Flight Through Fire
Episode 1: Rise.
Author: Brruundin
Warning, I do not own the Robin or any other DC characters I may use. Hello all! This is my sort of spinoff to my Teen Titans Fan-fiction, which if you haven't read it right here s/8366807/1/Titans-Beyond . Please be sure to check it out as well. It's not necessary to read it to read this but, it provides all the background information that Robin has dealt with after the Teen Titans season 5 ended. But with that I'm going to get on with the work now. I hope you enjoy! (:
Night had fallen. With each footstep Robin took, the more calm he became. He was running on pure adrenaline. He was angry and bitter. The sense of betrayal over took his thoughts, and he ran through the night like an angry wolf in search of food. But unlike a wolf he was doing this solo, away from his pack. They pushed him over the edge like the pack of savages they were. No matter, he didn't need them. He could do anything on his own if he set mind to the task. However, he wasn't sure where he was going. He stops, and wipes his face which was drenched with sweat. He wasn't sure where he was at this point, for all he could see was the night sky and trees for miles on end. He was beginning to become fatigued due to all the stress his body has been through. He couldn't even remember the last time he had eaten. No matter, he would carry on until his feet wouldn't go anymore. He had to get away, he had to escape.
Even though with each step he grew more tired, the thrill and excitement of this escape delighted him, keeping him calm. As he moved through the forest like a deer with almost leaping strides, he began to formulate his next move. Maybe he could help me… After all, he's the reason I am where I am today. But how do I get there? Robin wondered thinking about returning to his first home, his sanctuary before the Titans. It seemed like the right thing to do and he decided to keep running towards where he felt he should go.
A thought passes through his brain, he almost freezes in the middle of it. He takes a couple deep breathes and reaches for something in pocket. A GPS radio he always had on him, just in case he was ever lost or in need of some direction. As tries to remember the coordinates of the place he wanted to be, he starts to walk again, in fear of cramping up if he just stood still. Once he was on track he ties the device around his neck with some string from inside he utility belt. This would be his compass, his north star.
He was quite pleased he was headed in the right direction from the start; maybe faith decided this is where he should go after all; he pondered that idea along the way. He knew this journey wouldn't be a short one, especially on foot. It was a long ways away, and he only just left Jump City. He sighed, but began to carry on. 100 miles to go…. He decided once he had gotten a third of way he would stop. He would need his strength to carry on. He also decides again using transportation for this journey. He felt he needed the travel for time to reflect and to plan for the future. He knew it wasn't going to be an easy journey but it was much needed at this point; for his own good, and the good of others.
Hours passed, as the young hero pushed his body to its limits. He had climbed over many hills, rivers, and even up the side of a dangerous mountain. He was thankful no wildlife had welcomed itself yet. He wasn't sure how well he could defend himself at this point. So when he was getting close to about 70 miles to go, he decided to call it quits for the night. He was exhausted, and knew the rest of the journey wouldn't be easy. He saw that a small town was about halfway in between where he was, and his final destination, and would get supplies there in the morning. But for now, he decided he would rest; he had a long journey ahead of him still. Robin checks his belt for a lighter of any sort; he finds a very small one that felt had very little fuel left. He scavenges up some small twigs and dry grass, and begins to make a fire. When it begins to ignite, he searches again for some small branches, and maybe even a log or two. He wanted to light a fire so he could keep watch until he fell asleep, and to possibly keep away any unwanted guests that may arrive from the wilderness. As soon as he found what he needed, he had no trouble in getting the fire to stay lit. Once it began to roar, he felt a rumble in his stomach. He checked for any dried food supplies… Nothing… He sighed, but could hear running water nearby. Maybe there was a source of fish. He walked towards it, and could see some movement. He then takes a blade, and carves one of the branches into a spear. Once he is finished, he waits for the right moment to strike. Got it! Robin says to himself when lifting up the spear and grabbing the freshly caught fish. It wasn't very big but it would hold him over until morning when he could get more supplies. He begins to gut and clean the fish before he decides to eat. Then he takes what meat he has and cooks it over the fire. When he feels it has been fully cooked. He decides to eat. It isn't the best tasting thing, but at this point anything will do, he just wants to calm the crave of food.
After his is finished with his fish. He decides to sleep. He checks his belt again; takes out a very compacted sleeping bag he keeps in there for times like this. Once he finishes laying it out, he crawls inside. The fire helps keep it warm. He was comfortable for once; he could feel his eyes beginning to become heavy. He decided to not fight this battle and slowly drifted into a state of peace.
Hours later, he awoke to sound of birds chirping. He looks around. The fire was now a small bed of warm embers. No creatures other than the birds had been around. He was thankful, and decided to get up and continue the journey. The stream wasn't far from his camp so he dipped his arms into the water and carried it the few ambers and put out what was left of it. Then, he rolls up the bag very tightly and sticks it back into his belt. He was ready to continue, and starts to head towards his next stop.
Once again, the hours pass, Robin has been keeping a jogging pace the whole time. He was in good physical condition, so with plenty of rest this was not very difficult for him. He felt like he was getting close, she decides to check his GPS again. 5 miles to go? Time to pick up the pace! That thought goes through his head, and begins to push his body further, and he goes into a full sprint. The adrenaline carries him, he felt like he could keep this up for miles, or at least until he got to the town. About 20 minutes pass and he can see signs of settlement. He cheers, and goes at full speed until he reaches the town. He looks around, but sees very few people. He heads over to a local shop to ask about supplies.
When he opens the door, he notices how empty it is. Not a sound was to be heard, and he couldn't see anyone behind the counter, perhaps he should say something?
"Hello, is anyone here?" Robin says, the words came out difficult at first because he hadn't spoken in so long, and he was so short of breath from the push to the city. He waits for a second, and then he hears a faint murmur from the back, an old man appears and is surprised to see someone in his store.
"Oh hello there, we usually don't get customers at this early in the morning, how may I help?" The old man says, being friendly to the strange boy dressed in a silly costume.
"Hello sir, I've been on a journey from Jump City on my way to Gotham, and would like supplies to continue my trip, I was wondering if you had any dried foods, a backpack and maybe any other survival gear? I don't have much money, but I'll give you what I have" Robin says, while reaching for some coins and a few bills from his belt.
"Oh my Jump City? That's quite a ways from on foot. Don't worry about it boy, It'll be fine, I'm always grateful to help a hero in need." The old man replies, Robin could tell he knew who he was, or at least knew he was a superhero.
"Just take what you need and be on your way, Batman rescued my daughter from near death a few years ago, and ever since, I'm always grateful to help one of his kind." The man says, explaining his reasons for being so generous.
"Well thanks… I won't be long, and I won't take very much; just what I need and thanks again." Robin says, while the man nods, then Robin gets everything he feels he needs and heads on out of the way and back on to complete his journey. As he walked, he thought to himself, Hmm, Batman helped that guy, but I never heard of anyone doing something so generous like that for someone who didn't do anything. Oh well, I'll take what I can get. Then Robin continues on while snacking on some trail mix he picked up, he decided he could use another little boost.
This part of the journey wasn't so rough, as it was mostly downhill. It was a cloudy day, so it wasn't very warm so Robin could keep up a good pace without feeling the need to stop a take a drink of water. Occasionally, he would reach for a bottle and pour it on himself. But he found he needed to do that once or twice, because it kept him cool for a long while.
As a few more hours passed he knew he was getting closer to Gotham. The terrain looked more familiar, and could see large buildings way off into the distant. He assumed that was it, and began to the sprint towards it. While doing so he noticed it started to rain a little. A moment of peace passed through his soul. The cold drizzle from the sky felt good. He knew he was closer to home. Then he saw it, the metal monster that overlooked the world, separating Gotham from everything else; The Gotham City Bridge. He was indeed home. He felt butterflies in his stomach. He knows he would be unexpected; will the big guy take me back? How would he handle the situation, the burden I have bared if he were in my shoes? Oh well, I can only hope for the best I guess. Robin then reaches for his grapple gun. He felt now would the time to use it. It was here after all, where it all started; Gotham City. He had so many questions. He knew from here on out his life would be completely different. But how much different he had yet to realize.
A/N Chapter 1 is done. Looks like Robin made it to Gotham City safely. Will Batman take him back or will be forced back out onto the street and have to create a new identity on his own? All will be answered in time. Please review and check out my other story! (: