The Next Chapter

Series finale of Nightwing & Batgirl.
== Plot ==
The episode starts with Nightwing and Batgirl sitting at the rooftops, watching the sunset. Later, Nightwing stood up. Batgirl looked at him.
"I got something to tell you.", he told her.
She also stood up.
"What is it, Dick?", she asked.
"Barbara Gordon, now that the Joker's gone and we finally bought some time alone together, I'm gonna use this time to tell you how I really feel. And there are a lot of things that I want to tell you."
"We've been through all sorts of hell together, and seen the worst this world has to offer. We've also split up many times, but we always found our way back to each other.", Nightwing told her. "I've met a lot of girls. Known them. But none of them captured my heart like you did. There's only one girl I ever loved. And that's you. I can't see myself together with anyone else but you. That's why right now, I'm deciding to commit."
"Did you really mean all that?", Barbara asked.
"Yes, I meant all of it. I wanna spend a lifetime with no one else but you. That's why I always wanted and pushed myself to be a better person. For you. For us. For me to win your heart.", Dick replied.
"Oh, Dick. You didn't have to try to win my heart. You already did.", Barbara told Dick.
Nightwing now went down on one knee, then Batgirl pulled him up and all of a sudden kissed him. 
"I already know what's next.", Batgirl told him, right after they kissed.
"I'm guessing that's a yes?", Nightwing replied.
"Yes, it is.", Batgirl answered. "Oh, you can go on with it now.", she told Nightwing, as she smiled.
"Alright.", Dick replied, as he went down on one knee again, pulled out an engagement ring box and opened it in front of Barbara, then asked "Barbara. Will you marry me?"
"Yes. Yes, I do.", Batgirl answered, as she went teary-eyed.
Now, Dick wore the ring on Barbara's left ring finger.
"You know, Dick. All I ever asked is for this day to come. And I'll always say yes.", she told him.
"You wanted this day to come too?", Dick asked.
"Of course, I do. Finally getting engaged with the person I truly love.", Barbara replied.
"I... don't know what to say. I love you. And I thank you for always being there for me.", Dick said. "I already had this planned a week ago, before Joker had escaped Arkham. I thought it with be anti-climactic to carry on with the proposal that time."
"There's no wrong time when it comes to someone you love. But I understand. It was better this way. No distractions. Just the two of us.", Barbara replied.
"Yes, it is.", Dick agreed.
The scene moves to the Batcave at night. Bruce Wayne is now hanging up his cape, tights, and cowl. Placed it in a glass case beside Dick Grayson and Jason Todd's Robin costumes. 
"Master Wayne, perhaps you might need some assistance.", Alfred offered.
"Thanks but no thanks, Alfred. I'll do this.", Bruce replied.
Later, Talia comes to Bruce and asks, "Hanging up the cowl already?"
"Yes.", Bruce answered.
"Why?", Talia asked again.
"I thought I could call it a career right now. I mean, it's just fitting. I've done something I've never done before, taken out my greatest enemy, and finally kept Gotham City safe. Plus, I'm getting older now. I guess it's time for me to, leave it all behind.", Bruce told her.
"But there's still hundreds of villains out there in the city, lurking, just looking for the right opportunity to strike.", Talia said.
"I'm not the only vigilante around here. There are lots of them fighting to keep this city safe, maybe even take my place.", Bruce replied.
"Oh, makes sense.", Talia said.
Later, they headed back to their room and Alfred greeted them goodnight. Talia and Bruce greeted back. 
"Talia, I guess now's the right time.", Bruce said.
"For what?", Talia asked.
"Now that everything's said and done and the Joker's gone,", Bruce said.
"I am considering, starting a family.", Bruce told her.
"Oh, Bruce. You know that's long overdue.", Talia replied.
"I thought so as well.", Bruce said. "I guess it's about time we do it again."
"No Bat-condoms this time?", Talia asked.
"As you wish.", Bruce responded.
Now, they went on the bed and removed their clothes. As Bruce removed his pants, thoughts went through Talia's head. 
"You know, Bruce. I never understood why you wear your underwear in front. Like almost all male heroes do that.", she told him. 
"Oh, this? Don't overthink it, Talia. It's just... a fashion statement.", Bruce uncertainly replied. 
"Wow. Nice fashion statement you have, then. We, women, find that extremely attractive.", Talia replied. 
"I'll take that as a compliment.", Bruce said. 
They then continued into their consummate act. Bruce went on top of her and slowly removed her underwear. They now engaged in a moment of consummation in hopes of conceiving a child. This has been the most intense night they have shared. All the desire, excitement, passion, intimacy, and pleasure, culminating into one night. 
The next day, at their headquarters, Barbara Gordon called his father Jim to let him know of her engagement with Dick Grayson.
"Good morning, dad.", she told him.
"Good morning, sweetie. How are you?", he replied.
"I'm feeling great, dad. I've got good news.", she answered.
"Really? What is it?", he asked.
"Dick and I. We're finally engaged!", she said.
"Really? Finally!", Jim said. He raised his fist in celebration. "You're a man now, Dick Grayson!"
"Yes, I am. We're now looking forward to tying the knot.", Dick replied.
"Look how much you've grown. I'm so happy for both of you.", Jim told them.
Dick and Barbara both thanked Jim Gordon.
"So, when are you getting married?", Jim asked them. 
"Uh, we'll think about that.", Barbara replied.
"But we'll get to that for sure.", Dick added.
"Anytime you're ready.", Jim Gordon told them, as he said goodbye to them as he's now gotta get to work.
Dick and Barbara now continued spending time with each other, until later, when Bruce called them.
"Dick, Barbara. Come here as soon as possible. I got something important to tell you.", Bruce told them.
"What is it?", Dick asked.
"Just come here!", Bruce told them.
"Okay, okay! We're coming!", Barbara responded.
Now, Dick and Barbara suited up as Nightwing and Batgirl and they rode the R-Mobile and got to the Batcave immediately.
"Are you now engaged?", Talia asked, as she saw the ring on Batgirl's finger.
"Yes, we are.", Batgirl replied.
"Congratulations, then.", Bruce told them. Talia congratulated them as well. Nightwing and Batgirl thanked them.
"So, when do you plan to get married?", Talia asked.
"We're still thinking about it.", Dick answered. 
"I'm glad you finally had time to plan of that. After all these years you've been together. You truly deserve it.", Talia told them.
"We're glad as well. Joker's death really relieved us of a lot of problems. We all finally get to spend time with each other.", Batgirl replied.
"So Bruce, what's so important today?", Nightwing asked.
Bruce let out a sigh and finally told them, "I'm now retiring."
"But why?", Batgirl asked.
"And who do you think is gonna replace you?", Nightwing added.
"That's why I called you here.", Bruce told them.
"Do you mean", Batgirl said.
"Yes.", Bruce replied immediately.
"Whoa. That escalated quickly.", Nightwing said.
"Dick. It's time I...", Bruce said, as he was interrupted.
"Wait a sec. I don't know what to say. Are you really serious about this?", Nightwing asked.
"About retiring? Yes I am.", Bruce answered.
"No, the other thing.", Nightwing said.
"Yes. I look to pass the mantle to someone who is capable. Someone I can trust. And you know who that is. You know him very well.", Bruce told him.
"I like how you trust me, but I don't think I deserve this. I don't think I could live up to your legacy. This responsibility might be too much for me.", Nightwing replied.
"Dick. Come on. It's alright. I believe in you. I know you'll do a great job as the Dark Knight. Just as you did Robin and Nightwing.", Batgirl told him.
"If Bruce trusts you, you should that you've earned it. And you know damn well how hard it is to earn Bruce's trust. You better not break it.", Talia told Nightwing.
"Don't pressure him.", Bruce told her.
"Sorry. I was just trying to encourage him.", Talia said.
"Dick. The choice is still up to you. If you don't want to, it's alright. Now, decide.", Bruce told Nightwing.
"Alright. I now accept the mantle that is passed on to me.", Nightwing announced.
"That's my boy.", Bruce replied.
Later, Alfred comes to them.
"Master Grayson. Ms. Gordon. Am I too late for the party?", Alfred asked.
"No, Alfred. You are just in time.", Batgirl told him.
"For what?", Alfred asked.
"You will know in a moment.", Nightwing told him.
Nightwing now went to the fitting room and finally wore the Batman costume. Later, he shows up and all were amazed. However, there was only one mess-up.
"I... look ridiculous.", Dick said, as he showed them how the Batman costume fits on him. The tights and shoulder pads are too loose for him. 
Barbara can't help but laugh. Even Bruce, Talia, and Alfred can't contain how they find Dick's look funny. 
"I can fix that, Master Grayson. Give me a day.", Alfred told Dick.
"Oh. Thanks Alfred.", Dick replied.
Now, Dick wore his Nightwing costume back. And handed the Batman costume. Alfred also took some of his body's measurements. Later, Nightwing and Batgirl now said farewell to them.
"Goodbye, Masters Grayson and Gordon. I am looking forward to your marriage.", Alfred told them.
Nightwing and Batgirl thanked them and headed back to their headquarters. When they got back to their headquarters, they planned of their marriage and finally decided a date for it. They immediately told Jim Gordon, Bruce, Talia, and Alfred about it. They also invited their most famous villains.
3 weeks later, the day finally came. Both Dick and Barbara dressed their nicest. Dick wore his best suit, and Barbara wore her finest gown. However, they're still wearing their mask/cowl. They got to church. Among the ones invited in their wedding were Bruce Wayne, Talia al Ghul, Alfred Pennyworth, Jim Gordon, Jason Todd(Red Hood), Selina Kyle(Catwoman), Kate Kane(Batwoman), Betty Kane, Luke Fox(Batwing), Lucius Fox, Helena Bertinelli(Huntress), Jaime Reyes(Blue Beetle), Oliver Queen(Green Arrow), and Dinah Lance(Black Canary), some in their vigilante identities. Among the villains invited were Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, Two-Face, Mr. Freeze, Riddler, Penguin, and Scarecrow. 
The ceremonies started, and the wedding ceremonies had been peaceful. It seemed like the whole world stopped for Nightwing and Batgirl's special day. Everyone respects the sanctity of their marriage. Then everyone had been in awe when their wedding vows came.
"Awe. They grow up so fast.", Penguin said, as he wiped his tears off with a tissue.
"Yes, they do, Mr. Cobblepot.", Bruce Wayne agreed. "I've seen them grow, developed their budding relationship with time, until now. They've finally decided to commit to each other and tie the knot."
"You're making me cry even more.", Penguin replied.
Later, Dick and Barbara now shared their wedding kiss, and everyone applauded.
"How I wish I meet the right person for me already.", Harley Quinn said.
"How, I wish that too.", Poison Ivy told her.
"This could only mean one thing.", Harley replied.
The two came close to each other and shared a kiss as well.
"What the hell are you guys doing? Get away from me!", Penguin said.
"No, you get away from here, you homophobic ass!", Harley told him.
"That's it, I'm out of here!", Penguin said as he got off his seat and walked away.
"We shall tie the knot soon, baby.", Ivy told Harley.
Two-Face smiled. "It's good to see people in a genuinely happy moment with each other once in a while. I rarely see people like this", he said.
"I see you still have your human side, Dent.", Jim Gordon told him.
Two-Face just smiled at him.
Now, flowers were thrown at the newly weds. The wedding was now over, and everyone went back to where they belonged.
The scene moves days later, at the Batcave. Talia took a pregnancy test and later the tests turned out positive. She immediately told Bruce about it. They were both glad that the results turned out the way they want to. They are now finally having a child. Alfred congratulated them as well.
Meanwhile, Dick and Barbara are back to action. This time, Nightwing is on his first day as the Batman, alongside Batgirl. They were thwarting Killer Moth and Firefly's bank robbery. 
"What the...", Killer Moth said, as he was surprised Batman and Batgirl was in front of them. 
"Since when did Batman lose weight?", Killer Moth asked.
"You're not Batman, are you? Tell me who you are?", Firefly asked Dick.
"Just know me, as your worst nightmare.", Dick told them.
The new Batman and Batgirl were able to take down Killer Moth and Firefly. They tied them and told them to wait for the police. Now, they headed to the Batcave.
"How did your first day as Batman go?", Bruce asked Dick.
"It went out well. Just took down usual pests.", Dick replied.
"Did it feel good?", Bruce asked again.
"Even better. In fact, it was the best I felt since my first day as Nightwing.", Dick answered.
"I knew you'd like it.", Bruce said.
"You were both just in time for the good news, Dick and Barbara.", Talia told them.
"What is it this time, Talia?", Batgirl asked.
"I just took a pregnancy test. And the results turned out positive", Talia excitedly told them.
"Really? That's great! Another member of the Bat-family is born." Dick said.
"About that. We just plan to give our child a normal life.", Bruce said.
"But who knows? Our child might like to be a vigilante. Follow his dad's footsteps. Only time will tell.", Talia said. "And one more thing, he shall soon be the heir to the League of Shadows."
"He must be the coolest child ever!", Nightwing said.
"We're looking forward to that.", Batgirl told them.
Now, Batgirl and "Batman" headed back to their headquarters.
The scene moves 9 months later, to Talia giving birth at Leslie Thompkins' hospital. Bruce Wayne, Alfred, Dick, and Barbara are all there. The nurse told Talia to push. Talia did so. Talia struggled and struggled, until later, the baby came out. It was a baby boy, and it looks healthy.
Talia panted heavily, but was relieved at the sight of the baby in her arms. Dick and Barbara were awestruck by how cute the baby was. They were all delighted with the birth of a new Wayne.
"What shall we name him?", Talia asked.
"It's up to you", Bruce replied.
"Is that so? Then I'll name him Damian.", Talia said.
"That's a very cool name.", Nightwing remarked.
"Beautiful name.", Bruce said.
"My son, you shall soon inherit the world.", Talia told her baby.
Now, the scene moves to Batman and Talia in the Batcave. Talia immediately had a conversation with her sister, Nyssa al Ghul on the phone.
"I got news for you, sister. However you might feel bittersweet with it.", she told her sister.
"What is it, sister? Tell me the sweet side first.", Nyssa asked.
"Bruce and I. We now have a child!", she told her.
"Really? That's great news! I'm glad for you.", Nyssa replied.
"Thanks.", Talia replied.
"Now, what's the bitter side?", Nyssa asked.
"When he grows up, he shall inherit the League of Shadows.", she answered.
"Oh. Is that so?", Nyssa asked.
"Yes, it is.", Talia replied.
"It's alright, sister. He's the son of Ra's al Ghul's legitimate daughter anyway. It's only right for him to be heir to the throne.", Nyssa told her.
"Really? You are fine with it?", Talia asked.
"Yes, sister. I am completely fine with it.", Nyssa answered.
"Thank you, sister. I assure you, I will train him well. I'll make sure the future of the League of Shadows in the right hands.", Talia told her.
"I thank you as well, for the wonderful news.", Nyssa replied, as the call now dropped.
"It's all good, Bruce. The wind of the League of Shadows blows in our son's direction.", Talia told him.
"That's good to hear.", Bruce replied, as the two shared a kiss.
Months and years pass, as Damian starts to grow. And parenting was harder than Bruce and Talia thought. They had to deal with daily duties such as bathing the baby, feeding him, changing his diapers, putting him to sleep, and watching over him. 
"This is probably the greatest responsibility I ever had in my life.", Bruce said.
"You'll get used to it.", Talia told her.
"I took care of children before. But I've never taken care of a baby yet. This is harder than I thought.", Bruce said.
"You'll get used to it.", Alfred told him as well.
The scene moves later at night, at a place of abandoned warehouses, Red Hood faced a gang of thugs. They are Black Mask's men. 
He was taking them down and shooting them, but later he was outnumbered and dropped his gun. Later, a girl in Bat costume arrives. 
"Hey tough guy, what's your name?", the girl asked.
"Don't call me like that. And get out of my way!", Red Hood replied as he stood by his own, rejecting the "Batgirl" 's hand.
Later, she helped him take down the thugs surrounding them. 
"My name's Betty Kane. Protégé of Kate Kane, the Batwoman.", Betty told him.
"Oh, cool. Well I'm Jason Todd, better known as.", Red Hood replied.
"Red Hood obviously.", Betty said.
"Yeah that.", Red Hood said, as he reached out and shook hands with her.
"I like you.", Betty told him.
"I'm dangerous.", Red Hood told her.
"Oh really? Then let's get dangerous together.", Betty replied.
"Now we're talking.", Red Hood gladly replied. 
They took down the remaining thugs.
"Now, get away from here. If you still value your lives.", Red Hood told them.
The thugs were frightened and ran away.
"Thank you, Betty.", Red Hood told her.
"You're welcome, Jason.", Betty replied. "Now, if you'd excuse me, I gotta go. Guess I'll see around?"
"I'd see you around.", Red Hood replied, smiling. 
Now, Betty Kane got away using her grapple. Red Hood got to his motorcycle and rode off.
The scene moves one night. Batman(Dick Grayson) and Batgirl are battling Blockbuster and his gang. Unknown to them, there were two new young vigilantes who have emerged. One is Tim Drake, the Red Robin, wearing a red suit, and the other is Stephanie Brown, aka Spoiler, wearing purple cape and tights. They are unknown to each other. They were swinging through rooftops of several buildings, looking for an opportunity to strike and help Nightwing and Batgirl. Later, they cross paths and bumped into each other.
"Hey, who are you?", Spoiler asked.
"None of your business! Now get out of my way!", Red Robin answered.
"Are you also out to help Batman and Batgirl?", Spoiler asked.
"Yes, but I don't want you coming along.", Red Robin told her.
"Hey, who do you think you are? Telling me what to do.", Spoiler raised her voice.
"Well, I'm nobody. Just the next vigilante of Gotham. Besides, that isn't the real Batman. He's the replacement.", Red Robin said.
"Wow, bold of you to say that when you haven't even proved anything. Wait, how did you...", Spoiler replied, as she was interrupted by Red Robin, who jumped down to action and help Nightwing and Batgirl.
"Hey, wait for me", Spoiler said as she also jumped down.
Nightwing and Batgirl were surprised to see two young vigilantes emerge out of nowhere and helped them. 
"What the...", Nightwing said. "Hey, what are you guys doing here? It's too dangerous here to play dress up!", he told them.
"Says the grown man in cape and tights.", Red Robin responded.
"Let's stay together. Do as we tell you.", Batgirl told the two. The two did so.
They stayed together and attacked together. Later, they were able to take down the thugs. Red Robin delivered the finishing blow, knocking down Blockbuster, and placing an EMP collar on his neck. 
"Wow. Good job, you two.", Batgirl told them.
"Thanks.", Spoiler replied.
"So what inspired you to become crimefighters?", "Batman" asked.
"The two of you, obviously.", Red Robin replied.
"It's nice to have your help around. But, there's already too much vigilantes in this city.", "Batman" told them.
"Oh please. You're all not too much. This city just lost one.", Red Robin said.
"I said we can't afford to add more vigilantes into the mix anymore.", "Batman" replied.
"Oh, come on. I know you're not the real Batman.", Red Robin said.
"That's what I was asking. How did you know?", Spoiler asked him.
"Come on, it's obvious. The real Batman's bulkier.", Red Robin answered.
"Whoa.", Batgirl said.
"Come on, don't deny it, Dick Grayson.", Red Robin told him.
Dick let out a sigh and said, "Fine." 
"So, we're part of the team now? Cool!", Red Robin said.
"First, who are you guys anyway?", Dick asked.
"I'm Stephanie Brown. Call me Spoiler.", she first answered, followed by Tim, "I'm Tim Drake. You can call me Red Robin."
"Cool. Another red vigilante here.", Dick replied.
"What about me? What can you say about me and my name?", Spoiler asked.
"Spoiler? Sounds like a spoiled brat to me.", Tim said.
"What did you say?", Spoiler asked furiously, and hit him in the shoulder.
"Why don't you guys get along? Do you not know each other?", Batgirl asked.
"Nope. Apparently we just got in each other's way.", Tim answered.
"Oh. So, how did you know my name anyway?", Dick asked.
"Oh. I always watched the Flying Graysons back then. You and your parents. And ever since your parents died, I've been keeping track of you and following you, eventually discovering you are Robin/Nightwing, and discovering your mentor is Bruce Wayne.", Tim replied.
"Basically he stalked you.", Spoiler said.
"It's not like that!", Tim said. "I always thought you were cool, Dick.", he told him.
"Thanks. You can be much cooler.", Dick replied.
"And you, Batgirl. I've always been a fan of you. I wanted to be a strong independent woman like you. I looked up to you.", Spoiler told her.
"I see that. And I believe you can be better than me.", Batgirl replied.
"Barbara Gordon, right?", Tim asked.
"Uh, yeah.", Batgirl replied, surprised.
"That comes with figuring out the Batman's identity. I eventually discovered his allies as well.", 
"So, now we know you have something in common.", Batgirl told them.
"You both look up to us.", Nightwing said. "Now, if you want to join our team, you better learn to work together.", he told them.
"So, do you agree to work together? Come on.", Batgirl asked them.
Spoiler gladly extends her hand to Red Robin. It took a while before he finally reached out his hand as well. Then they shook.
"Now, that's a good start.", Nightwing said.
"So, guess we'll see you around?", Batgirl told the two.
"Alright. We'll see you.", Spoiler replied.
Now, Dick and Barbara got going. 
The scene moves to Gotham years later. A lot has changed. Barbara Gordon has now given up the mantle of Batgirl as well, and now works under the new identity Oracle, serving as an intelligence agent for Dick's Batman and other vigilantes of Gotham. The city was now protected by a group of vigilantes spread throughout the city. They are Dick Grayson/Batman, Batgirl/Oracle, Betty Kane, Jason Todd/Red Hood, Stephanie Brown/Spoiler, and Tim Drake/Red Robin. 
Now, Barbara Gordon narrated. "I've lived my best years as the Batgirl. Honestly, I love being the Batgirl, and I hated to give up the mantle. But I realized not all things last forever. There comes a time where you gotta leave it all behind and accept the future. Embrace what's coming next. What greater responsibility lies ahead. With all the young vigilantes who have emerged, a lot more responsibilities fell on my shoulders. That has led to the birth of Oracle, intelligence agent for the Bat-family, and most of all, mentor of young vigilantes." 
Dick Grayson later narrated. "There are a lot of Robins and Batgirls in Gotham now. Yes, they are confusing. But they are also quite fun. They made my Batman less boring. They learned a lot from me, and I also learned a lot of them. From them I learned patience, to love your job, and most of all, to have fun. We helped each other become better. And I am thankful for that. At first, I was worried I may not live to what Bruce has accomplished as Batman. But as the years passed, I started to care less. I thought less about living up to his legacy. And instead becoming my own version of Batman, focusing on myself, my team, and not living to anyone else's expectations."
"Evil does not sleep and so does justice. The war on crime is never ending. Heroes come and go, but the legacy they leave behind, lasts forever. I hanged up the cowl, and realized it was time to pass the torch. And I found the perfect person to take my place. Become the next Dark Knight. The legacy will continue. The legacy of the Batman.", Bruce Wayne, finally narrated.
== Characters ==
=== Bat-family: ===
* Dick Grayson/Nightwing
* Barbara Gordon/Batgirl/Oracle-married with Nightwing, retired from being Batgirl, and now still working for Bat-family as an intelligence agent under the name of Oracle.
* Bruce Wayne
* Talia al Ghul
* Alfred Pennyworth 
* Jason Todd(Red Hood)
* Selina Kyle(Catwoman)
=== New Batfamily members: ===
* Betty Kane-Jason Todd's new partner; became the next Batgirl.
* Tim Drake-the third Robin.
* Stephanie Brown/Spoiler-Tim Drake's partner.
* Damian Wayne-Batman and Talia's newborn child
=== Wedding Guests: ===
* Jim Gordon
* Kate Kane(Batwoman)
* Betty Kane
* Luke Fox(Batwing)
* Lucius Fox
* Helena Bertinelli(Huntress)
* Jaime Reyes(Blue Beetle)
* Oliver Queen(Green Arrow)
* Dinah Lance(Black Canary)
* Harleen Quinzel/Harley Quinn
* Pamela Lilian Isley/Poison Ivy
* Harvey Dent/Two-Face
* Victor Fries/Mr. Freeze
* Edward Nygma/Riddler
* Oswald Cobblepot/Penguin
* Dr. Jonathan Crane/Scarecrow
=== League of Shadows: ===
* Nyssa al Ghul-the new head of the League of Shadows
==== Minor Villains: ====
* Drury Walker/Killer Moth
* Garfield Lynns/Firefly