(AN: I know that all my batman facts are probably a little off, but this is a fanfiction so deal with it :p Also this is my second fanfic so please, please, please R&R I need your imput and advice. I'll try and update often. This first part is a little short sorry.)

Disclaimer: I do not own batman (I know what a shocker)

I narrowed my eyes and looked down the side of the building. The cars honked and swooshed by below me. I backed up a few yards and ran. As my second leg left the roof I looked down and saw the little bright dots move around one last time. While I free-fell throught the cold Gothem air I was able to move into a diving postion. Now I was falling head first into the river of fast-moving metal and lights. My muscles tightened and I twisted into a flip. One after another, soon I was slowing down dramatically. I tilted my body and drifted over the top of another building. I landed on my feet next to him.

"You've learned a lot, Robin."

"Thank you, but I would not have learned much of this without you." For once I was on a good basis with my master, The Batman. "Where've you been tonight?"

"Away," with that one gruff word he was gone. Dissappeared into the dark night air. I sighed and walked to the edge of the building. Don't get me wrong, I like Bruce a lot but he never treated me like he treated everyone else. Five years ago he found me inches from death at the hands of two-face. He didn't have to save me but he did. I know he never wanted a partner or an apprentice but now he had both. I wanted to tell him "thank you" and I wanted to tell him my secret but I couldn't.