"Sometimes I Wonder" (A Lego Batjokes Fanfiction)

Chapter 8: Wake Up

Dick smiled as he ran to the living room, looking for his father eagerly. He saw Bruce sitting by the fire on his favourite arm chair, leaning back into it and gave a soft sigh. The little boy smiled as he looked up at his father and blushed.
"Hey, Padre! What are you doing here all by yourself?"

Bruce looked at Dick and smiled. The boy was still wearing his disguise; red shirt and green shirt, green undergarments and large goggles that made his eyes large. He smiled at Dick and picked him up, making his son gasp softly as he nuzzled into Bruce's chest.

The Dark Knight smiled happily and rested his head on Dick's shoulder, looking into his black, beady eyes. He looked so cute in the little Reggie costume that had originally belonged to Bruce. Of course, the caped crusader did not mind. As long as his son was happy, he didn't mind anything. Of course, if it was something illegal, he would stop him.
He could because he was Bruce.

Dick looked up at his father and smiled softly. "Say, Padre. I wanted to know something."

Bruce licked his lips and nodded, "go ahead. What is it?"

Dick smiled softly, "well, I was just wondering why we rescued the Joker. I mean, I understand that he was really hurt and all. But, didn't you say that you don't trust him?"

Bruce put a hand on his chin, rubbing it a bit. He sighed nervously. He had a feeling that the Boy Wonder would ask this question. He wanted to be honest towards him and smiled.
"Well, I care about him. I know that he is, somewhat, untrustworthy. But, I know that he can be. Besides, he saved us from the Scarecrow. Who knows what could have happened without a bit of his help, we would have been gassed and the city would be destroyed. So, I think he deserves a bit of our help back in return."

Dick nodded and smiled happily with a small blush across his freckled face. "I agree! He deserves some kindness after what happened between him and that mean Scarecrow!" He added in a whisper, "never asking him for an autograph!"

Bruce chuckled and smiled to his son. He brushed his son's hair with his hand and sighed happily. The Dark Knight looked at fire and bit his lip nervously. "If I tell you another reason why, you can't tell anyone. Got it?"
Dick nodded eagerly and zipped his lips and giggled.

Bruce smiled happily and sighed. He cleared his throat and looked at Dick in the eyes. "I think I'm in love with the Joker."

Dick gasped big and had a gigantic smile on his face. "No way! I knew it!"

Bruce blushed red, "you did?! I never told you until now!"

"I know, Padre," Robin said, his eyes fluttered quickly. "But Grandpa told me! He said that he thought you had a crush on him, and I knew it! It's so obvious! You're perfect for the Jo-"

"Sh!" Bruce said, covering his son's mouth quickly and sighed softly. "Look, I'm glad you don't mind. Wait- you don't mind if, say, Joker and I were a thing, r-right?"

Dick shrugged and uncovered his mouth to speak. He smiled happily again. "I don't mind! I like mister Joker! He's super cool and creepy and tough and fun to beat! The baddest of the bad AND your great enemy!"

Bruce smiled, a dark blush showing out of his mask. He looked at the Boy Wonder and smiled happily. "Thank you, Dick. That's very nice of you to say."

Dick nodded and giggled fangirl-like as his father said his real name after a very long time. He flailed around a little, but stopped as Bruce kissed his forehead gently. "I hope that you and 'Mister Joker' get along nicely. Maybe, if you're a good boy, you can get an autograph from him."

Dick gasped big again, "really!? You think that he would?!"

Bruce nodded, "I bet so. As long as you eat your veggies, behave yourself and get good grades. Think you can do that?" He asked with a sly smile.

Dick nodded and smirked, eyes narrowing down, "I can do that! I-I might not do the veggie part, but everything else, I sure can!"

Bruce chuckled and pat Dick's back, "that's my boy. Just, try and eat them. I think they're a bit gross too."

Dick nodded and giggled softly, "can I go to the Batcave and help Grandpa with whatever he's doing?"

The Dark Knight thought for a moment and nodded with a smile, "sure. Don't destroy anything, got it?"

"Got it!" The Boy Wonder exclaimed, getting off his father's lap and ran towards one of the secret Batcave entrances. Bruce sighed softly, thinking about checking on the Joker. He got up slowly and walked towards the fireplace, getting rid of the flames instantly with a cup of water. He then walked out of his living room and went to his bedroom.

Silence filled the hallway as he slowly walked down to his bedroom. Suddenly, whispers were heard. They were coming from his bedroom. He went to the door and pressed the side of his head against it, listening carefully.

"No, no... Don't leave me..."

Bruce gulped and slowly went inside silently and looked at the bed. Joker was tossing and turning rapidly. Bruce ran to Joker's side and shook the clown.
"Joker! Joker, wake up! Joker!? Can you hear me!? Wake up!"