A Few Year Ago
"Oh. I don't think I have enough money to make rent…"
Zatanna runs her finger through the man's chest.
"Maybe we can figure something else out…"
Her hushed tone sent shivers all over the man's body.
"I usually don't do this but since you are a nice lady and have been an amazing tenant…I guess we can reach an agreement"
Dick places his hands on Zatanna's waist and pulls her onto his lap.
"THAT'S IT! I'M NOT PLAYING MONOPOLY WITH YOU GUYS EVER AGAIN!"
The archer shouts at her friends as she stands up and makes her way out of there.
"Artemis! C'mon. It's just business"
The archer turns around only to see Dick burying his face on Zee's neck and getting giggles out of the magician. Artemis couldn't hide her smile, she was happy to see their friends back to their freaky/love sick self after their bad streak.
"Will you please get a room so the rest of us can keep playing?"
Raquel was really looking forward to their OG's reunion after Kaldur gone, Conner and Megan being awkward around the other.
"We have a room or more like a whole apartment but it's kinda far…"
"Hell no! You are not doing your freaky stuff in our place"
The speedster was fast to answer after looking at his friends' face. Megan and Conner were just smiling of seeing the Team interact more or less like always.
Present
"Jason or do you prefer Red Hood?"
"Jason it's okay right now, Alucard"
"Well…Jason. Artemis. I never thank you for protecting Dracula's castle while fighting Merlin a year ago"
Alucard shakes hand with the bat and kisses the Amazon's hand.
"No need. You were helping my sister in law and that's more than enough"
The redhead Amazon smiles at her boyfriend, she knew how softy was the big bad Red Hood.
"But next time we are going to charge you. And we are not cheap"
Alucard snorts at the woman's comment.
"What about I give you a tour through the library and you can read whatever book you want…"
"REALLY?!-"
Jason clears his throat.
"I mean…that would be nice"
"Yeah. Zatanna tells me that you really like to read. You might find interesting the books that my father wrote after all he was not just crazy but was a philosopher as well"
"We'd like that"
In the garden of the Graysons' property were Nimue (tipsy), Kory, Donna, Cassie, Blood, Pocus, Zee and Dick.
"Y'know…hip* I can remember like it was yesterday…hip* when a little bird knocked on my…hip* parlor's door…hip*"
Xanadu bends to pick up Pocus.
"To ask for a present…hip* for his beloved…hip* girlfriend"
"Donna. Please tell me that you didn't this to her…"
Dick whispers to Donna.
"We didn't do anything. She was the one that wanted to outdrink two Amazons and a Tamarean…"
"And I give you this fluffiness of love when she was a baby and give her immortality…just like your undying love for Zatanna…hip* his words, not mine"
"Shouldn't we give her something to sober her up?"
Cassie ask worried but at the same time having a laugh.
"Do not worry. I have seen her worse…let's just intervine if she tries to do some magic"
Blood was drinking some wine but his immortal body prevented him for getting drunk.
"I never asked for anything…hip* in exchange because I can see in your eyes…hip* how much you love Zatanna"
Nimue let's Pocus go and the little bunny jumped out of the scene towards the twins, whom were with Zatara, Bruce, Damian, Talia and Alfred. Then, Nimue gets between the couple and hugs them both.
"And now…you both are so big…with your family and really hot…hip* maybe you can thank me with some fun between the three of us…I want to se-"
"That's enough. Rebos reh pu!"
The magician cast her spell with a pinch of possessiveness.
"Woo. Magic really does wonders. Let's grab a snack Blod…getting sober make me hungry"
Like nothing happened, Xanadu drags Jason out of there.
"You know…I'm curious about something"
"What's up, Wondy?"
"How many people have offered you something like Nimue was doing?"
"A lot"
The couple answer with annoyance.
"And you have ever consider-"
"Never! This King just wants his Queen, One Kingdom only"
"And no one is touching my King but me. No one enters this palace but him"
"Yin! Maggie! I'm so glad that you came"
"Zatanna! Happy Birthday. We wouldn't miss it for the world"
"Yin is right. And we are sorry that we didn't came sooner to meet the twins…they are so adorable"
The couple were holding their babies and Maggie poked the babies' cheeks.
"They are really beautiful. You must be proud"
"Whelmingly proud"
Dick and Zee handles Maggie and Yin the babies so they can carry them.
"And how is taking care of this baby?"
"Tiring but so so worthy"
Zatanna was quick to answer with a smile on her face.
"And what about taking care of the twins?"
Yin smirks at her old partner.
"Hey! You miss me at the precinct and you know it"
"Actually, everyone works harder and there are not many delays after you leave. Martinez is top detective right now…"
"Give me back my baby"
Dick tries to get back Johnny from Yin's arms but the commissioner moves.
"I'm kiddin'…everyone got inspired by you and upped their game"
"And…"
"I might, just a tiny, super tiny, almost n-"
"Babe…"
Maggie scolds her wife.
"Fine. I do miss you Grayson"
"I knew it! And for your information…Maggie. Yin"
"Yeah?"
"Dinah is on the garden if you want to meet her…"
"It was a nice party. Thank you, baby"
Chalant was watching their sleeping babies in their crib after the party. Thankfully, Alfred started cleaning only for Zatara to interrupt the process with his magic.
"I'm glad that you had fun"
"And our babies had fun as well"
"All of our friends and family were all over them. They love the attention"
"They are going to be the best performers"
"Just like their dad"
"And their amazing mom"
The couple kisses their babies good night before leaving the nursery room.
"I'm glad that Tommy and CC came…even if they leave early"
"Tom has a big game coming soon, he has to sleep well and train even more"
"Still, I wish that Conner, Kaldur and Megan were here…"
Feeling her sadness Dick hugs his wife.
"Are you okay? You can cry if you want, I'm here"
"I'm okay. Thank you but let's have some sleep before Mary and John wake up to eat or poop or just cause"
Zatanna was about to open the door of their room but was pulled by the arm. Dick carry her bridal style and make his way to their garden.
"Dick. Giggles*. What are you doing?"
Grayson doesn't answers her until he puts her back to her feet. Dick takes her hands, bows and kisses her hand.
"Will my Queen do me the honor to have this last dance with me?"
Zatanna lovingly look at him before bowing.
"It will be my pleasure"
Even without music, they were perfectly dancing with the beating of their hearts.
"So good birthday?"
"Yeah, one of the best. You always manage to outdid yourself my king"
"I did nothing"
"Just by being by side, you do more than enough and be the best father"
"You are the best mom and I'll always be with you"
"Say it backwards"
There was no her usual mischievousness in her voice but tenderness in her request. Dick was shocked for a couple of seconds before smiling.
"Ll'i syawla eb htiw uoy"
The pronunciation wasn't the best but it was perfect to Zatanna's ears and heart.
"It's a lock"