25 Days of Batfam

Day 20

So far, Damian had come to the understanding that Christmas was the season of giving. He also knew that every year around this time, his father, Bruce Wayne, would make a large donation to orphanages throughout Gotham.

On days like today though, where Damian was sitting in his room, playing with his new and tiny kittens, he wondered why no one ever donated to animal shelters. Gotham was full of strays, especially cats. And not all of them were as lucky as the ones Damian found and took home. Some of them were dated to be strays forever, and (though Damian would NEVER admit it) it broke his heart. 

Interacting with animals was the only time anyone would see Damian acting like a normal boy his age. He smiled more, he actually gave a laugh that wasn't mocking...He felt truly happy.

But now, thinking back on all those poor strays throughout Gotham city, Damian wasn't sure he could enjoy this Christmas season if the animals couldn't either.

Upon thinking of that, Damian briefly thought of merely asking Bruce to donate to the animal shelter. But what if Bruce said no? What if he said it was a waste of time? No...Damian would have to do this himself.

It turned out to be much easier than he expected. While Bruce was distracted, Damian took his credit card and went online, searching for the animal shelter he wanted to give to. Then he found it, Gotham City Animal Shelter. It was the largest one near them, and by the looks of it, they could go a long way with a bit more money.

So Damian did it. He made a "small" donation of $100 thousand and put Bruce's credit card back, smiling. Now all of the strays would be given a temporary home, and hopefully maybe even adopted.

Damian was cheerfully thinking of this, when he heard Bruce's voice coming from the hallway. "Damian, why did I just get a call thanking me for the donation to Gotham City's Animal Shelter?"