DC Girls x Reader- Christmas time! (3/3)
DC Comics (Comics, not the movies)
A/N: This is a small one-shot collection, with the theme being the holidays!
I don’t own any of the images, they’re just so you can identify the characters easier
- HAWKGIRL/ KENDRA SAUNDERS
-HUNTRESS/ HELENA BERTINELLI
Christmas, one of the most peaceful days of the year...or at least in Gotham
As someone who made a living out of being a henchman for various supervillains, you were up to date with the new job offers every time one came up
But for Christmas, not much would arise, and even if it did, you wouldn't take it, if there was one day you wouldn't work, was this one
Instead, you chose to spend it with your younger sister, the little one who was the cause for all your doings in the first place
She was so happy when you brought her a gift, and you were too when you saw a few family members in the room as well. They welcomed you and once the girl fell asleep, they said that they could handle it from there
They were good people, but it's just that you had never been told that before, and it wasn't like you didn't have any plans, it's just that, well, you didn't have any plans
But fortunately, the day was far from over and you ultimately chose to visit the one other person who left a mark on your life as well
Taking a taxi cab to Wayne Manor, you were welcomed by the butler, who also welcomed you with open arms. This was no coincidence, you were a frequent visitor of the place thanks to tbe people living in it so you were basically a friend at this point
However, while he was being polite, you could sense some relief upon seeing you there
"Is everything alright, Alfred? You look a bit worried"
"Well, you see sir/ma'am, Miss Cassandra won't stop training and while normally that would be alright, it's the holidays. I would like her to go out and enjoy the city when it's not attempting to kill her"
He sounded almost fatherly in his words, genuine concern was there but fortunately, you had arrived to help just with that
"Then I'll take her for a walk in the city, if that's okay with you"
"I wouldn't trust anyone else with it. You're the one who gets along so well with her"
"Give yourself some credit, Alfred"
The man couldn't help but chuckle at this. Shortly after this exchange, he stopped walking to announce that you had arrived at to what could very well be the mansion's gym and inside you found Cassandra herself, training
"Miss Cassandra, you have a visitor"
She stopped her actions to greet the butler, but once she heard what he had to say, her gaze shifted to see you and when she did, she rushed towards you
Cassandra gave you a hug, and a tight one at that
It was hard to believe this was the same girl who was beating the crap out of a punching bag. Chuckling, you hugged her back
When the act was over, you directed her attention to a wrapped box you brought along with you
"I bought you a little something. I hope you don't have ones already"
"Even if she did, I got a feeling that she'll cherry your gift more, sir/ma'am"
The butler added, those comments were quite reassuring
He nodded as Cassandra opened the box, a smile appeared on her face when she saw a brand new pair of boxing gloves. She held them and even gave a couple of punches with them
"I love them. Thank you, Y/N!"
Another hug was in order, but this was to be expected, Cassandra was much more of an action person. Words never quite cut it
She then directed her attention to the butler in a child-like manner
"Alfred. Can I go out with Y/N?"
The man looked at you and smiled remembering the talk you just had with him and nodded
"Certainly. Do enjoy the night"
Cass smiled and left the room to get something warmer, leaving you two alone for a short while. When she was back, she had black winter clothes, she looked kind of cute, really
And so, you left the manor with Cassandra, happy to go out and explore with you. You'd spend a while walking down the streets with Cassandra, holding her hand as you guided her through this new perspective
She could see the snow falling down, people walking along with their family or friends, lovers sharing a drink in the comfortable warmth of a restaurant. You even stopped at a park with a frozen lake, where the people were handed ice skates to enjoy it
Needless to say, she was amazingly good at keeping her balance and moving almost gracefuly through the lake
The city had many wonders, but her reaction to them was perhaps the greatest of them all. You could tell that she wasn't used to simply go out for a walk, and she wouldn't just go out like that, but this time she chose to act differently
And that's because she was with you
"You should have seen his face when I told him that a cheetah and a jaguar aren't the same animals!"
Following that statement, you shared a laugh with your uncle Kirk, who was on the other side of the glass. Fortunately, it was just you, him and the guards in the room, so your laughter wasn't much of an issue
Currently, you were visiting your uncle, Kirk Langstrom, who was residing in Arkham Asylum for the time being
"My God, you sure are a busy fellow, Y/N" He said while recovering his breath from laughter
"And what about you? How are you doing, uncle Kirk?"
"Much better, they say I'll be out of here in three months if I don't cause an incident"
"That's great! You're practically good to go!"
"As long as they don't start talking biology, that is"
Another laugh followed that, but then you felt a guard touching your shoulder. Being a frequent visitor ar Arkham, you knew what did that mean
So you put your hand on the glass without fading away your smile
"It was great to see you, uncle Kirk"
The man returned the gesture and placed his hand, smiling gently
"You too, Y/N. Merry Christmas"
With a nod, you placed the telephone back on its place as a guard escorted you outside safely. The man had somehow managed to be in this asylum for almost a year now and he hadn't changed or at least gotten worse since his last incident as "Man-bat"
You visited him as often as possible, and how easy was to engage in conversation with you seemed to help the man
Upon walking out the main gate, you sighed. As much as you tried to keep him company, the holidays without your uncle would certainly feel... different, especially when your parents lived in another continent
You took out some earphones and set some music to accompany your journey back home, it worked on getting you cheered up all the way to the bus, sitting next to a window so you could see the snowy place that had become Gotham
In the middle of a song, however, a voice announced that you had a call from someone that, while unexpected, brought a smile to your face. Pausing the song, you chose to accept the call
"Well, you left school so fast I didn't even got to say goodbye to you"
You facepalmed when you heard that. It was true, you left in such a hurry just to get to Arkham in time, but completely forgot to say goodbye to your friends for the holidays
"My bad, sorry about that"
"Don't worry, but that's not the only thing I wanted to talk about"
Another voice interrupted Barbara, who gave a muffled answer. By the looks of it, she was with someone else
"Sorry about that. So I wanted to tell-"
"Y/N, get your ass here!"
"Yeah, we need our friend!"
This time, there were two other voices. This was unusual for sure, but oddly amusing
Laughter was inevitable from you, especially since you knew perfectly who the voices belonged to
"Alright, where to?" You heard a sigh before being given an answer
"Naomi's house" This time, it was Barbara who finally replied
You ended the call to spare Babs from having her call highjacked again, making you chuckle once again
Before, you didn't really have any plans for the day, but your friends thought otherwise. Fortunately, Naomi's house was about three stops from your current location
During your stay at the Academy (which is still going), you have made quite the circle of friends. From jocks to chess champions, you are just about the most diverse group of friends in the school, and it made for some unique adventures as well
Stepping out of the bus and into the front yard, you rang the doorbell. A couple seconds passed before it was opened to reveal a smiling redhead with glasses
This girl approached you to give you a hug. This was Barbara herself
"You're just in time!" She said, dragging you inside as she held your hand
As soon as you stepped inside, everyone stopped whatever they were doing and cheered your name in unison. Inside the house were your friends, both close and casual, but they were all glad to see you
A female voice called for everyone's silence. From the crowd, a brunette walked through and stopped next to you, wrapping her arm around your shoulders, this was Naomi herself
"I heard you were going to Grinch out and spend Christmas alone, Y/N"
"I...I don't know, maybe?"
The crowd booed in a joking response, Naomi motioned them to stop
"That's why I called EVERYONE here, so we can light up your day!"
"Yeah, you're our friend, Y/N!" Someone else joined from across the room
Naomi then looked back at you, giving you somewhat of a more serious look
"We are here for you, but whether you want to stay with us or go out on your own it's your choice. We'll respect it"
You thought about it for a moment. Not about your choice, but wondering just how did your friend managed to gather everyone in one place without you knowing it and still invite you in the end
Someone told Naomi you didn't have any plans. Gossip's not that bad, but the fact that she actually chose to act on it?
It was... just so kind of her, of them
You took a drink near you and raised it to the air, looking at the crowd with a smile
"I guess I'm spending Christmas with my friends"
They cheered in approval of this and soon enough the party continued. You were soon offered a drink and the party continued as it was before, even some people asked you to join a tournament of air hockey they had going on.
As you took a moment to think about how any of this was even possible, you came to the conclusion that only one person could have known about this and started this event, and she was talking to somebody else at the moment
Choosing to be sneaky, you walked up behind her and held her hand, intertwining it with yours. She was taken off-guard by this gesture but then turned around to face you with an intrigued look in her eyes
"Thank you, Babs" You said with a smile of your own
The redhead then gave you a smile and tightened the bond between your hands
She whispered while placing her hands above your chest to peck your lips, much to everyone's amusement
"You'll never have to be alone"
Kendra Saunders/ Hawkgirl
Christmas trees were often the strongest symbols of the festivity, and for a good reason, but never had you been assigned the task of decorating one so...big
You were in the Watchtower, the real home of the Justice League and where most of the members spent the time, when not dealing with an individual crisis, of course
As Kendra's partner and an actual ally of the league, you were welcomed aboard and now, you and a couple of other heroes were decorating the massive Christmas tree that was in one of their main rooms
Something with such a size seemed a bit too much, but when you take a look at the size of the space station you were in, it fitted just fine
Concentration was key in this task, but the moment a branch you were using for support gave in, you were suddenly thrown down
As a pilot and soldier, you weren't nearly as terrified of this as you could have, but there was a bigger reason for your lack of fear
The exact same reason that had just caught you in her arms, smirking
Taking a good look at her, you moved her hair out of the way as you cupped her cheek with a smile
This earned a warm smile from her. She wasn't too sure of the nickname, but she was getting used to it
"Now you see why I told you to use the platform?" She said putting you down safely
"You know I like the thrill"
She couldn't help but chuckle at your attitude and decided to go with it
"Don't dwell too much on it, maybe I'll decide not to catch you one of these days"
After successfully decorating the tree (using the suggested platform this time), there was an event, dinner, dance, and everything. It was mind-blowing, to be honest, but it also served as a reminder that those people were human beings
Well, human where it matters anyway
Kendra, however, wasn't much of a dancer. You knew this first hand, and that's why you grabbed two drinks and headed towards one of the halls
There she was, in all her beauty without her uniform and with something lightly formal but as stunning as she was, her gaze was so distant
She was staring at the window, looking at what would normally be a breathtakingly good view of Earth, but something wasn't right
Taking advantage of this and attempting to ease things off for her, you approached her gently and kissed your partner's cheek
"What are you doing out here all alone? I know you don't like dances, but I don't think it's that bad"
She laughed at your comment, turning around to face you and grab the drink that was supposed to be hers, taking a sip
"Something on your mind?"
She nodded, returning her gaze to the window
"It's just that... As a member of the league, you get to save the planet (and sometimes the universe) so often, but this whole celebration thing, it just feels..."
"Exactly. I mean, I want to enjoy it, but I don't know if I should"
Leaning on a handrail nearby, she sighed in defeat, or at least until she felt your hand on her shoulder
"I know the feeling, like you should be out there on patrol, regardless of the day"
Her eyes might not have changed direction, but Kendra was listening to you
"But that's the thing about days like this, you get to enjoy some of what you are fighting for, it serves as a reminder that in the end...
Now it was you who was looking out the window
The girl leaned closer to you, placing her head on your shoulder, and your head gently over hers
"There's nothing wrong with wanting to enjoy it if anything you deserve this more than anyone"
You took a step back and raised your drink, with the attitude of a host accompanying the gesture
"Here's to Kendra Saunders. Leaguer, a savior of the planet and one hell of a girlfriend"
You could tell she was surprised by this gesture, but she soon joined you by raising her glass
"And here's to Y/N L/N. Pilot, soldier and the best partner I could ask for"
She made the drinks clink as the custom indicates and without further due, you drank together
Once that was over, she was the one to cup your face, looking at you in the eye and filled with gratitude
"Thank you, Y/N. I needed that"
Helena Bertinelli/ Huntress
The Mafia might be questionable in and of itself, but they were not monsters
...not all of them at least
That's what this party was for: both a peace offering and an opportunity to enjoy something without the fear of getting murdered
Oh, and also to enjoy the holidays
It's not necessary that you take a partner to this kind of events, but this year you wanted to take someone who quickly became important to you. She was currently next to you in the inside of the vehicle
There she was, with her black hair loose in contrast with her purple dress and of course, her beautiful blue eyes to top it all off
"I still don't know how to feel about this"
She was still trying to get comfortable in her dress. This was more of an act of nervousness since the clothes fit her perfectly
Although you had to admit, watching the fierce vigilante be so uneasy was... intriguing, to say the least
She sighed in defeat before finally looking at you with a hint of shame
You nodded and asked her to continue, which she reluctantly agreed
"It's been years since I've been to a dance, I don't even remember how to do it"
It seemed so simple, you couldn't help but chuckle before giving her a reassuring smile
"Don't you worry, I'll guide you through"
She was taken off-guard by the calm in which you said that
"How can you be so sure about it?
You took a sip before answering her, not losing the smile
"You'll find out when the time comes. Have some faith in me"
Nothing more was said after that. Truth to be told, you had taught a few people how to dance before, the first of them being your sister when she was fifteen and a couple lovers too, so you had some experience
After a couple of minutes, you arrived at the place where the event would take place. The door was opened and you stepped out of the vehicle, lending Helena a hand so she could do the same and with her arm wrapped around yours, you made your way inside
Multiple families were attending the party. Mostly adults, but there were also children, lovers, and friends in there
You were invited to give the opening speech as a way to officially begin the event. It wasn't much of a surprise since you were one of the main backers of the party, seeing as a much-needed break from the usual violence
And so, you walked up to the main stage, with a glass in hand
"Ladies and gentlemen, it is my honor to be the one who welcomes all of you to this event that serves as a reminder that we might be from different families, backgrounds, and whatnot"
You looked around to confirm this. These people came from all around the world, yet they were under the same roof for the night
"And while it is so easy to hate each other over that, the only reason not to do so is because we are human"
With confidence in your words, you raised the glass you were holding
"And tonight we are here to celebrate that, in this peaceful night without any bloodshed, I sincerely wish you all to have a wonderful time"
A round of applause took place as the guests raised their drinks as well and you all shared a drink together, even Helena joined the act. Once you were done talking, the band began playing their wonderful ambiance music
The party had officially begun
Walking back to your table, you found Helena herself, smirking at you
"Hell of a speech you gave. You sure you wouldn't be better as a politician?"
You couldn't help but laugh at the statement, picking up another drink you were offered
"Tempting, but we both know that this line of work is much more honest"
You sat down and enjoyed the drinks, soon enough the main dishes were served and the event had managed to continue uninterrupted so far. Seems like that vigilante you paid to keep the event clean was really doing a good job
After a couple of hours deep into the party, the bands began playing music that had a different feeling to it, as if it was an invitation to dance. Realizing this, you looked back at your partner with possibly the biggest grin she'd ever seen before
"Come on, you'll learn as we go"
You stood up and offered a hand, showing that same confidence that she loved so much (and hated to admit it)
"...Fine, but I'm not responsible if I step on your toes during the whole thing"
She finally took your hand and allowed you to guide her to the dance floor, where many of the couples were already dancing, even some of your employees were allowed to have some fun
You walked in front of her before instructing her
"First, I'll place my right hand on your back to help us move"
With your free hand, you guided her left to rest on your right shoulder, this getting you closer to her
"And then, the other two hands are clasped together like this"
You made your hands meet around the shoulder height. You could tell she was nervous, but with your guidance, there was also a desire to put the fears aside
That's when your smirk reappeared, you leaned close to her and whispered:
Without further due, you began to move around the place. Normally, you would ask your partner to be careful with their feet, but with Helena, this wasn't necessary
In fact, you were able to go even further and twirl her around, much to her enjoyment
She laughed and once she was face to face with you again, she smiled
"I think I'm getting the hang of it"
Without losing her smile, she gave you a bit of an intrigued look"
"Because, Helena, fighting and dancing are not so different. The purpose and the actions are different, yes, but when done correctly, they can be both incredibly deadly AND graceful at the same time
"You know, just like you"
