Dick was walking to the lunch room. It was Wednesday and he was three days into his punishment. He was counting down the days until he was allowed technology again because he was in serious withdrawal. Alfred had managed to convince Bruce to allow him to watch television but that wasn't any consolation because Dick hated television. The cartoons sucked, and all that was ever one was reality TV. So in a way allowing Dick to watch television was just another way for Bruce to torture him. The only words that he managed to get out of Bruce the last few days were "no, hell no, and go to bed." Nobody could give the silent treatment like Bruce Wayne.

"Dick. Dick. RICHARD!"

Dick snapped out of his daydream. He was sitting at a table outside with Barbara and Artemis. It was surprisingly sunny out in Gotham today. Barbara was the one who had called him.

"What did you get on the history test," she asked.

"A-"

Artemis groaned," do you ever get bad grades kid?"

He shared an annoyed smirk with Artemis. She knew damn well that getting anything less that A's or B's was unacceptable for members of the Team.

"Fuck, they always forget to give me an extra apple," groaned Barbara. "Hold on guys I'll be right back." She got up and headed back into the Cafeteria.

"We got a mission last night," Artemis said immediately.

"I thought that Batman said all missions were a no go this week," replied Dick.

"Wonder Woman convinced him to change his mind."

Dick rolled his eyes in jealousy. An Amazon Princess, a woman who dressed in a cat suit, and an assassin. Diana, Selina Kyle, and Talia al Ghul. Batman had three of the hottest women Dick had ever seen vying for his attention, and he was always too busy to deal with them. Artemis gave Dick the run down of the mission from last night.

"What do you mean Zatanna still has the souls," he asked in shock. "Nabu is right, she needs to return them to the crystal."

"Dick from what I was told she wiped out the bad guys in an instant with those souls. It might be better if she keeps them."

"The souls are dark magic she can't keep them."

"The souls are dark but what if she lea-"

"Sorry I took so long guys," said Barbara returning. "They only had pears."

Dick gave Artemis a "we're not finished talking about this" glare. She responded with a "yes we are" glare. Artemis packed her things and said something about studying for a pre-calculus quiz and she was gone.

"Dick?"

"Yeah Babs?"

"Do you ever get that feeling that Artemis is keeping a secret from us?"

"Everybody has secrets Barbara. She'll tell when she's ready and not before."

Once the school day was over as usual Alfred appeared in the giant limousine to pick him up from school. It was annoying having everyone stare at you as you got in the car to go home. He waved goodbye to Barbara and Artemis and got in the car.

"Seat belt please Master Richard," said Agent A as he got in the car. "How was school sir?"

"Lets see A's in all my classes as usual, the science lab blew up today so Bruce should be getting an email from the school asking him to donate a new one, and the Principal's sister who is his secretary, is knocked up by the Vice Principal, who is his best friend."

"How in the world do you know something like that?"

"I'm a detective Alfred or at least I used to be one."

Alfred stopped a red light and he turned around. "You still are a detective Master Richard. A grounded one, but a detective nevertheless."

"I know I messed up and I can't get around being punished. My days would be that much better if I could get crocodile manners to speak to me. Three days of the silent treatment isn't fair Alfred."

"Would you say that you didn't earn it Master Richard?"

"Not three days of it."

"I shall speak with Master Bruce again for your benefit young sir, but I don't have high hopes. Keep in mind also sir he hasn't had a homemade chocolate chip cookie in over forty eight hours. I'm certain he's in withdrawal by now sir."

"Yeah it was in Gotham Daily News main page." Dick took the paper out his backpack and continued. "Batman saves a children's hospital from Killer Croc by breaking the beast's jaw and left ankle, each in five different places. The doctors at Arkham Asylum are currently working to create a straw for Killer Croc to eat out of since his enormous jaw has had to be wired shut."

Alfred rubbed his forehead and sighed," oh heavens it's far worse than I thought." The light turned green and Alfred continued to the mansion. When Dick and Alfred pulled up to the mansion they saw Bruce and Barry Allen AKA Flash talking; or rather arguing outside the front door.

"So let me get this straight Barry," said Bruce. "You come to my fucking house, bitch some more about the whole situation with the boys being Richard's fault, and then you want me to give you a damn check so Wally can get his tattoo removed? Not going to happen."

"So how will I get the tattoo removed Bruce," asked Barry angrily.

"Not my problem and I don't care!" Then he really got in Barry's face. "And the next time you come to my house to talk shit about my kid, you better damn well make sure Clark is here to protect you from me otherwise you're going to regret it." With that Bruce slammed the door in Barry's face. Barry looked and seeing, Alfred and Dick, sent them a quick glare and ran away.

"Hmm I guess old crocodile manners doesn't like it when people speak badly about you does he sir," said Alfred.

Dick was speechless.

Later that night

It was almost eight o clock. Dick had to go to bed exactly at nine. He'd better find a way to get as much as done possible.

"Master Bruce wishes to speak with you Master Richard," Alfred said from the doorway.

Dick was in shock. He looked at Alfred and asked," are you sure?"

"Yes sir. He said for you to meet him inside the Batcave."

Bruce was sitting at his computer in a business suit when Dick arrived in the cave. "You called me Bruce?"

"Get changed."

"Where are we going?"

Bruce simply looked at him then said," get changed. Now." Dick sighed and put on his Robin costume. In a way he was still being given the silent treatment but it was nice to hear Bruce's voice. When he finished getting dressed, Bruce gave him a quick glance and stopped typing.

He stood up and said," Black Canary wants to do some training. You are to go to the Cave. You will not speak to any of the other three males who are at training. You will train. You will return at ten o clock sharp and go to bed." He sat back down.

"Is that it," Dick asked. Bruce ignored him and continued to type. Dick sighed and walked over to the zeta tube, but he didn't step through it. Instead he pulled out the escrima sticks that he kept collapsed in his utility belt. They expanded and he flung one at Bruce and the other at the computer. Bruce barely just dodged. The computer being inanimate wasn't so lucky and the entire screen shattered all to hell. "HAVE I GOT YOUR GODDAMN ATTENTION NOW OR ARE YOU GOING TO KEEP IGNORING ME?!"

Bruce touched the comm. in his ear and said," Dinah. Yes it's me. Dick doesn't feel so well, he's got an upset stomach. I'm going to stay home tonight and watch him. Yeah, yes, I'll tell him you said that. Bye." Bruce stood up and took off his jacket and dress shirt to reveal simply a white undershirt. He kicked off his dress shoes and said," oh you've got my attention, but trust me when I say you aren't going to want it for long."