When Worlds Collide

26) Fight the Power

A/N: I found this pic after I wrote this chapter, and I couldn't not put it. Also, yet again, the chapter is long

It turned out the damage to the leg was more than just some small thing, so Leo had to remake it. Usually this wouldn't have been a problem, but the Latino was exceedingly busy with finishing the Argo III, so Nico returned to Gotham legless. He had his 'practice leg', but Nico hated it so much that he refused to wear it. It didn't quite fit right and pitched him constantly.

Honestly, not having his leg didn't really affect him too much in the week following their return from camp... but then it was time for school.

Nico walked— well, he crutched— down the hall, making his way to his homeroom when he heard a locker slam closed.

"Tiffany?" He asked as he saw the familiar girl rest her head against the locker. "Are you okay?"

The girl's head shot up in surprise, probably not expecting anyone to be there since the bell had already gone off. "Nico? Why are you still in the halls?"

Nico came to a stop next to her, resting his back against the lockets. "My leg is getting repairs done and I refuse to use my old prosthetic, so I'm on crutches today. I had to get a note from the office so that I can leave my classes early in order to make it to my next one on time. Now, what's wrong?"

Tiffany gave him a smile, trying to act as if nothing was wrong, but Nico knew it was bull shit. "Everything is fine, it's just GA drama."

Nico rolled his eyes. "I have sisters— I know you're lying, so just tell me."

Tiffany let out a breath and slid her back down the lockers, pulling her knees to her chest as she rested her head against the metal doors. "I got dress coded. It's so stupid."

Nico sat next to her. "What's wrong with your outfit? It's literally a school uniform."

"Apparently I grew like an inch or something because my skirt is 'too short' now. I tried to go through the clothing closet that has extra uniforms, but they had nothing in my size—even in the pants section, which I wouldn't even be allowed to wear anyways since girls can only wear skirts on assembly days. So now I have to go home to change which will ruin my perfect attendance." Tiffany raked her hands through her air. "My parents are going to murder me."

Nico looked at her for a moment before nudging the girl with his elbow. "Help me up."

The girl looked confused, but still stood up and pulled Nico to his feet, letting him get a good grip on his crutches before fully releasing him. "What are you doing?"

Nico just nodded for her to follow him as he went to the office, giving the office attendants the classic Wayne Smile ™️ that Dick had recently taught him.

"Hello Mrs. Barbra, do you mind unlocking the clothing closet for me? I just realized that I forgot to put on a tie this morning."

The middle aged woman smiled and came around the side of the desk, unlocking the closet door. "Of course Mr. Wayne, it's no problem at all. Though I will let you know that school policy says that no two student of opposite genders are allowed in there at once."

"Oh no, that's too bad. You see Tiffany volunteered to help me since I kind of have my hands full right now," Nico said with as much charm as he could muster up, gesturing to the crutches in his hands.

Barbra glanced around the empty office before waving the duo into the room. "Know what, I'll make an acceptation. I am sure Mr. Wayne and Mr. Lauzier rasied you both well enough to not do anything unseemly."

Nico said a quick thank you before they both entered the room, the demigod immediately going to the skirt section. "What size are you?"

"Nico, I appreciate you wanting to help, but I already tried. They don't have my-"