"What do you want to talk about Nightwing?"
Batman doesn't bother to look away from his computer as the man in blue enters the Batcave from the zeta tube.
"Hey! B, how are you? I'm fine…Zee is doing amazing too and we are so happy together. How's everything with Talia and Damian? Amazing? That's really cool, happy for you guys"
Batman just groans and turns to face the man.
"I'm glad that you and Zatanna are doing fine but I can tell just that from your grin, your messy hair and her lipstick on your face"
Dick runs to the giant coin on the Cave and looks his reflection in the mirror and spots Zee's mark on his cheek.
"Damian is doing okay. We are still working with his people skills…he's at school right now. That reminds me that he wants to talk with you"
Dick smiles hearing that good news from Damian but also scared for the school's security.
"Alright. He can come over to my house after school and I will ask how his day was"
"I'd appreciate that, thanks Dick"
Batman finally stands up, takes his cowl off and hugs his son.
"And Talia is doing okay. Apparently, Ra's is into something but we don't know what yet"
Grayson smiles at knowing that Bruce was stable with someone for once.
"I'm here to talk you about the Court of Owls"
"What about them? They've been into hiding for so long…"
"Not that long. I was ambushed by some Talons and William Cobb himself a couple days ago…"
Bruce opens his eyes in surprise as he types and opens all the files about the Court.
"What do they want?"
"Recruit me. They want me to join them, same old"
"It's weird that they come from their hiding to recruit you…why would they risk themselves knowing that your answer will be no"
Bruce enters in deep thought.
"There was also this thing with magic.:."
"What thing?"
"You know that Zee and I have a magic lovers oath, right?"
Bruce nods.
"If I'm in tight spot or Zee, or any of us is having strong emotions the bond acts up and warns the other. I mean if I focus right now, I can feel what she's feeling but when I was fighting the Owls' she didn't came to my rescue because she didn't felt anything but our bond is as strong as ever"
"So they might know about your connection with her or they just upper up their magic skills…"
"Also I tried to contact Oracle or Cyborg but the comms were jammed…jammed enough to lose connection with Vic"
Batman stays in deep thought as Nightwing continues.
"I'm not liking any of this…if they have the skills to go under Zee's nose and hide themselves from apokoliptian tech…"
The duo knew that overcoming magic and alien tech wasn't an easy task.
"They have something prepare but why do they need me for?"
"What if we find out?"
Dick arches his eyebrow.
"What if you go undercover with them and gather as much intel as possible?"
"I don't know B. There's the whole League coming up and to be honest, Zatanna and I are really excited about this"
"Yeah but whatever they are planning might be dangerous and you are our only chance"
"I'd think about it. I need to discuss it with Zee first…"
"I'd be better if she's in the dark as well, her reaction is what is g-"
"What are you talking about?! There's no way I'm hiding something like that from her! She's my wife, my partner, we are equals…I'm not hiding anything from her. Not again, especially after I almost lost her with the whole Aqualad scheme"
Dick's outburst make Bruce take a step back.
"Dick, you need to calm down"
"I'm calm. I'm discussing this with Zee because WE ARE PARTNERS"
With that Nightwing zeta's out of the Batcave.
"How was your day beautiful?"
Dick surprises Zatanna as he sneaks on her and hugs her from behind and kiss her cheek. Zatanna was putting the ingredients ready for their meal.
"Tiring"
She twist herself to meet his lips on a tender kiss.
"What happened?"
Nightwing asks her as he takes an apple and sits on the counter facing her.
"There was this soul stealer thing that targeted a lot of teenagers that were…horny and there was a mess. Long story short, I beat it and the souls got back to their body"
Dick smiles proudly at her.
"That's my girl"
"What about you?"
Zatanna starts cooking.
"I had a little fight with Bruce…"
Dick groans and Zatanna lets the stew heat itself.
"What happened?"
She places herself in front of him between his legs and takes his apple from his hand.
"I tell you later. From now, we need to get ready. Damian is coming over…apparently, he wants to talk with me"
She bites his apple before giving it back.
"That's nice. I like having Dami over. I'm so happy that he has lightened up with everyone and everything"
"You say that because he didn't tried to kill you"
"But he put me on a test to see if I'm good enough for his big brother"
Dick pulls her closer by trapping her with his legs. Zatanna snakes her arms around his neck.
"And you barely passed…like a C+"
"Is there a way to get a better score?"
She asks him in a huskily tone as they lean closer and closer.
"Let's see what you got sorcere-"
"Grayson. Can you please keep it in your pants? This is the kitchen"
The couple jumps hearing a third voice.
"Damian!"
The couple sees the young Wayne standing in the kitchen.
"Grayson if you want to get her pregnant, which you should do so we can have a worthy heir, you should do it in your chambers and not where we eat…"
The couple blushes, especially Zatanna at the thought of becoming mother.
"Damian! Go and wash your hands before we eat! And what did we told you about sneaking on people?!"
Dick demands as Damian walks to the bathroom. The couples sighs in relief.
"Does anyone in our family knows boundaries? Privacy? Decency? Or something like that"
"No"
Dick pecks her lips.
"No"
He does it again.
"No"
And again.
"No"
And again.
"No"
He starts pecking her not stop.
"Okay. Okay. I get it. Set the table before Damian comes back and sees us like this"
Dick sets up the table and Zatanna serves the food. The trio were ready to dig in.
"How is school going?"
Richard asks to his little brother.
"Fine, I guess. Someone insulted father and I have no other option but to challenge him into a duel to defend my father's honor"
"Please tell me that you didn't kill anyone…"
Zatanna asks in worry.
"Sadly, no. We fix our difference on the boxing ring…he should be fine in a week or two"
"Damian. You should control yourself, no every action needs a reaction. You are letting them win by getting worked up with their words…"
Dick lectures Damian. Meanwhile, Zatanna smiles at Dick's fatherly demeanor and gives her ideas.
"Dick is right, Dami. Imagine if I use my magic every time someone attacks my shows or your annoying and handsome brother here"
"It doesn't make sense. Should I let them insult my father or anyone I care about?"
"We are not saying that, pal. But how do you feel when you are trying to tell something to us or to your parents and we don't listen to you?"
Grayson's words left Damian thinking.
"Annoyed. Angry. Mad"
"That's right…"
"I think I get it"
Chalant smiles.
"You are suggesting a psychological attack…in that way-"
"No!"
The couple stops him.
"In any case. Bruce told me that you needed to tell me something…what is it?"
Damian gets nervous and blushes.
"Inediahab"
Damian mutters something that the couple couldn't understand.
"What was that? We didn't understand you"
The magician asks and the youngest Wayne takes a deep breath.
"I need to take someone to school for the show and tell. It has to be someone from the family or close friends…"
Zatanna wanted to jump and hug the little boy.
"What about Bruce or Talia?"
Dick asks.
"They are too busy and even if they weren't…I will still prefer so much more if you come to my class next week"
"Of course, Damian. It will be my h-"
"No! Not you, Grayson. I want your wife to come!"
The first boy wonder feels the disappointment and his soul leaving his body while Zatanna smiles with excitement.
"I'd love to go with you, Dami. I'm going to clear my schedule"
Damian does his best to hold his excitement.
"You have my gratitude"
Damian and Zatanna keeps eating as Dick still feels defeated.