"Good morning, handsome"
Dick wakes up and the first thing he sees is his wife bringing breakfast for the two of them.
"Heya, gorgeous…"
Grayson was mesmerized by his wife's beauty and tenderly smiled at her.
"Did you sleep well?"
Zatanna hums as she place the stray on the night table and pecks his lips.
"Amazing as usual…what about you?"
She stretches herself.
"Incredible…what?"
She looks confused at her husband's gaze.
"Are you sure? Is so weird to see you awake so early and in such a good mood. When we travel I have to carry you to the car"
Zatanna smacks him.
"I'm so excited. Today is the day!"
They drink their coffee.
"Does this really excites you that much?"
They start eating their french toast.
"Of course it does. We haven't been on a team in so long…you know that I wanted for us to be in the League together"
Dick reaches for her face and starts caressing her cheek.
"I love to see you so happy"
Zatanna rest her head on his hand.
"And you are the reason besides…today is our date number 8 and it's your turn"
After Dick got back from the undercover mission against the Court, after celebrating on their own for a couple days and the fight between the bats; to make for the lost time, the couple decided to have a date everyday for 31 days, the first one to choose activities was Zatanna and then Dick and Zatanna again.
"So much pressure. There's not rest for the wicked, is it?"
"Noup. What did you plan for us?"
"You are my plus one in my induction to the League party"
Zatanna frowns.
"That doesn't count! You didn't plan for it and I'm invited to the event as well. You need to think of something else"
"Wait! Seriously?"
"Don't play cute-"
"I'm not playing, I AM CUTE"
She rolls her eyes.
"Well, don't play cuter. I know that you have something in mind already. You love to plan things"
Dick puts his and her mug out of the way and crawls on top of her.
"I can be spontaneous as well"
He takes her hands with one hand and place them on top of her.
"Show me"
"I can't believe that you are finally joining the League, dude! We are going to kick so much ass"
The Flash (Wally) was over the moon having his best pal joining the League and be together again.
"Indeed is incredible that we are going to fight together again"
Kaldur couldn't hold his smile. The three founders of the Team together.
"What are you guys talking about? We kick ass together all the time and team-up a lot"
Nightwing was nervous and happy to be there.
"What I can't believe is that you guys have a tournament and nobody thought about calling me!"
Billy felt betrayed and hated to miss that event.
"I'm sorry, Captain but we couldn't risk to bring that many people"
Wally tries to explain himself to the kid.
"Yeah. Batman would have kicked us from the Cave and do the event in private"
Zatanna tries to comfort Shazam.
"Say all the excuses you want! I'm not going to forgive any of you guys!"
Rocket felt so left out.
"C'mon. Raq, you saw the fights! Everyone saw the tapes from the Cave. Oracle, make sure of that"
Dick tells his friend.
"It's not the same and you know it!"
"Are we interrupting something?"
Superman, Batman (Megan) and Wonder Woman approach the young heroes.
"No, nothing. Just that there's no such thing as loyalty around here"
Raquel keeps glaring at her friends.
"Are you ready to join the League?"
Superman asks his favorite Robin.
"Sure. Is Bruce and everyone outside?"
The soon to be leaguer wanted to make sure that the plan was perfect.
"Yes. Uncle J'onn shifted into Robin. Bruce, Damian, Talia, Alfred, Tim and the rest of the family is outside. No one is going to suspect that your Robin is your baby brother if he's in the public with Bruce 'not Batman' Wayne"
Megan does his best Batman impression but she was still too cheerful.
"In any case. Let's do this, shall we?"
Dick nods at Wonder Woman. As everyone but him goes outside to the press waiting for the new induction.
"See you in a bit, handsome"
Zatanna pulls him in a deep kiss, pulling his bottom lip with her teeth before going outside.
"It's with great pleasure that we announce a new hero joining our team"
Justice League's chairman, Black Lightning, announces to the press as he steps to the side and let his co-chair, Superman, take the stand.
"I can't imagine someone that represents the League's values like this hero does. He's a friend, a hero and my inspiration. I look up to him but no matter how much time you give to talk about this new leaguer and friend…there's someone that knows him better than anyone else"
The press starts murmuring, no one knew who the new leaguer was, someone suspected that it was the Monkey Prince, other that it was Detective Chimp, there were many names going around, including some member of the Outsiders.
"That's why I ask Justice Leaguer, Zatanna to step forward and welcome this hero to our family"
The man of steel looks to the side to the sorceress, who was caught by surprise but couldn't be happier to be the one to give him the welcome.
"Thanks, Superman. Black Lightning. The next person is someone very close and important to me and just like Superman, I look up to him. There's not just enough words to describe him…so without further ado, I'd like to present you the new blood. The love of my life, my best friend, my partner in craziness…Dick Grayson aka NIGHTWING!"
Dick Grayson steps out from the still under construction Hall of Justice, he was wearing his Nightwing suit sans the domino mask. He snakes his arm around her waist and used to his hand to balance her as he eased her back, kissing her as if his life depended on it. After that public show of affection to his wife, and leaving the magician flustered and light headed, Dick takes her hand and steps closer to the mic. The press was going wild with the revelation.
"Thank you so much to my beloved wife for those kind words. Thanks, Superman and Black Lightning. It's an honor to be among the greatest heroes"
Dick does a quick speech before taking questions from the crowd.
"Lois Lane, Daily Planet. Mr. Grayson or Nightwing. Please, tell us. What make you reveal your secret identity and why now?"
"Well…I think it was time to step into the Light. I create my secret identity in an attempt to protect those close to me but seeing this amazing woman next to me, living one single life as a hero, the greatest performer in the whole world and drop dead gorgeous wife…I decided that it was time to take a page from her book, in hopes that in this way I can inspire more trust and hope in the persons and my people in Blüdhaven"
Lois smiled at the Boy Wonder's answer and Dick moves to the next reporter.
"Iris West, Central City News. Was your father, Bruce Wayne, aware of your secret activities as a vigilante? Does anyone knew about your secret ID?"
"No. I just told them recently. Before I decided to join the League and reveal my identity. I came clean to my family, knowing that this decision was going to affect them as well but as any amazing family, they give me their support and their blessing besides Bruce told that everyone in the family gets kidnapped every other day thanks to the Wayne name. He hopes that know maybe people will think about it twice knowing that he has two Justice Leaguers in the family"
The crowd laughs at the Man's comment. Multiple questions were asked, about his time as Detective, how this was going to affect his marriage, his time as Blüdhaven hero and more. Superman and Black Lightning thanked everyone before they all headed to the party at the Watchtower.
"Let's go and celebrate the prodigy son joining our ranks"
Green Arrow tells the other heroes as everyone starts Zeta tubing to the Watchtower. The HQ was heavily decorated and almost everyone was there, even the Outlaws.
"Hey! New blood"
Zatanna tries to be as fresh as possible. They went in separate ways, talking with different set of friends and finally catch a breath to be together.
"What is it old timer?"
She tries to hit him but he dodge her attacks.
"Don't call me that. I'm here to give you a tour around the Watchtower"
The magician takes the acrobat's hand and leads the way.
"This is our cafeteria. This is were we hang out, talk and eat. You are going to love Taco Tuesday"
"As long as they are not those Taco Bell kind of deal"
"They aren't. Blue, Wally, Bart and Barry throw a fit about and we brought true Mexican tacos"
They move to the next room.
"This is the infirmary, please try to stay as far as possible from this room"
"So, tell me. Do you give tours to all the new members? Because if I knew you were the one giving the tours I'd have join this team a long time ago…"
He starts flirting with her.
"Just the ones that are as cute as you…meaning that this is the first time that I give a tour"
"Lucky me"
"This is the training room, we have top technology and we share workouts and help each other to get better"
They keep walking and stop next to a close door.
"And what is this room?"
"A broom closet"
Zatanna opens the door before pushing him inside and closing the door behind them.
"Woow, Zee. What got into you?"
Dick was trying to catch his breath.
"It's our first time doing it in the Watchtower as full members besides that kiss from early did quite a number on me"
"I notice that but as much I love this…we better get back to the party"
"I guess you are right but we are finishing this in the after party in our bedroom, Mr. Teg aremac ydaer!"
She fix them up before getting out of the closet.
"This have to be one of your most useful spells"
"I know. We can play dumb with this even if we all know what just happened"
The couple makes their way back to the party and meets with the members of the Team Year Zero.
"Hey! Nice to see you. I almost forgot that it was your party"
Artemis starts teasing them.
"Hey! I was giving him a tour"
"Girl, I'm sure that Boy Wonder here knows the premises better than you"
Raquel comments.
"Yeah and he knows the Watchtower very well too"
The couple blushes with the archer's comment and Will, Wally, Raquel and Megan spills their drinks. After recovering from the laughter attack, Dick exchange looks with the Martian. The couples moves to talk with Damian, Bruce, Talia and Alfred.
"Nice to see you, son. I thought you were gone already…"
"You too, B? Really?"
"Well, Sir if you don't want to be spotted you should at least pull your zipper up"
Dick looks down to his crotch only to realize that his suit has not zipper. He fell for the Butler's trap.
"Alfred!"
Zatanna laughs at her partner's silliness.
"Did you find out what Ra's is planning?"
Grayson tries to change the subject.
"Yes and for once my father is in the clear. He did step from the League and has no other plans. He's currently living on an Island with Sensei, Ubu and Goliath"
Talia responds the man. The family keeps chatting from a moment before Dick pulls Zatanna to the side.
"What are you doing?"
"Isn't it obvious? I'm kidnapping you"
The couple zeta to Happy Harbor where BioShip was waiting for them.
"I knew that you have something in mind!"
They board the ship and make their way to their destiny.
"Where are you taking me?"
Bioship starts flying on her own as Zatanna sits on his lap.
"C'mon, honey. You know this one. I'm taking you to where we first take you when we kidnapped you…well, the second place"
The Homo-Magi tries to remember where they went that time. She remembers when she successfully impress him with her skills at the prison and after flirting in their way to Red Tornado, they went to Morrow's secret lab.
"Yellow Stone?"
"Yeah. We are having a star gazing date in there. I packed blankets, food and drinks
"No telescope?"
"We don't need it. This place is as quiet as it was back then so we are in the clear to watch the sky without problem"
"You really are the best, you now that, right?"
"Only for you, Zee. Only for you"