Chapter 09

Dick stood in the Hall of Justice before the 5 living members of the Justice Council, on a golden throne on the center left side sat Wonder Woman, aka Diana Prince, she wore a metallic red and gold armored top with a pleated blue and gold armored skirt, beside her on the other center throne lay a folded gold and red cape with a golden S encased in a diamond on the back.

To Wonder Woman's right sat The Flash, aka Barry Allen, he wore his Justice League suit which replaced the yellow on his costume with gold, and the bright red with metallic red, across from him beside the empty throne sat The Green Lantern, aka John Stewart, his suit differed from the rest in that it didn’t have any gold on it, instead it took his white and forest green suit and replaced it with black and neon metallic green.

Beside John in the corner sat Batman, aka Bruce Wayne, his throne was black instead of gold, he wore a metallic black Batsuit with glowing golden eyes, and a glowing golden oval surrounding the Bat-symbol on his chest and belt, across from him in the opposite corner sat Black Canary, aka Dinah Lance, she was the youngest member of the original group having been only 14 when they originally came together, she was also the only member of the Justice Council who refused to change her costume to fit the group, other than a golden choker around her neck, traces of gold on her fingerless biker gloves, and golden laces in her bulky black boots, her costume was unchanged, it consisted of a black cropped leather jacket and a worn gray 90’s punk rock group tee tucked into a pair of high waisted short legged black jean shorts that were worn over fishnet stockings that reached down into long bulky black boots that must have been 3 times the size of her actual feet.

“We will not approve funding for a new branch of the Justice League at this time” Diana said, she seemed irritated, even offended by the idea that the Justice League could need the help of a group of teenagers,

“Respectfully, I request the Council reconsider the benefit this group could be to Metropolis” Dick and Barbara had come up with the idea for the team 3 weeks earlier while trying to figure out what to do with the growing number of young super powered teenagers in their care, the first was 14 year old Alice, they knew putting her in any normal family would put her and them in danger, next was 14 year old Garfield Logan, he had lost his a couple years earlier and had only just reentered the United States for the second time in his life, his unique abilities and willingness to help others seemed to make him perfect for the team, 15 year old Kara Zor-El had quickly bonded with the 2 younger teens, she was very empathetic and seemed happy to finally be surrounded by others, finally there was 16 year old Koriand’r, she had been a princess on her planet, until the day Tamaran fell to its enemies, with her parents dead and her sister betraying them to join the invading army she had been held captive, until a small group of Tamaranean rebels free’d her, they had fought her captives to cover for her escape and had no doubt been captured or killed for their loyalty to her, but they had succeeded in rescuing their princess, who had been granted sanctuary on earth.

Dick and Barbara themselves were only 18 and were far from prepared to raise 4 teenagers on their own, which was why they had come up with the idea for a team of young superheroes to protect Metropolis in place of Superman,

“The very idea is foolish, do not mock the Justice League further by insinuating that it needs a group of children to do its job” Wonder Woman said, Dick was about to argue but she cut him off before he could, “This matter is closed, you may either return to your seat or leave, I don’t really care which” Dick was led back to his seat by 2 new members of the Justice League, Kara was then led forward.

“Kara Zor-El, you may state your business” Wonder Woman said,

“I’m here regarding my request that the Justice League release the body of my cousin Kal-El to me, I believe as his last living relative it is my duty to give him a proper Kryptonian funeral to the best of my ability” Kara’s eyes never left the cape on the empty throne,

“Unfortunately we are unable to grant that request “ Diana said,

“Why not?” Kara asked, her voice Shaky,

“2 separate reasons, number 1 we don't know what his body could be used for if left in someone else’s hands, secondly, we have already disposed of his body.”

Dick tossed his duffel bag onto the floor as he entered his hotel room,

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“That was a waste of time” He groaned flopping down onto the bed, he rubbed his palms against his eyes, “I’m tired” He heard Barbara drop her bag near the bed and her belt as she pulled it from it’s loops, after a minute of shuffling he felt her wight on the bed near his legs.

“I think it’s time we destress” She said playfully, Dick opened his eyes, she had discarded her shirt and combat pants on the floor and was stretching in her light pink sports bra and matching panties with her arms above her head, she smiled down at him and slid her hands around his waistband of his jeans to the button on the front,once it was undone she slid her fingers into the waistband of both his jeans and boxers, they worked them down his legs, when they were at his ankles he kicked them off the bed, Barbara crawled back on top of him, she kissed him hard, wrapping her arms around his neck and began grinding her pelvis against his hardon, she moaned softly into his lips, excitement shot through her body as his hands gtipped her bare thighs, she ended the kiss and sat up, she traced a finger down his chest, over his muscular abdomen all the way to where his hardon pressed against her underpants,

“Feels like you’re ready for these to come off” She said pulling and releasing the thick waistband of her panties.

1am, The Next Morning,

Dick and Barbara were woken up by a heavy knock at the door,

“Dick, Dick, you’ve gotta get the door” Barbara mumbled groggily,

“Why do I have to get it?” Dick asked, still half asleep,

“I’m not decent, and if I have to check the door buck ass naked at 1am, you’ll owe me oral when I get back” Dick laughed sleepily,

“That doesn’t sound so bad” He said already knowing he’d be getting the door, her eyes were already closed, but she gave him a soft tired smile, and a half giggle,

“Then we can talk about that when you get back” she pulled the sheet around herself, Dick sat up and sung his legs over the edge of the bed, he sat for a second admiring Barbara, he watched her relaxed slightly parted lips as they twitched with each breath, the way she had pulled the sheet around herself had left her soft pale freckled shoulders and the tops of her small soft freckled breasts exposed, his eyes ran over the scar on her right shoulder.

Another knock pulled him from his trance, he pulled on a pair of dark joggers and made his way to the door, he glanced through the peephole and groaned as he pulled it open, Bruce Wayne stood in the outdoor corridor outside his room wearing dark pants and a dark turtle neck,

“Richard, we need to talk” He said,

“About what?” Dick asked crossing his arms over his bare chest,

“Your team” Bruce answered “Wayne-Tech will fund it”

“And why would you do that? We both know how you feel about meta-humans”Dick asked, hostility laced his voice,

“1 way or another meta-humans will be the death of us, but unlike others I can understand the necessity for such a group” Bruce explained “Clark’s death has created a Metropolis sized hole in the Justice League’s security, we need to patch that hole and fast, if meta-humans are the patch we need, well, I can accept that” Dick smiled while shaking his head,

“With your funding you get to keep an eye on us” Dick knew Bruce was paranoid and would want to stay in control,

“Yes” Bruce said blatantly, “Do you intend to accept the offer or not?”

“I’m gonna need time to consider it” Dick answered,

“Fine, but don’t keep me waiting long” Bruce warned “Give Barbara my regards” He said jutting his chin into the room, Dick closed the door and returned to bed, he laid down beside Barbara, her eyes flickered half open, she yawned and stretched, Dick took the opportunity to pull the sheet from around her and pulled her close draping the sheet over both of them,her soft naked body snuggled in tight against him, steady breath on his bare neck.

9am That Morning,

Dick sat in his joggers at the small table with a cup of coffee that was a little to hot due to the cheap hotel coffee maker, eventually Barbara woke up and threw on 1 of Dick’s tee-shirts, it was large on her coming down a couple inches past the curve of her hips, she stepped over to the table and got a cup of coffee, she drank the coffee while Dick explained Bruce’s visit earlier that morning,

“You don’t think we should do it?” She asked when he was done, he ran his hands through his hair,

“I don’t know, as much as I hate to admit it, I don’t have any other ideas” He answered, frustrated,

“It sound’s like our best option, I can’t think of anything better” She agreed, he nodded but Barbara could tell he was still conflicted, she stood up and took his hands “We can make this work” She assured him, he look up into her shinning green eyes through her thick rimmed black glasses, he nodded and kissed her right hand.

He let go of her hands and took hold of the hem of her shirt, he pulled it up and over her head, once the shirt was gone she stood in front of him in the cold kitchenette naked except for her now crooked glasses, she place her hand on his bare shoulder as he discarded the shirt on the floor, he then slowly and softly kissed the side of her right breast, and then moved to the scar on her shoulder, then her neck, then up to her lips, before their lips met, he whispered,

“I love you.”

By 11am they hadn’t left bed, Dick was laying on his back in a pair of boxers, his head near the wall, while Barbara laid on her side leaning on her elbow, her head near the foot of the bed,

“You’re sure we can do this?” Dick asked, watching her delicate feet wiggle,

“I think so” She answered, before adding “As long as we’re working it together” She smiled,

“You and me?” He smiled back,

“Always” Barbara repositioned herself against the wall like Dick,

“Then I’ll call Bruce” He said, Barbara gave him a sly smile,

“You could, but first I believe you still owe me oral sex from last night” She parted her legs letting the shirt fall to expose herself to him, Dick leaned over and kissed her hard on the lips,

“I guess I better pay my debt then” He gave her another short kiss on the lips before moving down between her legs.