My life outside the Mythical World

A Surprise Oneshot!

I have never written a oneshot before, so I gave it a try. A treat for you all since yours truly had finally gotten her orange belt in Taekwondo! This chapter will not be linked to the current story timeline, so keep that in mind. I will probably have the main chapter posted sometime this week. Alright, get reading!

Christmas was a time of joy at Wayne Manor. This is one of the holidays Alfred insisted on a full family reunion. And when Alfred commands it, he gets it. Dick is traveling back to Gotham with Percy and Bruce is taking a break from his busy double life.

Come on, they should have arrived by now...

Tim's face was practically glued to the front grand window. He looked out into the large front yard of the manor, expecting a car to pull up any time now before the front steps. It was snowing lightly outside, just the way he liked. This was a White Christmas.

"Excited? Young Master Timothy?" Asked a formal, British voice from behind.

"Of course, Alfred! It's not everyday they visit the manor, I can't wait to see Percy!" Tim answered, his eyes still focused on the view outside.

"Ahh, yes, Miss Persephone and Master Richard would be delighted to see you, sir-"

"They're here!" Tim shouted and flung open the door. He didn't care if he didn't wear a coat, in fact, he was still in his PJ as he had just woken up. His favorite person is here!

"Percy!" He threw his arms around the young demigoddess. "I missed you so much!"

Percy caught him and hugged him tightly. She laughed. "You saw me just a week ago on a mission, Tim. It hasn't been that long."

"That's still a while ago!"

She laughed again. "I missed you too." The third person of the scene watched with a twitch of the eye at the two beside him.

"Wow, I'm so feeling the love here..."

Tim snapped his gaze towards his older brother, an awkward and guilty smile on his face. He quickly let go of Percy and hugged Dick too. "I missed you too." He said innocently.

Dick sighed, but there is a genuine smile on his face. "Come on, let's go in. You're wearing too little to be out in the cold, Tim."

...

"Percy, Dick, glad to have you joined us tonight," Bruce said with a rare smile as they sat together, one big happy family, enjoying their Christmas meal.

"We're glad to be here," Percy answered, smiling. "Who could resist Alfred's cooking?"

"And presents!" Tim said through a mouthful.

"That too."

"Table manners, Master Timothy."

"Sorry, Alfred. I'm just too excited." It's great to see Tim behaving like his age. Oftentimes on missions, the boy was more serious than Dick on a bad day.

"How's Bludhaven?" Bruce asked.

"It's in good condition for the time being," Dick answered. "Nightwing and Tidal-Wing are handling it pretty well if I do say so myself." Percy snorted.

"You mean Tidal-Wing is cleaning after you pretty well. That last mayhem you caused was still fresh in many gangsters' minds."

"Hey, I got the job done in time." He defended. Percy sighed.

Bruce chuckled. "I see you two are getting along pretty well. When are you planning on telling us about the engagement?"

The table got quiet. Tim stares wide-eyed at the red-faced couple in front of him. Alfred was unfazed as usual and Bruce had a sly-sort of smile on his face.