she is to Damian. The tower where the Teen Titans reside came to view. Damian was somewhat amazed at how beautifully built it was. Daphne knew about the tower because Dick used to tell her stories about it. Her phone suddenly vibrated and it was a text from her sister. She decided to read it once she had settled down in her room at the tower. The members of the Titans were waiting for them upfront. Damian stared and observed each one of them.

"Try not to behead anyone," Dick said to him.

"We're here!" Daphne heaved a sigh.

They got out of the car. Dick and Starfire, the leader of the team, greeted each other rather awkwardly. Damian was confused at their actions while Daphne giggled. She turned to look at the other members of the team: a hooded girl who looked mysterious, a green skinned boy and a boy in a blue armor of sort with a scarab on his back.

"This is Damian, the new Robin," Dick introduced him.

"Welcome, Damian," Starfire said.

"I'll be in my room," Damian replied, walking up to the tower.

"Would you like to…" Starfire's words were interrupted.

Damian cut her off, "I think I can manage."

"That is one creepy mocoso," the boy in the blue armor said.

"No, more like sad…" the hooded girl replied.

Daphne came up to them and said, "I'm really sorry he's like that."

"And you are?" the boy in blue asked.

"She's Daphne, codename Phoenix. She'll be watching over Damian," Dick explained, walking to the girl's side.

"Nightwing's told me all about you," Starfire said.

"I know," she replied, turning to Dick, "You're leaving?"

"I guess… Watch over him," Dick said to her.

Daphne nodded and replied, "Sure, I will. It is my job."

Dick got into the Batmobile and went on his way. Daphne turned to the four who was staring at her. She flashed out a smile, holding her duffel bag.

"Jaime, Blue Beetle," the boy in blue armor introduced himself.

"Garfield, Beast Boy," the other boy said.

"Raven, just Raven," the hooded girl said next.

"Nice to meet all of you. Again, I'm really sorry for Master Damian's behavior," Daphne apologized once again.

"You call him 'master'?" Garfield asked, raising his brows.

The orange haired nodded. "Yes. I am his maid in real life," she explained.

"He is lucky to have a maid like you," Garfield said, winking to Daphne.

"Yeah…whatever. Let me show you to your room," Jaime volunteered.

Garfield butted in, "I want to show her to her room!"

They suddenly started a tongue fight with Kori trying to calm them both down. Raven approached the confused Daphne. The orange haired gave a small smile to her. Raven was a bit intimidating in Daphne's opinion. The hooded girl looked at her.

"They're already hogging over you," she said.

"Yeah…I guess…" Daphne drawled nervously.

"Your room is next to mine. Come on," Raven said, walking up to the door.

Daphne deemed it as a sign to follow her. Kori shrugged at the boys and went inside as well. Jaime and Garfield glared at each other before entering the tower. Daphne was brought to her room by Raven. She also took the obligation of showing her where the kitchen and the living room are. When they arrived at her room, Raven left immediately to go and meditate. Daphne entered her room. It was a simple room with a bed, a study desk and a small wardrobe for clothes. Her phone vibrated.

She answered it, "Hello?"

"Sis! What is taking you so long to reply my text?" Delphinium shot once she heard Daphne's voice.

"Sorry, I was caught up with Master Damian and such…" Daphne apologized, taking a seat on the bed, "How's everything at the office?"

"It's great, great, great…just great. Umm… How are you holding up? How did Damian react at the Titans?"

"You know him. He went straight to his room after taking a look at everyone," Daphne sighed.

"So him. Well, my text asked about that. I just had to call, but we can talk later. Get settled in and…good luck," Delphinium said and quickly hung up.

Daphne was confused at her sister's behavior but she ignored it. She put on a dress and a hoodie. After that, she arranged the clothes she had bought into the wardrobe. Kori came up to her room.

"Hi, Miss Kori," Daphne greeted her.

"There is no need for honorary. Just call me Kori. Would you like to join us for dinner?" Kori invited.

"Sure, I'll call Master Damian," the girl replied.

Kori nodded. She went on ahead. Daphne walked around the corridors to find Damian's room. It was located a little far from hers but she was fine with that. He was cleaning his sword when she got there. She knocked on the wall to grab his attention. He stopped and looked at her.

"Would you like to eat with them?" Daphne asked.

"Send it to my room," Damian replied coldly.

Daphne went up to him, biting her lower lip. She said, "This is a good time to get to know them."

"I told you, teammates are a liability," he replied without even looking at her.

"Please…" she begged.

Damian gazed into her eyes. She faintly blushed at his actions. He sheathed his sword, got out of bed and walked away. Daphne smiled, rushing to follow him. Everyone was waiting for them in the living room. Daphne smiled at them. She sat beside Raven. Damian took a seat beside Garfield.

"So, what are we eating?" Daphne asked.

"I thought we should just order some pizza. What toppings do you like, Daphne?" Jaime replied.

"Pizza? Really?" Damian muttered.

"Pizzas are great, okay!" Garfield replied angrily.

Daphne looked at Garfield who looked pissed off at what Damian had just said. Damian didn't reply to Garfield. He took a glimpse at his servant, sighing.

Daphne spoke up, "Ummm…do we have anything in the fridge?"

"I think we have some veggies and a packet of meatballs," Kori replied.

"Any wheat?" the girl asked again.

"We have some in the cabinet," Raven replied.

The orange haired smiled with satisfaction. "Okay, Miss Kori and Raven, please cook some rice. I'll think of something with the ingredients we have," she explained.

"You can cook?" Jaime asked, a bit amazed. "We usually just throw everything into the pot."

"Sure she can. She's my servant," Damian replied before Daphne could say anything.

"Yeah…I can. And maybe after dinner, I'll head out to do some shopping," the young girl replied.

Jaime and Garfield looked at each other. They shrugged. While waiting for Daphne, Garfield went to play some video games and Jaime read a book. Damian just sat at the table, watching Daphne teaching Kori and Raven how to dice the carrots and some other vegetables.

"You are good at this," Kori muttered.

"I had to be. When I was taking care of Master Damian, he is a bit demanding when it comes to food," Daphne explained.

She made roasted meatballs soup. Once the rice was cooked, they ate their food. Garfield couldn't get enough of Daphne's cooking. The girl just laughed at how he gobbled up his food because he wanted more of it. When they were done, the boys, excluding Damian, did the dishes. Daphne wanted to go out and buy some ingredients for tomorrow's menu.

"I'll drive you there," Kori volunteered.

"Umm…well…" the girl drawled, "Alright."

Mana and Tiara made their way to where Delphinium was. She was in her study room, watching some of the cameras around Gotham. Batman was nowhere, so she assumed he was still with the Justice League.

"Miss, we've been looking all over for you…" Tiara greeted her.

"Oh, hey, guys. Sorry, I didn't join for dinner…" she replied, turning to look at them.

"You don't look so high spirited like always…" Mana said.

The two took their seats in front of Delphinium. The young teen sighed. She didn't know how to tell her two best companions about what she had found out that day in the office.

"Simply put, somebody is trying to buy our company…" Delphinium started.

"Are you selling it?" Tiara asked, concerned.

She shook her head and said, "Of course not. That company is the only connection I have with my parents."

Mana and Tiara exchanged a look. Mana was next to ask, "Who is this person?"

"He said he was a friend of father's…and he had had an agreement with him that he can have the company if father dies…" Delphinium explained, sighing, "He had papers and stuff to show that he was right."

"Did you tell Miss Daphne about this?" Mana asked.

Delphinium sighed, looking at the picture on her desk, a picture of a six-year-old Delphinium and a four-year-old Daphne. She shook her head.

"I don't want her to worry about the company. As far as I know, she's not ready. Apparently, he doesn't know about our existence. So, I didn't tell him about Daphne…" Delphinium explained.

"Oh…then, the papers he showed you are invalid! It was made before you two were born!" Tiara insisted.

"Yeah… He said he'll come back to talk me into letting him have the company…" Delphinium sighed again.

Tiara and Mana looked at each other. They stood up, going up to their mistress. For the first time in their life, they saw her trembled. Who wouldn't? If the two sisters lost the company, they would officially go bankrupt and stripped off from their titles. Tiara and Mana hugged Delphinium to calm her.

"Just…don't tell my sister about this…" she whispered.

Thus begin a new conflict in the Aldrin's family which I will not write about just yet. Let's focus on teh fourth movie. ;)