Death never comes easy-Damian Wayne

Chapter 9

"That's true. Drake, why don't you come out and ask us what we were doing rather than eavesdropping on us." I said a little too loudly. Tim crept from behind the door and sat on the couch.

"I don't know why you want Deathstroke, but I know where he is." He said and my eyes softened considerably.

"Where is he?" I asked and Jason put a hand on my shoulder. "Let's not do anything brash. Let's at least plan first." He said and I took a deep breath.

"Slade may cause me pain but he isn't stupid enough to try and kill me. I just want to talk to him one last time. There was a time when that man was like my father and I want to know why he did all he did." I said deep in thought.

Flashback

I was in my female form wearing a yellow saree. My hair was in its natural black curls and it's mid back length didn't seem to bother me.

I stood in front of a huge oak door shyly. I took a deep breath before knocking. The door opened to reveal Slade, his white hair unkempt. "Little one. What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be at the Eid?" He asked

"Ummmm... I wanted you there. It's Basant you don't need to be a Muslim to go besides it's kinda like your lantern festival except we wear yellow and eat yellow foods. Will you please come with me?"

I said shyly looking at my fingers then I heard him sigh and I felt his hand on my head and I looked up to see him smiling at me. "Of course little one. Your wish is my command. Just give me a minute, my dear." He said causing me to smile brightly.

He came back soon after dressed in a bright yellow button up shirt and cream coloured slacks. "Let's go, little one." He said grabbing my hand as we walked to the courtyard.

"Momma! Momma!" I shouted as I ran to hug her. "Where have you been Habibi? I looked everywhere for you." She said scolding me. "I just wanted to go get Slade." I said pointing to him behind me and her eyes softened at the sight of him.

"Well this is quite a sight. Mister macho is actually attending Basant, wearing yellow and everything." She said smiling at him.

"Talia, the child is very convincing." He said scratching the back of his head and Mother laughed. I grabbed both their hands. "Let's go get some saffron rice." I said dragging them along with me.

Minutes later

I sat happily eating my rice as my mom and Slade looked on. I looked up and saw the kites in the air. "Momma, Slade, look. The kites are in the air now. Momma let's go see." I said running my long curly hair swishing in the air and my saree veil bellowing behind me.

"She's a hyper little ball of energy isn't she? Training her must be quite a task." I heard mom say as Slade chuckled. "You have no idea." He said setting off after me with mom.

There were kites everywhere and I was lost in the beauty. I just stood and took in the amazing sight. "It's beautiful isn't it Habibi?" She said putting a hand on my shoulder as I basked in the experience.

"This really is quite a sight. I am glad I didn't miss it. Thank you, Little one." He said and I hugged him

"If I ever meet my dad, I want him to be just like you." I whispered in his ear.

Flashback end

I said smiling sadly at the memory, what could have possibly changed. Jason squeezed my shoulder reassuringly. It wasn't your fault kid." He said and Tim stared as though Jason acting like this was the strangest thing.

"Maybe I did but I want to know from him. Soon we will be back to our usual routine and I want a moment of peace before the storm." I said taking a deep breath.

"He is going to attend a charity event at Blüdhaven." Tim said. "Dad is going to attend it and I had to research the guest list. Slade is one of the honoured guests." He continued.

"Thanks for your help. I know we haven't known each other long but if you ever need help just call on me brother and I promise I'll be there." I told him putting my left hand on my heart and outstretched my right hand to seal my promise to him. He took my hand and smiled when I called him brother.

Author's note
I just got back home from boarding school guys. So sorry for the long wait. The next chapter finally gives you present day Slade and Damian I promise. I will be out some time next week.
Love Kordei💜💙