The Family of Bats (DRABBLES)

Gone With the Wind (Part 1)

Part 1: Funeral

"He's not here anymore." Tim said, still in shock.

"I know." Jason said, pulling Tim into a hug, "I know."

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"What do you want Todd?" Damian asked harshly without looking up.

"Wanted to see how you were doing." Jason said, sitting next to Damian on his bed.

Damian was looking at a picture.

"I'm fine." Damian said, a cold emotionless mask slipped onto his face.

"You were the closest to him. And I can't be him. But I'm here for you." Jason said, giving Damian a light hug.

Damian didn't say anything.

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"Hey, kiddo. How are you holding up?" Bruce asked, sitting next to Jason.

"I miss him so much. It's not the same." Jason said.

"I know." Bruce said, hugging Jason.

Once they let go, Bruce stood up, "I have to go."

Bruce threw himself into his work.

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"We're here today to celebrate the life of Richard Grayson for what it was." The pastor said.

"He was an extremely cheerful child, even after disaster struck. He was a light in the dark for many. He enjoyed a good time, but he loved, most of all, his family and friends." The pastor spoke.

Jason held Damian and Tim closely.

Bruce didn't even show up.

Alfred was sitting beside the boys, quietly staring ahead.

Many of the heroes were crying.

They all came to pay respect.

Even some villains.

"I'm sorry, boys." Selina said to them.

Flowers gathered on the coffin.

It was soon lowered.

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"What the hell, Bruce?" Jason screamed.

"What?" Bruce asked, not looking from the Batcomputer screen.

"What do you mean 'what'? You didn't even come to Dick's funeral!" Jason yelled.

"I have work to do." Bruce said.

"You're full of shit! Admit it! You just can't bare the thought of Golden Boy being dead!" Jason screamed all his frustration out.

"Are you done yet?" Bruce asked, cold.

"Done? I'm just beginning! You're a careless, thoughtless, horrible father!" Jason yelled.

Bruce didn't turn around.

"LOOK AT ME!" Jason screamed.

Bruce didn't turn around.

Jason spun the chair around.

Bruce had no emotions on his face.

Like he didn't care.

Or he was hiding.

But either one made Jason angry.

"I HATE YOU!" Jason screamed.

He had to get away from Bruce.