Since I've never been in Scotland especially by air, I was extremely nervous about this whole thing. It especially didn't help that Dick was steering the batwing to fast. But on the other side, we'll get there faster and save Bruce, Talia and Damian in time before anything chaotic happens.

"Bruce, you got any news on what's going on?" I asked Bruce through the communicator.

"Talia is safe, she's here with me. Damian went after Deathstroke, but I'm going after him right now. Have the serum ready. There are tons of Man-Bats trapped inside some glass chambers inside the rig. They could come out and attack you any second".

"Don't worry, we have Langstrom here and the serum just in case something happens". Dick said reassuringly as the audio call ended.

"Is there anyway we could get there faster?" I asked Dick.

"We're at the the maximum speed already. I can't go any faster, I'm sorry". Dick replied.

1 hour later

We were just 5 minutes away, from the rig. Langstrom got in position, ready to shoot the Man-bats with the serum anytime soon. As the three of us were heading there, I couldn't help but start to fidgeting my fingers, even though they seemed uncontrollably.

Right now, my mind is only thinking about the worst that could happen to both of them. "What happens if we don't save them in time?, What if they die, what if- my thought processing was interrupted all of a sudden when I feel something touching my hands.

I look down and see Dick's hand holding onto my own. I was about to tell him to let go but as I saw at him, he had a really concerning look on his face ,which was starting to make me feel worse.

"Sialis, I can't possibly imagine how you feel or what's going through your mind right now. But we're going to try everything possible to get Damian and Talia back. Trust me, okay?"

Even though his attempts to try to make me feel better we're failing, it was nice of him to at least try. It felt especially nice because this was something that I wasn't used to.

I nodded in response. When we saw forward to see the rig, Man-bats started flying out viciously. Like a volcano in eruption.

"What the hell? Are those Man-bats?" I asked nervously.

"Yeah, hang on tight. It's going to be a wild ride. You ready Dr Langstrom?" Dick asked.

"Yes, time to end what I started". Langstrom added.

As the Man-bats were approaching the batwing, Langstrom started shooting directly at them. Dick then took a such a rough turn to the right, that my whole body went with the turn and hit my head against one of the edges of the vehicle.

That will leave a bump on my head for sure . I got so anxious since this was my first time on anything that flies, that I felt the need to grab unto something. So I held the first thing that my left arm touched and grabbed it like my brother's life depended on it.

After Langstrom finished shooting the serum, all of the volunteers returned to their human state and one by one started falling into the ocean.

"Are they they going to be fine?" I asked, looking down at the ocean.

"Bruce called the local authorities from Scotland. They will come and rescue them in no time". Dick said reassuringly.

The rig then exploded and started sinking rapidly. "Nightwing, Bluebird, I need for both of you to get us out of here". Bruce said in the call.
"How's Robin and Talia? Are they with you?" I asked with desperation.

"We're all here. We are inside an escape capsule. But I don't think we'll be able to stay like this for long. Did you spotted us already?" Bruce asked.

"Yes, we're heading there right now". Dick said as Bruce ended the call. Dick flew rapidly the instant he spotted the capsule and shooted some wires with a magnetic force and saved them just in time before one the buildings fell on top of them.

I can't believe it. We actually did it. We saved my family just a matter of seconds. But now Damian I'd going to be in serious trouble when we get back to Gotham. It's going to be very hard to scold him, but he has to know that he cannot scare people like that. Especially to me , who I almost gave me a heart attack the moment I knew that he left.

After all, I don't think he understands that after everything we've been through, I became like a second mother to him.

"What's going through your mind right now, Sialis?" Dick asked calmly. I took my mask off, sighed and faced Dick while wiping the tears on my face.

"Relieved that my family is finally safe". I answered , as I slid my hand off from Dick's arm, with my watery eyes.

"But hey just relax, everything is fine. But what do you think is going to happen next?" Dick asked.

"Well...Talia will probably want to return to Nanda Parda, and possibly take Damian with her. And since Damian is my priority, I'll go wherever he goes. Even if I don't like it there", I replied, leaving the impression this wasn't affecting.

"And, do you really want to go back?" Dick asked concerned.

I shook my head in response as I lifted it, looking at the window. "Our lives in there were like a prison. Without freedom, becoming emotionless, slowly turning ... into killing machines".

"That's not a life to me". I said, turning my head sideways to face Dick. "A life to me is experiencing emotions and having the will to live freely."

"I like it here, where I can get to be myself for the first time. Damian probably feels the same way too". I  replied , turning to face the window, letting out a sigh. "I just really do hope we don't leave". I looked down at my lap.

I had to admit that I would be really sad if we had to leave. I mean, this was probably the only place I felt where Damian and I could create a new chapter in our lives. I know that Damian really needs this, so he can actually be a kid.

And being honest, I would miss Alfred and Dick the most. Because I felt that they were the only one who made me feel calm even with everything that was going with my Damian.

"Sialis , I-". Dick was saying until a call from Bruce interrupted him.

"Nightwing,  I need both of you to take us down here. I'm sending the coordinates". Bruce said as the radar had a red dot glowing on the screen.

"What about Langstrom?" Dick asked.

"The local authorities from Scotland will take him and his family for questioning about the incident. Hopefully he doesn't go to prison for it". Bruce said.

"One more thing. Isabelle, we need you to come with us for a moment. It's important". Bruce added on.

"Does it involve around Damian and Talia?" I clarified. The question was then followed by silence.

"That's what I thought". Isabelle said as she sighed afterwards.

"Don't worry, I'll be there". I responded, unwilling trying to accept my response.

Bonus content: Dick's P.O.V
As I was steering, I felt that something was touching my arm. It was Isabelle who was holding it tightly . I was going to say something, but then I saw her with the corner of my eye that she was very frightened and anxious about the flight. I knew how it felt the first couple of times I flew on the batwing. So I didn't say anything to make her feel uncomfortable.

However, I wasn't alarmed. Yes , I may have felt a little bit awkward but, I thought it was kind of cute that she felt safe grabbing the first thing her hand touched , not knowing it was my arm. And besides, I really didn't mind.
*****

After the whole fiasco with the man bats ended, Bruce called saying Isabelle needed to be there. I could tell she was upset. She took of her mask to dry her eyes from tears, and I almost forgot how pretty she was without it.

I really hope she doesn't leave. The both deserve a life.

She deserves a life.