Hi everyone! I'm so happy that you all enjoyed the first chapter. I wanted to thank everyone who reviewed and requested! I practically read over every single one of them like ten times! I really wasnt expecting so many reviews in just one day. haha! So thanks!
The second chapter, Barriers, is dedicated to Yume No Anime, who was my first requester! In your request you asked for either Bruce or Clark to tell Dick how they met one another. Let me say this, when I saw your review, my mind had a field day. Unfortunately, I knew I wouldnt be able to write everything out tonight and I wouldnt be able to go to sleep knowing I didnt update when I had the chance so I decided I would put the Golden Moment into parts. More than likely there will be three parts. I hope you enjoy! XD
"So,"Dick began as he looked up at Bruce. "Why am I going to Metropolis city again?"
Bruce sighed from his spot at the driver's seat as he stopped at a street light glowing a vivid red. Turning his head to his son, he gave him a slightly exasperated look."For the last time, Dick. You're going to stay with a friend of mine while I'm away on a business trip. I would have left you with Alfred, but he's in Ohio taking care of his sick mother so Metropolis is the only place where you can go."
The street light turned green and Bruce's car sped off down the street.
The car was quiet for a moment. Bruce was keeping himself busy by watching the road and Dick was lost in his own thoughts.
"I couldnt stay with Babs? Couldn't she watch me?"Robin asked, hopefully.
"No."Bruce said, sharply."Barbara is busy with college. She wont have the time to take care of you."
Dick frowned, glaring slightly up at the billionaire."I'm not three, I can take care of myself."
"I know you're not three. You're nine."Bruce said, sighing as he came to another stop at a red-light. Why Metropolis had so many lights was beyond him."And feeding yourself chips and soda every morning and night isnt taking care of yourself."
"I can cook!"Dick argued, bright blue eyes fixing there way into a glare. Bruce glanced briefly at him and bit the inside of his lip to keep from laughing. In the one month Bruce had known the boy, he was already giving glares almost as scary as his. Who would have thought he made such a quick impact on the boy.
"Alfred has showed me plenty of times how to make a decent dinner!"Dick said, interupting Bruce's thoughts.
"I'm sorry Dick but I wont be able to sleep at night knowing you're cooking your own meals."Bruce said, letting out a sigh of relief as the street light gave him the chance to move forward again."Leaving a nine year old with a stove and knives is just too dangerous. Anything could happen. Do you understand?"
"Yes."Dick groaned.
For a quick second there was silence until Dick spoke up again."Then what about Lucius, why cant I stay with him?"
"Why are you still arguing with me about this?"Bruce snapped, ignoring Dick's question. "What's so hard about staying in Metropolis for just one week?"
"Everything is hard!"Dick barked in rage. "Why do I have to stay with someone I don't even know for a week!"
Bruce was silent for what seemed like hours to the enraged caped crusader. He kept his eyes glued to the road though it was clear to Dick that he was thinking long and hard about something.
"Is this what this is about?"Bruce finally said."You're angry about staying with a stranger?"
Dick didnt answer.
"Dick."Bruce whispered softly, to the point the youngest of the Dynamic Duo had to strain his ears to listen but he still didn't turn around. "Look, I know this is hard on you. You're still having problems trusting others, right?"
Again, Dick didnt answer. The White Knight sighed at his son's silence and reached over to run his hand affectionately through his hair. Dick's heated blue eyes softened as he leaned into the comforting touch.
"But you can trust this man Dick, because I trust him."Bruce said."And believe me, I don't trust people so easily as well."
"You know how I am, Bruce."The boy said a moment later."After Zucco came and-"
"Don't say his name."Bruce said in a quick and harsh tone, making the boy beside him flinch ever so slightly. Bruce sighed, releasing his anger as he returned his hand to the wheel. "I'm sorry, Dick, but I think it's best that you forget about Zucco. Because of him, you're blocking people from your life. After everything he has put you through, don't you think now is a good time to leave him in the past?"
Dick scowled."If I leave Zucco in the past, I'd be leaving my parents too."
"Not necassarily."Bruce said, turning the corner to drive down an even smaller and calmer street."We only forget the things we don't find important to us. Your parents are important to you aren't they?"
The pain of his parent's death washed over Dick. All their smiles, warm embraces, and priceless moments were all in the past now. And when Zucco came into the middle of everything, Dick could only feel anger and revenge rush through his veins. But by doing as his mentor had suggested, the small crime fighter could feel a heavy weight lift off of his shoulders and the memories of his family, including his new family, came pouring into his mind.
The Boy Wonder gave a sad smile. "Y-Yeah."He croaked.
Bruce smiled and put his hand back on Dick's head. "Then they'll stay with you forever."
The car was parked to the curb and Bruce immediately leaned over. Clicked both his and Dick's seat belts off and pulled the small boy into his arms. Dick wrapped his arms as far as he could around Bruce's back and clenched his blazer tightly in his small hands. The sound of his muffled sniffles filled the luxury car as Bruce rubbed soothing circles on his back. A few minutes later, Bruce pulled back a little and wiped Dick's tears away with his fingers.
"Feel better?"He asked his protege with a small smile.
Dick chuckled and nodded. "Good, because we're here."
Bruce turned and waved to someone out his window. Peeping his head over the billionaire's shoulder, Dick saw a man with a rather muscular torso smiling at them from in front of a large apartment. His hair was black and his blue eyes were covered by round glasses. Dick frowned. This was the guy he would be staying with? The man looked like a total square. No wonder he was a reporter.
I'm really starting to hate my endings. Sigh.
So how was it? Like I said before, this is only part one of the Superman and Robin Golden Moment. I'll be updating the second part, hopefully, tomorrow. I say hopefully because I still need to update the rest of my stories which are clearly killing me from writer's block. Double sigh. Anyway, I'm still taking requests so keep sending them in. The more I get the faster they'll keep coming.
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