Bruce Wayne made the call to Child Services and they say that they're searching for other living relatives of Richard Grayson. He hasn't seen the boy since his parents' funeral; the five year old didn't even shed a tear. Bruce knew that he's trying to stay strong, but Richard shouldn't go through that. Two weeks pass and the Wayne family are enjoying their breakfast till Bruce begin to choke on his coffee.
"Take it easy Master Bruce," said Alfred as he pats Bruce's back.
"Sorry, it's just this article."
"What's it about?" asked Terry.
"They put Richard Grayson in juvenile detention center," Bruce growls in frustration.
"They put a five year old in juvie?" said Tim.
"Why did they do that?" asked Jason.
"Gotham orphanages are full and didn't have room for him."
"That's terrible," said Damien. "Someone should do something."
"Agreed," Bruce stand up and walks away from the table.
"What are you going to do dad?" asked Tim.
"Make a few phone calls." The Wayne boys gives a confusing look. "Boys, you're getting a new baby brother."
It didn't take Bruce long to get the adoption papers, all he has to do is sign them. He waits at the 'front desk' of Gotham's Detention Center. A guard went to go get Richard; Bruce hopes that the boy is ok. Than he hears the bars slide across and came in the guard and small child; Bruce forgot to breath once he sees the boy. He's wearing an orange pants and a white T-shirt that's twice too big, but it didn't hide the bruises on his arms. What made Bruce's heart break are his eyes; they were once blue but now they're a grayish-blueish color. The five year old stares at the ground, Bruce kneel to his level and spoke in a gentle voice.
"Hello Richard. I'm Bruce Wayne."
"I know," he said in a quiet voice. "You paid for my..my..par.."
The boy's eyes fill with tears, Bruce wants to pull him close but keeps the space.
"Yes, anyways Richard I was wondering if you want to come and live with me."
Richard wipes away his tears and stares at Bruce with surprise/hope in his eyes. "R-R-Really?"
"Yes, that is if you want to?"
The five year old nods his head rapidly, Bruce gives a comforting smile as the guard hand them Richard stuff. As they walk of this terrible place; Bruce feels something grab his hand. He looks down to hide the boy holding his hand. Bruce couldn't blame him, he's five after all and it's normal for them to act like this. Also Bruce likes it.
The drive to Wayne Manor wasn't long, Richard's eyes widen as he sees how big the manor it. Bruce chuckle at the boy's look than he gets out of the car and open Richard's door, but he's to scare to get out.
"It's ok Richard, this is your new home."
Slowly the five year gets out of the car than he reaches his arms out to Bruce. He made grabbing motions with his hands, Bruce's surprise and couldn't believe how cute he looks. So he picks up the boy and carries him into the manor. Bruce thinks that Richard didn't want to be taken away or that no one has carried him since his parents' death. He close the car door and grab the child's things, soon the door open. Richard stares at the old man as they enter the house.
"So this is the new young master," said Alfred as he close the doors and grab Richard's things.
"Richard, this is Alfred, our butler."
"It's a pleasure to meet you Master Richard."
"Hi," Richard whispers. "Dick."
"What?" Bruce asked.
"People calls me Dick."
"Is that what you want to be called?"
"Yes."
"Ok Dick," Bruce said with a smile. "Boys come downstairs!"
Soon four boys came and stare at the child in Bruce's arms. Dick decides to get our of Bruce's grip and stand on the ground.
"Boys, this is Richard Grayson but prefers Dick." Bruce than looks down at Richard. "Dick, they're your older brothers."
"Older brothers?"
"Yes, boys introduce yourself."
"I'm Terry McGinnis."
"Damian Wayne."
"Tim Drake."
"The name is Jason Todd."
"Hi," said Dick as he hid behind Bruce.
"Relax kid, we're not going to hurt you," said Jason.
"Promise?"
"Promise," the boys said.
"Dick, go with them upstairs and get change into different clothes."
"NO!" Dick yelled and clings to Bruce's leg. "I don't want you to leave!"
"Richard, I'm not going anyway."
Dick begins to cry, Bruce picks him up and carries him upstairs with Terry, Damian, Tim, and Jason following. They enter Dick's new room, Terry grabs a T-shirt and shorts from Dick's suitcase. Bruce sets Dick on the big bed and begins to undress him, only to reveal more bruises on his chest.
"Richard, how did you get these bruises?" Bruce asked in a caring gentle voice.
"The other boys beat me up."
He begins to cry again, surprisingly Jason gets on the bed and hugs his new baby brother.
"Don't worry Dickie, we'll never hurt you."
"Jay's right, we'll protect you," said Tim.
Dick's cries turn into hiccups, Bruce smile and continues to dress Dick.
"It looks like we need to go shopping for you," said Bruce.
"Ok," Dick said and stands up on the bed.
"So what do you want to do Dick?" asked Terry.
"I don't know?"
"How about we watch a movie," said Damien.
Dick nods slowly, Bruce place him on the ground and watch them leave the room. Later Alfred said dinner is ready and everybody took their seats, Damien leads Dick to sit next to him and Bruce. They're having spaghetti and meatballs; everybody begins to dig in but Dick stares at the plate of food.
"Dick, you better eat something," said Tim.
"Yeah, Alfred's spaghetti is the best," said Terry.
The boy continues to stare.
"Dick, what's wrong?" Bruce asked.
The boy burst into tears, Bruce grabs him and place him on his lap. Dick cries into his chest and kept a death grip on his shirt. The others didn't know what to say or do, so they let their father handle it.
"I miss them," he sob into Bruce's chest.
"I know," said Bruce as he rub his back. Than an idea came to him. "Do you want to go see them?"
Dick nods his head than Bruce gets up and said, "If you want to come, go get your coats and put on your shoes."
The boys nodded and rush upstairs, Jason came back with an old jacket of his and gives it to Bruce. Terry went to go tell Alfred where they're going; Dick stops crying and puts on the jacket and shoes but they got laces on them. He pulls Bruce's pants leg.
"What is it Richard?"
"Can you tie my shoes?" he asked so softly and quiet.
"Of course," Bruce said and puts him on the couch. As he tie the boy's shoes, he notice him staring at the way it's done. "Do you want to do the other shoe?"
Dick nods his head and tries to tie his shoe but didn't work out. He let's go of the laces and cross his arms, Bruce give a low chuckle.
"Don't worry, you'll get it in time."
"Asta e ceea ce mi-a spus tati meu." He then realize that he spoke Romanian. "Sorry." (That's what my daddy told me)
"Nu aveti nevoie sa fie rau," Bruce reply and finishes tying the other shoe. (You don't need to be sorry)
Richard's eyes widen in surprise as he spoke in Romanian. "Puteti vorbi romana?" (You can speak Romanian?)
"Da," Bruce speak many languages since he's Batman. "Ready to go." (Yes)
"Yes," Jason, Tim, Terry, and Damian said while Dick nod.
Not to long they stand in Gotham Cemetery, Dick runs to his parents' graves. He finally reach them and his heart skip a beat. The five year old shook, not of the cold but being alone. He drops on his knees and the floodgates open; Bruce and the others stood there not knowing what to do. What made it worse is that Dick hugs the tombstones, their hearts shatter. Bruce is the first one to react and pulls the little boy in his arms than one by one the boys enter the hug. Normally they won't to this, cause they just met the kid but there's something special about Dick Grayson. And slowly the Wayne family will discover it.
Hope you like it, I'm open to ideas.