The last chapter of Crazy Challenge 2. It's definitely been an amazing four months, and an amazing three years of a great cartoon. Anyways, I really hope you enjoy this chapter.
Disclaimer: I do not own Olivia, but DC Comics do. I also do not own the song that is sung in this chapter.
Question: What song do you think best fits Dick and Alexis, or makes you think of them?
Gotham City, Amusement Mile
August 16TH 8:56 p.m.
Dick's Pov
The manor had a happy air about it that evening. Dinner was very eventful, especially since no one brought up anything about our hero activity. It's been a while since the place really felt like home, a long time since it's felt like family.
After dinner, I took Alexis over to Amusement Mile, the theme park central of Gotham. There were plenty of people in the area, especially since it was almost the end of mid-summer, but the cool weather and the crescent moon didn't stop people from having a little fun.
Alexis grabbed my hand, swinging it back and forth. She looked at me, tilting her head as she asked, "So, what did you have in mind?"
"Show you around, see the sights, have some cotton candy—" I stopped mid-sentence when Alexis tugged me over to a nearby stand, where a man stood behind the counter, handing over a small stuffed monkey to the guy, who then gave it to his bubbly girlfriend. I glanced at Alexis, who was staring up at all the prizes. I scoffed, shaking my head. "You're kidding right?"
"About what?" Alexis asked me, grinning knowingly. She let go of my hand, hand over a few dollars to the clerk. He gave her five throwing darts, before explaining the rules to the fair game to her.
"Get a dart in the black ring, you get a key chain of your choice, get one in the blue and get a small plush," said the clerk. "Red is medium, and if you get a bull's-eye, you'll win one of those." The clerk turned raising his arms at over-sized stuff-animals hanging at the top of the booth. "Good luck."
"Wait, don't you think I should be—" I didn't even finish when Alexis had gotten four in the bullseye, and had purposely thrown her fifth dart right past the clerks ear. I let out a whistle, letting out a small laugh. "Nevermind then."
Alexis pretended to blush. "Oops, sorry, butter fingers."
The clerk's cheeks turned a rosy red, but I couldn't tell if he was embarrassed, or if he had a small love at near death experience. "That's alright, go ahead and pick your prizes."
"I think one is good, just to make it fair," Alexis said. I grinned knowing that she had wanted to add 'and to not put you out of business' at the end of her sentence.
"Oh, daddy, look, look!" came a little girl. Turning to look over my shoulder, I saw a four to five-year-old girl holding her dad's hand, while her other was pointed up at the stuffed animals. "Look at that doggy, the white and gray one!"
"The husky please." Looking back, I see the clerk handing Alexis the medium-sized husky plush. I smiled, knowing what would come next.
Alexis walked over to the little girl, squatting down to her height. She had a genuine smile on her face, while her hands were behind her back, hiding the toy. "Hi there, I'm Alexis."
"I'm Olivia," smiled the petit brunette. She wore a pastel blue hair band, and her hair fell just under her chin. She glanced nervously at Alexis, having just seen her win the toy dog she wanted.
"I heard you wanted this," Alexis said, smiling knowingly. She held the plush dog in front of her, and Olivia let out a squeal.
She looked up at her dad, tugging his hand. "Look daddy, it's the doggy I was telling you about!"
"I want you to have it," Alexis said, waiting for the girl to take the toy animal.
She took it happily, practically hugging the dog to death. Good thing it was only a toy. "Thank you, thank you, thank you!"
I kneeled down beside Alexis, ruffling up the girl's hair. She let out a laugh, and I could help but smile. "Stay whelmed, okay?"
The girl nodded her head, happily skipping beside her dad as she held his hand, while the other was latched around on of the dogs floppy legs. Before they had left, Olivia's father thanked us briefly, and when they were almost out of ear shot, I heard Olivia ask her father, "What does 'whelmed' mean?"
I heard Alexis scoff, before lightly laughing. I smiled, standing back up, offering a hand to Alexis. She took it, brushing down her dress. When she looked up at me, her hazel brown eyes seemed to shine with happiness. "I swear if Olivia grows up with vocabulary like yours, she might end up needing an English tutor."
"My vocabulary is just fine, and besides, teaching her the words without prefixes can't hurt," I answered, slipping my hand into hers again.
We walked down Amusement Mile together, Alexis taking in the breathtaking sight, while I watched her. The colorful LED lights seemed to make her shine, but she wasn't showered in polka dots of color. At the same time, I wasn't sure if maybe she was just in a really good mood that made her seem so bright. I caught a familiar tune floating through the air, and found that Alexis had been humming.
"You know you'd make a really good dad," Alexis said suddenly, her hair falling to rest over her shoulder as she turned to look at me.
I scoffed, raising an eyebrow at the idea. I pictured myself scooping up my kid and giving him/her a piggy back ride, while Alexis walked up to us, and kissed each of us. "You think so?"
"Yeah, I could see you as one," Alexis admitted, her cheeks flushing a light pink.
I smiled at Alexis, knowing how surprised she was going to be soon. I lead Alexis through the crowd, headed toward the ferris wheel. I purchased two tickets, and we were seated in the fourth booth. I helped Alexis on, before I whisper, "Stop our booth when we reach the top." The clerk nodded probably trying to guess what I was going to do. Alexis didn't seem to hear me say anything to the clerk, but instead waited patiently in her seat. Alexis looked around us as the clerk started the ferris wheel. "I'm pretty sure you've never been on one right?"
Alexis looked at me, like she was thinking about something. "Nope, never."
"Don't worry about it, just relax and enjoy the view," I spoke calmly, squeezing her hand to reassure her.
She smiled at me, but let out a gasp when the clerk stopped our booth at the top of the ferris wheel, just like he had agreed to do. She pointed her other hand out into the distance. "Dick, look! I can see Bruce's manor from here!"
Looking out in the distance, I immediately recognized the large manor that sat atop a hill in Gotham Heights. I smiled, wondering what Alfred was up to back there. Alexis slumped back in her seat, her eyes shining from the festive lights under us.
"I start tomorrow at the Early Bird," Alexis sighed, tracing her thumb over my hand.
"I'm suiting up tomorrow again," I sighed as well, realizing that my leave of absence has been long enough. "Then there's my new job down at the police station, and school in September."
Alexis seemed surprised by everything I'd just said. "You never mentioned any of that before."
"It kinda slipped my mind, especially since I've been too excited about having you move in," I answered, letting out a shaky laugh. "Business as usual, right?"
I side-glanced when I noticed Alexis was silent for a while. She caught me staring, but beamed a smile at me. "I wish we could stay like this; together."
I knew then that I had to pop the question. Any other time and it wouldn't have been as perfect. I cleared my throat, catching Alexis' full attention. I haven't felt so nervous in a long time, but when you were about to propose to your first love and girlfriend, you had every right to be.
"Dick, are you okay? I don't think I've ever seen you nervous before," Alexis said, her smile quickly disappeared, and she sat closer to me. She even raised her other hand and placed the back side on my forehead.
I couldn't help but laugh. She never stops caring, not even after six years. I secretly slipped my other hand into my pocket, clutching the small box reassuringly. Today's the day. "I'm fine, it's just..."
I unhooked my other hand from hers, just as her other hand left my forehead. She watched me, curiosity all over her face. I slowly pulled the black velvet box out of my pocket, and opened the box slowly. I watched as Alexis' hands flew to cover her mouth, trying to conceal the gasp that had escaped it.
"Dick, tell me that's what I'm hoping it is," Alexis said, tears beginning to form in her eyes.
The ring was made out of sterling silver, and had a sleek, twisted band, lined with small diamonds on each side around half-way. In the center of the twist sat the 0.6 karrot diamond. It was simple, something Alexis prefered.
"Alexis Dilan Henderson," I stopped, looking into her eyes as the question slipped out of my mouth. "Will you marry me?"
I felt my heart beat increase dramatically, and probably would've had multiple heart attacks if it weren't for my self-control. I was using the breathing technique Bruce taught me when I was under a lot of pressure, and I'm sure proposing counts. The silence was excruciating, especially when all Alexis did was sit there and stare at the ring, then back up at me. I almost dropped the ring when she nodded, the tears finally falling from her eyes. Tears of happiness. "Yes, Richard John 'Dick' Grayson, I will marry you."
I was the happiest man alive from that moment on. I could've jumped out of the ferris wheel, without a care in the world, only knowing that Alexis was mine. My heart beat happily, still trying to recover from its recent heart attack. I gently took the ring out of the case, but I didn't slip it on to her ring finger just yet. Instead, I had her read the engraved words on the inside of the ring.
"Forever your guardian knight," Alexis read aloud through her tears. I could've sworn that more began to fall from her eyes. I brushed them away, and finally slipped the ring on to her waiting finger. Alexis held her hand up to stare at the engagement ring. She let out a choked laugh or sob. "It couldn't be anymore perfect."
People sitting in the other booths of the ferris wheel started to clap and cheer congratulations for us, even the clerk let out a loud whistle. I had almost forgotten that there were other people around us.
"What are you waiting for? Kiss your fiancée!" the clerk shouted from below. I heard Alexis laugh at his embarrassing words. I was briefly reminded of Alfred for a second.
I had slid the case back into my pocket, and when I turned back, it felt like the world had frozen. Alexis sat there, having wiped her tears off, but still as beautiful as ever. I grabbed her waist, and pulled her in for my first kiss with my soon-to-be wife. Her lips were warm, and tasted like salty tears and cherries. Somehow, I don't think I would have preferred it any other flavor.
The roaring applause of the crowd started the world again. I was saddened a little when Alexis had pulled away, but she had rested her forehead against mine, tempting me with our close proximity. I breathed, remembering and savoring the moment for as long as I could. Looking into Alexis eyes, I whispered to her, only words she would catch.
"I love you," I whispered, knowing that no one else could hear me because of the cheering crowd that had gathered.
"I love you too," Alexis smiled, letting out a breath. She started to sing that very same song again, the first time I've heard it in years. That's when I realized why I had wanted those words engraved on her ring; because that was the first time I realized that Alexis might've shared the feelings I had for her the first time I had met her.
The familiar tune I had heard her humming earlier was the same song she had sung that morning years ago, and to hear her sing it again, I couldn't help but feel like our journey to get to this point was so worth it. So when Alexis sang the little song again, I smiled knowing fully well that it had been about me all along. Alexis pecked me after singing the last three words of the song, the quick kiss confirming that it had been about me.
"Every morning, every night, you watch over me, like the sun in the sky. Every morning and every night, will you promise me you'll be, will you promise me you'll be, my guardian knight?"
The end! I've really enjoyed writing this sequel and being able to share it with you guys! To see a picture of Alexis' ring just go to www . fancy ladies . com and search luscious 925 sterling silver diamond ring. Make sure to take out the spaces before entering the website. Anyways, I still need to thank some people.
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Is this the end? Of course not! Planning on writing a third fic, but I'm conflicted by two ideas, so make sure to check my profile for any new stories in progress. Here is the best summary I can make for both:
1. (Future Fic) Almost three years after the Reach invasion, Savage returns with the War World and his new ally Darkseid, and they have successfully captured the Justice League. Now Darkseid is after the Young Justice League of America. The team is split apart, hiding from Darkseid, while trying to protect the distressed citizens around the world. When Alexis is captured and separated from Dick, will Dick ever learn of the other family member that was taken away from him? No title yet.
2. (My version of Season 3) Dick is sadly reminded that in three weeks, his best bud won't be standing up there with him as his best man. Alexis on the other, has been having very strange dreams involving our beloved speedster. The dreams become even stranger when Wally tells her that he is stuck on the planet Savoth, helping them since the Savothians were being invaded by the Reach. Now, she has to figure out how to get to Savoth to help Wally, and bring him back, and prepare for her scheduled wedding in three weeks. Simple enough right?
I'm planning on writing both, but I'm not sure which one I should write first, unless I could possibly combine the two. Let me know in your reviews (still hoping for at least 70, but more would be amazing), and feel free to suggest your own ideas (like titles for the fic). Or review, alert and fav normally. I'll post a poll on my profile where you guys can vote, so make sure to check my profile and see if I have a new story in progress. Hope to be writing soon, so for now, I'll see you guys later. -amazoness23
I have posted the highly anticipated Wally fic! It's called A Matter of Time. So hurry up and go read it, and let me know what you think of it in your reviews. Happy reading! -amazoness23