Dick's P.O.V

The pain in Robyn's eyes...It's clearly obvious something happened to her.

"[I don't want to fall in front of you.]" "[It's O.K.]"

She nods, barely managing to stay conscious. But I...don't know what to make of the fact that she doesn't want to fall in front of me. Oh, yes, you do...Don't go there Grayson. Don't you dare go there. I know she was moving her wings so, nervously, I check on them.

My eyes widen.

They look swollen. No wonder she passed out. I should probably get some ice. Yeah, I think that would be good. How exactly do you ice a pair of wings? Doesn't matter. If there's anything I'm good at, it's improvisation. So it's easy figuring out what I should do. They must hurt really bad.

As I tend to them, my fingers brush against one. It was gently but Robyn's eyes snap open.

"[Don't touch my wings Dick. Please. They really hurt.]" "I can tell they do and I didn't mean to because..." "Tell me." "Robyn, they're swollen." "[S-Swollen?]"

There's terror in her voice. I can also see it, with pain and tears, in her eyes.

"[I'm scared Dick. My wings are a part of me. They make me who I am.]" "And that is..." "A...bird girl. That's what my Mom would call me. It seemed affectionate and I think I like being called that."

Why did she seem hesitant? I don't think I should ask. If she wants to tell me, I'm certain she will. She just seems to feel more comfortable around me, compared to Babs and Hope. I mean, it makes sense, for more than reason, but still. I'm not going to push it. No, wait, I do know the reason behind her hesitance. She, like me, was called a robin. Robyn.

"Thanks for taking care of them though. Other than my parents, you, your daughter, and your wife...You guys are the only people who've seen them. Seen them like this. They've never been hurt before."

No wonder she was terrified.

"Obviously, I trust you guys. You three are the only...people who've seen them."

She was going to say living. I saw her eyes flash with pain. A familiar pain. The pain that comes from missing your parents.

"Robyn, you O.K?" Stupid question. "Yeah, I'm fine. Worried about my wings but fine. Do you think they'll be O.K? They feel kind of cold and really sore." "Well, I put ice on them...Yeah, I think they should be O.K." "Good. I really want to fly with them. Back in my foster days, the feeling I got from flying was pretty much all that kept me going." "What feeling would that be?" "I think you know but I'll tell you anyway. It makes you feel free."

Perfect word for it.

"Though maybe you'll understand me even more if I said [free.] I...That's the first time I've spoken Romany without feeling nervous or scared. I guess I should thank you." "You're welcome."

She grins.

"You know, I've been meaning to tell you this sooner, but you remind me, in a way, of Nightwing."

She has no idea how spot on that is. If she only knew! Should I tell her? Can I tell her? No. That's not the only secret identity it would blow out of the water. But, in a way, she's family. Families don't keep secrets from each other.

"Can you keep a secret?" "Yeah I can. What is it?"

My next three words make me feel like I'm stepping off a cliff. I'll be fine though. I'm a Flying Grayson and...

"I am Nightwing." "You...You...I..." I really hope telling her my secret wasn't a big mistake. "I don't know what to say except..." She smiles and relief washes over me. "Thanks for taking me under your wing. And, given who I'm talking to, pun intended. In more ways than one. I'll keep all the secrets that came from my favorite hero. Not saying I don't like Ghost but...Call me biased."

I chuckle.

"You don't seem biased to me." "You've only know me for a week..." "Yes but it's been a good week." "Glad you think so. I like you too. I really do like knowing you. Like feeling that, for the first time in almost 8 years, I've finally come home." Oh Robyn... "I'm glad you feel that way. Besides the coming home bit, I agree with every word. That and I'm looking forward to seeing you fly."

She grins. "Bet I'm looking forward to it way more than you are. No offense." "None taken. There's no doubt in my mind that you have every right to feel [free.]" "Yeah, I know, believe me, I know. It's one of the best feelings I've ever had." I can't help but grin back. "Not only do I agree with you, I'm glad that's a feeling we can share." She smiles and nods. "Good."