Marvel : Nightwing

Musical

POV : Nightwing

When all the Defenders finally arrive, they help out the firemen, police officers and Stan Damage Control Crews to deal with the cleanup and find possible victims that didn't manage to avoid Juggernaut's rampage. Before the X-Men left, Wolverine informed me that Professor Xavier is still considering my proposal for the X-men to enter the Defenders.

While the others is busy, I was resting on top of the building rooftop nearby with my body feeling sore due to my 'workout' with Juggernaut. My fight with Juggernaut has given me few ideas on how to improve the Defenders equipment to deal with heavy hitting villains or any other possible threats.

As I lay down resting on the rooftop overlooking the clean up, I can see the Defenders having a friendly chat with some of the firemen, police officers and cleanup crew at the scene. Since we have met them many times it is easier to work together to deal with the cleanup.

Slowly Black Cat approaches me on top of the rooftop saying "Hey, Birdy! How are you feeling over there? That must have been one hell of a fight!"

"Ya... I am just feeling slightly sore all over my body but I will be fine after a few hours of rest" I replied groaning as I stood back up.

Glancing at her, I jokingly asked "Any problem with the clean up? or Spidey got onto your nerve again".

"Everything is okay" replied Black Cat as she sat at the edge of the building. After hesitating for a while, she said "Do you remember the guy that I talked about last time?".

I replied "Yup, What about him?"

Black Cat sounding slightly nervous replied "Today, I asked him out for a date... and he said yes"

"Congratulations, but I don't understand why you are boasting to me about your dating life" I replied feeling slightly confused.

Black Cat sighs to herself before saying "I need some advice".

"I am not sure that I am the best person to give you advice but I will try my best" I replied feeling slightly worried about where the conversation is going.

"I don't know what happened but by the time I realize it, I have invited him out for a date" Black Cat explained slowly before she sat there in silence.

After a long moment of silence between us, I replied "I'm sorry but I don't see the problem yet".

Black Cat hesitated nervously saying "I am scared to screw it up and ruin our friendship. I got a feeling that he likes me too but I am afraid that it will never work out. I am still not sure how strong my feelings are for him but I know that he is important to me"

"Then tell him about your concerns. Take it slowly, sometimes you have to take a leap of faith. Once both of you know each other better emotionally you will know whether it works out or not" I advise her to feel the irony of the situation.

I continued encouragingly "If both of you are meant to be together, it will naturally work out. Who knows if both of you are lucky, you both will end up as a soulmate."

Black Cat was deep in her thoughts and she took a deep breath before she replied smiling "Thanks, Nightwing".

"So will you be telling him about you being Black Cat?" I asked.She winced slightly at that question replying "Maybe. I don't know. I need more time to think about it".