I sincerely apologize for how long updated have been taking. It's just that reality has a way with getting in the way of my writing time. But anyways I finally decided that I am going to keep the Robin/Artemis ship. Just because the majority of you wanted me to keep it! So I am just going to warn you now. Updates are going to be taking longer to be put up, I am trying to make the chapters longer so that we can get to the climax of the story. But I am going to just tell you all of this. There will be mentions of child abuse, rape, and other adult themes in this story. I believe I warned you all in the first chapter but I don't feel like I was specific enough. I don't want to take any chances.
Don't like that?
Well then don't read ^-^
Chapter 12 warnings: Strong language, and really horrible action scenes I think XD
Bruce paced back and forth in his study, hands clasped behind his back. And a scowl planted firmly on his face. He was waiting for a call, any kind of call. Maybe from the GCPD, or a ransom call? He sat down at his desk and rubbed his temples, it's been five hours since he and, Alfred found out that Dick was missing.
Bruce wasn't sure whether Dick ran off because he was pissed off and he was being a rebellious teenage boy. Or if he was taken against his will, he was praying he just ran off to collect his thoughts. Bruce wanted to call the GCPD and file a missing child alert, but he only knew the media would jump on this and make things more difficult then I should have to be. And he was certain the Child Protective Services will circle him like vultures. They were always on his ass, with all the bruises and broken bones Dick received as Robin is causes the teachers and cps to believe that there is abuse going on, but of course they are wrong. Bruce loves Dick, he's the light in his life. The only person keeping him sane, the only person who can manage to make his smile after a long day at work and a longer night of patrol. Bruce will never regret taking Dick in, even if he could be suborn and rebellious.
"Master Bruce." Alfred's voice snapped Bruce out of his thoughts, and he lifted his head up and turned his attention to Alfred. Once Alfred was positive that he had Bruce's attention he began to speak. "I think it's best if you called the GCPD."
Bruce frowned and turned to the window looking at nothing in particular, trying to avoid Alfred's glare that was directed straight at him. "I know you want to go off and look for him yourself. But do you really think that is a wise idea?" Alfred continued, "If it's a ransom. You are going to have to be here."
Bruce looked at Alfred, showing not emotion. "I know what I have to do, Alfred." He said standing up. "The GCPD will only get in the way." He said brushing past Alfred, and made his way towards a grand piano and pressed a few keys. Causing part of the bookcases to pull back revealing the entrance to the Batcave. Alfred watched Bruce disappear down the dark staircase frowning. He knew that Bruce only wanted the best for Master Dick, but he felt like he let his pride and independence get in the way. Alfred sighed and followed Bruce, knowing he would be needed sooner or later.
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Artemis pulled up the hood of her black sweater and shivered, the wind blowing up against her. She looked around noticing how eerie the park was at night, how the trees looked so much bigger, and how the shadows looked like they could consume you in one small bite. She bit her bottom lip the little patience she that she had, quickly disappearing.
It didn't help that she had been waiting for Barbara and her unknown friend for about an half an hour. And she was ready to say fuck it! Fuck all of this! Why does she even care? She barley knows Grayson, so why should she get wrapped up in all of this? And plus she could always head over to the mountain and talk to Robin herself. But of course she can't tell Barbara that, because that would end badly...oh so very badly.
"Hey Artemis!" A hushed voice called out, surprising Artemis slightly. She looked around frowning, Great not only am I stuck outside, but I'm also going nutty. "Over in the bush!" The hushed voice called out again.
"Oh for the love of God!" Artemis groaned, "Barbara come out already. It's freezing out here, and I really want to get this done and over with!"
"She's not very fun." An unfamiliar voice replied.
"I know right." Barbara replied stepping out from underneath the tree's. "So I didn't think, that you'd really come." She said picking off a few leaves from her hair. "So...you ready to get started?"
"Who's your friend?" Artemis asked irritated, "Cause I have better things to do." She crossed her arms implying to the girl in the shadows to fucking show herself.
"Man, Barbara you really should have waned me." The girl said stepping out of the shadows, she had short blond hair and cold hazel eyes. And a large fake smile on her face. Artemis already hated her. Great another rich snob I have to deal with. Artemis thought bitterly. "So, your Artemis?" The girl asked kindly, Artemis could tell she was just faking the happiness.
Artemis nodded slowly, "Uh. Yeah, and you are?"
The girl sighed, "I'm Luna. Luna Crawford. I just moved here from Florida to live with my dad." Artemis nodded pretending to be interested. In all honestly she couldn't care less about Luna or where she came from, the girl was seriously creepy and the way she smiled made it look like she was up to no good.
Barbara clapped getting the two girls attention, "So are we going to get started or what?" She asked pulling up her sweaters hood. "Because I am ready to meet the Boy Wonder."
Luna smiled gleefully, "Just follow me."
Barbara frowned, "I hope Robin knows how to help us." Artemis bit her lip, she wanted to say something like. 'Don't worry Robin knows everything.' Or, 'How can he help you when he clearly has been stressing over this case for a month!' But most of all she wanted tell Barbara that she knew what happened. It was obvious that he was kidnapped, she remembered seeing his picture in the basement of that cabin. But she just couldn't say that. That was be disastrous. And Artemis would not be feeling the Aster.
"Hey don't worry, Robin will know how to help find your friend Barbara." Luna said. Artemis scowled, the way Luna said that made it seem like she was being sarcastic. There was something up with this chick, she couldn't be trusted.
"Dude, when are we going to get out of here, I'm fucking starving." KF complained, "We've been in the vents for ever." Dick stopped and shot a glare at Wally silencing him. Right now Dick had no patience left, they have been crawling around in the cramped and dusty vents for about an hour and he still couldn't find an opening. Dick was seriously wishing he came here as Robin so he wouldn't have to be too worried about being caught. Because if he did he could always fight back. But since he was here as a civilian, if he was caught he was dead meat. And he will have to wave goodbye to life.
"Shut your pie hole KF, I don't want us to be heard." Dick growled as he continued to crawl through the narrow vents. "I'm positive there is going to be an opening somewhere around here." He mumbled, the vent had to end eventually. The building couldn't be that big. Or they were going in one big circle the whole time.
"Well lets hope we find that opening before they find out we are missing." Kid Flash muttered bitterly from behind. Dick sighed, about to reply but some commotion from underneath them caught his attention.
Dick started to move quicker and saw a bit of light seeping through an opening. He wanted to whoop out in joy, but there was someone in front of it. Expensive shoes. Dick observed, he stopped causing Wally to bump into him.
Wally opened his mouth, about to complain. But Dick glared at Wally and pointed to the pair of legs in front of the opening, and that made Wally close his mouth.
"What do you mean, the justice league kid is gone?" A snobbish voice cried out, sounding really pissed off.
"I-I'm s-sorry, Boss! The Grayson kid was gone to, we t-think that the hero kid got 'em out!" The 'goon paused.' "W-We T-Think, that the Batman is here."
The 'Boss' laughed nervously and walked away, to far for Dick to hear what he was saying. Dick and Wally waited about five minutes in silence, until they were positive that, the men were long gone.
"Alright, I'm going to kick out the vent opening. We need to get out of here as fast as we can, the know we are missing." Dick said as he started to kick at the opening. Dislodging a few of the screws, one more kick and the vent opening dislodged off, of the wall and Dick and Wally both crawled out.
"Dude, look. A window!"
Dick turned his head over to the window, and frowned. They could always sneak out the window, but it would be to easy. There is always a catch.
Wally being Wally ran over to the window and opened it. Suddenly a loud shrieking noise echoed loudly throughout the whole building. Dick shot a pissed of glare at Wally, and dashed over to the window jumping out of it. Landing gracefully, "Hurry!" He yelled as he dashed into the woods.
"Shit." Wally cursed he jumped out the window, and closed it behind him. And dashed into the forest and in no time was running beside Dick. "Dude." He said skidding to a stop, Dick stopped and glared at him. "Just get on my back we can get farther away from here if, I am the one running." Dick looked like he wanted to argue, but decided to listen to Wally. He jumped onto Wally's back and the two of them disappeared out of sight.
Unknown to them, that this was only the beginning.
Guys super sorry for the late update, I started to write this on Sunday but I was really busy so I wasn't able to finish it right away. Anyways how did you guys like this? Please please review guys, I don't know if you guys know this. But I will only update if I get at least two reviews. I don't like not knowing what people think about this. And please don't leave me small reviews I like to hear what you guys liked, disliked, or what you think is going to happen next! Reviews are what keeps me going.
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