Baby Bat Goes To School Part 9

In the center of the room was Raven. She levitated off the ground as she meditated, but just because her eyes were closed didn’t mean that she was unaware of their presence.

“Mary Louis Dahl and Bee Zatara, welcome,” she said as she opened her eyes. “It is an honor to receive two new students. I hope that my teachings will be able to show you the proper path to your magical journey’s.”

“The pleasure is ours,’ said Mary and Bee at the same time.

Bee knew how strong Raven was and the suffering she had to endure because of her father Trigon. Besides her mother and Dr. Fate she was one that could help Bee advance in her training.

“The daughter of MR. Terrific and the daughter of Zatanna, truly a most interesting combination. One how already has the basic knowledge of magic and the other with absolutely none. It will be most interesting to see how the two of you develop.”

“Miss Raven, can I really learn magic?” Mary asked as she grabbed Bee’s hand for support.

“Is there any reason why you shouldn’t?” “My father says that-” “Shh, your father isn’t here. In this school you are free to learn the things that you want. There is no shame in trying to be like your parents, but that doesn’t mean that you have to be an exact replica of them.”

“I should know that better than anyone. My father was an all powerful demon. He used his powers for evil, but I use my powers for the greater good.”

“You’re here because I know that you have potential. I know about your little gift, and I was most amusing to watch it in action. Though there is so much more that you can do with that power besides silly pranks.”

“I can teach you, but only if you are open to it.” “I am,” said Mary back happily.” “Good. I’ll make sure to turn you into a fine sorceress. Now if you would go over there to where Thirteen is we can get you started.”

Mary gave Bee a big smile and ran over to where Thirteen was. In doing so Bee was left alone with Raven.

“Your friend is very energetic; I am most pleased to see that. Now as for you, we won’t start you training just yet.”

“What do you mean?” Bee was confused. She had already learned the basics of magic that her mother taught her so why wouldn’t she be able to train with the rest of the students?

“Your mother has informed me of your situation, and there is a solution to it.” “You mean?” “Yes, your identity disorder. I know who you were before the change, and I can see from your aura that there is still a large part of you that holds onto the person that you once were.”

“If you continue to hold onto your past then you will be unable to move forward to the future. I am not telling you that you should completely get rid of that part of you, but you shouldn’t let that side of you control who you will become. You are Bee Zatara, the daughter of Zatanna. Focus on that instead of focusing on the past.”

“But how should I do that?” Bee asked. “I want to live as Bee Zatara, but I don’t want to give up Batman. I don’t want to give up on me.”

“You have it flipped around. By fully accepting that you are Bee Zatara you will be granting yourself the chance to live. There is a spell that I have prepared for this with the help of Dr. Fate. By using it you should be able to confront these feelings at the source.”