Chapter 5 – No-one Likes To Be Alone
I woke up to the sound of my alarm buzzing. I jumped out of bed and donned my clothes. I ran out of the door, but doubled back quickly when I realised I wasn't wearing my mask. I scooped it up from the floor, placed it over my eyes, and took a walk to the living room.
I threw myself onto the sofa next to Cyborg and put my feet up. "Rough night? You look a little tired."
"Actually, it was the best night I've had in ages!" I grinned, remembering the events of last night.
"You're actually up early today."
"Naw, you don't say!" I said sarcastically.
The door opened and Starfire flew in and planted a kiss on my cheek.
"I see you two are dating." He stated.
"Well yea sir point-out-the-obvious-a-lot!"
"Ha ha very funny my names bugs bunny!"
"I'm off out."
"Abrupt change of subject." Cyborg muttered. I let it slide this time.
"May I join you?" asked a high voice from beside me.
"Yeah I suppose." I grunted.
I took the familiar walk down towards the Graveyard, while Starfire attempted to start a conversation.
"Please Robin; may I call you by your real name?"
I was startled by this and said, "Yeah it's -" I broke off. "Dick. Dick Grayson." She nodded and looped her arm through mine.
I sighed. If anyone deserves to know the truth, it's her.
"Star, do you want to know who Dick Grayson really is?"
"But, you are Dick?" I shook my head. She looked confused, so I led her to my favourite place. On the plaque of my favourite grave read;
DICK GRAYSON
1936-2002
DID TERRIBLE THINGS IN HIS LIFE
HID BEHIND A MASK
Starfire gasped. Yes it's a shock to see 'my' name written on a grave. I wanted to protect my identity when I did something terrible. I took his name because it sounded a lot like me.
She broke down and cried into my arms.
"I used to feel so alone…" my voice trailed off. Starfire's croaky voice piped up.
"Robin? You are never alone…"