Family Reunion

Jason was walking in the streets aimlessly. He had no idea where he was heading, all he wanted was to leave his small, beat up apartment. He sighed. "Where should I go to waste some time?" he thought. He argued with himself before giving up and heading towards the Karaoke restaurant.

Jason entered the restaurant and found a table in a dark corner. He sat down and waited patiently for someone to take his order. When he had finally ordered his food, a hamburger with some fries, about 15 minutes had gone by. He started to eat, but before he could take one bite of his burger, a shadow standing before him made the shadowy corner even darker. He brought his gaze towards the man's face.

His breath hitched when he saw the face of the man. He glared and asked coldly, "What do you want Grayson?" Dick stared down at his little brother, frowning. "Hey Jason, do you want to come and sit with me, Tim and Damian? There's an extra seat." Dick offered kindly. Jason's scowl deepened. "No, I do not want to go and sit with you and the little birds." Jason snapped.

Dick only stared at Jason for a few more seconds before reaching out and touching Jason's shoulder. "Jays-" before Dick could finish his statement, his hand was slapped away and Jason was towering over him, anger in his eyes. "Do not, ever, touch me." Jason exclaimed coldly.

Dick blinked, hurt evident in his eyes. He stared up at Jason before nodding and turning away. Before he was to far away, he turned back around and said, "My offer still stands Jason, come and join us anytime." With that said, he walked back towards his table. Jason stared after him, his glare still intact. When he managed to calm down some he sat back down and continued to eat his semi-warm hamburger. When he was done he stared up at the stage, not really paying much attention.

Tim watched Dick speak to Jason, trying to decide if he should join his older brother(s) or remain with Damian. He wasn't really allowed to decide considering how Dick was coming back from talking to Jason. "What happened?" Tim asked as his brother approached. Dick looked at Tim and replied, "I had asked Jason if he wanted to sit with us, he of course refused, and when I touched his shoulder he kind of snapped at me and told me not to touch him. I took that as a sign to leave so I left, but I had told him that my offer still stood." Tim nodded and sat down at the table.

Damian stared at Jason, the second Robin according to Dick. He didn't know what to think of him, he knew the past of the man but some things were still left blank in the story he was told. He decided to leave it and turned towards the stage, drinking his lemonade.

A woman had stepped onto the stage and sang, her voice not being good, or bad. Just kind of normal. Before she stepped down, the host had asked her to pick a next singer. She stared out at the crowd before her eyes landed on Jason. She pointed at him and told the host that he would be the next singer. When Jason saw he was picked, he glared death and daggers at the woman. She shivered but stepped down from the stage, not daring to look at Jason.

Jason huffed angrily, but stood up never the less (or is it nether the less? O.o). Tim watched his brother go up to the stage and snatch the microphone angrily. Once he was at the middle of the stage, he glared at everyone and said in an angry voice, "I will sing, even though I really don't want to, the song "Bat Country" by "Avenged Sevenfold" (A7X). As the music started he tapped his foot, not showing a hint of emotion on his face.

He who makes a beast out of himself

Gets rid of the pain of being a man

Caught here in a fiery blaze, won't lose my will to stay

I tri-ie-ied to drive all through the night

The heat stroke ridden weather, the barren empty sights

No oasis here to see

The sand is singing deathless words to me

His voice remained without a hint of emotion, but his voice soft.

Can't you help me? As I'm startin' to burn

(All alone)

Too many doses and I'm starting to get an attraction

My confidence is leaving me on my own

(All alone)

No one can save me and you know I don't want the attention

During the next line, he made his hand into the shape of a gun and pretended to fire it.

As I-I-I adjust to my new sights

The rarely tired lights will take me to new heights

My hand is on the trigger I'm ready to ignite

Tomorrow might not make it but everything's all right

His face finally cracked and showed his true emotions, his face at this point was covered in sadness.

Mental fiction follow me

Show me what it's like to be set free

He stared at random people before his eyes landed on his family, his old family, the people who he was supposed to believe would help him through anything.

Can't you help me? As I'm startin' to burn

(All alone)

Too many doses and I'm starting to get an attraction

My confidence is leaving me on my own

(All alone)

No one can save me and you know I don't want the attention

His attention went back to the crowd, not wanting to look at his brothers' expressions. Especially Tim's sad and lost one.

I'm sorry you're not here

I've been sane too long my vision's so unclear

Now take a trip with me

But don't be surprised when things aren't what they seem

Caught here in a fiery blaze, won't lose my will to stay

These eyes won't see the same, after I flip today

In this verse he looked directly towards Tim, his voice wavering slightly, and pointed towards the sky.

Sometimes I don't know why we'd rather live than die

We look up towards the sky for answers to our lives

We may get some solutions but most just pass us by

Don't want your absolution 'cause I can't make it right

I'll make a beast out of myself

Gets rid of all the pain of being a man

His voice was pleading in this verse, everyone's attention was on Jason, they were drawn to the deep emotion and the soothing voice Jason had.

Can't you help me? As I'm startin' to burn

(All alone)

Too many doses and I'm starting to get an attraction

My confidence is leaving me on my own

(All alone)

No one can save me and you know I don't want the attention

He looked towards his family, his expression sorrowful.

I'm sorry you're not here

I've been sane too long my vision's so unclear

Now take a trip with me

But don't be surprised when things aren't what they seem

With the final verse, all his emotion seeped out. His voice cracked on the very last line, his eyes gazing towards the family he always wanted, but didn't think he deserved.

I've known it from the start

All these good ideas will tear your brain apart

Scared but you, you follow me

I'm too weird to live but much too rare to die

He finished singing, dropping the mike on the floor and jumping off the stage, not bothering to wait for the crowd to cheer for him. He sat back down and slumped his shoulders. Some people were so moved by Jason's performance that they were crying, but they didn't feel ashamed. Everyone clapped, including Jason's brothers. Dick was crying and Tim was close to tears. Damian had a sad expression on his face, him being to proud to cry.

Tim stared at Jason's slumped form and went towards the stage, a goal already set. He spoke with the crying host, and what he had explained to the host had him crying even harder, so, of course, he let Tim up on the stage. Tim stared out at the crowd, than at Jason. He spoke to the crowd first. "Hey guys, why don't we give another round of applause for my brother Jason. The man that was just up here." Tim recommended, the crowd immediately stood up and clapped louder than before for Jason.

Jason, hearing Tim speak, looked up at him. He was surprised by what Tim had done, but remained seated. Tim continued to speak. "I am going to sing a song, dedicated to my brother. The song is called "The Last Night" from "Skillet"

Tim smiled at Jason before he started to sing.

You come to me with scars on your wrist

You tell me this will be the last night feeling like this

(I just came to say goodbye I didn't want you to see me cry, I'm fine)

But I know it's a lie.

Jason had been starring at Tim intently ever since he started to sing, he sub-consciously sang the lyrics that the girl sang.

This is the last night you'll spend alone

Look me in the eyes so I know you know

I'm everywhere you want me to last night you'll spend alone,

I'll wrap you in my arms and I won't let go,

I'm everything you need me to be.

Halfway through the last verse, Dick had gotten a microphone and joined his brother in singing to Jason. Jason, again, sang the woman lines to himself.

Your parents say everything is your fault

But they don't know you like I know you they don't know you at all

(I'm so sick of when they say It's just a phase, you'll be o.k. you're fine)

But I know it's a lie.

This is the last night you'll spend alone

Look me in the eyes so I know you know

I'm everywhere you want me to last night you'll spend alone,

I'll wrap you in my arms and I won't let go,

I'm everything you need me to be.

The last night away from me

In the next verse, Damian had joined them in singing the song with his brothers.

The night is so long when everything's wrong

If you give me your hand I will help you hold on

Tonight,

Tonight.

Jason stared at his family as they sang for him. Their voices were in perfect synch. Neither one breaking the rhythm. Jason was very close to tears, though he told himself something was in his eyes.

This is the last night you'll spend alone

Look me in the eyes so I know you know

I'm everywhere you want me to last night you'll spend alone,

I'll wrap you in my arms and I won't let go,

I'm everything you need me to be.

With the last 2 verses, all 3 bat-siblings sang to Jason, sending all their feelings to Jason, wanting to show him that he was no longer going to be alone. They each held a hand out towards Jason, beckoning him to come towards them.

I won't let you say goodbye,

And I'll be your reason why.

Last night away from me,

Away from me.

As they finished their song, Jason was already right in front of them. Dick, Tim, and even Damian, smiled down at Jason. They hopped down the stage and embraced their brother in a hug. (KYAH! Damian is hugging Jason! X3 lol, my inner fan-girl came out.) Jason, not holding back, sank into the embrace and returned the loving gesture. Jason lay his head on Tim's shoulder. Hugging all three of them tighter. After a few minutes they separated, after they did, the entire crowd which seemed to have grown 3 times as much as it was before, cheered for all of them. Many people were crying uncontrollably, but they clapped and cheered along with everyone else. The 4 brothers turned towards the crowd and bowed.

Tim straitened and turned to Jason. Jason looked at Tim and waited for him to speak, what came out was something he hadn't expected. "Jason, come home big brother. We need you with us. Without you, were not a complete family." Tim said, his wavering voice sounding like he was close to tears. Jason stared at each of them. Hopeful smiles on each of their faces. After a few minutes of thinking, he smiled down at Tim and brought him into a hug. "Of course, I'm going home. Why would I not? Nothing's stopping me anymore." Jason told them.

They each smiled widely and hugged Jason tightly once more. Jason laughed. All 4 of the bat-siblings were shedding tears of joy. Each happy to have their family back together. With that done, they left the restaurant, all 4 extremely happy. Their family was back together. That's all that mattered to them at the moment. They may be a pretty messed up family, but with the siblings there to help each other, they were sure they would get better slowly.

Hey! So here is the second chapter to "Brotherly Bonding" I hope you all like it! Someone recommended that I use the song for Jason. It fits well with him so I used it. If anyone wants me to make another one of these, just give me the name of the song, and the band name and I'll add it up as soon as possible. I do not own the characters so do not sue me plz! Have a great day everyone!

P.S. - I really wanted to write a story with Jason and Tim being brotherly considering how they are, lol.