Chapter 36

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[It shows Stephanie huffing. She then demands]

Stephanie: Again. Begin simulation.

[Two red holograms summon, and she fight them. Dodging and weaving their attacks. She almost finishes but a thug comes from behind and shoots her point blank. It then says]

"Simulation Fail."

Stephanie: No!

[Stephanie yells out.]

"Y'know."

[She looks up and sees Y/N infront of her]

Y/N: You could have asked me for help, you know.

Stephanie: No. I can do this on my own.

[She gets up and goes to push the button again but Y/N stops her]

Y/N: Steph, you've been at this for hours. Come back upstairs. V's been worried about ya.

Stephanie: I just...

[Stephanie thinks for a second and then says looking down]

Stephanie: Why can't I get this...?

Y/N: What do you mean?

Stephanie: I been at this for days and yet...it seems like I'm still being taken out by something or another.

Y/N: Because you're focusing on the wrong thing.

[Stephanie then looks at Y/N puzzled by his words. Y/N motions for her to follow him]

Y/N: Come.

[It then flashes to the two ontop of Wayne Manor both in their Arkham Knight and Spoiler costume]

Y/N: Now, tell me what's been going on.

Stephanie: Nothings been going on. I'm just training.

Y/N: Seems like you're trying to prove something. To yourself and to someone.

Stephanie: You...don't get it N/N. You don't have to fight for a spot here. You're your own hero. You don't have to feel like one mistake can take everything away. I've always felt like I had something to prove.

[It shows Steph younger and back to back to her father]

Stephanie: First, I needed to prove to everyone that I wasn't like my father

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Stephanie: First, I needed to prove to everyone that I wasn't like my father.

[It then shows Steph as Robin]

Stephanie: Then I wanted to show Bruce I was worthy of the Robin mantle...

[It then shows Steph as Batgirl]

Stephanie:...and show Babs and Cass that their faith in me wasn't misplaced.

[Stephanie then looks down and sounds determined]

Stephanie: That's why I have to work harder, push further. It's the only wah I can prove I deserve to be here.

[Y/N then chuckles but he then burst into laughing. Steph shocked by this]

Stephanie: Is my sadness funny to you?

Y/N: No..[laughing]...no Steph it's just--

[Y/N looks at her and says]

Y/N: You think I haven't had to prove myself?

Stephanie: Yeah?

Y/N: Babe, I literally look like Batman. I wear Pete's symbol when I'm with Venom. And you think I don't feel like I don't belong here? V and I both never feel like we belong here. Hell, the only thing that kept me here for months was you.

Stephanie: Me?

Y/N: Of course. I didn't believe I deserved to be here for months I thought I was dishonoring Pete, and Bruce's legacy, but seeing you someone who's so similar to how I was before became the 'The Lethal Protector.' It inspired me to be better. You've more than proven yourself to be worthy of that symbol. You and I are not Spider-Man or Robin. Nor are we Batman or Batgirl. We are Arkham Knight and Spoiler.

[Steph is left speechless. But she then slightly laughs and smiles]

Stephanie: Since when did you become a inspirational guy?

Y/N: [shrugs] Thirty seconds ago.

[Y/N stands up and offers his hand]

Y/N: So from now on, lets leave the beat down for the bad guys. Deal?

[Steph accepts hand and she gets up]

Stephanie: Deal.

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