I want to thank again all those who have been following along with this story. Especially Hockeygirl28, XRedVengeance, and Shapeshifter99 who have helped me out with it. This particular song was suggested by Shapeshifter99 which I think perfectly fits and is an awesome song. Thank you again! Guess this song.
Dick
I need another story
Something to get off my chest
My life gets kind of boring
Need something that I can confess….
This time, don't need another perfect lie
Don't care if critics ever jump in line
I'm gonna give all my secrets away
In his costume, Dick scanned through the holographic files contained in the main cave's system. He was still trying to get any clue to this invasion puzzle among many other pressing matters. He rubbed his forehead and closed his eyes tightly before reopening them, reminding himself that he needed to take some aspirin.
After patrol last night, he couldn't get much sleep, especially knowing what complications this day was bound to bring. He had received a an encrypted message during his night watch about the rocket satellite to be targeted. He had responded back, "Time to enact plan."
There was a discussion about bringing someone else in to go undercover and the only way to make that person disappear from the map wasn't agreeable to everyone, even Dick. Yet, they knew it was the only way.
Dick's nerves were starting to get to him as he tried to put his focus back to his research. Tonight had to be flawless. No mistakes. Whatsoever. Mal Duncan came in and the two talked about what had happened in the recent weeks. Dick internally groaned. "Why did things have to get more complicated?" He thought.
Soon, the Zeta Beams churned and the computer voice announced the arrival. "Artemis B07." Even though the archer and speedster made the decision to retire, their information was kept in the system, knowing that they would be called back into action. Like today.
The recognizable squealing of M'gann was heard and Dick stepped away from the massive computer. Once the excited Martian let go of her old friend after a huge hug, Artemis looked up at Dick as they gave a short greeting. She stood up straighter and stared at the leader. He instantly understood her expression. Artemis was ready. Dick just hoped he made the right decision.
Dick stood alone in the abandoned dock house in Bludhaven. The night air was chilly and he adjusted the collar of his uniform. Things had gone wrong on the mission. The rocket still exploded of what he assumed was previous sabotage and a teammate was kidnapped through it all. He knew that La'gann would be kept safe enough for the time being, but Kaldur could only do hold off so much without being compromised. At least they were able to stage Artemis' death.
Dick stared out in the dark ocean, wondering just how deep he managed to pull himself under with all these secrets and deception. As far as he could tell, everyone believed in the lie of her death. He couldn't help the feeling of guilt that still plagued him.
It was tough enough as his days as Robin, knowing all of their identities and most secrets when they weren't even allowed to know his real name. With years of practice Dick had become a professional at keeping things quiet. He cringed at the thought.
"And deceitful," He mumbled to himself. Just like his former mentor, Dick had learned to keep secrets so much that it was from the rest of the team and League. If Batman had been there, he probably would have gotten discovered for sure.
Dick tossed a small rock into the water. "Time will only tell how this will all play out." He quietly said to himself. His eyes briefly widened in realization of another flaw he overlooked that appeared during the recent weeks.
"Hopefully Bart will not say anything if he knows." Dick began to ponder the thought further, curious of the outcome. He shook his head to stop his current strain of wondering He knew it best not to question about the future and risk changing too much. The time stream is extremely delicate and not to be messed with. He pinched the bridge of his nose with the current ache of thought.
Dick pulled up the picture he had sneakily taken five years ago of when Artemis first started at Gotham Academy. Bruce had told his ward to keep an eye out for the new girl as he had put her through the scholarship in hopes to give her a better life. And how everyone probably believed that Nightwing helped lead the archer to her death.
We'll laugh about this someday." He whispered to the picture sadly. Deep down he hoped that he still could.
After the little meeting with Artemis and Kaldur, Dick and Wally watched as the submarine submerged.
"We're past the hard part. They're in." Dick replied hopeful.
Wally turned and glared at him as he replied darkly, "Who are you kidding? It only gets more dangerous from here."
Dick had hoped that his secrets would easily hold under the water where the two had gone and everything would turn out fine. Yet, as Wally said, this was only the beginning of harder things to come. Would it all be worth it in the end?
I really liked how this part turned out. The whole song actually captured Dick's feelings, but I didn't want to put too much up. And more like he probably wished that he could give his secrets away or at least these and knew he couldn't. Please leave me a review and stay tuned for more. If you haven't already, be sure to add this to alert. ;)
