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The sound of a wrench tightening a bolt echoed through the rather empty facility. The lights dimmed slightly so as to not blind the other professors.
A lone professor however, was building his secret project.
Project Digital.
He squeaked with excitement and stood up from the last panel he had been installing to the portal's mainframe. His eyes filled with joy as he looked over his creation.
"Finally!" He exclaimed with joy as he ran over to his computer and began typing away.
His portal to the Digital World was finally complete.
Or so he thinks...
And all he had to do...
Screams broke out from the main Facility as an explosion rocked the very soil just as he activated the portal.
Maniacal, almost robotic laughter echoed through the facility as screams of terror spread across the facility. Followed by gunshots and machines moving around.
The professor was horrified. His soul screaming with fear as he began trying to shut down the portal.
When a bullet whizzed past him and destroyed his computer. Locking the portal open, and ruining all his research.
Because the idiot saved it all on his only computer. Which was now destroyed.
He yelped and fell backward, landing on his back, as Toyman looked down at him from where he laid on his back.
"Hellooo Professor Dinkle." The animatronic said with a creepy chuckle, "So you have finally finished your portal. I have been watching you for quiet some time now." Toyman said with a hum as he looked at the portal with interest.
No! He can't!
"Don't you dare go in! We don't know for sure if it is the Digital World!" He tried to reason, only to be shot in the knee by Toyman. Making him scream in agony as the pain overwhelmed his body.
"Too bad." The automaton said heartlessly as one of his creations, a bird of some kind. Landed and dropped something on the top of the portal frame. But Toyman began to explain.
"The digital world. A world I only caught a glimpse of a few years ago. A world where monsters of all kinds live in peace and tranquility." Toyman muttered out and scoffed, before an insane laugh erupted from the animatronic as he walked toward the portal.
A gust of wind rushed past the professor and there stood Superman with a head of one of the robots created by Toyman, in his hand.
"Toyman. It's over. Come over peacefully and I won't have to take you in with force." Superman stated confidently as he crushed the head in his hands with ease. His eyes narrowed as he looked at the portal in surprise.
And Toyman took his chance..
"So long Supes! You won't have to worry about me any longer." And with that Toyman jumped into the portal just as his thumb pressed a button on a small remote.
An explosion went off on the portal's upper frame, causing it to collapse shatter and collapse. Sending shrapnel everywhere.
The professor couldn't move as debris flew at him. Frozen in fear... The bullet in his knee now forgotten as he stared death in the face.
He lost everything...
Superman charged and got him up. Before flying away just in time as the shrapnel nailed itself right where his head once was.
His body was shaking as Superman held his shoulders after settling him on the ground, his mouth was moving, trying to speak with him.
But he felt his body limp, and his vision went to black. The shock, rapidly building depression, and pain was too much. One question echoed in the depths of darkness
'How did he know...'
....
When he came back to consciousness, he was in the hospital with Superman. The man of steel looked worried for a moment.
"Professor Dinkle. Are you okay?" He asked calmly.
A deep sigh left his soul, "No... No I'm not.I I'm sorry Superman. I didn't know he... How did he know about my project?.." he asked the Super who hummed.
"He hacked the cameras and was watching you. Has been for a while... Professor. Can you tell me what that portal leads to?."
And wasn't that the question he didn't know the answer too.
With a deep breathe he told Superman all he could. How he tried to make a portal to a Digital World. And he doesn't know if that's where Toyman went.
Because it was untested.
"So you don't know for sure where he went?.." Superman asked him as he fiddled with the hospital bed sheets
He couldn't muster his courage to speak much..
"I.. I tried to open a portal to a realm called the Digital World. A world were the unknown beings live in the internet. The portal had just opened and I never got to send in a test drone... That's when Toyman had attacked just as I opened it. I just hope it wasn't the digital world." He muttered and dropped his eyes down again. "He destroyed my computer that had all my research on it.. it will take years to rebuild it.. I'm so sorry." He said as tears welled in his eyes.
"Hey it's okay." Superman said kindly, "I'll report this to the Justice League. We'll help you build another portal to try and get him back.
With that he nodded and wiped away his tears, "Deal.."
After that Superman gave him silent comfort before leaving to report the situation to the Justice League. The doctors coming in after to check on him again.
Things were getting started for the Justice League. And the so-called Digital World.
Jason POV:
1 month later.
The rain was pounding at his window viciously, as the storm tore through Gotham. The howling of the wind sent shivers down Jason's spine. Still dressed in his Red Hood Attire he couldn't shake the feeling of... Anxiety. The rain was helping ease him into a somewhat peaceful state.
But this semi-peaceful state didn't last.
He groaned out in annoyance as his living room window alarm was triggered.
He didn't need this now... And he didn't need to look to know who it was.
"Go away Dick!" He yelled out in annoyance. A more Fond Annoyance that's been growing since he has rekindled his relationship with his family...
Despite the fact, deep down he's happy to know his brother came to see him... But this storm was nuts. And Dick could have been hurt.
Dick peered into his room from the open doorway, all in his Electric Blue Nightwing attire.
Patrol had been hell for them all, with the storm going nuts, the rogues were all hiding from the weather. Making patrol slow and fuckin cold.
And now his brother was dripping all over the floor.
"Jay-bird. I was wondering if I could crash here tonight with you?" Dick asked a bit sheepishly. Seeming embarrassed about asking.
He raised his brow for a moment before he remembered what happened.
Dick's large apartment was being renovated by his boyfriend. With a newer and more advanced security system more room for both of them and a armory.
Jason shuddered at the memory of walking in on Slade Wilson and Dick together in bed. All because he decided he would sneak into Dick's apartment to ask to stay the night so he didn't have to drive in his tired state. Since he was in Bludhaven.
He ran out of bleach the day before.
With a tired and defeated sigh he relented, "Fine, but if we watch movies let me use your laptop for a case. I know you're bound to pick a Disney movie." He said with a grin as Dick groaned in response.
"One time... just once. And no one lets it be! I learned my lesson." Dick pouted as he went to get changed with the spare clothes Jason keeps for all his brothers and sisters if they ever crash with him.
Dick had picked nine Disney movies in a row. And everyone that day had made an alliance during their last game of Assassins to target Dick with extreme prejudice.
Dick was absolutely covered in paint that night. And just the thought was making Jason smirk.
Because Dick also had to clean all the paint stains in Alfred's car after being picked up from a safe house.
Back to reality.
"And I will let you watch at least one Disney movie. AFTER our show. I'm not like your boyfriend who hates all things Disney." Jason muttered out and snickered as Dick grumbled in the bathroom.
"He hates the newer stuff. Still likes the classics." Dick rebutted back from the bathroom, defending Slade and his opinions.
It was a mystery how Deathstroke the Terminator managed to steal Nightwing from the world. But apparently Dick likes older men. And who is Jason to judge ,
Since he has his infinity for Amazons and some twink men.
He honestly is glad it was someone like Slade who got with Dick. Despite their past, Jason knows Deathstroke wouldn't harm his brother now. Not after managing to win his heart over.
After all, Dick needed someone like Slade. And Slade needed someone like Dick.
They compliment each other nicely. And Jason knows if anyone were to try and hurt Dick? Slade would not hold back.
Slade would do what Bruce and the others can't.
With a swift motion, he was out of bed and stretching his arms over his head as he headed to the living room. Where he spotted Dick's waterproof bag.
'Dick had to have brought a bag with snacks from the looks of it. And his Pc was probably at the bottom.' He thought to himself as he entered the living room of his safe house.
Jason always preferred Dicks computer over their other siblings' computers.
It was the one Dick had taught him to hack with. It held nostalgia for Jason to use it.
As he opened the bag to see a bunch of ridiculous sweets. He found the Laptop actually near the back of the bag.
Jason shrugged off his disappointment at being wrong and pulled it out. Taking it and the bag to the blood stained couch that he definitely needs to replace.
One, Dick had launched himself onto as he made grabby hands to the remote. Now nicely dressed in a shirt and sweatpants, he was no longer wet and drooling. Jason snorted and instead, tossed the bag into Dicks waiting arms.
The squawk of indignation was music to Jason's ears. He turned on his TV with ease and put on an old Cartoon they used to watch as teens.
Danny Phantom (Because I can!)
"Still think Lazarus Water is Corrupted Ectoplasm." Dick mused out as he watched the show.
Jason rolled his eyes playfully, "Maybe, we could ask Constantine?"
Dick smiled, "Maybe." His brother hummed in thought, "What's your case about?" Dick pondered out as he watched the Tv.
He huffed out and smiled, "Your Boyfriend, asked me to start up in Bludhaven. Said something about reliable and morally right crime lords like myself. Would be beneficial in helping you clean it up." He said to the acrobat as he booted up Dick's laptop.
But only to see a weird looking program open on the desktop. Kinda resembling an old school gameboy color Pokemon game. It had a small pixel screen of seven small pixelated creatures. Staring at him.
"That's nice of him... But he needs to focus on his job. I'm okay doing the cleaning myself." Dick grumbled out in fond annoyance.
Jason titled his head and turned to look at Dick.
"Really Dick? A Pokemon Ripoff game?" (Not my opinion on the Matter. Just something he would say.) He teased and went to close it.
Only to be fucking flashbanged when he clicked on the program.
He covered his face and closed his eyes. But immediately after. Something metallic landed in his open hand. On instinct he caught the small object before he was bodied by a larger mass.
Dick oofed beside him, signaling to Jason that something 'attacked' him too.
When he blinked away the blindness. His eyes went wide. What he saw was a large orange like lizard on his lap with three large white claws. The large lizard looked a bit in pain from the landing.
The lizard was the size of a six year old kid. At least three and a half feet tall.
The lizard's eyes opened, its emerald green eyes locked onto his teal ones. Jason watched as recognition made its eyes larger and sparkle.
It turned its head and began to smile up at him. Large sharp teeth all on display in a friendly manner. It's voice chipper and kind. Not deep but close to a teenager's pitch. Before puberty fully hits.
Jason couldn't help but gasp.
"You're Jason Todd! It's a pleasure to meet you finally. My name is Agumon!" Agumon said kindly as he introduced himself. The lizard shoved his claw into Jason's free hand and shook it excitedly.
Jason began to fucking blue screen immediately. His eyes widen and twitching in surprise.
'It can talk!'
The now noted Dinosaur was talking to him. A Fucking Dinosaur!
"U-ummm..." He said without thinking. But that didn't stop him from turning to look at his brother. And see he had his own creature.
And Dick was snuggling the damn thing like it was a teddy!
"OH MY GOD!! YOU LOOK ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE! What's your name?" Dick asked rapidly and pulled back to let the other creature speak.
The one in Dick's hold, looked like a Dino with a cool pattern on its belly. As a skinned, blue and purple wolf like creature, laid on its head and back like a fur coat. Its hands are even inside the wolf's ones while the hind legs just rest on its back.
The beast smiled kindly it's voice a bit deeper and calmer then the Dino in his hands, "Ny name Gabumon. It's a honor to meet you Dick Grayson."
Dick hummed and turned to look at him, his eyes widened when he noticed Agumon, "Oh! There is another one! So... How do you know our names?" Dick asked suspiciously. His eyes narrowed ever so slightly.
Agumon hummed and titled his head as he thought of the right words to say, "We just do. We were made to be your Digital partners when you were chosen by the Digital World to become the new Digi-Destined."
'The WHAT, Chose him and Dick!? To become who!?' Jason yelled out in his mind. His vision finally turned green when his anger spiked, but it disappeared as he controlled his breathing.
There is an innocent, talking Dino right in his lap.
Don't hurt it.
"I'm... I'm sorry. You two, are our Digital Partners?" Dick asked both of them, nodding as they smile, "And We, we're chosen by a Digital World. To become what?"
"The New Digi-Destined. Though it's not just you. Your entire family was chosen!" Agumon cheered out and nearly smacked his nose with his large claw.
"Watch it Agumon..." he paused and then thought aloud, "I have to be high..." he muttered out.
"What's that mean?" Agumon asked innocently as he turned to look at him with a slightly confused head tilt.
Why.. was that cute?
"Nothing important Agumon. That is your name. Right? And you said our family has even more of you?" Jason said instead of answering. Because this was nuts.
Gabumon answered, "Yes, his name is Agumon. And no, we were the only ones let out. Since you both were right outside the Portal. The others did receive their Digivices, the device you are holding in your hands as we speak."
Both he and Dick turned their hands over to see a unique looking phone that had a weird design. It resembled a Wayne Tech Phone. But it had orange stripes around the edges.
Dick's, had baby blue on it.
It matched the monsters they were with.
"This is for what?.." Jason asked Agumon with a raised brow.
Agumon beamed with pride, "It's what connects us to one another! It allows us Digimon, to evolve into our other forms!"
Dick hummed and held Gabumon closer to himself, "Other Forms?"
"Mhm." Gabumon nodded and began to make a sound that was somewhat close to a purr. Coming from his chest. It was soothing the irritation Jason was feeling for this weird thing going on.
But now he was curious.
"How many forms do you have?" He asked them both. But he was staring at Agumon. He could feel something resting in his soul as he held the monster closer like his brother did.
"It's more like Evolutions. We Digivolve with that device. Become bigger and stronger. Each have Different level of Evolution." Agumon explained before pausing, his expression was thoughtful, "We can De-Digivolve when we sustain too much damage. Or when the battle is over. We are at Rookie Level at this moment. Next is Champion, then Ultimate and finally the Mega level, which is the second to last level we can potentially reach. The highest is Ultra." Agumon continued and looked at Dick's laptop. "The others are getting restless. Can we go meet your family?"' He asked kindly. Looking back into his eyes. Jason could see the worry behind those emerald eyes. Worry of being rejected. Pushed away and told no.
A look he used to make himself when he was a street rat...
He closed his eyes and took a deep breath as he made the choice.
"Okay. We'll take you to meet the others. Do we need anything specific for the others to meet their partners?"
Dick chimed in, "And clothes for you two to blend in and not get sick. There is a bad storm going on after all." He said and held his hand up to stop the two monsters from retorting.
Both looked down in defeat.
"What do we call you anyways. You're not a Pokémon right?"
That got two head tilts from them both.
"Pokemon? No! We are Digimon. Digital Monsters." Agymon said as he got off his lap and stood proudly with his claws up.
Gabumon had managed to escape Dick somehow and walked up to Agumon. Shaking his head in embarrassment before pointing to Dickie's laptop, "We just need that and open it when everyone is all together. The others will be let out once their human partners are in view." Gabumon smiled as he looked toward him. "And as Agumon stated, we are Digimon."
Dick smiled, "Then it's time to head to the manor." Dick paused and smirked at him, "Emergency Family Meeting?"
Jason groaned out in annoyance, sighing in defeat as he realized it was the only way to get everyone up and together, "Emergency Family Meeting..."
Dick grabbed his phone and unlocked it, messaging Oracle to call in the Emergency Family Meeting that included Duke too.
It was 1am. Poor Duke is gonna be so upset to be woken up this early.
Jason got up and hummed as he looked over Gabumon and Agumon, "I'm gonna get the jackets.
"Oh..." muttered Agumon sadly, as Dick chuckled a bit. Grabbing his laptop and putting it back in the bag with his sweets.
Jason left them to go grab the jackets they needed. He luckily had two that would fit them.
Because they were Damian's older jackets that he's grown out of. The boy has grown a little bit since he turned twelve.
When he came back, he saw Dick holding a very content Gabumon in his arms, shining his gigawatt smile toward him as Agumon hummed and looked at Dick, absolutely confused.
He couldn't stop the snort that left him.
"Oracle called the meeting. They're waiting on us to arrive." He stated calmly and smiled down at Gabumon, "You two ready to meet the family?" He asked the two Digimon who nodded their heads with determination.
It was then he swooped in and forced the jacket on Agumon who squeaked like a squeaky toy in surprise before it was on him. Jason even managed to get the hood on Agumon.
"There. Should keep you dry and warm." He stated with a smirk as Agumon grumbled and pouted.
"Please don't make 'dress up' a habit for us too.."
Dick covered his mouth and broke out into laughter, "Seeing as we do it everyday. I'm sure you both will have to as well."
"Awww man.." Gabumon grumbled and squeaked too as Dick put the jacket on him. But he was more careful, due to the horn on Gabumon's head.
They had a lot to talk about when they got to the manor.
Dick POV:
Dick looked back in the rearview mirror of Jason's Sedan, and watched as Gabumon and Agumon looked out the window in awe of everything they drove by.
He knew he was going to have to explain Gabumon to Slade.. and about Slade to Bruce and the family.
...
He pulled out his phone and looked at the number he pulled up, sighing as he hit the call button.
It took two rings before Slade answered.
"Pretty Bird? Is Everything okay?" Slade asked over the phone immediately after answering. Dick could hear the worry in his tone and it sent butterflies all in his stomach.
Dick chuckled a bit, "Hey babe. Umm so I am going to tell you this the best I could. But your bird here, got picked by another world to go save it. And I got a new partner who I am going to be bringing home. He's a cute little creature called a Digimon and he seems to be here to stay.
Gabumon perked up at that, "Is that your mate?" He asked innocently and he couldn't help but slap Jason on his bicep who snorted and chuckled.
"Yes Gabumon. I'm on the phone with my mate." Dick chuckled out too and continued to talk on the phone, "Slade I think you'll like him. But I just had an info dump, dumped on me. And it seems my entire family got picked too. Jason has a partner named Agumon. We are heading to the manor to introduce the rest. And I just wanted to let you know we have a new friend coming home after this meeting."
Slade stayed silent and sighed suddenly over the phone, "What is your life sometimes Little Bird?" There was a fondness in his tone. That made him melt. Only making it was as Slade chuckled, "Should I add a space for your partner during the renovation? How big is he?"
"Yes please. If it's not too much to ask?" Dick asked his lover kindly, keeping it open in case he doesn't have room for a second small room for Gabumon.
The first is obviously a guest room.
Slade hummed as the sound of rustling papers moving about, sounded from his speakers, "There is some room. May I know how big he is?" He asked again, making Dick facepalm himself for not answering the first time.
"Sorry babe. He's about 3 feet 6 inches. He's a small dino wearing wolf skin on top. He does have a horn too. The best part! He lets me cuddle him!." Dick exclaimed with excitement. Making Slade huff out in amusement over the phone.
What Slade asked next, shocked him.
"Put me on speaker, Pretty Bird. Let me talk to your new partner." He asked Dick kindly who hummed and did as Requested.
"You're on speaker Slade."
"Hello. Gabumon was it? My name is Slade Wilson. I'm your partner's lover. I'm going to be building you a room in Dick's apartment for you. Do you have any requests or items you need for your room?"
Dick watched as Gabumon looked thoughtful, his eyes narrowing down at the phone slightly, "A bed, a bunch of pillows and maybe a bean bag? I heard those are comfortable. I don't know what else should be in a room.." Gabumon added on at the end in embarrassment, rubbing the back of his neck and Aguman chuckled.
"Pick a color for the room silly!" Agumon said happily, trying to help his friend out. Which made Dick smile.
"Light Blue."
Dick chimmed in, "Do you want toys or anything to play with?"
A bright red blush tinted Gabumon's cheeks, "M-Maybe a bone or a chew toy? I nibble on stuff when I'm bored..."
Jason held in a laugh when Dick sent him a dirty look.
Slade spoke up easily, "I can do that. I'm sure we'll talk more when we meet in person."
Gabumon nodded before realizing Slade isn't there to see, "Yes please. I do have to tell you about you being Dick's emergency contact for his Digivice. Allowing you to use it to help me Digivolve in case of an emergency."
Slade chuckled out, "Sounds good. Be safe, you lot. Though I think it's pointless to say it."
Jason snorted, "Your one to talk old man."
"Don't make me go over there Jason. You won't be able to hide. Especially after intruding on me and Dicks S-"
Dick felt his heart race as heat flooded his cheeks. He interrupted the conversation, "Thank you babe! I'll be over soon with Gabumon. Just have an emergency meeting to get too."
Slade huffed, taking the warning in stride, "Alright pretty bird. I have to leave soon. A contract came in, one I sadly can't Ignore."
Dick frowned at that. Slade usually tells him that when he's going undercover. Also Meaning his apartment won't be finished for a bit.
"Sounds good. I will see you before you leave. I'll call you when I'm on my way."
"I'll be waiting."
And with that Dick hung up and sighed happily. Slade has been amazing, open and honest with him since they started dating. And he's been loving it. The attention was a bonus.
It didn't take much longer till they arrived at the manor. The golden gates opened for them as they pulled up the long driveway.
Dick was kinda nervous, "I hope this goes well.."
Gabumon hummed, "I'm sure it will Dick." The Mon said kindly as he tried to comfort him. He felt Gabumon's claws rest on his shoulder.
His partner was so kind...
He smiled as he turned back to the two Digimons. Who looked at the manor in awe. Making him remember when he first saw the manor. He had a similar reaction to it at the time.
His old home...
Jason parked the car and shut it off. "Twenty Dollars, I bet Demon Brat will try to kidnap everyone else's Digimons." Jason said as he turned to him with an all too familiar smirk.
But, Dick wasn't as stupid as many would think.
With a scoff he shook his head no,"I know he will. So no bet. Now let's go boys." He said with a smile as he opened the door and unbuckled himself before getting out and helping Gabumon get out. As Jason helped Agumon.
"This place is huge!" Agumon nearly yelled out in excitement. His nubby tail wagging slightly. Which made his entire body shake with him.
Gabumon was much calmer. But still had a gleam in his eyes as he examined every surface of Wayne Manor.
"It's so beautiful... Whoever keeps this place so nice, deserves a raise." Gabumon stated confidently as they all walked up to the door of the Manor.
Only for it to open and a familiar old gentleman stepped out of the Manor and stood their, unmoving and intimidating with his professional mask. His mustache was nicely trimmed and groomed. As his eyes scanned over the digimon. He glanced at them, then back at the Digimon he surely heard talk.
"Why thank you, Sirs. My name is Alfred Pennyworth, the butler of Wayne Manor. And who are you two?." Alfred said kindly as he introduced himself to Gabumon and Agumon.
Gabumon parked up and smiled, "My name is Gabumon. And this overly excited Digimon is Agumon. We are Jason and Dick's partners for what is to come."
"Yup! It's nice to meet you Mr Pennyworth!" Agumon said as he went to shake Alfred's hand. And did so gently, despite being excited.
'These Digimon are so nice.'
Dick gently reached over and rubbed Gabumon's head. As he smiled at their Psuedo-Grandfather, "They are kinda the reason we needed to call a family emergency meeting. The rest of us are getting our own partners." He said to Alfred as the older man stepped back and let them in.
Alfred looked done for a moment but resettled his features, "I assume it must be important then."
"You have no idea Alfie." Jason chimed in and smiled at Agumon who stepped in and was in awe of how nice the interior was.
"This feels like a home." Gabumon said kindly, "It feels safe and cozy."
"I agree!"
Alfred cleared his throat and got their attention instantly, "The meeting is taking place in the Living room 2. Follow me please."
Jason and Dick lead the way behind Alfred as Agumon and Gabumon follow behind their respective partners. Dick knew all hell was gonna break loose the moment they saw the Digimon.
Dick gripped his bag gently as Alfred stopped at the door and opened it. All chatter went quiet.
"Master Dick and Master Jason are here. With some quest. So do behave yourselves." Alfred said sternly in the room before he turned and motioned for them to come in.
Dick shared a look with Jason, both nodding as they walk in with Agumon and Gabumon them.
He watched his family tense and look wide eyed at the Digimon behind them.
"What are they!?" Steph asked, a bit bewildered. As she was watching Agumon. Who was standing by Jason's side and Gabumon beside his.
"Where did you find them?" Damian asked immediately after, the excitement to see such unique creatures must have spiked his interest madly.
"Why do they have pixel looking auras?" Duke said with confusion as he examined Agumon and Gabumon.
"Cute." Cass muttered quietly, smiling kindly at them before waving at Gabumon and Agumon.
"Miss Stephanie, Master Damian and Mastee Duke!." Alfred Reprimanded, making them all shrink in on themselves slightly. All muttering apologies and staring at him and Jason. Who just looked flat out amused from this predicament.
Gabumon huffed beside him but waved back to Cass, "I am Gabumon. And that is Agumon." Dick glanced down and watched as Gabumon motioned to Agumon, "We are known as Digimon. And you seven who have received Digivices are the new Digi-Destined, chosen by the Digital World to save it from ruin."
Dick caught Bruce tensing at the mention of the Digital World, the way his eyes widened minutely. But Batman kicked in.
"You know..." Bruce muttered out.
"That you are the Heroes of Gotham? Yes. We were given knowledge by the Digital World. We know mostly everything about our Partners. Including their nighttime or daytime activities." Agumon said kindly and smiled.
Dick interrupted, stepping forward once as he spoke. In his hand, he held up his Digivice and showed it to the others, "Who here has received their Digivices?"
Damian, Tim, Steph, Cass and Duke all raised their hands up, each hand holding the devices.
Damian's was white and red.
Tim's was electric blue and white.
Stephanie's was tan and mint green.
Cass's was light brown and pink.
And Duke's was yellow and neon green.
Jason huffed, "Those Digi-Vices are what tell you, that you have been chosen to have a digimon partner. Each Digivice Match your Digimon Partners color schemes. Dickie brought his computer to let you all meet your partners." He helpfully added in as he showed them his Digivice. And how it was Orange like Agumon.
Bruce sighed in defeat, "Oh no..."
"I wonder what they look like." Damian said with excitement, "Richard, please pull out your computer so we can meet our partners!" The kid was literally vibrating with excitement. Emerald green eyes gleaming even.
"Me.. Too." Case said roughly. But she was smiling the entire time as she sat next to Damian and Tim on the couch.
He hummed when he got an idea, "Can you guys get on the big couch?. All five of you in a row." He said as he pulled out his laptop and began to set it up facing the couch. Just as the five siblings did as requested.
He looked over at Jason who already had sunglasses on and a smirk on his face as he gave a thumbs up.
One glance made him do a double take as Both Gabumon and Agumon had sunglasses on now too.
Hell even Alfred had...
His pair...
Wait.
"Fuck." Was all he could say as he was flash banged then absolutely bodied by five separate things as the portal opened. Making fall onto his back in a dog pile. Before he felt each one of the Digimon jump off of him, making him grunt in pain.
He could hear the moment his siblings got tackled, by their laughs and squeaks of confusion.
Dick groaned as he rubbed his eyes to get the blindness away. Once he could see, his eyes widened at the sight.
In Duke's arms, was a bright yellow Digimon, with neon green eyes and jagged marks. Large black boots with silver claws rested on its feet. And a long jagged thunderbolt like tail curled behind it.
And Duke looked at his Digimon in shock with wide eyes. The awe and wonder lit in his meta brother's eyes as the Mon in his arms smirked slightly.
In Damian's arms was a large white, four legged dragon like Digimon. With spikes and a long red scarf. That was practically purring in his arms. Its white parts look like armor plating while its large horn,lower jaw, claws and tail tip was a black tint. It had large white ears with black internal shine to it.
Damian looked so damn happy and was studying every inch of his Partner. Who stared back with yellow eyes and a bright, patient smile.
Tim was smiling and staring at the bright blue and white dragon like digimon in his arms. Yellow highlights decorated the face of his digimon. As a small white horn rested on his wide snout, while ruby red eyes stared at Tim in wonder and confusion.
Cass, and Steph's Digimon looked identical. Though Steph's was tan and mint green with one large horn on its head. While Cassandra's was brown and light pink. With three horns on its head. Both have large ears and cute little bodies. Adorable little faces.
Both girls squealed and hugged their partners with joy.
"Oh my god you are adorable!" Steph bellowed out with joy looking at the others to see their partners and smiles at Cass when they got similar ones.
Cass held onto hers and signed with her hand , 'Love! Adorable!'
Dick chuckled and got up off the floor, dusting himself to fix his clothes before sparing a glance at Bruce, who had to pick up his jaw from the floor.
Jason came over and crossed his arms over his chest.
"So, introduction time."
The one Damian was trying to hold looked over and nodded, his voice similar to Gabumon's but a bit softer and less gruff, "My name is Hackmon. I am Damian's Digimon Partner."
Dukes went next, a small smirk playing on his muzzle, "And I am Pulsemon. Duke's partner."
Tim's Digimon spoke up after Pulsemon, "I'm Veemon. Tim's partner! It's nice to meet you all finally." He said kindly and smiled at everyone.
The cute brown and pink one in Cass's arms turned to face them all,"My name is Lopmon, Cass's partner. Steph's partner is my brother Terriermon. I-it's nice to see you all finally."
Bruce looked a bit confused but sighed in defeat knowing they would all be inseparable. And Dick smiled at him.
But what surprised him was what came out of Bruce's mouth next.
"I'm assuming this is about Toyman? He's in your world?"
All the Digimon turned to him and nodded their heads. Agumon even growled at the name.
"Yes. Toyman is in the Digital World. And has been using his creations to enslave us, before declaring war against King Drasil. Who is ready to send Digimon here to cause mayhem in retaliation." Agumon said seriously, his once kind emerald eyes now glaring with anger.
Everyone looked in shock at the revelation.
Bruce whoever slipped into Batman again and gave a glare at Agumon, "And yet you are here? Saying my Children are chosen to protect and Save your world? Despite your King trying to send more to damage our world? How do I know your telling the truth? And not here to attack us now?"
Dick frowned at that and looked at Gabumon who wore an expression of confliction.
Dick believed in their Digimon. His gut was telling him there is a reason for this. For them siding with them. Choosing them for this mission to save both sides.
So he voiced it.
"Because they don't believe in what their King is doing. Isn't that right Gabumon?"
Gabumon looked up at him surprised and smiled kindly, "Correct. This isn't the first time a Human Dimension connected to our realm and world. And not the first time a evil human got in. The Digi-Destined saved both worlds from war. And we can do it again. It's why the North Digi-God created us. And sent us on a mission to do the right thing."
Dick nodded and looked at Bruce dead in the eye. "I trust them Bruce. They have been patient and kind so far."
"Truth." Cass said aloud before signing the rest when they all looked at her, 'Digimon, telling the truth. Allies.'
Dick caught Bruce's tension easing firm his shoulders as a tired sigh left his mouth.
Jason however was not happy.
"B, when did this happen? Toyman? Why didn't we know?..."
Bruce looked between all of them and sighed for the nth time.
"A month ago, Toyman attacked a research facility in Metropolis. A professor had built a portal there and was about to test it when he attacked. The Professor had no evidence that the portal led to the Digital World. But it was his intention. During the attack, Toyman destroyed the research and portal just after he went through. And The Justice League has been trying to replicate it to get Toyman back. And I was sworn to secrecy by the professor. Knowing if word gets out. More people will try to go to this world. Good or bad. He was feeling horrible already... But..." Bruce paused, he looked pained about something.
"It didn't work..." Hackmon filled in when he paused, the digimon looked a bit heart broken, "King Drasil blocked it..."
Bruce shrugged, "We don't know."
Pulsemon sighed, "Sounds about right. The King usually isn't like this. But ever since last time, has been... Changing to be more heartless." He said softly. As the rest of the Digimon Agreed.
"So what's the plan then? How can us seven protect both the Digital and Real Worlds?" Asked Steph aloud with enthusiasm. Her eyes filled with determination,
Alfred had the answer.
"Perhaps you can decide and conquer. Create a home team. And a digital team. The two teams will switch duties every week to keep up their appearances in our world. Don't you think that's a good idea, Master Bruce?"
Everyone blinked and shared a look before turning to Bruce to see him thinking it over.
"It is a good idea." Bruce said as he smiled at Alfre, the relief washing over Dick's tense body like a soothing balm.
"Alright." Jason clapped his hand and rubbed them together after, "What are the teams?
It took 16 minutes, but the teams were decided.
Jason, Cass, Stephanie, and Duke were the Home team. Due to them needing to be in the real world more often.
While Damian, Tim and himself were the Digital Team.
Their partners didn't mind. They just were staying by their sides anyways. Even during patrol. Which took a lot of convincing to Bruce to let them be backup incase of emergencies.
"Now that is decided. I believe it is time to sleep.
Dick smiled in relief and looked at Gabumon, "Hope you don't mind another car trip. I promised Slade to see him before he left on his n-"
Oh he made a mistake.
He noticed everyone but Jason tense and turned to him instantly. But it was Bruce's furious face that made him shrink in on himself.
"I'm sorry, you promised to see who before they left?" Steph asked with bewildered eyes and a shaky voice.
He chuckled shyly and began to back away.
"You didn't know?" Jason said smugly as he crossed his arms over his chest. Agumon close to his side as if knowing what was going to happen.
Dick glared at him, the silent warning going on deaf ears.
"Know... WHAT?." Bruce growled out as he made eye contact with him again. Though, Bruce never took his eyes off him to begin with.
Jason, the little shit spilled the beans for them all to know.
"That Deathstroke and Nightwing are dating now? Or have been for five months now."
Dick bolted out the door, of course after picking up a confused Gabumon. Yelping as he heard a very familiar name get war cried.
"RICHARD GRAYSON! GET YOUR ASS BACK HERE AND EXPLAIN YOURSELF!"
"Master Bruce, Language."
Jason's bark of laughter that sounded close behind him made him smile a bit.
Dick couldn't help but laugh out loud with him. But dread began to build in his gut.
'Oh fuck they know now!'
"I'll see you tomorrow! I love you all! BYE!" He yelled back and closed the manor door behind them before running towards Jason's Car. Opening it and climbing into the from seat as he held Gabumon on his lap.
Jason opened the back door and agumon leaped in before the door closed behind the digimon. Jason laughing as he got in the driver seat, started the car and drove off just as Bruce opened the manor front door and ran to a stop just at the end of the walkway, still fuming about not getting a explanation to the madness.
Dick turned to glare at Jason. Only to pause and smile as he saw Jason's face wearing a bright smile he hasn't seen in a long time.
He could forgive him.
But should he...
"I'm going to drive you to Bludhaven as re-payment for spilling your beans to the family." Jason stated, still smiling as he drove.
"I'll forgive you somewhat. But god now I have to warn Slade."
Jason snickered a bit as he pulled up his phone and sent a codename for a certain situation to Slade.
"Burning Bats.'
A code name, for when Bruce and the Bats have found out about them. And are furious and on the hunt.
But all he got back was a laughing emoji. Which made him sigh.
He regrets showing Slade Emoji's...
Oh this was going to be interesting.
Slade POV:
He couldn't help but laugh at his lover's situation.
He was watching the tracker he had on Dick's phone. (Which he agreed to have on. Since secrets get you killed in their business.) and waited for either Jason to slip up, or Dick. And by how fast his boyfriend took off.
He knew it was his boyfriend who slipped up.
Taking a glimpse around the nearly completed, renovated apartment. He was proud of his work. But kinda disappointed he didn't finish before a urgent contract came in.
So here he stood in his Deathstroke gear. (Minus the helmet.) Waiting for his boyfriend to come home and see what he has finished so far.
And to meet his new partner.
The door knob turned and in walked a very tired looking Dick.
But what stole his attention was the three foot, six inch tall Dino that entered behind him and closed the door for Dick.
Slade was in awe, because Dick didn't explain to him that the creature was a small dino wearing wolf skin! It even had a horn on its head.
He liked this creature already.
He opened his arms, just for his lover to collapse into and groan with exhaustion. Making him chuckle as he rubbed Dick's back rather gently.
"Fucking Jason..." Dick grumbled out, but Slade simply rolled his eye and kissed Dick's forehead.
"Mhm, Pretty Bird. I'm sure he would have kept quiet. Unless he saw an opportunity to be a little shit."
That got a groan from Dick and a laugh from the small Dino standing not too far away.
Slade let go of his bird and tilted his head to their guest, "Going to introduce us, pretty bird?"
He watched his boyfriend blink a bit and smile as he turned, "Gabumon, this is Slade Wilson. Or Deathstroke the Terminator. My boyfriend."
Gabumon walked up to him and offered his claw to shake, "Mr Wilson. It's an honor to meet you finally." The monster stated kindly as they shake hands.
Slade was impressed by his manners.
"It's nice to meet you too, Gabumon. You said you needed to talk to me about being Dick's Emergency Contact?" He asked the Digimon while he pulled Dick into his side protectively and possessively.
He could feel how tired his pretty bird was.
Gabumon nodded and pointed to a strange device Dick pulled out to show him, "That is a Digivice. It's a device that allows me to Digivolve to be bigger and stronger. When I need to fight against other digimon of a higher level. Being an emergency contact. Basically means you can use the device to help me Digivolve in case Dick is unconscious and can't let me protect him or myself for that matter. You will be able to open the device and use it as long as I'm close by." Gabumon explained kindly and patiently. His eyes took a quick scan of his environment.
He was kinda surprised by this.
"So I'm his emergency contact in the sense of being able to use his personalized device that is tied to you?" He asked, hoping Gabumon would get the hidden question.
"His one and only emergent contact."
And he did.
Slade smiled and looked down at his lover, "I'm Honored." He gently pulled back and looked At his lover as he spoke, "As much as I would like to stay with you Dick. The Apartment is okay to sleep in for now. I'll be gone for a week at max. Think you'll be okay with your clan by then?" He teased a bit as he held Dicks face in his hands.
Dick looked so sad, but gave him a loving smile before he leaned up and pecked him on the lips.
"I'll take care of that. Just come home safe okay?"
He smirked and kissed his boyfriend back before stepping back and rubbing Gabumon's head gently as he walked away as he slipped on his helmet.
"Always." Was all he could say before waving and leaving out the window with his grapple hook .
He smirked to himself as he turned back to see the shadow of Batman watching him leave, and all he could do was wave from the roof he landed on before bolting and heading out to go on his mission.
He was kinda thankful Batman let him go. He didn't want to fight like they usually do.
After all, it seems the entire Batclan is going to have their hands full for the foreseeable future.
And he goes Dick can stay strong through it all.