𝙵𝚞𝚜𝚎𝚍 𝚂𝚑𝚊𝚍𝚘𝚠𝚜 (Under Heavy Editing)

Panic! At The Gala

(A/N: Stay hydrated you bitch).

Previously in Fused Shadows: Time to find out who Percy is.

Nico's POV

Taking a deep breath I stared down my reflection in the bathroom mirror, I battled my own eyes as I tried to pinpoint what I was feeling.

Stress?

My fingers worked nimbly and quickly to tie the knot.

Anxiety?

I could feel the sweat on my brow as I looked back up into my eyes.

Apprehension?

I gritted my teeth and let out a groan in frustration. I had been trying to tie this hecking death trap that was hanging around my neck for almost a full hour and I was over it.

Deciding to leave it in its disgruntled form I slipped on my formal black leather shoes and made the long trek to the main room where the Gala would be being held.

Bruce had decided to throw a charity gala, it also acted as a way of getting me known to the public as the new Wayne kid.

As I walked through the halls - at a painstakingly slow pace - I looked at ever painting and work of art that was dotted around.

Two days ago I was laughing with Leo and now I am back to my brooding self.

I have been wearier around the batfam - especially after the whole camera incident.

I feel as if another wall had gone up after that happened, I want to be cold towards them but I do understand.

I mean I wouldn't trust someone that just arrived in my house either.

But am I really that untrustworthy? Am I really that much of a fuck up the even fucking 'superheroes' wont trust me?

Even while Leo was here and I was happy, I knew that it wasn't going to last, but it was nice.

I wish I could always smile, but the pain and guilt is too persistent for a smile to cover.

I have also noticed that Damian has been laying off of me a bit, but I can also feel the curiosity radiating off of him.

So that just leaves me to wonder, what is he planning?

Is he going to try and get my trust, and then while I am vulnerable exploit that new weakness?

While my thoughts turned down a darker path of speculation I failed to realise that I was in the Gala room.

Jason's POV

"What are you talking about Demon?" I said to the child front of me.

"I am telling you he knows something about a fugitive!" accused Damian with a sparkle in his eyes.

I rolled my eyes as I leaned further back against the wall furthest from the door, "And I am supposed to believe this? Where is your proof?"

Damian's face flushed in embarrassment, "I have proof!"

I flicked his forehead, "Then where is it shorty?"

"How dare you! I am going to crucify you Todd!" yelled Damian as he lunged at me.

Before he could get to be, Dick grabbed him and pulled him away, "Not now guys! We promised Alfred no fights tonight."

I heard Damian huff and grumble something under his breath. I rolled my eyes and saw that Nico had entered the room, he looked deep in thought.