A New Song

Chap. 7 New Family

Tenth installment of this book... how far we've come. i don't own nada in here though

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2 years after The Fall

"This just in, Belle Reve claims that they have just received the wanted criminal Tony Zuko on their doorstep late last night. He has committed many crimes, the most famous one being Zuko weakening the wires of the famous Flying Graysons, killing the elders and injuring the youngest. With the wrapped up villain was a well know symbol of Gotham's very own Batman, a batarang... Why did he leave it, and why would Batman go so far as to catch this man?"

The TV clicks off and Dick chuckles with Wally by his side. The two trouble makers were at Wayne Manner, just chilling the day away. Both of them had drinks and Dick was bundled in a blanket, enjoying the distraction from realizing that today was the anniversary.

He had changed a lot these past two years. Dicks black hair had grown longer, just brushing over his eyes, although Alfred didn't quite agree with the style. If the blanket were removed, you would be able to see a simple knee brace over his jeans, Dick being more comfortable with admitting that he needed support.

Thinking about it, Dick also had a lot more friends. Wally was definitely one of them, considering that Bruce let Dick share that fact of his secret identity. Kaldur was the calm one of the team. Even when getting shot at, he stayed collected. Megan and Conner were the two different ones in the group. However, they both came through for him when Dick needed them most. Artemis had secrets, but Dick didn't care because he did also.

Wally nudges his friend, noticing the silence. "Hey dude, you okay?"

Dick grins at him, a cackle bubbling from his lips. "Yeah Wally, I'm fine. Just thinking about some things. A ton has changed, ya know?"

Hearing the voices, Bruce walks in and smiles at the two boys, glad that his son was able to smile on this hard day. of course Batman had went out last night and caught Tony Zuko. The man had caused Dick too much grief.

A loud laugh comes from the living room and Bruce can't help but chuckle. True, Dick had a hard life. However, he got a good family in the end. Although he had more healing to do, Dick would survive, and that's all that anyone could ask.

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This was a shorter chapter, but the book is finished. Now, before you scream at me just wait. I'll be making another book full of those one shots that I had plus more. Thanks for all of the comments, keep them coming!