Just a message to Toruviel/Monika first: this is not a story based on the plot you suggested (because THAT story will be longer… and BETTER) but it has an ingredient, anyway… and sorry, It's not fluffy either… much..

Disclaimer: I do not own them. Any of them.
Pairing: Mostly a Robin-story again…
Background: Yup. Another terms-future fic. Relates more to what happened in "Touch", perhaps…
Warning: -shrugs- implied Slash... nothing serious or graphic.


Old Debts

With a sigh Robin threw down the schematics he was working on. He was terribly bored right now. Normally he liked research, but even he had his limits. A red flash on one of the computer screens caught his eyes. Curious he checked it out and smiled widely at what he discovered.

It was the airport alarm. He and Slade had set up a small security system, hacking into the airport's database. The program searched the passenger-lists and landing permits for every plane flying into the city. It was programmed to react to a large number of names. The rich and famous as well as heroes and villains were on the list, with all their known aliases. It even searched the names for possible anagrams, acronyms and similar little tricks some people thought it was funny to use when travelling incognito.

Of course the system was flawed. Anyone could avoid detection by using an unknown alias, but since nobody knew the program existed, quite a few people were caught in its net. Usually the names weren't of any interest, and even if the names in their self were noticeable, Slade and Robin seldom acted on their knowledge. But sometimes, like now, all the work on updating the program was worth it.

Robin's eyes glittered. Someone unexpected had come to town and this someone really deserved a personal greeting. He tapped away at the keys. The airport wasn't the only thing monitored. Credit cards, ATM's, hotels… the city was at his fingertips. It took another few minutes to find out where the person was staying and then he went to change. He put on what he thought of as his uniform, black Kevlar enforced trousers that looked like regular jeans and the black t-shirt with the red bird. For protection he also wore a red and black leather jacket that could easily be mistaken for a motorcycle jacket. Until you tried to shoot through it.

He found Slade in the conference room with Wintergreen.

"I'm going out for a while." Robin told him. The words didn't form a question but the look he gave Slade still asked permission, and he didn't leave until the man nodded.

"Keep your communicator on, I might want to come and find you."

Robin flashed the man a smile.

"Sure. If not, I'll be back in a few hours or so."

Slade didn't ask where he was going, or why. It wasn't that he didn't care, it only meant that he knew that he needed to give the boy some space, some sense of freedom. It didn't mean he wasn't going to check, though.

The room was dark and quiet. Its guest had not checked in yet, but was on its way. The key card beeped in the lock outside and a figure entered, searching for the light switch. Robin was sitting comfortable in the open window, an arm resting on one knee drawn up towards him.
As the lights came on, he smiled at the guest.

"Well, hello Doctor."

There was a gasp and green eyes widened in surprise.

"Who are you? What are you doing here!?"

"I'm hurt. You don't recognize an old friend?"

Eyes grew wider.

"Robin? Is that you?" The surprise, and maybe fear, was replaced by a small seductive smile. A few hairpins were loosened and red, luscious hair welled out over slim shoulders. Yep. Robin thought dryly. Still beautiful.

"Well, I never suspected room service to be this good." The woman smiled.

"Oh, I'm just a part of the city's greeting program. Here to make you feel at home." The boy smiled back at Poison Ivy.

"So, what are Dr. Pamela Isley´s plans for this visit? Business or pleasure?"

"I was hoping for a little bit of both…" the villain answered. "So, Robin. You have grown… you were always a pretty boy, but I think you are turning into a gorgeous young man…"

If she expected the boy to blush at this she was disappointed, as he instead gave her a wide, wicked grin. "That's what Slade likes to tell me…"

"There have been rumours… its true then? You and Slade?"

"Yep. And it's all thanks to you."

The woman looked slightly worried at the thought.

"The plant-poison was only supposed to be temporary."

"It was." Robin quite enjoyed seeing her uneasiness. "But you know… sometimes you just can't get enough…"

"So, if you are not here for revenge, my dear, what do you want?"

"I was taught that it was polite to say thank you when you receive a gift… so… thank you, Ivy." Robin's warm smile made the woman take a deep breath.

"Well… if the man has a face to match that striking body, you are very welcome." it was Ivy's turn at the wicked grin this time.
"Actually…" she got closer to the boy, eyes travelling up his body, "you two don't… share… do you?" her sultry voice working it's magic.

Robin managed to pull himself together and snorted.

"Sharing might not be our strongest point… and I would keep some distance if I were you. Slade can be very jealous."

"Awww… but we could have such a nice time… all three of us?"

"Tempting, Ivy, but you still haven't answered my question. What are you doing here?"

The woman pouted and turned to her bag, beginning to unpack.

"The Botanical Centre is having an exhibition; some newly discovered plants from the rainforest. I'm interested in an orchid." She admitted.

"I guess it's deadly and carnivorous or something?"

Ivy gave a small, throaty laugh that almost made Robin's eyes glaze over. God, it was dangerous to be close to this woman for too long…

"Or something… very pretty though, with blue-spotted flowers."

"All right. You go ahead. Are you going to do it tonight?"

The woman sighed.

"No. The plant is too heavily guarded at night. I have to wait until the exhibition opens tomorrow."

"Just go easy on the citizens, will you? Nothing… permanent?"

"I promise." she smiled.

"And I should trust you why?"

"Just because you want to."

He grinned, threw her a kiss, and disappeared out the window.

Robin smiled to himself as he came back home a few hours later. Slade had naturally waited up for him, or rather, was still working.

"You been gone a long time." he commented.

"Met an old mutual friend of ours." Robin unzipped his jacket and shrugged it off.

"Mutual friend? We have one of those?" Slade arched a brow and a corner of his mouth twisted.

"Sure. I'll tell you all about it…" Robin walked up to Slade, yawned and stretched, leaning his body into the man's.

"How about you tell me in the bedroom?" Slade suggested.

"Certainly." Robin smiled. "But the story might not be so coherent."

"No, it won't." Slade grinned and ushered the boy towards their room. "But I'm sure you'll do your best."

As Ivy woke up in the morning she found a little present on her nightstand. She smiled as she admired the beautiful blossoms with their blue spots, and the smile widened as she read the attached card.

"Couldn't let you blunder around the garden show, and besides, I owe you. Play nice. / R"

The good doctor still had a smile on her face as she boarded the plane home. She had to visit here again. Soon.

THE END

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A/N: Yeah, yeah, I KNOW this and the last one I posted today are not going to be favourites or anything, but they are just little stories… I haven't tried to make them more… they are not particularly hot, or funny, or dark… they just are… They just pop up and demand to be jutted down, so I do… I'll write more… intense… stories in the future… I HOPE… I'm very glad you seemed to like "Getaway", it's one of my favourites, but don't expect the drabbles to be that long in the future! Still working on my Robin/Red X + Slade story… first chapter might be up this weekend… look for a story called "For better and for worse" or just add me to your "Author Alert" and you don't have to look at all… Just a tip from a lazy person! ;o)

I'm thinking of doing another version of "earning ones keep"… just as an experiment… but that might be boring… not sure…

Well, gotta go Zzzzzzz, so I'll read you around!

/Wynja