The Greek Bat (NonMythological Version)

Chapter 20: The Babysitters

So, just a bit of warning: Percy is a bit like Damian at times, I'm mostly passing this off because they are both related to Bruce....and I really like Damian.

"But it's not fair." I didn't care that I was whiny, I didn't want to go.

Bruce sighed and looked resigned, but we had been arguing for about thirty minutes, "Percy it's not up for debate." Bruce said wiping his face.

"Why can't I just stay home, I don't need teen babysitters." I said looking annoyed, I was 12, I should be able to stay home.

"After what happened last time? Plus, Dick will be with you." Bruce said looking a bit desperate for this argument to be over, The Great Batman given hell by a twelve year old, what would his villains say if they saw him now?

"Last time was an accident. It won't happen again." I said wishing that Alfred hadn't gone to visit someone in England for the weekend.

Part of the whole reason for this argument, he had a mission that he had to go tomorrow and Dick was going to be with his new team.

It wasn't fair, why can Dick stay home alone and I can't, sure last time I accidentally set the kitchen on fire but that was a one-time thing!

"Before that you set the bathroom on fire somehow. Before that you set-"

"I get it, I set something on fire. But that doesn't mean I need to go with Dick to his little team!" I growled feeling annoyed and just wanted to stomp my foot to my bedroom and slam the door, but then this argument would end.

Bruce's shoulders sagged as he looked exhausted, "Percy," he said rubbing his forehead, "it's either that or stay with The Flash." he said the only league not going on the mission, "at his police station where he would probably try and answer questions that he probably has stored in his brain."

I pursed my lips, because no matter how bad Dick's team may be (no matter how many times he says they aren't that bad) Barry Allen was worse.

I huffed, "Fine, I will be with the little kids." I snarked already feeling rebellious, "but expect their cave to be in ruins." I said glaring at him.

Bruce looked a bit happy the conversation was over, "I'll tell you what. If you can behave yourself, maybe we can see about that thing you want to do." Bruce said, "Meaning the cave can't have any sort of damage to it." Bruce said sternly.

"Fine, the cave will remain in piece." but not the people.

Bruce looked a bit worried, probably knowing exactly the 'but' in that statement but he seemed to tired to really care.

Seeing his look, the anger that remained washed away from me. I know he's only doing this because there really isn't any other option, "Love you." I muttered as I ducked my head and walked very quickly back to my room, face hot with embarrassment.

It was one of the first times I really tell Bruce, for the first year I was still wary of him and hesitant that I wouldn't be kicked out (Gabe had thrown me out of the house but punished me if I stayed out too late?) but after my little facade with Dick for his birthday he seemed to have leant up and wasn't mad.

In fact he seemed kind of...proud, annoyed, and content all at the same time like he knew what we did but wasn't going to mention it.

I heard Bruce tell me he loved me too before I closed my door before I died of embarrassment, way too sappy especially for The Batman.

Quickly changing into my Pajamas I really wasn't looking forward to tomorrow, because in nine hours I would be spending it with my brother's little team.