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"Nightwing isn't ready to be apart of the League yet." Batman barked in that monotone voice of his. It was another League meeting that ended up taking the wrong turn.
They were actively voting for new members like every other time. Except, this time, Barry Fucking The Flash Allen decided to suggest Bruce's Son-in-law (Barry's nephew) along with Bruce's lit- average aged SON
"Why not, Spooky? He seems pretty qualified to me..." Green Lantern challenged, because this absolute idiot always found a way to get on Bruce's nerves. "Yeah, Batman. You can't possibly think that D-Nightwing isn't capable enough." Flash taunted.
It had been a mistake to tell Barry his identity, but it was better to swear him into secrecy than him telling the entire league about his crazy theories of why his married nephew is sneaking around with another vigilante who he wouldn't have known as his Nephew's supposed civilian husband.
Alas, Barry's very intentional slip had Bruce coming to his son's defense, since at his base form, he is a family man and no one is allowed to even suggest he was talking ill of any of his children.
"I'm not saying he isn't capable- he's the most capable person I know- He's just too young" Bruce gritted out with clenched teeth and fists, glaring at Barry.
"If Batsy is calling him capable, he must be something", Oliver said in a light and airy manner, an easy grin plastered upon his face as he looked around the table. "Nightwing is the same age as Aquaman, many other League members and candidates, yet you didn't directly object to Aquaman and the others and you weren't as opposed to Flamebird joining the team. Is that not a bit hypocritical, Batman?" Martian Manhunter questioned.
Bruce looked at Clark for help. Hoping his partner would come to his defense, since Clark is the the one who has known about Ro-Nightwing the longest, yet, a look saying "They're right" danced in between his eyes before Bruce glared at him. He then turned to Diana who smiled apologetically before Kaldur started the vote.
To no one's surprise, after Batman's praise of Nightwing, everyone but the Bat voted in favour of him joining the team.
"Since it was The Flash who suggested Nightwing and Flamebird, he'll go with the trio that recruits either one of of them. Green Arrow is the obvious choice to recruit Tigress, Black Lightning and Cyborg can go with him while Miss Martian, Zatanna, and I can go to recruit the members of the team. Hawkwoman and Wonder Woman can go for Nightwing while Green Lantern and Batman can go to recruit Flamebird. Superman can fill in for The Flash in the team he doesn't choose. Anything anyone would like to say?" Kaldur finally comes to an end while looking around.
"There is no need for two teams to recruit Nightwing and Flamebird as they will be in Gotham or on their way to it right now. I'm wiling to go to recruit them." Batman grunts out.
"How does he know that..." someone murmered on the table, must've been Shazam and his curious heart.
Ignoring the mild shock on the faces of some of the members, who aren't used to Batman apparently knowing everything, "Anyone else?" Kaldur asks.
"Tigress isn't really available recruited tod-" "Neither am I!" Oliver said before being interrupted by Barry.
"I'm not free either", Clark said, seemingly using his superhearing to check for trouble in Metropolis.
"Hawkman and I have prior arranged matters that need supervision" Hawkwoman also broke the news.
"Unless anyone else wants to fill in the empty spot on the Flamebird and Nightwing team, I'll be honoured to-" "I'm willing to be on that team-" Green Arrow cuts Wonder Woman off with a grin directed at Hal, sensing gossip.
"I'm down to go with you, man." Cyborg told Aquaman, not passing up on the chance of crashing the team
"Okay, if that is all, this meeting has come to an end." Kaldur sighs while rubbing his neck.
As the members filter into the required groups or into the Zeta Tubes to go back home, Batman finds himself surrounded by two Green people directing questions that are going ignored at him.
"Why don't you like him? Is it because he's so close to gothom or what? Be honest with me, Spooky, did he egg the batcave?" Hal goes rambling with Oliver "egging" him on.
"Let's just get this over with, I don't have enough time to waste over here..." Bruce grunts while rolling his eyes under his cowl, making his way to the Zeta Tubes, thinking about the Family dinner he needs to get to as Jordan and Queen follow him like children.