We Band of Brothers

by TwinEnigma

Disclaimer: I do not own Batman or Batman Beyond, or any of the characters therein; I do this for giggles & skills, not profit.

Warnings: posted by chapter, spoilers for all of Batman Beyond

A Start

Damian Wayne was waiting for him when he returned to the cave, melting from the shadows with a stealth that seemed unreal for a sickly man who required a cane to move. It was hard to believe that this man had been superheroing since before Terry was born, first as Robin under his father - Bruce Wayne, the original Batman - and then as Batman himself.

"So I guess you'll be wanting this back now, Mr. Wayne," Terry said, taking off the cowl.

He did not expect the retired superhero to turn away, much less the words that next issued from his mouth. "Keep it."

Terry stared, wide eyed, at him.

"You did well for your first time," Damian said, pausing. He then looked over his shoulder, eyebrow raised, and asked, "You interested in a job, McGinnis?"