Tender
Chapter 1
A/N: So this is my new story Tender! I'm really excited for this because I had this in a dream but it was so cool because it continued each night! But anyway the story is mainly around my own made-up character and Dick Grayson/Nightwing so it's set around season 2
Note: Italics mean thoughts of the said character.
Really hope you enjoy it and here is the first chapter of Tender…
Normal POV
Blϋdhaven
The city of Blϋdhaven, almost as bad as Gotham, if not worse. Constantly harbouring drug dealings, theft and murder but crime rate had been down recently. Most would thank the resident hero known as Nightwing, 1st partner to Batman: The Dark Knight, and former Robin. Until leaving his city and his Robin personnel to fight crime solo.
Although still part of the Justice League Nightwing preferred to help the people of the decaying city of Blϋdhaven.
Cold air slapped against the face of a young man, only in his late teens, as he watched the city below. The moonlight was absorbed in his costume creating a dark silhouette. The only evidence of someone there was the symbol of a blue bird that covered his chest. His hair was black and hanging loosely over his forehead while his eyes were concealed by a domino mask.
Nightwing's POV
So far this night he'd stopped a small drug dealing and an attempted kidnapping. Why people would allow their children out at this time he didn't know. Crime was low at the moment yes but still existent. This was never going to be a city where it was safe to leave your door unlocked.
The lack of crime did mean one good thing for the young hero it allowed him some time off. It was coming up to the anniversary of the last performance of "The Flying Graysons" and this was a time when his own performance of crime fighting wasn't at its best. But this didn't stop Nightwing from investigating the unexplainable lack crime that was starting to show, someone other than himself must be doing it. He knew it wasn't any member of the League or the team as it was a well known fact Blϋdhaven was Nightwing's territory.
The air was cold tonight. Probably from the fact he was sat on the roof of a building by the docks. He was currently looking down on a money shipment that was taking place. He'd heard about it from two corrupt policemen, most of the law enforcement members in this city were involved in gangs, cults or other big organisations so news spread fast.
The quiet sound of the sea was suddenly over-clouded with the sound of a girl crying out in pain. Nightwing quickly lunged off the building as he spotted the scene below. A group of men were closing in on the unknown girl; she was pressed up against the wall of a building with her eyes wide. Nightwing smiled to himself as he landed behind the men.
"Looks like I've got to help the damsel in distress"
Unknown Girl's POV
"Well done Scout, trust you to challenge 5 massive guys that could snap you like a twig and in Blϋdhaven no less."
The men started to walk forwards slowly, smiling as they came. Looking around my eyes rest on one guy stood on the right. His face is bruised and a long scar runs across his cheek.
"Well I guess I now know what the big guy meant when he said he had friends. To be honest I don't know why he's so upset about the scar it was only a tiny scratch… made by a knife but still. Besides it helps with the whole big tough guy look, as long as he doesn't mention that it was done by an 18 year old girl…"
I set my body into a fighting stance knowing fully well that I can't take them all I sure I can get a few strikes to them all.
I launch myself forward surprising all the men aside from scar-face who looked amused that I'd try when outnumbered. I swing my leg round knocking two of the men down flat and continue to hand spring around the rest distracting them, until I can think of another attempt to strike, but it's cut short as one of them grabs my leg smacking me against the wall causing a sound of pain escape from my mouth. I look down at the point of pain and notice my once intact ankle was now bent at a worrying angle.
"Ow, great that's gonna leave a mark."
I step forward gently on my foot to stand them off again. But the weight is too much. My body falls forward, but before my hands reach the floor ugly number one grabs the front of my t-shirt. His face gives off an unfriendly smile as he smacks me against the wall.
… Can't *SMACK* … fight *SMACK* … back *SMACK*
Nightwing POV
I land as quietly as possible behind the group.
"And she's out cold, oh and great the thugs that did this have just got back up, I need to work fast."
I skilfully threw a handful of Wingdings** towards their faces. The distraction allowed enough time to sneak up behind two of the guys knocking them out. But noise from the now unconscious thugs was loud enough to put full attention on me.
"Good, two down three to go. And now their not concentrating on the girl. But I think she's waking up."
Dropping a smoke bomb, I finished the job with a combo of punches, each harder than the last.
Turning around, my eyes caught the sight of the girl who was now leaning against the wall. Noticing her ankle I made a quick medical assessment. I only had a small amount of medical training from Batman but it didn't take an idiot to tell it was broken. My eyes continued to look at her for any sign of other injuries; she had a heart shaped face with bright green eyes, her hair was a mousey brown and was shaped around her head. She looked about 5'7 and of medium build. She wasn't fat; she actually looked rather small aside from the clear strength on her arms and legs, all which were above the average woman of her age, which I guessed was about 16 – 19.
I was about to offer her a lift to the nearest hospital. But I never expected what she said to come out of her mouth.
"Dick?"
**I googled it and Nightwing's equivalent for 'Batarangs' are called 'Wingdings'.
So yeah that's the first chapter for Tender ^.^
Reviews are always welcomed and I may try to respond to any I get here at the bottom! So once Chapter 2 is out check out what I've said!
Also I'm still trying to understand how I'm going to write this so if there are any rookie mistakes please forgive me I'm only human