"Good boy, good boy!" Dick said after Ace had successfully sat up on his haunches and held his paws out in front of him.
"Okay, for our last trick." Dick said, like a true performer. Dick turned to his dog and motioned upward. Ace stood on his back legs eagerly. Dick walked forwards and got on one knee next to him. Ace then placed his forepaws on his owner's shoulders. The team watched in amazement as Ace performed a handstand on his shoulders as Dick slowly stood up.
"Ta-da!" He said.
"Cool dude!" Beastboy yelled.
"Yeah man, you and that dog are really something!" Cyborg agreed.
"Yes, Mr. Grayson, you and your pet must win the show!" Starfire exclaimed enthusiastically.
Even Raven looked impressed with the feat. Ace placed all his paws on Dick shoulders and then jumped down as Dick slowly kneeled down to a keep him from getting hurt.
"I sure hope so. We only came up with it a few days ago, but Ace has done real well." The boy said as he patted his dog on the side.
"Okay, the only thing left for us to train for is the agility trails." Cyborg stated.
"We have some equipment in our bags back in our room. You guys can come with us." Dick said, already motioning for them to come.
"Mr. Grayson, your dwelling place is not near our current location; Friend Raven can surely teleport us to your-
"Thanks Starfire, but Ace and I like walking more than riding." Dick said while Ace nodded his head and wagged his tail.
Starfire nodded her head in compliance.
"Oh," Dick remembered, "and please, either call me Dick or Richard." He said smiling.
Starfire couldn't help but notice something familiar in his smile.
"Dude, you seriously live here!" Beastboy screamed.
Dick's hotel room was huge; a large television stood in an attractive stand/dresser, a queen sized bed covered in a pale blue comforter and a desk with a laptop stood off in the side. The room was actually big enough for them to set up some of the agility equipment, though there was little room for maneuverability.
"Well, technically I'm just staying here until the shows over." Dick said with modesty.
"You really think it's a good idea for Ace to practice here?" Raven asked sarcastically. Ace looked at the hurdles and tunnels nervously.
"I agree with Raven. Friend Ace could break something or injure himself." Starfire said, ever the caring one.
"Come on Star, if this dog can balance on someone shoulders, he should be able to make a turn."
Dick looked like he was going to argue, but instead gave a simple shrug.
Dick gave Ace a command to come to his side. He then sent the dog through the jumps and the tunnels. Ace was a fast dog, usually he cleared the jumps in less than a second and he seemed to exit the tunnels as soon as he entered. But in this case, he couldn't hit his full speed if he didn't want to knock himself out. Ace stopped before each jump so his momentum wouldn't carry him into the dresser and he had to take a deep breath in order to slip in the tunnel since the entrance and exit was against the wall.
"He can't train like this, B." Cyborg said as Ace stopped and lay down on the bed with closed eyes.
"Come on, he just needs to see how it's done." That was all Beastboy said before he suddenly morphed into a green foxhound. He then darted into the makeshift arena.
Unfortunately, he was not as careful as Ace. He darted into the walls and the dresser.
Everyone watched him uneasily as he continued his exercise. (If you could call it that…)
"Uh, I'm gonna go and tell the manager what's going on up here before someone complains." Dick said backing away slowly, keeping his eyes on the green blur until he exited. Ace got up to follow him.
"No Ace; I'll be back. Stay here and make sure he doesn't break something." Dick told his dog, wanting him to take a small break.
As Dick left and closed the door behind him, Ace sat down with a heavy sigh. He couldn't help but feel a little better when Starfire walked over to him and gently stroked his white diamond.
Dick briskly walked down the hall to the elevator. He had to get to the manager before someone heard the noise.
As the elevator doors closed Dick sighed and leaned against the railing. He still needed to talk to Bruce about his "Bodyguards".
"I can hear his voice now…" Dick thought in exasperation. Bruce wouldn't be happy.
As the elevator doors opened and he walked into the lobby, he was then stopped in his tracks.
"Okay Beastboy, enough is enough!" Raven said sternly. The vase on the desk would've nearly fallen over if Ace had darted forwards and caught it in his mouth.
"Geez it was just an accident!" Beastboy whined as he morphed back to his human form.
Ace allowed Cyborg to take the vase out of his mouth and licked his lips, tired of racing to save something from being destroyed. Ace then looked towards the door. Dick had been gone for a while.
"He's a big boy, he can handle himself. He'll be right back" Ace thought. But he couldn't help but think something was wrong.
The humans were talking about the arrangements they had made for them to stay in the hotel, so they could react quickly if there was a problem.
Ace wasn't listening; he was pacing and whining by the door. They simply ignored him, but the girl in the cloak had walked towards him and laid her hand on his head, in an attempt to calm him.
Ace growled in frustration and suddenly, he stood up and grabbed the lever doorknob and before the titans could say anything, he was running down the hall.
"Hey, Ace got out!" Cyborg yelled.
Ace had pressed the buttons on the elevator with his nose and jumped in. Everyone got in just as the doors were, (Beastboy had to change into a rat to get inside!)
"This is one smart dog!" Cyborg observed.
"He's a protection dog, he's meant to be able get out of any situation to protect Dick." Raven said.
"I do not understand. What is a "protection dog?" Starfire asked.
"He's Dick's bodyguard, like a guardian when his father isn't around. Basically, he keeps him safe." Cyborg told her.
Ace was utterly focused on the elevator door. Why wouldn't it open!
"So…. What's happening top dog?" asked the little green mouse perched on his muzzle.
"Something's wrong, I just know it!" Ace whined, itching to get out.
"Come on, what could happen in five minutes" Beastboy asked as he jumped down and resumed his human form.
Ace didn't answer; because at that very moment the elevator doors opened and he was out before the elevator even stopped.
He rounded the corner so that he saw the door. At that very instant, Ace froze.
Fox was crouched at the entry way, the workers were knocked out. Ace let out a warning bark.
Fox turned and glared at him, he then stood up to begin the confrontation. Ace could not choke back the whimper in his throat. Fox's nose was stained red, along with his claws. At his feet, knocked unconscious with four red, wet streaks running across his back, was Dick.
Cliffhanger!
So, I've written a new story. Though you TT fans might not like it. It's a fantasy thing. But back to the story.
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