"Bruce if he's going, I'll go as well, " I volunteered myself, as I could feel an amount of anxiety kicking inside of me".

"You are still very injured, Miss Isabelle. You have to let the wounds heal". Alfred considered my physical state and I appreciate it. But I just can't. 

" I really suggest you stay here as well. The Batcave needs more security especially if Deathstroke is out there on the loose" , Dick replied getting closer to me.

"Isabelle, I know I have no authority over you, but you have to let him take some matters into his hands. You've seen what he can do. Both of you were trained by Ra's... and your mother. He can defend himself and I myself will be there", Bruce added. "You can trust me about his safety".

Small tears rushed through my eyes at the thought of Damian fighting who knows what alongside Bruce. He's my little brother. He's been my partner for years, since day one. The thought of letting him go to a complete stranger made me feel somewhat worthless. As if I have no more purpose anymore. I closed my eyes, took a deep breath, and pulled myself together.

"...Protect him. With your life". I said, trying to truly believe what I was saying. Trying to put my trust in Bruce.

   "I'm ready", Damian asserted, walking downstairs wearing the Robin suit and green mask. He walked towards the batmobile and sat next to Bruce.

"Take care, Damian," I said as he nodded in response. The lid of the Batwin closed and took off.

"Hey, It's going to be fine. Bruce is good at this stuff", Dick said trying to reassure me. It wasn't doing much, but it's the thought that counts.

"I hope so".

"He will", Dick corrected me as he showed me a soft smile that made me feel somewhat calm. I stayed quiet for a while, trying to process what just happened calmly.

"How did you know where we were? It was right on time when you stopped Damian". I asked him.

"When you went and looked for him, Bruce sent me as well to keep an eye on anything that looked suspicious". He said as he walked towards the bat computer.  

"I actually saw you when you were on the rooftop, all the way to where you two started fighting. You were honestly handling really well. Until the whole thing with your arm happened". He said sarcastically.

"I guess I shouldn't have gone too soft on him", I admitted,  trying to keep up with the vibe.

"But honestly, if I wouldn't have been there, would you have tried to hurt him?" I asked

 "No. I would've simply tied him up in the pole and called Bruce to pick him up". He responded.

"If that was your intention since the beginning, I appreciate it", I thanked him.

"No problem, Nightwing just happened to be around and decided to rescue the lovely fair maiden", He said teasingly which put a soft smile on my face as I look down.

*****

"You're not going to steal my name, right? He asked, turning his body to face me.

"Steal your name?".

"Yeah. I hate to break it to you but Nightwing is already stolen". He clarified with a grin.

"Oh. Codename you meant. I- I never really thought about it", I replied trying to release the awkward tension between us. "I never had time to play superhero, you know?"

"...Sorry, I shouldn't have asked that", Dick apologized with an embarrassed look 

"It's okay. It's not every day you meet an Al Ghul, right?" I said lightly, hoping this would end soon.

"Yeah, so"-

"Nightwing",  A call from Bruce intercepted the Batcomputer. " Robin and I have Dr. Kirk Langstrom, who seemed to be working for Deathstroke. I need you and Isabelle to be ready for anything when we return. Batman out."  the call ended, and it seemed to put me all nervous. Damian is coming back in conditions I didn't know. And who and why is this person working for Deathstroke? I wish I wasn't so lost