Chapter 3: The Reunion

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Returning to the batcave, Batman parks his batmobile in its regular space heads over to the batcomputer. As he begins to do research, Alfred returns with a plate full of food...

Alfred:"Returning for the night, sir?"

Batman:"For now. I'm doing research on the Electrocutioner."

Alfred:"May I ask who may that be?"

Batman:"An assassin Penguin apparently hired to deal with me. And I know Cobblepot, he's not one to hire that kind of help. They usually find him."

Alfred:"Are you certain this has to do with something bigger, sir?"

Batman:"I do. I'm gonna see what I can find out."

Suddenly, an alert came up from the Manor. It appeared that someone was at the door...

Batman:"Alfred, can you go get that? I'll be up shortly, in case it's for me."

Alfred:"Of course, sir. But please, do not allow your spoil like last time."

Batman:"Relax, Al. I'm not one to miss out on your cooking."

Leaving the Batcave with a smirk on his face, Alfred heads up the stairs, leading to the Batcave entrance behind the clock in the Manor's Study. Heading over to the door, the person on the other side continued to knock impatiently. Moving quickly, Alfred opens the door to sees a brown haired man and blonde haired woman, and what seemed like ten girls... It was the Louds...

Alfred:"May I help you?"

Lynn Sr.:"We're looking for Lincoln Wayne."

Rita:"We're... friends of his."

Alfred:"Really? I don't ever recall seeing you, or Master Wayne referring to you."

Rita:"Please, can we just see Lincoln? We came all this way, just to be reunited with him."

Alfred:"Reunited?"

Lynn Sr.:"Would you believe us...if we said that we're Lincoln's family?"

Alfred:"Hmm..."

Lola:"Come on! It's freezing out here!"

Rita:"Lola, please settle down."

Alfred:"(looks at the girls) Goodness! Are these all your daughters?"

Lynn Sr.:"Yes. Crazy, isn't it?"

Alfred:"Indeed."

Lincoln:"Alfred? Who's at the door?"

It was then that Lincoln Wayne had showed up, wearing a grey long sleeve shirt that showed off some of his muscular body, black pants and shoes. That white hair of his was parted and there was some visible bags under his eyes. Upon seeing the mature adult their son has become, Mr and Mrs Loud nearly broke into tears as they suddenly barged in, passing Alfred. Lincoln was a little confused about this, but he recognized the family as the one he saved recently tonight...

Rita:"My God... Lincoln... It really is you."

Lincoln:"Yes, I get that a lot."

Lynn Sr.:"After so long, I finally get to see my son's face again."

Lincoln:"... I'm sorry? Your son? I think you have me mistaken for someone else."

Upon hearing that, the Louds felt a little bit...broken...

Rita:"You...you don't remember us?"

Lincoln:"No. I don't think I've ever met you people until tonight."

Lynn Sr.:"This can't be right...How much of your childhood do your remember?"

Lincoln:"Not much really. I suffered amnesia when I was eleven, was found on the streets of Gotham until I was taken in Martha and Thomas Wayne, my... adopted parents."

Lori:"Just drop the act!"

Lori raising her voice like that seemed to have startled everyone, especially Lincoln, as he sees the teenage girl come at him...

Lori:"We didn't come all the way to this city to see you, just so that you could say you don't remember us! You have a lot to answer for, like how you abandoned us-!"

Lynn Sr.:"Lori! Stop it!"

Lincoln:"I'm... I'm sorry, I...I just don't remember."

Rita:"Hmm, didn't see this coming. Alright then, looks like we're gonna have to introduce ourselves."

As Lori backed off of Lincoln, Rita stepped forward and introduced herself to her son...

Rita:"My name is Rita Loud, and... I'm your mother. Your birth mother."

Lincoln didn'r say anything. This all seemed too good to be true. He knew he was missing a family, but this was just...way too unexpected. Up next was Mr. Loud...

Lynn Sr.:"And I'm your father, Lynn Loud Senior."

Putting out his hand for a shake, Lynn Sr. was at least pleased to see that Lincoln was willing to shake his hand...

Lincoln:"You know, this all seems to be a little too coincidental. To have a new family, or...old family show up out of the blue like this. It's not something I would believe instantly."

Lynn Sr.:"I understand that. But, I'm hoping that we can rekindle the relationship we had and really be a family again."

Lincoln:"Well, if all this is really true, then...I'm willing to give it a shot."

Lynn Sr.:"Good. That's all I'm asking for."

But then, Lincoln turned his attention towards the girls, who were smiling at him. Leni, Luna, Luan and Lynn looked like they were on the verge of crying, but Lucy, Lana, Lola, Lisa and Lily just looked in wonder. And Lori? She simply looked away from her brother, no longer wanting to get involved. But, she did take a glance here and there, looking around the mansion...

Lincoln:"And...they are?"

Lynn Sr.:"Those happen to be your sisters."

Lincoln:"What?"

Rita:"It's true. Every single one of them."

Lincoln:"Wow...(counts with his fingers)...10 sisters. I was not expecting that."

Now, it was time for the sisters to come an introduce themselves. Leni, being as overexcited as she was, rushed over to Lincoln and hugged him without warning...

Leni:"It's been too long, Linky! You look so handsome!"

Lincoln:"Um, thank you. Would you care to introduce yourself?"

Leni:"Oh, right. I'm Leni, your little sister. I've always looked up to you so much, Lincoln. I'm glad we're together again!"

Lincoln:"Well, I hope I get to know more about you, Leni."

Leni:"Me too!"

Luna:"I'm next. Name's Luna, and I think you've always considered me one of your favorite sisters."

Lincoln:"Really? I don't think I'm one to pick favorites."

Luna:"Well, you and I had a special sibling relationship."

Lincoln:"And hopefully, we will again."

Luna:"Awesome."

Luan:"Move aside, tomboy (shoves luna). Hi, I'm Luan, nice to meet you! Putter there, big bro!"

Lincoln:"(looks at Luan's hand) ...You know I could see the joy buzzer, right?"

Luna:"Really, Luan? That was gonna be your first impression?"

Luan:"Aw. And I was gonna leave you in for quite a SHOCK! Get it?"

Everyone groans, except for Lynn Sr, Rita and Lincoln, who laugh a little at Luan's sense of humor."

Lincoln:"So you're a comedian, huh?"

Luan:"The best there is."

Lincoln:"Well, I'm not really one to have a sense of humor. But, I think that'll change when I get to know you better."

Luan:"That'd be nice."

Lynn:"I wouldn't hold my breath, Luan. No one can stand your jokes for too long."

Luan:"Ah, shut it."

Lynn:"Anyway, I'm Lynn. Lynn Junior, to be exact. And I'm a hardcore athlete always wanting a challenge. And I gotta say, this is a pretty nice looking mansion you got here."

Lincoln:"If you're thinking of doing parkour around my house, you can forget about it."

Lynn:"Aw, man. That takes the fun out of things."

Rita:"Lincoln's right, sweetie. You always treat a house like this with respect."

Lola:"You'd probably swing around the house like a monkey anyway!"

Lynn:"Don't tempt me."

Lincoln:"Well, who's next."

Lucy:"Me."

Lucy's sudden appearance made everyone jump in fear. Well, all except Lincoln, who's only reaction was swiftly turning his head to see the Gothic girl. The fact that Lincoln didn't jump in fear made Lucy wonder if he's experienced something like that before...

Lucy:"I'm Lucy. It's nice to meet you Lincoln, and to be in Gotham. I heard about this place so much, I can't believe I'm actually here."

Lincoln:"Well, I'm glad to know you like it, Lucy. But, it's not really the best place to be in the world. Especially if you're a kid."

Lucy:"I don't mind it. What I'm really more interested in is the Batman."

Lincoln:"Really?"

Lucy:"He's saved our life today. The police have him misunderstood. I believe him to be a hero."

Lincoln:"Yeah, well...the least I could say is that who dresses up as a bat clearly has problems."

Lucy:"But he's doing the city justice. I hope people agree with that."

Lucy:"Hmph."

Lana:"Me too! I think he's awesome! Oh, I'm Lana, by the way. It's nice to finally meet you, Lincoln."

Lincoln:"You as well. And I see that you and she (Lola) are twins."

Lola:"Yeah, but we're polar opposites. I'm Lola, the better half."

Lana:"Like heck, you are! Anyway, I'm all about nature and animals."

Lola:"As well as getting dirty and swimming in mud."

Lana:"Shut up!"

Lynn Sr.:"Girls, please!"

Lola:"Right. Now, I'm an uptight lady, beauty among my sisters here and pageant powerhouse."

Lincoln:"Yeah, I would've guessed so."

Lana:"She's also quite the tattletale and will do anything to get her way."

Lola:"Hey!"

Lana:"It's what you get!"

Lincoln:"Alright, girls. If I'm going to get to know you better, I would prefer that you're not always at each other's throats."

Lana:"That's fair."

Lola:"Agreed."

Lincoln:"Good. Now, who's next?"

Lisa:"That would be me. Greetings, Eldest Male Sibling. I am Lisa, and I'm hoping that we may have the greatest of a brotherly/sisterly bonds."

Lincoln:"Hmm, that's some big words you're using. You're a gifted one, aren't you?"

Lisa:"It pleases me that you've noticed. Indeed, my intellect is beyond that of anyone my current age and I consider myself to be one of the greatest minds of our time. But, not as much as Lucius Fox, who I'm hoping to be introduced to someday with your help, Lincoln."

Lincoln:"I'm sure Lucius would like to see you too, Lisa. He would have someone to talk to that's much like himself."

Lisa:"Excellent."

Lincoln:"And now, who's this little one?"

Lincoln was pointing to Lily, who was now reaching out to him and Lincoln decides to pick her up. Now in her brother's arms, Lily starts to cuddle up close to Lincoln, feeling safe in his arms...

Rita:"This is Lily, and I think she's already warming up to you, Lincoln."

Lincoln:"Seems that way, she's really cute."

Taking notice, Lincoln realized noticed that Lori was the only one who didn't introduce herself properly. She's still at the door, looking away from him and looking angry. Given the way she got in his face earlier, he sensed she's holding a grudge against him...

Lincoln:"And...her? (points to Lori)"

Lynn Sr.:"Lori...come on. Come introduce yourself."

Lori:"I literally shouldn't have to introduce myself at all! He should at least have half a mind to remember his own sister!"

Lincoln:"...Right. Let me talk to her."

Luna:"Not sure if that's a good idea, bro. She's kinda steaming right now."

Lincoln:"If she's my sister, I don't want her to hate me."

Giving Lily to Rita, Lincoln walks over to Lori, who really didn't seem like talking to him right now, as she continued to face away from him...

Lincoln:"Um...Lori, is it?"

Lori:"Yes, it is. You should already know that. You got some nerve to even ask me that."

Lincoln:"Lori, I...I'm sorry."

Lori:"Sorry's not gonna cut it! You can't expect me to forgive you just because you may have lost your memory! You abandoned me, Lincoln! Left me to be the responsible one when I barely even knew what I was doing because I was just a kid! Don't think that whatever you have to say or even all this is gonna make up for it!"

Lincoln:"...I don't expect it to...But I don't want you to hate me forever."

Lori:"Hmph."

Lincoln:"Please, Lori. Give me a chance. I know I wasn't there for you then...but I can make it up for you now."

Lori:"...I would like to see you try...But I won't make it easy for you."

There was some awkward silence going on after that. Luckily, Mr. Loud helped out a little."

Lynn Sr.:"Okay, so...it's been a long night."

Lincoln:"Yeah, Gotham's famous for those."

Lynn Sr.:"So...why don't we all just...get ready for bed?"

Leni:"Wait, so does that mean-?"

Lynn:"Do we actually get to live here?!"

Everyone was starting to get excited, but Alfred broke it up...

Alfred:"Hold on, if I may interrupt, no one said anything about all of you...moving in."

Lola:"What?!"

Luna:"Come on, butler dude."

Rita:"We don't have anywhere else to stay for tonight."

Alfred:"I could recommend some of the finest hotels Gotham has to offer."

Lincoln:"Alfred...just...get them situated into some rooms."

Leni:"Wait, really?!"

Lincoln:"I'll...allow you to stay for now."

With that said, the sisters squealed in joy, then they were all over Lincoln, hugging him tightly. And as much he would like, it didn't seem Lincoln hug them back, but he at least let the kids have their fun...

Lincoln:"Alright, alright. Don't get too excited. Not sure if this'll be permanent or not."

Lana:"Aw, but, can it be?"

Leni:"We would really love to live with you, Lincoln."

Lynn:"We didn't come all this way for nothing!"

Lincoln:"Just...I'll figure it out. In the mean time...Alfred?"

Alfred:"I shall them to their rooms, sir."

Lincoln:"Thanks, Al."

Alfred:"This way, children."

And with that, Alfred guides the kids over to a nearby stairwell, allowing them to go down the hall. But first, he pulls Lincoln aside so that he could talk to him...

Alfred:"I don't suppose you're actually allowing this to happen."

Lincoln:"Come on, Alfred."

Alfred:"They are strangers to you, Master Lincoln. I could see that in your eyes, and you are still allow them to stay in your own."

Lincoln:"They see me as family, and I see a little bit of that too. And if they really are, who am I to say no?"

Alfred:"But for that to happen just like this...you know I am willing to follow you to the ends of the earth, but I'm only asking you to think this over and see if it is the right decision."

Lincoln:"I will, Alfred. Don't think this is my first time dealing with this kind of stuff."

Alfred:"Which I am sure it is."

Lincoln:"Hmph. I'll handle it. Besides, I think the house could use a little filling up."

Alfred:"Yes, but what if they discover that...other secret?"

Lincoln:"You know, Al, you really should learn not to talk so loud."

Alfred:"And why is that, sir?"

Lincoln:"(gritting teeth) Because Mr. and Mrs. Loud are still here."

The two turn to see Lynn and Rita talking to each other until they turn to see Lincoln and Alfred looking at them. Lincoln awkwardly waves at them and they wave back, and then, he turns back to Alfred...

Lincoln:"Now, I might agree that it may get difficult to live my other life with them around, but I'll pull through. And I know you will too. Trust me, this may not be as bad it seems."

Alfred:"Hmm...Master Thomas shared the same confidence as you. I trust you, Lincoln. So don't give a reason to regret that."

Lincoln:"Of course not. Now please, go get the girls situated before something happens."

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Lynn:"Oops!"

Alfred:"(sighs) Right away, sir. Wish me luck."

As Alfred headed upstairs, Lincoln let out a heavy sigh, and then headed towards the couple again...

Lincoln:"So...you really are my birth parents?"

Rita:"...That's right."

Lynn Sr.:"...You believe that, don't you?"

Lincoln:"Not so sure, yet. But..since you're here...why not catch up a little?"

Rita:"We would like that very much."

Meanwhile, Alfred gets all the girls into proper rooms for them and begins to pray that they don't bring the entire manor down on it's hinges. The last two to get situated were Lori and Leni, heading into a room with two beds...

Alfred:"And this shall be your room for now."

Leni:"Thanks Alfred!"

Lori:"Yeah...thanks."

Alfred:"You're very welcome, you two. I shall leave you to get settled."

Leni:"Bye!...Isn't this great, Lori? We've finally made it! Does this mean we're Waynes now?"

Lori:"No, Leni. We're not Waynes...and all the better for it."

Leni:"Come on, Lori. You can't stay mad at him forever, and you know it."

Lori:"You don't get it, Leni! When I looked at him, I could see in his eyes that he was questioning whether or not we were actually family. I can guarantee you that we won't be here long!"

Leni:"Lori, we didn't come all this way for nothing. We finally have our brother back and we now have a chance to enjoy what it's like to live the good life! Why can't you try to at least enjoy it?"

Lori:"'Cause I literally just don't see the point!"

Leni:"Lori...he IS our brother. I can feel it in my heart that he is our Linky. Sure, he may have lost his memory, but we can help him with that. I can tell that Mom and Dad are, like, talking to him right now about it. He'll see that we ARE family."

Lori:"Hmm..."

Leni:"Just give it time. Now, let's get some sleep, okay?"

Lori:"...Okay."

Leni:"Good. Good night, Lori."

Lori:"Good night, Leni."

The two of them didn't waste any time hitting the hay, and there was no doubt in Lori's mind that it was one of the comfiest beds she's ever slept in...

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