Camp Itazura

By Ishkabod

Minor editing on April 17 2009

Chapter Three: Camp day

Alfred woke up his young charge early that morning in order to finish packing and pick up Roy from the Airport. Dick whined about getting up so early, but upon being reminded that it was his idea he finally realized what day it was and jumped out of bed to get ready.

In the kitchen Bruce was finishing his breakfast waiting for Dick to get there so he could say goodbye before he left for an early morning meeting. He knew that this camping trip was important to Dick. For him not to say goodbye would mean obvious disapproval from Alfred (who although he would never say anything directly would make it obvious in other ways) and a sad Dick both of which made him uncomfortable and made sure he did anything he could to avoid either outcome. Five minutes later the little acrobat came cart wheeling into the kitchen. Bruce grinned at his antics and then resumed eating.

"Bruce, guess what today is?" The boy asked excitedly

"It's the twentieth and a Monday." He stated with a straight face

"No not that I mean what's happening today."

"Well I have a meeting in one hour then I have paperwork. An interview for a new secretary at 1:00, I have a date to the charity ball at the Glensons. I do believe that's it." he stated in a board tone barely able to keep up the act while watching the his charges face.

The look on Dicks face was one he would remember for a long time. It was a look of disbeleif exasperation; absolute happiness and mischief "Okay since you can't remember I'll tell you. It's the first day of camp." He exclaimed excitedly.

"Are you sure that's today?"

"Yup, I'm sure I'm sure Alfred even woke me up early for it and he's never wrong."

"Well then if Alfred says so then it must be true. So have fun at camp Dick, don't forget to call and write, and don't let Roy talk you into too much trouble because you know how much of a stake Wayne enterprises has in this camp. If it doesn't go well then all those kids who depend on it for the profit it makes to send them to summer camp will be disappointed."

"I know what's at stake and i wouldn't want anything to jeopardize the other kids chances at summer camp so don't worry about that. I know the rules."

"Good now I have to make it to that meeting so have fun and I'll see you soon. Don't forget to write. Okay?"

"Kay bye Bruce and thanks for letting me go and for paying for Roy."

"No problem just don't mention that last bit to Roy. I'll see you later squirt and have fun."

"Bye Bruce."

Bruce smiled to himself as he made his way to the garage. He knew that the two kids were planning many bouts of trouble making but little did they know that their plans would have to be drasticly altered in light of the suprises he had prepared especially for the arrival of the terrible twosome. Little did Bruce suspect that the majority of his plans had been sabataged by none other than Alfred?

The wise old Butler knew that the two wouldn't go too too far with their antics but Dick needed the release and the summer camp was the best place for it. He was sorry for any of the other campers that were unfortunate enough to pick on Master Dick during school months (when Master Dick had to hold himself back from retaliating lest he get in trouble at school and hurt his future and reputation) but no too sorry. He had noticed a few things hidden in his bags that were inappropriate like the all too familiar Whoopee Cushion that had been slightly modified to release a foul odour when deflated, but ignored them all for the most part. The ones that were potentially dangerous he quickly confiscated. Alfred remembering his younger years had also stashed inside some other devices he was sure the young master would find useful in his endeavours. When he was done repacking It was time to leave and Dick was waiting at the front door with the rest of his his bags beside him.

On the way to the airport Alfred noticed the smile that was plastered on his young charges face. He knew he would enjoy the time with Roy and both boys deserved any amount of happiness life could bring him. They soon arrived at the airport, where Roy was waiting, they picked up the boys luggage, loaded the bags in the trunk and were on their way to the bus that would take all the kids to their final destination. When they arrived they noticed the piles of bags beside the two charter buses that were to take the children the rest of the way to the camp. The head councillor was trying to explain to a number of angry campers why they couldn't bring half of what they had. Alfred knew that there was a detailed list of things the campers were forbidden to bring, allthough some of them seemed to think that those rules didn't apply to them since they were so and so's son or daughter. He decided to help the poor man responcible for the loading of the bus and headed over to the crowd.

"Sir is there a problem here?"

"Yes there most certainly is. These campers didn't seem to read the list of acceptable items and packed half their bedrooms. They are outright refusing to reduce the amount of luggage they are taking and insist that i call for another vehical to pick up their junk to take with us"

"Do you mind sir if I had a word with them."

"Sure go ahead they aren't listening to me."

"Now what seems to be your problem young Sir?" Alfred said as he turned to a young man around Dick's age.

"Well you see this servant says that I cannot bring my play station and Big Screen television. I refuse to leave it behind I must have it or I will complain to my father who is one of the board members of Wayne enterprises. He doesn't seem to understand how important my father is."

"Well young sir I must inform you that that man you called a servant is doing what he was hired to do. He was selected for this position by none other than Bruce Wayne himself. The board members of Wayne enterprises also pre approved the list of acceptable items so as not to let the over abundance of items for each camper take away the experience of camping. So if you have any complaints about what isn't on that list your father is not one who will help you because he agreed to the limitations." Alfred explained in a factual tone.

"Umm well okay I guess I can do without for a couple of weeks." He replied sounding a little more subdued.

The rest of the crowd upon listening to the boy being put in his place had ceased to complain and started picking out a few bags each from their enormous piles while talking on their phones to have the rest of the stuff picked up. Meanwhile since Dick and Roy had followed the rules they had already loaded most of their stuff and were on the bus setting up.

"Hey Roy I'm gonna go say good bye to Alfred since we're done here."

"Okay I'll save your seat."

"Thanks."

Meanwhile outside after Alfred had dealt with the crowd of spoiled children. He went back to the car and started to unload the few bags the boys had. There was one suitcase of Roy's that had a funny smell coming from but choosing to ignore that he loaded the bags onto the awaiting bus. After looking around he finally spotted the little head of raven coloured hair coming off the bus.

"Bye Alfred" Dick said as he ran and gave the English gentleman a bear hug.

"Goodbye Master Dick and be sure to behave yourself."

"Yes Alfred I'll see you later." He called out as he bounded happily away and onto the awaiting bus.

Alfred smiled at his obvious happiness and upon looking around and seeing the loading finally going smoothely he took one last look at the bus and then drove home secure in the knowledge that Dick would be safe where he was going.

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That all for this chappie SO on to the next one oh and thanks for the reviews everyone.