Do not touch 'my' Nightwing.
Damien Wayne or as he prefered to be called Damien Grayson watched as his older brother and surrogate father changed into his hero persona. He was changing as well but he couldn't help but watch his surrogate father get changed. They had just gotten back from one of those boring parties that his biological father had forced them to. Now they had five minutes before they had to go to the newly reconstructed mountain for a training session and possibly a mission. "Alright little D, you ready?" Richard asked picking up their masks.
"Of course Grayson." Damien replied taking his mask from Richard's open hand. They slapped their masks on transforming the duo into Nightwing and Robin, the two fearless birds of Gotham and BludHaven. They stepped into the zeta-beam and were immediately transported to the mountain. The computer called out their names and numbers as they arrived. Robin watched as the younger teens crowded Nightwing the moment he stepped out. They asked him various questions about that night's training and any chance of a mission.
Robin kept his distance as he watched his surrogate father interact with the teens. When he had first joined Young Justice he was cautious of them and how they treated his 'father'. He was pleasantly surprised when they showed no hostility towards him even after what had happened with the Reach invasion. He wouldn't have hesitated in taking down any of them, if they had so much as said a bad word towards his 'father'. Though he would never admit it aloud, Robin hated the thought of anyone touching his Nightwing.
Kid Flash and Flash had learned this the hard way when they had pulled a prank on Nightwing. It was a simple bucket of water and Nightwing had even laughed alongside the duo. That however did not ease their 'punishment' as he liked to call it. Since he was forbidden from causing any serious harm to his teammates he was forced to prank them.
The next morning both speedsters awoke to see all of their costumes were dyed pretty pink and had sparkly glitter all over them. Their casual clothing was also replaced with pretty pink dresses. If that wasn't enough then the fact that every TV station in the country were doing a special on the pictures of the speedsters wearing said pretty pink costumes. The only thing they had to identify the culprit was a note saying: 'Don't touch my Nightwing or else you will feel my wrath!'
Red Robin walked up to him and ruffled his hair much to Robin's annoyance. "Hey Rob." He said casually. "Hello predecessor." Robin spoke shortly. "Wow someone's in a bad mood. Let me guess, Nightwing refused to take you out on patrol later in BludHaven?" Red Robin asked just as casually. Robin groaned. "Of course not. Nightwing and I will be patrolling BludHaven just as we usually do. But if you must know father forced us into attending one of his parties." Robin told him to which Red Robin nodded.
"I feel for you bro. I really do." Red Robin replied lightly. Robin merely glared at his predecessor as Nightwing called everyone to the training room. Once everyone was gathered, including Superboy Miss Martian, Aqualad, Huntress and Wally West, he looked at everyone. "Alright guys. Today we will be doing some special partner training. The goal of the exercise is to be able to help you understand your teammates better." Nightwing explained to which everyone nodded. "Alright, Team one: Huntress and Aresnal." Nightwing called out loudly.
"Oh great, I'm stuck with Mr. I have a stick up my butt." Huntress muttered to herself. "Don't think for a moment I enjoy the thought of us working together for even a moment princess." Aresenal replied crossing his arms. "Enough chatter. Go run training course 3." Nightwing instructed. The duo grunted but went to work on one of the many obstical courses set in the area. "Team Two: Blue Beetle and Kid Flash." He instructed to which he heard some cheers. "Awesome! Blue did you hear that? We're gonna be partners! This is so crash!" Kid Flash exlcaimed to Blue Beetle's amusement.
"No we cannot blast him through the wall!" Blue said to himself. "Because it's wrong that's why! I don't care if you find him annoying, he's my best friend!" Blue said to the beetle. Kid Flash rolled his eyes at his friend talking to the beetle. "Training course two." Nightwing instructed as the duo left to the training course. "Team Three: Red Robin and Wondergirl." Nightwing called out to the couple's amusement.
"Alright beautiful, you ready to kick some ass?" Red asked his beautiful young girlfriend. "Language Red!" Nightwing reprimanded much to Robin's amusement. Red groaned and rolled his eyes. "Of course! Which course Nightwing?" She asked their leader. "Six and no secret makeout sessions in between!" Nightwing told them which caused them both to flush red. The two left with their faces just like that.
"Team Four: Lagann and Aqualad." Nightwing called out to to the pair. Aqualad stepped forward to meet the younger member. "Let us make this a successful training session." He told Lagann to which he nodded. "Likewise Aqualad." He stated briefly. "Course eight." Nightwing said as they looked at him. "Team Five: Gear and Static!" Nightwing called out much to the friend's enjoyment.
"Ready Static?" Gear asked his friend with a smile on his face. "Well I got the Static if you got the shock!" Static replied as they fist pumped. "Course nine and Gear no secret worshipping at your shrine of me!" He commanded to Gear's disappointment. "Ahh man!" He called out leaving the room with Static.
Robin tilted his head to the side at site and put the information away for another day. He had been a little skeptical about Gear since he had joined a week ago. He had been afraid that he may be a potential threat but now he knew that he had to watch him for another reason. Just incase he tried to put the moves on his father. "Superboy you and Miss M are at Training course 10." Nightwing said to the couple. "Alright then we'll see you in a bit Nightwing. Bye Robin!" Miss Martian said waving to the two as she led Superboy out of the room.
"Warp, you and Supergirl are at training room 1." Nightwing instructed the final two members. Wally nodded at the use of his new name and proceeded to escort Supergirl out of the room. "Alright Nightwing so what course are we going on?" Robin asked now that they were alone in the room. "We're not." Nightwing said briefly. "What?! Why not?!" Robin protested immediately. Nightwing turned his full attention to Robin.
"Because there's an emergency in BludHaven. Blockbuster is reaping havoc on the town, and we're needed." Nightwing explained to him which immediately calmed his sour mood. "I see. Then what are we waiting for?" Robin asked walking over to the door. Nightwing chuckled as he walked beside him and ruffled his hair. If anyone else had done it he would've given them a glare, even if that anyone was his biological father. Nightwing was the only one allowed to do it because he was the one whose praise he wanted.
Though he would solemnly admit it, whenever Nightwing ruffled his hair, whether it be right before a job or right after a good training session, he always felt more upbeat and dare I say happy. "Let's go kick some ass!" Robin called out as they ran into the zeta-beam.
An hour later Robin was glaring at Blockbuster. Before you ask, no it wasn't his normal glare, hell it wasn't even a bat-glare. No this was his 'I'm going to kill you' glare. Why would Robin be directing his fearest gaze at the villain besides for intimidation purposes? The answer to that question was standing right in front of him. Well standing is kind of stretching it because Nightwing struggled to keep his balance in front of the villain.
Nightwing had entrusted Robin with the task of taking down every common criminal while he dealt with Blockbuster. Anyone else would've taken it as an insult, but to Robin it was a symbol of praise. Nightwing trusted him to make sure no one was able to attack him from behind while he fought Blockbuster. Robin had done just that and when he went to find his mentor, this was the state he found them in.
He slipped four batrangs into each hand and growled at the villain. Blockbuster had just picked Nightwing up with his giant hand and lifted him above the ground. "Put him down!" Robin said through clenched teeth. "Now why would I do that?" Blockbuster asked with a hollow laugh. Nightwing groaned and struggled within the grip. "Because if you don't, you will learn a very important lesson the hard way!" Robin told him clenching the weapons tighter. "Oh really and what is that?" Blockbuster asked with another hollow laugh.
Robin let loose the batrangs which all managed to embed themselves in the giant's skin. Blockbuster growled and released Nightwing. Nightwing dropped to the ground as Robin leapt into the air. "Dont-" Robin landed on Blockbuster's face causing him to crash into the ground. He flipped off of his face and into the air. "Touch-" He landed hard on the mutant's stomach. "MY" He pulled out his two escrima sticks and slammed one into Blockbuster's arm. "Nightwing!" He finally cried out curb stomping the villain unconscious.
Once Robin was sure Blockbuster would not awaken anytime soon he went to check on his mentor. Nightwing's face had a bluish look to it but he still managed to smile. "Good Job partner." Nightwing commended despite his physical state. "Of course did you expect anything less?" Robin asked sarcastically. "Nope. Once you showed up, I knew you could take him down." Nightwing stated as Robin helped him up. Robin smiled slightly at this compliment.
Two hours later, Damien was laying in his bed. They had gotten home just about an hour ago and though he had wanted to stay up to make sure his father was ok, he was forced to bed by the only man who had power over even his biological father. A man whose name is so infamous that people only know him by a nickname. Agent A. The batlcan however knows him as Alfred. So here he laid with no idea of his 'father's' injury. Deciding he had done enough waiting he slipped out of his room and into Richard's. He saw Richard sleeping soundly on his side facing the door.
He took a moment to look at his surrogate father's sleeping face. He had been called a murderer, a demon, and even Satan himself by others. However whenever it came to Grayson, he was never called such things. Nor was he called these things within the man's presence. Those who even thought of saying them probably feared ending up like Bob. Bob was a nice guy until he had called Damien Satan's spawn in front of Grayson. Grayson had taken the man down in record time despite being in his civilian persona.
He warned Bob that the next time he heard it out of his mouth, he'd be six feet under. As Richard he was smart, witty and overly annoying. As Nightwing he was strong, smart and the greatest leader, anyone could ever ask for. The only thing that both his persona's had in common in Damien's opinon was the way they treated him and the role they both played in his life. Richard was his surrogate father while Nightwing was his mentor and sometimes overly protective father.
He smiled to himself turning to leave but a voice stopped him. "You gonna just stand there or you gonna join me?". Damien turned to see his father wide awake with a small smile on his face. Damien didn't hesitate walking over to join his father. He laid in the bed beside his father. Richard proceeded to soothe Damien to sleep with tales of the Reach invasion.
As Damien drifted off to sleep he couldn't help but fear that another villain(or hero) would attempt to harm his surrogate father. "Good Night father." He said to which Richard smiled at. "Night son." He replied to which Damien smiled slightly at. Well it doesn't matter anywas because anyone that was stupid enough to mess with his Nightwing, would feel his wrath!
Alright random one shot done. I'm planning on doing another one with Damien wanting to take up the Nightwing mantle later in the future but I gotta see how this one does first. Also this was to help me with a story i'm co-writing, that will maybe possible become Young Justice season 3!
