A/N—I decided to continue this story as my dear friend Hepburn said that she would love to see how Dick and Donna dealt with the change in their relationship and how they handled bring in Roy. So thanks for the encouragement. Also thanks to Ares-81 for the beta. Please read and review.

Spoilers—ROBW#1

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Now every one of us was made to suffer

Every one of us was made to weep

But we've been hurting one another

And now the pain has cut too deep...

So take me from the wreckage

Save me from the blast

Lift me up and take me back

Don't let me keep on walking...

Walking on broken glass

Walking on walking on broken glass—Walking on Broken Glass by Annie Lennox

Chapter 2—Walking on Broken Glass

Donna awakened with a feeling of lassitude in her muscles. Her half awake mind tried to remember the last time she'd felt this good. Probably not since the early days with Kyle had she felt so satisfied by sex. She sighed, thinking back to the last time she had been with anybody and shuddered when she realized it had been Coeus during the time she was brainwashed into believing she was his wife. Ew!

For a brief moment she snuggled into the warm body next to her and inhaled the wonderful male scent that only Dick had. Then her body stiffened as she remembered the night before. Holy Zeus! What had she been thinking allowing herself to have sex with one of her best friends? She sucked at romantic relationships but she had always been able to stay close to Dick because she never crossed that line with him. Stupid! Really stupid, Donna! she thought as she rolled away from him.

They had agreed last night to go back to being just friends and she was going to make that happen. She thought about just gathering her clothes and doing the walk of shame out of there but she knew she couldn't do it. First of all she would have to face Dick in a few hours at the JLA meeting and second she needed to talk to him about Roy and what they should do about him. It was the reason she had come last night but Dick's and her emotions had gotten out of hand.

She decided to shower and clear her mind so she headed to the en-suite bathroom. This penthouse was a step up from his last apartment for sure, she thought as she saw the jacuzzi bathtub and massive walk in shower. Dick hadn't been a slob but everything practically sparkled in this bathroom. She had the feeling she could expect a gourmet breakfast instead of his typical three-day-old cold pizza.

The water felt great as it cascaded over her body. She felt her mind clearing and her resolve hardening as she washed her body. She would talk to Dick about going after Roy. She felt that they should be the ones to bring him in. Maybe they could even get him to turn himself in. If he could just get off the drugs he would realize that he had done something terrible and he would face the consequences and his friends would be there for him. She fought down the tears that wanted to well up again as she remembered how hateful Roy had been at Lian's funeral. They had to be able to save him. They had already lost Garth she didn't want lose Roy as well.

She dried off and found some lotion and a fresh toothbrush in the cabinet. After brushing her teeth she quickly dried her hair and grabbed the robe off the door. It smelled like Dick and her body reacted to his smell but Donna ruthlessly squashed any feelings of attraction. They were best friends and would remain as such. She just couldn't lose another friend.

Feeling resolved she stepped out of the bathroom and almost lost it as she saw Dick standing there in nothing but a pair of sweat pants. His hair was messy and his lean but muscular chest rippled as he handed her a black dress. It took her a moment to realize he was talking.

"I had Alfred find you something to wear that is a little more suitable for daylight," he said with his usual smile and seeing that smile helped Donna again quell any physical attraction she felt toward him. He was again the sweet boy she grew up with.

"Thanks Short-Pants," she said as she accepted the black three quarter sleeve wrap dress. She scooped her underwear and strapless bra off the floor along with her black sandals and went back into the bathroom to dress.

"Donna sweetheart, you know we need to talk about Roy?" Dick asked talking through the door.

"Of course, that's why I came here last night. We need to bring him in and get him some help," she replied as she tied the dress into place. It fit her nicely and flattered her curves.

"I already tried that and you saw how well it worked out. Donna I'm afraid that we are going to have to bring him in. I think we should get the League..." Dick began.

"No!" Donna yelled as she yanked open the door. She had one sandal on and the other was in her hand and the look in her eyes was fierce. "No League. This is a Titans' problem and we will solve it. You and me-Dick and Donna. We will get Roy back, get him some help and get him to face what he's done."

Dick stared at her a moment before saying gently, "He isn't the Roy we used to know. Losing Lian and the damage those nanites did when he lost his arm… it changed him."

"Our Roy is in there somewhere and as his friends we owe it to him to try. You guys were willing to travel across the galaxy to save me. Why can't we try to save him?" Donna felt the tears welling in her eyes again and Dick must have sensed her pain because he pulled her into his arms and gently rubbed her back until she calmed down.

"Okay sweetheart we'll try it your way but I want you to agree that if we can't get through to him that you will help me bring him to justice," Dick negotiated.

"All right," she said as she pulled back and looked into his eyes. For a moment she forgot about Roy as she saw his tender expression and sudden tension seemed to flare up between them. Donna glanced at his lips before quickly pulling away and focusing on putting on her other sandal.

Dick cleared his throat and changed the subject, "I know Alfie's made an awesome breakfast. Would you care to join me for some pancakes?"

Donna looked up with an excited expression, "The chocolate chip ones he used to make for us when we were kids?"

"Yep," he replied and Donna nearly knocked him over trying to get to the kitchen in her excitement. For a brief moment she was thirteen again and pancakes could solve all her problems. She could hear Dick laughing behind her and she smiled as she entered the large and beautiful kitchen. She could smell the delicious aromas of the pancakes, bacon and coffee.

"Good morning Miss Troy. How are you feeling this morning?" he said as he placed a plate of delicious food in front of her. "Coffee?"

"Oh yes please and I am great now that I have your wonderful pancakes in front of me," she said as she took a bite and closed her eyes and let out a little moan of pleasure as they melted in her mouth.

Donna opened her eyes to see Dick staring at her intensely and she felt color rising in her cheeks. She felt a sudden heat in the pit of her stomach and was grateful a moment later when Alfred provided a distraction by setting a cup of coffee in front of her. She immediately focused her attention on it, savoring the rich aroma before taking a sip. Of course it was delicious, as one could expect no less from Alfred Pennyworth. By the time she looked up again Dick was focused on his own breakfast.

They ate in silence for a while before Donna glanced at the kitchen clock and realized how late it was. She was supposed to meet Diana to discuss League business before the meeting tonight. She knew that Superman, along with Green Lantern and Booster Gold, had been recruited by Rip Hunter to search through time to stop Bruce Wayne from destroying all time or something like that. She just hoped they could find him, repair whatever damage was done to the time stream and bring him home. Whatever their differences, Dick needed him. She'd seen her fun loving friend sink into the darkness with his mentor's death and she didn't like it. She knew he was a good Batman and he took good care of Gotham but she didn't want him turning into Bruce.

She quickly gulped the last of her coffee and rose from the table. "Thank you for making me breakfast Alfred, it was splendid as always but I have to be off. I was supposed to meet Diana this morning and I'm late. Dick, I'll see you at the meeting later."

"Actually no, I have to go to Bludhaven later to check out what's left of Darkseid's lair and gather evidence for your sister. Tim will be at the meeting instead," Dick stated as he rose from the table to walk her out.

"Oh, okay," she replied, rather lamely she thought.

"But I have time this morning to start looking for Roy," he added earning a smile from her.

"Thank you so much. You really are a great friend," Donna said earnestly.

"So are you Donna and don't you ever forget that," he replied with a smile as he hugged her goodbye. "I will call you as soon as I find anything important."

"Good. Well bye Dick, talk to you later," she said as she left the apartment and heard him reply, "Bye Donna," before closing the door. She pressed the button for the elevator with a trembling hand. She was still tingling from his hug. What have I done? she wondered.


Dick closed his eyes and sighed as he shut the door. Yeah, if I'm such a great friend why is it that all I can think about this morning is getting her back into bed, he thought in disgust as he pushed away from the door and saw Tim's grinning face.

"Did I just see you hugging Donna Troy goodbye? You dog," Tim said with a snicker earning a glare from his brother.

"Shut it," Dick hissed as he stalked toward the master bedroom and into the bathroom. He started the shower and stripped of his t-shirt and sweat pants. Maybe if he washed her scent off him he would be able to control his rampaging libido. Why did he allow himself to make love to her of all people?

She was his longest relationship with a female and he loved her unconditionally but he honestly felt it was because they had never acted on any romantic feelings. Sure she was probably the first girl he'd ever been attracted to but she had been interested in Roy so he settled for friendship instead and honestly he didn't regret it. Things had always been good between them and he didn't want that good to go away. Like with Wally, when everything was shit with everyone else they were good with Donna.

He closed his eyes as he stood under warm embrace of the water but all he could think about was Donna's happy moans as she ate her pancakes. Had she always done that and he hadn't noticed? It was so unconsciously sexy that he could barely swallow his coffee as his fought down his arousal. As if coming to her senses she'd stopped and he was able to regain control.

He grabbed the soap and started washing his body. He had to get her scent off of him and then maybe he would forget about the sleepy sex they'd had just a few hours ago. It had just been so natural to roll her beneath him and gently thrust into her body as if they had shared a bed for years. Shouldn't it be awkward and wrong, he wondered? They weren't supposed have that kind of relationship.

Donna had kept her promise and had acted like normal with him this morning. She had been like always and, having lived together on and off for years at the Tower, discussing missions or just talking through the bathroom door seemed normal. But Dick really didn't like one-night stands and after Helena he vowed never to have one again. He wasn't Roy...

As he remembered the guy who was the catalyst for this whole mess, he closed his eyes in pain. Damn you Roy Harper, he thought as he quickly rinsed off. Why couldn't just stay where they could help you, you asshole.

He hated the sense of failure he felt as he toweled off. Remembering all the pain in Donna's eyes last night made him grind his teeth. He quickly dressed and headed to the bunker.

"Okay Roy, let's see what I can find about your whereabouts before I have to head to Bludhaven," he muttered to himself as he started typing rapidly.