The Next Day…
The day has finally come as Batman slowly makes his way to Jump City in the batwing.
Naruto, now clad in Superboy's attire, joined the Teen Titans on a rooftop. Batman descended in his batwing.
But the figure that emerged wasn't what Naruto expected. It wasn't a man dressed like a bat...It was just some drop dead sexy masked 20-something year old dressed in a skin tight leather suit with some padding and a blue symbol of a bird in his chest.
"Hey! Been awhile!" Nightwing greeted, with his sexy raven hair blowing in the wind.
Naruto's confusion mirrored the Titans'. Nightwing looked nothing like Robin's description.
"He looks NOTHING like a bat," Naruto mused.
"Huh?" says Nightwing, equally puzzled.
Starfire embraces Nightwing, catching him guard as she flies in the air holding him tight with his lean form fitting perfectly against hers. The rush of adrenaline and the warmth of their reunion filled the air.
"X'HAL!" Starfire exclaimed, her voice echoing with joy.
Nightwing chuckled, his gloved hands resting on her shoulders. "I've missed you too, Kori."
Naruto, standing nearby, scratched his head. "She missed his what?"
Kid Flash snickered.
Starfire beamed at Nightwing. "How's Barbara?"
Nightwing's expression shifted, a hint of concern crossing his features. "A bit moody lately, but we're working through it."
Starfire leaned in, her eyes sparkling mischievously. "Well, let me know if you need any assistance. I know ways to solve certain 'moods.'"
Nightwing raised an eyebrow.
"Just kidding!" Starfire giggled.
As the former lovers laughed, Naruto observed them, arms crossed. He wondered about their history, the unspoken moments that had shaped their bond.
"So," Naruto ventured, "is that Star's boyfriend? The one who taught her everything?"
Robin corrected him. "Ex-boyfriend, but they're still on good terms."
Naruto nodded. "Oh...nice."
After lowering back down to the concrete pavement, Nightwing greets the rest of his old and new teammates, then makes eye contact with Naruto, who stands just a few feet away. Nightwing approached blonde ninja, extending his hand with a heartwarming smile. "I'm Nightwing."
Naruto shook it, surprised by the friendly gesture. "Uzumaki Naruto."
"I know I'm not who you were expecting, but you'll be meeting the higher ups in JUST a moment. Can you stand still right here, please?"
Puzzled by Nightwing's request, Naruto complies and stands a little to the right as Nightwing places his finger and speaks with someone on his earpiece. Before Naruto could react, a blue flash enveloped him, and he vanished into thin air.
Elsewhere...
Naruto's disorientation faded as he found himself in a new space—a place beyond Earth. The Watchtower, headquarters of the Justice League, loomed before him. His stomach churned from the teleportation.
As he looks up, the silly blonde meets eyes with a masked man sporting pointy ears with black cape and grey costume standing a few feet near the ninja. It's Batman!
Naruto slowly stands up and asks the Caped Crusader if he is-
"Batman?"
Batman simply nods.
Yet again Naruto's mental image of the Dark Knight didn't quite match the reality.
"Naruto Uzumaki, I presume?"
A black-haired man dressed in a blue and red suit with baby blue eyes stepped forward with his cape flowing in the air. Superman. Beside him, a GORGEOUS muscular woman with long black wavy hair,dark blue eyes wearing a red top and blue pants with red boots. It's Wonder Woman.
Naruto now bears witness to DC's iconic Trinity. He feels overwhelming power radiating from them, but at the same time, a welcoming sight to behold. After taking a moment, Naruto finally responds.
Naruto grinned. "Y-Yeah, that's me!"
Superman welcomed him. "Nice shirt...I'm Superman."
Wonder Woman added, "Wonder Woman."
Batman remained silent.
Superman's wry tone broke the tension. "And he's Batman."
Naruto chuckled. "Nice to meet you."
Superman gestured. "Follow us. We have a lot to discuss."
To Be Continued...