Robin was out on patrol, swinging around Gotham. So far, it was quiet. Robin was thinking about calling it a night, when he saw a figure pickpocket a man. The figure took off, Robin running after him. The thief looked behind his back, and must have seen him, because he began running faster.
The two of them ran across the streets, until they came to a dead-end and the thief was trapped. Robin stopped behind him.
"Give it up. Its just a few bucks anyway," Robin said, wondering why the thief was so determined to keep the little money he had stolen. As the thief turned around to face him, Robin realized that the culprit was a girl. She was about his age, by the looks of it.
"'Just a few bucks'? Do you have any idea how much 'just a few bucks' could get me?" she demanded. Robin observed that the girl seemed to have a fire in her eyes. He walked forward with his hands up in a somewhat peaceful gesture.
"Look, if you give the man back his money, I'll let this slip and pretend it never happened." The girl shook her head. "I need the money…"
Robin sighed and put his hands down. He didn't want to turn her in, she was so young. Robin narrowed his eyes at her. Also, it looked like she'd been on the streets for a while. Robin suddenly had pity for her. Then something occurred to him.
"Where are your parents?"
The girl glared at him. "Gotham Cemetery, though I bet yours are back at home." Robin shook his head.
The girl gave him a confused look. "Then where are they?"
Robin looked at her. "Same place as yours."
The girl's eyes widened and she looked at the ground. "I'm sorry."
Then she looked up. "My parents died in a fire when I was 6."
Robin gave her a pitiful look. "Mine died in front of me when I was 10."
"How did they die?" Robin shook his head. "I'm sorry, I can't tell you that."
"Its ok, I understand. Gotta protect your secret identity." Robin nodded. "Now, you really need to return that money."
The girl looked at the wallet she held in her hand, then at Robin and sighed. "Here."
Robin took the wallet gratefully and pocketed it. Then he got an idea. "Hey, I think I know a place you can go."
The girl perked up. "You do?"
Robin nodded. "Yea, but you gotta trust me."
The girl hesitated, then nodded. "Ok," she said.
Robin grinned. "Oh, by the way, whats your name?"
"My name is Jasmine. Jasmine Williams," the girl replied with a smile. Robin's grin became a smile as well. Huh, smiles really were contagious.
Hey guys! Short chapter, I know. I originally wrote a really, really long chapter but decided to break it down. A lot. Let me know what you think!
-Silver