"Yeah and we don't know what happened earlier. With the call when demon switched languages on us." Tim pointed out. I nodded in agreement. But then Jason added something we both missed.
"Also if you recall demon spawn and pixie pop are wearing identical necklaces. Which by the way helped in getting her to defeat QM." That was when all three of us got a knowing and evil smirk. Tim pulled out his laptop.
"Whatcha doing Timmy?" He glanced up before looking back down. He was typing really fast with a determined look. We sat and waited but Jason looked like he was about to burst with anger. Just then Tim looked up with a smile.
"Well what if we listen in through their phones. That way we know what is going on." Jason cackled with eagerness. But then we heard them.
"Ānjel what caused you to become akumatized?"
"When we were fighting Remnants I got hit. I haven't been akumatized but her powers don't just bring back the memories of being akumatized they bring back all of your bad memories. So I saw everything that hurt me. The betrayal of my friends, chat noir when I got the scars, everything. It was too much to handle. And my negitive emotions broke loose from where I pushed them down."
"Do you feel better?" Me, Tim and Jason leaned forward in anticipation. With eagerness in hope for a good answer.
"Yeah I do. And I'm going to have to train to get my powers under control now though." We heard Damian chuckle at that. We laughed too.
"But how were you able to unlock them?" Damian asked with interest and curiosity. And we would be lying if we didn't say we weren't curious.
"When I let that emotion jam packed scream out. I finally allowed myself to feel all emotions freely. Even if some already came through. And continued when I was fighting queen of mean. And by letting my emotion do their thing. It allowed the locked away powers I have to break free." Tim did something on his phone real quickly. And nodded what she said is possible.
"Well Jon will be excited for that. He seemed happy that he has a sister. But one thing I don't get how were you and Queen of Mean able to fight each other?"
"She had ultimate power. She made it so we could fight by temperarely seperating us. We both had the power of Tikki. But she was all negativity and holding in emotions. Where as I was all about positive and letting my emotions show and run their course. Making it possible to tap into my powers." Soon we heard even breathing. And guessed it was Marinette.
"Good night Ānjel. And unlike others who betrayed you. Promising you that they would always be there. I promise that no matter what I will. Even if you can't see me." But then there was the sound of breaking glass.
"Mother what are you doing here!" Damian yelled. Jason ran off most likely to tell Bruce. While we hung on to every word scared for what will happen next.
"I am here Damian to see if the one you love is worthy of you." We heard him growl.
"You are to leave her alone. You have no right to butt into my life when ever you want." I could feel the smirk radiating through the speaker.
"Actually I do. You see I am your mother. I am to look out for you. Whether you like it or not. And I am doing just that. Get her and tie up my son. But do not hurt him." We listen to the fight that ensued. Then there was silence.
Tim set it to record everything that happened then we ran to the cave. Jason and Bruce were suiting up. With determined looks. When they saw us Bruce motion for us to start explaining.
"Talia got Marinette and Damian tied up in Marinette room." I gasped out since we ran from Tim's room which ironically is on the other side of the Manor and down several flights of stairs.
"This just made things so much more complicated." Bruce growled out. I knew what he meant. Sure Damian could lead us to where they have Marinette but the supers were already protective of Marinette. And having her captured will make them want to help rescue her. Not including her friends and the kawami's.
And if Talia didn't approve of Marinette. For Damian then things will get ugly. And really quickly since everyone she had come into contact with since this trip has fallen in love with her. And the Joker won't just go on a rampage he will go after the one that caused harm to his bluebell as he put it. All the villains would. Mr. Penguin is still in the ICU. When the villains that love Marinette heard what happened that night at the hotel they broke into Arkuim to teach him a lesson.
It makes me nervous to think. What would happen if instead of holding her hostage. If someone actually harmed her. Like Hawkmoth and the liar has. That just sent shivers down my back.
"Lets get to Damian first." Bruce said while pulling on his cowl. Me and Tim quickly suited up. I grabbed Damian uniform so he could as well when we got to him. I went through the Zeta tubes with time. Jason went on his motorcycle and Bruce took the batmobile. When we got to the hotel. We ran inside and found Damian tied to a chair and trying to get free. Once we freed him he changed and met us in the ally we were hiding in.
"Are there any hideouts near by that your mother could use?" Bruce demanded. Damian nodded and we were on our way. And with no supers, friends and kawamis luckily raising our efforts to rescue Marinette higher.
Marinette POV
I groaned and looked up. I looked around and knew I wasn't anywhere I knew before. I was at place I have never been at before. And I had a bad feeling so I was on edge. Then the door across the room opened. A woman stepped in. She had a black leather suit on and brown hair with Damian green eyes. When I noticed that I knew this was his mother.
"Where am I?" I demanded. She simply studied me. I glared at her. I was waiting for the chance to escape. I knew I still had my abilities since I didn't have an inhibitor collar or kryptonite I still had my earnings with Tikki hidden in my hair. I just needed to know more before I show her all I can do.
"You are somewhere will take time to find you." She pulled a chair over. And sat down in front of me. She stared at me for a long time. I tried move but and found out that I was tied to the chair.
"What am I doing here?" I asked wanting answers. She simply lean back and smile. Then she asked a question that caught me off guard.
"Why does my son like you?" I sat there I silence. I wasn't sure what Damian liked about me. But I do know I like him and that he likes me. But I don't know why.
"I don't know why. I don't know why he likes me. But I do know what I like about him. Its what makes him special. He has a kind heart that he hides away. He does this so others won't hurt him even those who care for him. He cares about others and hate it when others are treated less than what they are. He wants the world to become a better place." She stared at me and smiled.
"What do you think about the problems in the world?" I sighed and thought about it. It was a tough question but then the answer came to me.
"The world problems are frustrating. Some can easily be resolved if people put aside third differences and talk it out. But others won't work like that. People will actually need to work together. This works by not spreading rumors and fake news. The only things is that languages and cultures are so different and unique that it's nearly impossible to do that. But there is always hope that it will happen." She stared at me for along time. But I didn't waiver cause I was staring right back at her. Then she smiled and this time it reached her eyes.
"Well I know you are worthy of my son. But I can't say the same for him. Your too good for him and this world." Just then the door slammed open. Revealing the batfam. I smiled at them as Damian mother got up and turned to them. I couldn't see her expression but from the looks of it she was only smiling. Since everyone didn't flinch or anything away.
"Mother let her go now!" Damian demanded. But his mother merely chuckled. She walked behind me and layimg a hand on each shoulder. Me and along with everyone else tensed up.
"Now why would I do that? She's too good for you Damian." Jason laughed at that and I knew Tim recorded it. I glared at Jason and he stopped right away.
"LET.HER.GO." Damian growled out full on batglaring at his mother while pulling his katana out. She took her hands off my shoulders and I knew she took a few steps back. I also knew she was smirking. Damian then stepped forward and untied me. I rubbed my wrists as we left the place she took me to. When they got me back to the hotel I was staying at I looked at Damian.
"After I get well needed rest, eat and process everything we need to talk about what just happened." He gulped which wasn't very noticeable but nodded I went to my room and fell asleep face first on the bed.
Damian POV
When she walked off to get some rest me and my family went back home. When we got there I got out of my uniform and sighed flopping on the couch. I know it's not like me to do that but give me a break a lot happened today.
"So your mother even thinks your not good enough for Pixie pops." Todd said in a taunting and teasing tone. I huffed but didn't retaliate I wasn't in the mood for it.
"Jason leave Damian alone a lot happened today." There was grumbling but no more remarks coming my way. I slowly closed my eyes wanting the stress from today to just fade away. And of course I couldn't have one dreamless sleep.
Dream
I was walking with ˈĀnjəl we were holding hands. But then she stopped I stopped in front of her and turned around. She had a hurt and horrified look.
"Why didn't you tell me that you were an ex assassin?" She asked in a deadly quiet whisper. I didn't know how to respond so she looked me in the eye a steel expression there.
"Why didn't you tell me Damian?" She demanded louder this time. I swallowed before answering her.
"I didn't want to scare you away?" I answered her but it came out as more of a question.
"So you kept it a secret because you didn't want to lose me and your not even sure?" She had a pleading look in her eyes and tone. But looked away. She stared at the ground as if it had the solution to the problem.
"You took lives Damian. And I would of been able to find away to see past it and see the you I know. But hiding it shows me you don't trust me completely." I took a step forward my heart breaking from what I was hearing.
"Have you've been hiding anything else? What else aren't you telling me? I want to know since I told you everything from my silly little problems to the bullying happening to me and being Ladybug? So what else aren't you telling me?" She demanded and looked at me. She had tears in her eyes.
"N-nothing" was my answer my tone holding longing and guilt. Knowing I knew this for her hurt her deeply.
"That's not true and I know it what else?" She demanded. I sighed not wanting to tell her. She knew all about the league of assassin's. But she didn't know my affiliation with them.
"I am the grandson to Ra's Al Ghul meaning I am the heir to the demon head of the League of Assassin's." She looked horrified and took a step back. Before whispering the one thing I didn't want to hear.
"Stay away from me." Before she turned and ran.
Dream over.