STAND (36)

"You think you're the only one who makes sacrifices?" Asks Novena with a scoff as her eyes started to water. "I have watched my family die for centuries. I have given my siblings so many reasons to hate me, abandon me and yet-"

"What do you want?" Asks Jason standing up, he held his head up and narrowed his brow.

"My sister wants your children. They are descendants of the original child of evil. Using their blood, we can use the blade that was used to lock our father away to kill him." Nikola explained

"Why on earth would you think I'd let you anywhere near them!" Jason shouted

"Don't you have to be blood related for that to work?" Asks Dick still trying to regain his balance.

"This plan has been in the works for years!" Novena said, that smug smirk played on her lips as she looked at her brother. "It took a year, but the brave coven leader broke. I had Nikola bed her and she gave birth to a child."

"Shut up or he dies!" Valarie spoke sharply.

"That makes us family. Distant, but family nonetheless. The blood of our father runs through your veins, Jacklyn." Nikola spoke his voice was so sincere it gave everyone chills. "Please..."

"Valarie stop!" Jack stands up and grabs a hold of her hand. Their eyes met and she smiled softly as a blinding light stopped time.

The only ones in the white room were, Dick, Jason, Damian and Valarie. "What the-"

"Look, I don't have much time so I'm going to be quick-"

"Jack what the hell-"

"Dick listen to me!" She shouted. "All of you." It went quiet. She had a smile on her face as she addressed them. "Dick, you and I have so much history. I need you to be there for Jason, OK? He needs you no matter what he says he needs you. He loves you."

He nodded his head as she brought him in for a hug. He disappeared as she kissed his cheek. Damian didn't hold back his sadness. His arms wrapped around her tightly. "You can't go...why do you have to go?"

"You're all grown up now little brother. You can fight on your own now." She whispered to him. "You'll both reign." He hugged her tightly and a couple seconds after, he vanished too.

"Will we remember any of this?" Asks Valarie. Jacklyn shook her head.

"It'll be like a dream...In the very far depths of your mind." She explained. "You've made Damian so happy. I know what its like to want something so bad. You have to make a choice, choose losing your humanity or choose losing your love."

"If I don't do this, then what was it all for! What was my family's death for if not for this!"

"Before the battle, you'll figure it out. Sharpen your blade and aim for the hearts." She smiled as their hands touched briefly and Valarie disappeared too

She expected to cry when she was saw his face, but felt a little laugh leave her throat. "If we're not gonna remember this, then what's the point!" He said angrily "and you're laughing like this something-Jack what the hell! YOU DIDN'T EVEN ASK ME! SELLING YOUR HEART! WHAT AM I GONNA DO! HUH! TELL ME! TELL ME WHAT AM I GONNA DO! YOU ALWAYS MAKE DECISIONS! WHY DON'T I EVER GET A SAY!" his eyes watered as he turned away from her

"You're right. I am so sorry." She admitted after a brief moment of silence. "I should've trusted you and I know I am selfish and I understand why you hate me. I don't expect you to forgive me or even...or even look at me right now."

Her eyes welled up and she sucked in her cheeks as she reached out to touch his shoulder. Her arms wrapped around his torso as she inhales the scent of his clothes as tears spilled from her eyes. "Jason I am so sorry...I am so so sorry." She said

"Damn it!"

They cried together. As much as he hated what was happening he held her in his arms. "I love you so much." He whispers cradling her head.
"I'll get Zatanna and Dr. Fate, I'll find you." He spoke bravely looking down at her. "I'll find a way to bring you back, I promise."

"You're efforts are true...." She whispers licking her lips. They'll never work though she thought to herself

"What are you gonna do to me?" He asked sniffing. "Make me forget?"

"Will you let me ease your pain?"

Jason thought about it. He understood he probably would be in a lot of pain. He was more shocked that she asked him her permission. He held her hands tight and he squeezed them kissing her knuckles. He didn't really know how to answer. Jason wanted to remember everything about her even if he would never see her again.

"I just want you." He said putting his forehead on hers. "I just want everything you gave me. The good, the bad, the really bad, I want everything. I want our babies to remember you the way you are. The way I remember you."

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