Baby Bat Part 8

“You know earlier we were actually talking about female superhero names for Bee, and I think that she likes the name Baby Bat.” “Well, that's fine but I do have some other names that I do want to run by her and see if she likes them.”

“Well, you are her mother and you do have the final say, but just try and think of one that will make her happy. Hopefully by doing so you guys can become even closer than you are now.”

“I hope so, because there will always be apart of me that regrets what I did to her. You know I could have fully erased her mind, but I was scared. I was scared that if I did that, I wouldn’t be able to look her in the eye. Though I think that because I didn’t erase her mind that there will always be a wall that separates us.”

“Zatanna, you shouldn’t be so hard on yourself.” “Why shouldn’t I? I am glad that Bee came into my life, but at the same time I can’t help regretting it. In truth the only reason that I accepted their offer was because of what happened to my father.”

“I basically created Bee to fill in the hole in my heart after my father became Dr. Fate. Cory, I don’t deserve the love that Bee gives me. I’m using her for my own selfish interests.”

“You know there is even a part of me that doesn’t want Bee grow older. I want her to stay in this cute this innocent for a long time to come. I don’t want her fighting crime, at all. I know that she's going to do it regardless of what I say, but I don’t want her to be hurt.”

“Is it wrong for me to try to push this on her and try to make her something that she’s not?” “Zatanna, I believe that Bee is going to be a great superheroine one day and you will be there to guide her every step of the way. However, there will be times when you can’t protect them. You have to actually let them learn through their mistakes.”

“But what if she gets hurt or what if she dies! I don’t think I can bear that responsibility.” “Zatanna, I understand that feeling all too well. Even though my child has been born yet I still feel afraid that she can be hurt at any moment. I’ve taken a hiatus from being Starfire so I can make sure that she is born healthy and strong.”

“While it may be true that you used Bee as a replacement for your father, but the same can be said about her. Bruce Wayne’s mother died while he was still young. You are able to fill that void as Bee’s mother.”

“I’m sure that you’re going through a hard time adjusting to this as well but remember that you’ll never be alone because you have Bee. The face that she had while she looked at you was one of love, not hate.”

“Thank you Cory I don’t know what I would do without your support.” “I’m always here for you. As mothers we have to stick together. It’s our job to make sure that our kids grow up big and strong.”

“Well about that. I was kind of hoping that I could keep Bee young for a bit longer.” “What does that mean?” “Well, I could tell you, but I think it’s best to leave it as a surprise. Plus, if all goes according to plan than maybe little Mari could be a part of it as well.”