Warning for those of you who haven't read any of my stuff, I am not the best when it comes to fighting scenes. I'd like to say that I'm getting better, but I am not perfect with them.

Deathstroke glared the child down. He was entertained that Robin was able to land a hit on him. It may not have hurt much, but he admired the child's bravery.

"You've got spunk kid, I'll give you that." Deathstroke complimented. "However, you are just a child and I'd hate to kill you in the crossfire."

Robin wasn't fazed by his statement. Batman, on the other hand, was.

"Robin stand down and get out of here." Batman demanded.

Robin stood his ground. He didn't show any signs of backing down. In fact, his stance only strengthened, and he was ready to attack at any moment. He wanted to defend his mentor, regardless of the repercussions. His act of bravery amused Deathstroke, who in turn got into a ready stance.

"Have it your way."

Robin lunged at the assassin. His fist would greet Deathstroke's palm in an effort to deflected Robin's opening move. He was shocked by the move, but Robin quickly pushed the observation aside in order to readjust his strategy. All the while, Batman would progressively regain stamina.

Deathstoke would continue to monitor the boy wonder's movement. Robin would be able to get a few hits in, but he kept a solid defense. While he applauded the boys form, albeit in need of refinement in his eyes, Deathstroke decided to take an opportunity to teach Robin a lesson.

Grabbing the child's foot mid kick, Deathstroke flung Robin. Robin would collide with a nearby tree. It would be enough to stun Robin, but it wouldn't keep him down. He would throw another punch, only to have a fist collide with his stomach before his hit could land.

Robin wouldn't get much of a chance to react before Deathstroke would grab him by his collar and lift him off of the ground. Several punches would be aimed at him, none of which Robin had the chance to deflect. He would throw several kicks, hoping it would release him. Unfortunately, they would barely miss hitting Deathstroke, as he resumed hitting Robin.

During the beating, Robin didn't once cry out in pain. He would then be thrown to the ground and his ribcage would be kicked, causing him to roll over.

Robin was limply sprawled out between Batman and Deathstroke. Robin attempted to get back up, only to slump back down. Batman was appalled by the scene. Not only had Robin been hurt, but Deathstroke was eerily observing the child.

"You have potential," Deathstroke admitted, "but you lack proper training. Something I'm not quite sure you're getting. Something I don't think you'll ever get."

"You don't scare me." Robin gasped, finally managing to stand up.

"You would be the first."

Deathstroke would start to approach Robin. Not wanting to let the beating go on any further, Batman attacked Deathstroke. Bolting over to him, Batman began to throw everything he had at the assassin.

In a rage, he threw everything at Deathstroke. Punches would break through Deathstroke's defense as Batman attempted to subdue him. Deathstroke countered several of his hits.

After several moments, they came to a standstill. Neither had much energy left to go on.

"All this for a child?" Deathstroke observed. "I don't get it."

"He's not just a child." Batman panted. "He's an amazing child, with a bright future, and I'm not going to let anyone hurt him."

A smirk formed beneath Deathstroke's mask. Reaching into one of his pockets, he threw a flash drive at the caped crusader.

"Something tells me Bruce Wayne's not going to bend to their demands." Deathstroke deduced. "However, he may need a little from Batman if he wants to build a viable case against them."

"And what's this?" Batman inquired.

"Insurance. I never know when I'll need it. And since I know Bruce Wayne not going to pay, I have no reason to hold up my end of this little contract."

Deathstroke turned his back to Batman, ready to depart.

"Good luck."

Batman watched as Deathstroke left. His random act of kindness puzzling him.

"Are you okay?" Batman asked as Robin hobbled his way next to him.

"I'm fine." Robin replied.

"I told you to stand down."

"Yeah, like I was going to let him hurt you."

Batman knew there wasn't any arguing that point, and he knew Robin wouldn't let him lecture him further on it. Batman looked back at the flash drive.

"Why don't you get back to the house?" Batman ordered.

"But…"

"I've got to take this to Gordon before the authorities can arrive, and they can't remove a child who isn't there."

"Oh. Okay. I'll see you soon then… Bruce."

Robin carefully walked his way back to the house.

The doorknob would begin to wiggle, causing George and Clara to bounce from the table in joy.

"You sure took your time." George noted, approaching the door. "I thought you said you could take him."

"Oh, I did." Batman responded, stepping into the house with two officers. "He just realized that it wasn't worth his time."

"George and Clara Grayson, you are under arrest for blackmail, conspiracy to commit murder, and endangering to welfare of a child." One of the officers declared, hand cuffing George.

"You idiot!" Clara insulted. "You promised me a million dollars, and now look what you've done."

"Be quiet." George growled. "You're just as responsible for this as I am."

"That's enough." The second officer halted, cuffing Clara.

Both officer's looked at Batman, silently letting him know that they were ready to go.

"I'll get the boy." Batman stated. "Bruce Wayne will be glad to know that the boy's coming home in one piece."

"Go for it." The first officer applauded. "You always were good with children."

The officers led the couple out the door as Batman made his way up the stairs. Opening the door, Batman found Dick wide awake, sitting on the bed. Dick's suitcase was packed and he gave Batman a smile.

"You busting me out of here Batman?" Dick sarcastically inquired.

"Of course." Batman replied, playing along. "I've been allowed to take you home son. Are you ready?"

"You bet."

Hopping off of the bed, Dick picked his suitcase up and began making his way towards the door. Batman would allow Dick to be the first out of the room, following closely behind.

So if it isn't obvious enough, the next chapter will be the last. I hope you guys have enjoyed this fic so far.

I'd also like to mention that I currently have a poll open for a side oneshot that I'm working on. Whichever one wins won't effect the next big project of mine (the tattoo fic if you aren't familiar with what I've planned over the course of the last few polls).