prologue

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"THERE'S SOMETHING I NEED YOU TO DO FOR ME, BRUCE," Nyx, goddess of darkness said as soon as Bruce Wayne opened the door. His eyes widened upon seeing the small child the goddess was carrying. She promptly pushed Bruce out of the way and walked into the manor. "Now this might seem weird."

"Where did you get the child?" Bruce asked.

"I made her. On a whim," she said quickly. "Not my finest moment."

"You made a child? From what?"

"Shadows," she replied quickly, setting the child down. "But now I have to return home and Tartarus is no place for children."

"No," Bruce said firmly, shaking his head. "Nyx, you know I just took in Dick!"

"Please Bruce," she begged. "She has powers so she needs someone to help control them. And who's better than Batman."

"Now, you're just trying to butter me up."

"Is it working?" Bruce shook his head again and Nyx groaned, sitting the child down on the sofa as Alfred and Dick walked in.

"Oh Jesus!" Dick shouted when he saw the baby. "What is this?"

"Your new sister."

"Nobody," Bruce and Nyx said in unison before sharing a look. "Nyx, she can't stay."

"Oh, why not? Shes not a handful."

"Now. But what about when she gets older?"

"Okay, let's take a vote," Nyx said. "Democracy is what you mortals hold so dear, right? So why not?" Bruce smirked and nodded. "I vote she stays here."

"I vote she doesn't," Bruce said promptly and turned to Alfred, who stepped up beside him, loyalty in check. The three adults turned to Dick who seemed flustered. "Your vote, Dick?" Dick looked back down at the girl and was surprised to find her staring at him too. She looked no older than three but she seemed to be staring at him with the same questionable look. She gave him a toothy smile that made his heart swell. He never had a sibling.

"What's her name?" Dick asked. Bruce groaned, as Nyx smirked.

"Julia," she replied, picking her up. "You can hold her if you like. Before you vote." Dick nodded and Nyx handed him the child. Julia clung to Dick as she smiled at the boy. Dick's heart swelled. "I think she should stay," he finally said as Nyx cheered.

"Wait, wait," Bruce said. "It's still tied."

"Well," Nyx sighed, crossing her arms. "What do you all usually do when it comes to this?"

"Rock, paper, scissors?" Dick suggested.

"No."

"What is that? That sounds fun," Nyx smirked. Bruce groaned and began explaining the rules. Once settled, Dick counted them down.

"Rock, paper, scissors, shoot!" He shouted. The adults pounded their fist against their hand and came up with their answers. Bruce had chosen paper, thinking Nyx would be dumb enough to go with rock since she was new to the game. Nyx had chosen scissors, knowing Bruce's train of thought would go towards paper. Nyx shouted triumphantly and picked up Julia.

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