how it all went down {batfam}

fifty-five (epilogue)

| FIVE YEARS LATER |

Selina gave birth to a beautiful baby girl who they named Camren, in honor of Camilla. She had the silky hair that Selina possessed but with Bruce's eyes. She was truly a perfect combination of the two. Bruce treated her differently.

He showed a more loving side, one in which he cherished her and made sure she knew she was loved every time. Didn't yell at her once and gave her anything she wanted.

Did that sound like she'd be spoiled? Yes, not in the very least.

But when she grew he taught her morals and to always be kind. Never look down upon with those who have less than she. He wanted to give her the world but he always wanted to make sure she would cherish it.

They got married shortly after her first birthday where she walked down the aisle with her uncle Jason. It was a big wedding in Gotham and they even live-streamed it. Jason wasn't all that happy with cameras pointing to his niece but they were still scared of him from the funeral so out of respect they blurred her face.

It's her fifth birthday party today. Jason has been five years sober and been the best uncle to Camren. Damien finally found some closure. The girls healed within each other. Drake and Stephanie started dating. Dick also put forth effort within a relationship with Bruce's daughter. Taylor and Eve grew with everyone and visit Camilla once a week.

Diana took time for herself. The world was left without Wonder Woman for a few months. In that time she found a secluded place to heal. Some nights she would reminisce and think of her happy times Camilla. It was hard for her to move on but eventually she found peace. So now she tries to be there for the second child too. She goes by Aunty Diana.

Eve is the most beautiful girl. She's so kind to everyone and especially loves her uncle Jason and grandpa Bruce. She goes to a nice school that Bruce pays for and has many friends. Not in the way Camilla had fake ones but more trusting and loving who didn't care of her value.

The theme for Camren's fifth birthday was flowers. She found a fascination within them and would plant with Eve and Taylor when they went to their greenhouse or the mini garden they had. Camren learned the many names and saw the true beauty... thus the flower party was born.

Selina has a beautiful red floral dress and Bruce found a black floral top the day of, as usual. And the little one wanted a daisy dress since that was her all time favorite flower. She always left them on her sister's grave, wondering if she loved them.

As Camren ran out she would see all her friends and family. Selina would smile with Bruce, leaning against him. Her hand rubbed his back before going to kiss him.

"You did amazing with her... Cam would be so proud of you for trying," she says with a soft voice.

"I know she would think of it as unfair and probably joke around with how she wasn't allowed whatever she wanted," he says with a small laugh. "But she would never mean it. She would have been the best big sister..." he says softly as he watched Camren jump on the daisy pad he rented. There were five flower pads to jump on and Jason was on the daisy along with her.

"Cmon... Lets go be social..." she says as she grabbed his hand to walk over to the friends and family that came.

The kids would all jump around and paint and play games. Bruce went all out for her, making sure she had the best fun. There was a mini bar for the parents and even a few games for them to enjoy because no one was missing a party Bruce Wayne throws. 

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They all gathered around her daisy cake with the five candles in it. They all sang in unison as she would smile and blush. Her parents were right next to her, crouching down. It was a beautiful moment that the photographer captured.

She leans in and blows out the candles once they finished. Everyone cheered for her and she of course got the first slice. She would happily eat it with her friends.

"You did good, Bruce," Jason says as he sat next to him. He would laugh and shrug.

"I'm glad it's good on your scale," Bruce says with a smile. It was odd to see him not so serious. After her death he fell into a depression but started going to therapy. It helped him resolve conflict within himself and eventually he let go. It strengthens his marriage and overall made him a better person.

No more long nights as Batman but instead 8 hours of sleep a night to rest for work. It was life changing for him and he felt rested. Of course other heroes pulled through in Gotham but the crime rate drastically decreased after Joker died. No one wanted to mess with Batman after he actually killed someone.

"You did great with her, Bruce," Diana says as she would sit down on his other side. Jason nodded before getting up to leave. "She certainly isn't like her sister," Diana says with a small smile. She hasn't been able to properly say her name yet but she's working on it.

"No... No she isn't... But that's okay. I'm glad I got to make things right through her. I'm trying to do things right and hoping it won't go wrong."

"Bruce... you know you won't be able to do everything right. Some things will happen to her but the best thing you can do is support her and be there for her. Don't be overbearing but don't be distant. Meet her in the middle," she says as she smiled. He nodded at her before she would get up to leave.

You're probably wondering what happened to the rumors about the Wayne family being the Bat family...

Well people were 50/50 on it. Some believed and others didn't. Wayne did a press statement and even said he wasn't but some didn't change their mind. That was the last time he ever commented on it.

So all it took was five years to heal properly. Having the right people and the right help meant healing in the best way possible that wasn't self-destructive.

From the distance she would watch the child. A small smile crept upon her face before she put out her cigarette.

This wasn't the end.