Batgirl, and depression

8: Zee Zatara

“Oracle, I need an update.” Artemis was driving a sphere, with an ex-shadow and Orphan, chasing her sister’s helicopter.

“Wait a sec, I’m locating your location.” Still catching my breath from the death threat Lady Shiva gave me, and Orphan went on a fight with her. “The radar says there’s an island nearby, is that where Cheshire wants to go?”
“Maybe?”
“Wait… That’s…”

“That’s the shadow!” The ex shadow exclaimed. “Talia Al Ghul…” I muttered. “Wonder how she's doing.”
“Talia as in Ra’s daughter?” Artemis asked. The ex shadow nodded, she was finally going to the home she left.

Artemis and Cheshire had a sister speech and their relationship was kinda mended? Ra’s and sensei proposed an accommodation for Cheshire and the ex Shadow to stay there, and they agreed. The remaining members, Artemis and Orphan flew back to the city through Sphere, and started typing a report for Batman.

When I heard the sound of knocking, I was overjoyed to see Cass behind the doors, but accompanied. “Guys! Why didn’t you bring me with you? I could help!” Steph yelled. I chuckled, and let them in my apartment. Steph and I helped to aid Cass’ wounds from her fight. It must have been tiring and she fell asleep quickly. Steph pulled me for a girl’s movie night, it was fun.

As the next day arrived, I woke up early as usual. Got dressed and headed to the library. It was a beautiful morning. It was almost winter, but there was the nice scent of flowers, the green  grass, and butterflies dancing. There was a figure of a red headed woman standing in front of the library, waiting for my arrival.

“Good morning Ivy.” It was Pamela Isly, known as Poison Ivy, an ex eco terrorist, she can control plants. Might explain the “spring” situation. “Morning Babs, so, uh.. I want a book, non fiction, don’t know what its content is, but I remember it was titled, wish, but not in english. Could you find it for me?”

“A lot of grey area, but I’ll try my best.”
“Thanks for your help. I’ll buy you a cup of coffee.”
“Wonderful, I’ll have a mocha.”
“Sure.” Ivy said, as she walked in the coffee shop next to the library. I dug in my computer, searched for her book in the foreign language section. Poison Ivy came back with my coffee, but I still hadn’t made any progress. I told her that I will inform her when I find it. After she left, I continued on my search for the mystery book. Why would a nonfiction book be called wish? A man and woman walked in front of my counter, in blue and purple. The man had dark messy hair, ocean blue eyes and a signature grin. The woman was pretty, slim body with raven hair and blue eyes.

“How can I assist you…” looking up from my computer, it was Grayson, and his ex, Zatanna. I hadn’t talked or seen him since our argument, but now he’s showing up with his ex. Zatanna hadn’t liked me since I was Batgirl, but she was beyond amazing. Magic and stuff, I’m a fan. But, isn’t it weird she’s hanging out with my current boyfriend?

“Hi Barbara…” Zatanna started, “We need to find a book, called wish, but not in english. It’s dangerous…”

“Wish you say? I was trying to find it for a friend as well.”

“Who?” The acrobat quickly asked.

“Don’t want to be a girl who spoils stuff, but, Ivy. Poison Ivy.”

“Why would she want it?” Dick asked Zatanna. “That book is dangerous, it’s a book containing the magic of the Queen of Fables. She nearly destroyed Gotham before, but we had help with Harley Quinn and her gang.” He explained to Zatanna.

“Look, I'm trying to help a friend. And I’m going to give her what she wants. If you want to go do whatever you’re doing, do it beyond my sight. Maybe you both can steal it from her, maybe heroes will do something unethically cometimes.” I took a sip of my mocha and continued my search.
A pair of arms hugged me from behind. “Guess who’s here?”
I laughed, quietly (we’re in the library) “Kara.”

She soon noticed the people standing in front of me. She is quite familiar with their relationship, since they were dating when she got to earth. “Weird.” She whispered in my ear. “I know.” I whispered back.

“Babs… We really need your help.” Dick said, with a soft tone.
“I agreed on helping Ivy… I’m sorry.” I sighed. “Don’t sigh, you’re going on a date with me, bestie.” Kara winked. She pushed my wheelchair and told them to leave.

“Wanna go to the movies?”
“Maybe later. I think I’m close to the book.”
“I’ll come again before lunch, meet me at the park.”
I nodded, and I called Diana.

“Hi Barbara.”

“Hi Diana. I’m looking for something, and I remembered you encountered a wishing rock before?”

“Yes. The rock grants your wishes, but takes something away. The greater the wish, the greater the cost. It’s a scam, to make humans fall for it.”

“Do you know where it is now?”

”It was destroyed, but I recall Fate collected the remains of it.”

“Thank you so much. Have a good day.”

“You too.”

“I guess it’s out of my reach now.” I mumbled. I told Ivy where it might be through a text, but we don’t know Fate.
I scroll down through my contacts, not sure if I saved her.
“Hello?”

“Hi, Zatanna. About that book… Can you meet me now?”

“Yes, of course.”
She hung up, and a portal appeared in front of me. “Hi…” It was a bit awkward to be honest.
I told her about the rock, and Fate.
“Thank you.” She said.

“No worries. May I ask you a question?”
She nodded. “Why do you hate me so much? It isn’t because of Nightwing… is it?” I knew I made things more awkward, but I had to ask.

“I… don’t hate you, I’m jealous. You don’t have to worry about hurting anyone, having amazing people around you, friends, family. I lost my father to Fate when I was fourteen. Seeing you happy with Kara, and your dad, and I had to spend my holidays alone… You are strong, after what Joker did to you, you were still happy.”

“You are much cooler than me, I’m being honest. I know it may be too late, since you have been alone for five years, but, I welcome you to spend the holidays with me, Kara is with me too!”

Well we kind of talked it out… I guess. And I would like another friend. She went to find Fate, and I went to find Kara. I think there was a magic war or something? But it was sorted out.

Christmas finally arrived and the GCP had a party on the twenty second day of december. I went home, and got ready for Kara’s arrival. The doorbell rang with the music of a jingle bell. I smiled when I saw Kara, and the magician. “Hi.” She said.

I gave them both a big hug, and yelled, “This party is about to start!!!”

Note:
I did this part longer than before like with Kara. As they are the core relationships in DC superhero girls g2 :)