Chapter Three

Eric (Robin IV) and Hector (the new Blue Beetle) had become fast friends, and with everything happening, Tim thought it would be good for his grandson and Hector if the two got some target practice in, so the third Robin took the two to the laser tag area and got them suited up. Tim did have a secret reason for getting the boys into laser tag and that was to give them a chance to have some fun after everything that happened.

"No armor, Hector." Eric said before they got started.

"Alright amigo, but I'm still good." Hector said with a smile.

The buzzer sounded and the two boys went to different areas and hid from the other. As that happened, Max had found the observation deck and was following this fight with Tim.

"So, you're grandson is nice." Max said to alert Tim to her presence.

"It runs in my family, but now so does the Robin legacy." Tim said, a bit of a hitch in his voice at the last part.

"I'm sure Eric will be safe; it's not just Batman and Batgirl around to watch out for Robin this time around, he has a whole family of heroes to watch his back." Max said, knowing that Tim would think back to what happened when he was Robin.

Tim took this all in, and well he smiled. "Thank you Max, I know you've helped Terry out and you weren't even in the life, but he's your best friend. There isn't a day goes by I don't regret killing Joker when I was a kid, but to think that he hijacked my body, well, I'm glad Terry got rid of that microchip."

Max and Tim were satisfied and just watched the children. While the boys were 'training', Hector's scarab activated.

"There is more than just Robin's grandfather watching, it is also the girl named Max." The scarab told Hector in his mind.

"Oh, the pink haired chica, nice, maybe I can impress her." Hector whispered to the scarab.

"I understood this from your father, but you are acting just as Wally West did at your age." Scarab told Hector.

"You've been around the League and team for how long and you don't know that all teenage boys flirt with any girl they like." Hector stated quietly.

"Your father was shy around girls; I do not see why you would want to show off for this Max girl." Scarab stated.

"I'm sure he was, but I'm not dad." Hector retorted.

Suddenly, Hector heard his vest activate and when he looked around, Eric was standing on top of the wall the fourth blue beetle was leaning against and grinning.

"I know that your scarab talks to you, Hector; you need to talk back to it a little more quietly." Eric said, and before Hector could react and fire on the boy, he was gone.

"Okay, he's defiantly a born bat." Hector stated, and so he headed out to try and find his friend to get back at him.

Just outside of the laser tag arena, a certain Bat Dog was sniffing around when he picked up the scent of someone he had met before and so he went into the arena to find this person. As he turned a corner, he ran into the person he was tracking.

"Ace, what are you doing here?" Eric said as he reached out to pet the dog he had seen once when he went to meet his great grandfather.

All of a sudden Ace started to growl and jumped forward. It wasn't until Eric followed the direction that Ace jumped in did he see that Hector had found him. Ace wasn't about to let a young boy be attacked that knew his charges.

"Threat imminent, activating armor." Scarab said, and with that Hector was covered in the same armor that had helped his father as a hero.

The dog missed Blue Beetle as the young airborne hero flew up. The well trained dog soon found a way to get up to the boy and used it. Hector knew that this dog meant business, so he asked Scarab to activate the sonic cannon. As Hector aimed the cannon, Eric knew that Ace would be hurt, not only physically by the fall he'd take, but he knew that a dog's hearing was very sensitive.

"Hector, STOP." Eric said as he stood up.

"This dog is crazy; it just attacked me." Hector said as he paused for a moment.

"He's protecting me; this is my great grandfather's dog. He protects Bruce and Areina, not to mention anyone that he's met that he knows is good." Eric said.

"Eric is telling the truth, I sense no change in his vitals." Scarab stated.

With that, Hector landed and let the armor retract. Ace started growling as the 14 year old started toward Eric. The 12 year old boy patted Ace on the head and the dog seemed to calm down.

"Ace, this is Hector; he's a hero like me. We were just playing a game; he wasn't really going to hurt me." Eric told the dog.

Ace stopped and looked at Hector, he was still weary as the 14 year old was about to attack him with a sonic cannon a moment ago, but he did trust Eric's judgment. The large dog walked over to Hector and sits down right in front of him.

"Nice dog." Hector said as he reached out to pet him, and Ace allowed it.

"He worries about Areina ever since she was kidnapped a few years back, and well he's protected Bruce since he found him." Eric said. "I'm sure he's just exploring Watchtower."

Ace barked and headed out; there were still other scents he had to follow, and one that was bothering him, as he seemed to recognize it from when Terry was just starting out as Batman.

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Training Room, Lower Levels of Watchtower

Meygan and Vincent were training…..against some villains from the 31st century. The quarter demon had cast some spells so they couldn't be interrupted. Not only would the people that walked in get hurt, but it was also to keep their second team a secret. They had just finished a rough session and were heading to their rooms when they bumped into Terry's girlfriend.

"Hey….Meygan right and I believe you're Vincent." Dana said, trying to make sure she had the right kids.

"Yes; hello Dana." Meygan said. She could sense that Dana wanted to talk, so she got the ball rolling. "Have you been adjusting well?"

"I have; it's so much to take in at once, but I'm getting the hang of it. Meygan, can we talk?" Dana said.

"I'll head to my room, take it easy alright?" Vincent said, and with that he headed out to collapse from exhaustion.

"I've heard that you're so different from your brother and sister, what happened?" Dana asked as she and Meygan started walking.

"I was actually killed when I was seven. Deathstroke the Terminator attacked me, Mathen and dad while we were heading home one night. Mathen was scared as dad and Deathstroke fought. Soon enough dad was lying on the ground and Deathstroke was about to finish him off. My brother seemed to be paralyzed with fear, so I jumped in. I was able to injure him, but he was fast and shot me. After dad got my body here to Watchtower, a teammate of his helped bring me back to life, and that's also why I have a demon merged with me." Meygan said.

"It must have been hard for Dick to lose you. So this demon keeps you alive?" Dana asked.

"Yes, there was a time when we both thought we'd die, but she got back to me JUST in time. We had separated so I could save Areina but I walked into a trap." Meygan said.

"Why did you separate from your demon at that point?" Dana asked as they walked to the balcony overlooking the small nature preserve and they just stood there.

"Terry was hurt pretty bad, and he needed medical attention from Molly. The only way to find Areina and get Terry the help he needed was for the two of us to separate. It had been a trap that was set and he got hurt, I couldn't just leave him while I went to look for my cousin." Meygan said, thinking back on when she and Areina were captured.

"You did it to save Terry, and I want to thank you for that. I know now that you almost died because of it, but I'm sure you wouldn't have hesitated if you had it to do over again." Dana remarked and she then hugged Meygan but quickly jumped back and released the hug.

"Sorry, I should have warned you; ever since I died and came back, I've been cold to the touch. Everyone jumps when they touch me, so it's not a surprise to me when it happens." Meygan said as she got a little bashful for not warning Dana.

"It was just a shock that's all; so that's because of your demon?" Dana asked.

"Yes, and everyone calls her Mona. Don't worry Dana, you'll get use to all of us." Meygan said.

"You've healed nicely from your injuries." Dana remarked, remembering that when she first ran into Meygan there were scratches and bruises all over the 16 year old. "Max mentioned something about programming bracelets as she came into the meeting the yesterday."

"I found the plans before I came back from Paris. The bracelets may be able to help me save Uncle Wally from whatever happened to change the past." Meygan stated.

Dana thought about this, if Meygan was able to save Kid Flash; would she forget about learning Terry's secret. Sure, what almost happened with Drow would be erased, but she didn't want to forget about her boyfriend being Gotham's protector.

"Don't worry, if the timeline does change back, I'm sure Terry will tell you if that part is erased from your mind. I'm an empath, which means I can feel a person's emotion, and you're radiating worry right now." Meygan said, feeling Dana's emotions; with that said, the quarter demon started to walk away.

"Meygan, will everyone come out of this okay?" Dana asked, worried for not only Terry and Max, but everyone within Terry's second life.

"As my father use to say: "Stay traught"." Meygan said, never stopping to turn around, and soon enough, Meygan was gone.

Dana hoped that the young Grayson child was right, and so she headed out to explore more of Watchtower.

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Meygan's Room

After Meygan closed her door, she closed her eyes and soon Mona appeared.

"I know you were keeping something from Dana." The demon said.

"She said that she was sure I wouldn't hesitate again if I were back in the situation I was when you brought Terry here. Mona, it was too close, another few seconds and that would have been it." Meygan told her 'other half'.

"Dana was happy with your choice and even though we both were close to death at that time, she was right, I'm sure you would consider it again." Mona remarked.

Meygan knew that Mona was being genuine as she was having some doubts about this mission she was about to go on.

"We can do this." Meygan remarked, and with that she and Mona merged back into one and the quarter demon decided to lay down after that training session.

So, Dana's getting the hang of being part of the Bat family, but will it be enough if the timeline is restored.