AN:

So this is the first story I've written and I know this plotline has probably been done plenty of times before but I love Robin and Superboy's relationship so I thought I'd give it a go. Hopefully it isn't as awful and cheesy as I think it is.

Sorry for any mistakes (I seriously cannot spell to save my life). Constructive criticism is always welcome.

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters, all rights go to DC (I think?)

Conner's patience was running thin as the Atlantean he fought continued to block his punches. Kaldur'ahm dodged and stopped each new attack, seemingly with ease.

Superboy could feel his teams presence watching the two as they sparred. There was the occasional shout of encouragement for both participants but them being there only made Conner nervous. He didn't want to be embarrassed in front of his friends. Conner knew that was not the point of training, he didn't always have to win. Black Canary insisted losing helped one learn their weaknesses and improve. Superboy did not take pleasure in being beaten though.

Conner, in his frustration, failed to notice as his friend quickly switched to offence. His water bearers slashing left and right trying to hit the near indestructible Kryptonian. Conner felt a few slice across his bare arms but he knew they would not leave much damage. Still stings like hell though. He thought.

Conner knew to hold back during sparring, everyone did, he knew not to actually cause serious harm to his team mates. He especially knew as had the strength to cause lasting damage. He knew all of this, but the problem was, if he got frustrated, he tended to loose control.

Conner knew he was getting angrier with every hit the Atlantean landed on him. He couldn't think properly. Couldn't strategise. He just needed Aqualad to stop attacking him. He had to stop the attacks. He leapt into action.

He yelled as he charged forward, simply pushing through the water Kaldur'ahm was using to protect himself.

"Keep you're focus Conner!" Black Canary yelled as she observed from the sideline.

Superboy was soon standing directly in front of the Atlantean who threw his water bearers to the side to engage the Kryptonian in hand-to-hand combat.

Kaldur jumped into action swiftly aiming a punch towards Suberboy's temple, he was surprised when Superboy blocked his attack by grabbing his wrist, effectively stopping the blow from making contact. Conner used this to his advantage as he used Aqualad's momentum to flip the boy over his shoulder. Kaldur landed heavily, his back slamming into the floor, the wind had been knocked out of him.

Aqualad cursed to himself for letting Conner take him down so easily. Even with the Kryptonians super strength, he should have done better than that.

Aqualad, still on the floor in his dazed state, looked up to see Superboy jumping into the air above him, coming down his fist was aimed at the Atlanteans head.

Kaldur'ahm barely managed to make a quick roll out of the way before Conner's fist slammed into the floor right where he had been only moments ago. Aqualad, sensing his friends loss of control, backed away picking up his water bearers that had been discarded on the floor, looking over to Conner he could have sworn the Kryptonian had made a dent in the surface of the training platform.

Robin sensing his friends aggression from the side shouted "Come on Conner! Keep control"

Superboy took a moment to breathe as Robin's words sunk in. What was he doing? He thought to himself If that punch had met it's target Aqualad could have been killed! Superboy knew his mistake and was thankful his friend had been able to dodge his deadly blow.

Superboy stood faced Canary "I think we should stop."

He looked back down to the dent he had made in the floor. "I'm getting too aggressive. I'm sorry Aqualad." He looked at his friend, who was still poised in a defensive position.

Aqualad, realising he was no longer in danger of an attack, swiftly placed his water bearers in the holders on his back and walked to where his friend stood. He stretched out his hand and Conner accepted the gesture as the two shook hands.

"There is nothing to apologise for, my friend" Kaldur'ahm looked to the dented floor below them "You were able to assess when the situation was becoming out of control and that shows great self discipline" Aqualad nodded in sincerity towards Superboy.

Superboy was not convinced by Kaldur'ahms words, however, he had always had trouble controlling his strength. He thought Superman could have helped him learn control but his so called 'father' did not see him often.

Black Canary and the team helped him as best they could with training exercises and stuff like that but through all the practice he could never keep his emotions in check when it really mattered.

Superboy stepped off the sparring arena only to be faced with Robin smiling up at him. "Don't worry Conner. You'll be a Zen Master soon enough."

Conner let a slight snigger loose at the thirteen year olds casual joke. Robin always knew how to lighten the mood and make him feel better. Conner had taken a liking to the upbeat boy as soon as they met, he just always felt comfortable talking to Robin. The younger boy had always been kind to Conner and had taught him a great deal about life outside Cadmus.

Conner shook his head smile fading "I don't know Robin...I'm just too aggressive"

Robin's smile also disappeared as he listened to his team mates lack of confidence.

Canary came over to the two and sighed "Conner, you need to be able to control yourself during battle. You don't think properly when you're angry and during a real fight, when its life or death, you need to keep you're concentration. If you can't even refrain from trying to hurt one of you're own friends, I honestly don't know how you can be trusted as a part of this team."

The room fell into silence, the entire team was shocked and Canary's harsh lecture only made Conner feel more ashamed of himself, maybe she's right, I shouldn't be a part of this team...I'll only end up hurting someone. Before Conner could voice his concerns however, Robin, who had been listening to Canary's words, spoke "No. Conner will always have a place on this team. So what if he's still learning control? Everyone here is still learning something. That's why we're here, that's what training is for. Conner has got control, he just needs time and our support. In fact-" Robin said while removing his belt and gloves "I want to spar with him. Right now. No gadgets, just hand-to-hand combat" Robin stared determinedly at Canary waiting for her response.

Superboy was stunned at the boys outburst, he didn't know Robin cared that much. The rest of the team also wore expressions of shock, not sure how to react to the little birds speech. Canary quickly recovered from her own surprise and frowned "I don't think that's a good idea".

The boy wonder didn't waver in his determination "Why not!? We've sparred before."

Canary's temper rose as she exclaimed "Not like this Robin".

Conner was mortified at Robins request. Sure, they had trained before, but they had never properly sparred. They usually fought from a distance, Superboy only had to dodge the boy wonders attacks, which usually consisted of weaponised gadgets from the boys belt.

Robin was too busy pleading with Canary to notice his distress however "I can help teach him control, please give me a chance".

Canary thought to herself, Robin is capable of besting Conner at hand-to-hand combat in skill, but with Superboy's strength and speed...too much could go wrong. Robin knows how to teach his team mates though, he always finds a way to help his opponent during fights. He and Conner have formed a very good friendship in the past few months on the team. Conner is also very protective of his younger team mate...maybe this will help.

Canary gave another frown "Fine. But I will be stopping this if it looks like its getting out of hand"

Superboy froze and said quietly "No."

Robin looked at him, confused "Conner?"

Superboy replied with new found confidence "This is ridiculous Robin! I'm not going to fight you."

Robin's face hardened "What! Why not?"

Superboy gritted his teeth and yelled "BECAUSE YOU'RE ONLY HUMAN ROBIN!"

There was complete silence after that. The tension in air could be cut with a knife. Robin scowled at the comment "What's that suppose to mean? You think I can't handle myself?"

Superboy's anger faded and he sighed "No Rob...I know not to underestimate you, trust me, but I just...I don't want to end up hurting you"

Robin smirked "You won't. Because like I said, when I'm through with you, you're going to have the control of a Zen Master"

Superboy smiled still slightly unsure "Okay, lets see what you've bird boy"

Robin gave another smirk before bounding off and flipping gracefully onto the platform ready to begin.

"Bring it on, Supey"

To Be Continued...

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