DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN BATMAN OR ANY OF THE CHARACTERS.
Barbara Gordon was clearly not having a good evening.
She did not enjoy the party that she had attended this evening because of Dick Grayson. She was not able to eat properly because of Dick Grayson. She was not able to sleep because of Dick Grayson. She was not able to do her hacking because of Dick Grayson.
That man sure affected her a lot.
Of course she would be affected. Who was she kidding? Pixie Boots had been her friend ever since they were kids. They were classmates and were often together. Heck, Dick's even her sort-of boyfriend!
Barbara sighed in frustration. Her dad would probably be scolding her right now, walking alone in the streets of Gotham wearing nothing but a dress. Even Dick didn't allow her to do that.
Maybe she just needed to go home or maybe go on patrol.
Maybe the latter, she's really in the mood to kick some criminal butts.
She patrolled and monitored the rooftops and streets for any signs of criminal activity. But no, Gotham decided to take a night off tonight and let civilians have a proper rest.
Great, just when she needed something to make her feel better.
"Hey Batgirl. What brings you to this lovely part of Gotham?"
Shoot! It's Jason! What's he doing here?
Duh, like you, he's patrolling.
Barbara turned and saw Red Hood, helmet and all.
"Hey Red," Barbara greeted. "You know, the usual, protecting Gotham from all the evil maniacs out there."
She couldn't tell what the man's expression was because of the stupid helmet.
"You know, you can tell me anything." Jason informed her.
"What do you mean by that?" Barbara asked. Gee, was Jason in brother mode? That was new.
"Barbara, please, I want to help." Jason said eagerly.
This was weird. Jason was being weird.
But in reality, Barbara needed someone to talk to. She knows that she has to tell someone eventually. Maybe she should give Jason a chance.
They sat down at the ledge of the Wayne Tower, Jason removed his helmet, showing the domino mask that was intact on his face.
She didn't care if someone heard them, she'll probably track that "someone" and never let him get away with it. Right now, she'll be herself and she'll tell Jason, out of all people, her problems.
"It's about Dick," She saw Jason flinch.
"What about him?"
"It's just... I can't do stuff because of him," Barbara ranted. "I can't do the stuff I normally do because I can't remove him from my mind."
Jason looked at the view below them, Gotham may have a high crime rate, but it was somehow beautiful in a way. "Maybe it's because you love him."
Barbara sighed. Of course she loves that guy. "I know that. I mean, I've known about it since the beginning. I just- I'm not sure if he feels the same way."
Jason looked at her straight in the eyes. "Look, based from what I know, that guy never stopped babbling about how beautiful you are on his sleep. He never stopped caring for you even if he dated a few others. Heck, he's even worried about you practically all the time!"
Barbara was in shock. Did... Did Dick really care for her that much?
She was lost in words. For a moment, she absorbed what she had heard from Jason.
She gave him a small smile. "For a guy who dresses up as an anti-hero every night, you sure know how to make a girl feel better."
She could've sworn she saw Jason blushing.
That's impossible.
Gunshots were heard in an alleyway nearby.
"Ma'am, are you alright?" Barbara asked as she helped the old woman stand up.
"Thank you, my child." The woman said as she stood up, shaking.
She asked the lady if she needed assistance to go home, but the woman said she was fine on her own.
Another gunshot was heard. Jason must've done that.
Barbara turned to look at where Jason had fought, expecting blood to be everywhere. Instead, she got two knocked out thugs and Red Hood panting.
"Y-Y-You didn't kill them." Barbara stated, looking at the Red Hood in shock.
"I guess the old man finally got me." Red Hood said, not even sounding surprised by his own actions.
Red Hood left, followed by Batgirl, who was happy that her friend changed.
"TIM! I have good news for you!" Barbara said as she sat down in front of her desk.
"What is it Barbara?"
"It's Jason! He's done with the whole "Killing act!" She said happily.
"Really?"
"Yeah! I mean, he only knocked the two thugs out!"
"Shouldn't you be telling Bruce about this and not me?"
"Oh come on Tim! Bruce is busy right now!"
"Fine. Just tell me which alleyway was it."
"Near Wayne Tower."
"Thanks Barbara."
"How is he?" Barbara asked.
"Still nothing. He still hasn't waken up yet."
"Hey, I hope Dick will be alright."
"Me too Barbara. I have to go."
"Bye Tim."
Red Robin landed on the ground with a soft thud. His lenses scanned the surroundings, checking for any clue that he could find.
He saw bullet marks at the walls. There was no sign of blood.
That was when he saw two discarded sticks on the ground. He knelt down, picked it up and examined it. "It's as if it was made to be used for combat." He said to no one in particular. "Like... escrima sticks..."
"What's going on?" He asked himself as he stood up.
I hope that you liked this chapter! I added a bit of Tim in the end because I felt like it. It would really make me feel happy if you review!