The Court of Owls and The League of Assassin's

Chapter 5

Dick and I put on our suits and headed out into the city. I've been back to Gotham since I came back but I wasn't really planning on returning anytime soon. We took the rooftops and went about the city. Part of me wonders if Dick arranged the fight, but would he really do that?

If Bruce gets hurt, will he back down and help him? Will he abandon me just like Bruce did me? I let out a frustrated sigh . Dick had always been a daddy's boy, but would he leave his baby brother all alone? I side glanced him to see a determined face looking straight ahead.

I'm not sure why the hell I'm worried. What would he possibly do. He could never kill Bruce . I'm not even sure if he'll hurt him. But possibility of something going wrong lingers in the back of my mind.

He stoped suddenly. The fact that we're here already makes my heart race. My ears filled with sounds of metal being slammed,heavy footsteps, and disoriented grunts . My breathing fastens and my heart pounds loudly in my chest.

"You ready, little brother?"

I find myself unable to speak. I nod in response. He just smiles and gives me a reassuring pat on the back .

My eyes fell on to the seen below me. There were a few of what I assumed were goons scattering and looking in bad shape. There was something I hated staring at them. For a moment I didn't know what. But soon enough I noticed it.

They were not just any petty goons. They were his.

Joker...

A black figure emerged from the darkness of the shadows.  No doubt it was the infamous bat we came to see. Batman had them all tied up and knocked out within a few seconds. It wasn't a surprise considering they all had a body that was short and stubby.

"Hey Batsy! Long time no see. How've you been? " I was petrified when I heard the voice beside me. I shot him a shocked look.

This is what we came to do. This is what he came to do. I didn't want to face him nonetheless. But why was I so surprised? Why did I feel nervous?

Bruce looked up but didn't speak a word.

I stayed quiet and tried to be as unnoticeable as possible. Dick jumped off the ledge and landed in front of him. I was still. I was scared to move.

I bit my lip and watches the scene unfold before me. My brother. My father. My family... I didn't know if I had that anymore. All the memories played in my head again. The good times we had ... they were gone. Every single one! Bruce wasn't my father. We could never go back to sitting at the dinner table talking about our day. We could never run down stairs to welcome him home from a long day of work. We could never jump into his arms on Christmas morning. We could never tell him how much we love him on Fathers Day. All of those things are long forgotten. They're over. They'll never come back. We can never be the happy family again. But maybe we never were. Our father betrayed us . And even as I watched my older brother... the one I looked up to since I was a child, the one who knew everything about me and I knew all about him, the one that I loved the most. I don't know who he is.

"Why are you here?" Bruce spoke in a low voice. "Why did you involve your brother?" He looked up at me still standing on the ledge.

"He deserves to know. So why don't you tell us? Why didn't you avenge him? Why did you leave me alone?" Dick sounded hurt. I wonder what did he do after I died.

"Dick, I told you I was sorry. As much as I love Jason and you, I could never murder someone even if-"

"Even if they kill your son?"

They looked up at me , surprised by my words. It's true though. If anyone ever hurt Dick or Bruce I can't promise you I wouldn't have killed them. I thought he cared about me. But I can't only blame him.

Why didn't Dick do anything either?

Then again I guess he did. He shyed away from our father. Left behind everything he knew. He switched sides and became the leader of the Court. If it wasn't for Talia I would have never ran the League. I already owed her for bringing me back but she did more. Her and Raj . I was willing to learn and they taught me.

"Jason you know it's not like that."

"Then how is it ? Did you not care for me at all? I trusted you! The entire time I was waiting for you! Even while he was beating me! I believed you would come! That you would save me! But where were you! " I was mad and I could feel myself about to cry.

"I came as soon as I knew something was wrong! I was worried! I searched until I found you!"

"That's not the point!"

I jumped down and joined them . He just knew how to make me angry. I shoved him and took a step closer each time. He grabbed my wrists and pushed me back. For a moment I forgot Dick was there. He was watching us and didn't say a word.

"Calm down. Now."

I didn't say anything and he let me go. My breath was heavy but I tried to regain my composure. I was beyond upset and wanted to keep screaming. I turned around so he couldn't see a tear roll down my cheek.

"Jason." He tried to touch my face but I swatted his hand away. "I love you both." He took Dicks arm and pulled us close. I and I'm sure they too forgot the unconscious men laying on the ground in that alley.

I knew Dick was falling by the way he snuggled his head into his chest. He was so sure that we were going to fight but here he was enjoying the embrace.

I couldn't . I promised myself I'd never love him again. I'd never trust him but I was hoping it could be true. That we could be happy. But right now I can't. I'm not sure if I can trust Dick either now.

His arm was around my shoulder and he had his chin resting on my head. I missed this though. He promised me he'd always be there for me. Maybe he was keeping his promise.

No. I was never good enough. He's trying to delude me into thinking he cares. I refuse to be made a fool of.

I threw his arm off my shoulder and pulled away. Dick shot me a look. He was so sure of himself a while ago. For a moment I actually thought he'd pick me. I shook my head. He didn't change.

He'd always pick dad and dad would always pick him. If it would've been Dick in that warehouse getting beat and blown up Bruce would've killed him. But if Dick would've been the one to die, I'd probably kill Joker too and maybe kill myself afterwards.

I kept walking away not even turning around to face them one last time. Dick called after me but I didn't listen. I refuse to be made a fool out of. I'll never be one.

Never again.

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I rode the cycle until I reached the palace. I can't believe I actually thought he changed. Dick probably had this planned all along.

I was so frustrated. I couldn't help but cry a little. The feeling of betrayal lingered in my body. My chest felt tight and it was hard to breath. My entire body was hot and my head was pounding. Why? How could he do this to me?

He doesn't care. He never did.

I'll never forgive him. Either of them . I trusted him and he betrayed me. It's not fair...

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