Eight: When, Not If
When I wake up, I know I am exhausted. My chest stings, my head aches and my limbs tingle. My eyes open to see Siren and M'gann staring down at me.
"Hana!" M'gann screams, pulling me into a hug. Wait...
"You remember?" I whisper, pulling back.
She grins and nods.
"You remember!" I yell this time, hugging her tightly. She laughs like she used to when she was sixteen. I had been so afraid it would not work.
"W-Wait. Why do I-"
"It drained almost all of your magical energy."
Of course. "Do I....Do I have to go in order?"
"In order?"
"From eleven to one."
"Generally, yes."
"Number nine," my attention goes to Doctor Fate. Nabu sighs, but nods to me firmly.
"I doubt the spell would have effected him," he says as I stand.
I look at Siren. "Can I try again?"
"Of course. The damage may lessen, now that your aura knows the magic it needs."
I nod, then my eyes meet Aqualad. He seems to realise it's his turn. He walks over and does exactly what M'gann had done.
"Let's see...a crab claw necklace. In the mountain, I'd set up what I called the 'Sanctuary'. I had multiply types of animals in there; alien, Earth born... then you gave me some Atlanean Crabs to complete the mix. You even managed to get some for me on my twentieth birthday, which was during you time under cover. But anyway... this necklace is one you gave me when I came to you for advice. You and M'gann both knew what it was like to leave your homes. My problem was small in comparison... but I was eighteen, and D-....Nightwing, and I, decided to move in together. When I felt conflicted, seeing as Mount Justice had been my home, you helped me decide. You explained it. We were-"
"-Talking on the Great Happy Harbour Cliff," he finishes, like M'gann had done. A grin appears on my face, before the same process began.
The necklace begins floating up from the chest. I grip it, as does Kaldur. The familiar blue energy thrums over my system like a wave, before charging down my arm.
Immediately, he is charged with the same energy. Instead of feeling a sharp pain like last time, I feel a dull ache. It begins in my chest and spreads outwards until my whole body feels the strange sensation.
Like last time, I see random memories with Kaldur flashing in my eyes, before the energy cuts off and the two of us are thrown back violently, only this time, I end up flying and catching myself.
Landing, I stare at him. Conner helps him stand as he rubs his head. I wait cautiously, a part of me still afraid that I am lost to him.
His eyes meet mine. Then he smiles. "How could I have forgotten you?"
I break into both a grin and a sprint. I run over and practically attack him with a hug. He laughs silently and returns it.
"You energy is seriously burning low. Maybe you should take a break," I hear Zatanna say. I turn to her and Batgirl.
"But first," Barbara says.
"We just wanted to say that we're sorry."
Their eyes glance over my shoulder. I turn to see that it is Nightwing they're watching. "What do you remember, exactly?"
"Well, not the memories, not really. I remembering thinking about the having the memories in the past 48 hours. Thinking to myself that I- that we dated him," Zatanna explains.
"Bu-ut, we all know there's only one girl, for him," Barbara grins in a seedy voice. I don't look at Nightwing, who is behind me, but I smile.
Then I turn to Doctor Fate.
"What do I do? In my psyche, nothing held a representation of ... him."
"The spell did not effect Siren, or myself. I doubt it would have had much effect on the likes of Ra's Al Ghul, Dawn, Juanita, Henry...even Witch Boy."
A chorus of disapprovement resounds around the tower. I turn. "Let me be clear; care factor is not a measure of love. The only reason Klarion happened to be on there was because he saved my life and at one point meant a lot to me. Whilst, at the time Midnight made this list, I did care for him, I did not love him. I assure you, Midnight told me the list has been changed. He most certainly, is not even on the top 100."
Since I am not strong enough, we decide to call it a day. Batman pulls me aside. "I don't know what to do. What if I-"
"Stop. The manor, at this time, is your home. Just explain the very basis of things. If you think it best you two can stay in separate rooms," he says, sounding more Bruce than B-man.
I nod slowly, agreeing.
Everyone begins leaving via Zeta-tube. When Batman leaves, Robin, Viper, Nightwing and I follow.
"So, I'm assuming I don't have an apartment in Blüdhaven?" Nightwing suddenly says. For a moment I think he is talking to Bruce, but I realize his question is aimed at me.
"We did, after we moved out of our one in Happy Harbour; didn't want to see the mountain destroyed every time we look out the window. Went to Blüdhaven, evil sorcerers found us and we had to move back here to be safe."
I notice Daphne looking at me curiously.
"Three..." Midnight's voice whispers to me.
I feel two arms wrap around my tightly. I look down to find Tim grinning up at me. I laugh and put my arm around him. "What? Couldn't hug me in the Watchtower?" I tease. He just shakes his head and lets go.
"If I can't remember you...what number am I?" Daphne asks quietly. I smile at her.
"You are third, above Misty."
Her eyes widen. "But...But I'm just a teammate, right? I mean I'm not...we're not...what are we?" She fumbles over her words.
"I watched you grow up, in a way. You see, Lana was my nanny, growing up. I was even the one to decode your powers and connect you with Bruce."
She stares at me for a while, skeptical. "Ah, Miss Shiloh. I see you've recovered. I must say, I was glad to wake up this morning with you in my memory!"
"Alfred," I smile, walking over to him and hugging him. He smiles and returns it. "But; how did you know you ever forgot me?"
"Well, Master Wayne has few people to tell. It's either myself or the scum of Gotham that he associates himself with. Obviously, I'm more up for a chat than they are."
I chuckle, then kiss his cheek. "I'm glad you remember."
"As am I. Although, I'm not the only one in this house who forgot you."
Sunshine, Bugs Bunny, Orion and Wipeout.
Before I know it, I am sprinting away, to the exit of the Batcave, entry to the manor. When I am in the hall, I get halfway down and let out a whistle.
I am answered with silence.
Nightwing suddenly comes in, mask off. I whistle again, but this time hear the bounding of little legs, far off. Eventually, my babies are running toward me.
I drop to my knees and receive Wipeout warmly. Orion, in gorilla form, holds Bugs closely like a human would. He puts the rabbit down before morphing into his usual self.
Sunshine, the over-excited puppy his is begins bounding around up and down. I manage to get a grip on him and hug him, before shuffling around.
"Who's that?" I whisper to him like a baby, pointing at Nightwing who looks confused for a moment, but there is a hint of a smile in his expression. "Go on."
I release Sunshine and he goes speeding over to his daddy. Though he looks hesitant, Dick reaches down and lifts him up. Sunshine licks his face before relaxing.
"What's this little guys name?"
"That's Sunshine. And this is his dad, Wipeout. You gave him to me when we were kids. Over there is Bugs Bunny, which you gave to me for my twentieth, and right there is Orion, who has been my companion for years."
I take my Pygmy Metamorph Possum into my arms and snuggle his warm fur. To think he had hardly crossed my mind, even though he is my oldest friend...
"So uh...where do we stay?"
"The large suite on the top floor," I answer, putting Orion down and lifting Bugs up.
We walk up the stairs silently, him still holding Sunshine, with Wipeout and Orion walking at out legs. When we reach our floor, he finally speaks.
"So...uh, when did you join the team?"
"My first mission was with Artemis, Wally, M'gann, Kaldur and Conner, to the Tower of Fate."
He grins. "That long, huh?"
"That long," I answer confidently.
"And when did we start dating?"
"10th of September, we went on our first date to Gotham fair. I think...that was just after we went up against Psimon in Bialiya, lost our memories."
"W-Wait. We've been together for that long, lived together, bought pets together and I haven't proposed to you?" He asks seriously. I laugh and nod.
"Actually, you've got a ring. Want to see it?" I ask, walking over to the closet. I walk in there and he follows.
"Where are your clothes?"
"In the room next door."
"Why?"
"See uh...I have a lot of clothes."
He chuckles as I reach into one of his jacket pockets. I take the ring box out and open in, revealing the beautiful piece within.
"Wow," he mumbles. "You don't think I'll be upset that you know, when I get my memories back?" He asks, digging through some of his clothes. I put the ring back.
"No. As long as you remember not to be mad now," I say, leaving the wardrobe.
His words echo in my ears; 'when' I get my memories back, he said. Not if. When.
And I agree, because he will.
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It's 1:00am, I had a long day at work and I'm updating for you!<3
Love you all, stay magical!
-Kaido
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